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Earth hour power IN STRIDE: Clockwise from top: Rita Bijons uses her globe shaped lantern to light the way during the Earth Hour walk in the Jane and Bloor streets area Saturday evening; William Lewis leads the way waving the Earth flag; Boris and Nikola Zupancic participate in the walk; People celebrating the Earth Hour take a candlelight stroll down Roncesvalles Avenue to Grafton Park. The event encourages people around the world to stop electrical use for an hour. Photos/Richard Barclay

St. Joseph’s Health Centre is looking to change the way it provides services through the creation of a community engagement council. “This is their community hospital and so they need to be able to be the voice at the table saying this is what we need in our community,” said Elizabeth Buller, president and chief executive officer of St. Joe’s. “We’re quite excited about it because it really does put the community and the voice of the patient at the forefront.” The council will consist of 12 members of the community, and anyone in the area can apply. The chosen dozen would be signing up for an unpaid position that requires attendance at four to eight meetings a year. Buller said she is hoping for a group that reflects the rich diversity found in the various west-end neighbourhoods. “We’re looking for a council that will represent the community. We want to make sure we’re represent-

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We’re looking for a council that will represent the community. We want to make sure we’re representing youth, seniors, vulnerable populations and ethnic diversity. – Elizabeth Buller

ing youth, seniors, vulnerable populations and ethnic diversity,” Buller told The Villager. As the west side of Toronto changes, so does its medical needs. The hospital is looking to the community for a nudge in the right direction when it comes to providing healthcare services. “We know we have a diverse community, probably one of the most diverse in the GTA, so are we really meeting the needs of new immigrants? Are we really meeting the needs of our more vulnerable populations? This is what we hope to find out through this council.”

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Learn about aviation history Aviation historian Keith Hyde’s passion for aeronautics is inspired by his Royal Air Force (UK) training. Hyde, whose background is in jet propulsion, has become a popular speaker on the topic of aviation history at such institutions as the Toronto Public Library, the University of Toronto and George Brown College, among other private organizations. “I don’t like the word semiretired,” Hyde said with a chuckle, adding he likes to keep busy. Hyde will be speaking at the

Jane/Dundas library, 620 Jane St. on Thursday, April 9 from 7 to 8 p.m., about the Battle of Britain. This year marks its 75th anniversary. Hyde tackles the lesser known role of the Royal Air Force ‘Coastal Command’ during the Second World War during a talk Monday, May 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. “Canadian airman played a major role with Coastal Command,” he said. – Lisa Rainford

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Mayor John Tory’s fortunes lie in hands of city’s provincial and federal cousins

t may well be that when all the accounts are in, the success or failure of Mayor John Tory’s debut term as mayor will be decided by factors entirely beyond his control. To a degree this is so with most political leaders. A moribund federal government can be buoyed by a robust economy; a competent provincial government, sunk by a collapse in the markets. And a mayor, particularly in a city like Toronto, really succeeds or fails based on the actions of both of those levels of government. If goodwill flows from above, it will also rise from the electorate. Of course, a smart mayor can make lemonade with a stack of lemons from unfriendly governments. But Mayor Tory has through both the city’s circumstance and his own

david nickle the city declarations tied his own hands. Firstly, Toronto has great and immediate needs for moneys beyond its means. The Spadina subway extension is need of $150 million more in order to be finished, and neither the province nor the federal government has shown any indication of willingness to assist with the overrun. On Monday, Tory affirmed his election promise to deal with the repair backlog at Toronto Community Housing, spending $864 million over the next decade to fix the housing stock and calling on other levels of government to join in. And that’s just this week. Toronto will need billions of

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dollars from the provincial and federal governments if it is to move ahead with Tory’s SmartTrack plan. Toronto really did need some $86 million this year, to balance its budget, and didn’t get it. Tory is putting everything – literally everything – on his ability to work with Liberals provincially, and nominally Conservatives federally, and do so well enough to cause them to let these billions of dollars flow. Tory believes it’s a good bet. Since before he even joined the race for mayor, Tory’s biggest selling point has been his ability to sell the city to a blue-chip

Rolodex of government and business contacts. But if in a year or so nobody’s buying, Tory may have to do things that violate his other election-year brand: that of a fiscally conservative business leader who is unwilling to burden taxpayers with more taxes and fees. If he does those things – which is to say, looks at additional revenue sources like tolls or a sales tax – then he might be able to fulfill at least a portion of his agenda. But for people who voted for Tory in 2014, will the shift be acceptable enough to come back and support him for a second term? Tory really does need the federal and provincial government to listen. His fate is in their hands. David Nickle is The Villager’s city hall reporter. His column appears Thursdays. Reach him on Twitter: @DavidNickle

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Toronto’s earliest airfields remembered Hear about Toronto’s earliest airfields. The first one, located at the Trethewey Model Farms at Jane Street and Trethewey Drive in York, was the site of Toronto’s first Air Meet in July 1910. Jacques de Lesseps circled the City of Toronto in his Bleriot monoplane. The field was named after him and became the site of de Havilland’s first manufacturing facility in Canada in 1928. Learn about other Toronto airfield sites during this heritage talk cosponsored by Heritage York and the Baby Point Heritage Foundation, Thursday, April 9 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas St. Dr. Robert D. Galway is the guest speaker. Visit www.lambtonhouse.org for further details. students , teachers exhibit during april An exhibition of paintings and drawings by the adult students of Art Works Art School and the work of their teachers; Marija Barac-Jandric, Olga Battaglia,

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Green Roofs: Gardens that Touch the Sky A presentation on the beneﬁts and types of green roofs, the bylaws and physical requirements to get started, and the best plants to use for each season. April 15, 7 pm Bloor/Gladstone Branch 1101 Bloor St. West

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Unusual Nature Discoveries in High Park From uncommon plants, to seldom-seen animals and peculiar insects, naturalist Richard Aaron helps you discover Toronto’s natural wonders. April 29, 6:30 pm Runnymede Branch 2178 Bloor St. West

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Eva said. Judy, who was last seen on the morning of Jan. 27 in Mississauga at the intersection of Mavis Road and Dundas Street West, was found living at a women’s shelter in Hamilton where a staff member realized the 41-year-old was missing and contacted Judy’s public guardian and trustee, who then alerted the head of her care team. Judy is now being treated at a hospital in Mississauga. “I know she’s being looked after by a great team of and nurses,” Best Buy CORRECTION NOTICE doctors said Eva, adding that NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY MARCH she can finally sleep at 27 CORPORATE FLYER On the March 27 flyer, page 5, night. this product: MacBook Air 13.3" Featuring 1.4GHz Intel® Her sister’s whereCore™ i5 Processor (WebCode:10282647/10282646) was incorrectly advertised with 8GB memory. The correct abouts and her safety spec is 4GB memory. were all she could think We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

about. Eva says she’d like to thank everyone – family, friends, community members and police – for their help locating her sister, especially 11 Division’s Det. Kirby Reddin. “He really went above and beyond,” Eva said. Reddin previously told The Villager that Judy’s was a tough case because there wasn’t much to track her with because she didn’t have a cell phone or credit cards. Since Friday, Eva said she’s been visiting her sister and meeting with her doctor. “She looks so healthy. Wherever she was, she was well looked after,” Eva said.

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Lastman’s Bad Boy raises over $100,000 for sickkids HospitaL On Wed. March 26th, Blayne Lastman, CEO of Lastman’s Bad Boy, andTony Balasingham, President of Lastman’s Bad Boy presented SickKids with a cheque for $101,000. Bad Boy ran a fund raising program and reached out to their vendors to see if they would participate. Over the years employees at Bad Boy have helped raise almost $300,000 for SickKids. From left to right

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w Saturday, April 4

Easter Bazaar WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Ukrainian Canadian Social Services, Toronto, 2445 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Olena, 416-763-4982, toradmin1@ ucss.info COST: Free Perogies, cabbage rolls, Ukrainian Easter breads, home-baked goods, ceramics, Ukrainian Easter Eggs, embroidered and woven goods.

w Sunday, April 5

Lost Waterways in High Park WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: highparkwalkingtours@yahoo. ca COST: Free City planner Leo deSorcy leads a walk. Meet at the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Restaurant.

w Tuesday, April 7

After-School Lego Club WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. WHERE: High Park library, 228 Roncesvalles Ave. CONTACT: Jessica Rovito, jrovito@ torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Hang out at the High Park Library after school and have a blast building with Lego. For ages seven to 12. PAIL Network Bloor West Peer Support WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Bloor and Parkside area CONTACT: Lynn Davis, 1-888-301-7276, www.pailnetwork.

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Nature In The City WHEN: 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: natureteacher1@ gmail.com COST: Free From fields and forests to rivers and ravines, Toronto’s varied habitats play host to an astonishing diversity of wild plants and animals. Local naturalist and educator Richard Aaron will talk about some of the intriguing species to be found right under our noses here in Canada’s largest city, as well as some of the best places to see nature in Toronto and what learning opportunities exist.

ca, support@pailnetwork.ca COST: Free PAIL Network is an organization of volunteers who support families who have suffered pregnancy and infant loss. We achieve this through education, peer and telephone support. Parents are invited to attend a Peer Support Group to discuss the shared grief experienced after a loss. Please inquire about our One to One Telephone Support if you are unable to attend.

w Wednesday, April 8

Free Drama Class WHEN: 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. WHERE: Windermere United Church, 356 Windermere Ave. CONTACT: Katie Mior, 416-769-5611, COST: Free Windermere United Church offers a drama program for children ages six to 12. Takes place Wednesdays

until June. Participants will explore storytelling through music, text and movement. The class project will be a musical version of The Three Little Pigs, which will be presented at the end of the session in June. Brian Stevens will be the instructor.

w Thursday, April 9

The Secret Lives of Spring Wildflowers WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: High Park library, 228 Roncesvalles Ave. CONTACT: Brian Bertrand, 416-3937671, bbertrand@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Join accomplished naturalist Richard Aaron as he shares fascinating stories about Toronto’s spring flora. Learn about a wildflower that deceives insects, another plant once used for medicine but now banned, and more.

The Battle of Britain: The 75th Anniversary WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Jane/ Dundas library, 620 Jane St. CONTACT: 416-394-1014 COST: Free This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, fought over the summer skies of England in 1940. This decisive air battle was a major turning point in the Luftwaffe’s efforts to win air superiority before an invasion of England. Learn who were the key military and government figures on both sides and the aircraft, groups, tactics and the technology involved during this talk. Square Dance for Hope WHEN: 8 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. WHERE: St. Casimir Parish Hall, 156 Roncesvalles Ave. CONTACT: www.cradlekenya.org, hubandcradleofhope@ gmail.com COST: $10 for adults, $5 for Students Enjoy square dancing, contras and other country dances with the accompaniment of live music. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. All profits go to support the Huband Cradle of Hope Children’s home in Kenya.

w Friday, April 10

Toronto Swing Dance Society Dance WHEN: 7:30 to 11:45 p.m. WHERE: Lithuanian Hall, 1573 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: TorontoSwingDance-

Society.ca/friday-dances/, info@ TorontoSwingDanceSociety.ca COST: Members $10, Non-members $15 An evening of all styles of swing dancing plus Country Two Step Lessons taught by Nelson Clarke. Music is 1/3 West Coast Swing, 1/3 East Coast Swing, 1/3 2Step, Latin, Hustle. No partner required. Beginners welcome. Lessons offered througout the evening. Visit website for details. The 14th Annual Wine & Cheese Gala WHEN: 8 p.m. to midnight . WHERE: Emmanuel-Howard Park United Church, 214 Wright Ave. CONTACT: Lisa Forestell, 416-5361755, emmanuelhowardparkuc@ gmail.com COST: $30 An evening of live entertainment with MC comedian Billy Wiegand, The Paul Goudy Jazz Quintet with special guest Cheryl White. Live and silent auctions. All proceeds benefit church’s Outreach meal program, which serves over 13,000 hot and fresh meals to the poor every year. Adults only.

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