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INSIDE Local author’s new book a reflection of Canada / 2

PHOTOS People hit the streets for Big on Bloor / 3

Plant theft costing the Dundas West BIA

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ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com This year, the Dundas West Business Improvement Area (BIA) chose a bold design for its sidewalk planter boxes with a single canna lily, with its large, attractive foliage, as the centrepiece.

But, to some, it turns out the flower is more attractive than something to look at.

EVENTS Take a picnic at Vine Parkette / 5

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MISSING CENTREPIECE Helder Ramos is the coordinator of the Dundas West BIA, which incorporates the stretch of Dundas Street West between L a n s d ow n e Av e n u e a n d Rusholme Road. He explained of their 47 large street planters, the centre canna lily has been stolen from about half, and in some cases more than once.

In addition to the flower thefts, all of the street planters and their contents have been vandalized at least once.

It is becoming a major, and costly concern for the BIA, Ramos said.

“We have outright theft, where you can see that whoever (did it) took some care to also take some earth so the plants won’t die and they can be planted somewhere else,” Ramos said. “Then there is the >>>BIA, page 11

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Park advocates revive website Keep up-to-date on High Park happenings with highpark.org LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com

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Bloor West author weaves Canadiana through pages of his latest offering LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Author Ken Leland’s latest book, the historical fiction novel 1812 The Land Between Flowing Waters is a love letter of sorts to Canada, his adopted home.

The Bloor West and Jane streetsarea resident’s newly published piece is set on the Niagara and Detroit River frontiers during the War of 1812 and tells the tale of two families; the Benjamins and the Lockwoods.

In Upper Canada, the Benjamins, having just escaped slavery, join their Caucasian neighbours and friends, the Lockwoods, to defend their new homeland from the impending American invasion.

The native of Argos, Indiana stumbled upon the 19th century military conflict as a philosophy student at the University of Toronto in the 1970s.

“It saved my sanity when I was a graduate student at U of T,” said the self-described history buff. “When I

wasn’t working on my dissertation, I’d research Canadian history.”

As a child, Leland was a voracious reader. He attributes this in part to being an only child. He had to entertain himself and would tell stories and sagas. Leland’s parents would drop him off at the local library and leave him there for hours. One summer, he won a contest for having read the most number of books.

His writing, he says, comes from reading. In university, said Leland, he began to write his thoughts down on paper.

The novel he first began writing in university about Loyalists in 1812 is a far cry from the Fireship Press published 1812 The Land Between Flowing Waters. Although it sits in a drawer, the first book serves as background for Leland’s latest, published in May. As soon as Leland retired from teaching nine years ago, he set about researching and then writing it.

“I’m dreadful,” Leland exclaimed when asked about his writing pro-

cess. “I wake up in the morning, usually with a scene in my head. If I don’t wake up with a scene, I don’t write; I don’t force it. I’m not doing this for money; I’m not doing this for fun.”

He says he feels compelled to write, particularly about Canadian history, because Canada has been so good to him and his wife since they arrived in Toronto in 1970.

“The longer I stay here, the more I fall in love,” Leland said.

Leland, his wife and daughter moved to Bloor West Village 31 years ago. He recalls deciding to move to the area while sitting at his local dentist’s office and looking out the window at the neighbourhood. Leland is already working on a sequel to 1812. He’d love for readers – most of all – to enjoy the book, but also to gain “an appreciation for the folks who came before us and the wonderful legacy they’ve left us,” Leland said.

For further details, visit www. kenleland.com

Join in the Roncy Romp on Saturday The Roncy Romp takes place Saturday, July 27 from noon to 4 p.m. and starts at Roncesvalles Avenue and Dundas Street West.

Take a tour of Roncesvalles Village, historically a Polish neighbourhood. The stretch from Dundas Street West to Queen Street West on Roncesvalles Avenue features a vast array of restaurants offering various cuisines, cafés, bakeries, butcher shops, and fruit markets. On this tour, participants will discover many of the best culinary delights this area has to offer and more. rain or shine

Bloor West Village resident Ken Leland recently released an historical fiction novel, '1812 The Land Between Flowing Waters'.

Meet near Dundas Street West and Roncesvalles Avenue (exact location will be given once registration is confirmed by email). The tour takes place rain or shine. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Six generous tastings are planned within the neighbourhood.

The cost is $60 per person.

To register, contact suzanne@ savourtoronto.com

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Coffee lover wins chance to name new java blend

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Resident’s ‘True North’ chosen in Starbucks contest LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Of the more than 60,000 submissions Starbucks received in its “Name your Blend” contest to re-christen the new coffee ‘Starbucks blonde roast’ in Canada, Bloor West area resident Robert Jack’s name was crowned the winner.

Starbucks cafes across the country are now offering the newly-named Starbucks True North Blend/ Starbucks Mélange Nordique Blonde Roast coffee – as a brewed option in-store and in 1lb. whole bean packages.

“It’s pretty amazing. I never thought my submission would be picked,” Jack revealed to The Villager recently. “You always think it’s going to be someone else, but when I was notified that my submission was one of the three selected to be voted on I couldn’t believe it. I was happy to be amongst the final three. Then when the votes came in for ‘True North’ I was amazed. I guess the name and the description struck a chord with Canadian Starbucks’ population.”

As winner, Jack will be awarded a trip for two to meet a friend for coffee at a Starbucks store anywhere in Canada as well as a $500 Starbucks card and $400 spending money.

Jack regularly drops into the Bloor West Village store

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STREET PARTY: The Big on Bloor Festival took place on the weekend between Dufferin and Lansdowne where, above, Henna artist Joanne Rumstein-Ellis did up Danica Lumanja’s wrist, and (left) vendors like Mina Farouq stayed in the shade at her Artland Gallery booth.

Below, left, the Samba Squad entertains while, at right, Terumasa dances to the beat.

Bloor West area resident Robert Jack’s contest submission ‘True North’ is now the name of Starbucks’ blonde roast in Canada.

to enjoy a coffee – “and the occasional cookie” – on the patio to watch the goings-on of the neighbourhood. The Kingsway, High Park, Junction and the Stockyards locations are also on his list of regular stops. He first eyed the contest on an in-store display while in line.

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Having the opportunity to name a product and have it out in the market I thought would be pretty amazing.

– Robert Jack

“I thought the contest idea was interesting... It was based on more than pure luck, there was a creative aspect to it.

Having the opportunity to name a product and have it out in the market I thought

would be pretty amazing,” he said. “ Canada being the ‘North’ in North America, ‘True North’ seemed like a natural fit. It also had that sense of Canadian spirit. It was familiar, but unique – and it was representative of the country.”

Jack said he was inspired by his travels, particularly how he thought Canadians generally see themselves and how we are perceived by others.

“There’s a humble confidence – a relaxed comfortable nature that Canadians have about themselves and it seemed to fit with the atmosphere that I see/feel when I go into a Starbucks. It also felt like it was the right thing given that it is part of our national anthem. A bit patriotic, some of that Canadian pride showing through.”

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ur city is a bustling place where the day-today grind can take a toll. For those looking for a little back-to-nature respite, we’ve got the perfect adventure waiting for you, just steps away from your front door.

In this edition’s special feature, we highlight local hiking trails and others across the city where people can go to spot wildlife, keep active, socialize and reenergize.

Other stories we’ve collected online will take you butterfly watching along the Leslie Street Spit, jogging through the ravines of the Don River and exploring the ecosystems of the 250-acre Humber Arboretum in north Etobicoke.

There’s a surprising number of hiking and walking trails in our city. There are so we couldn’t list them all our view many, within our feature. you walk some of them True nature it’sWhen easy to forget you’re in the lies within the middle of a busy urban centre – like when you’re following the city’s limits winding trails through the tall, dense forests of High Park. Others have landmark reminders, like the condo tower that looms over the meadowland of the Humber Arboretum.

But all, some would suggest, have the power to refresh the spirit. The federal non-profit group Turtlefeather True Nature uses outings along these trails to help women who have experienced abuse gain confidence and reduce stress. It’s also a welcome outlet for groups like the Metro Toronto Fitness Club, who has been taking to the trails for years (nearly 50 in this case), seeking not only outdoor activity but new friendships. The group meets weekly for social walks and organizes social activities on a regular basis.

Though one wouldn’t normally associate hiking and city life, these protected green spaces prove the two can complement one another and we hope our feature will prove to our readers that hiking is accessible here in our communities.

So pack a lunch, grab the sunscreen (and bug spray) and head out on your own trail adventure.

These green spaces provide a natural oasis that can’t be fully appreciated until you’re there.

Take time for yourself, or bring the whole family and discover the great outdoors right in your backyard.

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It’s time to put the hockey talk on ice

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ack in the day, I didn’t have to rely on air conditioning to make it through hot spells. Talking hockey was enough to do the trick.

Not anymore. Fact is, talking about today’s NHL makes me even hotter under the collar than I already am, especially when you’re conversing with one real tough cookie.

Cookie: “I keep hearing the reason the Leafs can’t make any more roster acquisitions is because of the impact of free agency on players’ salaries. I know nothing about the business of sports. Can you explain that relationship to me?”

Me: “No problemo. Let’s say Team ‘X’ is interested in signing Free Agent ‘X’ away from another club. What that means is...”

Cookie: “Uh, I hate to stop you right away, but wouldn’t Free Agent ‘X’ already be on Team ‘X’, given that they’re the same letters and all? It seems logi-

jamie wayne BUT SERIOUSLY cal to me.”

Me: “Are you implying I’m not logical, Mr. Spock?”

Free agent frenzy Cookie: “Not at all. I just don’t think you comprehend the subtlety of employing variables. Why don’t you just make it Team ‘X’ and Free Agent ‘Y’ or Team ‘Y’ and Free Agent ‘X’?

It’ll avoid confusion. Trust me.”

Me: “Noted. So Team ‘Y’ wants to sign Free Agent ‘X’ for ‘X’ dollars, Now...”

Cookie: “Uh, uh, uh.

You’re using ‘X’ in two different contexts again.”

Me: “Team ‘Y’ wants to sign Free Agent ‘X’ for ‘Z’ dollars. You happy, now?”

Cookie: “Ecstatic. Carry on.”

Me: “What’s complicating this scenario is that Free

Agent ‘Y’ is also making ‘Z’ dollars and he’s not as good as Free Agent ‘X’, so...”

Cookie: “Hang on. Do you mean Free Agent ‘Y’ from the previously mentioned Team ‘Y’ or do you mean a free agent on a different team?”

Me: “Who cares? He could be on any team.”

Cookie: “No, he couldn’t.

We’ve already established that all the free agents on Team ‘X’ would be named Free Agent ‘X’. Ditto, all the free agents on Team ‘Y’ would be named Free Agent ‘Y’. So why don’t you just call him Free Agent ‘A’?”

Me: “Why don’t I just call who Free Agent ‘A’?”

Cookie: “The guy you just referred to as Free Agent ‘Y’” Me: “If you say so.”

Cookie: “Excellent. So, just to recap, where you left off, Team ‘Y’ wants to sign Free Agent ‘X’ for ‘Z’ dollars.

The problem is Free Agent ‘A’ is making ‘Z’ dollars and Free Agent ‘A’ is not as good as Free Agent ‘X’. Now,

please proceed.”

Me: “Proceed? I don’t know what the heck you’re talking about. Look, I think we both need a break.

Do you want to get some Chinese food? I could have sworn I saw a menu on the table in the kitchen.”

Cookie: “You did and it’s taken care of, pal. I ordered before you came over to save time, in case we got into one of our typical, lengthy hot discussions.

Here’s what I asked for, ‘X’ from Column ‘A’, ‘X’ from Column ‘B’, ‘X’ from...”

Me: “Uh, do you mean ‘X’ from Column ‘A’ and ‘Y’ from Column ‘B’, etc.?”

Cookie: “No. How on earth did you arrive at that conclusion?”

Me: “Your lecture on proper variable usage. How else?”

Jamie Wayne is a lifelong columnist, who takes writing very seriously. The topics?

Not so much. His column appears every Tuesday. Contact him at jamie.wayne@sympatico.ca

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BLOOR WEST happening in

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Explore Near Storytime and Craft WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. COST: Free Come and enjoy fun stories at the library and make a fun craft. Open to preschoolers.

w Saturday, July 27

Junction Farmers’ Market WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Junction Train Platform, 2960 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: info@junctionmarket.ca COST: Free Come by for local food goodies: farmers, artisans and prepared food ready to eat. Continues until Nov. 9.

Thrift Shop WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Emmanuel Howard Park United Church, 214 Wright Ave. CONTACT: Megan Kallin, 416-536-1755, www. ehpunitedchurch.ca, hwrdprk@ bellnet.ca COST: Items $1 and up Gently used: clothes, shoes, dishes and household items. Stock replenished weekly. Donations welcome.

Benefits outreach program.

w Sunday, July 28

The Hidden Film Festivals Worldwide 2013 WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Humber Cinemas, 2442 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: www.hiddenfilmfestivals.com,

looking ahead w Sunday, Aug. 11

Bunner’s Picnic at Vine Parkette WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Bunner’s Bake Shop, 3054 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Vegetarians of High Park, highpark@veg.ca Our next meeting will be at Bunner’s Bake Shop and Vine Parkette. Please confirm attendace before Aug. 4 marketing@filmfestivalguild.com The Hidden Film Festivals Worldwide is a new festival that aims to surprise you from beginning to end whereby giving independent films an exciting and unique international platform.

For our debut year we will be showcasing in Dublin, London, Paris and Toronto.

Invasive Species Removal WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Grenadier Cafe, 200 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: stewards@ highparknature.org COST: Free The restoration sites need help to continue to thrive. The native plants breathe a sigh of relief when freed from being strangled and starved by hedge parsley, sweet white clover, Himalayan balsam, and garlic mustard.The exact culprit and location will be determined right before our session. Meet in front of the Grenadier Restaurant at 10:30 a.m.

Cover your arms, legs and feet (no

sandals), wear a hat, bring water and sunscreen.

w Monday, July 29

Dr Seuss on the Loose WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. COST: Free Storytime and crafts for ages four and older. .

w Wednesday, July 31

Bat Night – Family Nature Walk WHEN: 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: 416-392-1748, www.highparknaturecentre.com/, naturecentre@highpark.org COST: $2-$5 pp or donate-what-you-can Hear at expert Dr. Brock Fenton teaches about bat cultural representations, physical and behavioral adaptations, threats, and current research, followed by a hike toward Grenadier Pond in search of bats.

Event will be cancelled in the event

of rain. Please bring a flashlight and your own lawn chair or blanket as the presentation portion of the evening will be outdoors on the lawn. Meet at the benches just south of Grenadier restaurant.

w Friday, Aug. 2

Travel in Style WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. CONCOST: Free Build cars, airplanes and trains. Ages six and up.

Junction Movie Nights WHEN: 9:30 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Junction Train Platform, 2960 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Kristina Skindelyte, 416-767-9068, hejunctionbia.ca/thejunction-movie-nights/, thejunctionbia@gmail.com COST: Free The Junction Business Improvement Area (BIA) hosts free movies under the stars every second Friday.

Tonight: Citizen Kane ( 1941).

w Friday, Aug. 9

Make New Friends Storytime WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. COST: Free Come to the library for fun stories, songs, and a craft. For preschoolers.

w Saturday, Aug. 10

WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: St. Chad’s Anglican Church (High Park), 260 High Park Ave. CONTACT: Rod Morgan, 416573-9233 COST: $10 A benefit concert on behalf of Welcome Home Children’s Centre, an orphanage for children in Haiti

w Thursday, Aug. 15

BNI High Park WHEN: 7 to 9 a.m. WHERE: Dr. Generosity, 2197 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Jacqui Synder, 647-404-9380, info@ adventourus.com COST: $20 per person BNI High Park hosts a networking breakfast meeting for local businesses. BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world.

We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. We lock out the competition by allowing only one business per business category.

Each guest gets 60 seconds to tell the group about their business. Bring 30 to 40 business cards.

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Council rebuffs taxpayers’ coalition proposal for more immediate reduction in numbers Showdown at Ontario Municipal Board a possibility DAVID NICKLE dnickle@insidetoronto.com A petition from the Toronto Ta x p a y e r s C o a l i t i o n demanding that city council immediately reduce its size by half was rebuffed by council.

In doing so, it may have set the stage for a battle at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), that could see voters elect a 25-member council as early as next year.

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I truly believe that we must do what the taxpayers want. They want less politicians and more action.

– Mayor Rob Ford

going to the OMB, we’re prepared to do so, and we’re going to consider everything that happened today,” said Matthew McGuire, president of the organization that he claims represents between 3,000 and 4,000 Toronto taxpayers.

The group, which was formed following the 2010 municipal election, has been a consistent advocate for many of the policies supported by Mayor Rob Ford, including the Sheppard subway plan.

When last month Toronto council supported going forward with a process to redraw ward boundaries in time for the 2018 election, the group launched a petition, demanding the move happen sooner and that council cut its membership in half.

The petition carries weight, because the City of Toronto Act includes a provision allowing a petition of 500 electors to force a municipality to vote on their proposal for redrawn electoral boundaries.

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You can reduce politicians. Keep reducing ‘til you get to one. Lots of countries do that. It’s called dictatorship.

– Coun. Adam Vaughan

The petition submitted by the taxpayers’ coalition had twice that number.

Under the act, if council refuses to deal with the matter within 90 days the

matter can go to the OMB, and any decision they make can also be appealed there.

Councillors debated the matter July 18, and voted 25-13 to deny the request.

Mayor Rob Ford urged councillors to approve the smaller council.

“I truly believe that we must do what the taxpayers want,” Ford said. “They want less politicians and more action.”

Ford suggested the move would be “risky” for councillors to support, because “you’re going to run against an incumbent.”

His brother, Doug Ford, took matters a step further and accused councillors opposing the immediate reduction in the size of council of simply attempting to protect their own jobs.

“It’s not about working

for the people – it’s about working for themselves,” said Ford.

“It goes across all political stripes.”

As he finished, however, he noted, “I got all the lefties chirping behind me, folks, they want to get that gravy train going again.”

Other councillors, however, pointed out the process council had set in place would do the same job. And many of them suggested Torontonians wouldn’t be well served by fewer representatives.

“You can reduce politicians,” said Trinity-Spadina Councillor Adam Vaughan.

“Keep reducing ‘til you get to one. Lots of countries do that. It’s called dictatorship.”

Do you feel the size of city council should be reduced?

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Runnymede Healthcare Centre receives financial support Runnymede Healthcare Centre was the recipient of two financial donations recently.

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T h e Wo r k s G o u r m e t Burger Bistro raised funds

through its grand opening in November 2012 when franchisees Manny Sohal and Gary Padda served complimentary meals to guests and members of the community. The Works donated about $2,000 to the complex continuing care facility for adults with neurological disorders, other chronic illnesses and palliative needs.

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Connie Dejak, president and CEO of of Runnymede Healthcare Centre (back row, left) and Carmen Dato, TD Bank Branch Manager (back row, second from left) with Runnymede's 2012-2013 TD Grants in Medical Excellence bursary recipients.

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LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Roncesvalles Village resident Melissa Hood, producer and star of Fringe Festival favourite Stop Kiss says she’s thrilled the play has been named one of the best of this year’s lineup.

The play, set in New York City, explores the unexpected love story between two female friends, a savvy city girl, who relishes in her magic eightball to make life decisions and a plucky teacher from St. Louis, who recently left her long-term boyfriend to pursue a controversial teaching fellowship in the Bronx.

What follows is a new relationship rattled by a shocking and random act of violence.

First written by American playwright Diana Son and

It deals with some intense subject matters, but at the same time, there’s a lot of humour in it.

– Melissa Hood

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Melissa Hood is the producer and star of Fringe Festival favourite Stop Kiss.

produced Off-Broadway in 1998, starring Sandra Oh, of Grey’s Anatomy FUTURE SHOP CORRECTION NOTICE fame, Stop Kiss had NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE FUTURE SHOP JULY 19 CORPORATE never been performed FLYER In the July 19 flyer, page 3, the Nikon D3200 24.2MP DSLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens and DSLR Accessory Kit package (WebCode: 10173221/10244038) was advertised in Toronto. with an incorrect product. Please be advised that the Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6 VR Telephoto Lens (WebCode: 10087475) IS NOT included with this DSLR camera package but is offered “It’s great, a wonfor an additional $229.99. Also, on page 16, the LG 6.1 Cu. Ft. Self-Clean Electric Range derful surprise that (LDE3037ST) (WebCode: 10241494) was advertised with an incorrect feature. Please be advised that this self-cleaning range is electric NOT gas, as previously advertised. audiences reacted so We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. warmly to the show,” Hood said. “We’re all Best Buy CORRECTION NOTICE just really excited to go NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY JULY 19 onto the next space – it CORPORATE FLYER In the July 19 flyer, page 12, the Asus has extended the life of Laptop with Intel® Core™ i7-4700HQ Processor (WebCode: our show.”

10256772) was advertised with an incorrect spec. Please be The production will advised that this laptop DOES NOT have a Blu-ray drive, as previously advertised. have three additional We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. performances at the Toronto Centre for the Arts between July 26 and 30.

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The feedback I got was that people really enjoyed the relationship that developed between Callie and Sara.”

Hood said she was surprised how funny the play is.

“It deals with some intense subject matters, but at the same time, there’s a lot of humour in it,” she said.

Being recognized as one of eight best productions – out of a total of 148 – is an acknowledgement of all the hard work

by Hood, the rest of the cast and director Shaun Benson, a Junction resident.

“We’re really thrilled. It was a great script,” she said.

“It’s really exciting for us that people really enjoyed the acting. It’s really encouraging because theatre is a tough industry. It was such a warm, positive experience at the Fringe.”

Rounding out this cast are Trish Adams (A Chorus Line), Ronnie Rowe (The Firm) and Anthony Ulc (Rookie Blue).

Show times are Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m., Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m. and Tuesday, July 30 at 9 p.m.

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>>>from page 1 Saturday night vandalism where entire planters are uprooted and thrown on the floor.”

Each year, the Dundas West BIA spends the lion’s share of its budget on planting flowers and purchasing hanging baskets to make the west-end strip an attractive place to be.

It hires a local garden centre, Vis Viva Gardens, to do the plantings and much of the work is sub-contracted to Parkdale Green Thumb Enterprises.

“Our planters this year are not looking as good as they could and we are attributing it directly to the beating that they are taking,” Ramos said.

People put trash in them, lean on them and crush the flowers and there has even been cases where people have vomited in them.

The BIA spends about $80,000

a year on its 47 planters, hanging baskets and plantings, and maintenance to the parkettes and the commemorative garden, Teresa’s Place, at 1525 Dundas St. There are four annual plantings: spring, summer, fall and winter, and Ramos said vandalism is a yearround problem.

There are some planters on the western edge of the BIA that Ramos said they have given up entirely on planting due to repeated theft of the plants.

“These planters are there to be appreciated by everyone in the community,” he said.

Ramos said there is the mistaken assumption by some that the City of Toronto plants the flowers, but he wants residents to understand the BIA does it all.

“These planters, not just in Dundas West but all over the city, are provided by the commercial

tips to the BIA membership to keep the street inviting and actively discouraging littering, vandalism or theft.

“We are spending a lot more time and money than I think we should dealing with this problem,” Ramos said.

He suggested reminding people that streetscaping efforts are paid for by the commercial property owners along Dundas Street West and their business tenants.

Ramos asked business owners to point their security cameras at the planters to identify vandals and then ask them to stop.

“If it happened to be the same person that caused $40,000 in damage, maybe there would be an incentive to recuperate that with a challenge.”

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Dundas West BIA has seen a rash of thefts from sidewalk planters this summer, with the centrepiece taken.

property owners and tenants and the businesses,” Ramos said.

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enjoy and all anyone asks is that people respect them.”

Ramos said he communicated

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“Our ultimate goal is to get people online to check out all the programs, to come and enjoy them as well as maybe contribute to their causes,” Caragianakos said.

Raising awareness of the website will in turn promote all the different groups in High Park, such as Colborne Lodge, the High Park Zoo,

the High Park Nature Centre and the Natural Environment Committee, he said. The new and improved site is set to launch in August.

“The aim is to create a youthful site for the greater park community,” said Sorys.

The resurgence of the website was prompted by a couple of significant events, namely the loss of city funding for the zoo and the fire that

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“We needed to come up with a way to raise money and awareness on these issues, which prompted all the different groups in High Park to come together,” said Caragianakos, who credits Sorys and Buckell for their leadership.

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being able to raise over $400,000, made us work together to keep the momentum going and to bring more awareness to what’s going on in High Park.”

The campaign began just over a month ago. Pamphlets outlining how people can get involved by donating or participating in High Park activities are currently being distributed throughout the neigbhbourhood.

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A relatively new resident of Swansea Village, Kidd said the walks have provided her the opportunity to explore the area, particularly lesser known places in High Park.

“I’ve really enjoyed them,” Kidd said as she traversed one of the many trails in the park as part of a recent tour called ‘Tramping the Trails’.

“The first one I went on was last year. It was based on a children’s book called Who Comes to the Park? What we did was visit

different viewpoints of scenes from the book. The author was here too.”

This particular summer day dawned overcast and muggy, but the rain held off and as many as a dozen people joined in on the walk, led by Roncesvalles Village resident Mark Ellwood, of the Walking Tours Committee, a group that has been organizing the walks for about 12 years.

“It’s quite the little committee.

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of the Grenadier Restaurant and Cafe for each walk. This one, ‘Tramping the Trails,’ was described as an interpretive walk about paths – a last minute replacement. Julia Bennett was scheduled to lead a ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ tour, but was called out of town.

“We tend to look at the sky, the trees, but this one’s about the ground. The ground we walk

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The walking tours encourage people to take a proprietorship role of High Park, to entice them to get involved in improvement projects and the like, he said.

People tend to not pay attention to what they’re walking on.

“We’re going to talk about who put this here,” said Ellwood, gesturing to the paved path he was standing on. “We’re going to go on different surfaces and discuss how they were formed.

We don’t think about what we’re walking on and here we can.

This is all about looking down at what we’re walking on.”

Ellwood led the group down along several off-leash dog area paths, down into Spring

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For more info about these trails visit www.ontariotrails. on.ca/trail-regions/greatertoronto-area

Photos, clockwise from top left: the Beltline Trail in city centre; raspberries along the Humber River; a black-crowned night heron near Grenadier Pond; running through trails at High Park; and the meadow walk at the Humber Arboretum.

Staff photos/JUSTIN SKINNER, ERIN HATFIELD, IAN KELSO

Man-made barriers like fences engineer how people explore the park >>>from page 16 interesting” intersection connecting Shakespeare in High Park and the off-leash area, Ellwood said fences have been erected to help “engineer how people move in the park.”

“How do we create access to all areas, while protecting the natural environment from offleash dogs?” he mused. “We’re using fences to contain dogs, wildlife and people.”

When one approaches a fork in the road, take it, encouraged Ellwood.

“You can get lost on these trails. You forget you’re in the middle of the city,” said A.J. Alberti, a member of the Walking Tours Committee, who lives near Jane and Annette streets.

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ment gardens, where people can rent a plot of land to garden, Ellwood pointed to the remnants of old asphalt. Further along, he said the trail was part of a former fitness trail that goes back three decades when ‘ParticipACTION’ was popular.

In 1996, the fitness trail became part of the off-leash area.

Across from Spring Creek, through a gate leading out of the off-leash area is a path that Ellwood said, “invites itself to be followed,” in part because it’s difficult to see what lies ahead.

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The Maine native recently moved to Kingston, Ont. to be closer to his elderly motherin-law. He and his wife owned a wholesale pottery business for years. Now, he spends most of his time sculpting.

“I don’t make stuff with an idea in mind ahead of time,” he admitted.

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The couple built their house in Maine with solar panels and kept goats. He and his wife now live close to downtown and walk most places.

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Mann’s work is driven by a belief that we should learn to live with far fewer cars.

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Call Peter: 416-554-3517

CHIMNEYS

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

Tuckpointing 416-686-8095

EAVESTROUGHS Call us at

416 798-7284 and we’ll show you how!

416-878-4731 EAVESTROUGH BY DESIGN We Accept Intallment Payments Professional Installation Seniors Discount EAVESTROUGH • SIDING

DOWNSPOUT DISCONNECTION WWW.CANATASK.COM BONDED AND INSURED

FREE ADVICE AND ESTIMATE

ROOFING DUN-RITE REPAIRS

• licensed • honest • reliable • local • experienced • insured • quality workmanship • seniors discount • references

P 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE e 416-997-3063 t www.plumbersdirect.ca e Financing Available r: (Met Lic #P20579)

647-990-4887

Call Ralph for your Free Estimate!

Auburn Plumbing Inc.

ELECTRICAL

Burton Electric Inc. 416 419-1772

Knob and tube replacement LED Lighting Aluminum wire reconditioning Permits and inspections

Pot lights Service upgrades Breakers/Panels FREE ESTIMATES

Metro Lic# P1538

For all your plumbing needs

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

Call for a FREE estimate (416) 738-0274

Master Electrician * License # 7001220 * Insured www.burtonelectric.ca mark.burton@burtonelectric.ca

ALL TECH ELECTRIC Contact: Jason Sa Master Electrician

(416) 723-1169

Specializing in removal of Knob & Tube & Electrical upgrades.

ECRA/ESA Lic.#7006706

CROATIAN ELECTRIC

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

(416) 234-9006

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

24 HOUR SERVICE Metro Licence #: 7000356

REPAIRS

REPAIRS

REPAIRS

REPAIRS

Since 1990

ROOFING REPAIRS Co. LOW COST REPAIRS EAVESTROUGH CLEANING ALL TYPES OF ROOF REPAIRS

• ANIMAL DAMAGE • ANIMAL PROOFING • GUTTER GUARD • TUCK POINTING • CHIMNEYS • SKYLIGHTS • FLAT ROOFS • VALLEY REPAIRS • ALL VENTING WORK • EAVESTROUGH REPAIRS • SHINGLES • SOFFIT & FACIA • WINDOW CAULKING • DOWNSPOUT DISCONNECTION • LICENSED AND INSURED

SAME DAY SERVICE

647-235-8123

SENIORS DISCOUNT

BEST PRICE ROOF LANDSCAPING, LAWN CARE, SUPPLIES • Emergency Repairs REPAIRS • Eavestrough Repairs

THE LAWN KING Lawn & Garden Maintenance Spring Clean Ups Lawn Fertilization Lawn Mowing Hedge & Shrub Trimming, etc. www.thelawnking.com

416-577-8444

• Shingles • Chimneys • Animal Removal

• SIDING/FASCIA • EAVESTROUGH 24 HOURS • TUCKPOINTING EMERGENCY REPAIRS • VENTING • GUTTER GUARDS • ANIMAL REMOVAL

• Ventilation • Skylights • And much more

$35

EAVESTROUGH FROM CLEANING FREE SENIORS DISCOUNTS ESTIMATES SAME DAY SERVICE LICENCED AND INSURED

NO JOB TOO SMALL

CALL 416-820-3634

• SHINGLES • FLAT ROOFS • SKY LIGHTS • CHIMNEY’S • VALLEY’S • ANIMAL PROOFING 15% Senior’s Discount

ALL TYPES OF ROOF REPAIRS 647-857-5656

CANADIAN

ROOF

MASTERS

• Shingles • Flat Roofs • Skylights • Chimneys • Eavestroughs • Repairs • Free Estimates

Save UP TO 15% OFF Lic. # B21358

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•Seamless Eavestrough •Soffit •Fascia •Siding •Leafcovers •Eavestrough Cleaning •Emergency Repairs

REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS

Waterproofing Chimneys Concrete Roofing Bathrooms Drywall Basements Garages

GUTTER PROS OF ONTARIO

REPAIRS

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ROOFING

REPAIRS

Home Improvements

2009 Winner

PLUMBING

REPAIRS

ALL-SEASONS

EAVESTROUGHS

REPAIRS

HOME RENOVATIONS

Fully Licensed & Insured

416-626-0777

www.canadianroofmasters.com

GEO ROOFING

• Shingles • Skylight • Flat • Chimney • Eaves • Repair

416-878-7667

www.georoofing.ca

TREE/STUMP SERVICES

Jacob Tree Service

est.

1997

• Tree & Shrub Removals • Pruning • Planting Landscape Design • FREE ESTIMATES 24hr Emergency Service

(416) 417-TREE (8733)

To h i g h l i g h t yo u r

Home I m p rove m e n t Business call

416-798-7284

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