As you approach the intersection of Queen and Shaw on any given day, you're likely to be greeted by a swell of upbeat music and a shock of colour i...
As you approach the intersection of Queen and Shaw on any given day, you're likely to be greeted by a swell of upbeat music and a shock of colour in the form of 75-year-old crossing guard , Kathleen Byers.intersection once or it's a part of your daily commute, chances are you've had your day instantly improved by Kathleen's rainbow garb and dancing in the middle of the street.
"I take my job very seriously," she tells blogTO,"to be on time, be prepared with my vest and stop sign, always be friendly and personable." So, she dons her brightest clothing , straps a speaker blaring cheerful tunes around her neck, and takes to her corner, choreographing her dance moves while she waits for the lights to change — her time to shine.Located across the street from CAMH and along the route many families take while walking to school, Kathleen has heard from a number of her neighbourhood regulars just how significant her impact is.
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