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Three teens, aged 15, 16 and 18, were also assaulted when they came to the victim's aid, police said.

On May 13 at about 12:20 p.m., the 15-year-old boy was approached by two males at the rear of Castle Frank Subway Station. The two suspects allegedly assaulted and attempted to take his wallet. Three bystanders came forward to help but were also assaulted.

Several people were in the area at the time of the incident and the police would like to speak with them.

Oscar Moody, 18, of Toronto, and a 17-year-old boy, also of Toronto, have been charged with robbery, assault causing bodily harm, aggravated assault and two counts of assault.

The 17-year-old cannot be identified under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Anyone with information is asked to call 416-808-5304 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or www.222tips.com.

So local volunteer Rob Rogers says he's surveying area homes to find out just what the community wants to see in local recreation and sports, "since we have nothing - and I mean nothing."

A unique-looking neighbourhood of around 3,500 houses west of the Rouge Park, Morningside Heights has no running track and no public pool, said Rogers, a former provincial athlete who runs the 3T Program for local youth.

Residences east of Markham Road and north of Old Finch Avenue hold around 1,200 children in grade school alone, yet the two local schools have room for programs with 20 children each, he said Friday. "That leaves 1,150 kids in the community with nowhere to go."

Rogers, with permission of the city and the Morningside Heights Residents Association, applied for federal funds, hired a researcher and is polling all homes with a M1X postal code in English, Tamil, French and Chinese.

Anyone who responds by June 16 will be in a draw the following week to win a 32-inch high definition television. Residents who can't find the survey in their mailbox can fill it out at www.3tprogram.org

In the fall, Rogers will announce the survey results, sending them "to anyone who cares" in hopes of improving the area's quality of life. "This is my offering to this community to help get the wheels moving."

Morningside Heights also lacks a community centre.

The city says Morningside Heights is third in line for a centre but no other city land is available.

On Friday, students from around Toronto will be able to enjoy live performances by local entertainer Chris McKhool; interactive green exhibits for kids, parents and teachers; buskers; face painting and more.

Saturday will feature hundreds of eco-friendly green products and services, all showcased by local agencies and vendors. Over 70 green companies and organizations will showcase items such as green fashions, environmentally friendly gardening products, organic foods and electric bikes, as well as ideas for green activities, energy conservation and carbon reduction.

The event will kick off at noon, and guests will be invited to join in an effort to break the Guinness world record for the largest bicycle bell ensemble. Children's entertainer Jen Gould will then take the stage at 1:15, followed by live performances by top Canadian musicians such as David Usher, Kardinal Offishall and the Spoons throughout the afternoon and into the evening.

Chantal Kreviazuk will headline the day-long celebration with a live performance at 8:30 p.m.

The event is car-free, with Yonge Street closed down between Dundas and Queen streets from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.

The Green Toronto Festival will take place at Yonge-Dundas Square from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 23 and from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday, May 24. For more information, visit www.toronto.ca/greentorontofestival.

Last October, Const. Laura Taylor of the community mobilization unit approached Toronto Crime Stoppers to take part in a panel review of marketing and advertising materials developed by Seneca students in the graphic arts for social change program.

The theme of the work was domestic violence.

The campaign, titled Can You Find the Hidden Victim? created by Carol Tsang, Yuan You, Rex Jung, Olaf Buratynski and Karol Buratynski, was chosen as the official 2008 Domestic Violence Prevention campaign for Toronto Crime Stoppers.

The campaign can been seen in 15 McDonald's restaurants and 40 transit shelters across the city and will spread to billboards and other prominent locations, according to Toronto Crime Stoppers.

The campaign is also being made available to other Crime Stoppers organizations in Ontario.

The Toronto Indy is coming back to the city but not until next summer.

Racing legend Michael Andretti and his partner Kim Green, who run Andretti Green Promotions, have purchased the assets of the Grand Prix Association of Toronto, the organization that operated the Toronto event.

The Toronto Indy was cancelled this year when Champ Car was folded into the Indy Racing League and could not accommodate the event in its schedule.

Seven-time Toronto Indy winner Andretti and Green have created a wholly owned Canadian company called Andretti Green Toronto to operate the event. An IndyCar Toronto series is already in the works for summer 2009.

The official announcement was made Thursday in Indianapolis.