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he World Cup of Soccer ends this weekend with the championship and third-place matches. And while the 2014 version has already provided plenty of heart-stopping action for soccer fans, let’s hope that this event has planted the seeds for a lasting legacy in Toronto’s communities. The event may have been hosted in Brazil, but the World Cup has a significant impact in a city as diverse as Toronto (where nearly half the residents speak a language at home other than English). The World Cup is a true spectacle, and not just for fans of the two remaining teams vying for the championship on Sunday. Whether it’s been by meeting new people out to watch a game at a local establishment, or having the opportunity to learn more about another country and its culture, Torontonians are witnessing a unique opportunity for comour view munity building. Events that enable citizens from diverse backgrounds to Community gather together often help building a forge deep lasting connections. And that’s not all. Sports by-product of events like these inspire stars sporting events of the next generation. In that, the World Cup is no different than the Stanley Cup final or the World Series. And there’s definitely value to a community in a less competitive vein – the benefits of regular physical activity for our youth: soccer can be an outlet for that. And compared to other sports, soccer is relatively affordable. We’ve recently profiled a number of local soccer organizations in the city that aim to benefit from the exposure the World Cup has brought. Visit our website at www.insidetoronto.com/worldcupTO to see those stories and all other coverage we’ve compiled on the World Cup and the 32 teams participating. One final note: Those of us still craving international sporting competition after watching the World Cup don’t have long to wait and have the opportunity to experience the competition live. The FIFA Under-20 women’s soccer championships are being hosted in Canada later this summer, Aug. 5 to 24. A number of games will be in Toronto at BMO Field (Montreal, Moncton and Edmonton are also hosting games). Two of Canada’s three games in the tournament’s group stage (against Finland and Ghana) are here in Toronto.
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s it going to get dirty, this mayoral campaign? That’s what Doug Ford suggested Tuesday, as he told reporters he believed that a rival political campaign might be responsible for smashing a window in his SUV outside his Etobicoke home the previous night. That morning, a group of bare-chested protesters made a show of themselves behind Doug’s brother, Mayor Rob Ford, as he gamely bulldozed through a speech highlighting possible traffic woes. This Passion of the Fords’ narrative was upended somewhat when CityNews uploaded video showing a police officer chiding Mayor Ford’s sobriety coach, for apparently kicking one of the protesters. That protester, a 52-year-old Scarborough housing consultant with the name of John Furr, confirmed in an interview that he had indeed been kicked, and added that he was surprised when a police officer said that it was Ford’s coach who’d done the alleged deed. Furr said that from the force of the kick, it felt more like “a two-year-old.” No charges were laid in the incident.
david nickle the city Furr has also made clear that he is not a part of a mayoral campaign. The jury is still out on Doug Ford’s speculative allegation that someone associated with the election smashed his car window in the middle of the night. Doug Ford is correct in saying that things are getting if not dirty, then ugly. Rob Ford’s half-hearted attempt at a mea-culpa fell flat – at least so far as the polls are concerned. The mayor still has supporters – he was given a hero’s welcome at the Caribbean Festival launch on Tuesday, and on Monday was cheered on by an entourage of T-shirt-wearing supporters – his detractors seem to have both multiplied and intensified. They have moved from fascinated disapproval to inchoate rage over the time of his absence. East York school teacher Joe Killoran, who offered Mayor Ford a blistering, bare-chested rebuke as he joined a Canada Day parade, has become a
poster boy for this fury. Tommy Lenathen, a longtime city employee from Scarborough, is the equivalent to Doug Ford, as he came to city hall to excoriate the Ward 2 councillor for his remarks in The Etobicoke Guardian about autistic children. It may, one supposes, emerge that these two and also the crowd of anti-Ford protesters who’ve been sitting vigil outside the mayor’s office are political operatives for one campaign or another. It is more likely, however, that the people who are shouting over the mayor’s speeches and calling his brother a bigot are responding with genuine anger – at the racism, sexism, homophobia and lewdness that the mayor has expressed – that is not so much motivated as it is provoked. Have they crossed a line? Of course they have. As we trudge through the waning of Rob Ford’s 2010-2014 term of office, that line is so far behind us that we wouldn’t recognize it if we saw it. David Nickle is The Villager’s city hall reporter. His column appears Thursdays. Reach him on Twitter: @DavidNickle
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Letter No consultation on Green P To the editor: Re: “Shortcut through Green P lot on Kennedy Avenue to be blocked off to drivers,’ News, June 26 I read your piece in The Villager regarding the changes to the Green P lot on Kennedy Avenue. Actually from the view of the Glendonwynne Road residents the title tells us everything. Didn’t Councillor Sarah Doucette notice that the Green P lot is also on Glendonwynne Road? The Glendonwynne residents were left completely in the dark on this one. None of the residents that I have talked to were consulted about this change. No notices. No letters. No meetings. Nothing. We feel let down. It is simply not fair to do a big change to the traffic on our street and not bother to include us in any of the decisionmaking process. Andrew Mahoney
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NATALIE CHU nchu@insidetoronto.com Food, fat and feminism are the three “fs” Amanda (Ama) Scriver loves to talk about. And now a fourth, film, will combine Scriver’s favourite ideas with a frank discussion about body image, health and fun. Scriver, co-founder of Toronto blog Fat Girl Food Squad and a Junction resident, will join other members in a new summer film series at the Belljar Café in Roncesvalles Village. “We’re all about IRL (in real life) hangs with our readers,” Scriver said. “It’s a great opportunity to get together and see films that relate back to what we’re discussing online.” Starting this month, the squad will offer free screenings of films that relate to food and the ideas that surround it. FoodShare’s Julie Nowak will also be leading a discussion on food security after this month’s pick, A Place at the Table. Scriver started the first Fat Girl Food Squad with friend Yuli Scheidt last spring as a response to food and body positivity blogs out there. “It was difficult to find images of plus-size women eating food,” Scriver said. “We wanted to say it’s OK to eat and be OK in your own skin, and I think people are really loving that.” Scriver said the blog is filled with honest discussions on how food and size are being portrayed in the media. “We’re not a recipe blog,” she said. For example, there is an upcoming post in response to the controversial “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” campaign by model Kate Moss. Within the year, new chapters, or squads, formed across Canada in Hamilton, Ottawa and Winnipeg and across the world in Denver, Los Angeles and Australia. All squads go by the motto
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that “there’s a fat girl inside everyone”, which Scriver said is about “embracing and enjoying every size, race, gender and sexuality” within and just “loving life.” “We’re unabashedly loud and proud about these things,” Scriver said. “Food is fun and we’re trying to break barriers on weight, mental health and body image.” The film series comes after a successful string of meetups with readers, including last month’s plus-size pop-up shop, an art show and their popular “Bloggers who Brunch” series bringing other media together. “We wanted a creative outlet where we could meet over a great meal to get to know these people,” Scriver said of the event. One brunch attendee ended up
becoming a contributor to the blog. Scriver, who grew up in Toronto, said the city often provides great inspiration for the blog. “I used to live on top of Bacchus Roti in Parkdale,” Scriver said on discovering Toronto’s cuisine, while listing Thai and Indian cuisines as her favourites. “The thing about Parkdale is that it’s so diverse and you can get different types of cuisines, no matter where you go in the city,” she said. The team is in the midst of launching a new website with local artist collaborations, and is planning a guacamole fundraising event in support of the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre. Scriver, who recently finished a photoshoot in Trinity Bellwoods park with “lots of cake,” said it was always her intention to have images of the team “making ridiculous faces while eating” and keeping things light. “At the end of the day I’m happy and I’m enjoying every moment,” she said. The Fat Girl Food Squad Summer Film Series runs every month beginning July 17 to Sept. 11 at the back patio of The Belljar Café, 2072 Dundas St. West. Film and popcorn are free.
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TAS can help find homes for exotic animals >>>from page 1 him to.” Locating the caiman was easier than it could have been, she said. “We appeared like large predators to it, so it kept swimming away and disappearing under water for long lengths of time as we closed in on it,” Sheridan said. “Finally after about an hour we were able to sneak close enough to snatch it before it could swim away again.” Fiona Venedam, a supervisor at Toronto Animal Services (TAS), said the department received several emails and phone calls saying someone had spotted the creature. Staff called in experts at Reptilia to help catch the reptile, plus Toronto Police Services in case they needed a floatation device. TAS suspects the approximately 30-inch caiman is about three years old. It was likely let go in the pond because its owner couldn’t care for it properly. “If for some reason someone has a prohibited creature,
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JRA seeks new member for its board T h e Ju n c t i o n R e s i d e n t s Association (JRA) is seeking a new board member. Meetings take place one evening a month. Duties vary depending on interests and the JRA’s needs. Visit www.junctionra.ca for details. If you are interested, send a note to info@junctionra.ca to discuss the possibilities of sitting on the board. burton film shown at runnymede library wtim
Runnymede library, 2178 Bloor St. W., presents the film Alice in Wonderland by Tim Burton, featuring Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway and Matt Lucas, Wednesday, July 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. The film will be introduced by Risa Shuman, CBC Sunday Edition film commentator and
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To r o n t o F i e l d Naturalists host a walk on Tuesday, July 22. It begins 10 a.m. at the historic Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas Rd. The walk will take participants along the Humber River. The walk concludes around 1 p.m. for tea and refreshments. Call 416-767-5472 or visit lambtonhouse.org for more information. to discuss future of community garden wMeet
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22 (alternate Tuesdays) weather permitting. Both summer and fall meetings will be held at the site at the corner of Clendenan Avenue and Glendonwynne Road. The rain location will be Annette library, 145 Annette St. Ravina Community Garden aims to provide residents of Ward 13 with a place to come together and grow pesticide-free produce, herbs and flowers. For further details, visit www.ravinacommunitygarden. blogspot.ca to bring brothersister day to city waim
Already celebrated for hundreds of years in the South Asian community, Bloor West resident Daniel Masih would like to adapt
Raksha Bandhan Day for all cultures. He’s been campaigning since last year to see Brother-Sister Day become as popular as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Brampton m a yo r Su s a n Fennel has proclaimed Aug. 21 Brother-Sister Day (Raksha Bandhan Day) and the City of Pickering has declared Aug. 10 the day. Raksha Bandhan Day originated centuries ago when wives would tie a “raksha” (string) around their warrior husbands’ wrists for good luck and to keep them protected. As the years passed on, it’s moved on from husbands and wives to brothers and sisters. Next year, he plans to lobby the City of Toronto for a day of declaration. 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)
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The Bloor West Village BIA hosts a day of free family fun. From Glendonwynne Road to Jane Street all along Bloor Street West, entertainment includes: magic shows, drumming, puppet show, The Beatles tribute show along with various activity centres including an interactive play area, bouncy castle and face painting and clowns.
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Summer Kids Festival WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Bloor Street West, between Glendonwynne Road and Jane Street CONTACT: Bloor West Village BIA, 416-763-7515, www.bloorwestvillagebia.com COST: Free
Junction Seniors Gathering WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Agora Cafe, 3015 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Eleanor Batchelder, 647235-0843 COST: Free The group meets twice a week for conversation as a social network of neighbours. The group meets Tuesdays at the above location and on Fridays from 2 to 3 p.m. at Pas-
Summer Reading Club: Maker Crafts WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416-393-7692 COST: Free Participate in fun arts and crafts activities designed for young makers. Learn to cork/weave. Ages five and older.
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A natural foods store is hoping to move to a former factory on Vine Avenue in the Junction, but residents in the area are concerned about the affect it’ll have on traffic. Digs Dorfman, owner of The Sweet Potato, currently situated on Dundas Street West at Pacific Avenue, said he’d like to move the store around the corner to 108 Vine Avenue and has applied for a bylaw amendment to do so. Renovations at 2995 Dundas St. W. weren’t enough to make room for the ever-growing number of customers and so he says he’d like to expand. A larger store would allow for significantly more goods, from fresh baked breads, a bulk department and a vitamins and supplements section, among many others. Dorfman, an Annette Street resident, said he loves the area and would love to stay in the neighbourhood. “We feel blessed to be an integral part of the community,” he said at a community meeting held Thursday evening at West Toronto Baptist Church. The consensus among the dozens of residents there, however, was that the proposed 1,670 square metre organic grocery store would add to the existing traffic congestion, flow issues and parking on an already narrow street. Yet, community members were divided when it came to their opinion on the proposed new location of the grocery store – some were dead set against the move while others were open to having such an amenity in their midst. “We never realized this w o u l d u p s e t p e o p l e ,” Dorfman told the capacity crowd. The new grocery store would have a floor space of 11,000 square feet and could have a parking lot of as many as 109 parking spaces – this has yet to be determined. “We’re here to listen to what you have to say. We
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Natural food store 'The Sweet Potato' in the Junction is looking to relocate around the corner from its Dundas Street West location to 108 Vine Ave., above, which would require a change in zoning by the City of Toronto.
want to do everything we can to work with Vine Avenue residents,” said Dorfman. “We think our new store will only add to the community.” A grocery store can be permitted on the site with the zoning bylaw amendment and a “satisfactory” traffic study, according to Toronto City Planner Derek Waltho. Added the applicant’s planner Lucila Sandoval, “the zoning does not permit retail so we’re applying to add a retail component.” George Tougas, who lives on Pacific Avenue at Vine Avenue, just steps from the proposed grocery store, pointed out that there is no entry onto Vine Avenue from Keele Street between 4 and 6 p.m. and wanted to know how this would affect customers and residents. “ We’re ove r w h e l m e d already,” he said. Dorfman said that according to a survey completed by more than 550 customers, as much as 55 per cent walk, many ride their bikes. Members of the Vine-Pacific-McMurray Community Alliance, a local advocacy group, voiced their opposition to the grocery store, citing traffic, safety, noise and parking as well as its proximity to Vine Avenue Parkette where lots of children take advantage of the
playground. “I see kids run out onto the street from the park,” said one. “It’s a narrow street for the volume of traffic.” Dorfman assured residents that the store will restrict its deliveries to after 9 a.m. and before 6 p.m., saying that The Sweet Potato only gets three to six a day and that trucks are not much larger than a cube van. This will not change if the new store opens, he said. City representatives said that traffic calming measures are an option and ParkdaleHigh Park Councillor Sarah Doucette said a traffic study is underway, separate from the 108 Vine Ave. proposal. Amid the questions and concerns, one resident said he was confused by the opposition to the grocery store. “It baffles me – usually, people move to be closer to a grocery store,” he said. Rob Playter, a 20-year resident of McMurray Avenue, said that once upon a time 108 Vine Ave. used to be home to a grain mill and there used to be a gas station at Vine and Pacific avenues. “Things are so much better now and you’re upset about a grocery store,” he said. If you would like further details, email city planner Waltho at dwaltho@toronto. ca or Doucette at councillor_doucette@toronto.ca
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EVERYDAY PEOPLE: After weeks of construction delays, the new Sorauren Park Town Square is finally open. Despite a hot and humid Monday night, residents of Parkdale and Roncesvalles Village were eager to welcome the city’s newest public space - with a zumba class. The space was outfitted with new pavement, a lush lawn and planted trees residents quickly began to water at the opening. Students of Howard Junior Public School also held a dance-a-thon fundraiser to install two new benches in the park. City councillor Gord Perks thanked the Wabash Building Society for its continued efforts in creating a multi-purpose space. “Already we see people out singing and dancing together and we’re going to be able to get a much more vibrant farmers’ market and movie nights and ways of just bringing the whole neighbourhood together,” he told The Villager following the opening.
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Big on Bloor Festival offers up hundreds of activities over two days The seventh annual Big on Bloor Festival, celebrating arts, culture, community and small business, takes place Saturday, July 19 from 1 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, July 20 from noon to 6 p.m. The car-free event boasts hundreds of events, activities and exhibitions along Bloor Street West between Lansdowne Avenue and Dufferin Street. Admission is free. Highlights include, the BIG Alternative Art Festival, featuring a collection of 14 distinct musical,
theatrical and visual art projects presented on stage, paraded along the street and nested within and during the larger BIG street fair. There will be a “Card-Yard,” recycled materials animated by architecture, art and poetry. CardYard will present interactive projects stations to create a participation village specifically for Bloordale’s BIG on Bloor Festival. Visitors can enjoy festival food stations, street food, patios and more.
The festival will include the BIG awards, presented to 10 outstanding local citizens, and the Bloordale Business Improvement Area will honor elected politicians and police department with an award of appreciation. There will be children’s and adult games, children’s storytelling, exotic animals, circus acts and aerial displays, bouncy castles, popcorn, face painting and more. For details, visit bigonbloorfestival.com
The Big on Bloor Festival takes place July 19 an 20 with vendors, music, food and art.
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*Offer available to all qualified retail customers who lease or finance (and take delivery) of a new 2014 Versa Note/Sentra/Rogue/Pathfinder/Titan models on approved credit, through Nissan Canada Finance from a participating Nissan retailer in Canada between July 1-31, 2014. Not available for cash purchase buyers. 1$750 Bonus Cash applicable to customers who lease or finance any new 2014 Versa Note/Sentra/Pathfinder/Rogue/Titan models through Nissan Canada Finance on approved credit on units in stock. The $750 additional Cash Bonus consists of $750 NCF cash and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Offer available for qualified customers only. Offer available from July 1-31, 2014 inclusively. Offer not available for cash purchase buyers. Conditions apply. Qualifying customers must be approved to lease or finance through Nissan Canada Finance. 2First four (4) semi-monthly lease payments and first four (4) bi-weekly finance payments of a new 2014 Versa Note/Sentra/Rogue/Pathfinder/Titan (including all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $750/$750/$900/$1,200/$1,200 for the 2 months or 4 semi-monthly payments. Consumer is responsible for any and all amounts in excess of $750/$750/$900/$900/$1,200/$1,200 (inclusive of taxes). After four (4) semi-monthly payments, consumer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. This offer is applicable to NCF contracts only. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. 3No charge extended warranty is valid for up to 60 months or 100,000 km (whichever occurs first) from the warranty start date and zero (0) kilometers. Some conditions/limitations apply. The no charge extended warranty is the Nissan Added Security Plan (“ASP”) and is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (“NCESI”). In all provinces NCESI is the obligor. NCESI offers a Gold and Platinum level of coverage. This offer includes the Gold level of coverage, be sure to see your local Dealer to identify the difference in coverage from a Gold to the Platinum level. ††CASH DISCOUNT: Get $2,250/$1,850 cash discount on the cash purchase of any new 2014 Sentra models (except Sentra 1.8 S MT, C4LG54 AA00)/2014 Versa Note models (except 1.6 S MT, B5RG54 AA00). The cash discount is based on non-stackable trading dollars when registered and delivered between July 1 – 31, 2014. The cash discount is only available on the cash purchase, will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance rates. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ≠Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on new 2014 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG54 AA00), M6 transmission. 0% lease APR for a 39 month term equals 78 semi-monthly payments of $69 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $5,391. $2,100 NCF Lease Cash included in advertised price, applicable only on 2014 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG54 AA00), M6 transmission through subvented lease through Nissan Canada Finance. $300 Dealer Participation on 2014 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG54 AA00), M6 transmission included on advertised price, only available on base model on a 39 month term. ±Representative finance offer based on a new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00) manual transmission. Selling Price is $14,949 financed at 0% APR equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $74 for an 84 month term. $1,499 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $14,949. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ≠MSRP starting from $9,998/$15,748 for a 2015 Nissan Micra® 1.6 S (S5LG55 AA00), Manual Transmission/2015 Micra 1.6 SR (S5SG55 AA00), manual transmission excluding Freight and PDE charges and specific duties of new tires. � $11,432 Selling Price for a new 2015 Micra® 1.6 S (S5LG55 AA00), Manual Transmission. Conditions apply. �Models shown $25,899/$20,719/$17,282 Selling Price for a new 2014 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG14 AA00), CVT transmission/Versa Note 1.6 SL Tech (B5TG14 NA00), Xtronic CVT® transmission/2015 Micra® 1.6 SR (S5SG55 AA00), Manual Transmission. �±≠�Freight and PDE charges ($1,567/$1,630/$1,400), air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, certain fees (ON: $5 OMVIC fee and $29 tire stewardship fee), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. Offers valid between July 1 – 31, 2014. #Offer is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (NCESI) and applies to new 2014 Nissan Sentra models (each, an “Eligible Model”) leased and registered through Nissan Canada Finance Services Inc., on approved credit, between July 1 – 31, 2014 from an authorized Nissan retailer in Canada. Offer recipient will be entitled to receive a maximum of six (6) service visits (each, a “Service Visit”) for the Eligible Vehicle – where each Service Visit consists of one (1) oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and one (1) tire rotation service (each, an “Eligible Service”). All Eligible Services will be conducted in strict accordance with the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan outline in the Agreement Booklet for the Eligible Vehicle. The service period (“Service Period”) will commence on the lease transaction date (“Transaction Date”) and will expire on the earlier of: (i) the date on which the maximum number of Service Visits has been reached; (ii) 36 months from the Transaction Date; or (ii) when the Eligible Vehicle has reached 48,000 kilometers. All Eligible Services must be completed during the Service Period, otherwise they will be forfeited. The Offer may be upgraded to use premium oil at the recipient’s expense. The Eligible Services are not designed to meet all requirements and specifications necessary to maintain the Eligible Vehicle. To see the complete list of maintenance necessary, please refer to the Service Maintenance Guide. Any additional services required are not covered by the Offer and are the sole responsibility and cost of the recipient. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain offers NCESI reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. Ask your retailer for details. °Nissan is the fastest growing brand in the non-luxury segment based on comparison of 12-month retail sales from June 2013 to May 2014 of all Canadian automotive brands and 12-month averages sales growth. †Based on GAC (AIAMC) Compact segmentation. All information compiled from third-party sources, including AutoData and manufacturer websites. June 24, 2014. ^Based on 2014 Canadian Residual Value Award in Subcompact Car segment. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. +Based on GAC (AIAMC) Compact segmentation. All information complied from NR Can Fuel Economy data and third-party sources, including manufacturer websites. Gasoline engines only, excludes hybrids, diesels and electric vehicles. June 24, 2014. iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All rights reserved. iPod® not included. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2014 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.
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