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Six years ago, the entry to East Chinatown was just a Green P parking lot on the north side of Gerrard Street East.

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And now, the gate is one of eight from across the country commemorated on a special release of Chinatown Gate stamps by Canada Post.

The stamps were issued May 1 to celebrate Asian Heritage month. Local Ward 30 Councillor Paula Fletcher said the arch, which cost nearly $1 million to build and is 15 metres high, has done the community proud.

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Toronto can be on a stamp in 2013,” said Fletcher. “It is the only archway in the City of Toronto. Canada Post has honoured eight cities altogether.”

The gates are a traditional fixture of Chinese urban life. Known as paifang in Mandarin, the stone and wood structures were used to

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Malvernites past and present are celebrating Malvern Collegiate Institute’s 110th anniversary with a two-day party this Saturday and Sunday.

Hundreds of Malvern graduates will descend on the school at 55 Malvern Ave. for the event, which features live music, dancing, special presentations and more.

“I’ve already started getting these very enthusiastic emails from the people who are looking forward to coming,” said Vandra Masemann, past president of the school’s alumni organization, the Malvern Red and Black Society, which organized the reunion.

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At 10 a.m. Sunday, all residents, Malvernites and non-Malvernites alike, are invited to attend a memorial ceremony at the school’s re-restored cenotaph. The cenotaph, a First World War monument, made headlines in November 2011 when it was vandalized just two days after being restored.

Other reunion highlights include guided, historical walking tours, and an extensive archival display.“We have been working on our archives for 10 years,” said Masemann.

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Proceeds from the event support York University’s diabetes sports camp, I Challenge Diabetes and the Sunnybrook Foundation.

Registration is $35 for individuals, $100 for groups of five, and $60 for families, which allows two adult and two youth participants.

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he hospital where Vera May Whittingham was born 100 years ago hasn’t survived, but 10 decades later, Whittingham remains to tell the story of the century she has experienced.

On May 4, 1913, Whittingham, known to her friends and family as “May” was born to James and Rebecca Long in a small hospital on the Danforth in Scarborough.

Her memory has started to fade, unlike the vibrant gold brocade dress she wore to celebrate her centennial birthday.

It is clear that gold is a colour long favoured by the centenarian, with her beautiful gold dress and matching gold jewelry.

Even the room that surrounds her is decorated with pink and gold wallpaper. meeting her husband Pink and gold may have been some of the colours she wore to one of the many dances she attended as a young woman; she no longer remembers, but she certainly remembers meeting her husband, Wilfred Whittingham.

“We had a good time dancing, but I never thought he’d be my husband,” Whittingham said.

“We went dancing all the time and we got to seeing each other a lot.”

Whittingham said she didn’t accept his first proposal, although they did continue to see one another. “(Our relationship) turned out to be something really special,” Whittingham said.

She met Wilfred as a teenager and married him before her 20th birthday – on April 1, 1931.

Whittingham and her husband enjoyed several years of married life before Wilfred, an infantryman with the Canadian army, was sent overseas during the Second World War. A devout Christian woman, Whittingham considers herself blessed that he, unlike so many young Canadian men, returned home after the war.

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The pension allows Whittingham to remain at home instead of being moved into a nursing home.

She describes her married life as a happy one.

The couple shared 64 years of married life, until Wilfred suffered a massive heart attack.

Whittingham and her husband were known as a social couple who enjoyed going out, as they were often seen at Duckworth’s Fish and Chips in Scarborough.

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fish and chips The typical British fare of fish and chips was a favourite of Whittingham, and she would enjoy it regularly with her husband.

As much as she loved dining out with Wilfred, she was fond of preparing homemade meals.

“I loved it when he sat down to the table for dinner. I would ask him, ‘You sure love to eat?’ and he would reply, ‘Of course I do, look at all the time you took to prepare it,’” Whittingham said.

After six decades of marriage, the couple enjoyed countless meals together, until 1975, when Whittingham buried her husband, alongside their son who died in childbirth, at St. John Norway’s cemetery in Scarborough.

Whittingham never strayed far from Scarborough and currently lives in the Beach, where she has spent the last 58 years at the same address.

She is a fixture in her neighborhood and at the Toronto Gospel Lighthouse, having made friends with her neighbours and fellow parishioners.

Pastor Austin Smith and his wife Vynette have known Whittingham for nearly 30 years, having met in 1985.

May has always been with it and she knows what she wants... She was assertive, but not aggressive, and always kind.

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Vera May Whittingham (nee Long) holds a self-portrait during her 100th birthday on May 4. Whittingham was surrounded by friends and neighbours as she recalled the last century.

In 2003, when Whittingham’s last living relative, a nephew, died of cancer, Pastor Smith and his wife agreed to look after Whittingham.

“She only allowed people to help her when she absolutely couldn’t manage,” Pastor Smith said.

“May is a thinker, a very smart woman and extremely independent,” said Pastor Smith.

“She is also very kind and generous.”

As Whittingham’s short-term memory began to fade, she would rely on her long-term memories and share stories of

her youth with the pastor and his wife. talk about her father “May would often talk about her father. They had a very close relationship,” said Pastor Smith.

“She was raised by her father because her mother died when she was just a young girl.”

Gwen Holder, a parishioner at the church, has spent the last few years checking in on Whittingham since she is now bedridden and blind.

“May has always been with it and she knows what she wants,”

Holder said.

“I remember taking her to the hardware store and she immediately found a salesperson and said, ‘Young man, I would like to speak to you.’”

“She was assertive, but not aggressive, and always kind,” Holder said.

As Whittingham celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, May 4, with a room full of friends, it is clear her community loves her.

Mark Block has known Whittingham for years.

His mother, Barbara and Whittingham were close friends.

Barbara has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and dementia, illnesses that began to manifest during her friendship with Whittingham.

While Barbara couldn’t leave Guildwood Extendicare to celebrate with Whittingham, her son happily attended on her behalf.

“My mom’s health has deteriorated a lot over the years. She went through troubled times, but May was always around for her,” said Block.

“I’ve seen a lot of people come and go out of her life as her condition worsened, but May never dropped off.”

Block describes Whittingham as an incredible and strong woman, one of the kindest he has ever met.

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Softball a hit in Topham Park for 40 years SEAN DURACK active@insidetoronto.com Lordy, lordy look who’s 40.

The Topham Park Minor Softball League celebrated its 40th season in the East York community with a number of special events last Saturday at the park at O’Connor Drive and Drohm Avenue.

From its humble beginnings in 1973, when Jim Carson and his wife Sue first started the league with 14 teams to its current membership of 51 teams, not a lot has changed for the minor softball league.

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Left, Paula Macleod, right, daughter of the Topham Park Minor Softball League founder Jim Carson, addresses the opening cermony of the league’s 40th anniversary celebrations on Saturday. Above, members of the Bosox team prepare for their game on Saturday. Below, Jakob Miskiu, left, Joey Aubin, and Laudrin Odza look over the collection of memoribilia on display in the clubhouse.

All about the kids With the exception of relocating from Victoria Park Elementary School to the three-diamond Topham Park, due to growth in membership and the introduction of new programing in 1979, the premise has remained simple and consistent, explained Blake Rogers, who has taken on many roles over the years, from convenor to umpire to coach to president.

It’s all about the kids and the community.

Rogers, who now serves as a standby official for the league, said memories are what are being celebrated in this 40th season for former players, coaches, parents and

officials.

“Lots of memories. I’m sure many of them will be reflecting on how the sport and the league helped in the development of their children and, of course, the (development of) community.

Builds community “Personally, the league has been extremely important to me,” he added. “I’ve always looked at it as an activity that helps build community. You get to know your neighbours, the kids in the neighbour-

hood.”

Organizers were prepared for a good turnout on Saturday ad weren’t disappointed.

“We’ve invited everyone,” said Susan Osborne, the league’s current president, in a an interview prior to the celebrations. “We have cake for 250.”

The league and the sport are what defines the Topham Park community and make it unique, she said, something Osborne found out shortly after settling into the community as a young family 16

years ago.

“Within six months people were coming up to us asking us if our kids played softball,” she said.

“It’s hard to put in to words, but it’s really the core event for the spring season in our community, from the end of April to the end of June it’s softball at Topham Park,” she said. “ We t r u l y a re l i k e a family.”

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Pop-up shop entrepreneurs sought Tara Hatherly thatherly@insidetoronto.com The Danforth East Community Association is looking for visionary retail entrepreneurs to take part in its third pop-up shops project.

Pop-up shops are a collaborative effort where landlords with vacant stores lend their unused space to temporary tenants looking to grow small businesses. In exchange, landlords get work such as cleaning and painting done free of charge by DECA volunteers, while also getting free advertising to help rent their spaces permanently.

As well as help landlords rent space, and revitalize the commercial strip, the initia-

tive gives small business owners a chance to try their hand at running a commercial storefront.

The program has been a success so far.

“I’d do it again in a moment. It was fabulous to be a part of the pop-up movement,” said Gay Stephenson, owner of 1948 Danforth Ave., a space rented permanently through the project.

“As a landlord, it was a terrific opportunity for us to get some painting and cleaning done by DECA volunteers.

And the promotion on top of that -- we got 1,148 hits on our ad this month, which is amazing.”

Interested business owners, artists and community organizations have until midnight

Wednesday, May 15 to submit an application to participate in the project by visiting www. danfortheastcommunityassociation.com.

Participation requires a one-to-six month rolling lease commitment, and a weekly fee of $165 to cover taxes, utilities and program administration. After one month, participants will also be required to pay landlords 10 per cent of any monthly sales exceeding $7,500.

Available storefronts are located on Danforth Avenue, between Monarch Park Avenue and Main Street.

As well as landlords and small businesses, the project benefits the Danforth community by increasing interest and activity in the area.

Hundreds of people have applied to participate in the project since its October 2012 debut. So far, it has provided 18 businesses a chance to operate storefronts in eight properties, and rented out several spaces permanently.

“I’m delighted by the popups. It’s an excellent program.

It works,” said John Cassan, realtor for 1900 Danforth Ave. “I was able to rent the store out in an otherwise difficult block. I have a permanent tenant now. Don’t miss the opportunity to get involved.”

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Danforth Mosaic BIA hosting open house Commercial real estate agents, developers and franchisors are invited to consider setting up shop on the Danforth, during a Danforth Mosaic BIA business open house this evening.

At the open house, which takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at 1347 Danforth Ave., listings and descriptions of more than 20 storefronts for sale and rent will be available.

Networking The open house also features a presentation and networking opportunities, along with refreshments and appetizers.

The available retail oppor-

tunities are located on Danforth Avenue, between Jones and Westlake avenues.

“I opened my photography studio two years ago in this area,” said Jason Manos, owner of Toronto Model Photography at 1840 Danforth Ave. “I picked the area, because it was a low-cost location on the subway line. I was surprised to find that customers here were a lot more affluent than I expected. Young, professional, upper-middle class people live around here. It’s changing.”

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Where are Toronto’s worst roads?

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is inviting road users again to name the province’s worst roads in its annual campaign launched this month.

We want to hear from you too – which road in your neighbourhood deserves being named the worst?

It can be a stretch of road strewn with potholes as Dufferin Street is known to have – and not surprisingly received the people’s choice award as being the worst in the province in last year’s CAA campaign.

Maybe it’s poorly marked lanes or a bottleneck that constantly results in slow and excess traffic.

Community input is important to help prioritize road construction work especially in the city where dayto-day driving takes a major toll on the road infrastructure.

The country’s largest auto club suggested the provincial government establish a dedicated fund for road work to be paid through provincial gas tax revenues.

The province currently reaps $2.3 billion annually through its excise tax, stated CAA spokesperson Faye Lyons.

More will be necessary for the continual upkeep of roads to help lessen gridlock and subsequently improve economic productivity.

We encourage all residents to provide feedback on how to tackle this issue.

Several ideas are already out there that warrant further discussion such as Premier Kathleen Wynne’s recent announcement during the provincial budget this past week that new tolls to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes could raise money for transit construction.

Metrolinx has also recently recommended revenue tools for transit infrastructure improvement such as introducing parking space levies and a dedicated portion of sales tax on consumer goods, which will be debated by Toronto council later this month.

In the meantime, the money that is already earmarked for road improvement work should be spent on areas of the city that need it the most.

Let us know which roads in your neighbourhood are seemingly neglected and need more attention by emailing us at letters@insidetoronto.com To learn more about the CAA campaign, visit www.caaworstroads.com and make your selection for the province’s worst road.

Results are expected to be revealed next month.

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City needs to look at tourist-friendly projects In little over a week, Toronto council will finally get a chance to make the call on a downtown casino.

It’s a good bet council won’t be voting yes to a casino in the core of the city. Opposition is not unanimous, but decisive, and it seems unlikely the provincial government will sweeten the pot of Toronto’s hosting fee to sway enough to make a difference.

And so, no casino, at least not downtown. The debate, once that final vote happens, will be over. Or will it?

It may be true that Toronto doesn’t need or want a casino, but that’s not to say Toronto doesn’t need, or really want, more infrastructure to promote tourism and jobs and investments.

Currently, the city’s core is developing effectively as a mass of tall condominium towers filled with tiny apartments. In the midst of those, Toronto does have assets: museums and galleries and sports venues and even a certain amount of convention space.

But if the city wants to

david nickle the city encourage visitors beyond the parents of 20-something condo dwellers in Liberty Village, it’s got to do something.

Once the casino is out of the way, it would behoove our leadership to start thinking about that.

As City Manager Joe Pennachetti noted in his report outlining the benefits of a casino, Toronto needs more convention and trade show space near the downtown if it’s to be competitive with other destinations. A casino, Pennachetti said, would be an easy way to kickstart that development.

That sounds like a mission statement. Council should, if they reject that casino plan, start looking at other ways to redevelop downtown properties in such a way as to draw visitors.

Building a giant new convention centre with nothing but property tax and

municipal debt might not be a good idea. But finding ways to create incentives for that sort of development would be a good use of, say, the city’s economic development committee’s time.

Toronto could look at how well it promotes its existing convention space and see if there’s a way to maximize it. It could look at its public spaces, and see if there’s anything that can be done to improve them beyond making them welcoming, and making them mesmerizing.

In the past, Toronto’s done well for tourism fueled by a relatively open border, a low Canadian dollar and a thriving theatre scene. The dollar’s too high, border crossing is a pain and the theatre scene isn’t what it used to be.

A casino wouldn’t, by itself, have made up for all that. A concerted, positive effort based on consensus, investment and genuine civic pride, though... that might be just the thing.

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TTC bike racks a waste of money, reader writes The installation of bicycle racks at the front of TTC buses is a total waste of taxpayers’ money.

Just look around and see how many bicycles are carried on those racks on any given day.

Bus ornaments The buses are for carrying passengers and bicycles are for people to ride.

The TTC always cry out for more funding from taxpayers, yet they can waste millions to install such ornaments on the buses.

I suggest that TTC Chair Karen Stintz try to sell the racks to a scrap dealer so she can recover some of the money.

Kenneth Singh

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he Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is inviting road users again to name the province’s worst roads in its annual campaign launched this month.

We want to hear from you too – which road in your neighbourhood deserves being named the worst?

It can be a stretch of road strewn with potholes as Dufferin Street is known to have – and not surprisingly received the people’s choice award as being the worst in the province in last year’s CAA campaign.

Maybe it’s poorly marked lanes or a bottleneck that constantly results in slow and excess traffic.

Community input is important to help prioritize road construction work especially in the city where day-to-day driving takes a major toll on the road infrastructure.

The country’s largest auto club our view suggested the provincial government establish a dedicated fund road work to be paid through You can help for provincial gas tax revenues.

The province currently reaps prioritize $2.3 billion annually through its construction excise tax, stated CAA spokesperson Faye Lyons.

More will be necessary for the continual upkeep of roads to help lessen gridlock and subsequently improve economic productivity.

We encourage all residents to provide feedback on how to tackle this issue.

Several ideas are already out there that warrant further discussion such as Premier Kathleen Wynne’s recent announcement during the provincial budget this past week that new tolls to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes could raise money for transit construction.

Metrolinx has also recently recommended revenue tools for transit infrastructure improvement such as introducing parking space levies and a dedicated portion of sales tax on consumer goods, which will be debated by Toronto Council later this month.

In the meantime, the money that is already earmarked for road improvement work should be spent on areas of the city that need it the most.

Let us know which roads in your neighbourhood are seemingly neglected and need more attention by emailing us at eym@insidetoronto.com To learn more about the CAA campaign, visit www.caaworstroads.com and make your selection for the province’s worst road. Results are expected to be revealed next month.

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sually it doesn’t make sense to reward a faltering business with more investment. Business types advise everyone steer clear of an idea after it has already failed, never mind twice in the same market.

When applied to the challenges facing Toronto’s troubled Bixi bike rental program, these recommendations seem obvious.

From 2001 to 2006 Toronto hosted North America’s most popular bike sharing program, only to face financial ruin due to multiple factors.

Two years ago the city entered into a 10-year agreement to loan up to $4.8 million to provide a bicycle rental program in Toronto.

Already the program is in financial trouble. Should the city decide to stop the red ink, we stand to recover less than $1 million of public funds. Put another way, the potential loss is equivalent of giving away to each of the program’s subscribers an

david soknacki beyond the headlines $850 bike.

Recognizing that the mayor’s executive committee will be unreceptive to giving bike sharing a third try, the chair of the TTC proposes to ask TTC staff “to explore how it could be a complement to the TTC.” If the issue boils down to finance, then TTC’s conclusion ought to be obvious.

But, we need to consider that in every other one of the 375 bike-sharing programs around the globe public subsidy is required.

If Toronto wants to have a bike-sharing program, a realistic analysis must conclude that our program will need subsidy from taxpayers as well.

In return for public funds, there are quantifiable benefits in a reduction of congestion, a means to connect transit users to their closest transit stop, and to

speed up short trips. Thanks to well-documented studies of both successes and failures worldwide, we know what can be done to maximize bike usage, and how to minimize public subsidy.

In order to achieve these benefits, Torontonians need to recognize that bikesharing is most effective in the downtown core, or in other very dense areas, such as on Yonge Street between Sheppard and Finch. It is not a program that works well in much of the suburbs, mainly because users want to drop their bikes off at convenient stations.

In London and Paris, these are 300 metres apart at most. On the other hand Toronto has just 80 stations.

As a result, we have the choice of making an impact in a concentrated area, or suffering low usage rates.

In many ways the constraint of starting small and concentrated serves so many purposes. Even with the huge amount of experience, uncertainty and

obstacles remain. For example, we know that London’s transit organization integrates their bike-sharing program with their facilities, and allows payment on their transit card. Can that be done in Toronto?

There are similarities and differences between our needs and objectives, other models, and how well others’ experience applies to our situation.

In short, it is disappointing, but perhaps not surprising, that Toronto’s latest bike-sharing venture is in financial trouble. To repeat the mistakes of the past, by simply expanding the existing program will almost guarantee failure and annoyance from the public.

On other hand, the opportunity of the present to review Toronto’s experience, then to focus on what works, will give bike-sharing a realistic and viable future.

David Soknacki is a former City of Toronto councillor and budget chief. Contact him at www.soknacki.com

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St. Jacobs Town and Drayton Festival Theatre Trip WHEN: 8:15 a.m. WHERE: Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. CONTACT: Evonne, 416-691-1113, ext.

222 to reserve Community Centre 55 hosts the St. Jacobs Town and Drayton Festival Theatre trip May 9, leaving at 8:15 a.m. Cost, $97.

Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club Learn to Sail Open House WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club, 30 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd. CONTACT: Drschulman@rogers.com COST: Free Learn to sail where you live this summer.

Classes for adults and children. Meet some members and chat with instructors. Everyone welcome.

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Spring Bird Festival WHEN: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Tommy Thompson Park, 3 Leslie St. CONTACT: www.springbirdfestival. ca/, ttp@trca.on.ca COST: Free The festival offers something for

the Malvern Red & Black Society.

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Gluten Sensitivity free health talk WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Main Street Library, 137 Main St. CONTACT: Kate Whimster, 416-393-7700 Free health talk on gluten sensitivity.

Call the library at 416-393-7700 to RSVP.

Riverdale Community Arts and Letters Club WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Riverdale library, 370 Broadview Ave. Mystery novelist Robert Rotenberg discusses his new novel.

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Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting www. beachmirror.com. Read weeks of listings from your neighbourhood as well as events from across Toronto.

new to experienced birders. Activities will include guided bird hikes, interpretive displays, bird banding demonstrations and fun activities for children. There will have many birders participating in the Baillie Birdathon, a fundraiser and data collection event run by Bird Studies Canada. Participants will be scouring the park searching for as many bird species as they can find. Some activities require registration.

Applegrove Spa Night WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Applegrove Community Complex, 60 Woodfield Rd. CONTACT: Applegrove Community Centre, 416-461-8143 COST: Free Applegrove SPA Night, a fundraiser featuring mini-facials, massage, manicures and fun classes with local health and wellness practitioners.

Refreshments, a chocolate fountain and a silent auction. Limited tickets available $60 (purchased before May 10). Visit www.ApplegroveCC. ca/spa

Celebrate mom with the Toronto Beach Rotary Club’s Mother’s Day High Tea and Raffle at the Gardener’s Cottage, May 11 and 12 at noon; 1:15, 2:30 and 4:45 p.m. Cost, $30. Tickets are at Pippins Tea, 2098 Queen St. E. Call 416-694-7772.

Visit www.torontobeachrotary.org Malvern Collegiate Institute’s 110th anniversary reunion WHEN: 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Malvern Collegiate Institute, 55 Malvern Ave. Malvern Collegiate Institute’s 110th anniversary reunion May 11 and 12 with a lunch, historical walk, ceremonial gathering, an informal stroll, lecture and more, hosted by

Mother’s Day High Tea and Raffle WHEN: noon WHERE: Gardener’s Cottage, Queen Street and Lee Avenue CONTACT: Pippins Tea, 416694-7772

Community Environment Day WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Ted Reeve Arena, 175 Main St. Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon hosts her Environment Day.

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WHEN: 3 to 8 p.m. WHERE: The Historic Gardener’s Cottage, 30 Lee Ave. CONTACT: info@BeachGuildofFineArt.com The Beach Guild of Fine Art’s Spring Show and Sale today and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring paintings by more than 40 of the Guild artists. Original small paintings, with none over $250. Free admission.

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Beach Viszla Spring Walk WHEN: 7:30 a.m. WHERE: Kew Gardens Tennis Club, 77 Kewbeach Ave. Meet at the Kew Tennis Courts.

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Spring Awesome Sale WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Leaside United Church, 822 Millwood Rd. CONTACT: Mary Ann Sherk, 416-4251253 COST: Free Proceeds to local and outreach projects.

Riverdale Community Arts & Letters - Robert Rotenberg WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Riverdale Branch, 370 Broadview Ave. CONTACT: Riverdale Branch, 416393-7720 COST: Free Mystery novelist and criminal lawyer will discuss his work. Presentation and book signing.

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GTA Water Gardent Society WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: Trace Manes Community Centre, 110 Rumsey Rd. CONTACT: 416-4384862 COST: Free Annual plant sale: Tropical and hardy water lilies, floaters and marginal pond plants.

Leaside Garden Society Plant Sale WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: Trace Manes Community Centre, 110 Rumsey Rd. CONTACT: dlwickland@ yahoo.ca COST: Free Variety of locally grown as well as member donated plants.

Community Environment Day WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: St. Matthew’s Bowling Club, 450 Broadview Ave. CONTACT: Councillor Paula Fletcher, 416 392 4060 COST: Free Join us in Riverdale Park (east) for activities, compost pick up and to dispose of recyclable materials.

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MAP Family Saturdays - Todmorden Mills Heritage Site WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Danforth/Coxwell Branch, 1675 Danforth Ave. CONTACT: 416393-7783 COST: Free Learn how kids lived and played 100 years ago. Create a unique take home craft based on 19th century playthings.Ideal for children aged 5 to 10 yrs. Space is limited.

Bells on Danforth WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. WHERE: East Lynn Park, 1949 Danforth Ave. CONTACT: http://bellsondanforth.ca/, info@bellsondanforth.ca COST: Free Group ride starts in East Lynn Park

(on Danforth, one block west of Woodbine). Pre-ride activities in the park. Ride to Queen’s Park, where groups from Bells on Bloor, Bells on Yonge, and Walk Toronto will meet at the Cycle and Sole rally.

Chinese Cultural Festival WHEN: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Riverdale Branch, 370 Broadview Ave. CONTACT: Riverdale library, 416-393-7720 COST: Free Art and photography workshops and folk dance instruction.

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Science Rendeavous WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Pape-

Danforth Public Library, 701 Pape Ave. CONTACT: Pape Danforth Library, 416-393-7727 COST: Free Hands-on demos and science experiments led by Pueblo Science volunteers.

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Riverdale Community Arts & Letters - Robert Rotenberg WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Riverdale Branch, 370 Broadview Ave. CONTACT: Riverdale Branch, 416393-7720 COST: Free Mystery novelist and criminal lawyer will discuss his work. Presentation and book signing.

Rockin’ at Branch 22 WHEN: 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 22, 1240 Woodbine Ave. CONTACT: Jim Farrell, 416-425-1714, rcl22.com, beansterman@yahoo.ca COST: Free Everyone welcome.

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East York Garden Club WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave. CONTACT: East York Garden Club, www.eycg.ca, info@ eygc.ca COST: Free Master gardeners Q & A panel.

Musical Legends Live!

WHEN: 7:30 a.m. WHERE: St. Clement of Ohrid Cathedral Main Banquet Hall, 76 Overlea Blvd. CONTACT: 416-251-4957, www.eastyorkconcertband.ca, tickets@eastyorkconcertband.ca COST: $15 adults; $5 youth; free under 5 East York Concert Band’s annual spring concert.

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Springtime Fun Fair!

WHEN: 5 to 6 p.m. WHERE: S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Dr. CONTACT: 416-396-3975 COST: Free Ages: 8-12. Registration not required.

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Historical Fiction Writing WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Dr. CONTACT: Janet Nanos, 416-396-3975, jnanos@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free John Nixon, author of “Redcoat 1812”, will discuss historical fiction and the differences between histori-

Jammers WHEN: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #11, 9 Dawes Road CONTACT: J. Haden, 416-264-6466, , bjhaden@rogers. com COST: Free

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BASEMENT FLOODS ARE ON THE RISE. DON’T LET YOUR BASEMENT BE NEXT. Together we can stop heavy rainfall, melting snow and runoff from ending up in your basement. At the City, we’re doing our part by continually updating and maintaining Toronto’s complex underground pipes, sewers p and catch basins. Now it’s your turn. Here are ar some tips to help you flood-proof your home.

Fix cracks in your foundation.

Clear debris from eavestroughs and downspouts.

Install a backwater valve to prevent water and sewage from backing up.

Ensure the ground slopes away from your house.

Install a sump pump to remove excess water.

Divert your downspouts away from the foundation.

For more information on flood-proofing your home, go to toronto.ca/water

Perennial team scoring leader hopes to end playoff drought for Beaches Junior A team NORM NELSON nnelson@insidetoronto.com You would be hard pressed to find any athlete, pro or amateur, with more years in a single organization than Jordan Robertson, who will lead his Toronto Beaches Jr. A lacrosse team into their season and home opener against the Six Nations Arrows this Monday, May 13 at 8 p.m. at Ted Reeve Arena.

“I’ve only ever played for the Beaches my whole life,” said the team captain who lives minutes from Ted Reeve Arena at Warden and Danforth avenues.

“I think I started playing lacrosse when I was four, I guess. And I’m turning 20 in September of this year so 16 years it’s going on now.”

He’s referring to club lacrosse, of course, as he has definitely also provided his lacrosse services to his school, currently with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and previously with Birchmount Park Collegiate.

While his longevity of service is worthy in itself, his scoring prowess is actually the more relevant news hook.

The 11-team Jr. A league he plays in is the top league for youth in the province – the equivalent of major junior A for hockey – and he’s led his Toronto Beaches Junior team in scoring for all three years he’s suited up for them, increasing his point totals each year: • 69 points (37 goals, 32 assists) in 20 games in 2012; • 58 points (34g, 24a) in 20 games in 2011; • and 50 points (24g, 26a) in 22 games in 2010.

And last fall, he led his University of Toronto field lacrosse team in scoring with 40 points (29g, 11a) in 12 games and in the process was named a 2012 Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association West Division All-Canadian.

The highlight of his youth career, he said, was winning the Jamieson Kuhlmann Award, which is bestowed annually by the Ontario

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Jordan Robertson led his University of Toronto Varsity Blues field lacrosse team in scoring this past fall. On May 13 at Ted Reeve Arena he will be wearing his Toronto Beaches Jr. A jersey as he leads his team in its home and season opener against Six Nations Arrows.

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We’ve got a good core group of guys back - we didn’t lose very many players.

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Lacrosse Association to a midget player combining lacrosse, citizenship and academic skills.

It’s handed out in memory of the 15-year-old Beach resident who died in a freak lacrosse accident in May of 2008.

“That (award) was pretty dear to me,” said Robertson.

If there’s been one disappointment, it’s not being able to get the Jr. A team back into the post-season during his tenure – something he believes could change this year.

‘Good core’ “We’ve got a good core group of guys back – we didn’t lose very many players,” he said.

“We have a lot of players on the team who have a little bit more experience now and kind of know the way the league works and the calibre they have to play to.

“And the new young guys

that we did get are skilled and are hopefully going to bring a little edge to our team and help us with that playoff push.”

The team is also in its second year since an organizational overhaul brought in new management, led by head coach and general manager Bruce Codd.

Codd retired last year from the Toronto Rock, his final pit stop after a 13-year career in the National Lacrosse League (NLL), and this year he served as assistant coach for one of his former NLL teams, the Calgary Roughnecks.

“With our new coaches that stepped in and our new management, they’ve kind of brought a whole different look to the team and kind of helped change the vibe a little bit in the organization and for the better,” Robertson said.

“They seem to somehow just get everyone to work a little harder and be a little bit more motivated.”

Robertson is also a good hockey player, suiting up in his youth for the East Enders at the double-A rep level “up until Grade 12.”

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Complete schedule and stats at www.ontariolacrosse.com (link through Jr. A)

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BASEMENT FLOODS ARE ON THE RISE. DON’T LET YOUR BASEMENT BE NEXT. Together we can stop heavy rainfall, melting snow and runoff from ending up in your basement. At the City, we’re doing our part by continually updating and maintaining Toronto’s complex underground pipes, sewers p and catch basins. Now it’s your turn. Here are ar some tips to help you flood-proof your home.

Fix cracks in your foundation.

Ensure the ground slopes away from your house.

Clear debris from eavestroughs and downspouts.

Install a sump pump to remove excess water.

Greek Orthodox Good Friday The faithful line up to pay homage at the Epitaphios before Good Friday services at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. The Epitaphios, usually a hand-embroidered image of Christ being prepared for burial, is placed in a flower-draped bier and carried aloft by acolytes. Below, parishioners arrive for Good Friday services at the local church.

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Walk to Fight Arthritis Sunday, June 9, 2013 Join us at Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto Event opens at 9:00 a.m. Walk begins at 10:30 a.m.

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Leslieville resident creates company with goal of hiring only aboriginal tradespeople JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com With a dearth of Aboriginal Canadians in the trades, Leslieville area resident Jesse Darby is doing what he can to change the situation.

Darby has started his own contracting company, Darby Design and Build, with an eye to assembling an entire team of First Nations workers to handle every aspect of a build.

“My main ambition is to get as much of the contracts we get done by Aboriginal tradesmen: construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC – all of it,” he said.

The Toronto-born Darby belongs to the Serpent River First Nation in northern Ontario.

The George Brown College graduate completed his apprenticeship through Miziwe Biik, an Aboriginal employment and training program.

While he has cast a wide net looking for tradespeople, including reaching out to Serpent River, Darby has yet to reach his goal of hiring all Aboriginal workers for his crew. “ I ’m t r y i n g t o g e t Aboriginals back into the trades and back into build-

“Residential construction work right now is booming but there aren’t a lot of (Aboriginal) tradesmen coming into the trades,” he said. “I’ve had a few people come forth, but it’s all about getting the word out there.”

By providing work incentives, Darby said he hopes to inspire more Aboriginals to get involved in the trades.

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Toronto Aboriginal Business Award winner Jesse Darby, whose company, Darby Design and Build, hopes to employ all Aboriginal tradespeople.

ing. Right now, there are a lot of carpenters because Miziwe Biik has a pre-apprenticeship carpentry program and also an HVAC program.”

Thus far, Darby Design and Build has taken on smaller contracts with various homeowners, though, to date, the company has not taken on any full builds.

Darby said he hopes to have a team assembled quickly to take advantage of the opportunities throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

“I’d like to be a role model to other Aboriginals,” he said.

Darby has lived in the east end of Toronto virtually his entire life. He said he enjoys his current location near Greenwood and Dundas Street East as the community is close-knit and convenient.

“In places like Scarborough and Mississauga, the intersections are so huge. Here, you’re really close to things and anything you need is just around the corner.”

For his work in encouraging Aboriginal Canadians to enter the trades, Darby was awarded the Toronto Aboriginal Business Awards’ Abor iginal Male Youth Entrepreneur of the Year.

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Chinese Cultural Festival set for Saturday Learn about traditional Chinese art and folk dance during the Chinese Cultural Festival May 11 at the Riverdale library.

The festival, presented in partnership with Asian Heritage Month - Canadian Foundation for Asian Culture (Central Ontario) Inc., includes an art workshop that discusses traditional Chinese art mediums and calligraphy at 1:30 p.m.

Participants will learn how to put down a dot, a straight line, a circle, or a figurative image with Chinese brush and ink on rice paper.

Presented by Kam Ping Hui, a professional artist, and Lien Chao, an art critic and

writer, all ages are welcome and no registration is required.

At 2:30 p.m., during a photography workshop, Tam Kam Chiu will show the photographs he took in Hunan province, China, including Zhangjiajie City, Wulingyuan, Changsha, and the surrounding mountains where the movie Avatar was filmed.

He will describe the inspiration for taking each photo, how they were taken and composed, and with which camera settings.

Kam Chiu is a renowned photographer who is a Fellow

of The Photographic Society of Hong Kong, an honourary fellow of the Chinese Canadian Photographic Society of Toronto and recipient of many awards. The workshop will be in English and Cantonese.

Finally, at 3:30 p.m., there will be a Chinese traditional folk dance performance and workshops of the Wei Wer, Korean and Mongolian dances. Learn the basic steps and hand movements.

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The event takes place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.,m. at 370 Broadview Ave. Call 416-3937720. No registration needed.

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of Leaside’s 100th anniversary.

Local residents are invited to look at the blooming flowers at the library, 165 McRae Dr. Local MPs seek to protect Don River Toronto—Danforth MP Craig Scott has tabled a bill in the House of Commons aimed at helping to protect the Don River.

An NDP MP, the bill is part of the party’s effort to restore Navigable Waters Protection Act safeguards to Canada’s lakes and rivers. “We’re determined to do everything in our power to protect Canada’s lakes and rivers. That includes the Don River, from its source in the Oak Ridges Moraine to its Lake Ontario mouth here in our riding of Toronto — Danforth,” said Scott in a release.

According to the NDP, last year’s Conservative federal budget gutted the Act so that proposed development projects on and near most bodies of water no longer

w planters at Leaside Library wNew The Leaside Garden Society has helped beautify the Leaside Library with the installation of a new planter.

The planter was designed and arranged by volunteers Rick Hutchings, Eileen Fitzpatrick and Margaret Roussseau using an abundance of fresh, colourful spring flowers and accessories.

Also, in the new garden on the north side of the library, volunteers Alice Carriman, Rick Hutchings, Heather Gray and Helen Koyama have planted a vast number of tulip bulbs in honour

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The East York Concert Band will hold its annual spring concert Monday, May 13, 7:30 p.m. at St. Clement Ohrid Cathedral, 76 Overlea Boulevard.

Tickets for ‘Musical Legends Live!’ are $15 for adults and $5 for youth 12 and under and free for kids five and under.

For tickets email tickets@ eastyorkconcertband.ca or call 416-251-4957.

More info at www.eastyorkconcertband.ca/ Asia’s Got Talent wSouth

Singers, dancers, gymnasts and more are invited to register now for the third annual South Asia’s Got Talent, taking place June 6 at Gerrard India Bazaar.

People must register for the talent show, which takes place as part of the Festival of South Asia, then participate in a live audition June 2 before performing for the South Asia’s Got Talent show June 6 from 8 to 10 p.m.

The grand prize winners will receive $1,000 cash and the title of South Asia’s Got Talent winner and more.

Visit www.southasiasgottalent. com to register.

displays; more stremlined bottle return; and increased number of refrigerated items available.

Also, employees at the pilot stores have undergone ‘Beer College’ product training.

In order to measure customer response to the changes, different design features have been implemented in the different pilot store formats.

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Learn about traditional Chinese art and folk dance during the Chinese Cultural Festival May 11 at the Riverdale library.

The festival, presented in partnership with Asian Heritage Month - Canadian Foundation for Asian Culture (Central Ontario) Inc., includes a variety of activities and workshops. The event takes place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The Riverdale Library is located at 370 Broadview Ave. Call 416393-7720 for more information.

Residents living near the Danforth and Greenwood avenues Beer Store are invited to take part in a pilot project measuring customers’ response to a new design.

The local Beer Store is one of three redesigned ‘pilot’ stores in Toronto. Changes at these stores include a “fresh Beer Store name and branding including a new logo, signs and merchandise; new interior design; new digital touch

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MP calls for Don River protection Toronto-Danforth MP Craig Scott has tabled a bill in the House of Commons aimed at helping to protect the Don River.

The bill is part of the NDP’s broader effort to restore Navigable Waters Protection Act safeguards to Canada’s lakes and rivers.

“We’re determined to do everything in our power to protect Canada’s lakes and rivers. That includes the Don River, from its source in the Oak Ridges Moraine to its Lake Ontario mouth here in our riding of TorontoDanforth,” said Scott in a press release.

“The historic Don – and the Don Valley through which it flows – is an iconic symbol of Toronto and a valued part of

B e a c h e s - E a s t Yo r k M P Matthew Kellway seconded a bill, tabled to TorontoDanforth MP Craig Scott, that aims to protect the Don.

our community’s history and environmental culture.”

According to the NDP, last year’s Conservative federal budget gutted the act so that

proposed development projects – such as pipelines – on and near most bodies of water no longer need thorough environmental assessments or public consultation before proceeding.

“Removing protections from the Don is an enormous setback to making Toronto ecologically diverse and healthy,” said Beaches-East York MP Matthew Kellway, who seconded the bill, in a press release “This bill is tabled in support of the community organizations and hundreds of volunteers who have worked so hard for a healthy Don River and a healthy city.”

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Notice of Pesticide Use Gypsy Moth Aerial Spray The City ofToronto intends to conduct a helicopter aerial pesticide spray application to control outbreak population levels of European Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar) to protect vulnerable trees from defoliation, which may cause trees to die.

The pesticide, Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk)-(Foray 48B)—Pest Control Products(PCP) Act Registration Number: 24977 is being applied.This is a safe, biological control made from a naturally occurring bacterium found on dead or decaying matter in the soil.

Aerial spraying will likely take place May 21 to June 11, 2013. Specific spray dates are weather dependent and will be selected 48 hours in advance and posted on our website. If a scheduled spray is to be cancelled, notice will be provided. Spraying will take place between 5 and 7:30 a.m. at the following locations:

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n little over a week, Toronto Council will finally get a chance to make the call on a casino in the city’s downtown.

It’s a good bet, so to speak, that council won’t be voting yes to a casino in the core of the city. Opposition on the council floor and on the ground is not unanimous, but decisive, and it seems unlikely that the provincial government will sweeten the pot of Toronto’s hosting fee to sway enough to make a difference.

And so, no casino, at least not downtown. The debate, once that final vote happens, will be over.

Or will it?

It may be true that Toronto doesn’t need or want a casino — but that’s not to say Toronto doesn’t need, or really want, more infrastructure to promote tourism and jobs and investments.

Currently, the city’s core is developing very effectively as a mass of new, shall-we-say efficient

david nickle the city housing in the form of tall condominium towers filled with very tiny apartments.

In the midst of those, Toronto does have assets: museums and galleries and sports venues and even a certain amount of convention space.

As city manager Joe Pennachetti noted in his report outlining the benefits of a casino, Toronto needs more convention and trade show space near the downtown if it’s to be competitive with other destinations. A casino, Pennachetti said, would be an easy way to kick-start that development.

That sounds like a mission statement. Council should, if they reject that casino plan, start looking at other ways to redevelop downtown properties in such a way as to draw visitors.

Building a giant new convention centre with nothing but property tax and municipal debt might not be a good idea. But finding ways to create incentives for that sort of development would be a good use of, say, the city’s economic development committee’s time.

Toronto could look at how well it promotes its existing convention space and see if there’s a way to maximize it.

In the past, Toronto’s done well for tourism fueled by a relatively open border, a low Canadian dollar and a thriving theatre scene. The dollar’s too high, and border crossing is a pain, and the theatre scene isn’t what it used to be.

A casino wouldn’t, by itself, have made up for all that. A concerted, positive effort based on consensus, investment and genuine civic pride, though... that might be just the thing.

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Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ▲Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). †Ω*♦Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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community Province pledges to GO service wexpand The provincial government wants to beef up GO Transit service over the next decade.

This year’s budget, delivered on May 2 by the Liberal minority government of Premier Kathleen Wynne, lists as 10-year priorities extending regional transit into “underserviced” areas, increasing rush hour service and working towards all-day GO train and bus service.

For 2013, the Liberals want to boost GO’s service capacity 20 per cent, increase ridership by 50,000, add 16,000 parking spaces and spend on infrastructure upgrades. No dollar amounts are given.

Part of The Big Move transportation plan, the GO expansion will cost $4.9 billion (in 2014 dollars) to complete.

City to decide on passing rule City council is to consider this week the creation of a onemetre passing distance rule that would protect cyclists from overzealous drivers.

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The measure is in line with recent recommendations made by the province’s chief coroner on traffic safety.

If approved the city would become the first jurisdiction to adopt the one-metre passing rule ahead of even the province which has yet to update the Highway Traffic Act. Council is to debate the issue at its meeting this week.

St. Patrick station to become art gallery St. Patrick station on the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line will play host to a photography and animation exhibit during May. Contacting Toronto: Under this Ground features 54 subway posters from celebrated photographer Michael Cook from his exploration of the Toronto sewer system.

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The Toronto Financial District BIA wants public feedback on prospective designs for street pole “wraps.”

The wrapping will protect street poles along Bay Street from graffiti and adhesives, says the BIA, which was formed in 2011.

It’s asking the public to choose one of two patterns at its website www.torontofinancialdistrict.com. Respondents can also provide feedback on improving the designs.

The new-look street poles are part of overall improvements to the area, including new banners, street furniture and sidewalk repairs, intended to give Bay Street a uniform look.

CAA wants residents to weigh in on the province’s worst roads Finch Avenue West among last year’s ‘winners’ RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com

The country’s largest auto club wants dedicated gas tax revenue to pay for the maintenance and upkeep of Ontario’s crumbling road infrastructure.

The Canadian Automobile Association, which launched its annual campaign to locate the worst roads in the province Wednesday morning at Queen’s Park, wants the Liberal government to establish a dedicated fund for road work to be paid through provincial gas tax revenues.

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For the campaign, the CAA is once again inviting road users to weigh in on the worst roads in the province.

Last year’s results placed five Toronto streets in the top 10, with pothole-strewn Dufferin Street receiving the dubious honour of worst

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Toronto’s East Chinatown archway gets stamp of approval Six years ago, the entry to East Chinatown was just a Green P parking lot on the north side of Gerrard Street East.

Today, there’s still a parking lot, but towering over it is the Zhong Hua Men Archway – a traditional Chinatown gate that welcomes visitors to the bustling Asian markets and restaurants around the intersection of Gerrard and Broadview Avenue.

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life. Known as paifang in Mandarin, the stone and wood structures were used to indicate different neighbourhoods in Chinese cities.

Toronto’s gate features unique elements to commemorate the experiences and trials of Chinese immigrants in the 20th century.

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eight from across the country commemorated on a special release of Chinatown Gate stamps by Canada Post.

The stamps were issued May 1 to celebrate Asian Heritage month. Local Ward 30 Councillor Paula Fletcher said the arch, which cost nearly $1 million to build and is 15 metres high, has done the community proud.

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community division CPLC May 15 w55meets Learn how to make your community safer with the 55 Division Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) town hall meeting for Zone 3 and 4 May 15 at 7 p.m. at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. Zone 3 and 4 boundaries are about Danforth Avenue to Lake Ontario and Greenwood Avenue to Victoria Park Avenue.

The focus of this meeting is to enhance communication and develop stronger partnerships between community members and the police.

Members of 55 Division hope to hear any policing concerns and issues from residents and business owners.

The meeting will include a brief overview of the policing issues and initiatives within 55 Division and will focus discussions on the des-

ignated zones.

There will be an opportunity for a question and answer period.

Community members are encouraged to interact with members of the division and members of the CPLC.

Asia’s Got Talent show June 6 from 8 to 10 p.m.

The grand prize winners will receive $1,000 cash and the title of South Asia’s Got Talent winner and more.

Visit www.southasiasgottalent.com to register.

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Celebrate the art of comics during The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF).

Presented by Toronto Public Library and The Beguiling Books & Art, the week-long celebration of comics, graphic novels and their creators culminates in a two-day exhibition and vendor fair, Saturday and Sunday, featuring hundreds of comics creators from around the world at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. Hours for the exhibit and fair are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Visit www.torontocomics.com for details.

Singers, dancers, gymnasts and more are invited to register now for the third annual South Asia’s Got Talent, taking place June 6 at Gerrard India Bazaar.

People must register for the talent show, which takes place as part of the Festival of South Asia, then participate in a live audition June 2 before performing for the South

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HISTORY LESSON: Geoff Kettel, left, and Morgan Cleyn look over the spot of the old Leaside ski jump during ‘The Layers of Thorncliffe Park’ historical walking tour held on Saturday as part of Leaside’s 100th anniversary celebrations.

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WAITING TO WALK: Jan Fuller, centre, lines up Sunday morning in Woodbine Park for the start of the Walk So Kids Can Talk fundraising walkathon to benefit Kids Help Phone.

Help needed for Bowmore FUN-raiser June 14 The Bowmore End of Year FUN-raiser Carnival is set for Friday, June 14 and help is needed.

Money raised will go to

enrichment programs such as Scientists in the Classroom and buses for field trips.

The carnival features activities, games, food trucks,

performances and more.

Contact Sharon at 416-4618061 if you would like to help.

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LEASIDE 100 CELEBRATION: Joyce Clark, left, and Joann Lapointe join a combined local churches chorus in a heritage hymn sing on Sunday at Leaside United Church in celebration of Leaside’s 100th anniversary.

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Two-day celebration begins Saturday >>>from page 1 the school’s alumni organization, the Malvern Red and Black Society, which organized the reunion.

“It will be a wonderful weekend at Malvern,” she added. “We know that we’re going to have one graduate come who went to Malvern in the 1930s – she’s in her 90s – and we’re going to have a fair number coming who were from the 1940s, and then the bulk are ’50s, ’60s and ’70s (graduates).”

The festivities kick off Saturday morning with an opening ceremony featuring the Malvern C.I. Alumni Band, conducted by LieutenantColonel Frances ChiltonMackay, an award-winning musician who graduated from Malvern in 1974, before going on to become the first female director of music for The Band of the Royal Regiment of Canada, the Canadian Force’s most prestigious band.

The opening ceremony also features performances from the school’s choir and cheerleading team, greetings

HEATWAVE Beach Volleyball Challenge 19th Annual Event in Support of Childhood Cancer Research at SickKids One and Two Day Events Saturday July 6, 2013 and/or Sunday July 7, 2013 Competitive and Recreation Co-Ed 6’s Hosted at Ashbridge’s Bay and Woodbine Beach, Toronto Beaches Register and Raise Pledges Today!

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– Vandra Masemann

from guests and a tribute to Principal Line Pinard, who is retiring from teaching.

Saturday events include meet-and-greets in decorated “decade rooms”, a daytime dance with golden oldies played by current students and decade-themed pub nights at local establishments.

At 10 a.m. Sunday, all residents are invited to attend a memorial ceremony at the school’s cenotaph.

Other reunion highlights include guided, historical walking tours and an extensive archival display.

“We have been working on our archives for 10 years,” said Masemann. “We have all the yearbooks back to 1924, and

all the commencement programs back to 1903, so people can look up their relatives, grandparents and so on.”

A decade of monthly archival meetings also inspired a new book.

“We were able to get a lot more information that we could publish in the book as a result of all our research, so we thought it was a good time to sort of collect all that information together and do that,” Masemann said.

“We also had put out a Malvern centennial book for the 100th (anniversary), but now we’ve updated that and we’ve added all-new material ... We wanted to be sure to do as much as we could to capture the first 110 years, and to leave that in good shape for the next generations to come.”

Scores of student volunteers will help execute the event, which also features student-made art and historical displays.

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For details about the Malvern C.I. 110 Reunion, visit www. malverncollegiate.com

Leslie Barns & Leslie Street Connection Track Construction & Traffic Management Consultation #2

Please join representatives of the TTC and City of Toronto Transportation at a follow-up meeting to discuss updated construction and traffic management plans for the Leslie Street connection track and related infrastructure upgrades.

View of Leslie Barns, southeast corner of Leslie Street and Lake Shore Boulevard

Please get in touch to receive project updates: Winnifred Ave

Pape Ave

Heward Ave

Carlaw Ave

Morse St

Logan Ave

Booth Ave

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Morse Street Jr. Public School

Eastern Ave

An Updated and Improved Plan Come find out how the preliminary construction plan discussed at the March 27 community meeting has been updated and improved, and provide additional input to help us finalize a plan that meets the needs of local residents, businesses, and all pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists who live and travel through the area.

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Date: May 21, 2013 Time: 6:30p.m. – 9:00p.m.

Open House: 6:30p.m. – 7:00p.m.

Presentation and Discussion: 7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.

Location: Morse Street Jr. Public School (Gymnasium) 180 Carlaw Avenue (south of Queen St)

Northeast corner of Leslie Street at Eastern Avenue

Elizabeth Garkowski and Niki Angelis Community Liaisons Email: lesliebarns@ttc.ca Tel: 416-894-2823 Website: lesliebarns.ttc.ca

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SPORTS

Eagles basketball team wins gold

sports schedule TDSB GIRLS SOCCER SOUTH REGION – TIER 2 MONDAY, MAY 13 w Harbord CI vs. Monarch Park CI (Monarch Park CI, 1 Hanson St., 2 p.m.) w Malvern B vs. Danforth C & TI (Danforth C & TI, 800 Greenwood Ave., 3 p.m.) w Leaside 2 vs. Riverdale CI (Monarch Park CI, 1 Hanson St., 3:30 p.m.) w Central Commerce Collegiate vs. Parkdale CI (Danforth C & TI, 800 Greenwood Ave., 4:30 p.m.)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 w Northern SS vs. Leaside 2 (Monarch Park CI, 1 Hanson St., 8:30 a.m.) AM w Malvern B vs. Monarch Park CI (Monarch Park CI, 1 Hanson St., 10 a.m.) w Harbord CI vs. Danforth C & TI (Danforth C & TI, 800 Greenwood Ave., 3 p.m.) w Central Commerce Collegiate vs. Riverdale CI (Danforth C & TI, 800 Greenwood Ave., 4:30 p.m.)

BOYS RUGBY SOUTH REGION – JUNIOR w Marc Garneau CI vs. Oakwood CI (Oakwood CI, 991 St.. Clair Ave. W., 3:30 p.m.) w Leaside HS vs. Malvern CI (Northern SS, 851 Mount Pleasant Rd., 4 p.m.)

The U14 East York Eagles boys basketball team won the division 5 Ontario Basketball

Assocation championship on Sunday, April 21.

The team had a perfect 5-0

and defeated the Burlington Skyhawks with a final score of 42-39.

SOUTH REGION – TIER 1 w Marc Garneau CI vs. Oakwood CI (Oakwood CI, 991 St.. Clair Ave. W., 2 p.m.) w Leaside HS @ Malvern CI (Northern SS, 851 Mount Pleasant Rd., 2 p.m.)

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Players are front row, from left, Bryan, Quentin, Kiduse and Rowan. Back row, coach Geoff, coach Vladimir, Bryce, Nathan, Michael, James, Nikola, Garnett, Alaor, Jaden and coach Gerald. Player Michael was missing from the photo.

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• Discover techniques to help you balance business and family needs.

• Access our computers and internet for business research.

• Access our business support services, including group and individual business coaching • Participate in workshops and networking opportunities with other women entrepreneurs

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The program offers 22 weeks of classroom training and 13 weeks of support during business start-up

START DATE: June 10, 2013 Who can apply? Low income women • Unemployed and immigrant women • Women receiving Social Assistance Benefits (OW or ODSP)

For more details, attend an information session offered every Tuesday from 10:00am to 11:00am at our North York location. To register: email gvega@microskills.ca or call Giselle at (416) 247-7181 ext. 2331

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(South of Queen Street East, East of Leslie St.)

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brother. Ashlin has won many contests through hard work and perfect delivery. Congratulations Ashlin and we enjoy having you as part of our team at Metroland Media Toronto.

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Customer Support:

416-774-2284

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a great way to get some exercise and at the same time, allow me to earn money. The mirror has given me a great experience and I hope to continue to work for them in the years to follow.

HOME IMPROVEMENT Directory

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HOME RENOVATIONS

ELECTRICAL

ROOFING

CONCRETE & PAVING

JORDAN D. ELECTRIC KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. BASEMENTS, DECKS & FENCES, CUSTOM MILLWORK SMALL & LARGE REPAIRS

MASTER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR ECRA/ESA LIC 7004913 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • • • •

(416) 887-6819

Lic.# 7003795

Fences ~ Decks ~ Garages New or Restored Concrete Veranda New or Repair Walkways ~ Patio ~ Brick ~ Block Interlock Stone Basement Entrances

Call Peter or Joe 416-285-6962 ~ 416-560-6004

GARAGE LEANING? Ready to fall over?

Garages rebuilt at substantial savings over replacement (single/double) No Permit Required • No Tax Reassesment • No Set Back Issues Just a nice garage at the fraction of the cost of replacement.

Of course we also do General Home Renovations

Call Peter: 416-554-3517

Reno House inc.

All residential renovations, Custom Woodworking Bathrooms Kitchens Basements Additions Plans – Permits - Written Guarantees Licensed-Insured-WSIB Call for all jobs, large and small.

416-254-2155 www.renohouse.ca

RENT-A-HUSBAND Home Improvement Services • Plumbing • Electrical • Drywall • Carpentry • Masonry • Basement Conversions

Complete Renovations

416-693-6169

APPLIANCE REPAIR/INSTALLATION MARS APPLIANCE REPAIR

for low cost, fast, reliable repairs of: • fridges• stoves• dryers• washers • dishwashers• freezers • dehumidifiers• air conditioners Call Mark (Cert. Tech)

416-451-9040

CHIMNEYS

Bricks & Chimneys Repaired and rebuilt Bricks + mortar colour match House-front, pillars, bricks repaired or replaced

Tuckpointing Chris Jemmett Masonry 416-686-8095

Asphalt Paving Free Estimates StreetPrint Bonded and Stamped and Insured Coloured Asphalt

jordanelectric@sympatico.ca

FROM CONCEPTION TO COMPLETION. 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE. LISCENCED & INSURED

Cital Construction

PAVING COMPANY

SERVICE UPGRADE 100, 200, 400 AMP KNOB & TUBE REMOVAL/REWIRING 24/7 TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIRS SERVICE POT LIGHTS INSTALLATION

Since 1956 100 amp and 200 amp services.

Rewire specialist.

Clean and careful.

No job too small.

Residential Only

LANDSCAPING, LAWN CARE, SUPPLIES

Creative IdeaS Landscaping

LAWN CARE: • Garden Design • Landscape Lighting • Sodding & Cutting • Planting & Pruning

STONE WORK: • Interlock Driveways, Patios, Walkways & Parking Pads • Retaining Walls • Natural Stone & Flagstone

416-629-4607

FREE www.CreativeIdeasLandscaping.com ESTIMATE Free Estimates

Seniors Discounts

Spring & Fall Clean-Ups • Lawn Mowing • Seeding & Sodding • Pruning • Garden Bed Maint • Fert & Aerate • Snow Removal

647-210-LAWN (5296) VICTORIA GARDENING

Landscaping, clean up, hedge pruning, weekly maintenance, lawn mowing, trimming

Master Gardener John 647-766-7875

MASONRY & CONCRETE ABU BAKAR BUILDING RESTORATIONS

Residential and Commercial Masonry Repairs, Concrete Work, Interlocking, Brick Repairs, Tuck Pointing, Parging, Caulking, Waterproofing and More!

Fully licensed & insured

Call (416) 743-6017 Email: anna@multiseal.net Website: www.multiseal.net

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Established since 1997 Fully Insured ~ Free Estimates

416-285-4334

almeidapavinginc.com

PLUMBING TOM DAY PLUMBING & DRAINS

Diamond #1 Readers Choice Award Winner!

• All plumbing work • Faucets, toilets, sinks, etc. installed Backed up drains, blocked toilets, basement backups, external/internal drain excavating.

• Video Camera Drain Inspection Damp Basement, Complete Waterproofing Service

416-480-0622

Metro License #PH15982 • MASTER PLUMBER

Yes, we can beat any competitors rates, call for details.

CANADIAN

ROOF

MASTERS

• Shingles • Flat Roofs • Skylights • Chimneys • Eavestroughs • Repairs • Free Estimates

Save UP TO 15% OFF Lic. # B21358

Fully Licensed & Insured

416-626-0777

www.canadianroofmasters.com

TREE/STUMP SERVICES GTA TREE SERVICE

Quick Service!!!

• Experts in Removal of Dangerous Trees • Trimming, Pruning • Stump Removal • Ash Borer Treatment • $2 million Liability + WSIB SPRING SAVINGS 10% OFF! Call Bobby 416-828-TREE (8733) www.GTAtree.com

Auburn Plumbing Inc. Jacob Tree Service Metro Lic# P1538 For all your plumbing needs

• New Work • Replacement, Repairs and Renovations - Faucets, Sinks & Toilets • High Pressure Flushing • Camera Inspection and Pipe Locating • Lead & Galvanized Piping • Plugged Drains & Backed-Up Sewers Quality and Service at Our Best

Call for a FREE estimate (416) 738-0274

IDEAL PLUMBING

· 24 Hour Emergency Service · Plugged Drain Repair •Backflow Prevention · Service Specialist · Flat Rates · Fully Insured · No Extra Charge for Evening & Weekends

Master Lic.# 20557

www.idealplumbingdrain.com SASHA 416-371-7137 ALI 416-828-6611

PAINTING & DECORATING

416-422-3532

ALL TYPES OF ROOF REPAIRS 647-857-5656

416 875 5538

From the local residential drive to the commercial sized lot.

Replacement & Repairs Faucets, Sinks, Pipes, Drains Etc. Furnace, A/C, Water Heater, Gas 28 Years Experience • 24/7

#1 Readers Choice Diamond Award

• SHINGLES • FLAT ROOFS • SKY LIGHTS • CHIMNEY’S • VALLEY’S • ANIMAL PROOFING 15% Senior’s Discount

CONCRETE & PAVING

R&Z PLUMBING & HEATING

with over 30 years experience • Interior & Exterior • Senior Discount • Paper Hanging • Free Estimates

• SIDING/FASCIA • EAVESTROUGH 24 HOURS • TUCKPOINTING EMERGENCY REPAIRS • VENTING • GUTTER GUARDS • ANIMAL REMOVAL

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ROOFING DUN-RITE REPAIRS

BEST RATES AND SERVICE IN TOWN

416.661.9393

Metro License #PH23521

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1997

• Tree & Shrub Removals • Pruning • Planting Landscape Design • FREE ESTIMATES 24hr Emergency Service

(416) 417-TREE (8733) Danny • 416 845 3909

ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED • FREE• Stump Grinding

• Professional Tree Trimming • Dangerous Tree Removal • Cabling and Bracing • City of Toronto Arborist Reports • Lot Clearing

info@metrotree.ca | www.metrotree.ca

WATERPROOFING LEAKY BASEMENT? CALL THE EXPERTS!

Best Prices

ROOFING

416-693-6169

QUALITY ROOF REPAIRS

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• REPAIRS • VALLEY • FLATS • SKYLIGHTS • TRAPS • ANIMAL PREVENTION /REMOVAL • FLASHING • CHIMNEY CLEANING • VENTING • CAULKING • SOFFIT • FASCIA • ALL EAVESTROUGH REPAIRS • RAcOONS • TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEY REBUILDS 15% SENIORS DISCOUNTS • SAME DAY SERVICE

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416-820-3634

Call 416-798-7284 to plan your advertising campaign today!

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DOING BUSINESS YOUR WAY DOWNTOWN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

416 603 9156 • dagcars.ca Scan to visit downtownautomotivegroup.com

ALL-IN FINANCE

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*Lease offer is provided through Lexus Financial Services, on approved credit to qualified retail customers. The $494 per month for 48 months OAC plus HST is offered on a new 2013 ES350 Elegance Edition. A down payment of $5,000 is required and annual security deposit is waived. Annual interest rate is 3.5% over 48 months with a residual value of $18,170.00 at the end of term. $6,208 is due at delivery which includes the first lease payment of $494 and $5000 down payment plus HST are required at delivery. Maximum number of kilometres over lease term is 80,000. A $0.20/km excessive kilometer charge comes into effect after 80,000 km. Limited time offers only apply to retail customers at Lexus Downtown. Dealer order/trade may be required. Offers are subject to change without notice. Offers expire at May month’s end unless extended or revised. Call 416 603 9100 or visit Lexus Downtown for complete details.

ST. RIVER

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508 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario 416 975 3800 nissandowntown.ca

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*Nissan Financial Services makes available to retail purchase customers a 0% APR purchase finance offer for up to 84 months or a $4000 Customer cash rebate offer on the purchase of a new 2012 Versa Hatchback from Nissan Downtown. Offer is valid between May 1st and 31st, 2013. Terms and conditions apply. Call 416 975 3800 or visit Nissan Downtown for complete details on this offer.

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549 King Street East Toronto, Ontario 416 975 2623 infinitidowntown.ca T. NT S IAME PARL

2012 NISSAN VERSA HATCH APR

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INFINITI DOWNTOWN

*Leasing offers available O.A.C. from Infiniti Financial Services based on a new 2013 Infiniti G37x AWD (G4XG73 /AA00/Luxury A7) with an annual lease rate of 1.9%. Monthly lease of $537 for a 48 month term. Down payment of $0 and first monthly payment required. Buy back is $18,898.50 at end of term. Total lease obligation is $25,776. Cost to finance over term is $2,238.32. Model shown may be different from actual lease vehicle. Lease offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,995. Applicable license fees, insurance registration, PPSA and taxes are excluded. $0 security deposit required. 16,000 km per year allowance applies. Additional charge of $0.15/km applies after 16,000 km. Terms and conditions apply. Offer valid until May 31st, 2013. Call 416 975 2623 or visit Infiniti Downtown for complete details.

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2013 INFINITI G37X AWD * LEASE FOR ONLY $

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Limited time lease and finance offers available from Toyota Financial Services on approved credit *All-in price of a new 2013 Corolla CE Manual (Model BU42EMA is $17,004. All-in price includes freight and fees (PDE, EHF, OMVIC fee and air condition tax, where applicable). HST, licensing, registration and insurance are extra. †0.9% purchase finance APR on a new 2013 Corolla CE Manual (Model BU42EMA) 84 months equals a bi-weekly payment of $91 for 182 bi-weekly payments with a down payment or trade equivalent of $0, when you apply the $1,000 Customer Incentive. Cost of borrowing is $515 for a total obligation of $16,519. ◊$1,000 Customer Incentive on a new, unregistered, 2013 Corolla CE Manual is valid on Toyota retail delivery (excluding fleet sales) when leased, financed or purchased from Downtown Toyota. Customer Incentives include tax and will be applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. Vehicles receiving Customer Incentives must be purchased, registered and delivered between May 1 and May 31, 2013. Offers are valid between May 1 and May 31, 2013, and are subject to change without notice.

All rights are reserved. Please visit Downtown Toyota or call 416 465 5471 for complete details.

DOWNTOWN

DVP

QUEE

BI-WEEKL WEEKLY FOR 84 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN INCL INCLUDES $1,000 CUSTOMER INCENTIVE◊

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LEXUS DOWNTOWN

740 Dundas St. E. at DVP Toronto, Ontario 416 603-9100 lexusdowntown.ca

DOING BUSINESS YOUR WAY DOWNTOWN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

416 603 9156 • dagcars.ca Scan to visit downtownautomotivegroup.com

ALL-IN FINANCE

DOWNTOWN

91

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2013 LEXUS ES35O

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DVP . E.

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ST. RIVER

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508 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario 416 975 3800 nissandowntown.ca

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*Nissan Financial Services makes available to retail purchase customers a 0% APR purchase finance offer for up to 84 months or a $4000 Customer cash rebate offer on the purchase of a new 2012 Versa Hatchback from Nissan Downtown. Offer is valid between May 1st and 31st, 2013. Terms and conditions apply. Call 416 975 3800 or visit Nissan Downtown for complete details on this offer.

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549 King Street East Toronto, Ontario 416 975 2623 infinitidowntown.ca T. NT S IAME PARL

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$

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INFINITI DOWNTOWN

*Leasing offers available O.A.C. from Infiniti Financial Services based on a new 2013 Infiniti G37x AWD (G4XG73 /AA00/Luxury A7) with an annual lease rate of 1.9%. Monthly lease of $537 for a 48 month term. Down payment of $0 and first monthly payment required. Buy back is $18,898.50 at end of term. Total lease obligation is $25,776. Cost to finance over term is $2,238.32. Model shown may be different from actual lease vehicle. Lease offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,995. Applicable license fees, insurance registration, PPSA and taxes are excluded. $0 security deposit required. 16,000 km per year allowance applies. Additional charge of $0.15/km applies after 16,000 km. Terms and conditions apply. Offer valid until May 31st, 2013. Call 416 975 2623 or visit Infiniti Downtown for complete details.

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Limited time lease and finance offers available from Toyota Financial Services on approved credit *All-in price of a new 2013 Corolla CE Manual (Model BU42EMA is $17,004. All-in price includes freight and fees (PDE, EHF, OMVIC fee and air condition tax, where applicable). HST, licensing, registration and insurance are extra. †0.9% purchase finance APR on a new 2013 Corolla CE Manual (Model BU42EMA) 84 months equals a bi-weekly payment of $91 for 182 bi-weekly payments with a down payment or trade equivalent of $0, when you apply the $1,000 Customer Incentive. Cost of borrowing is $515 for a total obligation of $16,519. ◊$1,000 Customer Incentive on a new, unregistered, 2013 Corolla CE Manual is valid on Toyota retail delivery (excluding fleet sales) when leased, financed or purchased from Downtown Toyota. Customer Incentives include tax and will be applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. Vehicles receiving Customer Incentives must be purchased, registered and delivered between May 1 and May 31, 2013. Offers are valid between May 1 and May 31, 2013, and are subject to change without notice.

All rights are reserved. Please visit Downtown Toyota or call 416 465 5471 for complete details.

DOWNTOWN

DVP

QUEE

BI-WEEKL WEEKLY FOR 84 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN INCL INCLUDES $1,000 CUSTOMER INCENTIVE◊

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LEXUS DOWNTOWN

740 Dundas St. E. at DVP Toronto, Ontario 416 603-9100 lexusdowntown.ca