February 13 by The Bloor West Villager

MARCH BREAK PLANS? WIN

Serving HIGH PARK-SWANSEA, BLOOR WEST VILLAGE, THE JUNCTION and RONCESVALLES

with the

March Break Contest!

thurs feb 13, 2014

www.thevillager.ca

Call for a FREE estimate

416-363-4744

www.ascothomeimprovement.com

>> More details on page 19 inside Students bust a move at Catholic board dance fest / 3

TRANSIT Access to Allen Road will be tricky thanks to Metrolinx / 12 schools Runnymede P.S. has a flashback to disco days / 16

shopping wagjag.com amazing deals on group discounts

shop.ca

shop and earn, every time!

save.ca

coupons-flyers-deals-tips

keep in touch @BWVillager www.facebook.com/ BloorWestVillager

more online

insidetoronto.com

A unique Valentine’s Day gift Photographer continues artistic ‘selfie’ tradition for his wife

Keeping an eye on Runnymede Theatre

LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com High Park photographer David Allen was taking “selfies” long before the birth of social media and the coining of the photographic term. Every Valentine’s Day for more than 40 years, Allen has created a photograph of himself as a gift for his wife, whom he married in 1971. “Photographers love taking pictures of themselves,” Allen told The Villager over a coffee at the Grenadier Cafe in High Park this month. His latest creation came about rather accidentally while on a three-week road trip to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington. “My wife and I don’t take pictures of ourselves. A picture of us with my arm around her – we don’t do that,” Allen admitted. Instead, the couple was on a cruise boat touring the New York harbour in July when Allen held his point and shoot camera out in front of him, setting up for a selfie to capture the sights behind him. He didn’t realize >>>this, page 8

Winter Advisory: Prevent Frozen Pipes

Resident groups work to protect heritage of the village LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com

Staff photo/IAN KELSO

Photographer David Allen has been making his own Valentine’s Day cards for his wife for more than 40 years. Over the years he has made himself up like Dirty Harry, Don Johnson, Saddam Hussein and even Marilyn Monroe. Save money and a big mess.

• Disconnect garden hoses. • Insulate pipes in crawlspaces and attics. • Seal cold air leaks near pipes. • Run a trickle of water. • Keep your thermostat at 13°C / 55°F or above. Get to a better State™. Get State Farm ®. CALL ME TODAY. George McFarlane, Agent 1-421 Jane Street Toronto, ON M6S 3Z7 Bus: 416-763-4181 www.georgemcfarlane.com

Our Team also speaks Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Punjabi, Urdu & Hindi.

Bloor West Village Residents Association (BWVRA) Chair Dianne Bradley has reached out to Shoppers Drugmart on behalf of her organization in an effort to ensure the franchisee will respect the integrity of the historic building that once was the Runnymede Theatre and current Chapters bookstore. Shoppers is scheduled to move from its current location on Bloor Street West at Durie Street to the corner of Bloor Street West and Runnymede Road this summer. As it has said since news came to light late last year that the company would be taking over the space, Shoppers assured the BWVRA it would be retaining all of the existing historical features, interior and exterior, including the stage and interior walls. “ We are preser ving all components of the building that have historical relevance and character,” spokesperson Tammy Smitham said in a statement. “Our intention in >>>chapters, page 6

basementlowering.com reclaim your basement

active

THE WOMEN OF WINTER BATTLE FOR THE PUCK: Left, The Women of Winter took to the ice at Dufferin Grove Park Rink Saturday for their Shinny Tournament. Sarah Forgrave (left white shirt) of Team “C” battles with her teammate Liz Parry against Team “B” player Flavia Ferrero (on the ice) and Karen Pihowich (right) for the puck. Team “B” won this game by a score of 12-7. Right, Myra Lefkowitz (white shirt) of Team “C” battles for the puck against Team “B” player Liane Vuksic. Staff photos/IAN KELSO

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 th, 2014

SENIORS’ DISCOUNT DAY Customers 55 and older

SAVE 15% OFF

ON ALMOST ALL FASHIONS & FOOTWEAR FOR THE FAMILY AND ALMOST ALL BED & BATH FASHIONS ID MAY BE REQUIRED

ALL MAJOR APPLIANCES

10 25

Offers in effect Thursday, February 13th to Wednesday, February 19th, 2014 Unless otherwise stated, while quantities last. Sale priced merchandise may not be exactly as illustrated. Offers exclude all 195xxx items. Some items may be reconditioned or refurbished.

ALL WOODEN FURNITURE ALL WOMEN’S & MEN’S SLIPPERS SAVE UP TO

SAVE

%- %

OFF

AND ALMOST ALL WINTER ACCESSORIES FOR THE FAMILY

SAVE AN ADDITIONAL

OFF

Sears Original Prices

Our already greatly reduced prices

% OFF

Our already greatly reduced prices

Prices as marked

Offer excludes #195xxx items

ALL WOMEN’S SHOES AND BOOTS INDIVIDUALLY PRICED $30 OR MORE (BEFORE TAXES) SAVE AN ADDITIONAL

2 DAYS ONLY!

ALL TV’S SAVE UP TO

OFF

ALL FRIDGES & DISHWASHERS

SAVE

OFF

Our already greatly reduced prices

Prices as marked.

ALL* AREA RUGS

SAVE AN ADDITIONAL

3 0 2 5 3 0% SAVE

Sears Original Prices

Our already greatly reduced prices

ALL TOYS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, TO SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Cannot be combined with any other current sale offer

% OFF

OFF

Our already greatly reduced prices

When you use your Sears Financial™ Credit Card† *Excludes 195xxx items

2200 Islington Ave. N.

DIXIE OUTLET

Dixie Outlet Mall

QEW

Dixie Road

STORE HOURS:

MON.-FRI. 10AM-9PM SAT. FEBRUARY 15TH 9:00AM-6PM SUN. FEBRUARY 16TH 11AM-6PM

Hwy. 427

REXDALE OUTLET

Hurontario st.

Sale prices in effect Thursday, February 13th to Wednesday, February 19th , 2014 unless otherwise stated, while quantities last. Offers do not apply to purchases made prior to February 13th, 2014. All items have been priced for final sale. Sale priced merchandise may not be exactly as illustrated Ask for details. Cawthra Road

THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014 |

Lake Shore Blvd.

STORE HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10AM-9PM SAT. FEBRUARY 15TH 9:00AM-6PM Sears Catalogue shopping SUN. FEBRUARY 16TH 11AM-6PM

Personal shopping only. Savings offers do not include Parts & Service or Sundry Merchandise, Items with #195XXX & Sears ‘Value’ Programs with prices ending in .97. All merchandise sold “as is” and all sales final. No exchanges, returns or adjustments on previously purchased merchandise; savings offers cannot be combined. No dealers; we reserve the right to limit quantities. Prices do not include home delivery. Although we strive for accuracy, unintentional errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any error. ‘Reg.’, ‘Was’ and ‘Sears selling price’ refer to the Sears Catalogue or Retail store price current at time of merchandise receipt. Offers valid at Sears Rexdale and Dixie Outlet Stores. ©2014 Sears Canada Inc. †Sears Financial™ MasterCard®, Sears Financial™ Voyage™ MasterCard® or Sears Card offers are on approved credit. Sears® and VoyageTM are a registered Trademarks of Sears, licensed for use in Canada. ®/ TM - MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated Sale priced merchandise may not be exactly as illustrated

SO. HOW ARE WE DOING?

Share your Sears shopping experience with us, and you could win a $500 GIFT CARD. Visit searsexperience.ca

Call in to hear our Specials on our ad line at 416-401-4545 or 1-866-516-4500 press “1”

3 | THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014

arts & entertainment

creative expression DANCE FEVER: At right, Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School students perform during the Toronto Catholic District School Board Dance Festival held Saturday evening at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts. Below, Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School students take a twirl on stage. Photos/PETER C. MCCUSKER

Farewell to the era of dinner and dancing The Old Mill marks its centennial by honouring the past, and changing for the future

“

LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com For Norma Ballard and her husband, Ted, the Old Mill has played a significant role in their lives serving as their go-to spot to commemorate milestones with dinner and dancing. It started more than 53 years ago when the couple celebrated their engagement. The Old Mill played host to 40 of their closest friends and family. “We had a room overlooking the dining room,” said Ballard, now 80. “It was beautiful. The service was so good; the food was amazing. It was really special.” Her father-in-law had a corporate account at the Old Mill. It was where he entertained clients and hosted family gatherings as often as once a month. Married in 1961, the couple will mark their 53rd wedding anniversary in July. “My husband was a great dancer. We danced there a lot,” she said. Ballard was sad to learn that after 99 years, the Old Mill has closed the chapter on its dinner and dancing

The time has come now to return the Old Mill Dining Room to the neigbourhood once again. – Natalie Bauer

Photo/courtesy

Popular vocal group of the early rock era The Platters performs at the Old Mill as part of its almost century-long tradition of dinner and dancing. Its dinner and dancing events have come to an end with a major renovation project expected to start in the spring.

events. Yet, she recognizes that people’s tastes have changed. “You don’t entertain like you used to,” she said. “It’s a lot more casual now.” Indeed, that’s what Old Mill staff has come to realize as well. “We used to have dinner and dancing six days (a

week), then three days and then two days,” said Natalie Bauer, director of marketing and events. “What we found is people didn’t go out regularly. It was more of a special occasion. It’s the changing of the times.” To mark the denouement of the tradition and celebrate its centennial, the Old Mill

hosted an ‘End of Dance Era’ four-month celebration during which it covered all genres of music, including disco, jazz, rock ’n’ roll and tributes to such bands and singers as Elton John, The Eagles and the Rolling Stones while DJs spun music from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. Throughout the months of

September to December, patrons could fill out a ballot to win a transatlantic cruise. Toronto entrepreneur and architect Robert Home Smith opened the Old Mill Tea Garden in 1914 on the first day of World War One. It wasn’t long before the mill became a popular gathering place for city residents. In 1921, the Old Mill introduced live music in the Print Room featuring violinist Cec Ryder and pianist Nelson Hatch. With the addition of a new dance floor in 1929, the musical duo expanded to a nine-piece orchestra and entertained six nights a week. “Today, the charm of dinner and dancing has become an evening out of a bygone era,” Bauer said. “The time has come now to return the Old Mill Dining

Room to the neighbourhood once again, a place to meet and gather, a place that speaks to the preferences of today.” Renovations are scheduled to begin likely after Mother’s Day. The new concept will retain the historic ambiance of the Old Mill dining room as well as many of the special events like afternoon tea, Sunday brunch and the Sunday dinner buffet and all the special occasions, such as Christmas and Mother’s Day. “We’ll still have entertainment in the Home Smith Bar. Only the top jazz performers in Toronto perform there. The level of talent is pretty amazing,” Bauer said. “The new concept will have a new form of entertainment in itself.” Bauer did not want to divulge too much, however she did say the revamping will include a “theatre kitchen” in which people will be able to watch the cooking take place, “almost like a cooking show.” For more information about the Old Mill and the centennial celebrations, visit www. oldmilltoronto.com

THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014 |

opinion

The Bloor West Villager is published every Thursday at 175 Gordon Baker Rd., Toronto, ON, M2H 0A2, by Metroland Media Toronto, a Division of Metroland Media Group Ltd.

Ian Proudfoot Marg Middleton Peter Haggert Grace Peacock Warren Elder Alison Fauquier Debra Weller Mike Banville

WHO WE SERVE

Publisher General Manager Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Regional Dir. of Advertising Retail Sales Manager Regional Dir. of Classified, Real Estate Director of Circulation

City of Toronto

Bloor West Villager

The Villager is a member of the Ontario Press Council. Visit ontpress.com Proudly serving the communites of Lambton Baby Point • Roncesvalles High Park-Swansea • High Park North Runnymede-Bloor West Village Dufferin Grove • Corso Italia-Davenport Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction

Libraries are our community assets

Write us

ur libraries are not just about books. While today’s libraries offer a far more diverse and sophisticated range of materials to the user, a library’s true value comes from more than the tangible materials on its shelves. Consider the entertainer visits, educational experiences and community connections that happen within library walls in this city every day. The Toronto Public Library system has 98 branches, offering a range of ways citizens can interact with one another and get engaged. It’s those types of interactions that enable communities to evolve. This week, Metroland Media Toronto published its interview with new Toronto Public Library board chair Michael Foderick. You can see our story online at: bit. ly/1bJfDj0 “The local library is the cornerstone of virtually every single successful neighbourhood in this city,” Foderick says. “That’s true from our view Etobicoke, to North York to Scarborough.” Libraries are meeting places. Facilities are They’re places to learn, and places to go get entertained. community Whether it’s an English hubs in action Conversation Circle at Flemingdon Park branch, a Small Business Workshop at the Maria A. Shchuka, a garden society meeting at S. Walter Stewart or a baby time literacy program event in High Park, what you have is a community hub in action. Many of the city’s facilities – not just libraries – have that same multi-purpose aspect. Now think of your neighbourhood branch. It’s likely there is something it can offer you. But maybe there is something you can offer it? Many of the events that happen in our libraries involve sharing of knowledge or expertise. If you have the time and something to offer, why not volunteer? There are plenty of opportunities available. Visit http://bit.ly/1gm9fCn to find out more. It’s an exciting year for the Toronto Public Library. With openings of two new branches (Fort York and Scarborough Centre) before the end of the year, that will bring the total number of branches to 100 in the city. That’s strong coverage in a diverse city of 2.6 million people. To find out more about your neighbourhood branch, access our community listings at bloorwestvillager.com and click the Select a Community Listing from the drop-down menu in the right-hand column. You can also see what’s happening at your local branch in our events listings by clicking the Community Calendar icon at the top of the page.

The Bloor West Villager welcomes letters of 400 words or less. All submissions must include name, address and a daytime telephone number for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters. Copyright in letters remains with the author but the publisher and affiliates may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms. Letters can be sent to letters@ insidetoronto.com, or mailed to The Bloor West Villager, 175 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, ON, M2H 0A2.

column

What’s the secret to Ford’s steady support? Here are some recent data points about our mayor, that can only confound. One: the mayor’s approval rating has fallen, slightly to 43 per cent according to a Forum Research poll released on the weekend. Two: on Tuesday, a small protest of women and their children, set up outside the mayor’s office, focused not on any city policy, but on Ford’s moral turpitude. The poll was released a day before and the protest came the day after Ford clarified, on YouTube, that he’d lied about using crack cocaine for those long months because he was “embarrassed,” as many people would be under the circumstances, and so chose to lie... as people, he said, do. And it all came days after Ford decided to drop all pretense about scheduling conflicts surrounding the Pride parade and out himself as what is effectively a homophobe, trying to haul

david nickle the city down rainbow flags and snubbing World Pride as a matter of identity. It’s unlikely these two events will do anything to sway either the 40-odd per cent of Torontonians who continue to approve of the mayor’s performance, or the undefined number of parents who can no longer conceal their disgust for the mayor. How? And therein lies the confounding puzzle: how it is that a man who has seemingly embraced bigotry, dishonesty and criminal substance abuse can hold the support of such a significant percentage of the city. To say that Toronto has a growing strain of conservatism is not enough. Toronto has, apparently, an

unbelievably high level of tolerance for intolerance and dishonesty. That is so unbelievable, that it is unlikely to be true. What’s a more likely truth about Torontonians is that many of us are deeply susceptible to locally based, retail politics. Community building Willowdale Councillor John Filion took a moment Monday to talk about the Ford phenomenon in his ward, where Ford did well in 2010 and still enjoys support. Filion has been described as a left-leaning councillor, insists he’s really a centrist, and has managed to maintain the support of a ward whose voters lean to the right for two decades. Filion said he suspects many voters support Ford and himself for the same reason. “I have a message – it’s a community-building

message,” said Filion. “I’m a little like Rob Ford in that I’m out in the community all the time. “They see me in the community, say, ‘that guy understands us.’ Last election, I often had people saying I’m voting for you and for Rob Ford. They basically say it because ‘we think you both care about us.’” Filion said he could see Ford winning in October, if the field is crowded and another candidate doesn’t emerge who provides the same feeling of commonality that he does, “I hope there’s someone else the public can identify with more,” Filion said. “I haven’t seen who they are yet. “They really have to own their messages, or the Ford brothers will just body slam them and put them in a submission hold and throw them out of the ring.”

David Nickle is theVillager’s city hall reporter. His column appears every Thursday.

newsroom ph: 416-493-4400 fax: 416-774-2070 | circulation ph: 416-493-4400 fax: 416-675-3470 | distribution ph: 416-493-4400 fax: 416-675-3066 | display advertising ph: 416-493-4400 fax: 416-774-2067 | classifieds ph: 416-798-7284 | administration ph: 416-493-4400

BLOOR WEST in brief

Learn about a new development proposal R.E. Millward and Associates will host a community meeting to discuss its proposal for a development at 2978 Dundas St. W. (northwest corner of Dundas and Pacific). The meeting takes place Thursday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at the West Toronto Baptist Church, 3049 Dundas St. W. This is a preapplication meeting. An application has not been submitted to the city at this point. Visit www.ward13.ca on ethical energy investments wpresentation

Green 13 and the Annette Street Public Library present a special event about ethical investments in alternative energy Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Alternative Investments: Clean Green Renewable Energy brings together Sustainability Ontario Community Energy Co-operative, LIFE Co-op, a renewable energy co-operative, SolarShare and Bullfrog Power and takes place at the Annette Library, 145 Annette St. Visit www.green13toronto. org

File photo/NANCY PAIVA

Nurse Ellen Guinto of Canadian Blood Services helps A.J. Alberti donate blood at Swansea Town Hall. The next clinic is March 8.

learn how to be a smart consumer

Learn how to avoid consumer fraud at the Jane/Dundas library, 620 Jane St., Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 7 to 8 p.m. This workshop will present tips and strategies for recognizing and avoiding consumer fraud. Part of the JVS Toronto Financial Literacy program, learn what to avoid and the common mistakes that people make. Call 416-394-1014 for details.

teenage girls welcome to chat together

The teen club for girls aged 14 to 16 meets weekly to discuss and participate in activities related to healthy living, fitness, nutrition, positive attitude, setting goals, building confidence and issues of life as a teen girl. This takes place at the Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave., Feb. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 416-6978748 or visit www.power4teens. ca for details.

thevillager.ca

town hall agm set for Feb. 20 wswansea

pets

The Swansea Town Hall hosts its annual general meeting, Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be historian Madeleine McDowell. Elect new members to the board of directors, elect advisors to the board and receive the 2013 annual report. To vote, you must renew your membership. Light refreshments will be served. Visit swanseatownhall.ca for details.

Snowy owls in Toronto?

blood next month and save a life wdonate

The Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave., hosts a blood donor clinic Saturday, March 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Rousseau Room on the main floor. Visit www.bloodservices.ca or call 416-974-9900 to make an appointment. If you have a public event worth noting, enter it into our online calendar and it could appear in the paper. Go to insidetoronto.com (click Sign up to enter your event)

Increased food supply brings owls to Downsview Park bit.ly/19m5qLv

health Dandelion tea

Drink one to two cups a day and love thy liver bit.ly/IVYhrG

a&e Stopover success Blogger has adventure while in Narita, Japan

bit.ly/15Pbnin

Social Media

www.facebook.com/ BloorWestVillager

@BWVillager

CONSUMER FEATURE

Sometimes it takes a Bloor West Village!

SAVE TORONTO’S WATERFRONT Say NO to $300M of your tax dollars being spent on Pearson-by-the-Lake. Sign the Petition. www.nojetsto.ca/take-action

Bloor Animal Hospital and owner of A Changing Nest help community cat in need It was January 3 when Simba, a handsome 13 year old cat, first came through our doors. He was in the care of Diana and Gord Ross. Diana is the owner of A Changing Nest home furnishing and consignment shop in Bloor WestVillage. About six months prior the Ross’noticed Simba wandering the area around the store. Day after day there he was, looking like he could use a meal and a place to stay. One day, Simba wandered in. Being natural animal lovers, the Ross’welcomed him. Already having a number of other pets of their own, they were unable to bring Simba home, but the store seemed like a perfect fit for him. Simba took to his new home and immediately felt comfortable with his new family. He was also hired as the store’s “meet and greet”, welcoming customers and enjoying the attention and affection in return. He became known by name by most customers and residents in the area. The day Simba first visited us, he was in to have an infected wound in his paw examined, but

at this visit, a much greater concern was noted. Simba had glaucoma, which is a condition that increases pressure in the eye. It is painful and permanently damages the optic nerve, resulting in blindness. Unlike glaucoma in humans, dogs and cats respond very poorly to medical management and often need their eye removed to resolve the pain. We felt for the Ross’ now having to make some important and costly decisions for their new friend. Instantly, we saw why everyone had grown so attached to Simba; his bright orange coat, his kind and gentle personality and the head butts of course! We knew we had to help our community cat! On January 9, Dr. Lyons and the team at the Bloor Animal Hospital volunteered their time and resources to help Simba by surgically removing his painful and permanently blind eye. They also cleaned his teeth and removed a painful cavity. Simba sailed through his surgery without complication and made an excellent recovery at the hospital. He was a fabulous patient and bonded with the team immediately. Diana and Gord came to visit Simba frequently giving him love and affection to help him feel comfortable while at the hospital.

Gord and Diana Ross with their new family pet, Simba.

Simba is now back at home at the store and doing better than ever! Now pain free, Diana is seeing him play with toys that never took interested in! He is active and eating and back to working as the host of A Changing Nest. Clients and community residents alike are flocking to the store to see Simba back in full swing! Bloor Animal Hospital is proud to be part of such a fabulous community where we can work with other local business’ like A Changing Nest to help animals needing medical attention. Sometimes it really does take a village. Bloor Animal Hospital is located at 2387 Bloor Street West. For more info call 416- 767-5817, or visit www.blooranimalhospital.com A Changing Nest is located at 572 Annette Street. For more info call 416-519-2011 or visit www.achangingnest.ca

| THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014

community

Lakeshore Honda

THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014 |

Serving the GTA Since 1987

Always Get More at Lakeshore Honda

Lakeshore Honda has been committed to providing top tier automotive sales and service since 1987. We invite you to experience for yourself the difference a family-run business with a commitment to customer satisfaction can make!

$ $

0 0

88 2.99

DOWN PAYMENT /OAC

SECURITY DEPOSIT

APR

MODEL FB2E2EEX

THE ENHANCED 2014

CIVIC DX

2014 ACCORD LX

128 2.99

APR

WITH $1,470 DOWN PAYMENT/OAC AND $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT. FROM 8.8 CITY / 5.8 HWY

2014 CR-V LX

149 2.99

community

Chapters CEO asks community for help staying in the village >>>from page 1 the design and construction is to respect the legacy of the building as we plan the elements for the new store. We hope to share more details as we move through the process.” Pa r k d a l e - H i g h Pa r k Councillor Sarah Doucette assured the dozens of community members who turned out to a town hall meeting hosted by Indigo CEO Heather Reisman Wednesday, Feb. 5 that she will remain in contact with Shoppers to ensure it abides by the heritage guidelines to maintain the interior and exterior of the former theatre. “I’ll be watching them like a hawk,” she said. Meanwhile, the BWVRA has joined forces with the Swansea, High Park and Old Mill residents associations to submit a nomination application to the City of Toronto, one of the initial steps in establishing a heritage district as a way of protecting the area bounded by Keele Street to the Humber River. “It would address what the neighbourhood would look

like,” Bradley told The Villager Tuesday, Feb. 11. “The village is a brand and we need to protect it.” The application is currently being reviewed by the city and a response will likely come this spring, Bradley said. “A study would have to be done,” she said. “It would be a long process. We feel it’s a way to protect the area.” The BWVRA understands the neighbourhood cannot remain static, however, any development must be “respectful,” Bradley said. Since Indigo announced that Chapters Runnymede would be closing, thousands of Torontonians have reached out through hundreds of emails, dozens of phone calls and two petitions in support of keeping the iconic store open. Scheduled to close next month, the Runnymede Theatre-turned bookstore is shutting down because its 15-year lease is up and the market rate for the area is “significantly more” than Indigo would like to pay, Reisman told her audience,

who had gathered in front of the stage and across the second-floor balcony of the store. “For years, we operated this store and lost money. Since last year, business has picked up a bit, but it’s always been a hard store from a financial standpoint,” Reisman said. Indigo is more than willing to open a smaller location, between 10,000 and 12,000 square feet – about half the size of the existing space. “Yes, we’re looking desperately,” Reisman said. “We’re actively looking. We want to be here. If you know of a spot, let us know.” Reisman assured community members that the majority of the store’s staff will be employed at other locations. As fast as Indigo can find a space, it will open a store, she said. “You all have to keep looking for the right space so we can all get together to have an opening party,” she said. To contact Chapters with your suggestions on location, email Drew McGowen at dmcgowen@indigo.ca

APR

WITH $879 DOWN PAYMENT/OAC AND $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT. MODEL RM3H3EES

INCLUDES FREIGHT, PDI, LEVIES AND OMVIC FEE. EXCLUDES LICENSE AND HST. Ltd time lease offers available O.A.C. Selling prices and pmts include freight/PDI (from $1,495 to $1,695 depending on 2014 model), EHF tires($29), EHF filters($1), A/C levy($100 except Civic DX models), and OMVIC fee($5). Taxes, license, insurance and registration extra. ΩBi-wkly lease ex. 2014: Civic DX Sedan/Accord LX Sedan 6MT/CR-V LX 2WD, 60month term with 130 bi-wkly pmts at 2.99%/2.99%/1.99% lease APR. Bi-wkly pmt is $87.93/$128/$134 with $0/$1,470/$879 down/ equivalent trade, $650/$0/$0 lease incentive deducted from negotiated price before taxes, down pmts, $0 deposit and first bi-wkly pmt due at inception. Total obligation: $11,431.45/$18,110.61/$18,299.02. 120,000kme allowance; $0.12/excess km. PPSA lien registration fee ($45.93) and registering agent’s fee ($5.65), due at delivery and not included. All offers: license, insurance, taxes (inclding HST) and excess wear and tear extra. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration only. Offers subject to change without notice. ◊◊Based on (AIAMC) data reflecting sales between 1997 and December 2013. ∞Fuel consumption based on Natural Resources Canada, actual fuel consumption will vary – use for comparison only.

3526 LAKE SHORE BLVD. WEST (In Etobicoke Between Browns Line & Kipling)

1-877-588-4602

www.Lakeshorehonda.com

Did you or your family use publicly funded home care in the 1960’s or 1970’s? If you used The Home Care Program for Metropolitan Toronto and would be willing to share your story with us, please contact Julia Oosterman at 416-217-3820, ext 2656 or Julia.oosterman@toronto.ccac-ont.ca. We’re celebrating 50 years of caring!

BLOOR WEST

this week

looking ahead

w Friday, Feb. 14

w Tuesday, Feb. 25

St. Valentine’s Day Party WHEN: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, Maple Leaf Branch 266, 3591 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: 416-760-9190, rcl. br266@gmail.com COST: $10 Music of The Danny-B Band.

w Saturday, Feb. 15

happening in

Toronto Cat Rescue Adoptathon WHEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Pet Valu, 1660 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Alison Finkelstein, 416-538-8592, ext.1, chanagittel@rogers.com COST: $90 adoption fee applies Cash only. Fee includes six-weeks of pet insurance and one year cat license in adoption fee.

Streets to the Suiites WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416-393-7692 COST: Free Author and concert promoter Dalton Higgins speaks about the rise and triumph of hip hop in Canada. Higgins has written a book about local hip hop star Drake. For teens and adults.

Mystery Mayhem Author Series WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416-393-7692 COST: Free The Crime Writers of Canada present its monthly panel of crime writers, who will read from and discuss their work. Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting www. thevillager.ca. Read weeks of listings from your Bloor West neighbourhoods as well as events from across Toronto. High Park Library, 228 Roncesvalles Ave. CONTACT: Brian Bertrand, 416-393-7672, hpstaff@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Read from and discuss works in progress. Prose, poetry, essays welcome.

Chad’s Anglican Church (High Park), 260 High Park Ave. CONTACT: 416889-8248, info@stchads.ca COST: Free Sunday church service, contemporary music, followed by a pot luck supper.

w Sunday, Feb. 16

Black History Month Calypso Party WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416-393-7692 COST: Free Celebrate Black History month at the re-opened Annette Street branch. An all ages dance party with live calypso and acoustic Caribbean music, featuring Roger Gibbs and SHAK SHAK.

Alternative Investments In Green Renewable Energy Info Session WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: www.green13toronto. org, www.green13toronto.org, intransitions@hotmail.com COST: Free Hosted by the library and Green 13. Register in advance.

Do You Know The Park? WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: highparkwalkingtours@ yahoo.ca COST: Free A walking tour of some of High Park’s lesser known areas. Interactive chat with members of the Walking Tours Committee. Meet at the benches near Grenadier Restaurant.

Saturday Writers WHEN: 9:30 to 11 a.m. WHERE:

Sunday Service/Pot Luck Supper WHEN: 4:30 p.m. WHERE: St.

w Tuesday, Feb. 18

w Wednesday, Feb. 19

Canadian Hip Hop: From the

MARINO’S FINE CARS

West Bend Community Association WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Indian Road Crescent Public School, 285 Indian Road Cr. CONTACT: 647-4788457, info@thewestbend.ca COST: Free Monthly residents meeting of the West Bend Community Association (east of Keele and north of Bloor to CPR tracks). New members are welcome. Guest is Councillor Gord Perks. Avoiding Consumer Fraud WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Jane/ Dundas library, 620 Jane St. CONTACT: Kara Miley, 416-394-1014 COST: Free Part of the JVS Toronto Financial Literacy program. This workshop will present tips and strategies for recognizing and avoiding consumer fraud. Learn what to avoid and the common mistakes that people make.

w Thursday, Feb. 20

How to Ban a Book in 10 Easy Steps WHEN: 6:45 to 8 p.m. WHERE: High Park library, 228 Roncesvalles Ave. CONTACT: Brian Bertrand, 416-3937671, bbertrand@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free To celebrate Freedom to Read Week, join librarian Kara Miley as she offers a not-so-tongue-in-cheek guide in the crazy world of book banning and censorship. Who does it and why?

w Thursday, Feb. 20

Annual General Meeting: Swansea Town Hall & STHA WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: 416-392-1954, www. swanseatownhall.ca, frontdesk@ swanseatownhall.ca COST: Free Business will include the election of new board members; local historian Madeleine McDowell will speak on ‘The Humber River.’

get listed! The Bloor West Villager wants your community listings. Sign up online at thevillager.ca to submit your events (click the Sign Up link in the top right corner of the page).

JAGUAR LAND ROVER METRO WEST OUR MOST

LUXURIOUS SALES EVENT YET

2014 JAGUAR XF AWD

$599/MO

GET THERE IN A SUBARU THIS WINTER, EVEN WHEN OTHERS CAN’T.

2.9% LEASE APR FOR 39 MOS WITH $7,899 DOWN or UPTO $5,500 IN SAVINGS

2014 LAND ROVER LR2

$449/MO

†

265

LEASE PAYMENT FOR 39 MONTHS*

$2,973 DOWN* | 0.9% LEASE RATE*

CONQUER WINTER FROM

26,478

257

LEASE PAYMENT FOR 48 MONTHS*

$2,966 DOWN* | 0.9% LEASE RATE*

CONQUER WINTER FROM

25,423

3.9% LEASE APR FOR 39 MOS WITH $4,799 DOWN or UPTO $3,500 IN SAVINGS

LIMITED TIME AUTOSHOW OFFERS ON NOW With the power of symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive, you’ll get where you’re going no matter the weather. But you should get used to being the only one there. ▲Ratings awarded by the IIHS. 2014 TOP SAFETY PICK, must earn “good” in moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, “good” or “acceptable” in the small overlap front test, “advanced” or “superior” for front crash prevention. *MSRP $24,495/$23,495 on 2014: XV Crosstrek(EX1 TP)/Legacy 2.5i(EA1 BP). Lease rate 0.9% for 39/48 months. Monthly pmt $265/$257 w/ $2,973/$2,966 down. Option to purchase at end of lease is $13,711/$10,714 with $3,659/$3,642 due at signing. 1% AutoShow rate break included in all ad lease pmts. Ad pricing consists of MSRP plus Freight/PDI ($1,650/$1,595 includes full tank of gas), Air Tax($100), Tire Stewardship Levy($29.20), OMVIC Fee($5), Dealer Admin($199). Taxes, license, registration and insurance extra. $0 deposit. 2014 Models shown: XV Crosstrek Ltd Pckg(EX1 LP), MSRP $28,995. Legacy 2.5i Ltd Pckg(EA2 LN), MSRP $32,495. Offers applicable O.A.C only. Lease based on max 20,000km/year; $0.10/excess km. Vehicles shown solely for purposes of illustration, may not be equipped as shown. Offers available until Feb 28, 2014.

ling Kip

Lakeshore

Line

www.marinossubaru.ca

wn’s

“WHERE SERVICE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF”

QEW

Bro

3526 Lake Shore Blvd. W. 1-888-233-3443

JAGUAR LAND ROVER METRO WEST 5448 Dundas St. West Toronto, ON. M9B 1B4

Tel: 1-888-330-5517 www.jaguarlandrovermetrowest.com Lease a 2014 Jaguar XF AWD}/2014 Land Rover LR2† for $599/$499 per month plus applicable taxes based on annual lease rate 2.9%/3.9% and 39month lease O.A.C. Total lease obligation $31,260/$22,310. Residual $33,867.10/$22,151.48 after foregone $2,500/1,500 Conquest Cash, and $295/158 retailer credit. Conquest cash not combinable with loyalty offers or redeemable for cash. 51,000km restriction; 25/20 cents/excess km plus applicable taxes. Down pmt $7,899/$4,799 includes A/C tax $100, freight $1,350/$1,470, pre-delivery expense $495, and admin $395. Offers expire Feb 28, 2014. *Offers may be cancelled at any time. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown.

| THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014

community calendar

8 THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014 |

community

This year’s photo features Lady Liberty in New York >>>from page 1 his wife was in the frame because she “is inclined to ignore me these days,” he quipped. So Allen managed to get not only the Statue of Liberty in the background, but an unassuming Larissa, whose face is turned away from the iconic monument. “Out of 12 frames, this is the shot – where she’s in the picture and in focus,” he said. He calls it ‘Selfie 101.’ Until last year when his wife retired as director of human resources at Ryerson University, Allen had gone to the reception desk at Larissa’s office where he dropped off the photograph in a heart-shaped box and asked her co-workers to deliver it to her. When she came home from work, Allen would say, “Did you get your Valentine’s Day gift?” And, she would say

simple, “Yes.” Most years, she enjoyed Allen’s antics, however, there was one year when Larissa said, “I was not amused.” Said photograph involved two young models glancing at a bare-bummed Allen while holding up numbers in the way that figure skating judges used to score skaters’ performances. playing dress up With help from photographer colleagues and friends, Allen has made himself up to look like Napoleon, Marilyn Monroe, Clint Eastwood as “Dirty Harry,” and Olympic swimmer Mark Spitz, among many others. An avid swimmer himself, Allen was inspired by the famed photograph of Spitz in 1972 wearing a Speedo and his seven medals. The framed photographs used to cover the walls of the

Dr. Lakshmi R. Jain cherryblossomdentistry.ca

Choose to reuse. Always remember to bring your reusable bags when you go shopping. For more info on what to do with extra plastic bags, go to toronto.ca/recycle

See Allen’s 2014 Valentine’s Day photograph on our website at bit.ly/1aOOOyQ

Family Dentistry Treatment With Sedation In-Office Whitening

(formerly 3D Dentistry)

Call or Visit us Today! 416.538.3384 EVENING AND WEEKEND HOURS 2299 Dundas St. W., 3rd Floor Suite 306 Just one block south of Dundas West Station

OUR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS ASSESS AND TREAT LOW BACK PROBLEMS

“EVERY PAINFUL LOW BACK NEEDS TWO STRONG KNEES” • • • •

RELIEVE PAIN WITH ACUPU UNCTURE AN ND TE ENS ASSIST HEALING WITH ULT TRASOUND AND LASE ER KEEP MOVING WITH HANDS S-ON MOBIL LIZING G TH HER RAPY REGAIN FUNCTION WITH ST TRETCHING AND SES. STRENGTHENING EXERCIS

2425 Bloor St. West Suite 212

(416)766-2050 physio@bloorjanephysio.com

Please call for an appointment

Dundas West Station

Dundas St. W

Don’t Forget Your Reusable Bags.

couple’s dining room, however, they’ve been relegated to Allen’s office. A native of Cheltenham, England, Allen came to Toronto at the age of 18. He met his wife when he rented an apartment in the house she owned. The couple moved to Bloor West Village in 1983. For 30 years, Allen operated a photography studio. Since 2005, he has been shooting the seasons of High Park. His photographs can be viewed at the Grenadier Cafe and at www.highparkphotos. ca He also produces greeting cards that are for sale at the cafe. Allen also teaches at the Art Works Art School on Jane Street, just north of Bloor Street West.

Bloor St. W

REAL ESTATE

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4 PM 00

9,0

4 $9

SHARON McGUIGAN

Broker 416 762-8255

sharonmcguigan@trebnet.com

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

BABY POINT – 40 RAYMOND AVE

This is an exceptional home! Often admired for its gracious street presence, wide lot & private drive, this lovely home features generous principal rms, big bay window, stunning kitchen with beautiful breakfast rm, stylishly reno’d bath, 4 bdrms, gorgeous gardens, & garage. Excellent location on quiet family street, steps to Baby Point gates shops & restaurants, TTC & 10 minute walk to subway & Bloor West Village. www.40Raymond.com

Christine Simpson sales representative

TOP 1 % CANADA *National Chairman’s 1996-2013 ($ volume sales)

*Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

416.236.1871

60 Southport St. #425 ~ $438,000. Open Sunday ~ 2-4 PM 88 Park Lawn Rd. #307 ~ $405,000. Trendy ‘South Beach’ Spacious 3 Bdrm End Unit ~ Tastefully Upgraded Open Concept 2+Den Condo ~ Great Locale With Easy Access To All

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4 PM 82 Prince George L ST

JU TE IS D!

SUSAN STERBINSKY B.A. Sales Representative

416 234-2424 CELL 416 277-2232

www.arriveathome.ca

Sutton Group Old Mill Realty Inc., Brokerage

Independently Owned and Operated

PRINCESS ANNE MANOR

Drive Gorgeous sunfilled home in soughtafter neighbourhood! 3 bedrooms, kitchen with walk-out, family room! Fabulous space & flow! Richview school district! Walk to subway bus! Rare opportunity! $899,000

Open House • 241 Quebec Avenue Sat/Sun 1:00-5:00 p.m. Wonderful High Park family home on a deep (160ft) lot with private parking. Call Today! 416-769-6050

BABY POINT - HUMBER VALLEY

Backyard Opens into Étienne Brûlé Park!

Jeanette Grant Sales Representative

416-236-1392

MyUltimatePlace.com

MARGIE “K” KIERSNOWSKI & PENNY THOMS

Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty, Brokerage 2968 Dundas St. W, Toronto M6P 1Y8

Sales Representatives

helping you love where you liveTM

W NE LIS TIN G!

Direct Access to Park and River 17 Bralorne Cres. Renovated 3 Bdrm - $599K - Imagine walking through your back gate into one of the most beautiful parks in the whole city! With direct access to Étienne Brûlé Park and the spectacular Humber River, this Baby Point area renovated, semi offers an incredible opportunity for nature lovers, dogs & kids to move in, extend as your family grows - architectural plans for a 2-storey addition were already approved! - and enjoy this beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath home, garden & fabulous community. The TTC is less than a minute from the door and great schools and all the amenities of Bloor West Village are only a short, scenic stroll away. Private drive, new roof + windows, furnace & electrical updates. Call 416.737.9999 to view!

BILL MOHAN

ST ! JU TED S LI

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

416

2001-2013 From Value

416-769-1616 Re/Max West Realty Inc.,

www.margiekteam.com

Open House Sat 2-4pm.

#1 Agent

SPECTACULAR LAKE & PARK VIEW

762-4200 for Sutton Group Bloor West Village office. Residential sales.

Independently Owned and Operated

Brokerage

SPECTACULAR CHURCH CONVERSION IN HIGH PARK! Heritage “True Loft” where no 2 are the same! 1250 sf 2 bdrm + den, 2 full baths, corner unit w/ original 17’ chapel wood ceilings, limestone walls & stained glass windows. Steps to Roncesvalles!

384 SUNNYSIDE AVE #203 OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4

www.LovelyTorontoCondos.com The

416-236-1392 JULIE KINNEAR Team Keller Williams Neighbourhood SALES REPRESENTATIVE Top 1% in Canada!

Realty, Brokerage

Independently Owned & Operated

NG MI ! CO OON S

L O S

491 Indian Grove. Junction Victorian Row. 3 bed rm. 10 ft. ceilings, stained glass. Very bright home. Charming home with 2 car parking. $599,900

Virtual Tour @ www.billmohan.com

Preferred 2 bedroom split plan features hardwood floor in open concept living/dining room, modern kitchen with granite counter and large master with ensuite and walk-in closet. Large open balcony. Includes locker and parking. Steps to subway and park, short stroll to schools and shopping. Call the Margie “K” Team today. 70 High Park Ave # 1506

32 TAMARACK CIRCLE. 3+1 Bed rm Townhome with 4 new bathrooms & great in-law suite, gar. Tastefully appointed. Great investment for Pilots to rent rooms or downsizer. Deck. Very quiet location in smaller complex. $$$ spent over last year. $479k.

Grand Harbour Luxury. Rare terraced unit that has 1+1 bedrooms. Renovated and affordable. Steps to the lake. $354k. (New Price)

SUTTON GROUP REALTY SYSTEMS INC., BROKERAGE

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

| THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014

The Bloor West Villager is delivered to 33,800 homes. Call 416-493-4400 to advertise in the #1 read newspaper in Bloor.

THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014 |

Frank Leo

GUARANTEED H OVER 1.5 ACRES IN PRESTIGIOUS EDGEHILL GARDENS!! Spectacular Stone Mansion in ultra private setting, one of Toronto’s finest neighbourhoods. Fabulous country living in the city, multiple walkouts,pool complex with gazebo,fresh water pond,tennis courts,master retreat,simply stunning.Incredible 690’ depth with access from cul-de-sac great potential for future development. One of a kind jewel, please contact Frank Leo for any questions. $6,300,000

SPECTACULAR LUXURY ESTATE!

Incredible Royal York/Edenbridge 5bdrm 2 storey on beautifully landscaped 100’ x 210’ ravine lot. Resort-like terraced back garden, waterfall pond, gazebo and in-ground pool. Gorgeous 2 storey foyer, fabulous gourmet kitchen, main floor billiard room w/English style bar, Stunning 2 storey family rm with huge custom library wall and ladder rail. Spacious large lower level rec. rm with w/o absolutely a must see $2,399,900!!

BROKER Sponsor of

Children’s Miracle Network & Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

PRESTIGIOUS PINE VALLEY ESTATE!!

Situated on a Quiet Court fronting on The National Golf Club, Spectacular custom built bungaloft on a Premium pie shaped professionally landscaped lot, circular driveway, double door entry to lavish foyer, gourmet design kitchen, gold accents, island of your dreams, open concept Family room, walkout to terrace, magnificent master bedroom retreat with luxury appointments, 5 piece ensuite, W/I closet, sitting area with gas fireplace. This Exquisite Bungalow is the home you deserve. $1,750,000

#1 in West and Central Toronto combined by units of listings sold for all Companies of all Brokers & Sales Representatives 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 according to a study of MLS data prepared by an independent auditor of real estate statistics.

ROYAL YORK / NORSEMAN Custom built 4 + 2 bdrm 2 storey with addition, gorgeous renovated kitchen & baths, granite counter tops, gleaming hardwood floor, 4 full baths, main floor. Family room & den, 2nd floor laundry, finished basement with separate entrance, quality craftsmanship through-out, thousands spent must be seen for $1,100,000

BRAND NEW CUSTOM BUILT!! Gorgeous detached 2 storey luxury Ashbury Victoria homes, in the high demand Long Branch area. Master craftsmanship and quality finishes thru- out truly must be seen, located close to all amenities, just minutes to down town Toronto for only $878,000!!

WEST REALTY INC., Brokerage Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

PRESTIGIOUS COURT LOCATION!!

Central Etobicoke, Luxury 4 bedroom, 2 Storey situated on a premium pie shaped lot. Fabulous center hall plan with circular staircase. Spectacular kitchen with built in appliances and granite counter top. Large principal rooms, master retreat, finished basement, thousand spent on upgrades. The home you have been waiting for only $1,025,000!!

FREE Confidential Home Evaluations Call Today And Start Packing!!!

SELL Your Home FASTER and for MORE MONEY! • Your Home Advertised 24 Hours a Day Until Sold • Your Home Advertised to Millions on www.GetLeo.com • Learn the Secrets of Selling your Home, without ineffective Open Houses • Your Home Listed in Full Colour Print Ads Until It’s Sold • Our team of Professionals for the same price as hiring a single broker

• Get up to $10,000 no interest for 60 days* • Total service guarantee in writing • Your Home Sold Guaranteed, or I’ll Buy it* • Competitive Rates, Exceptional service • Award Winning Results!

“The Name Friends Trust & Recommend” Experience and Service you can count on!! HER ANOT ! SOLD

HER ANOT ! SOLD INCREDIBLE CUSTOM BUILT BEAUTY!! Stunning renovated 3+1bdrm 2 storey,in high demand south Etobicoke,just steps to the Lake, Parks, schools, shops, & all conveniences. Spectacular ultra luxury modern finishes thru-out, custom gourmet kitchen, granite countertop,SS appl,main flr family & laundry rm,4 amazing full washrooms, master with 5 pc ensuite & w/o to balcony, coffered ceiling, waterfall detached double garage and much more, must be seen for $949,900!!

SPECTACULAR HOME IN THORNBERRY WOODS!!

Builders Model Home. 3380 square foot Luxury, Detached 4+1 bedroom 2 storey with walkout basement, open concept layout, gleaming hardwood floor, granite countertop + S/S appliances in gorgeous kitchen, master bedroom retreat, separate entrance to Nanny/In-Law suite, Plus much more in High Demand location. Simply Stunning. Sold in 1Wk for 99% of Asking!!

BLOOR/DUFFERIN

Wow Wow Wow!!! Spectacular totally renovated property, open concept layout custom gourmet kitchen, high-end stainless steel appliances, magnificent finished basement, 4 walkouts, 2 decks, balcony, detached oversized garage, fantastic location. Simply must be seen, only $799,900!!

SPECTACULAR BUNGALOFT!!

Large 3100 sq ft 4+1 bedroom beauty! Double door entry, French doors, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, fabulous family size kitchen, granite countertop, gorgeous enclosed sunroom, magnificent main floor master, 4pc ensuite, hrdwd flrs, California shutters, large open concept loft O/L family room, high demand Woodbridge location close to all conveniences.

Sold for 107% of Asking!!!

THE BELLARIA RESIDENCE!!

Incredible luxury condo, great location close to Vaughan Mills shopping centre,Canada’sWonderland,restaurants, and all conveniences. Fabulous gated community, 24hr concierge, Fantastic facilities, spacious 2 bdrm condo, stainless steel appl.Granite countertop,gleaming ceramic & hardwood flrs thru-out. A must see for $589,900!!

HER ANOT ! SOLD FABULOUS CUSTOM BUILT TORONTO SEMI!!

Spacious 3+1 bedroom in high demand Jane/ St. Clair location, great curb appeal backing onto park, new kitchen & bath, beautiful skylight over staircase, large master bdrm with ensuite, separate entrance to professionally finished basement apartment, and many extras for only $579,000.

LARGE DETACHED 2 STOREY!!

Located in the beautiful town of Erin, great property, large home with spacious principal rooms, plenty of room for large family or potential to generate revenue. Parking for 6 cars, in-ground pool and hot tub, plus many extras, close to all amenities in town, great value for $489,000!!

RENOVATED DETACHED ONLY $449,900

Spectacular 3+1 detached with finished basement, renovated gourmet kitchen, centre island, granite countertop, renovated bathroom, large lot fully fenced, patio, garage, private drive, demand family neighbourhood close to amenities. Must be seen!!

HER ANOT ! SOLD

RENOVATED ALDERWOOD DETACHED!!

Spectacular detached 3+1 bedroom in high demand South Etobicoke. Modern renovated kitchen, granite countertop, island of Your Dreams, renovated baths, gleaming hardwood floors, separate entrance to finished basement. Ideal for In-Law suite situated on a spacious lot. Simply Must Be Seen.

Sold in 1Wk for 113% of Asking!!

LIBERTY VILLAGE 2 STOREY CONDO!!

Fabulous 2 bedroom, large combined living & dining room, with cathedral ceilings, 17’ floor to ceiling windows, W/O to balcony, 2nd floor laundry, modern kitchen with European appliances, 2 washrooms, master with ensuite, parking, locker, and all amenities for only $449,900!!

HER ANOT ! SOLD

BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW!! Situated on a quiet cul de sac, premium 50’ lot, gorgeous landscaping brings out its beauty, large patio & pond, renovated kitchen, 3 bdrms, spacious principal rooms, and separate entrance to 2 bdrm in-law suite. Sold for Top $$$!!!

EXCLUSIVE PORT CREDIT CONDO!!

Exceptional 2 bedroom suite with approximately 1000 Sqft of luxury. Stunning espresso floors and cabinetry, granite counters in kitchen and 2 bathrooms, stainless steel appliances. Elegant waterfront living, steps to the Lake, shops, restaurants, GO Station and all conveniences. 24 hr concierge, lounge, party room, courtyard, and 7th floor terrace overlooking the Lake, complete with outdoor lounges and BBQ facilities. Simply must be seen for only $419,900!!

2 STOREY $399,900 Incredible opportunity, immaculately maintained 3 bedroom, open concept living + dining rooms, family size kitchen, sunroom addition, finished basement, situated on premium lot, Garage, long private drive. Simply must be seen!!

THE ESSEX 2 Tridel built fabulous corner suite 2+1 bedroom, open concept living & dining rm, W/O to balcony fabulous kitchen, granite countertop, breakfast bar, master bedroom with ensuite & walk-in closet, amazing amenities, steps to subway Bloor line/ Kipling Station Sold for Top $$$!!

CUSTOM BUILT RAISED BUNGALOW!!

Large 3 bedroom home in the picturesque town of Lefroy, just North of Bradford. Renovated eatin kitchen, W/O to deck, spacious open concept living & dining room, laminate floors thru-out, large private fenced lot, steps to Killarney Beach, and Lake must be seen for only $339,900

FREE PROFESSIONAL BUYER SERVICE:

THE TIDES AT MYSTIC POINTE!!

Amazing opportunity, 2 bedroom suite split bedroom plan, 10’ ceilings, huge balcony 2 w/o, fabulous amenities include concierge, gym, aerobics, squash, sauna and outdoor pool, steps to lake, waterfront trails, and all conveniences, just minutes to downtown Toronto. Live the life for only $295,000!!

LUXURY SHERWAY GARDENS!!

Spectacular 1 bedroom brand new never lived in suite, open concept layout, gleaming hardwood floors, granite countertop, modern kitchen, new appliances, all amenities, pool , Gym, theatre, and much more, plus 24 hr Concierge, steps to transit & Sherway Gardens Mall, amazing value only $249,900!!

CALL

416

UPDATED 2 STOREY TOWNHOME!!

Fabulous central Etobicoke location. Large 3+1 bedroom 2 storey townhome, open concept living and dining room, walkout to large private balcony, updated kitchen, thousands spent on upgrades, master bedroom ensuite, plus den can be used as a fourth bedroom. Only $234,900!!

917

• Find out about the newest homes on the market that meet your needs • Get more informed about the specific areas and how to get the best price • Find out how to get the best mortgage rates and saving programs, plus much more - Call today!! I

5466

SEE MORE PHOTOS : w w w. G e t L e o . c o m Not intended to solicit persons under contract. *Certain Conditions May Apply. ReMax West Realty Inc. does not guarantee the sale of your home. Exclusively offered by Frank Leo.

| THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014

HOME SELLING SYSTEM

THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014 |

Real estate

transit

TTC accessibility has long way to go

The Top Sales LADY with Sutton Group Realty Systems Inc., Brokerage

Long way to go for wA modified full ttc accessibility subway route

Independently Owned & Operated

416-762-4200

Sales Representative YOU ARE WITH ME TSIDOROVA@TREBNET.COM

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME, CALL ME!!!

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4 PM

SWANSEA – 30 Deforest Rd $689,000 Great Location! Reno’d Gorgeous Detached Home W /Private Drive. 2+1 Spacious Bdrms & 2 Baths. Newer Windows & Roof, New Electrical. 2 Ductless AC. New Sewer & Backup Line. A Lot Of Charm: Hardwood Fl, Fireplace, Crown Moulding & Wood Trim. New Custom Kitchen W/Quartz Counters, New French Doors To Back Yard. Reno’d Basement W/ Real Hardwood Fl, New 3Pc Bath (Sep Shower), Family Rm Comb W/ Bedroom, New Front Load W/D, Gorgeous Landscaped Yard. One Block South of Bloor. Near Parks, Schools & Bloor Subway. www.30deforest.com

rahul gupta

map shared on Twitter shows just how much work is needed to make TTC stations fully accessible. The map (https:// twitter.com/nicofara/ status/432975553247727616/ photo/1) from Twitter user @nicofara show the existing TTC route map juxtaposed with a modified version highlighting which stations are accessible and leaving the ones that are not blank. To date just 32 of a possible 69 stations have elevators leading to the subway, sliding doors at the entrances or other improvements intended to reduce barriers for those with mobility issues. The TTC has made a goal to have all of its stations fully accessible by 2025. Access limited to wEglinton allen road Avenue West is going to get a whole lot busier with news from

TO in TRANSIT Metrolinx that it is limiting access to Allen Road for the foreseeable future. The provincial transit planning agency is constructing the underground section of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT line, which has resulted in traffic disruptions even with the main construction taking place below the avenue. This week, Metrolinx announced it is reducing northbound access to the Allen to one westbound lane for “many months”. That’s in addition to the existing lane restrictions along Eglinton. While the delays are sure to cause further road congestion to the area it probably could have been a lot worse had the city not turned down a proposal from Metrolinx to seal off all northbound access to the Allen for one full year.

online chat with wOntario premier wynn Premier Kathleen Wynne took part in a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) online chat this week, taking questions on a variety of topics, from job creation efforts to books. But when it comes to future transit planning, Wynne was decidedly vague. While she did commit to having some sort of investment in this year’s spring budget, Wynne did not go into details during the web chat Tuesday. The premier answered about 10 questions during the one-hour AMA and promised to more throughout the week. To read a transcript of the chat visit www.reddit.com Rahul Gupta is The Villager’s transit reporter. His column appears every Thursday. He’s on Twitter: @TOinTRANSIT

You paid how much!? #ShouldaUsedToronto

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4 PM Welcome to 2545 Bloor St. W. Apt 403 Space, Space and Location!

ﬂyers. coupons. deals

$749,000 Luxurious Reno’d 2 Bdrms & 2 Bath In Iconic Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Low Rise Condominium. 1800 Sq. Ft. of Versatile Living Space On Top Floor. Fabulous Sun Room. State-of-the-Art Kitchen. Caesar Stone-Wrapped Counters & Island, Top-of-the-Line St/St Appliances. Spectacular Master Retreat W/ 5 pc Ensuite W/W Glass Shower & 6 Foot Soaker Tub; Kohler Bath Fixtures. Three-Sided Fireplace, California Shutters & Oak Shelves In 2nd Bdrm. Parking & Locker. Near Humber River, Parks, Bloor Shopping & Subway. 15 Min Downtown. www.2545bloorcondo.com LUXURIOUS FOURPLEX Bloor & High Park $1,699,000 Outstanding Reno’d 4-Plex. 3 Storey Building. Retrofitted. Three - 2 Bedroom Apartments & 1 Bedroom Apartment In Basement. Private Drive & 3 Garages. Park 6 -8 Cars. 5 Separate Meters, 4 New Ductless AC, New Roof, New Bathrooms & Kitchens. Gross Income: $86,000. Operating Expenses: $ 18,000. Near Bloor Subway & High Park. 15 Min to Downtown www.173quebec.com

www.tanyasidorova.com

ﬂyers. coupons. deals. savings tips.

In partnership with

ﬂyers. coupons. deals. savings tips.

$1.00 O FF

. 0 1 0 $ . 0 1 0 $ OFF $1.00 O FF

on your next purch Gluten Free Cereal (Rice on your next purchase of Chex* Gluten Free Cereal (Rice or Honey Nut).

Get this coupon and mor

on your next purchase of Chex* Get this coupon and more at www.save.ca Gluten Free Cereal (Rice or Honey Nut).

Thinking of Buying or Selling? An agent that advertises in your local Real Estate section is always a wise choice.

SAVE $1.00

Get this coupon and more at www.save.ca

on your next purchase of Chex* Get this coupon and more at www.save.ca Gluten Free Cereal (Rice or Honey Nut).

For advertising information call

416-493-4400

The Crosstown LRT doesn’t open until 2020. Visit www.thecrosstown.ca

13 | THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014

transit

Metrolinx using Sterling Rd. site for access LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Metrolinx anticipates little impact on the local neighbourhood as it relies on Sterling Road and the West Toronto Railpath as access points to complete grading and signal installation as part of the Georgetown South Project, according to a spokesperson. Metrolinx was to begin using 158 Sterling Rd. as an access point and storage for its new track materials as of February, but Metrolinx staff said there has been a delay in reaching an agreement between the property owner and Metrolinx for the use of the land. They are in the final stages of reaching that agreement and the Sterling Road access should be in use in the next few weeks. “We don’t anticipate many complaints from the com-

munity,” Manuel Pedrosa, manager of the Georgetown South Project, told The Villager on Monday. For the most part, Sterling Road is a commercial and industrial route, however, Pedrosa said the area is changing. Nevertheless, trucks will cross the West Toronto Railpath to enter and exit the rail corridor at 158 Sterling Rd. Right-of-way Railpath users will have right-of-way over construction vehicles while a traffic control person will be stationed at the access point during construction hours, Pedrosa said. As well, appropriate signage will be in place along the path to advise users of what lies ahead. Drivers must obey signage and must also stop and yield to railpath users. Sterling Road provides the

best access while minimizing the impact on the local neighourhood, Pedrosa said. Construction takes place Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with occasional work Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An average of eight to 10 trucks will use this access point on a daily basis. They will take Sterling Road from Dundas Street West to the construction site. Metrolinx will regularly clean the road as well as the West Toronto Railpath, the provincial transit agency said. “We’re on track to complete the work by the end of the year,” Pedrosa said. For details and regular construction updates, send an email to gts@gotransit. com and make note of the ‘east corridor mailing list’ while including your name, address, telephone number and email.

Money problems? The library can help From programs and seminars, to books and magazines, and expert staff support, we have what you need to help you manage your money. Check out these upcoming programs in your neighbourhood.

Avoid Consumer Fraud

Identity Theft Protection

February 19, 7 pm

February 20, 6:30 pm

Offered through JVS Toronto Employment Source. This program presents tips to teach and inform you how to recognize and avoid consumer fraud.

A representative from Chartered Professional Accountants leads an interactive presentation on identity theft protection. Topics of discussion include the various forms of fraud and identity theft, signs of victimization and protection strategies.

Jane/Dundas Branch (620 Jane Street)

Runnymede Branch (2178 Bloor Street West)

torontopubliclibrary.ca/personalfinance

On Now at The Brick!

Community Media Partner

For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com.

CALL YOUR TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL OR

1.877.768.8370 REFER TO PROMOTIONAL CODE:

CAT22

*RESTRICTIONS APPLY

% OFF*

CATAMARAN

CRUISES JAMAICA

Tour Company

WWW.ISLANDROUTES.COM

INSTAGRAM.COM/ISLANDROUTES

TWITTER.COM/ISLANDROUTES

FACEBOOK.COM/ISLANDROUTES

THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014 |

transit

Contraflow bike lane coming to Fermanagh Ave. ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com A contraflow bicycle lane is coming to Fermanagh Avenue, east of Roncesvalles Avenue, making it legal for cyclists to travel eastward on that street. Contraflow bicycle lanes allow bicycles to travel in two directions on a street that is one-way for all other vehicles. On Feb. 5, Parkdale-High Park Councillor Gord Perks and City Cycling Infrastructure staff met with area residents to discuss the implementation of this lane. In an effort to address gaps in the bikeway network and improve cycling conditions in the area south of Bloor Street West to the Gardiner Expressway and from Parkside Drive to Bathurst Street, the West End Bikeway Project was launched in the fall of 2008. “People are getting injured and killed,” Perks said. “We

have an obligation to make a safe bike network.” Three routes identified were the Shaw Street Bikeway, High Park-Harbord Bikeway and the Florence-Argyle Bikeway. The section of contraflow lane on Fermanagh Avenue is part of the High Park-Harbord bike extension, which will bring cyclists from Harbord to Dewson streets, to Lindsay Avenue and then along Dundas Street West to Fermanagh Avenue and across Roncesvalles onto High Park Boulevard to High Park. Bikes heading west will continue to share the lane with traffic, but where biking east is currently illegal, the contraflow lane would allow cyclists to legally travel in that direction. At issue during the meeting was not whether the contraflow lane would be installed, as that had been decided on five years ago, but rather concerns and comments people had on the implementation.

Staff photo/ERIN HATFIELD

Fermanagh Avenue will have a contraflow bicycle lane installed, which will make it legal for cyclists to travel eastward on the one-way street.

“We are not here to argue what street it will be on,” Perks said. But a number of residents maintained they don‘t want the contraflow lane on their street. “I think as a concept this is great, but I think Westminster or Wright would be a better choice,” said one man, who identified himself as a resident of the street.

H o w e v e r, C h r i s t i n a Bouchard, a planner with the City of Toronto, focusing on transportation planning, policy, research and design for cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, explained Fermanagh Avenue was chosen because it is a natural route for cyclists to take to and from High Park. Also, there is currently a traffic signal at Roncesvalles and

Fermanagh avenues, and staff explained it is best the have cyclists cross a main road, like Roncesvalles, at a signal. “This area is very bike heavy and that is a mode they want to encourage and make easier and safer,” Bouchard said. Where the parking on Fermanagh Avenue currently alternates from north to south, the installation of the contraflow lane means parking would permanently be on either the north or south side. This was one of the issues the cycling staff were seeking feedback on. Residents were given two options for the configuration of the parking and the contraflow lane: either with the bike lane next to the curb and parking on the opposite side or with the bike lane next to the on-street parking. “We prefer to install bike lanes away from the parked cars,” Bouchard said. “It is safer for cyclists and pedestrians.”

Although a number of residents explained they would prefer to see the parking continue to shift from north to south part way through the month, staff explained it is not a simple matter to move it from side to side with a bike lane. Residents can make comments to the cycling staff until Feb. 17 at which point they will decide on the parking, which will require a bylaw change. The bylaw change will go before community council in the spring. In addition, there will be a public meeting about contraflow bike lanes on ArgyleFlorence on Feb. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Alexander Muir/ Gladstone Public School, 108 Gladstone Ave. Then on March 4, a meeting, location to be determined, will look at the instillation of contraflow lanes on Dewson Street, near Dufferin Grove Park.

For more transit coverage visit www.insidetoronto. com/toronto-news/transit/

1-888-883-8654 TM All Hyundai names, logos, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Leasing offers available O.A.C. based on new 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Accent 4-Door L/Tucson 2.0L GL FWD MT w/ annual lease rate 3.90%/0.90%/2.90%. Bi-wkly lease pmts $159/$83/$129 for a 60 month walk-away lease. Down Pmt $2,495/$0/$1,895 and 1st monthly pmt required. Total ob. $23,165/$10,790/$18,665. Lease offers include D&D [$1,760/$1,550/$1,760, includes freight, P.D.E., admin and full tank of gas], fees, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST); excludes registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees. $0 deposit. 20,000km allowance/year; $0.12/excess km. Lease a 2014 Accent 4Dr L to be entitled to a $225 lease credit, applied before taxes. ♦Price of models shown: 2013 Elantra Ltd $24,985. Prices include D&D [$1,550], fees, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST); excludes registration, insurance, PPSA and license fees. Fuel consumption based on Manufacturer Testing, actual efficiency may vary - for comparison only. _Price adjustments calculated against starting price and applied before taxes. †_Offers available for a ltd time, and subject to change/cancellation without notice. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Ltd Warranty covers most vehicle components against defects under normal use/maintenance.

Taking away the Runnymede fire truck is a big mistake, says fire captain LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Toronto Fire Services Capt. John MacLachlan calls the city’s decision to remove the truck from Runnymede fire station No. 424 a “major faux pas.” MacLachlan, who grew up in the Bloor West area and worked for a time at the Swansea station and is now at the helm of the Martin Grove

and Dixon roads station No. 441, said it’s a particularly risky move given all the condominium development scheduled for construction throughout the area. “Swansea is a rescue truck. It’s the second truck into the Lake Shore (Boulevard) and Parklawn (Road) area. That would leave the whole quadrant empty,” he said, referring to just one of the impacts the removal of Runnymede’s truck

will have. There are five schools in the vicinity of Runnymede station. “Response times count,” MacLachlan said. “If Swansea is out on a call at Lake Shore and Parklawn, the next truck would be the Junction or at Jane and Dundas. Things burn hotter and faster now.” Firefighters are first responders, pointed out

MacLachlan. They respond to every emergency including heart attacks and car accidents. “We’re like your multi-tool,” said the veteran firefighter. Runnymede station’s truck will be out of commission, but the station will remain in the hands of Toronto Fire Services and used for fire prevention education. Yet, prevention officers don’t put fires out, MacLachlan said.

Removing Runnymede fire hall’s truck is a big mistake, he said. “The city is getting bigger, not smaller.” fire calls are up The Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association president Ed Kennedy said response times are getting longer without any cuts. “The number of calls

has also increased significantly,” he said in a statement. “Toronto continues its building boom and traffic congestion only gets worse. Yet the city is thinking the response to these factors is to cut front line firefighters, take trucks off the road and close fire stations. Have an opinion on this story? Visit our comments section and join the conversation: bit.ly/1iBQdIo

YEARS

Celebrating 5 years of custom, pull-out, Canadian shelves. We’re thrilled it’s been 5 great years of helping Canadians make the most of space in their kitchens, bathrooms, pantries and even under their sinks! Only Gliding Shelf Solutions creates custom, pull-out shelves for your existing cabinets right here in Canada! We look forward to helping you organize, increase space and put everything at your ﬁngertips, all within your budget.

EASY ACCESS • INCREASE SPACE • GET ORGANIZED Call the experts for a free consultation:

Phone 416-418-7885 Head Ofﬁce 1-877-895-9766

www.glidingshelf.ca

| THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014

community

THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014 |

��

Runnymede P.S. students, teachers take a trip in time Fashion show from ’60s and ’70s part of centennial anniversary countdown to 2016 LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com The 1960s and ’70s are decades that students at Runnymede P.S. do not recall, however, they’re getting a kick out of learning all about the time period. As a way of counting down to their school’s milestone anniversary, its centennial in 2016, the students participated in an assembly Feb. 6 during which they learned about all things “groovy.” Big hair, bell-bottom pants, flower power, The Beatles, TV shows such as Happy Days and movies, such as Grease, the ’60s and ’70s were not only all about pop culture, but a time when our country’s values really changed, artist Heather Pegg told the kids in kindergarten to Grade 8. “There was the Civil Rights movement and the feminist movement; Canada got its flag in 1965. Two years later, Montreal hosted Expo ‘67. That same year was the last time the (Toronto Maple) Leafs won a Stanley Cup,” said Pegg. “In 1969,

Staff photos/IAN KELSO

Left, Runnymede Public School held a countdown to its centennial event in 2016 by hosting a fashion show from the ’60s. Teacher Paul Latter leads students in a ’60s dance move. Right, teacher Christine Zenchuk in a silk mini from 1960s.

man landed on the moon.” Pegg will be working with Grade 5 students in the spring to create a mural depicting crucial moments that happened in the 1960s and 1970s. “I hope you have a lot of fun learning from your teachers. I’m sure you’ll come up with lots of

inspirational images.” Grade 7 filmmaker Max von S c h i l l i n g , w h o Ru n n y m e d e Principal Amelia Dennis called a future Academy Award-winner, presented his documentary film short in which he interviewed people such as his grandmother, who attended Runnymede school as a child from

1944 to 1952, and several teachers and community members who were asked to reminisce about their old stomping grounds. They recalled the clothing: bell bottoms, Road Runner jeans and hooded sweatshirts; favourite movies: James Bond, starring Sean Connery and Roger Moore, Jaws and

The Jungle Book; favourite activities: four-square, jump rope and a game called Red Rover; and Runnymede school itself: the yard used to be a big slab of concrete where students could easily skin their knees and the gym used to be where the library is now. Favourite candy included Pop Rocks and Bottle Caps and Nibs, which at the time were only 65 cents. As for the neighbourhood, McDonald’s hadn’t arrived yet; the Runnymede Theatre wasn’t a bookstore and there was no subway – at least not until the mid-1960s. Until then, the streetcar would travel from Keele Street to the Jane Street and Bloor Street West loop; Booster Juice was a Sam the Record Man. As the students listened to music by ABBA and the Beatles. The highlight of the assembly was a fashion show starring Runnymede Jr. and Sr. P.S. teachers.

For details about Runnymede Pubic School, visit http://schoolweb.tdsb. on.ca/runnymede/Home.aspx

New Year. New WagJag. Rediscover the Joy of Saving

The Ultimate Girl’s Weekend! April 4-6 Careport Centre, Hamilton

Friday 5pm-9pm • Saturday 10am-5pm • Sunday 10am-5pm

springwomensshow.ca

Please call to book - spaces are limited

905.842.6591

Buy Online:

50% off

$10.00

$10 foR 2 doZen dougHnutS and a SignatuRe Coffee of any SiZe at KrisPY Kreme (a $20 vaLue)

Buy Online:

70% off

$12.00

$12 foR a 20-Page CuStom HaRdCoveR PHoto Book fRom Picaboo

March 28-30

Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington Friday 10am-5pm • Saturday 10am-5pm • Sunday 10 am-5pm

outdoorlivingandgardenshow.com

Rain Barrel PRE-SALE - Get Yours Now!

limited quantity

Buy Online:

50% off

$15.00

uP to 59% off PaSSeS to Waves iNDoor WaterParK in niagaRa faLLS (2 oPtionS)

Buy Online:

59% off

$15.00

uP to 59% off a day PaSS oR ZiP Line Ride at WilD Water KiNgDom

Don’t miss these, and other great deals!

Visit WagJag.com

In partnership with

call: 1

Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Telephone Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Cash & Interac Transactions: 9 am - 5 pm

Careers

800 743 3353 Careers

Careers

Move West with CN Interested in a long-term career opportunity in Western Canada? CN has numerous permanent conductor jobs available in several locations in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. CN is a railroad with a great legacy and a very bright future. As an industry leader, we offer our employees secure, rewarding careers. We’re coming to Toronto (Vaughan) on Wednesday, March 5th for an evening session and on Thursday, March 6th for a day session. It is your chance to meet our recruiters and have an interview on the spot! As space is limited, these events are by invitation only. Ready to get on board? Join our proud team of railroaders out West and enjoy paid training, a competitive wage, outstanding benefits and we also help get you there! To be eligible, apply online Visit jobs.cn.ca to learn more and to apply online BEFORE February 21. Job ID 3837BR CN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

General Help

NOW HIRING

• Retired Nurses • Nurses • Personal Support Workers • Homemakers

Call Monday- Friday 9am5pm 416-239-6161

Thornbrook@bellnet.ca

General Help

Adult Personals LOCAL HOOKUPS BROWSE4FREE 1-888-628-6790 or #7878 Mobile HOT LOCAL CHAT 1-877-290-0553 Mobile: #5015 Find Your Favourite CALL NOW 1-866-732-0070 1-888-544-0199 18+

1-800-743-3353

Real Estate Misc./Services CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO RISK program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call us NOW. We can Help! 1-888-356-5248

General Help

Careers

Articles Wanted

UP TO $400 CASH DAILY

& Collectibles Wanted

Seeking Honest Hard Working Staff

Delivery questions? Call us at:

853 1765 General Help

General Help

Job Posting Job Title: Press Helper Department: Tempo Printing, 10 Tempo Ave, Toronto THE COMPANY A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canada’s premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we’re continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. For further information, please visit www.metroland.com. THE OPPORTUNITY: Metroland Media Group is currently seeking a Press Helper to assist in the operation of our web offset printing operation. The successful candidate will thrive in a team environment, is an energetic self-starter, takes initiative to improve processes, and will have a focus on customer service and quality. We provide a comprehensive training program and encourage continuous learning and employee development. REQUIREMENTS: • Previous experience in a web offset printing is helpful but not required • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing various tasks around heavy equipment in a noisy environment • Must be able to lift up to 40lbs, push, squat, climb, and stand for extended periods of time • Demonstrated on-the-job reliability and dependability • Basic computer & math skills • Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with high speed machinery • Ability to work shift work • Completion of high school WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO: • Assess work flow and complete accurate record keeping • Work in a team environment and make effective decisions involving the work flow along the presses and machinery • Perform various tasks within the printing press room to support the printing of products WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU • Opportunity to be part of an exciting company at the cutting edge of the media industry • Work for a well-established and respected company that is connected to your communities • Competitive compensation plan and Group RSP • Be part of a company that is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment • We provide individualized career plans and extensive ongoing development opportunities • We’ve got your health in mind; you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package and a generous vacation plan If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to jobstempo@metroland.com by February 14, 2014 at 8:00am. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Please submit your application directly to the HR Regional Manager of the hiring division Job Category: Production, Media

FT & PT Outdoors Spring/Summer Work

Find your place at CN jobs.cn.ca

General Help

fax: 905

Adjustments: Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad on the first insertion. For multiple insertions of the same ad, credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in connection with production on ads is limited to the printed space involved. Cancellations must be made by 2 p.m. one business day prior to publication date. Cancellations must be made by telephone. Do not fax or e-mail cancellations.

PropertyStarsJobs.com

Building Equipment/ Materials STEEL BUILDI N G S / M E T AL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF! 30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteel buildings.ca

ANTIQUES Cash for Older: Coins, Costume Jewelry, Military, Watches, Toys, Barbies, Silver, Gold, Records, Guitars, Old Pens, Lighters & Old Advertising etc.

25 years experience. Richard & Janet 416-431-7180 416-566-7373

Seasonal Employment

The Islington Golf Club grounds maintenance department is now accepting resume’s for both students and seasonal positions. We will also be hosting an open job fair on Thursday, February 20th, from 10am-12pm at the clubhouse. Please send your resume’s and contact information to: Andre Aymar, andre@islingtongolfclub.com Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let your past limit your career plans! Since 1989 Confidential, Fast Affordable - A+ BBB Rating EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM Call for FREE INFO BOOKLET 1- 8 - N OW- PA R D O N (1-866-972-7366) www.RemoveYour Record.com

Careers

Looking for a Great Part-Time Job?

BECOME A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Free training provided! Our part-time schedules work well for semi-retirees, the self-employed, or anyone who would like evenings, weekends, and summers off. Apply now; we have bus routes in every part of Toronto!

APPLY ONLINE: Under “Join Our Team” tab www.stocktransportation.com OR APPLY BY EMAIL:

send your Resume to rachell@stocktransportation.com

OR APPLY BY PHONE:

(best time to reach us is between 10am to 1pm)

▪ Toronto West (West of Yonge Street) 416.244.5341 x61974 ▪ Toronto Central (Yonge to 404/DVP) 416.757.0565 x61924 ▪ Toronto East (East of Hwy404/DVP) 416.754.4949 x61415 Toll-free Recruiting Line: 1-877-233-4045

OR APPLY IN PERSON:

Call for our address and then come by to meet us!

Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid A,B,C,D,E,F, or full G licence, and be proﬁcient in english.

Tenders

INVITATION TO TENDER

Metroland Media Toronto is accepting tenders to deliver our weekly Apartment Saverbag to carrier and lobby drop locations within the Toronto Scarborough area 1 to 2 times per week. This entails picking up the Saverbags at our North York location on Wednesday’s and completing all carrier deliveries by Thursday’s at 2 p.m and all lobby drop deliveries by Thursday’s at 7 p.m. Contracts commence Monday, March 1st, 2014. Bid packages are available at the Reception Desk, of Metroland Media Toronto, 175 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto Ontario M2H 0A2. Tender due date: Monday, February 17th, 2014 By 5 pm To the attention of: Anton McCormack Mailroom / Trucking Supervisor Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

General Help HELP WANTED!! Make up to $1000 A Week Mailing Brochures From Home!Helping Home Workers Since 2001!Genuine Opportunity! NO Experience Required Start Immediately! www.The MailingHub.com

Careers

General Help H O M E W O R K ERS NEEDED!!! $775.35 Weekly Mailing Companies Brochures / DATA ENTRY For Cash, $300-$1000 Daily From Your Home Computer. Genuine!. PT/FT, No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.Ca nadianMailers.com

Domestic Help Available G O L D E N BROOM Cleaning Service. Homes, Apartments, Offices. After party clean-ups and renovations too. Call 416-820-0555

| THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014

175 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario M2H 0A2 www.insidetoronto.com | Circulation: 416 493 4400

Tenders

INVITATION TO TENDER

Metroland Media Toronto is accepting tenders to deliver our weekly Newspaper and flyers to carrier drop locations within the Toronto Scarborough area 3 times per week. This entails picking up the newspapers and flyers at our North York location on Tuesday’s and completing all Flyer deliveries by Wednesday’s at 3 p.m and all newspaper deliveries by Thursday’s at 2 p.m to all carrier drops. Contracts commence Monday, March 1st, 2014. Bid packages are available at the Reception Desk, of Metroland Media Toronto, 175 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto Ontario M2H 0A2. Tender due date: Monday, February 17th, 2014 By 5 pm To the attention of: Anton McCormack Mailroom / Trucking Supervisor

Business Services

Houses for Rent

FREE

MARTINGROVE/ EGLINGTON- 3 bedroom bungalow, 2 bath, 2 kitchen, backyard. $1900+. Close to shopping, TTC, A/C. Available i m m e d i a t e l y . 416-239-5909

CONSULTATION

MONEY

For Any Purpose 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mortgages ☆ Debt consolidation ☆ Bad Credit

☆ Tax or Mortgage arrears ☆ Decrease payment

up to 70% ☆ Self-Employed ☆ No proof of income ☆ Large Commercial Funds Ontario-Wide Financial Corp. 1-888-307-7799 www.ontario-widefinancial.com (Licence #10171)

Drivers

DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrakes:Guaranteed 40 hour work week + overtime, paid travel, lodging, meal allowance, 4 week’s vacation/excellent benefits package. Must be able to have exLowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. tended stays away from home for three months at a time. Experience Mortgages/Loans Needed: Valid AZ, DZ, 5, Apartments & 3 or 1 with airbrakes, Flats for Rent $$ MONEY $$ commercial driving experience. Apply online at CONSOLIDATE www.sperryrail.com unDebts Mortgages to 90% der careers, FastTRACK No income, Application. Bad credit OK! HIGH PARK- Country liv- Better Option Mortgage Stuff to get ing in the city. Large 1 #10969 rid of? bedroom, bay windows, 1-800-282-1169 Call 1-800 open fireplace, leads to www.mortgageontario.com 743-3353 Grenadier Pond. $1750inclusive. 416-769-1785

Townhouses for Rent BACHELOR TOWNHOUSE, Windermere by the lake. 5 appliances, excellent amenities. Close to TCC, parks. $1150 + utilities. 416-988-1525. Email: sbdynasty7@gmail.com.

Astrology/Psychics TRUE PSYCHICS For Answers, CALL NOW 24/7 Toll FREE 1-877-342-3032 Mobile: #4486 www.truepsychics.ca

Articles for Sale

Articles for Sale (Misc.)

Home Renovations

BUTCHER SUPPLIES, Leather + Craft Supplies and Animal Control Products. Get your Halfords 136 page FREE C A T A LOG.1-800-353-7864 or Email: order@halford hide.com.Visit our Web Store:www.halfordsmail order.com

STUMPO CONTRACTING. General Contractor. Renovations, basements, bathrooms, kitchens, additions. Plumbing, Electrical. Decks, fencing, concrete. All Flooring. Seniors Discount. Licensed/ Insured. Free estimates. Call Gino 416-524-2168

C a l l 1-866-652-6837. w w w. t h e c o v e r guy.com/sale

Plumbing

Flooring & Carpeting

EMERGENCY?

NESO FLOORING Carpet installation starting from $1.19/ sq.ft. Hardwood, laminate at low prices. 27 yrs experience. Free Estimates. Best Price! 647-400-8198

Clogged drain, camera inspection Leaky pipes Reasonable price, 25 years experience Licensed/ Insured credit card accepted Free estimate James Chen 647-519-9506

S U P E R H A N D YMAN FINISH and rough carpentry, dry walling, painting, Handy Person electricity, plumbing, tiling, kitchens, bathroom, decks. Serving 20 years HANDYMAN. in Bloor West. Call Chris GENERAL repairs. Window screens 416-654-2439 installed, windows Home Renovations washed, plumbing, elecWaste Removal trical, carpentry, eavesBUILDER/ GENERAL troughs. CONTRACTORS Reasonable prices. RESIDENTIAL/ PETER’S Cell: 647-831-5679 or COMMERCIAL. ComDEPENDABLE 647-344-7214 Howie plete Restoration. FinJUNK ished Basements. HOME RENOREMOVAL Painting. Bathrooms. CeVATIONS & From home or ramic Tiles. Flat Roofs. Repairs. From backyard business, Leaking Basements. clean-ups to trash reincluding Brick/ Chimney Repairs. moval, all your home House Additions furniture/ needs and repairs. Call 905-764-6667, appliances, John: 647-467-9976, 416-823-5120 416-906-5601 construction HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper

CEILINGS repaired. Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, HOT TUB (SPA) Covers paint. We fix them all! Best Price, Best Quality. w w w . m r s t u c c o . c a All shapes & Colours 416-242-8863 Available.

Call

waste. Quick & careful!

416-677-3818 Rock Bottom Rates!

Want to get your business noticed?

Appliance Repairs/ Installation Professional Repairs of all brands of: Refrigeration, Stoves, Dishwashers, Washers, Dryers, Air Conditioning, & Heating. Free Estimates. Warranty, Credit cards accepted. Seniors discount. 416-616-0388

S T OP and post your

event, sale, business & much more in the classifieds!

Bricks & Chimneys Repaired and rebuilt Bricks + mortar colour match House-front, pillars, bricks repaired or replaced Chris Jemmett Masonry

Tuckpointing 416-686-8095

ELECTRICAL

Burton Electric Inc. 416 419-1772

✔ Knob and tube replacement ✔ Service upgrades ✔ Aluminum wire reconditioning ✔ Breakers/Panels ✔ FREE ESTIMATES Come visit us at the GTA Home Show February 20th-23rd Master Electrician * License # 7001220 * Insured www.burtonelectric.ca mark.burton@burtonelectric.ca

ALL TECH ELECTRIC Contact: Jason Sa Specializing in removal of Knob & Tube & Electrical upgrades.

ECRA/ESA Lic.#7006706

CROATIAN ELECTRIC

Call 1-800

743-3353

to plan your advertising campaign today!

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

(416) 234-9006

(DAVID) M.J. Yelavich & Sons, Etobicoke, Ontario

24 HOUR SERVICE Metro Licence #: 7000356

www.insidetoronto.com YOUR WEEKLY CROSSWORD

CHIMNEYS

Master Electrician

HARDWOOD FLOOR sanding. Specializing in stain/ refinishing. Call for Free Estimate! Reasonable rates. Paul 416-330-1340 pager.

Call 1-800-743-3353 to plan your advertising campaign today!

HOME IMPROVEMENT Directory

(416) 723-1169

Flooring & Carpeting

1-800-743-3353

PLUMBING BaySprings Plumbing Ltd. SERVICING ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS

SUDOKU (CHALLENGING)

25OFF

WITH THIS AD

EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28, 2014

10% SENIORS DISCOUNT

416-427-0955 Metro Lic. #P20212 - Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

24/7 No Extra Charges for Evenings, Weekends or Holidays

Auburn Plumbing Inc. Metro Lic# P1538

For all your plumbing needs

• New Work • Replacement, Repairs and Renovations - Faucets, Sinks & Toilets • High Pressure Flushing • Camera Inspection and Pipe Locating • Lead & Galvanized Piping • Plugged Drains & Backed-Up Sewers Quality and Service at Our Best

Call for a FREE estimate (416) 738-0274

How to do it: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3 by 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

DIVERSIONS

THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014 |

Engaged? Recently married? ◗ See answers to this week’s

puzzles in next Thursday’s edition

Call 1-800-743-3353 to place your ad

City’s first black electrician, John Riley, dies at age 91 After cooking for his fellow troops during the Second World War, John Riley was supposed to become a cook. Instead, Riley would come home from the war to become an electrician, Toronto’s first black electrician, something that never fazed him. He was the only black student at the three schools he attended – J.R. Wilcox Community School, D.B. Hood Public School and Vaughan Road Academy – and one of the first blacks to enlist in the army. The long-time York-area resident, who worked all over the city and had strong ties to the Bloor West area, died Feb. 4 after a long illness. He was 91. He is survived by four of his children, daughters Bev and Ollie and sons Stephen and Bobby. He is predeceased by son Herbert. “We were the first Negroes in York, really,” said Riley,

John Riley

about three years ago during a ceremony to recognize his role as a community pioneer at Fairbank Middle School. “There were a few other families who moved in around the same time as us, but I was the only black student all the way through school. My father was a blacksmith with the TTC and the only black worker at the time.” At D.B. Hood, Riley was the only one on the football

The Bloor West Villager published a series of articles on my business. Now everyone knows how great we are!

team who was black. “We won the championships in the ‘30s and I was the only coloured kid on the team at the time. I got along with everybody and didn’t pay too much attention to it,” he said. For 57 years, Riley operated an electrical contract company, which his son Stephen said wired the entire neighbourhood where he grew up as well as the former Runnymede Theatre at the corner of Runnymede Road and Bloor Street West. Riley had a large circle of friends, said his son, who followed in his father’s footsteps to become an electrician. “He coached my baseball team when I was little,” he said. Stephen lives by his father’s philosophy: “If you’re going to do a job, do it right.”

Each year we help over 50,000 businesses connect with local consumers. Call 416-493-4400 or email us at salesinfo@insidetoronto.com today to find out more about our amazing Content Marketing Packages.

– Lisa Rainford with files from Fannie Sunshine

YourGolfSeasonStartsHere! P R E S E N T E D

| THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014

community

DO YOU NEED

PLANS FOR

EnTER ouR MARCh BREAk ConTEST

B Y

for your chance to win onE of ThE following awesome prizes:

acuragta.ca

February28toMarch 2 MetroTorontoConventionCentre

Appearances & Demos By:

MICHAEL BREED

Host of Golf Channel’s The Golf Fix

MARCH BREAK?

The Putting Doctor

JOSEPH BERMEL JR. ALL WEEKEND

APPEARING SATURDAY

4 Cineplex admission passes 4 passes to the Toronto Zoo 4 tickets to Disney on ice Let’s Party at the Rogers Centre

Mar. 12 or 13, 2014

4 tickets to Monster Energy AMA Supercross

at the Rogers Centre Mar. 22, 2014

Enter for your chance to win today!

torontogolfshow

torontogolfshow.com

A DIVISION OF

To enter, visit www.insidetoronto.com/contests No purchase necessary. The Contest is open to residents of Toronto, Ontario 18 years of age or older. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Four (4) prizes will be awarded: 4 passes to the Toronto Zoo, 4 Cineplex admission passes, 4 tickets to Disney on Ice Let’s Party & 4 tickets to Monster Energy AMA Supercross. Approximate retail value of all prizes is $476 plus applicable taxes. Entrants must correctly answer, unaided, a mathematical skill-testing question to be declared a winner. Contest closes at 11:59pm on March 2, 2014. To enter and for full contest rules, visit www.insidetoronto.com/contests

THE VILLAGER | Thursday, February 13, 2014 |

DOUBLE THE DATA & GET UP TO 6GB ON SELECT SHARE EVERYTHINGTM PLANS.***

Samsung Galaxy S4™

149

99*

on select 2-year plans

after $100 bill credit** MONTH TO MONTH

699

Samsung Galaxy Note 3™

LTE 5” HD Adapt Display Screen Shot Camera Air View and Smart Gestures

99*

on select 2-year plans

after $100 bill credit** MONTH TO MONTH

69999

SAVE $65000

SAVE $55000

LG G2

Motorola Moto X™

on select 2-year plans

after $50 bill credit** MONTH TO MONTH

599

00*

SAVE $59999

LTE Downloads Up To 150 Mbps Instinctive Rear Button Design 5.2” True HD Display 2.2GHz Quad-Core Processor

5.7” Full HD 1080p Screen 2.3GHz Quad-Core Processor New S-Pen Stylus Features Rogers LTE Downloads upto 150 Mbps

00*

on select 2-year plans

PLUS! $50 bill credit**

Touchless Controls Active Display Quick Capture Camera LTE

MONTH TO MONTH

44999

SAVE $49999

Bundle all your services and Save! Enjoy your Favourite Channels! with

ROGERS™ digital cable tv

THE BEST TV! Personalize your TV watching experience with Rogers Digital Cable and enjoy FREE HD channels with the best programming around

ROGERS™ hi-speed internet

ROGERS™ home phone

Connect Rogers Hi-Speed Internet in your house or anywhere at anytime.

Connect Rogers Home Phone and choose the plan which best suits your needs. Get it Today!

604 Bloor Street W. Toronto, Ont. M6G 1K4 Tel # 416-533-1656 Head Office:

22 Dixon Road

Dixon east of Royal York Tel # 416-246-1656

12612 Hwy 50, Unit 15 Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1T6 Tel # 905-857-1204 935 The Queensway Etobicoke, Ont. M8Z 1S4 Tel # 416-253-6679

4520 Ebenezer Rd. #6 Brampton, Ont. L6P 2R2 Tel # 905-794-3656

5095 Sheppard Ave. E. Scarborough, Ont, M1S 4N8 Tel # 416-646-2146

604 Bloor Street W. Toronto, Ont. M6G 1K4 Tel # 416-533-1656 6620 Finch West Unit 4 Toronto, Ont. M9V 5H7 Tel # 416-740-4911

Sheridan Mall Unit 72 1700 Wilson, North York Tel # 416-235-1656 76 Arlington Dr. Unit 11 Keswick, Ontario, L4P 4H6 Tel # 905-535-2511

Offer is available at Global Wireless Solutions locations only. *Offer available with new activation on any 2-yr talk, text and internet plan having min. $85 monthly service fee. **Bill credit will be applied against customers’ second monthly invoice. Offer expires February 27/14. ***Offer ends February 27/14 and is subject to change without notice. Available to new and existing customer with new activation/upgrade on 1GB Share Everything plan with monthly or 2 yr term. Device Savings Recovery Fee and/or Service Deactivation Fee (as applicable) apply in accordance with your service agreement. FLEXtab balance corresponds to he sum of the Device Savings Recovery Fee and the Additional Device Savings Recovery Fee. Where applicable, additional airtime, data, long distance, roaming, options and taxes are extra and billed monthly. TMRogers and related names & logos are trademarks used under license from Rogers Communications Inc. or an affiliate. ©2014