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Patino DeJong feeds Dancer the reindeer at the High Park Zoo this week during its ongoing Christmas celebration activities. Friends of High Park have proposed a public-private partnership with the city to turn it into a sustainable operation.

Save the zoo with a P3: Friends LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Friends of High Park Zoo submitted a proposal to the city’s budget committee this week to create a public-private partnership (P3) model to ensure the

zoo remains open for years to come.

The group is proposing establishing a High Park Zoo Conservancy in an effort to provide a zoo that is enduring and exceeds visitors’ expectations.

“This is our idea on how to make the zoo sustainable,” said Friends of High Park Zoo spokesperson Chris Diceman as public deputations continued at the budget committee at city hall. “The city alone can’t fund the zoo.”

The High Park Zoo has been operating for the past two years without city funding and the budget committee has not included it again for 2014, pointed out Diceman.

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Chapters will host a public town hall meeting in the new year to discuss the possibility of remaining in the Bloor West Village area, according to a spokesperson.

The meeting is scheduled for January, yet details have yet to be ironed out, according to Janet Eger, a representative of Indigo Books and Music Inc. “Certainly, we’d be most interested in staying in the fantastic Bloor West neighbourhood, if appropriate space is presented with terms we’re comfortable with,” she told The Villager.

Since community members learned that the Runnymede Theatre-turned Chapters bookstore, at the corner of Bloor Street West and Runnymede Road, was set to close in February after its 15-year lease comes to an end, many have been writing emails directly to Heather Reisman, founder and chief executive of Indigo Books and Music. They’ve been expressing their concern and interest in seeing the store remain in the neighbourhood, said Dianne Bradley, executive director of the Bloor West Village Residents Association (BWVRA). >>>CHAPTERS, pg 10

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See A Christmas Carol at St. Paul’s Humber River Shakespeare Company’s annual production of A Christmas Carol is back by popular demand.

Gather with friends and family at Montgomery’s Inn and St. Paul’s Anglican (Runnymede) Church in Bloor West and eight other unique venues including Casa Loma to watch the hour-long production of in-costume actors armed with masks, puppets

and a trunk full of storytelling treasures as they bring to life the timeless tale of greed, ghosts and salvation.

“Performing ‘A Christmas Carol’ is our way of giving back and sharing a universal message of hope, charity and kindness. It is a treat and an honour to perform the show each year and I am always amazed at how moved the audiences are,” the

company’s artistic director Kevin Hammond said in a statement. showtimes A Christmas Carol comes to Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas St. W. at Islington Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 5, Thursday, Dec. 12 and Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.. It also plays on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.,

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Helping typhoon victims with cookies Students rally to raise funds for the Philippines Erika Costillo, a Grade 8 student a Runnymede P.S., was “devastated” when she found out Typhoon Haiyan had struck the Philippines.

It was a week before Costillo and her family got word from her older brothers and cousins, who live there, and were assured they had survived and were alright. Having family in the Philippines prompted her to take action at her school.

She approached principal Amelia Dennis about fundraising for relief efforts.

“My parents encouraged me to do it,” Erika told The Villager recently.

Student Prime Minister Charlie Luxton took the idea to his student parliament. The group decided to sell cookies to raise money for the

Grade 7 and 8 students at Runnymede Public School deliver a second batch of cookies they sold to raise money for the Red Cross in the name of Typhoon Haiyan relief.

The school had already raised more than $1,000 by selling more than 500 cookies – and that was only the first batch,” he said. They had to order more. Grades 7 and 8 students gathered recently to deliver the second shipment. The cookies sold for $2 each with $1.40 each going toward the Red Cross. “ We reached $1,000 really quickly,” Dennis said. “People were giving $50 per cookie. It’s amazing.”

Runnymede P.S. is not the only school in the neighbourhood rallying in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

Swansea P.S.’s senior boys club is collecting money; a Grade 9 geography class at Western Technical Commercial School has raised more than $700 for the Canadian Red Cross. Meanwhile, Runnymede Collegiate Institute’s Me to We Club is fundraising.

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Rob Ford’s ‘outsider’ game is getting old

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n Tuesday morning, Mayor Ford arrived – late – for the kickoff of the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Toy Drive. It was OK, though; the only people kept waiting were a few television cameras and reporters, some city staff and the city manager.

In other years, there were children at the launch, and the mayor would crouch down and chat with them as they played with toys. This time, a city spokesperson said protocol staff made the call to not have children because of “scheduling” issues – it was awfully close to lunchtime – and because of the crush of cameras.

If anyone was concerned about the lesson sent, having small children photographed with an admitted illegal drug user...well, no one was saying.

About an hour later, Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly emerged from a meeting with Ontario Premier

david nickle the city Kathleen Wynne, where they spoke about matters of transit and housing and other topics of mutual interest. Mayor Ford was not invited, an omission which Wynne explained succinctly: “I’m meeting with the deputy mayor because he is the representative of Toronto City Council.”

It’s hard to argue otherwise.

Mayor Ford and his brother Doug characterized council’s startling repudiation of the mayor as a “coup d’etat.”

It’s not quite that – the mayor’s still the mayor, after all, and the only tank that has moved at city hall is a fish tank, from the deputy mayor’s office to the mayor’s. But it is in real terms a vote of non-confidence, as councillors have

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There is a fine line between an outsider and a truant, a critic and a vandal, an aggrieved suburban hero and a child in a tantrum. The Fords are crossing that line.....

taken back all the powers that were theirs to give.

The mayor and his brother do not appear keen to regain that confidence.

Doug Ford spent the first part of the week in budget committee continuing to embellish last week’s allegation that city staff have conspired with a rogue council, to primp up the 2014 budget with wasteful spending and unnecessary tax increases.

As for Mayor Ford – in addition to showing up late to one of the few events that are within his more limited purview, he’s so

far snubbed any attempts

by Deputy Mayor Kelly to meet and discuss the way forward in the new order of things.

Immediately following the non-confidence vote, this strategy might have seemed a winning one.

Ford won in 2010 as council’s ultimate outsider, so now that he’s been thrown out, why not play the outsider again?

It’s starting to become clear, however, that that game is already a little old.

There is a fine line between an outsider and a truant, a critic and a vandal, an aggrieved suburban hero and a child in a tantrum.

The Fords are crossing that line; while council, for the first time in three years really, has freed itself to behave like the mature level of government that Torontonians might at one time have expected.

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Get active for Holly’s Toy Drive on Sunday Supporters will mark the 10th Anniversary of the Holly’s Toy Drive with an “Aerobathon”, a two-hour marathon fitness class, on Sunday, Dec. 8. Beginning at 10 a.m. at the Masaryk Cowan Community Centre, 220 Cowan Ave., the exercising is optional, but participants are asked to bring an unwrapped gift and food donation. All toys and proceeds go to The Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club.

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design festival comes to the junction The Junction hosts almost a third of the Toronto Design Offsite Festival (TO DO) programing. TO DO is a not-forprofit, independent design festival happening annually at the end of January.

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DECEMBER 1 – 31: HOLIDAY GIVING CAMPAIGNS

>>>from page 1 option. We need to propose restoring funding as well as a bigger picture option,” said Diceman, adding the proposal should be received “favourably.”

According to Friends of High Park Zoo research, the zoo attracts as many as 500,000 visitors per year, 40 times the visitors per hectare per year versus the admission-supported Toronto Zoo. The group has successfully raised enough money to keep the zoo open for the past two years, however, has found it challenging to entice money from corporations.

“No corporation is willing to risk its capital without the city playing an active role to ensure the sustainability of the zoo,” said Friends in a statement. “Residents also find it hard to fathom that the budget committee and city

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We wouldn’t be able to bring holiday magic to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) without the help and support of our community and corporate partners. This year, you can help make SickKids a little brighter for patients and their families by taking advantage of some of our festive shopping opportunities. For more information, please visit http://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/news/newsHolidayGivingGuide.asp This annual light display has attracted visitors from across the GTA for 14 years. The De Sario family began decorating their home in support of their daughter, who was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes as a child and treated at SickKids. The house is located at 165 Benjamin Boake Trail (Keele and Sheppard) in North York. The lights are turned on every evening around 5:30 p.m. and all donations support SickKids.

DECEMBER 9 – 24: FIRST CANADIAN PLACE HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP CENTRE

During this annual campaign, any sized gift can be wrapped for a minimum donation of $5.00. It is open between 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on weekdays from December 9 to 23 and between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 24 on the street level of First Canadian Place (on Adelaide Street between Bay and York Street). All proceeds are donated to SickKids.

DECEMBER 10: WINTER DREAMS

This inaugural fundraising event at the Rosehill Venue (Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue East) is a night of winter indulgence surrounded by a rustic and chic ambiance. The evening will consist of a fashion show, a raffle, special performances and dancing.

Proceeds will support SickKids. For more information or to buy tickets, please visit http://winterdreams.edzin.com/#nav-header

DECEMBER 14: SANTA SPEEDO RUN

This less than three km fun run is a festive opportunity to don red, green and white Speedos while running through the Yorkville neighbourhood. A limited quantity of Speedos will be provided onsite at the start of the race. The run will start and end at Hemmingway’s Restaurant, 142 Cumberland Street at 1:30 p.m. Proceeds raised from this event support the Toys & Games Fund at SickKids. For more information or to register, please visit www.torontosantaspeedorun.com/

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The heritage building will be preserved when Shoppers Drug Mart moves in likely in the summer.

The pharmacy will be maintaining all of the existing historical features, interior and exterior, including the stage and interior walls.

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In 1999, Chapters redeveloped the old theatre, the “Runny” as it was affectionately called, into a bookstore while keeping the cinema’s atmospheric interior in tact.

Built in June, 1927, the vaudeville theatre – designed to transport patrons to exotic places – was the first of its kind in Toronto.

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allow the organization to focus more on raising capital and other funding with corporations, businesses, foundations and grants for the enhancement (and ultimately the possible selfsustainability) of the zoo.

Friends is proposing the city provide the $228,000 in operating costs for 2014 while both partners work toward consummating an agreement to implement a plan that creates a High Park Zoo Conservancy.

Established in 1893 for deer, the zoo’s animal paddocks have always been a popular attraction. Today, 120 years later, the zoo’s 11 paddocks are home to a variety of animal species from around the world.

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“This is great news for our community to have the CEO of Indigo responding to residents’ concerns and wanting to have one of her stores remain in Bloor West Village,” said Bradley in a communique to BWVRA members.

Eger confirmed that the company responds to all correspondence, “as is normal

council will, if approved for 2014, have raised residential property taxes by two per cent or more each year since cutting the funding for High Park Zoo while not restoring $1 of funding for the zoo.”

Fr i e n d s , a l o n g w i t h Parkdale-High Park Councillor Sarah Doucette, called on zoo supporters to attend the budget committee meeting this week to make a deputation about why the zoo should be back in the city’s budget.

Its annual operating cost is $228,000. People were also invited to make a written submission or show support at the meeting by wearing zoo buttons or by waving a peacock feather.

Friends of High Park Zoo are calling on the city to step up in the 2014 budget and partner in funding the operating costs of High Park Zoo. Such a partnership would

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A subway extension under construction in the north part of the city celebrated an important milestone this week.

The excavation of twin tunnels for the Toronto York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE) is now complete, with the arrival of tunnel boring machine (TBM) “Torkie” at the extension’s terminus in Vaughan.

Along with “Holey”, “Moley” and “Yorkie” the machines have bored 6.4 kilometres of subway tunnels dating back to 2011. With the tunnels complete, track and systems installation work can now begin for the $2.4-billion extension of the Spadina line, which is funded by the federal and provincial governments plus the City of Toronto and Region of York.

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lights, camera, christmas: Sam Belic takes a photo of the brightly decorated Canadian Pacific Holiday Train at the CP Lambton Yard on Friday evening. Since its launch in 1999, the Holiday Train has raised $7.4 million and three million pounds of food for local communities.

The cross-country journey started in Montreal last week. For more information on the train, visit www.cpr.ca

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rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT Metrolinx’s director for electrification, announced the agency is ready to proceed on a provincial environmental assessment, which will involve collaborating with utility provider Hydro One. Pitre also committed to open house meetings in January and February of next year as part of the six-month study period. The study will examine how to best electrify UP which is under construction until 2015.

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Add the City Youth Council of Toronto to groups looking to rename the proposed subway project commonly referred to as the Downtown Relief Line.

To prevent misleading the public on the line’s value

in reducing city-wide – and not just downtown – subway congestion, the council is holding a renaming contest for the DRL. The group has already received more than 70 suggestions including the Hogtown Underground and Maple Leaf Express. To submit your own entry visit www.renamedrl. ca panel recommendations coming wStudy

A provincial study panel will release its recommendations on future transit funding in mid-December.

The panel was appointed

by Premier Kathleen Wynne to evaluate an assortment of levies and fees proposed by Metrolinx to pay for its Big Move transit plan for which it needs $ 2 billion annually for the next two decades to complete to complete the project.

The panel will release its recommendations Dec. 13.

Rahul Gupta is The Villager’s transit reporter. His column apppears every Thursday.

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Ward 13 Constituency Hours WHEN: 3 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Jane/ Dundas Library, 620 Jane St. CONTACT: Irmgard, 416-392-4072, councillor_doucette@toronto.ca COST: Free Ward 13 city Councillor Sarah Doucette holds constituency hours to meet with constituents in person. An appointment is requried.

Community Pub Night – Lambton House WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas St. CONTACT: www.lambtonhouse.org/ Events.html, postmaster@lambtonhouse.org COST: Free Refreshments, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are available at very reasonable prices. Complimentary snacks are provided until the band starts playing. Snacks will be available for purchase.

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Orienteering – Family Nature Walk WHEN: 1 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: 416-392-1748, ext.

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Drop Everything and Sing!

WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE:193 High Park Ave. CONTACT: 647-343-8412, , highparksingalong@ gmail.com COST: $2 per session Nourish your mind, body and soul at these popular sing-a-longs lead by a retired music teacher. No talent, experience or long-term commitment necessary. Register in advance.

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Each class consists of two guided meditations and a teaching to help solve daily problems, let go of negative minds and find happiness. No pre-registration required.

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Seniors Taoist Tai-Chi - Intermediate WHEN: 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavina Ave. CONTACT: Swansea Area Seniors Association, 416-392-1953, swanseaareaseniors@gmail.com COST: $45 Weekly one hour tai chi sessions are good for balance, memory, co-ordination and circulation.

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Seniors Art Class - Multi-Media WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavina Ave CONTACT: Swansea Area Seniors Association, 416-392-1953, , swanseaareaseniors@gmail.com COST: $30 per month Instructor guided weekly sessions let you sketch, paint and choose your medium in watercolours, acrylics or pastels. Discover your talent.

Meditation for Daily Life WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, 416-762-8033, info@kadampa.ca COST: $10/class $40/ five classes These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of

Junction Seniors Gathering WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Agora Cafe, 3015 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Eleanor Batchelder, 647-235-0843,www.junctionra.ca/ junction-seniors/, eob62@yahoo.com COST: Free

Group meets twice a week at a local coffee shop for conversation, as a social network of neighbours. Tuesday mornings at the above location and Friday afternoons, 2 to 3 p.m. at Pascal’s, 2904 Dundas St. W. All welcome.

Exercises for Seniors WHEN: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. WHERE: Ukrainian Canadian Social Services, Toronto, 2445 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Olena, 416-763-4982, toroffice@ ucss.info COST: Free Exercises are conducted under the guidance of a professional trainer Tai Chi for beginners WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Humbercrest United Church, 16 Baby Point Rd. CONTACT: 289-643-8774, babypoint@canadiantaichiacademy. org COST: $150 for four months or $50 monthly. Discount for seniors.

Treat yourself to better health and relaxation. With proper training even the most sedentary can safely embark on a program on tai chi.

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Mommy & Baby Free Indoor Play WHEN: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Kidz360, 3431 Dundas St. W. Suite 200 CONTACT: Shannon, 647-3519360, tmr@pinkbear.ca COST: Free Free community time offering different activities for parents and children.

Line Dancing for Seniors WHEN: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavina Ave CONTACT: Swansea Area Seniors Association, 416-392-1953, swanseaareaseniors@gmail.com COST: $46 for

15 sessions Weekly one-hour sessions provide good exercise. No partner needed and beginners welcome.

Babyn Borscht WHEN: 1 to 2 p.m. WHERE: Ukrainian Canadian Social Services, Toronto, 2445 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Olena, 416-763-4982, toroffice@ ucss.info COST: $5 Traditional Ukrainian dinner includes Borscht with garlic bread, perogies, coffee and sweets. Cost $5. Help to support social assistance programs serving people in need by buying varenyky (perogies) and cabbage rolls .

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Friday Afternoons at the Movies WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Jane/ Dundas Library, 620 Jane St. CONTACT: Kara Miley, 416-394-1014, kmiley@torontopubliclibrary. ca COST: Free Christmas with the Kranks will be screened. The movie is open to adults. The next showing is Dec. 20 and will feature the movie Love Actually. Film starts at 2:30pm.

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20th Annual Christmas Bazaar WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Cecilia Church, 161 Annette St. CONTACT: 416-769-8163 COST: Free Shop for Christmas with more than 20 unique vendors. Fresh-baked CONSUMER FEATURE

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Christmas Bake Sale WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Runnymede Presbyterian Church, 680 Annette St. CONTACT: Walter Brewer, 416-767-2689, runnymedepc@bellnet.ca COST: Free Enjoy and purchase Christmas baked treats.

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Santa in the Junction WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Junction Train Platform, 2960 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Jessica Myers, 416-767-9068, thejunctionbia. ca/santa-inthe-junction2013/, thejunctionbia.jessica@ gmail.com COST: Free The Junction BIA hosts its annual Santa in the Junction event. Full day of Christmas themed activities.

Voices Chamber Choir presents “The Great Mystery” WHEN: 8 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Church of St. Martin in-the-Fields, 151 Glenlake Ave. CONTACT: Ron Cheung, 416-519-0528, www.voiceschoir.com, voiceschamber-

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