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	Jamaica Gleaner - Canada names J'can as ambassador to the Dominican Republic - Friday \| August 26, 2005
		Curling, who has been Speaker of the Ontario Legislative Assembly since November 2003, has had to resign that position, in addition to giving up his position as Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for the constituency of Scarborough-Rouge River, to which he was first elected in 1985.
		Curling said that he was "quite honoured" to be named Canada's highest diplomatic representative to the Dominican Republic and he was looking forward to his new job.
		Curling was inducted in the institution's Hall of Fame and awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree last year for his outstanding work as a parliamentarian.
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20050826/lead/lead9.html (352 words)

	Jamaica Gleaner - Alvin Curling's achievement - Sunday \| November 23, 2003
		ONCE AGAIN there is cause for celebration of the achievement of a Jamaican son of the soil who has been elevated to a position of respect and influence in another land.
		Alvin Curling's story is one of persistence and perseverance, of sustained involvement in public service given through the political system.
		The success of an Alvin Curling is often overshadowed by the anti-social and even criminal behaviour of other Jamaican migrants who have not been able to seize the opportunity for development.
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20031123/cleisure/cleisure1.html (369 words)

	Alvin Curling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		He was also re-elected without much difficulty in the face of Progressive Conservative majority governments of 1995 and 1999 (on the latter occasion, he was re-elected in the redistributed riding of Scarborough—Rouge River).
		Curling supported Joseph Cordiano for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership in 1996 (Ottawa Citizen, 21 November 1996).
		Curling soon faced criticism over how objectively he was performing his duties as Speaker.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alvin_Curling (634 words)

	World - Dominican Today (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		August, 21 - 12:04 PM Alvin Curling named Canada's ambassador to DR TORONTO â€” Ontario legislature Speaker Alvin Curling resigned his post and his seat Friday after he was named as one of Canada's 10 newest ambassadors in a diplomatic shakeup announced by the federal government.
		Curling's time as Speaker wasn't without controversy; he often raised the ire of Conservatives and New Democrats alike with rulings they felt favored the governing Liberals, and also came under fire for attending a Liberal fundraiser in 2004 while Speaker, something he later apologized for in the legislature.
		Curling admitted he's never visited the Dominican Republic, but said he has visited Haiti, Cuba and other nearby countries, and didn't leave Jamaica for Canada until he was in his 20s.
	www.dominicantoday.com /app/article.aspx?id=3860 (559 words)

	Welcome to African Canadian Online
		In 1985, Alvin Curling was elected for the first time to the Ontario Legislature, representing the riding of Scarborough North.
		Born in 1939, Alvin is currently Chair of the Advisory Board to the Caribbean Cultural Committee.
		Alvin Curling in 1990 worked as a Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier and has also served as the Ontario Liberal Critic for the Solicitor General as well as for Human Rights.
	www.yorku.ca /aconline/culture/politicians.html (1172 words)

	Alvins Adventure 3: Alvins Meets The Snow (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Alvin oh Alvin i wish i had a color such as yours.
		We were in the Truro Curling Club, and somehow, they didn't take me serious when I asked "Can we put this on the ice and you guys do the worst you can do to it?" And leave it up to curlers to think of the most predictable thing possible....
		YAY he got it right in the very middle, poor alvin, squished between a big, hard, round object, two of them to be exact, and if he was a human, he'd be feeling very lucky if it wasn't in front of a curling rink.
	www25.brinkster.com /alvinsadventure/AA3.htm (825 words)

	Alvin Curling, Jamaican-born Speaker of the Ontario Houses of Parliament :: ttgapers.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Alvin Curling, Jamaican-born Speaker of the Ontario Houses of Parliament :: ttgapers.com
		News: Alvin Curling, Jamaican-born Speaker of the Ontario Houses of Parliament
		Affable and energetic, Curling's speech and mannerisms evoke a sense of Jamaica in bygone years, when community participation was the norm rather than the exception, and when elocution was an important element in the development of every well-rounded person.
	www.ttgapers.com /Article438.html (427 words)

	Alvin Curling, Jamaican-born Speaker of the Ontario Houses of Parliament - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
		But although Curling's pattern of participation and leadership seemed the obvious preparation for a career in politics, he maintains that he never seriously considered it until late in life.
		Curling sees the job of an MP as being more about learning how to relate to people and their difficulties, about empowering people, and for him, this magic formula has made his job much easier.
		In his fairly new role as Speaker of the House, his responsibilities now include much more diplomacy and facilitation as well as a principled stand on all matters, but Alvin Curling is the first to say that he is up to the challenge.
	www.jamaicaobserver.com /news/html/20040421T210000-0500_58842_OBS_ALVIN_CURLING__JAMAICAN_BORN_SPEAKER_OF_THE_ONTARIO_HOUSES_OF_PARLIAMENT.asp (1409 words)

	Premier of Ontario - Backgrounder - Alvin Curling
		Alvin Curling has faithfully served the people of Ontario since being first elected to the Ontario legislature on May 2, 1985, representing the former riding of Scarborough North, now Scarborough-Rouge River.
		Between 1985 and 1990, Curling served as Minister of Housing and Minister of Skills Development with special responsibility for literacy.
		For his strong community involvement, Curling was honoured by the Government of Jamaica with the Order of Distinction, in the rank of Commander and was most recently awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree, Doctor of Letters from the University of Technology in Jamaica.
	www.premier.gov.on.ca /news/Product.asp?ProductID=50 (301 words)

	The Ontario PC Party - News & Headlines
		Curling deserves to be commended for his commitment to public service and active community involvement.
		Curling was first elected in 1985 and served the people of Ontario in many different capacities including as a former Minister and most recently as the Speaker of the Ontario Legislature.
		Curling for his commitment to the province of Ontario over the last twenty years.
	www.ontariopc.com /news.asp?ID=318 (210 words)

	Diasporian News of Saturday, 23 November 2002
		Alvin Curling on his part, recognized the tremendous work that the Ghanaian community in Toronto is doing for the Canadian society.
		Alvin Curling praised the rich culture of Ghanaians in Canada and remarked, "our rich culture enhances the cultural mosaic of Canada.
		Thomas Saras also emphasized that, "in Canada where all the cultures of the world meet, we are the basis of tomorrow's Canada." He praised the good work of the Ghanaian news in the Canadian society, and promised to honor the Published and the publication next year.
	www.ghanaweb.com /GhanaHomePage/diaspora/artikel.php?ID=29804 (810 words)

	CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - Basketball - NBA Toronto: Small steps for Alvin
		Alvin Williams is the last man standing, the senior Raptor in continuous service by virtue of the trade that sent him here from Portland in the Damon Stoudamire deal in 1998.
		The departure of Tracy McGrady, the rise and fall of Vince Carter, Antonio Davis, Butch Carter, Lenny Wilkens and Kevin O'Neill.
		On the eve of his seventh home opener with the Raptors, these are not the crowning days for Alvin Williams.
	slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Basketball/NBA/Toronto/2005/11/02/1289366-sun.html (685 words)

	Ontario names Curling as new Speaker
		Ontario Liberal MPP Alvin Curling became the first fl Speaker of the Ontario legislature Wednesday.
		Curling was temporarily barred from the Legislature in 1995 after staging an 18-hour sit-in to protest a Conservative omnibus bill.
		Curling, 64, a native of Kingston, Jamaica, was first elected in 1985 and became the province's first fl cabinet minister under then- premier David Peterson.
	www.cbc.ca /news/story/2003/11/19/alvin031119.html (1012 words)

	Tenant Advocates sell out tenants to the Ontario Liberal Government, 1986
		Curling calls it an "historic agreement." But Curling's political gain may be at the tenant movement's expense.
		Curling calls it "the most responsive, constructive and sensitive system of rent review in North America." But Bill 51 is so complex that no one can confidently predict its exact impact.
		This sentiment is echoed by Bart Poesiat, a staffer at Parkdale Community Legal Clinic — long a leader in the area of tenant rights — though the chairperson of Curling's committee is Mary Hogan, who was the director of the Parkdale Community Legal Clinic when she agreed to sign on.
	www.qaz.ca /torontotenants/now1986a.html (2630 words)

	Ottawa announces 10 new ambassadors
		Curling, 65, is a Jamaican-born Liberal who was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 1985.
		Curling admitted Friday he's never visited the Dominican Republic, although he lived in Jamaica until he was in his 20s, and has visited Haiti, Cuba and other nearby countries.
		Alvin Curling becomes Ambassador to the Dominican Republic.
	www.cbc.ca /world/story/2005/08/19/new_ambassadors_canada20050819.html (1288 words)

	Caribbean Net News: Ontario parliamentarians pledge support for Nevis
		CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Acting Premier and Minister for Tourism, Malcolm Guishard, on Friday met with a four-person delegation from the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
		Alvin Curling, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, led the Canadian parliamentarians.
		According to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Alvin Curling, who is originally from Jamaica, they were on a Caribbean tour that saw them visit Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis.
	www.caribbeannetnews.com /2005/05/30/support.shtml (593 words)

	Scarborough East NDP
		Dalton McGuinty could have used the Throne Speech to show that the Liberal government was going to be a government for all the people.
		Indeed, the appointment of Alvin Curling as speaker was promising start.
		If this is the the sort of partisan political games that we are to expect from the Liberals, then the appointment of Alvin Curling was just for show.
	ca.geocities.com /scarborougheastndp@rogers.com/20031124.html (317 words)

	Diplomatic Appointments
		Alvin Curling (Business Administration Diploma, University of Technology in Jamaica, 1961; Municipal Administration Diploma, Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, 1972; Honorary DLitt [Letters], University of Technology in Jamaica, 2004).
		First elected in 1985 to the Ontario legislature as the Member of Provincial Parliament for Scarborough-Rouge River, he served as Minister of Housing, Minister of Skills Development, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs.
		Curling most recently served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
	news.gc.ca /cfmx/view/en/index.jsp?articleid=165619 (1585 words)

	Selected Hansard - 2003 November
		The Speaker (Hon Alvin Curling): I beg to inform the House that today I have laid upon the table the 2002-03 Annual Report of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario.
		The Speaker (Hon Alvin Curling): When the minister was making his statement, there was a hush and everyone could hear.
		The Speaker (Hon Alvin Curling): All those who are in favour of this bill, please rise.
	www.oma.org /Hansards/2003nov.htm (16895 words)

	Some truly great friends
		The last politician I have on the scene is Alvin Curling.
		As the critic for Training, he is a regular achiever and will represent the best interests of not only the people of his riding but of all people throughout Ontario who have felt alienated with the Tories in power.
		Alvin Curling, MPP knows the issues and will always be there standing tall for all mankind.
	members.fortunecity.com /ryansworldii/id22.htm (1005 words)

	Premier of Ontario - News Release - Premier McGuinty Congratulates Alvin Curling On New Post
		Alvin has dedicated himself to public service and has been a strong voice for Ontarians since first being elected to the Ontario legislature more than 20 years ago.
		He’s always been a passionate advocate of the democratic process, inclusiveness and the protection of rights for all people in Ontario.
		I have no doubt that Alvin will make an excellent representative for Canada, but we will miss him in the legislature and as a member of our government.
	www.premier.gov.on.ca /news/Product.asp?ProductID=49 (222 words)

	News
		The 2004 Grenada Independence celebrations in Toronto began with a church service on Sunday February 1st and culminated with a gala Dinner and Dance hosted by the Grenada Association at the Spirale Banquet Hall on the evening of Saturday February 7th.
		This event attracted a very large audience that included her Excellency Lorraine Williams, High Commissioner for the Countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States; the Honourable Jean Augustine, Minister of State for Multiculturalism and the Status of Women; the Honourable Alvin Curling, Speaker of the Ontario Legislature and other dignitaries.
		The evening began with Drum Theatre Togetherness, a cultural group headed by Renwick Herry, which thrilled the audience and received a standing ovation for its stunning performance that depicted the history of Grenada from pre-colonial times to the present.
	www.grenadianconnection.com /Grenada/ViewNews.asp?NewsID=885 (239 words)

	JamaicaHomecoming
		William Alexander Clarke was born in Blenheim, Hanover, in 1884 to an Irish planter, Robert Constantine Clarke and his coloured Jamaican wife, Mary Clarke.
		Alvin Curling was always encouraged to strive for excellence.
		George William Gordon was born to a slave mother and a Scottish planter, Joseph Gordon, at Cherry Gardens in St.
	www.jamaicahomecoming.com /great_jamaicans/default.aspx (744 words)

	rediff.com: Racist remarks hurt Toronto's Olympic bid
		Alvin Curling, the only coloured member of the Ontario Legislature, described Lastman's remarks as "ignorant and colonial", and joined the call for his resignation.
		"If the man wants to show some grace, and he is tired and he is confused, he should quit," Curling suggested.
		Prime Minister Jean Chretien, currently in Stockholm on an official visit, reportedly conceded Lastman's remarks could hurt the Toronto Bid.
	www.rediff.com /sports/2001/jun/23can.htm (817 words)

	Eye Weekly - THE PARK - 07.03.97
		As a result, the bill was amended to make it more acceptable.
		The same thing happened a year ago when Alvin Curling staged a one-man, 18- hour sit-in to protest the Tories' so-called Omnibus Bill, which Municipal Affairs Minister Al "Completely Lost" Leach admitted he hadn't even read.
		The government ended up making 150 amendments to that bill after the public discovered that it would have allowed private medical records to be made public, among other things.
	www.eye.net /eye/issue/issue_07.03.97/news_views/thepark.php (667 words)

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