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New school, hub, park, housing for Bloor-Dufferin TARA HATHERLY thatherly@insidetoronto.com The intersection of Bloor and Dufferin will soon have a new high school, community hub, park and affordable housing.

The project was announced during a news conference at the site earlier this month. Local politicians and Toronto District School Board (TDSB) staff joined Minister of Education Mitzie Hunter for the announcement.

"This new school and community hub will revitalize this busy community intersection," Hunter said. "We’re really making the best use of this space possible...

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’Army of moms’ behind Nutcracker costumes HILARY CATON hcaton@insidetoronto.com It’s Nutcracker season at Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative Movement and everything is in full swing.

Dress rehearsals with full hair and makeup are underway before opening night Dec. 15 and any last minute touches to costumes are being done by Bouman’s mini "army of moms" both past and present.

The production, which is celebrating its 31st anniversary, is the highlight of the year for the Parkdale ballet school.

But what brings the production together are the authentic and storied costumes.

Co-costume co-ordinators Moira McCallum and Kathryn Smith are the women who have been making sure every bodice, strap, tutu and dress fit each girl like a glove. Both have been sewing since

childhood.

"When I first saw the costumes I thought they were awesome. I did not expect that level of quality from a community ballet school. I was really impressed," said McCallum, who works as a wardrobe stylist for film and television.

McCallum and her counterpart have been working on the Nutcracker costumes since October.

"Last week we had four rehearsals in costumes because we needed to see the kids dance in their costumes and then tweak whatever needs to be tweaked based on the kids’ feedback . Ideally, we want everybody to look the best they can look. That’s our job," said Smith.

Smith has been a costume co-ordinator for the past four years and McCallum for the last two. The pair have a synergy that creates a seamless workflow between them, which is needed as it enters

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Performs take to the stage at Pia Bouman School of Ballet’s dress rehearsal of The Nutcracker at Humberside Collegiate. crunch time.

All of the costumes in the play have been handmade and altered by hand by parent volunteers.

There are even some costumes still being used today that appeared in the very

first Nutcracker production 31 years ago.

"We don’t have a budget for this kind of thing. We don’t buy new costumes every year. We reuse, we alter, we change, add ribbon, cover up a food stain. We do

anything and everything under the sun," Bouman told The Villager from her 6 Noble St. studio.

"When you look at the costumes you can see they’ve aged. I have some that go back to the first

year. We have few pieces actually, about six costumes, that have been given a new life since the first year."

Some of the costumes were bought 31 years ago at a Goodwill on Roncesvalles Avenue by Bouman herself.

She went hunting for days for gently used dresses that could be used in the play, and she’s personally dyed and painted some of them.

The bulk of the costume altering process is caused by dancers changing roles each year, but neither Smith nor McCallum mind.

The school promotes inclusivity among the girls enrolled and no one has to be a typical dancer body type to be a part of the play.

"People say it’s a miracle we pull this thing off every year," said Smith.

"But I say, it’s not a miracle it’s just a lot of work."

The production runs Dec. 16 to 18 at Humberside Collegiate, 280 Quebec Ave. For ticket info, visit http:// www.piaboumanschool.org/nutcracker

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Food for thought Torontonians encouraged to serve Syrian refugees a taste of Canada TARA HATHERLY thatherly@insidetoronto.com After coming to Canada as Syrian refugees, it was a year-and-a-half before Khalil Aldroubi and his family were invited to a Canadian home for dinner.

Aldroubi, his wife and their five kids came to Canada in spring 2015, but it wasn’t until this fall that the family had an opportunity to connect with a local family over some Canadian food. It was a program called Syrian Welcome Dinners, founded by Torontonian Melissa Jones, that made it happen.

“When I met the family from Canada in the program, to connect, I felt so happy and also all my family was happy,” Aldroubi told Metroland Media Toronto in an interview in English and Arabic, with program volunteer Anis Nasr translating when needed.

Aldroubi and his family were so excited to visit a Canadian home for dinner that he likened it to people anxiously awaiting Christmas morning.

“It was the same feeling for all my family and I waiting to meet the (Canadian) family,” he said. “I’m so happy that happened with my family. The dinner had a very strong impact, not only on myself, on my children too. We have tremendous gratitude.”

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Mohamad Khalil Aldroubi, left, and Samr Chehab Abdulkarim tells Melissa Jones, Founder of Syrian Welcome Dinner, about the dinner they recently had with hosts Dale Hidebrand and Marlene Sagada.

There are many other Syrian refugees who have yet to experience an evening in a Canadian home connecting with new friends over a meal, said Jones.

“It seems to be quite common that once Syrians are here, and I’m referring to government-sponsored ones, they aren’t really fully integrating with society or getting a chance to meet locals,” she said. “This is a way to really reach out and help the cause, and help these families that have been through so much, and with a low commitment and really making an impact and difference on their integration into the city.”

The Danforth resident was inspired to start the program when she met a newly arrived Syrian family and left wanting to do more to welcome them to

Torontonians encouraged to serve Syrian refugees a taste of Canada Syrian Welcome Dinners is looking for a transportation sponsor.

Currently, transportation is provided by hosts if possible, or by Jones, her husband or volunteers, who sometimes rent vans out-of-pocket to drive refugees to dinners. Syrian families are often larger than standard vehicles carry, and public transportation can be difficult for large families with small children who are new to the city. Jones is hoping to find more sustainable transportation for the program.

Contact her at info@welcomedinners.ca or 647-462-5626 for more information about being a transportation sponsor. her community. Having lived abroad before, she also sympathized with trying to integrate and make connections in a new country with a new culture. She started networking with her friends and community to find hosts, and now she’s turning to the rest of Toronto to help welcome the city’s newest residents.

“I’ve heard from both sides, the hosts and the Syrians, that it’s just been a memory that they will always cherish,” Jones said.

“It’s a bit odd, you know to have a stranger over in your house for dinner, but for the people that are open to it, it seems to be really moving and touching.”

Dale Hildebrand and Marlene Sagada hosted Aldroubi and his family for dinner.

“The dinner was great,” Hildebrand said. “They said they were going to have us over for Syrian food sometime, so that’ll be fun. We’re looking forward to that.”

Aldroubi admitted he was nervous when his family came to Canada. He held back tears recalling what it felt like to arrive and realize they were in “a beautiful country” where refugees are respected and appreciated the same as everyone else.

Adapting to a new life doesn’t happen instantly for refugees. Khalil shared how hearing a helicopter overhead triggered fear in him and tears from his small child, with flashbacks of war still fresh in their minds although they were on Canadian soil. He said there’s no way to compare his new home in Canada with the one he left behind.

“Someone asked me, how do you find Canada? I say here I can sleep. Because in my country, I can’t sleep, because I fear for our safety,” he shared. “You

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can hear bombs. I’m so scared, because at any time, not just in the day, someone can come to take anyone from my family and can kill them.”

Something as simple as dinner can help people who have been through so much, Hildebrand said.

“It’s all fine and good for us to approve of our government’s policy to bring refugees to Canada, but to actually be able to interact with them, to welcome them directly, I think that’s something that many Canadians could do,” he said.

“These folks are just hungry for learning about Canadian culture and really want to make that connection to Canada. Just go out on a limb and invite a family in, you’re really going to enjoy it.”

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As gracious hosts, let’s not disappoint Syrian families now For many Syrian refugees who now call Canada their home, things must finally be settling in. For many who came in the first wave, a harsh reality awaits at the end of the month, however, when their federal living allowance comes to an end.

After 12 months, families stop receiving what could amount to $1,400 per month from the government. If jobs are not yet in place, or housing, the new year could bring some serious financial hardship.

In a country that has openly embraced more than 35,500 Syrian refugees since November 2015, we can feel good about living in a place so willing to help those desperate and in need. But our good deeds cannot end there.

Community programs like Syrian Welcome Dinners, founded by Torontonian Melissa Jones, are setting a great example of the kind of support people can continue to offer, even if it is in a small way.

Wanting to help to give Syrian families a warm welcome to the neighbourhood, Jones began a group that looks for volunteers to host them for a dinner at their home. As she says, this simple gesture makes a world of difference in that family’s integration into the city. It exposes them to our Canadian culture and connects them more deeply to their community.

These people’s journey settling in our city needs to stay front and centre for more than just the exciting first few months - particularly now that the financial assistance piece is nearing its expiration date.

We need to continue to offer support in various ways.

Learning English is a major barrier for many. Perhaps people could offer English conversation clubs in their neighbourhood. Syrian children in new schools no doubt face an intimidating integration into their peers’ social circles. How can we help them make new friends?

It is encouraging to see Torontonians like Jones taking initiative, even when it is at their own expense. In addition to volunteers willing to host dinners, she is also looking for a transportation sponsor. Currently, Syrian families are picked up by dinner hosts or by Jones or her husband. Because Syrian families are often larger and with small children, they sometimes have to rent a van to get them to their host dinner. Contact info@welcomedinners.ca if you can assist.

Many of the new families upon arrival spoke of the wonder and appreciation they felt being accepted so readily into this country. As time presses on, let’s not disappoint them now.

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Help for the helpless is often too far away There’s a man people are calling Larry. Larry was sleeping in front of the Walmart in Scarborough Village.

He looks older than his 55 years. People assumed he had no home.

But Larry (not his real name) has a home: an apartment in a Toronto Community Housing building nearby.

He didn’t want to be there, though. His arm hurts, so he can’t clean the apartment.

Eventually, that drove him outside.

Joy Robertson saw Larry outside Walmart more than once. Then, a few weeks ago, she spoke with him.

"All he needed was someone to help him clean," said Robertson, who runs a neighbourhood group called Scarborough

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When she approached Larry, his forehead was bruised and some coins were scattered around him.

He was wearing torn size 10 sneakers; his only footwear.

Robertson wanted to help. She visited the apartment with a Toronto Public Health nurse.

There was no bed. Larry slept on a broken piece of sectional couch. His fridge

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Robertson wrote to people for Larry, saying he "admits to depression and drinks wine to escape depression and life issues, but said he will try again after the holidays to quit."

"It would be nice to see him have (a) comfortable place to sleep, a daybed maybe, and some food items."

She remembers a youth sleeping in the local community centre this summer, his possessions in plastic bags. He’s gone now.

It wouldn’t take much to make these situations better, Robertson said. Why aren’t these people getting approached by agencies and charities which are supposed to help?

Why, she asked, can’t we at least post lists of services

in every Toronto community centre? Then people can get help for others who need it desperately.

Agincourt Community Services, a Scarborough agency, gave Larry a $25 Walmart gift card to buy new shoes.

But in many corners of Toronto, charity can be far away, and Larry has no TTC tokens. Robertson was looking for a cleaner, but that’s not something most agencies will do.

The real problem isn’t money, she argued. It’s getting services to people that need them.

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The Dundas-St. Clarens Parkette to get $150K makeover

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The Dundas West Business Improvement Area’s (BIA) vision for the Dundas-St. Clarens Parkette is one step closer to becoming a reality.

Desires to improve the parkette, located at 1717 Dundas St. W., have been swirling around for about three years; but, the ball finally got rolling in the spring after the community was able to secure $150,000 from nearby development projects through Section 42.

The BIA’s co-ordinator, Helder Ramos, is happy to see the final concept come to life.

"It’s a relief for one to know it’s happening, and it’s great that the City of Toronto and the councillor believed it was enough of a priority to get it done now," Ramos explained.

"It incorporates many of the ideas put forth by residents and BIA members. I think the vision that’s been carried forth is the right one and what we hope is that now people

will make use of it."

The parkette’s upgrade is a collaborative effort of the BIA, the surrounding community and the local councillor for Davenport, Ward 18, Ana Bailao.

Construction is expected to begin in 2017. The new parkette will include new curved benches; increased greenery; chess tables; a path from the back of the park to the wider open piazza space, through to the front facing Dundas Street West; and raised planters for a community garden.

"The community gardens (are) important because it creates a reason for people to go to the park, and it creates a space for people who live in apartments to do some gardening," Ramos said.

"We want to create a gathering space and the community garden is one aspect."

One thing residents won’t see in the park is the existing playground. Bailao said the idea to remove it comes "totally from the community," due to the space being limited.

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The area is also wellserved by neighbouring parks, with playgrounds such as McCormick Park, McGregor Park and the green space at Shirley Street School.

"A lot of the people said they’d like to have this space (Dundas-St. Clarens) for other kinds of activities," Bailao explained.

Suggested programming ideas for the space include small markets and sidewalk sales, making it a potential central location for activities organized by the BIA. Ramos said he’d like to see various markets and vendors use the space during the Dundas West Fest.

"This space will also be good for people to just hang out in," Ramos added.

"It creates an inviting meeting space for people.

We, as a BIA, just want the park to be used. It’s been abandoned for too long."

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The TDSB approved the relocation of the schools to the former Brockton High School building in 2013. At the same time, it declared 7.3 acres of the Bloor-Dufferin site surplus.

Anxious about what would happen to the surplus land, Davenport community members, the TDSB, City of Toronto and Province of Ontario worked together to find a solution that would benefit the community. The result is a "legacy redevelopment plan" featuring a proposed 30,000-square-foot community centre with a licensed child care centre.

The surplus land was purchased by CD Capital Developments (Acquisition) Limited for a base price of $121,530,000, following what the TDSB said was a highly competitive procurement process by the Toronto Lands Corporation (TLC), the school board’s real estate arm.

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"The benefits to this community go beyond the schools. This will be a vibrant community hub and will preserve and maybe expand child care spaces," said Davenport TDSB Trustee Marit Styles. "We really did, I think, set a new, innovative path forward for future developments like this."

A facilitator has been appointed by the Province and City to meet with community members and stakeholders to develop

plans for the community hub. Housing density, park size and other details at the site are also not yet determined. The first public consultation is expected to take place in January.

"This is an important site in the heart of Davenport. It is a crucial site of the city of Toronto," said Ana Bailao, city councillor for Davenport. "I look forward to working with the selected developer, local residents and our partners to ensure that this development fits within the character of the neighbourhood and contains the green space, community hub, child care, affordable housing and heritage preservation that our community expects."

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The Elves and the Shoemaker Puppet Show WHEN: 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Runnymede Library, 2178 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Elaine Grisola COST: Free A puppetry rendition of the classic tale, “The Elves and the Shoemaker.” For children ages 4 and up. No registration required.

Holiday Card Workshop WHEN: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: High Park Library, 228 Roncesvalles Avenue CONTACT: Georgina, COST: Free Impress your friends and family this holiday season with cards made by you! All ages welcome.

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O Friday, December 23 City of Toronto Christmas Concert WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: City Hall Rotunda, 100 Queen St. W. CONTACT: Theresa Bailie, 416-392-7805, http://www.toronto.ca/protocol, protocol@toronto.ca COST: Free Celebrate the holiday season at the City of Toronto’s annual Christmas Concert. The free concert will feature local choirs, guest host Adam Wylde and a special visit from the man in red himself: Santa!

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Night In Bethlehem WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: 1548 Kipling Avenue CONTACT: Iain Davis, 647-964-4243, iain. davis20@gmail.com COST: Free Richview Baptist Church Christmas Story Production. Walk through the Christmas story, talk to the characters, see live animals, activities for all ages.

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Etobicoke Community Concert Band WHEN: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Etobicoke Collegiate Institute, 86 Montgomery Road CONTACT: Rob Hunter, (416) 410-1570, rghunter1@sympatico.ca COST: $15.00, Children under 12 - Free Christmas Sweater Swinging.

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Pet Photos with Santa WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: 245 Queens Quay West CONTACT: Jennifer, 416-360-PAWS(7297) Ext.221, http://www.pawsway.ca/, Jennifer.Pandelidis@purina.nestle. com COST: visit website for details Santa is back in town and making a special stop at Purina PawsWay this December 17-18, (no photos between 2-3 p.m.).

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Complete Restoration. Finished Basements.

Painting. Bathrooms. Ceramic Tiles. Complete Framing. Leaking Basements. House Additions.

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Local Plumbing Service Faucets, Sinks, Toilets, Showers, Laundry, Main Valve, Leaky Pipes, Plugged Drains. Licensed & Insured.

24/7. Senior Discount!

416-661-2002 Waste Removal

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RAY PLUMBING SERVICE Repairs & Replacement, Faucets, Sinks, Toilets, Drains, Main Valve, Leaky Pipes, Drain Cleaning.

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416-880-4151

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HARDWOOD FLOOR SANDING. Specializing in stain/ refinishing.

Call for Free Estimate! Reasonable rates.

Paul 416-564-8410

1(62 )/225,1* Carpet installation starting from $1.19/ sq.ft. Hardwood, laminate at low prices. 27 yrs experience.

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