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A Great Dane-bullmastiff mix was discovered by a Humbercrest Boulevard homeowner and her daughter after the pooch had made himself comfortable on their porch. “We fell madly in love with him,” Brenda Morgan told The Villager after discovering the dog last Friday. Morgan, who has a Golden Retriever named Bailey, took the dog to her backyard while she reached out to as many as 60 dog owners in the neighbourhood, who are part of an organization called ‘The Humber Hounds’. She and her daughter also called around to area veterinarians and clinics. “His temperament – he’s unbelievable,” Morgan said. “He’s like a baby, so sweet.” Morgan discovered the dog after City of Toronto employees who were working on the street knocked on her door, alerting her that the animal was going to wander away. “They had noticed the dog on the porch,” Morgan recalled. “They knocked on the door and said, ‘Your dog is going to >>>dog, page 13

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of a condominium project at Dupont Street and Campbell Avenue at its meeting last week. “It feels like Christmas arrived early in the Junction Triangle,” said Kevin Putnam, Junction

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Group shows ugly side of Davenport bridge rAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com Grassroots group Options for Davenport is insisting a grim architectural rendering it released this week of a proposed GO Train bridge is an accurate representation of how the neighbourhood will look in the next few years if the project is completed. The rendering, prepared by a supporter of the group, which opposes the bridge and wants a tunnel built instead, was posted on social media this week. It depicts the impact of an 8.5-metre high rail on Campbell Avenue Park, which lies within the study area proposed for the 1.4-kilometre structure to span from Bloor Street West to north of Davenport Road. Should the bridge – which Metrolinx is proposing to build to eliminate the Davenport Diamond at-grade rail crossing – be approved the rendering suggests an austere landscape dominated by a concrete overpass dotted with graffiti, and green space devoid of trees and activity. “It looks very similar to what (Metrolinx) has built in other places,” said group spokesperson Sam Barbieri in an interview last week.

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This Campbell Park rendering shows what it looks like now, above, and what it will look like once Metrolinx builds a rail bridge it is proposing.

“There are columns every 30 feet, it’s made of solid concrete and has no architectural value whatsoever.” Barbieri also pointed to constant graffiti spray painted on special walls installed along the West Toronto Railpass to reduce noise and vibrations from the Union Pearson (UP) Express air rail link, suggesting the same fate would befall the proposed train bridge for Davenport.

Not so, according to Ann Marie Aikins of Metrolinx. Aikins said the rendering presented a wholly inaccurate view of the overpass, which the agency wants to build to improve service for GO trains servicing the Barrie line. She said Metrolinx is fully committed to improving the lands under the bridge with more green space, cycle tracks and multi-use trail to

connect with the park. Aikins also took exception with the group’s contention trees will be removed from the park, pointing out the planning agency will plant three new trees for every two which need to be removed for construction. “There is nothing technically accurate about this rendering,” said Aikins over email. “Metrolinx would never build an overpass that looked like this rendering.” Barbieri insisted the bridge’s estimated $140-million price tag won’t be nearly enough to pay for an eyecatching design, as well as public realm improvements underneath, like a rejuvenated Campbell Park. “Add in maintenance costs and all of a sudden the cost of the bridge is the same as a tunnel,” he said. A tunnel, which would cost well over $600 million according to initial projections from Metrolinx, would allow the same promised “amenities” but free from the shadow of an immense rail bridge, said Barbieri. “Then we don’t have an eyesore and we don’t have safety issues,” he said. “We’d be in the sunshine and green grass, and there would be trees. People would be able to walk or bike all the way from Davenport Village to the Junction Triangle.”

Council asks Metrolinx to build tunnel instead of bridge DAVID NICKLE dnickle@insidetoronto.com The Davenport overpass planned by Metrolinx to replace the Davenport Diamond rail crossing should possibly be a $626 million tunnel instead, Toronto City Council has decreed. Council voted 38-1 to ask Metrolinx to abandon its plan to bolster the Barrie GO Transit service by building a 1.4 kilometre, eightmetre high bridge that would stretch from north of Bloor Street to south of Davenport Road. Metrolinx, the provincial agency that oversees GO Transit, made the call this fall to build the $140-million bridge project – despite the fact that its own engineering assessment indicates that the bridge will have

a huge impact on the homes along the route, both visually and in terms of noise. Metrolinx will begin its approvals process in January, accelerating the work so as to meet its timeline for regional express rail. While council has no authority to stop the work, councillors rallied around local Davenport Councillor Ana Bailão to ask the provincially appointed agency to take another course. She said her constituents wanted to look at putting the track underground, and also other ways to make the new rail line more attractive – possibly including a station that links the GO line to the subway. “We need to make sure that this piece of infrastructure isn’t going

to deter the development of the community but help it,” she said. “We don’t want to be the community known as the train-watching community. You’re asking us to put a 1.5-kilometre bridge, eight metres high without access to it or benefits in the public realm. So stop working on it. We want to make sure that we benefit through this infrastructure.” Willowdale Councillor David Shiner, who chairs the city’s planning committee, moved the recommendations that council ask Metrolinx to consider a plan to build a tunnel through the community instead. “It is a public organization and the board at Metrolinx has a fiduciary duty to think about the public – to think about the community – to

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look at the impact of their decisions. That’s not happening here,” he said. “What are you looking at? A Gardiner Expressway for trains, going over the community.” Council also voted to have staff ask that politicians be put onto the board at Metrolinx. Currently the agency is governed entirely by provincial employees.

City OKs lights at busy Bloor intersection Toronto City Council approved the installation of traffic lights at Bloor Street West and Armadale Avenue at its Wednesday, Dec. 9 meeting. The pedestrian-activated traffic lights passed without debate, a decision Parkdale-High Park Councillor Sarah Doucette called “good news.” Area residents had been pushing to see a pedestrian-safe crossing installed at the intersection. Their efforts included a petition they circulated in late summer and early fall that garnered more than 200 signatures. Sw a n s e a re s i d e n t O rc h i d Jahanshahi, who lives about three blocks from the intersection, said she first sent a letter to former councillor Bill Saundercook expressing the need for a crosswalk. A lot of seniors and children cross there, she said. It’s a busy intersection, in part, because of its proximity to the Jane subway station. In fact, one of Jahanshahi’s neighbours, Marney Showalter, was struck by a car there in February. “I was crossing from the north side. A stopped car was waiting to turn left onto Armadale north,” she told The Villager. “I made eye contact with the driver of the stopped car, looked carefully to make sure no other car was in the curb lane and proceeded to cross. A car came from behind to pass the stopped car on the right side. I did not have time to get out of the way, nor did the car have time to stop. The car hit me in the upper leg and threw me to the ground.” Showalter was rushed to St. Joseph’s Health Centre. She had a fractured bone in her face and lost a front tooth. Etobicoke York Community Council voted at its November meeting to approve the traffic control signals. – Lisa Rainford

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hile the recent uptick in gun violence that took place in Toronto this past week shouldn’t be cause for alarm, it should be a call for law-abiding citizens to condemn any violent crimes regardless of where they occur in the city. Beginning Friday afternoon, a fatal drive-by shooting was reported in the Entertainment District downtown, which was followed by a separate shooting incident at a small plaza minutes away from Fairview Mall near Don Mills Road and Sheppard Avenue. The following night, police responded to a call after gunfire erupted at Keele Street and Eglinton Avenue where a baby shower was taking place in a nearby building. Police Chief Saunders reassured the our view Mark public that Toronto remains one of the safest urban cities in Join groups North America, calling the rash of weekend violence “a blip.” working He added that police will be doing what they can to bring for safe down the number of shooting communities incidents. But it’s not just a police and law enforcement issue. Whenever gun violence is reported anywhere in the city, there’s a danger in the complacency felt by residents when they discover such violent acts have taken place in another neighbourhood. Instead of just reading the headlines in the newspaper and shrugging a shoulder, there may be opportunities to get involved with organizations that are already working to make communities safer through a number of outreach initiatives. Perhaps more can be done to ensure residents and businesses in at-risk neighbourhoods feel less neglected and isolated by demonstrating any violence in the city is unacceptable. Torontonians do indeed have the privilege of living in a safe city, but it will take more than just the police doing their jobs to keep it that way. So while it shouldn’t be a cause for alarm that Toronto streets are no longer safe, it should be a cause for concern that not all violent crimes are taken seriously.

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Former mayor’s tax breeds complacency

et us take a moment to sing the praises of David Miller. This has not been a popular pastime for many years. Indeed, it made one suspect in certain circles from nearly the moment Torontonians decided to elect him mayor in 2003. Try saying a good word about Miller in 2007, the year he strong-armed Toronto councillors into approving the Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT), and you’d be run out of certain parts of town even whistling a happy tune. Well, that was then. On Tuesday morning, Toronto’s new city manager Peter Wallace made it clear that everybody – tax-aphobic conservatives and spend-o-philes in the ranks of the municipal New Democratic Party, and everybody in between – owe it all to the blond lawyer from High Park and his notion of raising revenues by taxing real estate

david nickle the city transactions. The Municipal Land Transfer Tax, Wallace explained at the 2016 operating and capital budget launch, is the single biggest factor in allowing Toronto council to balance budgets with modest tax increases and reasonable service levels. Nothing has saved this city’s bacon like it. OK, that’s enough singing now. Miller’s land transfer tax was what you might call an excellent bet in a highstakes game that led to a series of very lucky breaks for the city. Revenue from the tax that adds a percentage to real estate transactions has grown steadily year by year, just as the value of real estate transactions has increased, in each year exceeding expectations of

finance staff very dramatically. Wallace laid it bare. When property tax revenues were increasing by around two to two-and-a-half per cent a year, the city’s revenue was increasing by about fiveand-a-half per cent, and that – not service cuts, not operating efficiencies, not the elimination of trains of gravy – were what kept the city afloat. He also pointed out it is unrealistic to expect this to continue. That’s still not bad, but it also won’t do. In 2016, the land transfer tax revenue will contribute to the $200 million in new revenue, up $50 million from the $150 million of new revenue the city floated on in 2015. In 2017, Wallace figures we’re looking at $100 million. That means that left on its own, Toronto will not be able to deal with its real inflationary rate – four to four-and-a-half per cent – using its existing revenue tools and keeping property

taxes at historic rates. Politicians can respond to this in a couple of ways. One, they can genuinely reduce the size of local government to fall in line with inflationary property tax increases. That will mean cutting services, limiting growth, tough labour negotiations and firing staff. Or they can go to property taxpayers and tell them to pay more – a lot more – to maintain the city in which they live, and admit that inflation is what the city, not the Bank of Canada, says it is in this town. It will be a job in itself to summon the will to take either course. Because while Miller’s gift of the land transfer tax has given an ephemeral respite from hard choices, one lasting legacy is complacency.

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‘The Nutcracker’ staged at Humberside CI Pia Bouman’s School of Ballet and Creative Movement will host Toronto’s longest standing performance of The Nutcracker, Dec. 17 to 20. The production, which takes place at Lismer Hall at Humberside Collegiate Institute, 280 Quebec Ave., brings together nearly 100 children dancers and 80 local volunteers. For three decades, it has been a beloved tradition and festive celebration in Parkdale-High Park. For showtimes and ticket prices, visit www.piaboumanschool.org/the-nutcracker seeks non-profit group to benefit wjra

T h e Ju n c t i o n R e s i d e n t s’ Association (JRA) is now accepting applications from non-profit organizations to benefit from its Function in the Junction 2016. Function in the Junction sees residents and businesses come together in the spring to support a good cause, meet neighbours and have a good time. The JRA is looking for local

non-profits or similar organizations that are interested in being the beneficiary of this event. There is an application process, at the end of which one organization will be chosen. The deadline for applications is Friday, Dec. 18. For more information, contact info@junctionra.ca Make holiday cards at High Park library The High Park library, 228 Roncesvalles Ave., hosts a Christmas Card Making Factory, Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. Make your own Christmas card at the library. This is an all-ages event. For details, call 416-3937671.

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Ukrainian Canadian Social Services, 2445 Bloor St. W., hosts its annual Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be home-baked

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Palais Royale hosts Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 20 to 22. Join Santa and his elves for a morning of gifts, photos, story time, carolling, creating decorations for your tree and decorating your own festive cupcake. Palais Royale is located at 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W., For more details, call 416-533-3553 or visit www.palaisroyale.ca

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Roncy Yule Market WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Camaraderie Artisan Market, 2241 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: market@camaraderie.ca COST: Free A boutique holiday market weekend, showcasing artisans and artists of Toronto. Shop local this holiday season. This market will also run Sunday, Dec. 20. Christmas Bazaar WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Ukrainian Canadian Social Services, 2445 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Olena, 416-763-4982, toroffice@ucss.info COST: Free Home-baked tortes, cookies and cheesecakes plus other Ukrainian delicacies like varenyky (perogies), cabbage rolls, borsch and vushka (mushroom-filled dumplings) will be available. Decorate a Tree for the Birds WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: Julie, 416-392-1842, naturecentre@ highpark.org COST: Free Decorate an evergreen tree in High Park with handmade pine cone bird feeders and edible garlands for the birds. Hike through the woods and learn how to feed chickadees from the palm of your hand, search the skies for soaring hawks and discover how birds like cardinals, nuthatches and woodpeckers survive the winter. The event happens: Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.), Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon, and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.

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Winter Holiday Camp WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: Mallory Parks, 416-3921748, mallory@highpark.org COST: $50 Explore High Park in the winter with the High Park Nature Centre’s Winter Holiday Camp. Days will be filled with wintertime games, crafts and adventures. Join in for one, two, or all four days of fun. Library, 620 Jane St. CONTACT: Kara, 416394-1014 COST: Free Enjoy a screening of the holiday film, “Arthur Christmas”. This film is rated G. Drop in only.

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Chestnuts Roasting Comedy Show WHEN: 8 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Derryck Birch, 647-204-8751, derryckbirch@gmail.com COST: $10 Derryck Birch and Deez Laughs wraps up the holidays, and year with a comedy show full of some of his favorite comedians.

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Snaggle’s Not a Christmas Show WHEN: 9 p.m. WHERE: Orchard Bar, 1174 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: www.snagglemusic.com, snaggle251@gmail.com COST: $5 Do you shudder at the thought of a Christmas parade in November? Are you sick of the constantly blaring of Christmas muzac? Come and celebrate ‘Not Yet Christmas’ at a night of energetic electric jazz.

New Year’s at Noon WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon WHERE: Jane/Dundas Library, 620 Jane St. CONTACT: Kara, 416-394-1014, , COST: Free Can’t stay up until midnight to ring in the New Year? Join us for a countdown in the library instead and we’ll celebrate New Year’s at noon. Activities will be available for children infant to five years old, and for children six to 12 years old. Drop in only.

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For some weeks, this column has breathlessly counted down the impending end of the early Yonge line subway closure for service north of Eglinton Station. For well over seven years, anyone who needed to travel in between Eglinton and Finch Station six days a week after 12:30 a.m. was forced to board a bus so TTC work crews could have enough time each night to carry out essential tunnel repairs. Now it can be announced: the practice will officially end as of 2 a.m. Friday. Good times are (almost) here again. Rahul Gupta is Metroland Media Toronto’s transit reporter. His column appears every Thursday. Reach him on Twitter: @TOinTRANSIT

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17 GLenLAke Ave.

From List to Sales Ratio

A charming 2 storey detached brick home. Former 4 bed rm currently same family duplex. Street parking. Great location. Steps to subway, rail link to airport and great schools and shopping. Hurry! $849,900

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Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year.

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Beautiful Renovated Eringate Home All you want for Christmas is:

• A ‘turn-key” home renovated to perfection • That’s beautifully decorated and well thought out • Has a gourmet kitchen with granite counters, gas stove, heated floor in breakfast area, walkout to private patio • Two spa-like baths, 3 lovely bedrooms, a spacious foyer and gracious living/dining rooms, plus • A Cozy rec-room complete with gas fireplace, storage galore, large cantina • And a private garden, on a low traffic crescent and in a great school district Your wish has come true!!! $728,000 36 Birgitta Cres.

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This well built 2 storey brick detach was originally a 4 bedroom home. It is currently split up into a same family duplex and has retained some of its older charm with beamed ceiling, french doors and high baseboards. The main floor has an addition that is a charming sun room overlooking a “English” styled garden with a water fountain and numerous plants and trees. There is a lovely front porch and 2nd fl rear deck. The roof is about 4 years old and windows are mostly modern thermopanes. The home requires some further updating in the kitchen and bathroom areas as well as the forced air gas furnace. It is ideally located close to the subway, new airport rail link and Humberside, and Western Tech as well as all other amenities. Parking is by permit on the street. offered for $849,900. there will be a public open house Sat. & Sun 2-4.

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Guaranteed OPULENT KINGSWAY RESIDENCE

Backing Onto Humber River, Premium 350 Ft. Lot, Landscaped Resort Like Oasis, Inground Pool, Cabana, Patio, Amazing Views, Stately Renovated 5 Bedroom 2 Storey, 6 Bathrooms, Exudes Charm, Character & Luxury. Crown Mouldings, Heated Floors, Formal Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Finished Bsmt, Nanny Suite, Master Bedroom Retreat, Walkout to Spectacular Balcony, Elegance Personified, Steps to Amenities & Subway! $3,390,000!

FABULOUS LOCATION!!

Luxury Custom-Built Home Located On Quiet Cul-DeSac! Stunning 4 Bed, 5 Bath Open Concept Layout W/ Features That Include High Ceilings Throughout, Superior Finishes, Amazing Gourmet Kitchen W/ Viking Appliances, Natural Stone Flooring, Large Master Bedroom W/ Spa-Like Ensuite, Finished Basement W/ Heated Flooring & Walkout, And Much More. No Expense Spared! Only $2,188,000!

COOKSvILLE ESTATE!!

Spectacular Stone Mansion Nestled On Sprawling Gated Lot!! Absolutely One-Of-A-Kind, Approximately 5000 sqft, This Grand 5 Bedroom Family Home Sits On Approximately ¾ Acres And Is Surrounded By Mature Trees. 221 ft Frontage Makes This Property Ideal For Potential Future Development With Many New MultiMillion Dollar Homes Already Built In The Area. Very Rare Opportunity – Must Be Seen! $2,100,000!!

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hIGh PARK DETAChED

Gorgeous Original Wood, Filled With Character + Charm, 4+1 Bdrms, Large Living Room, Hardwood Floor, Highwood Baseboards +Trim, Solid Doors, Formal Dining Room, Separate Side Entrance, Spacious Backyard, Rare Private Drive, Garage, Amazing Value + Location, High Demand Neighbourhood! SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 112% OF ASKING

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Brand New Custom Home, Spectacular Brick & Stone, 4+1 Bedroom, 2 Storey, Situated on Premium 50 x 150 Ft. Lot on End of Cul-deSac, Premium Finishes, Quality Materials, Fantastic Layout, Over 5,600 Sq. Ft. of Living Space, Formal Dining Rm, Crown Mouldings, Coffered Ceilings, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Gourmet Kitchen, Quartz Counter, S/S Appliances, Bright Sunlit, Skylight, Master Bdrm Retreat, Professionally Finished Bsmt, Plus Much More!

SOLD FOR TOP DOLLAR!

LUXURY PALACE PIER

Waterfront Location, Totally Redesigned & Professionally Renovated 3 Bedroom, 3,200 Sq. Ft. Suite with Lavish Finishes, Over 350K Spent, No Expense Spared, Top of the Line Appliances, Crown Mouldings, Custom Cabinetry, Gourmet Kitchen, Divine Bathrooms... the list goes on. A Spectacular Lifestyle awaits you. Call for a Confidential Viewing Today! SOLD FOR TOP DOLLAR!

PRIME ALDERWOOD OPPORTUNITY

STONE & BRICK EXECUTIvE 2 STOREY!!

Absolutely Gorgeous Totally Renovated 4+1 Bedroom. Fabulous Open Concept Layout, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Huge Custom Kitchen With Quartz Counter, Centre Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, and Walkout To Deck. Master Bdrm With Full Ensuite & Walk-In Closet, Separate Side Entrance To Finished Basement In-Law Suite. Double Garage, Professionally Landscaped Lot, Large Veranda In Fantastic Location For Only $999,900!!

PRIME NORTh YORK LOCATION

SOLD FAST FOR TOP DOLLAR!

SOUGhT AFTER STREETSvILLE

Power of Sale, Approx. 3,000 Sq Ft Plus Finished Bsmt, 4+1 Bedroom 2 Storey, Spacious Principle Rooms, Main Flr Family Room, Premium Lot, Inground Pool, Demand Neighbourhood, Amazing Value! SOLD FOR TOP DOLLAR

CABBAGETOWN LANDMARK

Totally Renovated Detached Toronto Home. Bright & Sunlit Architectural Masterpiece will Amaze You! 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Tempered Glass, 3 Balconies, Granite Floor, Custom Kitchen with B/I Appliances, Spacious & Open Concept with Approx. 1,000 Sq. Ft. of Living Space!, Sauna, Finished Basement, Beautiful Deck + Garden, One of a Kind! Simply Must be Seen! Only $699,900!

RIvER OAKS OAKvILLE

Fabulous Opportunity, Detached 3 Bedroom 2 Storey, Quality Built, Large Foyer, Oak Staircase, Large Kitchen, Ceramic Floor, Open Concept Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Walkout to Huge Deck, Large Yard, Master Bedroom, Walk In Closet, 4 Pce Ensuite, Garage, Private Drive, High Demand Neighbourhood! SOLD FAST FOR 100% OF ASKING

RANCh BUNGALOW ON 2.88 ACRE LOT

Simply Spectacular Renovated Home, Huge Family Room Addition, 3+1 Bdrm, Gourmet Kitchen, Skylights, Formal Dining Rm, Incredible Professionally Finished Basement Ideal for Entertaining, Theatre, Stage, Wet Bar or In-Law Suite, Detached 8 Car Garage, Ideal for Contractor, Warehouse For Home Based Business, Access to Walking Trails, Close to Hwy and Amenities! Must be seen! Only $999,900!

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Gorgeous Stunning Renovated 4+1 Backsplit, Modern Kitchen, S/S Appliances, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Crown Mouldings, Open Concept Living Room, Huge Family Room, Separate Side Entrance to Finished Basement Ideal for Entertaining or In-Law Suite, Thousands Spent, Beautiful Professionally Landscaped Garden, Double Garage!

hIGh PARK DUPLEX

Prime Location, Gorgeous Victorian 3+1 Bedroom 3 Storey, Separate Entrances, 2 Hydro Meters, 2 Sundecks, Balcony, Thousands in Upgrades and Updates, Private Drive, Fabulous Opportunity, Close to All Amenities! $1,085,000!

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Amazing Opportunity to Live/Work In Alderwood! Modern & Well Maintained Corner Store-Front Complete W/ Two Large Self Contained 2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment Units. Retail Area Features Large Foyer/Reception, Huge Open Workspace, Separate Office, 2 Washrooms, Recently Finished Basement & Rear Entrance. Great Location Close To Hwys & Transit. Won’t Last Long!!! Only $719,000!

ThE hEART OF KING CITY

Rare 1.4 Acre Ravine Lot with Salt Water Pool and Grassy Area Surrounded by Forest and Stream, Your own Private Oasis! Huge 4 Bdrm Raised Bungalow with 250 Foot Frontage and Commercial Potential, Many Updates Include Kitchen, Baths, Roof, Furnace, Windows & Family Room Addition, Vaulted Living Room, Close to Hwy 400, Just east of Jane and a Walk to Town! An Entertainer’s Dream for Only $1,099,000!

JUNCTION DUPLEX!!

vELLORE vILLAGE SUPER vALUE!

Amazing Detached 2 Storey Located In The Junction Triangle!! Very Well Maintained 3+1 Bedroom, Great Curb Appeal, Perfect Turnkey Investment Property, Can Easily Be Converted Back To A Large Single Family Home. Many Recent Updates. 2-Car Garage With B/I Storage. Finished Basement W/ Separate Entrance. Private Backyard! Incredible Opportunity – Won’t Last!! Only $799,900!!

Spacious 4+1 Bdrm 2 Storey Masterpiece With Premium Finishes. Exceptional Craftsmanship, Open Concept Layout, Crown Molding ,Pot lights, Hardwood Floors, Gourmet Kitchen, Granite Counter Tops, Marble Floor, S/S Appliances, Master Bdrm Retreat, Luxurious Ensuite, W/I Closet, Prof Finished Basement, Ideal For Entertaining Or Nanny Suite. Close to all amenities, Steps to Vaughan Mills, Transit, Go, School, Future Subway & Hospital. Simply Must be seen! Amazing Value! SOLD FOR TOP DOLLAR!

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vELLORE vILLAGE 4+1 BDRM!!

Gorgeous 2-Storey Semi Detached With Walkout Bsmt Linked Only By Garage! Open Concept Living+Dining Rms, Spacious Eat-In Kitchen, Master Bedrm W/Full Ensuite & W/I Closet, Finished Basement With Spacious Rec Rm, Office, Kitchen & Bedrm, potential in-law suite. Landscaped Lot, Deck, Private Drive, Fabulous Neighbourhood, Steps To All Amenities! Incredible Value. SOLD FAST FOR 113% OF ASKING!

NORSEMAN BUNGALOW

Solid 3 Bdrm Home on a Large Premium Lot with Approx. 50 Foot Frontage, Home in Original Condition, Huge Potential to Renovate/Rebuild, Great for Renovators/Contractors or Developers, Rare Lot in Prime Norseman Area! Super Value! SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 117% OF ASKING

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QUIET COURT LOCATION Detached 4+1 Bedroom 2 Storey, Renovated Kitchen, Huge Family Rm, Fireplace, Open Concept Living & Dining Rm, Gleaming Hardwood Floor, Finished Basement Ideal for Entertaining, Double Garage, Walkout to Fenced Backyard, 2 Tier Deck, Fabulous Family Neighbourhood! $675,000!

CENTRAL ETOBICOKE OPPORTUNITY!!

Detached Bungalow on Large 40x133ft fully fenced lot. Needs some TLC, Huge Potential for Renovators, Contractors or Investors. Updated Windows& Doors, Furnace & A/C, Electrical Panel. Huge Basement, 6 Car Parking, Super Value. SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 113% OF ASKING!

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DETAChED BUNGALOW

Immaculately Maintained, 3+1 Bedrooms, Open Concept Living Rm, Formal Dining, Updated Family Size Kitchen, Separate Side Entrance to Finished Bsmt Ideal for In-Law Suite, Huge Rec Room, 2nd Kitchen Situated on Spacious Lot, Garage, Private Drive. SOLD FAST FOR 104% OF ASKING!

LUXURY WATERFRONT CONDO!!

MISSISSAUGA BUNGALOW!!

Spacious & Well Maintained 3+1 Bedroom SemiDetached Raised Bungalow!! Perfect For First Time Home Buyers And Large Families. Plenty Of Living Space, Separate Entrance To Finished Basement In-Law Suite, Large Backyard And Ample Parking. Close To Schools, Shopping & Transit. Amazing Value, Only $399,900!!

GEORGETOWN OPPORTUNITY!!

Wonderful Family Neighborhood! Directly Across From Park. Detached 3 Bdrm Fernbrook Home On 54 x 120 Lot. Open Concept Living/Dining Room With Dark Laminate Flrs. Updated Kitchen with Walkout To Fully Fenced Backyard. Private Double Drive, Walking Distance To Schools/Shopping, Amazing Opportunity To Own! Must Be Seen! Only $485,900!!

ICONIC MARILYN MONROE TOWERS

Wonderfully Spacious 2 bdrm + den, Beautiful Panoramic views from the 285 Sq. Ft. Wrap Around Balcony. Floor to Ceiling Windows, Rich Dark Floors in Open Concept Living/Dining Room, Granite Kitchen Counters, Huge Master Bdrm with Ensuite. Luxurious Amenities. Great Location! Amazing Value!!! Only $384,900!

BRAMPTON RANCh BUNGALOW

Stunning Home with Double Car Garage on a Large Lot Backing onto Park Near Bramalea City Centre, Renovated Top to Bottom including Brand New Kitchen and Main Bath, Professionally Finished Bsmt, New 24 x 12 Deck, Fabulous 32 x 16 Salt Water Heated Pool, Updated Roof/Windows/Furnace, Parks 8 Cars, Stunning Curb Appeal! Close to 410/Transit! SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 108% OF ASKING

hUGE PREMIUM PIE ShAPED LOT

Detached 3+1 Bedroom 2 Storey, Simply Fantastic Lot Professionally Landscaped Pattern Concrete Patio, Walkway & Driveway, Professionally Landscaped Garden, Custom Large Shed, Open Concept Living Room, Hardwood Floor, Family Size Kitchen, Walkout to Patio, Professionally Finished Bsmt, Close to Amenities! Only $549,900!

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Spacious open concept suite with 10ft ceilings, modern kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Elegant Laminate Floors, Floor to ceiling Windows, Walkout to Gorgeous 370sqft Terrace with Views of Lake and Park. Fabulous Amenities and Steps to Transit, Must Be Seen Only $549,900!!

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REMINGTON BUILT

Fabulous Freehold 3 Bedroom in Credit Valley Neighbourhood, Large Foyer, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Granite Countertop, Stainless Steel Appliances in Family Size Kitchen, Walkout to Spacious Yard, 4 Bathrooms, Finished Basement, Simply Must be Seen! SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 100% OF ASKING

ISLINGTON/ QUEENSWAY Prime Etobicoke Location, Quiet Executive Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Huge Living/Family Room, Formal Dining, Needs TLC, Amazing Value + Opportunity! SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 103% OF ASKING!

EXECUTIvE hOME

Rarely Available in Demand Complex Near Etobicoke Creek, Renovated Modern Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Spacious Open Concept Living Room, Walk Out to Large Deck Overlooking Tranquil Greenspace, Professionally Finished Basement, Wet Bar & Rec Room Ideal for Entertaining, Master Bedroom Retreat, High Demand Location! Only $479,900!

Brand New Luxurious Waterfront Resort Style Living, Fabulous 1+1 Bedroom Suite Loaded with Upgrades, Hardwood Floor, Built-in Appliances, Mirror Closet, Granite + Quartz Countertops, Large Balcony, Clear Gorgeous Views of Lake + Toronto Skyline, Amazing Value & Opportunity, Must Be Seen! Only $369,900!

Luxury Daniels Built almost 1,000 Sq Ft! Stunning 2+1 Split Bedroom Layout, Granite Countertop, Stainless Steele Appliances, Gorgeous Floors, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Walkout to Balcony, Master Bedroom, Walk-in Closet + Ensuite, 24 Hr Concierge, Amazing Amenities! Only $367,500!

ChARMING GEORGETOWN BUNGALOW Renovated and updated throughout. Modern and bright. Nothing to do but move-in and enjoy. Great for commuters, first-time buyers and downsizers. Excellent location close to schools, shopping, go station and more. Amazing value Only $343,900!!

AMAzING OPPORTUNITY!!

AMAzING vALUE IN WESTON!! Bright And Charming 2-Storey Stacked Townhouse!! Very Well Maintained 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Perfect For First Time Buyers And Investors. Many Recent Updates. Includes Parking And Locker. Close To Transit. Shows Amazing And Priced To Sell, Only $249,900!

Large Corner Suite Complete With 2 Bathrooms & 2 Parking Spots! Located On A Quiet Street Surrounded By Green Space, Many Upgrades Including Renovated Kitchen, Renovated Main Bath And 3 Piece Master Ensuite. In-Suite Laundry/ Storage, Spacious Master Bedroom, Living & Dining Rooms. Priced To Sell -- Must Be Seen!!

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RENOvATED 2 STOREY TOWNhOME!! Beautiful & spacious 3 bedroom plus den on ground floor. 3 baths, Private gated patio. Great location close to TTC, shopping, hwys, parks, schools. Excellent amenities. Shows very well. Must be seen. SOLD FAST FOR TOP DOLLAR!

LUXURY CONDO ACROSS FROM LAKE

Stunning 1 Bdrm Unit Across from Humber Bay Park in South Etobicoke, Wide Layout with Unobstructed West View, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters, Upgraded Cabinets and S/S Appliances,Two Walkouts to Huge Balcony, Large Master, 9 Foot Ceilings, World Class Amenities, 10 Min to Downtown, TTC at Door, Parking and Locker Included! Only $269,900!

Beautiful & Very Spacious 2-Story, 3 Bedrm Condo In The ‘Heart Of Mississauga’!! This Amazing Layout Is The Largest In The Building Featuring Approximately 1,750 S/F Of Living Space Plus 3 Separate Balconies! Panoramic Views Of The Lake And Downtown T.O.! Very Well Maintained – Newly Painted, Recently Refinished Floors, In ‘Move-In’ Condition. Large Bedrooms (2 Ensuites) And Living Room W/ Real Wood-Burning Fireplace. Perfect For First Time Buyers or Downsizers Looking For Amazing Location and Space -- Don’t Miss Out!! $249,900!

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Dog sighted in west end >>>from page 1 wander away.’” Morgan and her daughter, Jordan, eventually took the dog to the nearby Jane Animal Hospital. He is now at Toronto Animal Services South Shelter, near the CNE. Morgan said she learned from animal services that the dog had been sighted throughout the city’s west end as far away as James Gardens, in Etobicoke, over the past week or so and that it’s likely he was abandoned down by the Humber River. The dog is about six years of age. He is not neutered. He doesn’t have a collar or tags. He’s not micro-chipped and doesn’t have any tattoos. He is awaiting a vet checkup this week before he’s eligible for adoption. If you have any information, or would like further details about adoption, contact Animal Services South Shelter at 416-338-6668. Animal Services has a facebook page: http://on.fb. me/1MeZ7Ib

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This Great Dane-bullmastiff mix was discovered by a Humbercrest Boulevard homeowner and her daughter on Friday after the dog had made himself comfortable on their porch. The dog is about six years of age. He is not neutered. He doesn’t have a collar or tags. He’s not micro-chipped and doesn’t have any tattoos.

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Joe’s No Frills preseNts doNatioN For local Families iN Need on dec. 10, Joe’s No Frills in dufferin mall presented $2,500 in gift cards to st. mary’s catholic secondary school, which is participating in an ‘adopt a Family’ initiative. the high school is sponsoring 35 families in need in the community over the holidays, with each homeroom class working to fulfill the wishes of one family. the donated gift cards will be divided equally amongst all families. the drive started Nov.30 and all christmas wish boxes will be delivered this week.

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• aluminum trays, pie plates,

roasting pans, cookie tins • soft & stretchy plastics

(bags, overwrap) • plastic disposable cups, plates • foam food containers &

protective packaging

• meat, including bones

• black coloured plastics

• breads

• bubble wrap

• cakes, cookies

• foil gift wrap

• fruits, vegetables

• ribbons, bows

• paper napkins

• aluminum foil

• paper plates

• dishes, glasses • wooden fruit crates

• paper gift wrap, cards

(no foil wrap)

Curbside collection changes this Holiday Season There is no curbside recycling/organics/garbage collection on Christmas Day, December 25 and New Year’s Day, January 1. Check your calendar for Friday collection schedule changes.

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Safe & Happy Holiday Season from our team at Joe’s No Frills • Make sure you stop in for all of your Holiday entertainMent sHopping •

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ALREADY DRIVING A NISSAN? OUR LOYALTY PROGRAM HAS GREAT OFFERS! VISIT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER • ENDS JANUARY 4TH Offers available from December 1, 2015 – January 4, 2016. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). 1.99% lease APR for a 60 month term equals monthly payments of $281 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $16,848. †Representative finance offer based on any new 2015 Sentra 1.8 SR Premium (C4SG55 RP00)/2015 Micra 1.6 SR MT (S5SG55 AA10)/2015 Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRG15 AA00). Selling price is $24,129/$17,569/$33,089 financed at 0% APR equals 84/60/72 monthly payments of $287/$284/$439 for a 84/60/72 month term. $0 down payment required. Total finance obligation is $24,129/$17,069/$31,589. $1,000/$500/$1,500 Holiday Cash included in advertised offers. *Altima 2.5 SL and Pathfinder S 4x4 can be financed at 0% for 84/72 month and receive $1,500 Holiday Cash. The $1,500 discount is available on any 2015 Altima/2015 Pathfinder when leased or financed with NCF. $500/$1,000/$1,000/$1,500 Holiday Cash is available on 2015 Micra/2015 Sentra/2016 Rogue/2015 Pathfinder models when leased or financed through NCF. ▲Models shown $37,139/$26,129/$18,569 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/ 2015 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG15 AA00)/2015 Micra 1.6 SR AT (S5SG75 AE10). See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. *◆±≠▲Freight and PDE charges ($1,760/$1,600/$1,600) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. For more information see IIHS.org. °Available feature. FEB cannot prevent accidents due to carelessness or dangerous driving techniques. It may not provide warning or braking in certain conditions. Speed limitations apply. ‡Around View Monitor cannot completely eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Always check surroundings before moving vehicle. Virtual composite 360 view. The Nissan Sentra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2015 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc. ≈

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Junction Triangle residents rallied to secure space >>>from page 1 library built. This is exciting for residents.” The journey to approval of the new librar y was more than four years in the making, starting with a community meeting on an August evening to discuss how the existing library could be saved. “Now, we’ve got our final approval,” Bailão said. Currently one of the smallest branches in Toronto, the Perth/Dupont library has been ranked as one of the city’s lowest circulation branches, however, there are waiting lists for almost

every program. Those who frequent the library know it’s overcrowded. And so, as the city contemplated closing libraries in response to an independent consulting company’s report four years ago, Junction Triangle residents rallied to create a public-private partnership to fund an expansion of their branch. It’s current location at 1589 Dupont St. will remain open until the new library is built. Then, the old location will be sold with proceeds going toward the new library, Putnam said. Residents came together

and worked with the councillor, who worked with the developer. Bailão was able to secure $1 million in Section 37 funding (money allocated for community use by developers). TAS, the developer, agreed to sell the space to the library board for $1 million – even though it’s worth more. The remainder of the money needed to finish the interior will be made through the sale of the old library.

What does this new arrangement mean to you? Email us your thoughts at contactus@ insidetoronto.com

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Dr. Janice Mummery • • • •

Toronto City Council approved a plan to build a new 10,000-square-foot Perth/Dupont library as part of a condominium project at 299 Campbell Ave. at its meeting last Wednesday night.

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