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Swansea church goes green with new solar panels Morningside-High Park Presbyterian members help reduce carbon footprint LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com A four-year dream has come to fruition for the congregation of Morningside-High Park Presbyterian Church.

The Swansea-area church now boasts a roof full of solar panels, a project made possible by a dedicated group called The Green Team, initially co-chaired by congregant Gail McCleery.

Morningside-High Park is now only the fourth Prebyterian Church in Ontario to go solar,

according to church elder Hildy Stollery.

The quest for solar-generated power began in 2009 with the “vigorous enthusiasm” of Morningside-High Park church members and their surrounding neighbours, Stollery said.

Driven by the need to greatly reduce their carbon footprint, they wanted to contribute clean electricity to the grid while leaving a legacy of clean energy for future generations. Yet after extensive research, the Green >>>LOCAL, page 8

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French school L’Ecole Secondaire Toronto Quest’s Glee club is competing in the National Choir Championships this weekend. They are seen here in rehearsals at the school.

Happy Birthday, Honey! French school’s show choir prepares Zoo’s llama turns one to battle at upcoming competition One of the High Park Zoo’s furry residents is having a birthday.

“Honey,” the llama is turning one. The Friends of High Park Zoo is throwing her a birthday party and everyone is invited.

The party takes place Sunday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the llama pen. There will be cakes and drinks at 2 p.m. Pet

the animals, feed the llamas.

There will be face painting and a children’s raffle.

Help keep the zoo open by donating at the zoo or online at torontoparksandtrees.org/ high-park-zoo

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Donations will be doubled by the Honey Family Foundation until June 15.

LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com The Glee Club at the new L’Ecole Secondaire Toronto OuestConseil scolaire Viamonde is ready to test its mettle at the annual Show Choir Canada National Championships to

be held at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on the Canadian Exhibition grounds, Saturday April 20 and Sunday, April 21. “ We’r e v e r y e x c i t e d ,” Principal and Glee Club coordinator Norman Gaudet told The Villager a week before the competition.

Open for approximately a year, L’Ecole Secondaire Toronto Ouest on Lansdowne Avenue, north of College Street, is in the midst of establishing a French arts program similar to The Etobicoke School of the Arts. >>>GLEE, page 18

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Tennis Partners share love of game Two Etobicoke shelters to benefit from funds raised by High Park group LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Two Toronto shelters will benefit from funds raised by one High Park resident’s initiative born out of her love of tennis and charity.

Karen Stickland’s threeyear-old website ‘Tennis Partners,’ whose aim is to connect tennis aficionados looking for more court time and someone to play against while supporting several organizations, will donate to Youth Without Shelter and Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter.

Since its inception in winter of 2010, Tennis Partners has raised more than $10,000 for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), The Queen’s Own Rifles Royal Canadian Legion on Lake Shore Boulevard, World Vision and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Strickland, an English native, says she lives and breathes tennis.

“For me, to bring the love of my life, tennis, and a real need not just to raise money for charity, but to help people, together - the reward is tenfold,” Stickland

told The Villager. “The more positive things you do, the more positives things come back to you.”

Funds for charity are raised through events hosted by Tennis Partners, such as its first members’ meet and greet, socials, 50/50 draws, parties and clinics, indoor winter tennis events, raffles, lessons and sponsorship.

Tennis Partners’ “kick-off” party in anticipation of the outdoor season and thank you to supporters, takes place Saturday, April 20 at 8 p.m. at the Yellow Griffin Pub in Bloor West Village.

The private party boasts a $5,000 cheque presentation to an Ernestine staff member.

The party will include an awards ceremony for the mixed doubles tournament and men’s double’s tournament.

Up for grabs as part of the raffle are two Toronto FC tickets for July 20, TFC versus the New York Red Bulls, Rogers Cup tickets and iTunes gift cards.

Stickland was first introduced to the sport when she was very young.

She remembers watching Swedish tennis great

Björn Borg and former topseeded player, American John McEnroe, duke it out at Wimbledon.

The athletically inclined Stickland, who excelled at sports in high school, would finally get to play tennis a few years after arriving in Canada in the mid-80s.

Her website enables those who aren’t members of a club or perhaps have never even picked up a racquet, a chance to feel what it’s like to be a part of a club.

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Visit www.tennispartners.ca to learn more about how to get involved.

Lacing up to find a cure to cancer High Park runner preparing for Princess Margaret run in June LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation’s inaugural 5KM Run/Walk is a perfect fit for High Park resident Fiona MacAlpine.

MacAlpine, 23, works for the hospital’s foundation and she also happens to be an avid runner.

This, however, wasn’t always the case.

“I used to hate it, you couldn’t pay me to run,” she recalled.

A year and a half ago, MacAlpine had just moved to the High Park neighbourhood and knew virtually no one. She barely knew how to get around on public transit. She had heard that the Running Room is a great place to meet people.

The Sarnia native’s life has been transformed since joining and teaching its clinics.

“It’s where I met 90 per

cent of my friends,” said the Runnymede Road and Annette Street-area resident.

“How many people can say they get outside three times a week no matter what the weather is doing. It’s especially nice after being in the office all day.”

neighbourhood, on and around University Avenue, on Sunday, June 23.

“I think it’ll be inspirational to run by the place yo u’re s u p p o r t i n g a n d fundraising for,” MacAlpine said.

Already, the event has attracted more than 700 registrants and includes patients, survivors and their families.

There is no fundraising minimum and all participants may choose what area of cancer research at Princess Margaret they’d like to support.

The Foundation’s coordinator of special events Kelly Dickinson’s own family will be taking part in the run/walk in memory of her father, Mike Dickinson, a Bloor West Village resident who succumbed to pancreatic cancer a decade ago and in support of the Mike Dickinson Fund.

for the entire family MacAlpine stressed that this first-ever Princess Margaret Foundation hosted event is not just for running enthusiasts. It’s something the entire family can participate in, as there is a 1KM, 3KM and 5KM run or walk.

She is in the midst of recruiting members for her team.

“It’s an event that literally anyone can do, to get out there and get active and live healthy,” she said.

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Police and volunteers scoured High Park and surrounding area to find Michael John Hamill, who was last seen near Grenadier Restaurant in the park, on Thursday, April 11 at 9:15 a.m.

His family issued a statement through ParkdaleHigh Park Councillor Sarah Doucette on Monday which was posted to her Facebook page.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mickey Hamill,” the statement said. “We would like to thank all of the volunteers for their hard work, kindness, generosity and support over the past few days.”

The family asked for privacy.

While the family has confirmed the body found in High Park is that of Hamill, Const.

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“This is a great opportunity for our family and friends to be involved and raise funds for the area of research that means most to us,” she said.

“The walk is also taking place just days after the 10th anniversary of my dad’s passing so this is a great opportunity for us to honour his memory in a special way this year.”

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esterday Mayor Rob Ford rolled snake eyes – twice.

First, it was the only day for public deputations on the controversial report by city manager Joe Pennachetti on the pros and cons of building a casino in Toronto.

Second, it marked another attempt to stifle debate with Ford limiting deputations to three minutes from the customary five.

This is not the time to limit discussion on a topic of such great importance to Torontonians. Deciding to build a casino in Toronto is not a NIMBY issue, not solely an economic issue and not a societal issue. It is all of these, and limiting debate is a bad play on the part of the mayor and his executive committee.

The very tenet of Pennachetti’s report is to weigh the pros and cons of building a casino in the city. A casino will not solve the city’s ills, but limiting deputations our view will never highlight the pros or the cons. With more than 200 Issue needs people registered to speak, it’s more debate, apparent Torontonians have something to say. not less Ford has limited debate on issues before – the service-cuts deputations from 2011 were cut to two minutes per deputation.

Issues that attract an increase in public interest need more debate – not less. To lessen presentation time is also to lessen a speaker’s ability to state their case – whatever that may be. And on a contentious issue like this – however painful it may be to those listening – it’s even more important for those making deputations to have the ability to state their case.

Many speakers will be against a casino in the downtown core. But there are also voices who support a casino – like representatives from Woodbine racetrack, who are open to expanding their facilities in north Etobicoke. Unfortunately, a location downtown – Exhibition Place or the Metro Toronto Convention Centre – seems ideal for those willing to build a casino.

Councillors and the mayor were elected to do the will of the people. Unfortunately, this is not what’s happening here. It would appear those in North York, Etobicoke and Scarborough don’t mind building a casino in downtown Toronto – they are the mayor’s base, not those who live downtown.

It’s unfortunate this debate is another failed attempt by the Ford administration to hear from the public on a topic that has polarized the city.

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Paying the price for underfunding transit

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he Toronto Region Board of Trade weighed in, and then came Metrolinx. Next week, Toronto councillors will begin to talk about a madein-Toronto plan to raise the tens of billions of dollars it will take to cover the costs of public transit expansion.

Both the business group and the provincial transit agency have proposed a broad range of revenue tools as they’re called, for public transit. Toronto’s recommendations are narrower.

For the first wave of Big Move transit expansion plans, city staff are recommending four possible ways to pay for transit: dedicated development charges, an additional fuel tax, parking levies and sales tax. The politically dicier options of road tolls and a vehicle registration tax reintroduction would show up in later years.

Reaction from Mayor Rob Ford was swift and

david nickle the city unequivocal following Tuesday’s release of the recommendations.

He wouldn’t support any of them.

Public works and infrastructure committee chair Denzil Minnan-Wong came up with a similar, and on-the-surface-of-it more nuanced position: he told reporters the public should know how much they’re paying for public transit expansion per family, and government should tidy up the way it finances big infrastructure projects, before anyone considers charging any more taxes for anything.

On the other side of the political spectrum, Parkdale-High Park Councillor and Ford critic Gord Perks bemoaned the fact the recommendations excluded income taxes,

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The reality is that for some time now, things haven’t been very nice at all when it comes to getting around the city. Gridlock on the roads is paralyzing; public transit, particularly the subway system, is suffocatingly overcrowded; and the reason for this is simply enough that it is all underfunded, and has been for decades.

which are more progressive than the pay-as-you-go options like road tolls and fuel taxes.

At least Perks has made it clear he’ll support the measures in the end.

That’s something the mayor and the guy who heads the committee in charge of the roads haven’t indicated.

To sum it up: This, Toronto, is why we can’t have nice things.

The reality is that for some time now, things haven’t been very nice at all when it comes to getting around the city. Gridlock on the roads is paralyzing; public transit, particularly

the subway system, is suffocatingly overcrowded; and the reason for this is simply enough that it is all underfunded, and has been for decades.

Or to put it less kindly: we have been underfunding it for decades. We elected politicians on the promise of reduced and frozen taxes and the elimination of small fees and charges, on the willfully-ignorant assumption we might maintain or even increase the services we need and want.

Collectively, we have been fools.

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High usage and solid funding is what really supports a subway To the editor: Yes, subways are a good way to move lots of people without interfering with surface traffic. But if funds are limited (and they always seem to be), then surface rapid transit is better than no rapid transit.

And subways not only cost more to build, they cost more to operate and are cost effective only if use is high enough.

Shortly after the Sheppard

subway opened, there was talk of shutting it down because of the higher operating costs. That didn’t happen, and taxpayers continued to subsidize its operation (more than the cost of operating buses on the route). That may have changed since then, but it is an issue when planning other rapid transit lines.

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Let teachers decide if they want to teach extracurriculars, or not To the editor: One wonders these days who really is in charge when it comes to who is responsible for extracurricular activities in schools – teachers or any other person in any working capacity.

If my work schedule is, for example, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. then that is by law, my term of employment and if the employer wants me to work any additional time then it would by law have to be by mutual

agreement, case closed.

Anything else is no business of judges, lawyers or union affiliation. It is my decision along with my employers mutual decision.

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Transit problems could be solved with tax dollars from corporations To the editor: It is with increasing alarm that I listen to Metrolinx, Premier Kathleen Wynne and others talk about new “revenue tools” to fund transit.

A number of new taxes, as well as rate increases to existing taxes, are being proposed. Increasing the gas tax is one of them. This tax was put in place specifically to fund transportation infrastructure.

Through this tax, Ontario drivers already pay 24.7 cents per each litre of gas. Not only that, but when HST was introduced in Ontario in 2010, government ended up with an annual windfall of millions of dollars in additional gas tax revenue. Last year the gas tax generated almost $4 billion.

Where has all this money gone?

The tolls on 400-series highways is another revenue tool being proposed. The timing is all wrong here.

Toronto and Brampton drivers are already struggling with high cost of car repairs, 407 tolls, record high gasoline prices as

well as highest car insurance rates in Canada. Many are barely able to afford to keep their vehicles on the road. Any additional tolls will cause undue hardship to many families in this area.

Also, a lot of people with minimum wage jobs may find that increased transportation costs will make it too expensive for them to travel to their jobs and may decide not to work. This may further slow down our already slow and sputtering economic recovery.

Increases in sales and property taxes as well as an increase to TTC fares will put further brakes on our economy by decreasing disposable incomes and thus demand.

What I find really puzzling is that almost without exception all of these new taxes are regressive and it is the working people who will bear the heaviest burden of paying for new transit. Is that fair? And while everyone will be affected, has anyone considered

the impact of these new taxes on “the working poor”, retired people and others on fixed incomes?

Why aren’t we talking about a new corporate or business tax?

After all, a reduction in gridlock will benefit businesses by lowering their transportation costs.

Should an increase in a corporate tax rate not be considered?

Canadian corporations already enjoy the lowest tax rates among the Group of Seven countries.

And according to both Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and Bank of Canada’s Mark Carney, Canadian corporations are currently sitting on a hoard of $500 billion in “dead money”, which they are loath to invest. Should we not be asking them to make a contribution? Wynne thinks the current Metrolinx plan is a good way to fix Toronto transit gridlock.

I think that in its present form, it is a good way to get booted out of office in the next election.

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CONTACT fest showcases work of Junction photographers Given that the Junction boasts the highest concentration of photographers within a threeblock radius in the entire city, the retail strip is excited to be once again participating in the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, according to Business Improvement Area (BIA) executive director Kristina Skindelyte.

“It’s g re a t t h a t o n c e again, CONTACT has put

the Junction on the map as an art and design destination,” Skindelyte told The Villager. “We have a lot of creative people in the neighbourhood.

Photography is an art form we’re proud is strong in our neighbourhood. A lot of photographers come here to do walking

tours, it’s great.”

T h e Ju n c t i o n BIA features 18 photography venues and more than 20 photographers as part of ‘Photography in the Junction’ from May 1 to 31. A streetwide opening reception takes

place, Saturday, May 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at several participating venues along Dundas Street West between Indian Grove and Quebec Avenue at Keele Street. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet participating photographers.

The BIA will host kickoff gala event at the corner of Dundas Street West and Pacific Avenue featuring participating photographers

and their work. In addition, it’ll showcase those whose work was not successful in securing a spot at the festival, pointed out Skindelyte.

Music, audience choice awards and special guests, including the executive director of CONTACT will be highlights, she said. Find out what the festival is all about while meeting local photographers and celebrat-

ing the art of photography in the Junction.

This year’s Junction event promises to be similar to last.

The neighbourhood has participated in the internationally acclaimed festival since 2005, said Skindelyte.

– Lisa Rainford For further details, visit thejunctionbia.ca/contactphotography-festival-may1-31st/

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village bia wTheroncesvalles looking for volunteers Roncesvalles Village BIA is looking for volunteers to help bring art to the street this June.

Roncy Rocks! Music and Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, June 15 and volunteers are needed for site decorating, directing visitors, post-event clean up and more. Volunteers must be 16 of age or older. To find out how you can volunteer visit http://roncyrocks.com/ volunteer/ cleanup of off-leash area in high park cancelled The cleanup event scheduled for the offleash area in High Park on Saturday, April 20 has been cancelled due to recent and coming wet weather.

A new cleanup date will be scheduled once weather conditions become dryer, according to the High Park K9 Committee chair Ed Wugalter.

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humbercrest united church wHumbercrest hosts annual may sale United Church hosts ‘Thee Annual May Sale’ Saturday, May 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

In its 48th year, the sale boasts china, linens, jewelry, books, toys, sports equip-

ment, clothing, kitchenware, pictures and more. Receive a $1 coupon redeemable anywhere at the sale (excluding food and drinks) with your $1 admission. Silent auction bidding ends at 10:30 a.m.

Humbercrest United Church is situated at 16 Baby Point Rd., just west of Jane Street, two street lights north of Bloor Street West.

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The Junction’s Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty Brokerage is raising funds to renovate the Happy Day Child Care Centre as part of ‘Red Day’ (Renew, Energize and Donate), Thursday, May 9.

Happy Day Child Care Centre, a licensed facility supporting families subsidized by the City of Toronto in the Baby Point Gates neighbourhood, provides programs for pre-school, kindergarten and school-age children with a variety of needs. Participants from the Junction realty will help with the makeover May 8 to 9.

Donations in any amount (for supplies, including paint, brushes, drywall, cork sheets, hardware and laminate) can be made payable to Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty, Brokerage, 2968 Dundas St. W., Suite 303. Call 416-2361392 for more details.

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Memories made around a camp fire, challenges met on a canoe trip and friendships forged in a shared cabin; these are the experiences that stay with a girl for life www.ywcatoronto.org/camptapawingo Contact Liz Greenway,Camp Director lgreenway@ywcatoronto.org

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Morningside-High Park Presbyterian Church in Swansea is hosting a commissioning reception of its new solar panels that adorn the church's roof on Saturday at 2 p.m.

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Local solar provider installed 40 panels on church’s flat roof >>>from page 1 Team determined the cost of the project would be an estimated $200,000 and efforts stalled. “ We f a c e d a f i n a n cial hurdle we could not handle so it was temporarily shelved,” Stollery said.

Fast forward to December 2011, when the cost for labour and products dropped as low as $50,000, and spirts were invigorated.

Congregants, adherents and friends within the church community made donations and granted loans,

in addition to a $20,000 loan Morningside-Presbyterian secured from the Presbytery of West Toronto and additional funds from the Women’s Association at the church. The church will use its solar power income to pay for Christian education and mission projects.

Down to Ear th Solar Power Inc., a local solar provider, installed the 40 panels on the church’s flat roof in March.

In celebration of the project, Morningside-High Park Presbyterian Church, at 4

Morningside Ave., is hosting a commissioning of its 10 kW solar array on Saturday, April 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

“We are all pleased to be celebrating our 124th anniversary this year in our neighbourhood and embracing our sacred responsibility as Christian stewards of our planet earth for the future of our growing young families in our small corner of the world,” said Stollery.

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LOBLAWS AND PRESIDENT’S CHOICE CHILDREN’S CHARITY SUPPORT TORONTO FAMILY Imagine helping a child live to their full potential. This past week, Gina Morsilla and the staff of Loblaws at 2280 Dundas St.W. did just that with a grant from President’s Choice Children’s Charity.

“It’s wonderful to be able to help a child get the best start they can get and change their life for the better. We at Loblaws are so proud to be able to help a great organization like President’s Choice Children’s Charity, which helps children in our own communities,” says store manager, Gina Morsilla.

President’s Choice Children’s Charity has given the Zafiz family a grant of $2,300 to provide Mohamed with help purchasing a special shower.

Since 1989, President’s Choice Children’s Charity has awarded more than $72,000,000 and helped more than 10,000 families and funded 4,000 nutrition programs across Canada.

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Royal LePage Kingsway and Royal LePage Bloor West realtors are giving back to the community

Royal LePage Bloor West at 2320 Bloor St. W. (above) and Royal LePage Kingsway at 30301 Bloor ST. (below) are hitting the streets on April 19 to clean up the city streets.

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Giving back to the community is a core value at Royal LePage. As a way of showing appreciate for the beautiful community they work and live in, realtors from Royal LePage Kingsway at 3031 Bloor St., and Royal LePage Bloor West at 2320 Bloor St. W. are cleaning up the nearby streets.

On Friday April 19th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Royal LePage Bloor West will be proudly rolling up their sleeves to clean up George Chater Park between Windermere Ave., and Durie St., just in time for neighbours to enjoy the greenery in the spring weather.

Royal LePage Kingsway will be cleaning up the street from Royal York subway to Montgomery Rd. to get ready for the flowers to bloom and the sidewalk traffic to begin.

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URBAN LUXURY LAKEFRONT CONDO

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Chic upgraded 1 bedroom in luxury building located in desirable High Park area. Great southeast exposure w fantastic, lake, city, park, Grenadier Pond views from open balcony and floor to ceiling windows. 9’ ceilings, open concept, breakfast bar, s/s appliances, marble, wood floors. Luxury 4 piece bath. Storage locker, 24 hour concierge, great amenities, TTC, access to city.

74 INDIAN GROVE - LANDMARK RESIDENCE IN HIGH PARK Heritage home exquisitely transformed for modern family living. Incredible craftsmanship.

5500 sf of living space on rare 56 x 154 foot lot. Gorgeous outdoor entertaining.Extraordinaryoneofa kind opportunity.

This much admired regal Arts & Crafts style residence was completely renovated and restored indoors and out 2008-2009.

Sprawling 5 bedroom, 5 bathrooms, with main floor office & family room

has been meticulously renovated from top to bottom with only the highest quality finishes.

Some of the divine features of this property include: ~ A separate 600 Sq Ft pool house

~ Outdoor Hilton Design salt water swimming pool ~ 750 bottle Wine cellar

~ Power remote gated drive. Garage & private parking for 6 cars New Listing ~ By Appointment Only The Home of the Week is being offered for sale by the Julie Kinnear Team, Royal Lepage Real Estate Services Ltd. Brokerage 416-762-8255 www.LovelyTorontoHomes.com

~ “Smart” home with whole home audio & visual entertainment

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Spectacular custom executive 3+1bdrm 2 storey, brick & stone exterior, opulent open concept layout, high coffered ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, magnificent gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, marble countertop, breakfast bar, & fireplace. Magnificent master bdrm, ensuite w/ soaker tub, glass shower + spa, W/I closet, & sitting area, Sept. entrance to finished bsmnt in-law suite must be seen for $749,900!!

HE R AN OTLD SO ISLINGTON/ LANGSTAFF 276’ FRONTAGE!!

Detached bungalow on approx. 1 acre lot, backing onto the Humber River, fabulous opportunity, Unique property, great location, close to all conveniences, super value for only $699,900!!

BURNHAMTHORPE/PONYTRAIL!!

Rare 5 bdrm 2 storey on a beautiful lot. Just steps to Gametwood Park along the Etobicoke boarder. Gorgeous family rm with w/o to private fenced lot 20’x40’, inground pool. Huge bedrooms and principal rooms, renovated baths, fabulous country kitchen with s.s appliances and breakfast area, large finished basement 2nd kitchen & 2 bedrooms, gleaming hardwood flrs. and much more. $699,000

DUFFERIN & STEELES!!

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Sold Fast for Top $$$!!

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Wonderful fully renovated 3+1bdrm 2 Storey, large private fenced lot, fabulous south Eotobicoke location next to Sherway Gardens. Gourmet kitchen, marble floors, s.s. appliances, separate entrance to finished basement, great potential for in-law suite, large double drive with detached garage, crown moulding, skylight, pot lights, any many extras for only $539,000!!

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HE R AN OTLD SO ROYAL YORK & EVANS!!

Beautifully renovated from top to bottom 3+1bdrm detached 2 storey! Separate entrance to in-law suite, large principal rms, gleaming laminate floors, huge private backyard with 12’ x 12’ deck, parking for 2 cars, great central location, close to TTC, schools, park, Go station, just minutes to downtown Toronto for only $529,000!!

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Large 4+1bdrm 2 storey in Sandlewood / Richvale area!

Family size kitchen, marble floors & counter tops, centre island, combined living and dining room, family room with fireplace, laminate floors, large master bedroom, 4 pc ensuite & w/o closet, finished basement rec. room, located close to all conveniences for $469,000!!

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DETACHED ETOBICOKE BUNGALOW!!

Impressive 3bdrm home situated on a quiet street, in prime Markland Wood area. Thousands spent on upgrades, updated roof & windows,renovated kitchen,granite countertop,Separate side entrance to finished basement. Ideal for entertaining or for in-law suite, large rec room, 2nd kitchen and many extras included. Great location close to all conveniences.

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 101% OF ASKING!!!

LIVE FOR ALMOST FREE!!

Detached renovated 2 storey, thousands spent on upgrades, 3 separate apartments, well maintained property 169’ deep lot, 2 separate meters, new roof, windows, doors, deck, eves trough, garage with private drive and many extras $449,900 or 5% down plus $1,955 per month. If your paying rent your paying too much!

MARKLAND WOOD!!

LUXURY 5 LEVEL!!

Situated on a premium 52’ lot, double door entry, hardwood floor, 2 skylights, w/o to deck & patio, separate side entrance to finished basement ideal for entertaining or in-law suite, renovated gorgeous bathrooms, Jacuzzi soaker tub, separate shower, double garage & drive, walk to William Osler Hospital & Humber College only $519,900!!

DUFFERIN & EGLINTON!!

Impressive renovated 2+1bdrm bungalow with separate entrance to finished basement, great potential for in-law suite, gleaming hardwood floors, new appliances and many extras included, great central location for only $444,900!!

Detached brick & stone bungalow situated on a premium 50’ lot, originally a 4bdrm, converted to a 3bdrm with large master and full ensuite, modern family size kitchen with walkout, open concept living & dining rm, huge picture window, stone fireplace, separate entrance to basement, large rec. rm, garage, long private drive, and many extras, great location close to all conveniences!!

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 120% OF ASKING!!!

KIPLING & LAKESHORE!!

Great potential to build your dream home near the Lake, fabulous south Etobicoke location, close to all conveniences, view of the lake at the end of the street, long 132’lot, Super Value, located close to all conveniences for $428,000!!

93’ FRONTAGE!!

Premium lot in the Keele / Lawrence area, detached 3bdrm bungalow, garage, private drive, large backyard, separate entrance to finished basement, fabulous neighborhood must be seen only $499,900!

COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL

Excellent location near Airport Rd. and William Parkway, close to all major Hwys, 900 sq ft of office space & 2300+ sq ft of Industrial space, previously used for garment manufacturing, zoning allows for mixed use, clean office area with reception and board room, must be seen $415,000!!

HER ANOOTL D S EXECUTIVE TOWNHOME!!

Backing onto ravine, gorgeous décor, formal dining room, open concept living room, family size kitchen s.s. appliances walkout to deck overlooking ravine large patio, magnificent master with full ensuite soaker Jacuzzi tub, plus fabulous finished basement!!

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KEELE & McNAUGHTON!!

Prime South Etobicoke opportunity, great land value for 25’ x 133’ lot, build your dream home, great location, close to all conveniences, just minutes to downtown Toronto for only $398,000!!

Totally renovated showpiece, large 1475 sq ft, 3bdrm suite, gorgeous south views, new custom gourmet kitchen, Quartz counters, S.S. Appl., Travertine Floors, new washrooms gleaming hardwood thru-out, beautiful natural stone finish on walls, must be seen, many extras included, great building and location for $335,000!!

Gorgeous Maple Condo completely upgraded through out, fabulous gourmet kitchen with granite countertop, top of the line s. s. appliances, spacious living and dining rm, gleaming hardwood floors, large master bedroom with ensuite and W/I closet, ensuite laundry, great amenities and many extras included, located close to all conveniences for only $309,900!!

JANE & EGLINTON!!

MILLGATE MANOR CONDO!!

Fantastic 2+1 corner unit in high demand Burnhamthorpe & Mill Rd. area, large combined living & dining rm, w/o to balcony, 2wshrms, den, ensuite laundry, central air conditioning, and many extras, well managed building, & amenities for only $269,000!!

BLOOR & DIXIE CONDO!!

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this week w Friday, April 19

Junction Seniors Gathering WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Pascal’s Baguette and Bagels, 2904 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Eleanor Batchelder, 647-235-0843, www.junctionra.ca/ junction-seniors/, eob62@yahoo.com COST: Free We meet twice a week at a local coffee shop for conversation, as a social network of neighbours. Friday at the above location and Tuesday mornings 10 to 11 a.m. at Agora Cafe, 3015 Dundas St. W. All welcome.

w Saturday, April 20

Toronto Cat Rescue Adopt-a-thon WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., today and tomorrow WHERE: Pet Valu Galleria Mall, 1245 Dupont St. CONTACT: Alison F., 416-538-8592, www.torontocatrescue.ca, chanagittel@rogers. com COST: Adoption fee applies Adoption fee is $175 for kittens under six months, $100 for cats over six months, and $250 if adopting two kittens, at the adopt-a-thon only, payable by cash only. This ensures that the cats that come into our care receive the medical attention they need, are spayed or neutered, vaccinated (and receive a rabies vaccination if age appropriate). Our fee also includes six weeks of free pet insurance.

w Sunday, April 21

looking ahead w Sunday, May 5

Earlscourt Park Kite Fest 2013 WHEN: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Earlscourt Park, 1200 Lansdowne Ave. CONTACT: Ellen Warwick, 416996-8170, ellenw@rogers.com COST: Free Bring your kite for some non-competitive kite flying fun! Pre-register kids six to nine years of age for a pocket kite building and flying workshop at facebook. com/friendsofearlscourtpark Space is limited. Kids 3+ can create their own (no-pin!) pinwheels. This event is weather permitting. Check the Facebook page on the morning of event to confirm it’s still a go.

Earlscourt Park Community CleanUp Day WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Earlscourt Park, 1200 Lansdowne Ave. CONTACT: Ellen Warwick, 416996-8170, friendsofearlscourtpark. blogspot.com, ellenw@rogers.com COST: Free Friends of Earlscourt Park is hosting its first annual Community CleanUp on Meet by the playground. Garbage bags and gloves provided.

Saturday Morning MS Self-Help Group WHEN: 10 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Bloor/Keele streets area CONTACT: Lynn Laccohee, 416-967-3032, lynn. laccohee@mssociety.ca COST: Free Men and women with multiple sclerosis get together for support, encour-

agement and information. Pre-registration is required. Meeting location will be provided after registration.

Cantores Celestes Women’s CHoir ‘Circle o f Days’ WHEN: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd. CONTACT: Kelly Galbraith, 416-236-1522, cantorescelestes@hotmail.com COST: $20 The Circle of Days featuring Gabriel Fauré’s “Requiem”; the world premiere of Sergey Khvoshchinsky’ s ‘Dona Nobis Pacem’ and the North American premiere of David Hamilton’s ‘The Circle of Days’. A $1,000 donation will be made to to Loads of Love (to buy sewing machines and other course materials for the Ituna community in Zambia).

Lost Waterways WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: ajalberti@gmail.com COST: Free Many of Toronto’s creeks and streams have been hidden or diverted as the city developed. City planner Leo deSorcy explains why and how and where this happened, using High Park’s Wendigo Creek as an example. Meet at the benches across from Grenadier Restaurant.

Davenport Earth Day 2013 WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Dovercourt Park, 155 Bartlett Ave. CONTACT: Antonio Carvallo, 647-997-0797, j.antonio.carvallo@gmail.com COST: Free The Davenport Young Liberals in honour of Earth Day hosts a cleanup of Dovercourt Park. Gloves, garbage bags and brooms will be provided.

w Tuesday, April 23

Weekly Cafe & Movie Afternoon WHEN: Noon WHERE: LA Centre for Active Living, 55 Rankin Cres. CONTACT: melissa scott, 416-452-4875, melissa@loyolaarrupecentre.com Weekly lunch and movie screeting.

Menu varies from spaghetti and garlic bread, to waffles and strawberries.

Includes coffee/tea. Cost for lunch is $4, movie screening at 1:30 p.m.

w Wednesday, April 24

Beginner Latin Dancing WHEN: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: LA Centre for Active Living, 55 Rankin Cres. CONTACT: Melissa Scott, 416452-4875, melissa@loyolaarrupecentre.com COST: $36/12 weeks Beginner Latin Dancing every Wednesday.

w Thursday, April 25

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WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon WHERE: LA Centre for Active Living, 55 Rankin Cres. CONTACT: Melissa Scott, 416452-4875, melissa@loyolaarrupecentre.com COST: $36 for 12 weeks Cardio, muscle strengthening and balance improvement.

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Seniors Strategy discussed wToronto Toronto has plans for the elderly — and tomorrow the city’s community development and recreation committee will get a look at the details.

The Toronto Seniors Strategy takes into account the shift in demographics as the tail end of the baby boom ages into the grandparent boom. Toronto, like governments around the world, needs to retool the services it offers accordingly.

The strategy is a plan to support older Toronto residents in their desire to stay “active, healthy, engaged and independent, in their own homes and living in communities of their own choosing.”

Christie lands update wMr.

On Monday, April 22, the city’s economic development committee will be talking about the Mr. Christie lands situation in south Etobicoke.

As reported last year, Mondelez Canada made a decision to close the Mr. Christie’s Bakery at 2150 Lake Shore Blvd. in hopes of redeveloping the land. The city, however, wants to maintain

david nickle the city the site as employment land.

Economic development staff will be reporting out on discussions they’ve had with Mondelez – which have not gone well. As such, say staff, establishing a working group is premature. pet licence renewals considered wOnline

Today, the licensing and standards committee will be looking at a plan for pet owners to be better able to renew pet licences online.

The committee is looking at an information report that talks about e-Pet, Toronto Animal Services’ web-based service for pet owners.

The website can handle both licence renewals, and donations to the city’s animal shelter system.

The system is being enhanced to make that easier, at a cost of $50,000. As it’s already within the existing budget, not much is expected to change today when the item is considered.

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transit recommendations wHealthy The committee will also be looking at two reports that have come through the Toronto Board of Health, looking into the public health implications of a robust public transit system.

The board has recommended the TTC look at reducing fares for Torontonians in need, after determing if there is a relationship between health of lower-income individuals and access to public transit.

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water in parks wDrinking

On April 22, the city’s parks, forestry and recreation committee will be talking about getting a drink – of water – in parks facilities.

Just over a year ago, the committee asked for an inventory of drinking water facilities in parks, and asked that the city set standards for drinking water in parks facilities.

The report says the city can increase drinking water access within the existing budget.

Dave Nickle is The Villager’s city hall reporter. Contact: dnickle@insidetoronto.com

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transit PILOTS wireless access wGO Transit users could soon have access to wireless internet service in Toronto GO stations, said a spokesperson for the regional transit agency.

Mary Proc said a recently launched Wi-Fi pilot program will expand to eight train stations and three bus terminals within six months.

While the exact sites remain undetermined, the final list will include at least one Toronto location.

If the pilot proves successful, ad-sponsored Wi-Fi could be installed in 63 GO train stations within a year.

GO is also working on providing secure Internet access on its vehicles.

The service was introduced at Clarkson and Pickering stations in early April. station feedback sought wPape

The TTC wants to speed up Pape Station renovations and is asking for public feedback on an extended spring closure.

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Another option is keeping Pape open, but that will delay completion of the renovations until December.

The station’s second exit construction, located east of Lipton Avenue, is also scheduled to be done by December.

To complete an online survey, visit www.ttc.ca funding poll results wTransit

Residents may slowly be warming towards supporting new transit funding, according to a poll commissioned by the Greater Toronto CivicAction Alliance.

A total of 43 per cent of respondents support investing more in transit compared to 39 per cent who want current funding levels to stay the same.

Also, 71 per cent of the 1,491 respondents polled by

Forum Research between March 28 and April 3 also say they are “fed up” with traffic congestion, while 39 per cent think residents should contribute more to regional transit costs. seeks feedback on e-bicycles wcity

The city wants to know from residents whether it should adjust current restrictions on e-bicycles to reflect a recent ruling by the province.

Current bylaws strictly prohibit the use of the motorized two-wheel vehicles, which resemble scooters a well as pedal-assisted bicycles. They are not allowed on bike lanes or trails.

But because the province recently amended the Ontario Highway Traffic Act to allow e-bikes on public roadways, the city wants feedback on whether it too should ease restrictions.

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The courses officially opened for play on Monday, April 15.

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“One third of the school’s students are competing in the national championships – I’m very proud.”

The students themselves design the choreography and develop the harmonies.

Teachers are there simply for support.

“It’s amazing what they’ve done,” said Gaudet.

The show choir has been practising since October.

Students have been rehearsing the songs they are performing in competition since January. The Glee Club will be judged on a number of requirements, including quality of voices, choreography, showmanship and band.”

Show choirs boast “catchy” arrangements, “synchronized” dance moves, melodies and harmonies, according to competition host Show Choir Canada. A long-standing tradition in the United States, show choirs are gaining momentum in Canada over

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‘Glee,’ the American musical comedy-drama television series has contributed to the popularity of show choirs.

Trinity Mbagi, a Grade 10 student and voice trainer for L’Ecole Secondaire Toronto Ouest revealed she was a fan of the TV show.

“Born with a talent to sing, I thought why shouldn’t I join the Glee Club,” said Mbagi, who said the choir is perfecting a French religious song, among other “really hypedup songs.”

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OMB appeal looms as revised building Public consultations coming on housing proposals: EYCC plan for High Park highrises offered TAMARA SHEPHARD tshephard@insidetoronto.com The city will oppose NDI Inc’s Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) appeal of its application to build a 12-storey mixed-use building in the High Park area.

Etobicoke and York councillors voted last week to endorse city planners’ recommendations and to authorize the city lawyer and city planners to oppose the developer’s appeal last September on its application to build at 1990 Bloor St. W. and 26 Parkview Gardens.

City council’s position is that any redevelopment of the lands must include the full replacement of 24 existing rental units along with a tenant relocation plan. That includes the rights of tenants to return to the new rental units, as prescribed by the city’s Official Plan.

Councillors approved directing the community planning director to report to city council on May 7 on

NDI’s revised application submitted April 2.

“The application came in, we held one working group meeting then the proponent went to the OMB,” area Councillor Sarah Doucette said.

“Last week, they came back with a revised plan and there is a prehearing before the OMB scheduled for May 28.

“We need to give staff time to go through the revised application to say ‘yes, we accept it or no, we don’t’ and give legal a chance to get ready.” revised application NDI’s revised application reduces the height from 12 to 11 storeys and its units from 131 to 108, and includes the full 24 replacement rental units that exist onsite.

Dianne Bradley, chair of the Bloor West Residents’ Association, said the organization supports the recommendation to oppose the project

and called it “overintensification.”

“We believe the proposal will set an undesirable precedent. There is a complete absence of highrise buildings in the area. None are bigger than eight storeys,” she said.

Residents are also concerned about shadow impacts on neighbouring properties and the developers’ plan to build to the lot line, Bradley said.

If the OMB allows NDI’s appeal, community council recommended city council direct city staff to withhold zoning bylaw approval pending a draft bylaw that provides for securing rental housing issues, and community development money of $450,000 for capital improvements to day nurseries in the ward, Parkview Gardens Parkette, as well as local parks and streetscape improvements in the area.

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A proposal to build two 31-storey apartment buildings in High Park and another to construct a 23-unit stacked townhouse complex in Bloor West Village both moved forward last week.

Etobicoke York Community Council (EYCC) approved preliminary city staff reports for an apartment buildings’ and two-storey amenity building proposal at 51-77 Quebec Ave. and 40-66 High Park Ave., as well as a five-level townhouse application for 441 Jane St. Area Councillor Sarah Doucette moved motions to adopt city planners’ recommendations to move forward both applications with an amendment to double the notice area for future community consultation meetings to residents who live within 240 metres of each respective property.

High Park Bayview Inc.’s High Park application proposes to demolish

two blocks of existing townhouses containing 16 rental units and replace them with the two apartment buildings of 305 units each and an amenity building. No replacement of the rental housing is being proposed.

Doucette said the proposal is too dense for the site.

“These two towers are too tall.

What they are looking to do is too much for this property,” she said.

Doucette said she asked the developer to hold a pre-meeting with her and residents prior to submitting their application to the city, but the developer declined.

The Tact Development Inc. proposal to build townhouses in Bloor West Village has a longer community history. Pre-application meetings were held with Tact in April, October and November of last year.

Residents who live near each respective proposals’ property can expect to receive a city notification of a community consultation meeting within the coming months.

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Premier Kathleen Wynne is not committing to additional transit funding in the next provincial budget.

Speaking with reporters last Friday, Wynne voiced a strong commitment to expanding public transit.

During a 30-minute conference call, Wynne re-iterated her intention to pay for new transit projects through one or more of the dedicated taxes or fees suggested by provincial agency Metrolinx for the Big Move transit expansion plan in the Greather Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

While she hailed the “historic” level of transit funding announced by the Liberals, more than $16 billion in guaranteed money since Dalton McGuinty was first elected in 2003, Wynne would not say whether additional tran-

The man who coined the term “gridlock” was in Toronto to share ideas on creating a walkable city.

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Schwarz, who also created a pedestrian plan for Chicago, extolled the virtues of walking and pedestrian-friendly streets during a presentation at Urbanspace Gallery, inside the 401 Richmond building last week. Over the course of his near 30-minute presentation, Schwartz made the case

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