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Toronto’s Union Station could become a “unique destination” with improved spaces for retail, dining and cultural experiences as soon as 2018 if Toronto council agrees to open its lease with Osmington Inc., the station’s main lessee. Osmington proposed the change to the city’s Government Management Committee on Monday. It would see Osmington put an additional $37 million into enhancing the public spaces. The city would, on paper, be responsible for 40 per cent of those costs, but the proposed lease would see Osmington front the entire amount and recover the city’s share by withholding leasing fees on the new spaces. That would still leave the city with slightly more revenues than it would receive without the enhancements. And city real estate officials agreed that doing so would turn the site into a destination as well as a transit hub. “This was seen as a transportation hub, slash, mall,” said Toronto Real Estate Director Joe Casali. “Now it’s seen as a destination that could fuel the downtown.” Toronto council will debate the issue at its meeting on Feb. 4.
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With winter cycling on the rise, it’s no secret a major concern is dealing with the elements, but maybe not as you’d think. “What people complain about winter riding isn’t that it’s too cold, but that it’s too hot,” said avid winter cyclist Jared Kolb. “People have a tendency to get overheated.” In his role as executive director of Cycle Toronto, Kolb has helped push for more bike infrastructure and increased education and training for riders. This year, Cycle Toronto organized several winter cycling workshops at public library branches. Of late, Kolb has noticed an increase in the amount of cold-weather riders queued up at traffic lights. “We’re seeing quite a remarkable change happening,” he said. If you’re thinking about pedalling in the winter, beyond dressing in layers to stay cool and ventilated, there are some things you should know, and Kolb agreed to share some tips on how best to ride safely in winter. Here’s some of his advice.
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Where the cold is most likely to hit while pedalling is exposed fingers. Having frozen fingers impedes one’s reaction time, which is particularly dangerous on busy city roads jammed with traffic. Kolb suggested investing in a pair of warm gloves, winter boots and a skull cap, which can snugly fit under a bike helmet.
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Black ice has long been a bane of all types of road users. For cyclists it can be particularly dangerous, but Kolb recommends treating such potentially hazardous conditions like black ice and gravel by maintaining a straight direction without swerving. “So long as you ride safely in a straight line you’re good to ride right through winter,” he said.
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There’s a “great debate” taking place among cyclists on what tires to use in the winter. As Kolb sees it, both fat and skinny tires have their benefits as well as their drawbacks. Fat tires provide better traction, but the skinny versions allow for greater ease when cutting through a pile of snow. Kolb’s winter bike, an “old clunker with a pretty low centre of gravity”, works better with the thicker tires he says, but it’s purely based on preference.
GET OUT OF THE BIKE LANE
In the past, the city routinely neglected to clear snow from bike lanes on a timely basis. But that’s changing thanks to prodding by Cycle Toronto and other groups. Last year, Toronto City Council approved $650,000 for an annual snow clearing program dedicated to hightraffic bike lanes that have an average ridership of 2,000 cyclists per day. Priority routes include Harbord, College, Shaw,
of Toronto cyclists go on to ride in the winter – a far cry from Copenhagen, Denmark, where 70 per cent continue riding no matter the weather conditions.
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Jared Kolb, executive director of Cycle Toronto, wears a skull cap, lobster claw gloves and many layers when the temperature starts to drop.
Sherbour ne, Wellesley, Richmond and Adelaide. If a bike lane isn’t cleared, Kolb suggested using smaller arterial roads as an alternate route, especially if they’re already plowed and salted. He is “cautiously optimistic” more attention paid to clearing bike lanes will result in a marked uptick in winter cycling. According to recent city statistics, only 10 per cent
CLEAN YOUR BIKE REGULARLY
More than in other seasons, your ride will accumulate grit and salt, which can corrode chains and the finer parts of your bike. Kolb recommended a thorough cleaning at least once every two weeks.
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While some cyclists will ride in any kind of weather, Kolb recommended most people err on the side of caution. He suggested people take alternate modes of transportation in severe winter storms. Toronto’s winters are usually only harsh for about a month, so there’s plenty of opportunity all season long to enjoy a nice, crisp ride, Kolb said.
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Good day for a dip ICE COLD: Left participants dash into Lake Ontario during the 2016 Polar Bear Dip at Sunnyside Pavilion Park New Year’s Day. The event was held as a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser. Since its inception in 2005, the Toronto Polar Bear Club has raised almost $300,000 for Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area. Back then, the dip attracted 25 participants and raised $6,000. Now, hundreds take park annually, and this year, by Dec. 31, the organization raised about $40,000. Top right, Emily Gallagher, left, and Melanie Silva capture the moment on camera, and below participants run back to the beach.
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oronto might be a city on the move, but a casual observer might wonder whether that movement would be outpaced by a glacier. When we build something – whether a subway, a highway or a waterfront – we are not inclined much to hurry. Of all the slow-burn builds, few are slower than the revitalization of Union Station. The grand old station officially opened in 1927 and was built during the First World War. It was then and remains a vital transportation hub for the largest city in Canada. It was in 2000 – 16 years ago – that Toronto purchased the station and looked for a private-sector partner to redevelop and renovate the station. Nearly a decade ago, Toronto and the federal and provincial governments launched a $640-million plan to expand, repair and revitalize the station. It went over budget, and now our view is going to cost in the neighbourhood of $800 million. It was supposed to be finished New deal in 2015. brings life to Now, it is expected to be done in 2017. To say the project’s progUnion Station ress has been painful is an understatement. It was hopeful news, then, when at the Jan. 4 Government Management Committee, councillors considered altering the lease with Osmington, the company that manages the leases in the public space of Union Station. The lease will see Osmington put another $37 million into the project to enhance the leasable public space, to turn the station into more of a destination. The deal seems like a good one: Toronto will pay for its portion of the redevelopment by forgoing the incremental revenue it would receive from the new spaces. In the end, the city projects it will still get more revenue than if the spaces were maintained as-is. The only money that the city would put up front is $500,000 for lawyers, to make sure the deal is, and stays, as good as it seems. We sincerely hope that it is. While it’s difficult to fault the city for the escalating costs of a project that is at once essential and a profound engineering challenge, it would be nice to cap this very tough job with a flourish to make it all look easy.
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Budget chief Crawford not interested in tax increases It didn’t take long for the fundamental direction of Toronto’s budget to emerge this week. The Jan. 5 meeting of the budget committee had broken for lunch, after its first foray into the $11-billion worth of unfinished business that is the 2016 operating and capital budget. The budget, as has been noted, is unfinished by design. City finance staff made it clear in late 2015 that it is unable on its own to square maintaining existing services and adding the services that council approved last year, and also keeping the property tax increase below the rate of inflation. Staff, in fact, couldn’t even figure out how to balance the budget without the $67-million worth of enhancements approved by council and its agencies. The budget will require $23 million of, well, something to balance it without adding a lick of service.
david nickle the city Council has to figure its own way out of this. There are not really very many routes. Council could raise property taxes higher than inflation, or find some similar way to bring in extra cash. Or it could dig into other parts of the budget, either cutting services or trimming staff and resources, expecting more out of what remains. Or, it could simply refuse to fund some or all of the enhancements it supported through 2015. At least as far as the budget committee goes, it looks as though this last option is the one that we’re going to be looking at. Budget chair Gary Crawford spoke with reporters after a morning going over those options with staff, and immediately after council progressives
Joe Mihevc and Joe Cressey had made their pitches for versions of the first option. And he made it clear over the next month of budget hearings, he’s not going to have much time for tax increases and revenue tools. It’s going to all be about setting priorities, among those $67-million in enhancements, or as Crawford referred to them in scrums, the “wish list.” We’ll see how all that goes. I don’t recall any of the motions and reports approved at council last year including the term “wish list.” Council debated the poverty reduction strategy last year, for instance, and approved it in principle then sent it along to be funded. When council partially funded service enhancements at the Toronto Transit Commission in 2015, it didn’t represent the full roll-out of those increases as a “wish” for 2016. To be fair, it is always the
case that a government has to balance its aspirations with its means, and nothing is guaranteed. But council and Mayor John Tory ought to have considered affordability in the long term when they approved and promoted those things, during what may well be remembered as the feel-good honeymoon year after the 2014 election. That was the year when council supported a hugely expensive rebuild of the Gardiner Expressway, and when it approved paying premiums to have city road work finished early, and when it put its stamp of approval on all sorts of enhancements. This year is shaping up to be a little more sobering. To paraphrase Mick Jagger: you can’t always get what you thought you voted for.
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Story Planet, 1165 Bloor St. W., is adding the Lift Off after-school program every Wednesday, beginning Jan. 13. The program runs after school until 5:30 p.m. and is available for participants in grades 2 to 6. The main aim of the program is to provide children with a regular creative space while also offering them homework and mentorship support. To register for Wednesday’s session, contact liz@storyplanet.ca Note that registration is determined by a needs-based lottery system. Visit facebook/storyplanetTO for further details. future of Historical Society wsteer
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Bloor West Village resident Serge Jusyp, a retired trial lawyer, has discovered a second career as an author. Jusyp’s debut novel, the sciencefiction-action-adventure OTMA 82 – The First Day, is experiencing a resurgence of sorts, thanks in part to Goodreads.com, a site for readers and book recommendations. One review Jusyp is particularly impressed with says, ‘... likely going to read it a thousand more times.’ OTMA 82, Jusyp explained, is about the first day of life after death. “I’m asking the reader to assume there’s life after death,” he said. “The narrator, George, is a retired Toronto
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QUEEN/SPADINA Free Standing Building, Multi-Use Zoning Commercial, Retail & Residential 7,000 Sq Ft of Finished Space, Rear Addition, 3 Separate Entrances, Cold Storage Vault (Previous Fur Store) Roof Top Terrace, 3 Car Parking, Fantastic Opportunity & Location! $2,800,000!
Luxury Custom-Built Home Located On Quiet Cul-De-Sac! Stunning 4 Bed, 5 Bath Open Concept Layout W/ Features That Include High Ceilings Throughout, Superior Finishes, Amazing Gourmet Kitchen W/Viking Appliances, Natural Stone Flooring, Large Master Bedroom W/ Spa-Like Ensuite, Finished Basement W/ Heated Flooring & Walkout, And Much More. No Expense Spared! Only $2,188,000!
HIGH PARK DETACHED
Gorgeous Original Wood, Filled With Character + Charm, 4+1 Bdrms, Large Living Room, Hardwood Floor, Highwood Baseboards +Trim, Solid Doors, Formal Dining Room, Separate Side Entrance, Spacious Backyard, Rare Private Drive, Garage, Amazing Value + Location, High Demand Neighbourhood! SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 112% OF ASKING!
PRIME NORTH YORK LOCATION
Gorgeous Stunning Renovated 4+1 Backsplit, Modern Kitchen, S/S Appliances, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Crown Mouldings, Open Concept Living Room, Huge Family Room, Separate Side Entrance to Finished Basement Ideal for Entertaining or In-Law Suite, Thousands Spent, Beautiful Professionally Landscaped Garden, Double Garage!
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Waterfront Location, Totally Redesigned & Professionally Renovated 3 Bedroom, 3,200 Sq. Ft. Suite with Lavish Finishes, Over 350K Spent, No Expense Spared, Top of the Line Appliances, Crown Mouldings, Custom Cabinetry, Gourmet Kitchen, Divine Bathrooms... the list goes on. A Spectacular Lifestyle awaits you. Call for a Confidential Viewing Today! SOLD FOR TOP DOLLAR!
Absolutely Gorgeous Totally Renovated 4+1 Bedroom. Fabulous Open Concept Layout, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Huge Custom Kitchen With Quartz Counter, Centre Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, and Walkout To Deck. Master Bdrm With Full Ensuite & Walk-In Closet, Separate Side Entrance To Finished Basement In-Law Suite. Double Garage, Professionally Landscaped Lot, Large Veranda In Fantastic Location For Only $999,900!!
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Power of Sale, Approx. 3,000 Sq Ft Plus Finished Bsmt, 4+1 Bedroom 2 Storey, Spacious Principle Rooms, Main Flr Family Room, Premium Lot, Inground Pool, Demand Neighbourhood, Amazing Value! SOLD FOR TOP DOLLAR!
JUNCTION DUPLEX!!
Amazing Detached 2 Storey Located In The Junction Triangle!! Very Well Maintained 3+1 Bedroom, Great Curb Appeal, Perfect Turnkey Investment Property, Can Easily Be Converted Back To A Large Single Family Home. Many Recent Updates. 2-Car Garage With B/I Storage. Finished Basement W/ Separate Entrance. Private Backyard! Incredible Opportunity – Won’t Last!! SOLD FOR TOP DOLLAR!
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CABBAGETOWN LANDMARK
Totally Renovated Detached Toronto Home. Bright & Sunlit Architectural Masterpiece will Amaze You! 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Tempered Glass, 3 Balconies, Granite Floor, Custom Kitchen with B/I Appliances, Spacious & Open Concept with Approx. 1,000 Sq. Ft. of Living Space!, Sauna, Finished Basement, Beautiful Deck + Garden, One of a Kind! Simply Must be Seen! Only $699,900!
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Situated on 50 Ft Lot in High Demand Location, Detached 3+1 Bdrm Bungalow, Live in & Enjoy or Amazing Investment Potential for Renovator, Contractor or Developer. New 2 Storey Recently Sold for $1,490,000 in Area. Finished Basement, Interlock Driveway, Simply Must be Seen! Super Value! $699,900!
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Solid 3 Bdrm Home on a Large Premium Lot with Approx. 50 Foot Frontage, Home in Original Condition, Huge Potential to Renovate/Rebuild, Great for Renovators/Contractors or Developers, Rare Lot in Prime Norseman Area! Super Value! SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 117% OF ASKING!
QUIET COURT LOCATION Detached 4+1 Bedroom 2 Storey, Renovated Kitchen, Huge Family Rm, Fireplace, Open Concept Living & Dining Rm, Gleaming Hardwood Floor, Finished Basement Ideal for Entertaining, Double Garage, Walkout to Fenced Backyard, 2 Tier Deck, Fabulous Family Neighbourhood! $675,000!
CENTRAL ETOBICOKE OPPORTUNITY!!
Detached Bungalow on Large 40x133ft fully fenced lot. Needs some TLC, Huge Potential for Renovators, Contractors or Investors. Updated Windows& Doors, Furnace & A/C, Electrical Panel. Huge Basement, 6 Car Parking, Super Value. SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 113% OF ASKING!
RIVER OAKS OAKVILLE
Fabulous Opportunity, Detached 3 Bedroom 2 Storey, Quality Built, Large Foyer, Oak Staircase, Large Kitchen, Ceramic Floor, Open Concept Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Walkout to Huge Deck, Large Yard, Master Bedroom, Walk In Closet, 4 Pce Ensuite, Garage, Private Drive, High Demand Neighbourhood! SOLD FAST FOR 100% OF ASKING!
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Spacious open concept suite with 10ft ceilings, modern kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Elegant Laminate Floors, Floor to ceiling Windows, Walkout to Gorgeous 370sqft Terrace with Views of Lake and Park. Fabulous Amenities and Steps to Transit, Must Be Seen Only $549,900!!
GEORGETOWN OPPORTUNITY!!
VELLORE VILLAGE 4+1 BDRM!!
Gorgeous 2-Storey Semi Detached With Walkout Bsmt Linked Only By Garage! Open Concept Living+Dining Rms, Spacious Eat-In Kitchen, Master Bedrm W/Full Ensuite & W/I Closet, Finished Basement With Spacious Rec Rm, Office, Kitchen & Bedrm, potential in-law suite. Landscaped Lot, Deck, Private Drive, Fabulous Neighbourhood, Steps To All Amenities! Incredible Value. SOLD FAST FOR 113% OF ASKING!
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Immaculately Maintained, 3+1 Bedrooms, Open Concept Living Rm, Formal Dining, Updated Family Size Kitchen, Separate Side Entrance to Finished Bsmt Ideal for In-Law Suite, Huge Rec Room, 2nd Kitchen Situated on Spacious Lot, Garage, Private Drive. SOLD FAST FOR 104% OF ASKING!
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Detached 3+1 Bedroom 2 Storey, Simply Fantastic Lot Professionally Landscaped Pattern Concrete Patio, Walkway & Driveway, Professionally Landscaped Garden, Custom Large Shed, Open Concept Living Room, Hardwood Floor, Family Size Kitchen, Walkout to Patio, Professionally Finished Bsmt, Close to Amenities! Only $549,900!
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BRAMPTON RANCH BUNGALOW
Stunning Home with Double Car Garage on a Large Lot Backing onto Park Near Bramalea City Centre, Renovated Top to Bottom including Brand New Kitchen and Main Bath, Professionally Finished Bsmt, New 24 x 12 Deck, Fabulous 32 x 16 Salt Water Heated Pool, Updated Roof/Windows/Furnace, Parks 8 Cars, Stunning Curb Appeal! Close to 410/Transit! SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 108% OF ASKING!
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Wonderful Family Neighborhood! Directly Across From Park. Detached 3 Bdrm Fernbrook Home On 54 x 120 Lot. Open Concept Living/Dining Room With Dark Laminate Flrs. Updated Kitchen with Walkout To Fully Fenced Backyard. Private Double Drive, Walking Distance To Schools/Shopping, Amazing Opportunity To Own! Must Be Seen! Only $485,900!!
Fabulous Freehold 3 Bedroom in Credit Valley Neighbourhood, Large Foyer, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Granite Countertop, Stainless Steel Appliances in Family Size Kitchen, Walkout to Spacious Yard, 4 Bathrooms, Finished Basement, Simply Must be Seen! SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 100% OF ASKING!
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AMAzING VALUE IN WESTON!! Bright And Charming 2-Storey Stacked Townhouse!! Very Well Maintained 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Perfect For First Time Buyers And Investors. Many Recent Updates. Includes Parking And Locker. Close To Transit. Shows Amazing And Priced To Sell, Only $249,900!
ISLINGTON/ QUEENSWAY Prime Etobicoke Location, Quiet Executive Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Huge Living/Family Room, Formal Dining, Needs TLC, Amazing Value + Opportunity! SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 103% OF ASKING!
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Rarely Available in Demand Complex Near Etobicoke Creek, Renovated Modern Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Spacious Open Concept Living Room, Walk Out to Large Deck Overlooking Tranquil Greenspace, Professionally Finished Basement, Wet Bar & Rec Room Ideal for Entertaining, Master Bedroom Retreat, High Demand Location! Only $479,900!
MISSISSAUGA BUNGALOW!!
Spacious & Well Maintained 3+1 Bedroom SemiDetached Raised Bungalow!! Perfect For First Time Home Buyers And Large Families. Plenty Of Living Space, Separate Entrance To Finished Basement In-Law Suite, Large Backyard And Ample Parking. Close To Schools, Shopping & Transit. SOLD FAST FOR 113% OF ASKING
Brand New Luxurious Waterfront Resort Style Living, Fabulous 1+1 Bedroom Suite Loaded with Upgrades, Hardwood Floor, Built-in Appliances, Mirror Closet, Granite + Quartz Countertops, Large Balcony, Clear Gorgeous Views of Lake + Toronto Skyline, Amazing Value & Opportunity, Must Be Seen! Only $369,900!
$119,900 - 3 BEDROOM CONDO!!
Large Corner Suite Complete With 2 Bathrooms & 2 Parking Spots! Located On A Quiet Street Surrounded By Green Space, Many Upgrades Including Renovated Kitchen, Renovated Main Bath And 3 Piece Master Ensuite. In-Suite Laundry/ Storage, Spacious Master Bedroom, Living & Dining Rooms. Priced To Sell -- Must Be Seen!!
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2015 Year BY NumBers List
Hours after the start of the New Year when I received an offer on a listing. 6: Hard working staff on Team Gludish! Myself, David, Lee-Anne, Gita and our two co-op students! 3rd: Birthday when my Granddaughter received her first electric red Mercedes convertible! 1: Baby orphaned elephant “Rapa” sponsored at Christmas for my Granddaughter through The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. 120: Hours spent emptying out my garage just enough to park a car inside on snowy days. 3,775: KMS travelled to Costa Rica for the annual Chairman’s Club Retreat. 1: Burned out Blackberry in Costa Rica. 23: Minutes spent on the phone to arrange for a replacement to be shipped. 3,775: KMS travelled to Costa Rica by my new Blackberry in 48 hours. 12: Trips to Brampton; 9: To Hamilton; 10: To Burlington; 11: To Vaughan; 6: Very long drives to Tiny Township. Many: Neighbourhoods we cover for my diverse clients. 2: New fabulous and helpful co-op students. 6: Years of missing my dear Mum, each and every day. 57: Sighs of relief by Lee-Anne when I added Gita as a part-time admin assistant to the Team. 24: Scratches on my new hardwood floors due to Wilson the famous (and still quite active) Beagle. 2: More dogs! Winny the Wonder Dog has been joined by Ginger who loves naps, apples and belly rubs. 60: Dollars spent on a parking ticket I received when “just running in” to buy a $6 salad. 66: Net cost of a great salad; 1: Tough lesson (re)learned about Bloor West Village. 17: Smiles across faces at the St. John The Compassionate Mission donor dinner which I am proud to support. 18: Times someone commented to me this year about how much they enjoy this list! Countless: Times our fantastic brokerage front desk team has helped us throughout the year! 56: Charities I am proud to assist all year long…. and still counting! 4: Suggestions that I be put in a dark closet with food and water in order to slow me down! 23: Number of days in July that Lee-Anne spent in Greece in the middle of their financial crisis and referendum. 9: People who expressed how much they love the watercolour of my sponsored elephant named “Kihari”. 5: Times per week that David refers to a Seinfeld episode. 9: Hours for the quickest listing sale this year. 0: Number of clients that aren’t offered my full attention. 29: Number of years I have been selling great West Toronto Real Estate. $155,000: Value of my smallest sale of the year.
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Percentage increase of home prices in the GTA over last year. Of continued laughs and smiles we exchange throughout the year! Number of buyers I helped this year find their first ever home! Clients moving up to their dream home! Clients downsizing and needing some TLC. Days dealing with re-landscaping my backyard. Calls received due to my MarketWatch newsletter. Property appraisals provided through advertising alone. Trips made to Ithaca, NY to see my beloved Granddaughter. Of my “SOLD” cards mailed in the GTA this year! Fruit and gift baskets sent out this year. Proud moments when learning of my Daughter’s great achievements as a pediatric nurse. 4: Times I have been rear-ended; 2: Times sideswiped; 1: Side mirror knocked off. 99: Percent of Comparative Market Analysis presentations that are converted to Listings. 378: Homes and Condos shown by David . 42: Weekends spent hosting Public Open Houses for my clients. 31: Consecutive years my Son has spent in school…and still going! 33: Hours of continuing education courses taken by my Team this year. 27: Times Lee-Anne said she should really get some reading glasses for herself. 7: Times per month Gita uses the expression “close the loop”. 5: New clients I first met in line at a coffee shop. 9: Consecutive years receiving the Royal LePage National Chairman’s Club Award (Top 1% in Canada). 4: Times per day we adjust the temperature in our office as some team members feel too chilly while the others too hot. 1: Exotic Imported Tibetan cushion destroyed by Wilson, my wonderfully mischievous Beagle. 367: Yellow file folders organized by our co-op students. 56: Promotional Starbucks and Wendys cards we sent to happy Etobicoke residents! 1: Sickly raccoon blocking the brokerage front door for 3 hours; 200+: Agents not able to come in; Countless: Hearts broken when Animal Services took him away. 1,074: Christmas cards signed and mailed out for the holidays. 43: Bags of leftover Halloween chips eaten by my team; 12: Total pounds gained between then and New Years. 6: Days I had a horrible cold at the start of Winter; 6: Days spent working from home. Countless: Cherished clients who I am fortunate to also consider my friends. 0: Number of days per year that I am too busy for your phone calls, emails or referrals. 1: Clients are my #1 priority; 365 days per year! 2015: Was another Unbelievable Year! A Heartfelt Thank You to All! 2016: Best Wishes for this New Year!
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5th Annual Toronto Tango Marathon WHEN: 9 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Lithuanian Hall, 1573 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Elizabeth Sadowska, 416-240-0808, http:// www.torontotangomarathon.com/index. php, info@torontotangomarathon.com COST: $100 Elizabeth Sadowska and Rhythm & Motion Dance Studio present the 5th Annual Toronto Tango Marathon. Three days and nights of tango. Junction Seniors Gathering WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Pascal’s Baguette & Bagels, 2904 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Eleanor Batchelder, 647-235-0843, http://www.junctionra.ca/junction-seniors/, eob62@yahoo.com COST: Free We meet twice a week at a local coffee shop for conversation, as a social network of neighbours. Also on Tuesdays at Agora Cafe, 3015 Dundas St. W., 10 to 11 a.m.
◗ Saturday, Jan. 9
Saturday Morning Knitting WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416393-7692 COST: Free Meet with others to chat as you knit. Bring your own supplies. Limited instruction.
◗ Sunday, Jan. 10
Winter Tree ID Workshop WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: Julie, 416-392-1748, naturecentre@ highpark.org COST: Free Build skills, knowledge and learn how to identify the trees of Ontario while they sleep. This course will begin indoors with a discussion of what to look for: bark, twigs, buds and tree shape. You will then go on a guided hike on the lesser known trails of High Park. This course is recommended for the beginner-to-intermediate tree observer. Dress in layers for indoors and outdoors.
◗ Monday, Jan. 11
Yoga With Mat for Seniors WHEN: 9 to 10 a.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: Swansea Area Seniors Association, 416392-1943, swanseaareaseniors@gmail.com COST: $40 for four weeks Enjoy instructor-led, one-hour sessions that are good for flexibility, balance and strength. No yoga experience necessary.
◗ Wednesday, Jan. 13
Fundance for Seniors WHEN: 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: Swansea Area Seniors Association, 416392-1953, swanseaareaseniors@gmail.com COST: $48 for 13 weeks Learn the rhumba, salsa, waltz, samba, foxtrot and meringue. No partner needed.
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featured event ◗ Friday, Jan. 15
Swansea Book Club WHEN: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: 416- 393-7638, swstaff@ torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free The theme of Swansea Memorial Library’s book club this winter is ‘Paris’. Read three wonderful books and discuss them with a group of bibliophiles like yourself. The book ‘Suite Francaise’ by Irene Nemirovsky will be discussed. Call, email or drop in to register. All the books will be provided to you when you register. ety Monthly Meeting WHEN: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416-393-7692 COST: Free Business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Speaker at 8:15 p.m. If you are interested in local history drop in.
◗ Saturday, Jan. 16
Inorganic Market - Electronic Waste Collection WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416-393-7692 COST: Free Annette Street Public Library and irecyclecomputers.com host an Inorganic Market for electronic waste. Bring your TVs, computers and printers. Play Reading Group WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416393-7692 COST: Free Like reading aloud? Enjoy theatre? Join this free Community PlayReading Group. This group will read plays together third Saturday of the month. Everyone is welcome.
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709 Army Cadets registration WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: St Thomas Aquinas School, 636 Glenholme Ave. CONTACT: 647-966-7447, http:// www.709cadets.ca COST: Free If you are between the ages of 12 to 15 and looking for fun, adventure, new challenges and making new friends then the 709 Toronto Signals Royal Canadian Army Cadets corps is for you.
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Join the discussion about Toronto’s 2016 Budget The preliminary 2016 tax supported budgets are being considered by the Budget Committee for recommendation to the Executive Committee and City Council. Review the preliminary 2016 Budget at: toronto.ca/council or toronto.ca/budget2016. User Fee Town Hall Meeting City Hall, Committee Room 2, January 11, 6 p.m.
Information session on the user fee policy and any proposed fee increases above inflation. No deputations. To participate in the 2016 Budget discussion: 1. Make a public presentation at one of the Budget Subcommittee meetings on January 12, 13 or 14, 2016. Register by email to buc@toronto.ca or call 416-392-4666 before 12 p.m. on Monday January 11. Indicate your choice of location, date and session number. Individuals may make only one presentation at any one of the sessions. City Hall Committee Room 1 100 Queen St. West January 12 Session 1: 9:30 a.m. Session 2: 6 p.m.
Etobicoke Civic Centre Council Chamber 399 The West Mall January 12 Session 1: 3 p.m. Session 2: 6 p.m.
Scarborough Civic Centre Council Chamber 150 Borough Drive January 13 Session 1: 3 p.m. Session 2: 6 p.m.
North York Civic Centre Council Chamber 5100 Yonge Street January 13 Session 1: 3 p.m. Session 2: 6 p.m.
East York Civic Centre Council Chamber 850 Coxwell Ave. January 14 Session 1: 3 p.m. Session 2: 6 p.m.
York Civic Centre Council Chamber 2700 Eglinton Avenue West January 14 Session 1: 3 p.m. Session 2: 6 p.m.
2. Send your written comments to the Budget Committee. Email: buc@toronto.ca. Fax: 416-392-1879, or Mail:Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W., 10 West,Toronto, ON M5H 2N2. Send to - Attention: Budget Committee 3. Send a letter or email to your local City Councillor. For contact information, please call 311,TTY: 416-338-0TTY (0889), email 311@toronto.ca or visit toronto.ca. Notice: If you write or make a presentation to the Budget Committee, the City will collect and use your personal information in accordance with applicable laws. We also videotape meetings and make recordings publicly available on request. More information about the collection and use of your personal information is available at: http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/privacy.htm.
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Project Update Davenport Diamond Grade Separation Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario, is working to transform the way the region moves. As part of plans to use GO rail corridors as the backbone of an electrified rapid transit network that connects communities and people through a reliable, frequent rail and light rail service, we are looking at ways to remove the Davenport Diamond rail-to-rail crossing to increase reliability and safety. Project Update As a unique piece of rail infrastructure, options to remove the crossing have been reviewed and the public meeting focused on the feasibility or technical study outlining the community impacts of the options. This meeting builds on the feasibility report and provides an opportunity to view and provide feedback on the design work that has been completed to support Metrolinx’s commitment to design excellence and community building. Come and Learn More In preparation for the commencement of the Transit Project Assessment Process in January 2016, this meeting will include a presentation on preliminary design work on options to remove the crossing and provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions in advance of the start of the formal 30-day public consultation period. Date: Monday, January 18, 2016 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Location: Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre* 1900 Davenport Road Toronto, Ontario * This location is accessible. Stay Connected All comments and feedback received will be documented and will help inform the Transit Project Assessment Process and the report that will be submitted to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change. Stay up-to-date on the project by connecting with Metrolinx by: • Visiting metrolinx.com/RERDavenport • Contacting us at RERDavenport@metrolinx.com and signing up for the electronic
project newsletter For more information or to be added to the mailing list, please contact: Davenport Diamond Grade Separation c/o Georgina Collymore Senior Advisor – Environmental Assessment Communications & Community Relations Tel: 416-202-4921 E-mail: RERDavenport@metrolinx.com Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez composer le 416 869-3200 or le 1 888 GET ON GO (438-6646). Metrolinx is working to provide residents and businesses in the GTHA with a transportation system that is modern, efficient and integrated. Find out more about Metrolinx's Regional Transportation Plan for the GTHA as well as GO Transit, PRESTO, and Union Pearson Express, divisions of Metrolinx, at www.metrolinx.com.
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The Stathakos family is filmed while eating pizzas inside Pizzeria Defina, during a filming of ‘You Gotta Eat Here Canada’ on Tuesday.
Open since 2011, restaurant specializes in Neapolitan pies >>>from page 12 pizza has been featured on several best-of lists and has garnered quite the following among locals and those farther afield. Pizzeria Defina owner Roksolana Curkowskyj said she was shocked when she received the call about appearing on the show. “I was totally surprised, excited and thrilled,” Curkowskyj said Tuesday, Jan. 5 during the second day of filming at the Roncesvalles Avenue restaurant. “I was thrilled for the whole team. They’re such a wonderful team. It’s a great boost to be recognized.” The restaurant invited all its regulars, those who have frequented the joint so much that they’ve become like family, to appear on You Gotta Eat Here!, Curkowskyj said. “We invited them to share their thoughts on our pizza that they’ve come to love,” she said. “We want to say a big thank you to our community, the neighbourhood, and the staff who provide great service and food.” The Pizzeria Defina episode is the first to be filmed after the holidays. Part of the show’s fifth season, the episode will air in two parts, in the spring and then fall. Since its inception, You Gotta Eat Here! has featured almost 80 restaurants and eateries across North America. This year, it’s heading to Europe. There is an extensive interview process with the chefs at each establishment. Not only do those highlighted have “great” food, but they must also have inventive takes on classic dishes, Nixey said. “They’ve got to have a lot of heart,” she added. Show host John Catucci and the film crew are on the road filming three weeks at a time.
“It takes a whole day of filming in the kitchen for seven minutes of footage, Nixey explained. Catucci is not a chef and that’s exactly what appealed to the show’s creators. “John comes from a comedy background – he’s a funny guy who loves food,” Nixey said. The actor-singer-comedian had known the show’s producers from other projects they’d collaborated on. “They were looking for a host that wasn’t a chef, who had no kitchen experience, but who is excited about food,” Catucci said. Ca t u c c i , w h o g re w u p i n Etobicoke and now calls Little Italy home, said he had heard of Pizzeria Defina, but had never eaten there. “They’ve got classic Neapolitan stuff and very cool takes on international cuisine,” he said. Meeting people is especially rewarding for the TV host, who recalled visiting the town of Churchill in northern Manitoba, where he was able to get up close to a polar bear. One of the show’s most challenging aspects is not over eating, Catucci said. “In the first season, I was eating way too much – the plaid was getting very tight,” he said, referring to his trademark plaid shirts. “The director would say ‘Put the fork down’ after each take.” It doesn’t help that pizza is Catucci’s weakness. “I had to hire a personal trainer to kick my (butt). He’s fantastic,” he said. To find out more, visit www. foodnetwork.ca/shows/you-gottaeat-here and http://pizzeriadefina. com
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Saturday, January 9, 2016 2 – 3:30 pm Alber t Campbell Square 150 Borough Dr. Family-friendly DJ Hot beverages
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STAIRLIFT BLOW-OUT SPECIAL
Special offer of pre-owned and demo stairlifts.
Starting from:
1,395
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Travel & Vacations
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Friday & Saturday January 8th & 9th - 10am-2pm
Childhood home of longtime film critic and current film producer. Furniture (some mid century), china, crystal, books, costume jewellery, clothing/accessories, ping pong table, tools, collectibles, much more.
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Appliance Repairs/ Installation
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Legal Services
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CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace of mind? Free consultation: 1-800-347-2540
Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking
$100-$10,000
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Home Renovations
Home Renovations
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Mortgages/Loans
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Flooring & Carpeting
Flooring & Carpeting
HARDWOOD FLOOR sanding. Specializing in stain/ refinishing. Call for Free Estimate! Reasonable rates. Paul 416-330-1340 pager.
Articles Wanted
Articles Wanted
ANTIQUES
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Coins, Jewelry, Amber, Ivory, Military, Watches, Toys, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Cups & Saucers, Silver, Gold, Records, Old Postcards/Photos, Guitars, Old Pens, Lighters & Old Advertising etc.
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DO YOU FIND GOLF BALLS OR COLLECT THEM? We would like to purchase all of your golf balls. We will purchase all types of qty. No min. qty. No max. We pay between $0.10 to $0.25 per golf ball Don’t worry, keep collecting, as we buy all year long even after the season is over! Contact Peter direct 416-889-9365 or 905-542-0825
Waste Removal
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CLEARANCE
SALE!
Voyageur Small Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture 2x60w
Happy New Year! We are clearing out last year’s inventory at Living Lighting Etobicoke-Kingsway! Hurry in to SAVE UP TO 70% on in-stock chandeliers, fixtures and more!
SALE
99
$
179
70%
259
$
REG:: $309 SAvE::
40% 5 Light Richmond Chandelier Available in Pewter and Oil rubbed Bronze SALE
149
$
REG: $299 SAvE:
50%
Danbury 8 Light Chandelier
499
$
Broadview Transitional Mini Pendant Light by Steven and Chris Polished Nickel SALE
249
$
REG: $655 SAvE:
25%
REG: $438 SAvE:
Castello ello - 4 Light Chandelier SALE
318
$
40%
EG: $399 REG SA AvE:
42” Vision Fan an b by Monte Carlo LED litekit and remote r included vailable in various colours Available
SALE
3 Light Richmond Inch Semi Flush Ceiling Light SALE
99
$
399
$
60%
Hendrik 4 Light Bath Bar by Kichler SALE
SALE
SAvE:
REG: $339 SAvE:
Vintage e 4 Light Chandelier Antique White
$
REG: $144
4 Light Open Frame Foyer Hall Fixture - Forest Hill Collection Clear Glass and Antique Finish.
Sale Ends January 10, 2016
SALE
59
$
SALE
REG: $665 SAvE:
40%
REG: $179 SAvE:
45%
www.livinglightingetobicoke.com Sale ends January 10, 2016 or while quantities last. Bulbs extra. Only available at Living Lighting Etobicoke-Kingsway.
20%
REG: $429 SAvE:
40%