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King’s Tacos has collected roughly five tons of food AARON D’ANDREA adandrea@metroland.com

Karen told Metroland they will still accept donations while they continue to work out logistics. According to its Facebook page, King’s Tacos has been accepting the following: rice, canned tuna, oil, pastas, sugar, coffee, water, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, baby supplies, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, first aid kits and more. Donations can be dropped off at the restaurant at 1190 St. Clair Ave. W.

Donations bound for earthquake-stricken Mexico sit in storage awaiting shipment, following a collection drive by King’s Tacos’ Karen and Javier Aragon. Javier Aragon/photo

lot of people that know us and trust us." Javier said he was surprised by the amount of people who came to donate. "I thought we’re going to use that corner (of the restaurant) for the items, like a very small

space to put a few boxes of items," he said. "I didn’t release I had to put my truck in front of the place and fill it every day." Currently, the brother and sister duo are working out logistics to privately ship the goods to a small Mexican town

that hasn’t received much help, which could take a few weeks. "Probably a month after (a disaster), people start to forget," Karen said. "People don’t have a house yet, they’re still hungry, they’re still sleeping in the street and who’s going to

look after those people? Even though it’s taking longer, I think it’s going to be helpful anyway for those that think they were forgotten." To stay up-to-date, visit www.facebook.com/kings.tacos.

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avier and Karen Aragon were shocked when they kept hearing about devastating earthquakes rocking their home country, Mexico, in September. "Think about all those people that lost everything," Javier, 27, said. "Many people lost their families." On Sept. 19, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocked central Mexico, killing close to 400 people, destroying many buildings and leaving thousands homeless. Karen, 33, told Metroland Media Toronto they have family and friends who work and study in Mexico City, which was seriously impacted by the quake. "We were trying to contact them and they were not answering," she said. "It was like three or four hours of suspense." Eventually, they responded saying they were OK, but they were evacuated from their homes. That earthquake struck on the 32nd anniversary of the 1985 quake that killed thousands of people. Earlier in the month, a magnitude 8.1 earthquake shook Mexico’s southern coast, killing more than 100 people. On Sept. 23, another quake rattled the same region. After the Sept. 19 disaster, the Aragon’s decided to take action. "I went to my sister’s office and started to talk about it (helping out)," Javier said. "I told her I really want to and we can do it together and let’s see what we can do." So they started to collect non-perishable food items at their family’s restaurant, King’s Tacos, located at St. Clair Avenue West and Dufferin Street. Using their Facebook page as a communication tool, over the span of a few days, donations started to roll in. Since then, they’ve collected roughly fivetons worth of items, Karen said. "The main idea was to taken advantage of the place," she said. "We know here, there’s a

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CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com "Bits and pieces." Despite its iconic status among Canadian boxing aficionados, that’s all Toronto-born boxing legend George Chuvalo remembers of his epic, 15-round brawl against Muhammad Ali back on March 29, 1966 before a hometown crowd at Maple Leaf Gardens. "Fighting Ali here in Toronto was the biggest fight of my career. It’s something that I’ll always remember; something I’ll always value," said Chuvalo, 80, in an interview last week following a Heritage Toronto presentation commemorating his historic world heavyweight championship loss to "The Greatest" more than 51 years ago. "But when people ask me about what I remember, I say the same thing I have with all my other fights: I remember bits and pieces. You don’t remember the whole fight, you just remember the bits and pieces." Lucky for Chuvalo, a new commemorative plaque soon to be installed on Ossington Avenue

will help further cement the momentousness of the fight in not just his memory, but in Toronto’s history. Set to be placed outside the former site of Earl "Sully" Sullivan’s Toronto Athletic Club - the local boxing institution where Ali trained for the Chuvalo match the plaque at 109 Ossington Ave. will not just pay tribute to the fight itself, but will recall the circumstances that brought the bout to Toronto in the first place, said Ellen Scheinberg of Heritage Toronto. The fight, she explained, came at a pivotal point in Ali’s career when his controversial support of The Nation of Islam and his opposition to the Vietnam War had him effectively banned from fighting in the United States. "Ali risked his career and his freedom fighting for his cause - a cause that parallels the fight that’s going on today with the peaceful protestors among athletes who are taking a knee," she said, noting that while Ali was originally supposed to fight American boxer Ernie Terrell for the world heavyweight title in ’66, no American city would agree to

when perhaps the most remarkable athlete in the modern world a black man despised for speaking his mind, despised for his religion and his anti-war views - was boycotted by every other city, he was welcomed here in Toronto," Winsor said. "It is, I hope, a mark of the tolerance and generosity of this city, and that’s why we want to remember this moment from our past." The plaque will also serve as inspiration for a generation of young boxers looking to follow in Ali and Chuvalo’s footsteps - boxers like 18-year-old Graeme Matthews, a junior welterweight who now trains out of the relocated Sully’s Boxing and Athletic Club on Dupont Street. "It’s an honour to train there," the aspiring 2020 Olympian said of boxing out of the same club Ali trained for his 1966 Toronto bout. "We have all these photos up on the walls at the gym and pieces of memorabilia all around. We even have Muhammad Ali’s speed bag and I get to hit that every once in a while, so it’s really inspiring to know that the Great One hit the same bag."

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Canadian boxing legend George Chuvalo (left) and Heritage Toronto’s Ellen Scheinberg help unveil a plaque at the Lower Ossington Theatre, in commemoration of the 1966 George Chuvalo/ Muhammad Ali prize fight and the great Ali’s training sessions at the Toronto Athletic Club on Ossington Avenue. host him, so the fight was moved here to Toronto. "It was because of his activism, his boxing prowess and his charisma, that Ali became a great international icon." That sentiment was echoed by

Shawn Winsor of the Ossington Community Association, whose members spearheaded the "twoyear journey" to establish the heritage plaque commemorating the fight. "Toronto can be proud that

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Suburban councillors lead by delaying For some Toronto politicians, kicking a problem down the road instead of facing it is a good strategy. Soon, you’ll see them try it again. Rooming houses, any rooming house, are illegal in Scarborough, North York and north Etobicoke. The city is proposing licensing them in parts of those neighborhoods - providing a legal, low-cost option for housing tenants elsewhere in Toronto already have. Local councillors know their residents - at least those whose faces they see at public meetings - hate the idea. But those councillors suspect they can’t win if this goes to court. As Chin Lee from Scarborough put it recently, there’s a housing

MIKE ADLER Edges of Toronto shortage and housing could be considered a human right. Such councillors have delayed legalizing rooming houses in the suburbs. They delayed throughout the last term of council, and most of this one. Chances are, when the current proposal finally reaches Toronto Council this fall, these councillors will insist more consulta-

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tions are needed - again. Lee and others blame neighbourhood problems on rooming house tenants. "I do know of many who drive BMWs, Porshes, but they’re not willing to spend money on housing," he told constituents at a meeting. after encouraging them to speak against the proposal at council’s Executive Committee. Kenneth Hale of the Advocacy Centre for Tenants believes some of these local politicians are exploiting fear. Rooming houses are something they can take a ferocious stand on, he says. But while rallying their anxious homeowners, they aren’t offering up other solutions for affordable housing in neighborhoods where it’s badly needed, or suggesting where thousands of students enrolled at the city’s

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High Park North neighbourhood. Feedback can be given at a community meeting that will be held in the auditorium at Humberside Collegiate Institute at 280 Quebec Ave., near Annette Street, from 7 to 9 p.m. The study is part of a set of recommendations from city staff relating to a series of proposed highrise rental developments slated for the area. Staff recommended that the study for the apartment neighbourhoods located north of Bloor Street West, west of Keele Street, south of Glenlake Avenue and east of Gothic Avenue be undertaken. NEW YORK PORK A community meeting has been planned to discuss an application that will redevelop the vacant lands which slaughter-

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Luxury in the Heart of the City, Amenity-loaded building with fantastic layout, floor to ceiling windows with breathtaking views! Yonge and Dundas Square, Eaton Centre, subway, St. Michael’s Hospital, Ed Mirvish Theatre, Nathan Phillips Square, Massey Hall, Ryerson, U of T, George Brown! Perfect for a first time buyer/investor, walk score 100! $499,900.

Updated & spacious 3 bdrm with Large eat-in kitchen, Open concept Living/Dining Room, walk-out to backyard with no neighbours, large finished bsmt. Located in a quiet, excellent maintained & friendly community within walking distance to GO train, Shopping Centre, schools, transit & short 5 mins drive to QEW / Hwy 403. $499,000

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Great Alderwood location has two garages with hydro. 135ft depth. Hardwood floors thru-out. Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and walkout to back porch/yard. Open concept living/dining room. 3 bedrooms. Finished basement with bath. Close to TTC, hwy, shopping, etc.

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RARE OPPORTUNITY IN PRIME LOCATION! Spacious 3 Bed, 2 Bath. Same Owner For Almost 50 Years! Hardwood Throughout, Private Cul-De-Sac, Steps To Subway Station, Highly Rated Schools. And Plenty Of Parking. Live-In or Invest.

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BRIGHT, SPACIOUS, FREEHOLD GEM! 3+1 Bdrm Townhouse Nestled in Sought After Area. Open Concept Design With W/O To Fenced Backyard. Lrg Mstr W/ Ensuite, Full Bsmnt W/ Sep Entr. All Amenities In Walking Distance.

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50 FT LOT OPPORTUNITY! Invest in this 4 bdrm, 2 wshrm detached brick home. Spacious layout with 2 Kitchens, Separate entrance, Large fenced lot, Proximity to schools, shops, Hwy, and all conveniences.

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Detached Bungalow on quiet treelined St. In high demand neighborhood, eat-in kitchen, hardwood flr, finished basement ideal for in-law suite, walk out to deck, garage & long private drive.

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STOUFFVILLE 2 STOREY! 2800 Sq Ft Renovated Masterpiece with Rare 3 Car Garage on a Lrg Lot Steps to Downtown. Over $300k in Upgrades. Chef’s Kitchen. Jaw Dropping Master Ensuite. Full Basement Apt. Private Backyard Retreat with Pool, B/I BBQ and Patio.

Beautiful 4 bdrm home with full privacy+ no neighbours behind!. Huge eat-in kitchen with breakfast area and walkout to yard. Open concept living & dining room. Master with 4pc ensuite + walkin closet, Double car garage. Great location.

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HEART OF LONG BRANCH! Gorgeous New townhome, Thousands spent on upgrades, 1+1 bdrm, bright sunlit, open concept layout, upgraded laminate floor, granite counter tops, s/s appl., w/o to balcony. Amazing Value.

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Beautiful 4 Bdrm, 2-Stry Home, Premium 58’ Lot In High-Demand ‘Parkwoods’!! Open Concept Liv/Din Rms, Gourmet Kit W/ Granite Counters, Lrg Master Bdrm W/ Ensuite, Fin Bsmnt, Amazing Backyard Retreat! Close To Top-Rated Schools, Transit & Highways!

Prestigious upgraded 4 bedroom 2 storey, approximately 4300 sqft of opulence, situated on 55ft lot. 20 ft ceiling in family room, gourmet kitchen with granite countertop, 5 bathrooms, ensuites in all bedrooms, 3 car garage, simply breathtaking.

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CUSTOM BUILT MASTERPIECE!! Luxury Toronto 2 Stry 4 bdrm, loaded with amazing upgrades, heated flrs, LED lighting, Open Concept layout, Huge family rm, Gourmet Kitchen, granite counter, Brkfst Bar, S. S. Appl, Skylight, fin. Bsmnt, 2 tier deck, w/ hot tub.

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HUGE 50 X 201FT LOT!! Incredible spacious 4 level backsplit with gorgeous landscaped lot. 4 bdrm, 3 wshrm. Open concept liv/din rm w/ bay window. Eat-in kit w/ skylight. Huge fam rm w/ walk-out to backyard. Amazing fin bsmnt. Double car garage + 7 car pkg! A must see for $1,188,000!

RESIDENCES OF LAWRENCE PARK! Rarely offered, beautiful and extremely quiet unit with over 1,500 sq ft. 2 Large w/o balconies, prime parking and locker. Huge master with 6 pc. Ensuite. Don’t hesitate, won’t last.

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RARE DOUBLE LOT! Stylish 3 Bdrm West T.O. 2-Storey, Situated On Rare 80’ Wide Lot!! Lrg Open Liv Rm, Sept. Din Rm, Fin W/O Bsmnt. Amazing Retreat In The City!! Build/Develop, Great Investment Close to Transit & Stockyards.

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FANTASTIC END-UNIT TOWNHOME! Spotless,3 bdrm, 3 bath in the heart of downtown Woodbridge. Spacious, practical layout, finished basement, large eat-in kitchen, private yard with patio, steps to all amenities - Market Lane, shops, restaurants, groceries, transit, schools, close to major hwys. Simply move in and enjoy! $679,900.

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EXCELLENT VALUE! Incredibly spacious 3 bedroom/2 bath corner unit. Huge open concept living/dining room, walk-out to large balcony. Large eat-in kitchen. Master with ensuite + walkin closet. 1pkg included + huge ensuite locker. Close to TTC, shopping, etc. Must Be Seen! $349,900

DEMAND WESTBROOK ESTATE Luxury built by Trinity, Stone & Brick Exterior, 4+2 Bdrm. Dble dr entry to lrg foyer, spacious principal rms, custom Cherry Barzotti Kitchen, fab Mstr bdrm retreat, gas fireplace, 6 pc ensuite, prof. Finished bsmnt, landscaped lot.

4.6 ACRE ESTATE HOME! Large Raised Bungalow on Secluded Private Estate with flat land surrounded by gorgeous forest and stream. Sunroom with Wrap Around Deck. High w/o Basement. Double Car Garage. Caledon/Bolton.

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Beautiful 4-Level Backsplit Located On Quiet, Child Friendly Court!! Tastefully Updated! Lrg Liv/Din Rm, Eat-In Kit, Lrg Master Bdrm, Sept Fam Rm, Gorgeous Backyard Retreat And Much More! Great Location Close To GO Station.

VIBRANT KING WEST!! Spacious & Well Appointed 2+1 Bdrm In Trendy King West Village!! Updated Split-Layout w/ Lrg Liv & Sept Din Areas, Modern Kit W/Huge Pantry, Master W/ Spa-Like Ensuite, w/Solarium. just Steps To Transit, Restaurants, Theatres & Downtown!!

INCREDIBLE STONEHAVEN BEAUTY! Huge 4+1 Bdrm. Modern Eat-In Kit W/ S S Appl., Breakfast Area & W/O To Deck Overlooks Stunning Backyard Oasis W/ Salt Water Pool. Fam Rm W/ Fireplace, Surround Sound + W/O Main Floor Den. Gorgeous Fin Bsmnt W/ Wine Cellar, Rec Rm, 5th Br + W/O To Yard.

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Solid All Brick Bungalow On Large 40’ x 140’ Lot!!! Spacious Layout With Huge Potential To Renovate, Add-On Or Build. Separate Side Entrance, Garage & Ample Parking. In Demand ’North Park’ Location Close To Highways, Transit & New Hospital. $799,900

Home ownership in prime location!! Spacious 2 bdrm corner suite Co-op, open concept liv/ din rm, w/o to balcony, low maintenance fee includes all utilities & prop taxes, transit, school, church & shopping all just steps away.

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Spacious & Well Maintained Detached Bungalow Solidly Built On A 40’ x 110’ Lot! Great Layout With Large Living/Dining Rooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Finished Basement with Separate Entrance, Private Drive & Much More! High Demand Toronto Location Steps To Subway & Shopping. Must Be Seen! $699,000

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RENOVATED DUPLEX! Detached raised bungalow perfect for first time buyers or investors. Chef’s kitchen w/ gas stove, new roof, finished basement with separate entrance. Private drive, landscaped private fenced yard.

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AMAzING VALUE!! Large & Beautifully Maintained 2-Storey Semi. Updated And Move-In Ready, Features Spacious Living/Dining Room Combo, Eat-In Kitchen, Spacious Master With W/I Closet, lrg Garage & Much More! Close To York U, Parks & Transit.

Masterful Design and Modern Luxury Are Uniquely Embodied! Loft Style Open Concept Living Space. Brushed Oak Long Plank Hardwood Flrs, 10.5ft Ceilings, Floor to Ceiling Windows, Hunter Douglas Blinds, Extensive Storage, North Park Facing Views, One of a Kind Property in Prime Location!

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HIGH PARK SUPER VALUE! Bloor West Village completely renovated studio across from High Park. Short walk to subway. Low maintenance includes taxes, utilities, cable, parking and locker. Fantastic opportunity to live in vibrant area with access to downtown.

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FANTASTIC VALUE! Renovated 2 Bdrm Unit, spacious open concept layout. Gorgeous kitchen with granite counter tops, upgraded light fixtures. Well maintained with Hrdwd flrs thru-out. Lrg ensuite laundry room with plenty of storage space. + huge parking spot. Close to all amenities!

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Your Neighbourhood Realtor

of Bloor West - Parkdale

RONCESVALLES

SWANSEA TORONTO DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK DRIVE Please join me in supporting the KELLER WILLIAMS NEIGHBOURHOOD REALTY drive for food donations to the TORONTO DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK. Any food item you donate will be matched pound for pound by KELLER WILLIAMS NEIGHBOURHOOD REALTY and then given to the food bank. Please call me for pick up or you are free to deliver your donation to my office located at 2968 Dundas St. West # 303, in the heart of The Junction. Thanks.

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New Price. Ravine lot. 4+1 bed rms. Lot 40 x 140 ft. Muskoka like backyard backing onto Rennie Park. Huge deck. Large principal rooms. Granite counters. New stucco and interlock. Private Dr. + garage. Great street. Walk to Bloor, lake, High Park. $1,799,000

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2.5 storey brick Victorian end of row. Junction. 5 bed rm. Parking. Steps to all. Very well cared for. Sep. entrance to bsmt. Great location. Estate Sale. Great chance to renovate to suit. $849,000 517 INDIAN GROVE

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BROCKTON VILLAGE

PARKDALE

Brockton Village is a section of west downtown Toronto that is north of the rail lines between Dufferin and Lansdowne and south of Bloor St. Many of the homes in this area are Victorian semi-detached, or row houses. The homes are narrow and feature front porches with steps that lead down to gardens. Laneways at the back of the houses lead to parking. Expect to find great shopping and Portuguese restaurants on Dundas St. W. and College St. Locals also visit Bloordale Village and the Dufferin Mall to shop.

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Spectacular Victorian with high ceilings and exposed brick. 2 1/2- storey semi with 3 bedrooms and den. Finished basement with separate entrance. Detached garage for 1 car. Totally renovated and truly a gorgeous home.

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In the 1800s, Captain James Brock owned a section of land in the area which would eventually be named after him. Brock was the cousin of a Canadian War of 1812 hero, Sir Issac Brock. In the 1840s, Irish immigrants settled in Brockton. The town featured two rope making factories and Brockton Hotel (City of Toronto Archives) locals also relied on agriculture to generate income. In 1881, Brockton became a village, but it wasn’t long before the area was in debt. To become financially stable, the residents voted to amalgamate with Toronto. The change was official in 1884. Today, the old town hall is still around, but is now used commercially.

2. Know your customers. Building strong relationships with your customers takes time, but if you treat them right and do what’s best for them in the longterm, you’ll have a better chance at winning and retaining their business. It’s also a good idea to ﬁnd out where your customers are spending time online or on social media and to communicate with them there. 3. Build a support network. Set yourself up for success by joining a community of other small businesses where you can gain access to invaluable industry resources. CFIB provides specialized business resources and makes sure the voice of independent businesses is heard on government issues that are important to your business. www.newscanada.com

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EVENTS

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TrusteeWard Boundary Review The Toronto District School Board is undertaking a Trustee Ward Boundary Review in order to align with the new City of Toronto wards recently enacted by Toronto City Council. Members of the public are invited to provide feedback on the proposed options through public meetings and an online survey.

Attend a public meeting or complete a survey online. To learn more and provide input, visit: www.tdsb.on.ca/Leadership/Trustees/WardBoundaryReview Mon. October 30, 7-9pm

Mon. November 6, 7-9pm

Wed. November 8, 7-9pm

5050 Yonge Street

140 Borough Drive

1 Civic Centre Court

Committee Room A

Room 3&4

In-Service Room

Main Floor Toronto

Scarborough

Etobicoke

Interpretation is available upon request, with 5 days notice.

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If you require any form of accommodation regarding accessibility, or require an interpreter or child minding, please e-mail Irene.rinaldo@tdsb.on.ca at least 5 days before the meeting you wish to attend.

l Saturday, October 21 Halloween Howl WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Jane/Dundas Library, 620 Jane St., Toronto CONTACT: Kara, 416-394-1014 COST: Come in costume ready to scare up a "howling good time". Shiver to scary stories, go on a pumpkin hunt and make your very own batty headband. For families with kids 6 and up. l Sunday, October 22 High Park Buckthorn Busting WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m WHERE: Grenadier Restaurant, 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto CONTACT: stewards@highparknature.org, http://highparknature.org/wiki/wiki.php?n=VolunteerOpportunities.VolunteerStewardship COST: Buckthorn is one of the worst invasive species in High Park. A few hours of work makes a real difference. Students can get volunteer hours.

7th Annual Toast to Autumn WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Lithuanian House Toronto, 1573 Bloor St W, Toronto CONTACT: 416-824-7741, info@bloorbythepark.com, http:// www.toasttoautumn.com/ COST:

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CONNECTED

Visit insidetoronto.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. Join Bloor by the Park to celebrate the 7th Annual Toast to Autumn festival with live music, food and drink vendors, art vendors, giveaways, childrens activities and more.

Shout Sister choir fills a need for inexperienced singers. Being allowed to sing with a choir for the first time is very powerful and joyful. Take in a practice with no obligation.

l Wednesday, October 25 SASA Writing Circle WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavina Ave, Toronto CONTACT: Susie Whelehan, 416-767-3427, swhelehan@gmail.com, http:// swanseatownhall.ca COST: Everyone has a story to tell. This circle is open to all seniors. All styles of writing are welcome: memoir, essay, poetry or fiction. Led by poet, co-editor and author Susie Whelehan.

l Saturday, October 28 Halloween Spooktacular WHEN: 11:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Runnymede Library, 2178 Bloor St. W., Toronto CONTACT: 416-393-7697 COST: Come in costume and enjoy Halloween activities and treats. Crafts, games, photo booth with special guests (BYO camera), and more. For kids 3 and up. Drop-in

Love to Sing, but Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Read Music? WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto CONTACT: Oriole Claxton, members@shoutsisterchoir.ca, https:// shoutsisterchoir.ca COST: Choir Dues

Pumpkinfest in the Junction! WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: The Junction BIA, 396 Pacific Ave Unit 205, Toronto CONTACT: Christine Sweeton, 4167679068, office@torontojunction.ca, http://www.torontojunction.ca COST: Pumpkin carving at The Train Platform, trick or treat at local businesses, enjoy many family friendly activities throughout the neighbourhood.

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*Offer valid for a limited time only. Customers receive up to 20% of MSRP cash credit towards the cash purchase of select 2017 models in dealer stock the longest. Not compatible with lease or finance purchases. Credit is tax exclusive and is calculated on vehicle MSRP, excluding any dealer-installed options. Conditions and limitations apply. See Dealer for full program details. For the latest information, visit us at <gmccanada.ca>, drop by your local <GMC Dealer> or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE. 15% of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit applies to oldest 50% of dealer inventory on eligible models as of October 3, 2017. 20% of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit applies to all in-stock dealer inventory of eligible models within October 3-31. Offer valid October 3 – 31, 2017 on cash purchases of eligible 2017 model year vehicles from dealer inventory. 2017 models receiving a 15% cash credit of MSRP include: GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL, GMC Acadia, GMC Canyon (Excludes 2SA), GMC Savana. 2017 models receiving a 20% cash credit of MSRP include: All Light Duty and Heavy Duty Sierra models and GMC Terrain. Models not eligible for this offer are: all 2016 MY and 2018 MY vehicles. Not compatible with special lease and finance rates. Credit is tax exclusive and is calculated on vehicle MSRP, excluding any dealer-installed options. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this cash credit which will result in higher effective cost of credit on their transaction. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Void where prohibited. See dealer for details. 1 Sierra 5-star Overall Vehicle Score applies to 1500 series vehicles. U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). 2 The 2-Year Scheduled LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2017 MY Chevrolet, Buick or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV) with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the Oil Life Monitoring System and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. 3 Whichever comes first, fully transferable. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for complete details. 4 Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Service plan required. Available 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot requires WPA2 compatible mobile device and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T. Services vary by model, service plan, conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Vehicle must be started or in accessory mode to access Wi-Fi.

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NEARLY 1 IN 2 PEOPLE IN THE GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA WORKFORCE HAS EXPERIENCED A MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE.*

Silver Cross Toronto West

(225 The East Mall, Unit 16, across from Cloverdale Mall)

celebrates COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, October 25, 2017. FREE lunch catered by Yellow Cup Cafe between 11 AM and 3 PM Please stop by to celebrate with us

TOMORROW

ONLY! VIP DOORS OPEN 8 AM!

Take CivicAction’s free MindsMatter assessment to discover ways to better support your employees at mindsmatter.civicaction.ca.

SALES EVENT!

ONE DAY ONLY!

HALLOWEEN

STOP!

at the City of Toronto Historic Sites

These items are hazardous waste and should NEVER go in your garbage or Blue Bin (recycling):

From terrifying spirit walks to family fun for little ghosts and ghouls, your City museums are the perfect place to have a frighteningly good time this Halloween!

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Syringes Needles Lancets Injectors and preﬁlled pens Put these items in a sealed container labeled “needles”. If you do not have a pick-up service for the above items, return them to a pharmacy or take them to a City Drop-off Depot. For all household hazardous waste between n 10 to 50 litres/kilograms, residents can request a free Toxic Taxi pick-up.

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Apartment and condominium residents should check with their Superintendent or Property Manager about proper disposal.

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