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JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com It won’t be pretty but it’s guaranteed to get people’s attention. On Saturday morning, a group of teens and their adult leaders from St. Aidan’s Anglican Church will be building a ramshackle shack on the front lawn of the local church in an effort to raise awareness and funds for their upcoming volunteer outreach trip to Nicaragua. Next to the corrugated iron and cardboard structure there will be signs giving curious passersby details about the mission, which will see 10 east-end teens and six adults travel to a relatively new settlement of 212 families (856 people) called Anexo Dios Proveera, which is located in an impoverished and high-risk neighbourhood called Barrio Grenada in Nicaragua’s capital city of Managua. Once there, they’ll build up to five sturdy and safe wooden homes for hardworking families currently living in decrepit structures much like the one set to be erected in the Beach this weekend. The shack, which will house a nativity scene with figures of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus, will remain outside St. Aidan’s throughout the Advent season but will be replaced with the usual wooden stable on Christmas Eve. Those going on the trip will also distribute flyers and discuss their mission with people on the street on a regular basis throughout December. They’ll also be collecting monetary donations, which will be used to purchase building materials for >>>TEENS, page 3

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CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS: Ethan Nutt, left, and Aden Moir are mesmerized by the Christmas tree lights Thursday night during the Light Up the Riverside holiday event at Mustard Seed Parkette. For more photos from this event, see page 3.

Celebrity Chef Chuck Hughes spends his ‘day off’ in east Toronto JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com It’s not every day a celebrity drops by Applegrove Community Complex’s (CC) after-school program. On Thursday, Nov. 29, famed Montreal restaurateur/charismatic television personality Chuck Hughes took time to pop by the local pro-

gram and prepare guacamole, homemade breaded chicken fingers and fresh fruit salad with the 40 or so students from Duke of Connaught Junior and Senior Public School. “Ahhh…the flavours, the textures, the crunchy bits…phenomenal,” the celebrity chef told the group of captivated kids preparing a batch of guacamole.

Hughes was also there celebrating the program’s commitment to championing real food as Applegrove CC recently received a $7,000 Hellmann’s Real Food Grant for its after-school program. For the last four years, he’s travelled across Canada as an ambassador for the mayonnaise company’s Real Food Movement, an initiative

Hellmann’s started in 2009 to make it easier for Canadians to connect with and understand the benefits of real food. Since 2010, Hellmann’s grants of varying amounts have supported school and community groups as well as families and individuals with a passion for real food to turn their >>>TEACHING, page 6

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Christmas in the Beach Lights and santa: Left, Cynthia Wong, left, and her daughter Kira check out the Christmas ornaments on display last Thursday night during the Light Up the Riverside holiday event at Mustard Seed Parkette. Below, Ander Davis finds a gift during the Riverside event. Right, Jenni Commanda, left, and Paul Babicad work in the kitchen during the Community Centre 55 Share-A-Christmas pancake breakfast on Saturday. Right below, Santa Claus reads the letters from children during the pancake breakfast.

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Teens fundraising to build five homes >>>from page 1 the new wooden homes, which each costs roughly $1,500 to build. Each participant has been asked to raise $500 for the cause as well as come up with an additional $2,500 to cover their flight and other program expenses such as accommodation, translators/guides and transportation. A number of fundraisers have already taken place and more are planned for the coming months. The Anglican Diocese has also provided St. Aidan’s with a $5,000 grant for the initiative. “This is the first time St. Aidan’s is doing such a project. We’re known for outreach, like our (Monday night) Out of the Cold program, but I wanted to introduce a global outreach initiative,” said Rev. Lucy Reid, who has served as the priest-in-charge at the local church for just more than a year. “It’s ambitious but we’re off to a good start. We’ve got lots of ideas but more awareness and more funds are always

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East-end teens and adults are going to Nicaragua to build five sturdy and safe wooden homes for hardworking families currently living in decrepit structures much like the one set to be erected in front of St. Aidan’s this weekend.

needed.” Reid has brought three groups of young adults to El Salvador and Nicaragua on similar outreach missions and said the experiences were invaluable for all involved. The seed for St. Aidan’s 2013 Nicaraguan trip was planted this summer and plans to actually make it happen started happening in the fall, she said.

For the March 10 to 19 trip, St. Aidan’s is working with Companeros Inc., a private social organization dedicated to organizing international volunteer programs and facilitating community development projects involving Canadians and Nicaraguans. For details or to make a donation, call 416-6912222.

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The annual DeClute Light Up the Beach! takes place Saturday at 7 p.m. at the foot of Leuty Avenue and continues to the foot of Beech Avenue. All are welcome to attend and follow Santa as he lights 20 trees in sequence. The Beach Boardwalk will come alive with 80,000 lights. The event also includes music and free hot chocolate. Non-perishable items for the food bank or a cash donation are accepted. Call 416-686-9618.

n Caroling in the Park

Glen Stewart Park will be filled with the spirit and songs of the season Tuesday for Caroling in the Park from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hot apple cider and hot chocolate will be served and a collection will also be taken up for the Salvation Army. Santa Claus will be on hand distributing candy canes to children. Glen Stewart Park is on Glen Manor Drive, north of Queen Street East. The event is just

south of the wooden bridge. Call 416-759-9997.

n Lessons and Carols

Riverdale’s Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) of Toronto hosts Lessons and Carols Sunday at 7 p.m. People are invited to come a few minutes early with their lanterns and place them along the perimeter of the church. Tea lights and pillars will be provided. At the end of the evening, which will also include a social hour, people will be asked to take their lanterns carrying the light of celebration to their world. MCC is at 115 Simpson Ave. Call 416-466-5207.

n Pop-up stores

East Danforth will be the temporary home of several pop-up stores. The initiative from the

Renew East Danforth group, belonging to the Danforth East Community Association (DECA), will see temporary storefronts appear on two blocks along Danforth between Coxwell and Woodbine avenues throughout December. Nine entrepreneurs will display their wares in vacant storefronts provided by landlords in exchange for renovations performed by volunteers for December. Visit www.danfortheastcommunityassociation.com

n A Christmas Carol

A special reading of A C h r i s t m a s Ca ro l t a k e s place Saturday at Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Dr. Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. event cost $20. Call 416699-5871. East Side Players is also hosting a reading Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at The Papermill Theatre, Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Rd. East Side is donating their portion of the box office to the Star Santa Claus Fund. Tickets are $12 and $5 for children. Call 416396-2819.

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I am not excusing Mayor Rob Ford for his actions that resulted in a single judge making the decision to have him turfed from office, but there are numerous others who have committed questionable acts who are still in office. I think it stinks to high heaven that a judge has ruled to turf our mayor for the sum of $3,150. W.D. Adamson

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hat must Toronto’s civic leaders accomplish as they shape the 2013 capital and operating budgets for the city? A number of things – and they form a balancing act between delivery of services and exhibiting fiscal responsibility. Budgets are complex documents and when discussions opened last week, some heated disagreements took place on the floor of an alreadypolarized city council. But balance is in order and we offer the following suggestions to help guide the process: • Councillors must continue to engage with their constituents on what are priorities in their respective communities. This is true whether the issue is sports arena fees, community policing or support for a festival. Local representation is the essence of the system that’s our view in place. Our communities and Have your neighbourhoods are the city’s building blocks. But they are say about the unique and those ward-level exchanges need to be taking budget place. • On the council floor there must be acknowledgement and careful consideration of all revenue tools, including property tax. While a sharp eye on expenditures is expected, it’s not realistic to dedicate oneself to one side of the ledger when trying to balance a budget. As impressive a feat as reducing expenditures in last year’s budget was, it’s not a sustainable practice for Toronto council. Tax increases are never popular (the budget currently proposes a modest 1.95 per cent jump) but they are among a limited set of tools available when one searches for solutions for revenue. • Finally, there must be a sense of direction for Toronto from the budget. Once approved, the budget must demonstrate progress toward getting the city back on sustainable footing financially. The days of relying on provincial bailouts are gone. The previous year’s budget was a positive step forward. This upcoming budget must continue on that path. Budgets are a balancing act. It’s about identifying priorities and delivering cost-effective services. Unfortunately, it’s also about understanding that we can’t afford everything we may want in this city – especially if we are unwilling to pay for it. Next week, public hearings are scheduled on the budget. We encourage you to make it out to Toronto City Hall to offer your input or to contact your local councillor. The executive committee and council will approve the final budget in January. newsroom

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Re: ‘Council needs to re-set priorities at halfway point,’ Editorial, Nov. 29. Your editorial is insightful. Council should make an appointment and it should be an experienced councillor who will follow the agenda of Mayor Rob Ford. He was elected by a good majority of the voters and they deserve to have their wishes honoured. If the left votes for this course, it will be further proof they only care about trying to get back into power and continue with their lack of respect for the city taxpayers. Anne Robinson

Consultation with voters is preferred option Odds are that should the time come that council has a choice on what to do about a vacant mayor’s office, they’ll choose to hold a byelection. Certainly, that’s what councillors who have been asked about it have said. And certainly Mayor Rob Ford, facing eviction from office, has said he’d be happy to put his name forward in one. But as the past two years have shown us, anything can happen with this council. And with a price tag of $7 million, it’s by no means a certainty that a majority of councillors will vote to spend that money on a byelection and not to bolster some programs in the 2013 operating budget. As tempting as saving cash might be, councillors should resist. Even if Ford’s behaviour wasn’t precipitating the

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event, at this point the city can only benefit from an official consultation with the voters. In 2010, Ford was elected with a powerful mandate, from an electorate who were interested in a more conservative approach to municipal government. They believed Ford when he said the government was bloated with what he called gravy, and they voted for him on the assumption he would be able to extract that gravy without meaningfully affecting services. In Scarborough, they accepted Ford’s assurance he would be able to build a

subway using private sector money. They understood that his slogan Respect for Taxpayers meant that when elected mayor, he would show respect for all taxpayers. What Toronto got was something different. Ford appears to have been wrong about the gravy; there’s not very much. He couldn’t deliver a subway without significant public investment and the support of council, and both of those were absent. As for respecting taxpayers, even disregarding the mayor’s behaviour surrounding football, it’s hard to forget the 24-hour standoff between the executive committee and the public when the administration brought forward its core services review or the ugly red-baiting the administration tolerated in its supporters.

Torontonians voted, then, for an agenda that turned out to be chimeric. And an appointment of an interim mayor that either attempts to continue that imaginary agenda or one from the left that repudiates it, would amount to a rejection of the popular will of Toronto voters. A byelection, as costly as it is, is essential for the short and long-term health of this city. If Torontonians want to continue with some measure of the Fords’ agenda at city hall, they ought to have the opportunity to say so. If they want to change direction mid-term, having lost their taste for it in the past two years, they ought to be able to say that too. Two years into the term, it may or may not be time for a new mayor. But it’s past time for a new mandate.

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It’s Happening Christmas trip WHEN: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. CONTACT: Evonne, 416-691-1113 West 55 Travel Club is heading to the Owen Sound Arts and Lights Tour. Lunch not included (bring on the bus), but a turkey dinner is. Cost, $80 per person. Help needed for Share-A-Christmas WHERE: Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. CONTACT: Evonne Hossack, 416-691-1113 People can donate food or toys for kids, teens and pets; identify those who need help; adopt a family; volunteer to sort, pack or delivery; buy Christmas cards or book him to come to your party.

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Riverdale Share’s carol sing-along WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Second Cup, 355 Danforth Ave. Participate in a sing-along, enjoy a hot chocolate, jingle belling and a visit from Santa Claus.

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A Christmas Carol reading WHEN: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Dr. CONTACT: 416-699-5871 A reader of the classic tale raise money to the church’s refugee committee, specifically to help them flee persecution. Cost, $20.

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WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Roden Public School, 151 Hiawatha Rd. CONTACT: 416-393-8274 Equinox Holistic Alternative School offers crafts, face painting, entertainment, games, food, raffles and more. Admission $2 for adults, children free. Riverdale Share concert WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave. CONTACT: www.facebook.com/RiverdaleShare; www.ticketmaster.ca COST: $20 Steven Page, Sharon and Lois, Centre of Gravity Circus and more entertainment.

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Shout Sister Choir WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. CONTACT: www.shoutsisterchoir.ca New members practice Tuesdays.

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Potluck supper and carolling WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. CONTACT: , 416-699-6091 COST: Free Conversation, food and carolling.

n Sunday, Dec. 16

Annual Christmas Carol Singalong WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 172 Leslie St. CONTACT: 416-778-0796 COST: Free Free, donations appreciated. Photo/NANCY PAIVA

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>>>from page 1 ideas into initiatives. “It’s always about grassroots communities and teaching kids about good, real food,” said Hughes, who was in Grade 6 when he took his first cooking class at an afterschool program much like the one at Applegrove CC. “I’m having a good time. And the kids are having fun, too. I’m happy to support community programs where the real result is teaching kids to cook and introducing them to good food, different types of food.” Susan Fletcher, Applegrove CC’s executive director, said Hughes’ visit caused quite a stir and brought a big boost to both program participants

as well as staff members and volunteers. “It’s a really big deal. We’ve really enjoyed having Chuck here,” she said. “We’re just so happy about the grant. It’s really exciting. We’re just a small organization in a little corner of Toronto and we do really good work.” Fletcher said the $7,000 grant has gone to good use, allowing organizers of the after-school program for 36 children aged six to 12 to enhance their cooking program by purchasing new supplies and equipment as well as healthy and diverse ingredients for the nutritious snacks they prepare with the students.

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Celebrity chef Chuck Hughes, left, and Miles Feheley sample some of the homemade guacamole prepared by children in the Applegrove Community Complex after-school program last Thursday.

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NEWS IN BRIEF A two-stage competition to commission outdoor artwork for the new Joel Weeks Park has reached the second phase as five artists/ teams have now been selected and invited to submit proposals. The proposed designs will be on display at the Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St. E. tonight and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. as

design. A competition finalist will be announced in the coming weeks. The City of Toronto’s Public Art Office plans to have the new public artwork installed in the recently opened 2.5-acre park by next fall.

a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event includes tree decorating, refreshments and a surprise or two. Those who fill out a survey will automatically be entered into a raffle for a free book prize donated by Simon & Schuster. The Queen/Saulter Library is at 765 Queen St. E. Call 416-3937723.

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Queen/Saulter Library is grateful to the community for its support and its hosting a customer appreciation day Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 10:30

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Sale for Nellie’s Shelter for Women and Children is Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen St. E. It includes door prizes, baked goods and music. Cost is $15 for adults or $5 for children five to 12. Call 416-845-9411. Nellies is also hosting an online holiday auction until noon Dec. 14. New items will be added regularly. Donations accepted. Visit http:// nelliesmarketplace.com

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Ontario’s largest Christian store welcomes you! Come visit us for a huge selection of Books, Gifts, Bibles, Music, Movies, Cards, Devotionals, Housewares, Jewelry, Journals, Figurines, Crosses, Framed Art, Plaques, Toys, Teaching Aids, Reference, Church Supplies and more. Conveniently located at 45 Milner Ave. (NE corner of 401 & McCowan Rd.) 416.291.9005 | www.faithfamilybooks.ca | info@faithfamilybooks.ca | Hours: M-F 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-6pm

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 Know a host with a sweet tooth? You can’t get much more indulgent that the new President’s Choice Cheesecake Lolipops with creamy cheesecake smothered in chocolate and sprinkled with crunchy toffee pieces. Box of 10, $6.99 from Loblaws. With the functionality of a traditional corkscrew, BUDDY corkscrew resembles the shape of a man. A great conversational piece and a work of art when not in use. Available from Umbra. 

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 A charming winter fruit bouquet that’s filled with all the magic of the holiday season. Edible Arrangements’ Holiday House Bouquet in a keepsake ceramic gingerbread house container features sweet pineapple gingerbread men dipped in gourmet semisweet chocolate, and is filled with fresh strawberries, cantaloupe, honeydew and grapes. Limited Quantities. From $78.

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The The Intyce boot in cognac by Steve Madden is just plain gorgeous. She’ll love showing off the buckle detail by pulling them over skinny jeans, or pairing them with her favourite mini dress for a full-blown fashion look. $170.00 from Shop.ca

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 Toronto-based Dry Goods is a socially responsible, fun loving clothing manufacturer that makes adorable and funny baby clothing, including t-shirts and onesies, using sustainable materials and earth friendly processes. thatsdry.com for more.

 Give your kid a gift of nostalgia with fantastic items from Fidoodle, a small design company in Toronto making artful objects inspired by storytelling, and creative play.

The Monster Factory is a toy brand based out of Toronto committed to the design and production of imaginative and quality goods, and most importantly to the creation of plush monsters. With over 100 unique characters to decide between, choosing a monster can prove to be an enjoyable challenge. www.monsterfactory.net for more. 

Celebrate the season at

Gerrard India Bazaar BRING THE KIDS TO CELEBRATE

Christmas in the Gerrard India Bazaar

PD designs have been in business for 5 years, offering a wide range of merchandise from Home Décor, custom jewelry to Indian clothes. This holiday Season PD designs is having a great sale, 40 to 50 per cent off everything in the store. See their new Indian Bedspreads and Curtains. A specialty of PD designs is their “Bollywood Theme Parties”. Let the staff help you with wholesale price giveaways. There’s something for everyone!. 

Thursday December 20, 4-7 pm Friday December 21, 2-5 pm FREE photos with Santa

in the Gerrard/Ashdale Public Libraryy

 Savour fine Indian cuisine this holiday season at Mahar restaurant, featuring an all-day buffet, and a banquet hall for private functions. Delivery is available, and a 10 per cent discount is offered on all take-out orders. Stop by today for some delicious Indian delicacies!

Saturday 22 December 4-7pm

• Meet Santa in the Bazaar • Enjoy Victorian Christmas carolers singing Thank you for your support throughout the year.

 “Rang” is the Hindi word for color. Rang features products that have been imported from all over India ranging from jewel-toned wall hangings to hand carved teak furniture. We also custom design items such as curtains and duvet cover sets according to customer requirements. Show this ad and get 25% off until Dec 30th 2012..

Happy Holidays from the members of Gerrard India Bazaar!

GERRARD INDIA BAZAAR

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Celebrate the season at  Bombay Chowpatty is more of a snack bar than a restaurant. It is a mixture of snack delights. Eat in or take out catering. At the Bollywood stand you can pick up Movies, Dramas or music. Bombay Chowpatty is Mumbai’s fast Food Ambassador. Food is 100 per cent pure vegetarian. Pop in and try a snack, you’ll be glad you did!

Get all the spices, beans, lentils, Indian Condiments and ready to eat meals as well as fine Indian ingredients you need for the holiday season from BJ Supermarket, in business for for over thirty years in one convenient spot. 

 Regency restaurant captures the authentic flavor of traditional Indian cuisine. For years, dedicated che, Jagat Ram has been creating unrivaled Indian delicacies. Choose from sizzling tandooris, creamy kormas, festive biryanis, enchanting samosas, lamb, chicken, seafood and vegetarian specialties. Regency’s all you can eat buffet is the best value, prices ranging from $11-15 per person. Everything is made daily using only the freshest ingredients. The buffet includes a variety of meat and vegetarian dishes accompanied by an assortment of salads, appetizers and a variety of desserts. Regency also offers pick up with 10 per cent off and catering for private events. The establishment also has banquet hall capable of holding up to 100 guests. Regency would be honored to serve you, so please come and try the food, you will not disappointed!

Regencnty Restaura

Authentic Indian Cuisine Banquet Hall & Catering

1423 Gerrard Street East Toronto, ON, M4L 1Z7

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Holiday Special! 40% - 50% OFF

• Cushion Covers • Shoes | Purses • Indian Clothing • Curtains • Costume Jewellery • Bed Spreads 1475 Gerrard Street East, Toronto ON M4L 2A1 www.pddesigns.ca | email: pddesigns@live.ca | 416.519.6408

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Bombay Chowpatty

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Fine Indian Cuisine & Authentic Sweets

Mahar Restaurant & Sweets

1410 Gerrard St. East Toronto 416.466.6241

416.465.8837

A Splash of Indian Colour For Your Home 1413 Gerrard St. E.

www.RangHomeDecor.com

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 From left to right: Loopdedoo - Bracelet Making Kit: A new spinning tool that makes fab and funky bracelets in minutes! Retail Price $39.99 Choco Fun-Do - Chocolate Fondue Maker: A fun way for children to make fondue. Teddy bear maker smiles as you create your masterpiece. Retail price $19.99 Project Runway - Tapeffiti Handbag Design Kit: Design and build your own new trendy bag collection. Cover the bags with ultrahip Tapeffiti decorative tapes! Super Cool! Retail price $18.99 All available from Treasure Island Toys.

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Now in your neighbourhood!

Unique and affordable holiday gifts.

 Give the gift of keyboard protection loaded with special features with ISKIN’s ProTouch FX. Includes LED backlight-friendly visibility, clearly printed keys, glow-in-the-dark background, and more. Choose from three smart, sophisticated color options. $29.99 from Shop.ca.

 Sphero is the first robotic ball gaming device controlled with a tilt, touch, or swing from a smartphone or tablet. You can even use Sphero as a controller for on-screen gameplay. Available from Shop.ca for $129.99, compare at $204.98.

You are likely to find something for everyone on your list. Browse our upper and lower level show rooms for gifts, collectibles, home, garden and seasonal decor, from all over the world, right here in your community. We have something for everyone on your shopping list whether it be for him, her, the one who has it all or just for yourself!

NEW - INCENSE AND FRESH SAGE!

Handmade in Canada with all Canadian products Incense: hand dipped - no colour & no lighter fluid - burns longer. Sage: Fresh from Nicola Valley, BC for increasing energy and cleansing your home. Bring this ad and receive 10% off any purchase. *Fill in a ballot for a chance to win a gift card. Draws held weekly. No purchase necessary.

Visit us to receive a free promotional gift. Like us: facebook.com/gongtondesign

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North York Lawrence Square 416 781-0284

Toronto Gerrard Square 416 463-5814

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The holidays are the perfect time of year to create traditions with your loved ones, in and out of the kitchen. For a guaranteed post-dinner showstopper they won’t soon forget, treat your friends and family to this too-good-to-resist Maple Sweet Potato Pie. With just a dollop of maple whipped cream and a sprinkle of walnuts on top, this velvety, distinctly Canadian dessert is sure to become a holiday tradition. Maple Sweet Potato Pie Preparation time: 15 minutes Serves 6 Ingredients: • 1 package Tenderflake Frozen Deep Pie Shell Filling: • 1 cup (250 mL) maple syrup • 2/3 cup (150 mL) light cream (5%) • 1/3 cup (75 mL) melted butter • 3 eggs • 2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour • 4 tsp (20 mL) vanilla extract

• 3/4 tsp each salt and ground cinnamon • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground nutmeg • 2 cups (500 mL) puréed sweet potatoes Maple Walnuts: • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) walnut halves • 1/4 cup (50 mL) maple syrup • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) sea salt Maple Whipped Cream: 1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream (35%) 1/4 cup (50 mL) pure maple syrup Directions: 1. Defrost pie shells according to package directions and place on baking sheet. 2. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). 3. Whisk maple syrup with cream, melted butter, eggs, flour, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg until well combined. Whisk in sweet potatoes until smooth. 4. Pour filling into pie shells. Bake in preheated oven, on the lowest rack, for 45-55 minutes or

Palais Royale and Alchemy Entertainment present:

Dr. Draw’s Holiday Show at the Palais Royale Thursday December 20, 2012

It will be an exciting and energizing night of music. Eugene "Dr." Draw is known as the first ever classically trained violinist to venture into the pop/ rock/electronic culture. Kick off the Holiday Season with corporate clients, colleagues, friends or family and treat yourselves to a VIP Dinner and Show. Be the first to get Limited VIP tickets to this event as it will be sold out. VIP tickets include a wonderful three course Holiday Dinner created by Executive Chef Steffan Howard of the Pegasus Hospitality Group & VIP premium seating.

VIP Tickets are $100.00 per person and are only available by calling Palais Royale at 416-533-3553 x 22. Limited General Admission standing room tickets are also available for $40.00 and are available at Palais Royale 416-533-3553 x 22 or online at Ticketweb.ca Doors to VIP - 5:30pm, Dinner 6:30pm Doors to General Admission - 7:30pm Show - 8:30pm Cash Bar | Wheelchair Accessible | Free Parking

until filling is set. Transfer pies to a cooling rack and cool to room temperature. 5. Combine walnuts and maple syrup in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, for 3 to 5 minutes or until nuts are well glazed. Spread nuts in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle

evenly with salt. Cool until set. Arrange nuts decoratively around edge of cooled pie. 6. Prepare maple whipped cream by beating whipping cream with maple syrup until very stiff. Dollop onto individual servings and garnish with remaining nuts.

-Newscanada.com

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VISIT WITH SANTA

PET PHOTOS

All children having their photo taken with Santa will receive a FREE Gerrard Square loot bag* and FREE admission to Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village. *While supplies last.

Sunday, December 9 4:30pm to 6pm

Complete Hours Posted Online

HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING December 3-24 On the Upper Level by Hallmark Monday to Friday 11am to 9pm Saturday 10am to 6pm Sunday 11am to 5pm

Located at Gerrard and Pape

FREE PARKING

24 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

Follow us on facebook for your chance to win one of 23 daily prizes plus a grand prize of $300 in Mall Gift Certificates! To enter to win the daily prizes simply comment on the daily post on the Gerrard Square facebook page. Get your ballot for the grand prize by bringing your Gerrard Square receipt(s) totaling $25 to the Management Office Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm. Receipts must be from December 1-23, 2012. Limit one per person per week.

Holiday Hours Monday – Friday 10am to 9pm, Saturday 9am to 9pm, Sunday 11am to 6pm

Christmas Eve 9am to 6pm • Christmas Day CLOSED • Boxing Day 10am to 9pm

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Community

All are welcome to attend. Mill Street Brewery will be donating $1 to the Daily Bread Food Bank on behalf of every participant. Carollers will receive a candle holder and a reusable LED candle light. The Candy Cane Carollers will lead the singing with renditions of traditional holiday songs. While there, people are invited to enjoy the rest of the Toronto Christmas Market, which is set

up like a traditional European Christmas market. The a 17-day event features a 45-foot tall white spruce tree decorated with 18,000 lights and ornaments, music Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and variety of beer, mulled wine, hot beverages and other European Christmas cocktails. It also has a fairy tale forest maze, Santa’s House display, a children’s size gingerbread house and elves’

workshop as well as a Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, and train and pony rides. The market is open weekdays from noon to 9 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. until Dec. 16. The Distillery Historic District is at 55 Mill St., which is east of Parliament and south of Front streets. Visit http://torontochristmasmarket.com for details.

Photo/NANCY PAIVA

Canadian opera star Measha Brueggergosman, left, is accompanied by saxophonist John Johnson Friday.

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Christmas carol enthusiasts are invited to make their way to the Distillery Historic District Saturday for a world-record attempt. More than 15,000 people are expected to take part in the World Carolling Challenge, which aims to assemble the most carollers singing in one place. Sponsored by Mill Street Brewery and the Lowe’s Christmas Market, the event is set to get underway at 5 p.m.

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Beach Buddies Pet store spreads the love

Tails pet store celebrates five year anniversary

At PET VALU you can count on our friendly and knowledgeable staff We can assist you in ﬁnding the appropriate feed for your pet from our large selection of quality brands. From toys to bedding to numerous accessories - we aim to provide our ultimate customer - your pet with the best solution for it’s needs. Please come visit us at our Beach location:

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On December 1st, Tails pet store in the Beach celebrated five years in business with draws for customers and their friends. In a twist on the typical draw, winners of a prize package not only won the package for themselves, they also got to give away four more of the same prize package to friends or charity. Tails owner Diane Schickerowsky says the idea was about not just rewarding loyal customers but letting them pass on the rewards to other animal loving friends. “We had five draw prizes that customers earned tickets to in the month of November. In each case, the prize was for the customer and was also good for four of their friends. Tails is strongly involved in the Beach community and we want-

ed our 5 year anniversary celebrations to involve more than just our customers.” The draws took place December 1, 2012 for the following prizes: 1. Grooming for a pet and four friends’ pets, won by Moira Young 2. Betta kit (Betta fish, bowl, gravel, food, plant and water conditioner) for the winner and four friends, won by Rhonda Podger 3. Dog food, treats and toy kit for the winner and four friends, won by Donna Currie 4. Cat food, treats and toy kit for the winner and four friends, won by Louise McClaren 5. Hamster or bunny treats, toys and food for the winner and four friends, won by Melissa Sobers With every $10 worth of pur-

chases, customers earned a ticket that they placed in whatever draw they find most appealing. Winners had the choice of donating some or all of their prizes to a local organization or charity. Diane says “Tails works with a number of charities, including T.E.A.M. Dog and Project Jessie, who are thrilled to receive prizes like this for use in fundraising efforts. Likewise, we often support local schools and community organizations with prizes for silent auctions and charity events and prize winners are welcome to have us donate a portion of the prize to their favourite organization.” Tails opened for business in the fall of 2007, is located at 2211 Queen Street East and is a proud independent store and Beach original.

BEACH BUDDIES CONTEST Submit your pet’s photo to become the next Beach Buddy, along with his/her name and a short description of why your pet should be chosen as our Beach Buddy! Our panel of pet lovers will decide who gets bragging or “barking” rights and your pet's photo will be published in the Beach Mirror on January 10, 2012 if your entry is chosen as the winner! The Beach Buddy will also receive a gift basket from TAILS My Pet Store valued at $25! Enter today by going to www.insidetoronto.com and clicking on CONTESTS. Deadline submission is 11:59 p.m., December 23, 2012.

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No purchase necessary. The Contest is open to all residents of Toronto who are 18 years of age and older. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Retail value is approx $25. Entrants must correctly answer, unaided, a mathematical skill-testing question to be declared a winner. Contest closes at 11:59 p.m. December 23, 2012. For complete contest rules visit www.insidetoronto.com

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