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Isaiah Masek-Kelly, right, will lead the Toronto Rush into the American Ultimate Disc League final-four championships this weekend in San Jose. In its three years in Toronto the team, which splits its games between Lamport Stadium and Varsity Centre, has lost only two games.

AUDL history to record more than 50 goals and 50 assists. The team splits its games between Lamport Stadium and Varsity Centre which, he pointed out, “is right in my neighbourhood – a 10-minute bike ride.” The Toronto Rush have been a huge success story on the field, having only lost two games in their short history, going into this final weekend of their third season. One of those losses was a regular league game against Montreal Royal earlier this season, marking their first regular season loss. Their other loss, however, was in last year’s AUDL championship game to the San Jose Spiders. In 2013, the Toronto Rush won the AUDL championship, capping off an unde-

feated season. This time around, the Toronto Rush will meet San Jose in the semifinal Saturday (with the other semifinal pitting the Raleigh Flyers against Madison Radical). All are their respective division playoff champs. The winners play the AUDL championship Sunday. established in the city The Toronto Rush were put in Toronto by Rob Lloyd, recently retired co-president of Cisco Systems. The franchise was available and his son, Mark, is a veteran star player in his own right, although he’s out for the season and concentrating on his GM duties with the team. “We generally get about

800 to 1,000 fans, sometimes 1,200 depending on the weather,” said the elder Lloyd. As for why he picked the downtown venues, he said: “We’re in the heart of Toronto. People can walk to us, they can take the subway, they can ride a bike, you can watch the game from outside the fence if you don’t have $12 to get in. “Those two locations (Lamport Stadium and Varsity Centre) are really critical to how we appeal to our audience.” All three of championship weekend’s games will be broadcast via ESPN3.

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Straight talk about the dog days of summer My message box got a serious workout over the long weekend. It was standing and screaming room only in there. Everybody was whining up a storm. But it wasn’t about the hot weather. It was about the phrase du jour referring to it. Q. Jamie, I always hate the beginning of August. The only expression we ever hear is the ‘dog days of summer’. We’re bombarded with it. The dog days of summer, the dog days of summer, the dog days of summer. Enough already. This has been going on for donkey’s years. No other creatures get even a mention until they’re over. It makes me angry as a bear, I tell ya. When are we finally going to get equal time in the summer for the rest of the animal kingdom? – Gord the Gorilla A. In the next few minutes, Gordo. I don’t want

jamie wayne BUT SERIOUSLY to let the cat out of the bag, but a little bird told me that by the end of the column all will be forgotten and you’ll be happy as a clam. Q. Do you really mean it, Jamie? I’ve had ants in my pants over this since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. – Karina the Kangaroo A. Cross my heart. This comes straight from the horse’s mouth. Q. Wait a minute. I thought you just got through saying it was a bird that gave you the news. This all sounds rather fishy if you ask me. – Arnold the Armadillo A. Don’t get your feathers in a bunch. The horse called first. The bird tweeted right after. OK? Q. Jamie, do you mind if

I talk turkey for a second? – Penelope the Peacock A. Would you be a lamb and try back around Thanksgiving? I promised to resolve this dog days of summer controversy before the end of the column. If I don’t do it, I have a hunch I’ll be hearing about it until the cows come home. Q. You’ll be hearing about it long after they arrive, too. No other animals can get on the map this time of year. It’s the nature of the beast, I’m afraid. Don’t you think it’s time to accept that you’re barking up the wrong tree? – Zoe the Zebra. A. On the contrary, I was about to pull a rabbit out of a hat here. Anything is possible. All you have to do is believe. Q. Yeah and pigs might fly, too. Sorry, but I’m with Zoe on this. – Wally the Walrus A. Boo hoo. I’m crying crocodile tears. I hate to

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there, but one of the things we’re doing at the library (in general) is to introduce technology and give the members of the public exposure to it.” The plans could include a 3D printer, a popular addition to the Toronto Reference Library and a branch in Scarborough. Overall, Toronto Public Librar y has earmarked $7.684 million for the library redesign through its capital budget. Apart from financial concerns, the redesign will face challenges due to its historic status. “Certainly, the library itself is a heritage building,” said councillor Joe Mihevc, in whose ward the Wychwood library stands. “Its front was constructed in 1916, so next year will be its 100th. It’s one of four libraries in Toronto that were built by the Carnegie Foundation to support literacy back then.” Mihevc said the redesign could allow for anything from a space for seniors to an innovative space for youth, both of which he said are needed in the community. Placing books on mov-

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News that the environmental assessment for a proposed rail bridge eliminating Metrolinx’s Davenport Diamond has been pushed back to the fall did little to quell residents’ concerns at a meeting last Wednesday. Ontario’s Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca made the announcement at a transit town hall hosted by Davenport MPP Cristina Martins at the Davenport Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre July 29. “Information will be forthcoming,” Del Duca said, attempting to reassure his capacity audience. “It will be very detailed, to provide a better understanding. You’ll be able to provide feedback through the entire process.” While he encouraged community members to participate in the process, Del Duca admitted that when building transit, there is no way to do so without causing disruption. The Ontario transit agency plans to remove the Davenport rail crossing and proposes building an estimated 8.5-metre high bridge over it so that CP freight trains won’t interfere with GO trains on the Barrie corridor. The bridge would be built from Bloor Street West in the south to just north of Davenport Road. “Why Metrolinx wants to build a one-and-a-half kilometre bridge that’s three storeys high through a residential neighbourhood – it doesn’t make sense,” said Sam Barbieri, a member of the group Options For

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Rally held TTCriders, ‘a voice for transit riders,’ attended the transit town hall calling on the province and Metrolinx for low fares, clean trains and more stops. A brochure distributed at the meeting asked, “Why is the (Premier Kathleen) Wynne Government and transit agency, Metrolinx, turning (a) new Union Station to Pearson Airport train into a service for the one per cent? The 23-kilometre long line has just two stops between the terminals and it costs up to $27.50 to take the train one way.” The UPX should be a public train, affordable and clean for all, says the group. “It’s a premier service that’s underutilized,” Myles Stocker, a TTCriders member, said.

Pearson Express (UPX). Initially, however, the UPX was supposed to go electric by 2017. That’s what was announced while the express rail to the airport was under construction. Why then, has that time line changed? Parkdale-High Park MP Peggy Nash, who attended the meeting with colleague MPP for Parkdale-High Park Cheri DiNovo, wanted to know. “People are concerned about the health impact,” she told the minister. Del Duca reiterated his government’s 10-year plan, adding that existing locomotives are Tier 4 and emit 80 to 90 per cent less toxins. Nash also inquired about the low ridership numbers on the UPX and its high fares. “I read all the social media. I am aware of what people are feeling,” Del Duca said. “We launched the Union Pearson Express June 6. We’ll continue to monitor the ridership,” he said, adding that seven weeks was not enough time to make any drastic decisions. Davenport has been loyal to the Liberals for more than 30 years, pointed out local resident Donna Cowan. “What has that loyalty got us? The UPX – with no benefit to our neighbourhood. The GO Barrie line is no benefit to our community. It does not service us at all,” she said. “The west end is a transit desert. It takes two buses and two subway changes to get downtown. I want electrification. I want service to our community as a relief line to downtown.” The Dufferin bus transports more people in a day than the Barrie line, Cowan said. Del Duca said he respects where the community is coming from, that he could hear the frustration. “We do have to take a look at a number of issues to open up the Barrie corridor.”

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Queer West Film Festival WHEN: 4 to 6 p.m., Aug. 7 to 9 WHERE: Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave. CONTACT: Michel Pare, 416-879-7954, artsfestival.queerwest.org, queerwestartsfestival@ gmail.com COST: $10 per evening or $25 for a weekend pass The seventh annual Queer West Film Festival makes the jump from its annual evening screening to a weekend film festival. From shorts, documentaries and full-length features, the festival showcases the best of Canadian and international queer cinTHREE ema from emerging and DAYS established directors. Benny Walker: Live from Australia WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Bloor/Gladstone library, 1101 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Melanie Ribau, 416-393-7675, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca, mribau@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Victorian Indigenous singer/songwriter Benny Walker inherited his passion for music from his father and grandfathers, all talented musicians in their own right. In partnership with the Harbourfront Centre, Planet IndigenUS and the Woodland Cultural Centre, the library celebrates international indigenous cultures.

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Stories on the Lawn WHEN: 10 to 10:30 a.m. WHERE: High Park Library, 228 Roncesvalles Ave. CONTACT: Jessica Rovito, jrovito@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Stories, songs and rhymes outside in the sunshine for kids five and under. Rain location inside the branch. BYOB (bring your own blanket).

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High Park Restoration Site Maintenance WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Grenadier Cafe, 200 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: http://highparknature.org, stewards@highparknature. org COST: Free We will be weeding invasives and monitoring the growth of native plants. Meet in front of the Grenadier Restaurant at 10:30 am, and we will direct you to the site. Tools, vests, and gloves will be provided.

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Swansea Summer Reading Fun WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: 416-392-1954, frontdesk@swanseatownhall.ca COST: Free This is a free program for children under five this summer sponsored by Swansea Town Hall and Swansea Memorial Library. Come in to cool

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Woodwork with Patrick Clarke Kelly WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416-393-7692 COST: Free Join us for a woodworking workshop where you will create your own bird feeder to take home. For school-aged children. Adult accompaniment is a must. Registration is required, no drop-ins. Call 416-3937692.

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LEGO Mania! WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416-393-7692 COST: Free Join us for 8 weeks of intense LEGO building. Each week we will have design challenges to engage your creativity. Drop in.

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Toronto Swing Dance Society Dance WHEN: 7:30 to 11:45 p.m. WHERE: Lithuanian Hall, 1573 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: http://TorontoSwingDanceSociety.ca/friday-dances, info@TorontoSwingDanceSociety.ca COST: $10 for TSDS members, $15 for non-members No partner is required and beginners are welcome.

100th Anniversary Festival of St. Mary of the Angels Parish WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: St. Mary of the Angels Parish, 1481 Dufferin St. CONTACT: Nancy Santos, nancy_ santos@rogers.com COST: Free Join us in celebrating St. Mary of the Angels Parish’s 100th anniversary, with great music, entertainment and food.

Annette Village Farmers’ Market WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Runnymede Presbyterian Church, 680 Annette St. CONTACT: Ashley Davidson, cremefraichemarket.com/meet-yourfarmer, cremefraichefarmersmarket@ gmail.com COST: Free Sponsored by Crème Fraîche Market Cafe, the market offers fresh Ontario fruits and vegetables, Ontario cheeses, Ontario pasta and flours,

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2445 ST CLAIR AVE WEST TORONTO (East of Jane St. on St. Clair Ave.) | 416-762-2277 |Sales@westtorontokia.ca | www.westtorontokia.ca Offer(s) available on select new 2015/2016 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from August 1 to 31, 2015. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing and payments includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,715, $5 OMVIC fee, $29 tire fee, and $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes other taxes, licensing, PPSA, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fee, fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. 0% financing and up to $6,000 discount are available on select 2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price before taxes. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Representative Financing Example: Financing offer available on approved credit (OAC), on a new 2015 Rondo LX AT Winter SE (RN75SF) with a selling price of $27,244 is based on monthly payments of $443 for 48 months at 0% with a $0 down payment, $0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at finance inception. Offer also includes a $6,000 financing discount. *Cash Purchase Price for the new 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F)/2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F)/2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F)/2015 Rondo LX AT Winter SE (RN75SF) is $10,634/$12,994/$21,464/$21,244 and includes a cash discount of $5,030/$4,570/$5,000/$6,000. Dealer may sell for less. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Cash discounts vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. ≠Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on new 2016 Sorento 2.4L LX FWD (SR75AG) with a selling price of $29,344 is based on monthly payments of $326 for 36 months at 0.9%, $0 security deposit, $1,800 down payment and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $11,720 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $16,414. Lease has 16,000 km/ yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). Lease discounts vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. ΩLease payments must be made on a monthly or bi-weekly basis but cannot be made on a weekly basis. Weekly lease payments are for advertising purposes only. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2015 Rio4 SX with Navigation (RO749F)/2015 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748F)/2016 Sorento SX Turbo AWD (SR75IG) is $26,695/$22,395/$34,895/$42,095. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Rio LX+ ECO AT/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl AT/2015 Optima 2.4L GDI AT/2016 Sorento SX 2.0L Turbo AWD. These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. The Kia Sorento received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed from February to May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). The Rio was awarded with the Clef d’or “Best in Class” by L’Annuel de l’automobile 2015. Visit www.annuelauto.com for all the details. The 2015 Optima was awarded the 2015 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for model year 2015. U.S. model tested. Visit www.iihs.org for full details. The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.