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The Ukrainian prime minister’s resignation Tuesday and parliament’s repeal of anti-protest laws that sparked violent clashes between protestors and police is hopeful, but doesn’t go far enough to resolve Ukraine’s political crisis, the UkrainianCanadian Congress argues.

The concessions to protesters leave unresolved the opposition’s repeated demands for President Viktor Yanukovych to resign and a new election to be held.

The now protracted conflict in Ukraine began last November

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n the snowy hills of Banff, Alberta, there are only two Chinese restaurants – neither of which Christina Chong has any intention of visiting any time soon.

The East York native will be spending her first ever Chinese New Year away from Toronto. She moved to Banff three months ago for a coveted job at an accounting firm – and so far she doesn’t expect the Chinese atmosphere to be quite as authentic as Toronto’s.

The 23-year-old usually spends the holiday listening to her vivacious uncle Gary order a traditional eight dish meal to their round table , usually at one of many suitable restaurants in the Richmond Hill-Markham area – one of the Toronto area’s five hot spots for Chinese immigrants and exceptional Dim Sum.

after Yanukovych chose to abandon proposed ties with the European Union in favour of strengthening the country’s trade relationship with Russia.

Many Ukrainians hopeful for a modernized country saw the move as a step backward to Russia’s Soviet past.

Anger spiked after the government imposed a tough new law aimed at curbing protests earlier this month. It sparked renewed clashes between demonstrators and police that left three protesters dead.

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Ode to a poet reason to celebrate: Far left, Tristan Gerrie pipes in the Haggis which is carried

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CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com A Bloor West music student was among the big winners at the Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra’s (EPO) inaugural Young Composers Competition.

Fifteen-year-old Blaise Gratton, an Etobicoke School of the Arts student, took home the prize for Promising High School Composer Wednesday, Jan. 22 for his piece Tritones and Semitones, which he wrote over two months specifically for the competition.

“It was a great feeling, of course, when I found out I won. I was really happy,” Blaise, who began playing tuba for the EPO in September, said at the Young Composers Competition awards reception at Westmount Gallery.

“I started playing at a very young age and I’ve pretty much always loved music.”

Launched by the EPO last year, the Young Composers Competition was an initiative Jessica Monk and her husband Chris Van Loan hoped might help to encourage youth creation of classical orchestral music.

Both members of the 60-piece EPO – Monk is the orchestra’s principal bass player and member of the EPO board, and Van Loan is a violinist – Monk said the couple recently began thinking “how hard it must be for composers to have their work listened to.”

“So we thought it would be a fun thing to do to create an opportunity for young composers by hosting a Canada-wide competition,” said Monk, who also acted as chair of the Young Composers Competition.

By the time the competition closed in November, Monk said the EPO had 19 submissions from young musicians aged 32 and under from all across Canada – each of which was judged blindly by volunteer judges.

They were all “quite pleased with the overall quality of the compositions,”

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The Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra announced the winners of its inaugural Young Composers Competition at a reception at Westmount Gallery. The winners are (L-R): Etobicoke School of the Arts’ Blaise Gratton, 15, for Promising High School Composer; Grand Prize Winner Isaias Garcia, 23, a fourth-year undergrad music student at York University; and Runner-Up Sean King, 26, a University of Toronto grad with a Masters of Music in Composition.

PLAY DATE: Families got some refuge from the cold at Runnymede Public School Saturday for the Bloor West Kids Fest. Above, at the painting table are from the left, Maddie, Jamie, mom Megan Leigh and friend Claire. Right, entertainer John Park juggles while on a unicycle and below, Wynne MacLaren feeds a cheese stick to special guest Elmo.

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Monk said, noting that none of them had any idea who or how old each of the composers was until the judging process was complete.

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When I was in high school, I was still improving on my English, because my first language was Spanish. So music was essentially my universal language – the way I could communicate with everyone else.

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While Blaise took home the $500 Promising High School Composer prize – 90 per cent of which he intends to save towards his university tuition – this year’s runner-up was Sean King, a 26-year-old University of Toronto grad who earned his Masters in Music Composition. He takes home $1,000 in prize money

for his composition, Demon Dance.

And EPO’s ultimate Grand Prize winner of this year’s inaugural Young Composers Competition was 23-year-old York University undergrad Isaias Garcia, for his piece entitled Polish Rhapsody.

Born in Canada, Garcia grew up in Argentina before moving back to Toronto at age 11.

While he didn’t pick up an instrument until high school, it was under the tutelage of Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton’s Andrzej Rozbicki – who would go on to become Garcia’s “greatest influence” – that music quickly became his outlet.

“When I was in high school, I was still improving on my English, because my first language was Spanish,” he said.

“So music was essentially my universal language – the way I could communicate with everyone else.”

Now f l u e n t i n b o t h English and a whole host of instruments – including the clarinet, piano and saxophone – Garcia is a member

of Rozbicki’s Celebr ity Symphony Orchestra, and plans to continue on with his musical education at York in the university’s Masters of Composition program upon his graduation later this year.

In addition to the $2,000 in prize money, Garcia will also enjoy having his composition, Polish Rhapsody, receive a full public orchestral performance by the EPO at its upcoming Old World, New World, Out of This World Concert on at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 11 at Martingrove Collegiate Institute, 50 Winterton Dr. “I’m really excited about that aspect. For a young composer like myself, it’s a great experience to hear your music performed – not only for the fact that it’s being recognized, but you also get an enormous amount of feedback from the musicians themselves,” he said.

“I think that’s the most invaluable thing you can learn.”

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riday marks the start of the year 4712 in the Chinese lunar calendar, and there’s plenty of celebrations slated in and around Toronto over the coming days to help welcome the Year of the Horse.

In our special feature in today’s paper, we’ve outlined some of the events local residents can attend while also taking a look at the history and traditions surrounding Chinese New Year. Find out more by visiting our events calendar online at bit.ly/torontocalendar The Chinese zodiac is made up of 12 animal signs, each representing a certain year, which repeats every 12. The Year of the Horse, which begins tomorrow, is in 2014 and will come again in 2026.

The other 11 animal signs are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Last year was the Year of the Snake, and 2015 will be the Year of the Sheep. our view Each animal sign also has certain traits associated to those Friday marks born in that particular year.

For example, those born in the start of Year Year of the Horse are said to be and seeking of indepenof the Horse restless dence, along with being good with money.

Being able to not only learn about but actually take part in the many different cultural celebrations in our city each year is one of the great things about living in Toronto.

We urge local residents to take some time to seek out at least one Chinese New Year event. If you are of Chinese descent, you’re probably going anyway and if you’re not, it’s a great opportunity to learn more about one of Toronto’s largest cultural groups while also having fun. And if you go, send us a photo: contactus@insidetoronto.com How Toronto’s Chinese community grew from the first recorded resident, Sam Ching in 1878, to what it is today also provides an interesting look at changing attitudes and policies both in our city and across the country toward immigration.

The Greater Toronto Area is now home to hundreds of thousands of immigrants of Chinese descent.

Toronto has a number of areas with large concentrations of Chinese businesses and attractions including both downtown’s Chinatown and Chinatown East at Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street. Also, the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto is in Scarborough.

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Who are the real victims in the Ford saga?

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atching Rob Ford the past week and a bit brings to mind nothing so much as a prize-fighter, bleeding from the ears and spitting teeth as he hangs on the ropes nursing a couplethree broken ribs, telling his manager before the last round starts: “Don’t worry.

I’ve got him right where I want him.”

It’s an absurd place to be for the mayor of Canada’s largest city.

A full week ago, a broken elevator helped ensure Ford arrived late to deliver a lunch speech at the Economic Club of Canada – so late, that the club is offering refunds to its attendees.

On Monday night, the mayor arrived on time to the Toronto Region Board of Trade’s annual dinner – uninvited. He reportedly sat down at the back of the room, and partway through a speech by Board of Trade President Carol

david nickle the city Wilding filled with implied criticism, left.

Earlier that day, he complained to the media that his own executive committee had “stabbed” him “in the back,” and that was why he dare not tell anyone about his plans to cut taxes in this week’s budget debate.

Ford the victim?

On that, and other things too, Ford appears to be conceding tactical defeats. In so doing, he paints himself as a victim of Toronto’s undemocratic elites.

The ‘little people,’ Ford no doubt hopes, will take umbrage on his behalf.

It’ll be a neat trick if he can pull it off.

Because the fact is that Ford is a wealthy label-

making heir, who has spent the past year or more overreaching even that lofty privilege. He’s used his office to benefit his family’s business and his football coaching hobby – admitted to using hard drugs and being in a “drunken stupor” – and subjected those he identifies as enemies to slanderous and unfounded attacks.

All of which has opened both Ford and the city to the sharp-tongued ridicule of the world.

In reality, Toronto’s ‘elites’ such as they are have become as much a victim in this scenario as Ford has made himself. dishonest narrative But never mind that. As the mayor sets himself up for more body-blows, leading with his jaw, he reinforces his own dishonest narrative that he is the only one willing to fight for the interests of Torontonians in

a city “addicted to spending.”

He will not acknowledge that any of his policies have driven up the cost to taxpayers. culture of entitlement He will not acknowledge that the “culture of entitlement” he has fought at city hall is in fact a culture whose boundaries he has in fact pushed.

He will simply continue to push at the much narrower boundaries that Toronto council established for him last year when they removed many of his powers and resources, and do so until voters pass judgement in October.

And then, he and the rest of the city will see: whether he has it where he wants it, or not.

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Make a donation, help homeless pets Global Pet Foods, 2100 Bloor St. W., hosts its eighth annual Show Us Your Heart fundraiser from Feb. 1 to 15 in support of Helping Homeless Pets (www.helpinghomelesspets.com).

Pet parents can make as little a donation as $1. Since 2006 the campaign has raised more than $570,000 with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to local animal shelters across Canada.

Visit www.globalpetfoods.com for details. women can learn tips on managing finance Jane/Dundas l i b r a r y, 6 2 0 a Ja n e S t . , h o s t s ‘Personal Finances for Older Women’ workshop Monday, Feb. 3 from 4 to 5 p.m. Financial advisor and planner Bernardine Perreira will discuss how to manage your finances from a woman’s perspective. Learn about the top three mistakes women retirees make

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For further details, call the library at 416-394-1014. your kids to get along with each other wteach

Runnymede Community Church, 60 Colbeck St., hosts the parenting course, ‘Siblings without Rivalry,’ starting Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Can siblings be friends? Parents can play a significant role in making this happen.

This is an interactive two-week course that includes learning strategies to assist kids on expressing their negative feelings without doing damage.

For details, visit www.parentednet@rogers.com or call 416255-8969. metamorphosis on at artiscok gallery Artiscok Gallery, 1697 St. Clair Ave.

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W., presents Metamorphosis, an exhibit featuring work by David Cumming, Andrew Pawlowski and Peter Alexander Por. This exhibition features mundane, everyday objects that are raised to an iconic level. It opens Feb. 8 and continues to March 8.

Visit www.articsokgallery.com or call the gallery at 416-651-5020 for details. leader of the united church whear

The Right Rev. Gary Paterson, leader of the United Church of Canada, will be speaking at Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd., Feb. 9.

Everyone is welcome for worship to hear him preach and for lunch afterward to hear about his adventures leading a group to the Greenbelt festival this summer.

For more information, or to RSVP for lunch, contact office@ runnymedeunited.org your own valentine at art works wmake

Art Works Art School, 238 Jane St., hosts a family day event on

Sunday, Feb. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m.

The afternoon includes a ‘Make Your Heart Go Boom’ pop-up Valentine card workshop. To reserve your spot or if you would like further information, contact 416-766-0662 or visit www.artworkartsschool.com

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A story in the Jan. 23 issue of The Bloor West Villager about artist David Crighton’s work in support of the Howard Park Memorial Gates’ centennial stated the incorrect date of the event.

The 100th anniversary celebration takes place Sunday, March 23. The Villager regrets the error.

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Creative Corner Nursery School Annual Fundraiser WHEN: 9:45 a.m. to noon WHERE: Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd. CONTACT: Tanja Milutinovic, 416-897-9608, tanjajurkovic@ hotmail.com COST: $10 pp, children under one free A magic show with Tricky Ricky and The World’s Smartest Bunny. Day includes silent auction items up for bid, bake sale, pizza, snacks and more.

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The Naked Trees of Winter WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: highparkwalkingtours@yahoo. ca COST: Free Can you identify a tree without leaves? How do trees survive winter?

City Forestry staff share all the ecofacts. Meet at the benches across from The Grenadier Restaurant.

Urban Wilderness Poetry Workshop WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: High Park Nature Centre, 416-392-1748, ext. 2, naturecentre@ highpark.org COST: $20 Nature poetry may not be what you think it is. It might be a reverent ode

to a fox. But it might also be something altogether unexpected. Come hunt the wild woods in the heart of the city for poetic inspiration.

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Town Hall Meeting on Citizenship and Immigration WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School, 1515 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Tenzin, 416 769 5072, peggy.nash.c1c@parl.gc.ca COST: Free Join MPs Peggy Nash, Andrew Cash and Mike Sullivan for a town hall meeting on immigration and citizenship. Recently changes to the immigration system has created longer wait times and increased challenges for immigrant families. The town hall will be an opportunity for residents to come and learn about these changes and to connect directly with immigration service providers.

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Exercises for Seniors WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

WHERE: Ukrainian Canadian Social Services, Toronto, 2445 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Olena, 416-763-4982, toroffice@ucss.info COST: Free Exercises are conducted under the guidance of a professional trainer.

Film Double Bill for Black History Month WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: 416-392-1954, www.swanseatownhall.ca, frontdesk@swanseatownhall. ca COST: Free Join us for a free screening of the short documentaries “The Chiney Shop” and “Half”, a fascinating glimpse into two different worlds with special guest presenter, the film’s producer/director, Jeanette Kong of Ms. Chin Productions. This is a joint presentation in celebration of Black History Month by Swansea Town Hall and Swansea Memorial Library.

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Swansea Historical Society WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave.

CONTACT: Kathleen Krisciunas, 647859- 3901, swancnews@gmail.com COST: Free Speaker: Eva Stachniak on Catherine the Great of Russia and will discuss her novel “The Winter Palace”.

Everyone welcome.

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Drop Everything and Sing!

WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: High Park Avenue, 193 High Park Ave. CONTACT: Judith Butler, 647-3438412, highparksingalong@gmail.com COST: $2 suggested Neighbourhood sing-a-longs led by retired music teacher. No experience or long-term commitment necessary.

Register in advance by email.

Spectacular Deaths of Massive Stars WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Jane/ Dundas Library, 620 Jane St. CONTACT: Kara Miley, 416-394-1014 COST: Free Stars don’t last forever: our own sun will in time burn to a glowing cinder and fade away. But some stars go out in brilliant explosions. Dr. Christopher Matzner tours the thrilling and macabre ways stars meet their end and how stellar death enriches the galaxy and makes the universe fertile for life.

Ecstatic Dance Thursdays WHEN: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt

Rd. CONTACT: nfo@tribaldancecommunity.com COST: $12-$15 sliding scale Take part in these soulful dance gatherings every Thursday night and move as you wish in sacred space. No experience needed. All are welcome. Drop in. Tribal Dance Community - Conscious Movement, Music and Community Events since 2006.

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‘Faith Lift’ women’s retreat WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd. CONTACT: Brenda Lien, 416-762-7059, runnymedeunited.org, brenda.lien@sympatico. ca COST: $40 Come together with others for an uplifting day and see how we all reflect God in our lives. Learn how past relationships affect our knowledge of God and how our knowledge of God affects our self image. Hear inspiring speaker, Naomi Elliot; enjoy delicious catered breakfast and lunch

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Four Villages’ Vision is: To be a leader in building an inclusive, sustainable and healthy community.

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Interested Individuals are invited to an Information Session on: Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm Where: The Four Villages C.H.C. 1700 Bloor Street West (East of Keele TTC Station) Please register in advance for the Information Session at fourvillages@4villages.on.ca Individuals who wish to pursue this opportunity are required to submit a formal application.

For an application and further information, please call: 416-604-3361, ext.1045 Formal applications must be received by: Tuesday, February 21, 2014 by 5:00 p.m.

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TTC rethinks Sunday streetcar stops The TTC is considering removing all Sunday streetcar stops to prevent stop-and-goservice and bunching.

A report to be presented at this week’s board meeting also recommends placing all streetcar stops 300 to 400 metres apart, which it states would help service efficiency while also keeping the stops within a reasonable walking distance.

Removing all 39 Sunday stops, which were first employed in the 1920s as a way to reduce the walking distance for churchgoers, would have a beneficial effect on downtown traffic flows since they’re lightly used, the study finds.

A report is expected to be presented in late February.

rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT additional 75 coaches from manufacturer Bombardier to boost GO’s rail fleet in anticipation of an eventual transition to frequent, allday service.

The trains will be manufactured in Thunder Bay, where the TTC’s new streetcar fleet is also under construction, and delivered starting in 2016.

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Waterfront Toronto is expected to release in February updated designs of the four main construction options it is considering for the elevated portion of the Gardiner Expressway, between Jarvis and Leslie streets.

The options under study for the crumbling expressway include maintaining it, keeping it intact and improving the public realm below, replacing it with a

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Metrolinx is spending nearly $500 million on 65 GO Transit passenger train cars meant to boost service within the Toronto region.

The transit planning agency also announced it has an option to order an

new elevated structure or removing it completely and replacing with a grander Lake Shore Boulevard.

A public meeting for the study will take place Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Bram and Bluma Appel Salon inside Toronto Reference Library.

Register online at www. gardinereast.ca TTC map feedback sought The TTC continues to seek rider feedback on its revamped system map, which shows every bus and streetcar route as well as the complete subway map.

In contrast to previous versions, the new design, which is posted on the TTC’s website, focuses solely on the 416 area.

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Fifty years of homecare in Toronto This year marks 50 years of publicly funded homecare in Toronto – caring for the people of our community. There have been many changes in the services provided over the years, but some things have come full circle.

In 1964, when The Home Care Program for Metropolitan Toronto was founded, doctors still made house calls.

The program’s aim was to reduce the pressure on hospital beds, and support people with short term care as they completed their recovery at home. In its first year of operation, 948 patients were cared for.

Over the years, that original organization has evolved into the Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre (TC CCAC), funded by the Ontario government and one of 14 CCACs across the province. Last year, it cared for 46,039 people.

While the focus of care today is typically on long-term supports that allow seniors to stay in their homes longer, clients of all ages receive care, including medically complex children and adults.

The idea of homecare has expanded in 50 years.

In 1985, the Home Care Program registered its first client with HIV/AIDS. This was still a time when much was still unknown about the disease and its transmission. The Home Care Program showed leadership in educating service pro-

Homecare has come full circle in the past 50 years. Doctors are starting to make house calls again, often supported by Toronto Central CCAC.

viders and the medical community about the disease and those in need of care. In 1992, in partnership with Casey House, an AIDS hospice, the Home Hospice Program was launched.

Today, the Toronto Central CCAC continues to value partnerships and leadership.

Today it works in partnership with family doctors, hospitals, community services, EMS and others, creating integrated teams of healthcare providers who communicate with each other about their clients. Clients and their family caregivers are also seen as partners in care – new training for staff and service providers guides them in taking the time to lis-

ten to clients to find out what is most important to them. In fact, a recent survey found 87 per cent of Toronto Central CCAC clients reported overall satisfaction with their care.

With an aging population, caring for people in their own home has never been more important. But with its long history of respect, compassion and innovation, home care in Toronto is ready for the challenges of the future. And one thing has come full circle: doctors are starting to make house calls again – often supported by Toronto Central CCAC staff and services.

– Carol Millar Director, Hospital Transitions and Relationships

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The Chinese find great symbolism in numbers Among zodiac signs, the horse is restless and the most misunderstood >>>from page 1 Celebrations will be held in all five Chinatowns in the Greater Toronto Area – home to more than 280,000 immigrants of Chinese descent.

While at dinner, Chong’s cousin Jeffrey and his wife Fornita will hand Chong and her sister Gina red envelopes filled with cash – a tradition that brings immediate good fortune, though it’s meant to bring health and luck to those who receive them.

“Not being able to go home and celebrate Chinese New Year with my family is going to be kind of sad,” Chong said.

“We get together and catch up with everything. Not being able to do that is something I’m really going to miss. I’m going to give (my parents) a call and hopefully they’ll send me money.”

Chinese New Year is considered a family reunion dinner.

Toronto’s Walks and Bikes Tour guide Shirley Lum puts on a number of tours throughout the two week festivities. Some are food tours through Toronto’s downtown Chinatown which touch on some of the food traditions as well as cleaning rituals.

“Between now and next Thursday is all of the frenzied cleaning up, dusting, getting your hair done already – I got mine done on Monday,” Lum said.

Lum noted that it’s bad luck to cut or clean your hair on New Year’s Day. Any household cleaning must also be done prior to Jan. 31.

“The 29th you have to stop doing cleaning and purging and stuff and the 30th is New Year’s Eve and you

shouldn’t be pitching out anything else at that point,” Lum said.

This year, communities across the globe will be celebrating the lunar new Year of the Horse. They’ll decorate their homes in red to fend off evil spirits, and set off firecrackers for the same purpose. Lum noted that also important is symbolism in numbers. Usually at dinners there will be from eight to 12 dishes – eight being a very lucky number in Chinese culture.

ZODIAC It’s ironic for Banff-based Chong, who was born the Year of the Horse, to be spending her first Chinese New Year away from home on the year that celebrates her sign of the zodiac.

Horses like Chong are often restless and seek independence. They’re also great with money. Her sister Gina, the rooster is always busy and more aggressive in her goals.

The other 10 animal signs are traditionally said to have competed in a race, the order of those who won is the order in which the years are celebrated.

First – the rat – is charming and quick witted. The Ox came next and is reliable and dependable. Tigers are strong and competitive with a natural authority over others.

The Rabbit is the happiest sign when among friends, but are often shy and cautious among strangers. The Dragons are born leaders, idealists, and perfectionists.

Snakes are restrained, refined and intelligent. Then came

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Drummers help bring in the Year of the Horse at the Scarborough Town Centre Saturday afternoon.

the Horse, the most misunderstood sign. They often leave home at a young age and will be restless no matter where they end up.

Sheep are the most feminine of signs. They’re elegant, charming and artistic.

Monkeys come next – they’re inventive, quick witted, though seldom taken seriously. Next is the Rooster – sometimes abrasive and considered rude, but with high ideals. Man’s best friend the Dog comes next with their honest, faithful, and sincere attitude.

Chong was born and raised

CITY EVENTS HEAD DOWNTOWN ON FEB. 1 to Chinatown (Dundas Street West and Spadina Avenue). Starting at noon at Chinatown Centre and Dragon City Mall, you can catch lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, and Chinese opera at both locations. The Toronto Zoo will also make a special presentation, meaning you may catch a Panda Mascot sighting.

in Toronto’s east end, but her genealogy represents the wide range of Chinese immigrants who have come to make up more than 11 per cent of Toronto’s growing population.

Chong’s paternal lineage represents one of the turbulent past for Canada’s Chinese.

Though widely accepted in the Greater Toronto Area today, her great-grandfather faced a different fate when he arrived in Victoria, British Columbia in 1885 on a ship full of passengers set to work on the Canadian National

Railroad.

The Canadian Government had just implemented a $50 head tax on Chinese entering the country in hopes of curbing their immigration.

“He smuggled my greatgrandma in, so two for the price of one,” Chong said.

Families received an apology from the Canadian Government in 2006 for the head tax as well as compensation.

The family is now settled among Toronto’s large and growing Chinese community.

Chong, a fourth-generation Chinese descendent, some-

CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE OF GREATER TORONTO, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., hosts a Chinese New Year Banquet Feb. 7.

The reception starts at 6:30 p.m. and dinner starts at 7 p.m.

Admission tickets required: $45 dinner ticket. Corporate table of 10 $600. Call 416-292-9293 ext. 240.

Prosperous Year of the Mighty Horse Celebration Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2:30 p.m.: Special Mall Walk by Dignitaries Saturday, Feb. 8 at 12:30 p.m. The Electrifying Door-to-Door Lion Dance Performances. Pacific Mall, 4350 Steeles Ave. E. Call 905-470-8785.

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CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS at Pacific Mall over the next two weeks.

Friday, Jan. 31 at 2:30 p.m.: The

SUNDAY SERENADES CELEBRATE Chinese New Year Feb. 2 with a themed performance.

times feels that growing up in Toronto was a more westernized upbringing .

“Growing up in this city makes you more open to other cultures. You’re a multicultural citizen.”

Chong said that her extended family is quite traditional and celebrations like the Chinese New Year help her get back to that.

“Growing up in a Western culture, it’s good to get back to your roots,” she said.

“Because my extended family is traditional, it’s a good way to connect and get close to them and learn more.”

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MPs hold emergency debate on Ukraine’s crisis >>>from page 1 biting temperatures Sunday afternoon to rally against the deaths last week of three protesters in Kyiv allegedly shot by government police, with many renewing calls for Yanukovych to resign.

Fear for family and friends in Ukraine prompted the Canadian-Ukrainians to attend Sunday’s rally then later head to a candlelight vigil inside St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox cathedral near Bathurst and Dundas streets. A panakhyda or short memorial service remembered the three deceased protestors.

“Because the situation in Ukraine has recently escalated and there has been some tragedies, Canadian-Ukrainians felt motivated to come out and show support,” Ukrainian Canadian Congress organizer Olga Yatsetchko said Tuesday morning.

News reports indicate violent protests have spread outside the capital city and across Ukraine, which gained independence from the Soviet

Union in 1991. Police have used smoke bombs, grenades and gunfire in attempts to control and silent protestors.

Last week, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) issued an urgent call on the international community to censure Yanukovych for the violence and killings in Ukraine.

The UCC further urged Canadians to contact Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Foreign Minister John Baird and their MPs to demand action by Canada to stanch the bloodshed.

“Canada must strongly condemn the deliberate beating and killing of protestors and journalists. The government of Ukraine and its leadership are to blame for this escalation,” UCC national president Paul Grod said in another statement.

When Canadian parliament resumed on Monday, MPs scheduled an emergency debate to condemn the Ukrainian government’s position in the ongoing crisis.

Etobicoke Centre Conservative MP Ted Opitz, whose riding has a significant Ukrainian constituency, moved the motion to request the debate.

He accused the Ukrainian government of imposing martial law and using “lethal force to quash freedoms, violate human rights, and suspend the civil liberties of the people of Ukraine.”

Prime Minister Harper expressed grave concern about Ukraine’s political leanings toward Russia in response to a question from NDP Leader Tom Mulcair about what actions Canada is taking to de-escalate and resolve the crisis.

“This government has been very outspoken with many around the international community in condemning some of the actions of the Ukrainian government,” Harper said. “We will continue to vocalize our concerns to work with the Ukrainian Canadian community and our allies to take all appropriate actions necessary

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Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander and Foreign Affairs Minister John

Baird called the violent repression of protest and opposition in Ukraine “utterly deplorable,” and said Tuesday they will be immediately restricting entry to Canada for key Ukrainian

government officials.

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