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Fighting Eagle tourney raises $20K Memorial hockey tournament for Alex Shapiro supports SickKids LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com As many as 100 of Alex Shapiro’s friends, teammates and competitors took to the ice June 20 and 21 in honour of the 11-year old boy who passed away from a rare form of childhood cancer two years ago. The second annual Fighting

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Play space at James Culnan transformed into a special ‘village’ LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com It wasn’t so long ago that the kindergarten play yard at James Culnan Catholic School was a desolate and sad little place. The 30 by 60 foot space was covered in asphalt and offered little for the students to do. That’s why the elementary school’s parent council decided to take matters into its own hands. Through the group’s efforts and with financial support from Live Green Toronto, the kindergarten yard has been transformed into a climate change village. The new space boasts an outdoor classroom with a Live Green shade theatre, two honey locust trees, two L-shaped raised garden beds with native plants and vegetables, a totem pole and wooden teepee and five soil stations. “It’s got an educational purpose and protects kids from the harmful effects of climate change while helping to reduce it,” parent council member Maureen Smith told The Villager this month. Smith, whose daughter is now in Grade 1 at James Culnan, in the St. Johns Road and Jane Street area, said the need for rejuvenating the kindergarten play yard arose two years ago when full-day kindergarten was initiated at the school. To protect the little ones from getting bumped by the older students, it was decided to cordon off a portion of the school yard specifically for junior and senior

kindergarten students. However, the space left a lot to be desired. “There was no shade, no nature,” Smith recalled. A $17,000 grant from Live Green Toronto, a one-time $15,000 greening grant from the Toronto Catholic District School Board and support from Earthscape, the interactive ‘Climate Change Village’ became a reality. In October of last year, the shovels hit the

ground, principal Stephen Dempsey said. The parent council included several ‘before’ photos of the school yard in its Live Green Toronto application. “The pictures spoke a thousand words,” said Jeff McCormick, grant manager at Live Green. “These children never had any natural elements. That was something that spoke to us.”

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uilding an environment where Toronto’s immigrant entrepreneurs succeed is just good business sense. And the City of Toronto, through an enhanced procurement policy, has an opportunity to improve outreach and to really tap into the talents of immigrant entrepreneurs. In this month’s exclusive feature on pages 18 and 19, we take an in-depth look at the experience of the immigrant entrepreneur in Toronto. Being an entrepreneur can be a struggle. Being a newcomer to Canada can be a struggle. Put those experiences together and one our view can imagine the complications. Later this year, city counEnsure equal cil is expected to consider being called a Social opportunities what’s Procurement Framework, one for newcomers that provides “diverse businesses with equal opportunities to share in the city’s growth and prosperity.” Among the possible features: more online posting of smaller contracts (under $50,000), actively soliciting bids on projects below $10,000 and more education on how to respond to documents such as Request for Proposals (RFPs). Concentrating on the many talents newcomers could bring to our economy can only build a stronger city. Nearly half of Toronto’s residents are foreignborn. Sound policy reflects a community’s make-up. But even so, such a policy must be complemented with more outreach to ethnic business groups – to help dispel the perception in some quarters that there is an uneven playing field when it comes to municipal procurement and also to remove some of the mysteries around dealing with government. A flourishing entrepreneurial environment means new jobs and a better overall economy. It can also mean less reliance on social supports. Last November, we listed a number of items Mayor John Tory needed to make a priority during his tenure. Diversity – which included the issue of procurement – was one of them. There’s an opportunity to establish this as a priority, to craft policy that is inclusive, reflective of the community and beneficial to its citizens. Visit insidetoronto.com/diversity for coverage on this issue as well as other stories from Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods.

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ne might choose to look at the Toronto and East York Community Council’s move to slow down traffic in the city core as a bit of a retaliation. The June 22 vote came just a few weeks after Toronto councillors not in the Toronto and East York Community Council area voted to rebuild the eastern part of the Gardiner Expressway in the middle of it, against the wishes of every councillor elected there. So there is something of a statement in this vote: anyone who wants to drive on one of the city core’s well-treed, compact little residential streets will have to slow down now: what was 40 kilometres an hour is now 30 kilometres an hour. As retaliations go, this

david nickle the city one’s fairly benign. Slower speeds on residential streets will almost certainly result in fewer deaths and serious injuries from collisions between cars and pedestrians and cyclists. But it is also an historic exercise of power. Community councils have since the David Miller years had the power to make decisions on stop signs and speed on local roads without need for ratification from mayor or council or anyone else. Usually, those decisions are deeply local: in Toronto and East York, councillors routinely reject one request for a parking pad or a tree removal at a time.

Not this time. The reduction of speed limits will cost more than $1 million to implement, and it will have a lasting, if incremental, impact on a vast and contained area of the city. Toronto and East York has, in making this decision, effectively treated itself as not just a community, but a municipal jurisdiction all its own. Council could squash it all eventually – at some point, at least part of that $1.1 million bill will have to come before the budget committee and council for its 2016 allocation. On June 23, however, Mayor John Tory indicated to reporters that although he disagreed with the decision, he wasn’t going to do anything to mess with it. That is a sensible retreat for a couple of reasons.

First: the community council move may play as retaliation, but it is also a good public response to the rash of cyclist deaths that have helped define the late spring of 2015 in the city core. Getting into a pedantic fight over the best way to manage pedestrian safety in local councillors’ wards is a losing battle for a mayor, and also for other councillors. And second, it does Tory no good to get into a fight over safety with the 12 downtown councillors, whose constituents largely voted for Tory in 2014. It is a long ride to 2018, but even at this slightly reduced speed – it’s not that long. David Nickle is The Villager’s city hall reporter. His column appears Thursdays. Reach him on Twitter: @DavidNickle

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Get cozy under the stars watching Frozen Want to see Disney’s Frozen under the stars? Davenport Councillor Ana Bailao is hosting a movie night Friday, June 26 in McCormick Park, 66 Sheridan Ave. There will be free popcorn. Don’t forget lawn chairs, a blanket and beverages. Movie starts at 8 p.m. For further details, contact councillor_bailao@toronto.ca or call 416-392-7012. take in Little Red Riding Hood puppet show Help Little Red Riding Hood get to her grandma’s house, but beware of the big bad wolf. Annette library, 145 Annette St., presents a Little Red Riding Hood puppet show, Friday, June 26 from 2 to 2:30 p.m. No registration is required. Groups are

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Indulge in Maltese food while enjoying an evening of entertainment at the Imnarja Picnic (Maltese Picnic), Sunday, June 28 from 1 to 10 p.m. There will be an Elvis impersonator, John Cigan, folklore dancing and singing, the Malta Band, and a soccer tournament, among other activities. The event takes place in Ryding Park, on Ryding Avenue, off Runnymede Road. For details, email oesherri@rogers.com info at First-time homebuyer seminar wget

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Experience the many languages of creative drama with Theatre Direct Canada, one of the country’s leading theatres for young audiences, as part of a drama workshop at High Park library. The workshop, takes place Tuesday, July 7, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the library, 228 Roncesvalles Ave. This workshop is recommended for ages four to six. Call 416-939-7671 to register. Contact jrovito@torontopubliclibrary.ca for further details.

Junction Night Market aids food programs

The Junction Farmers’ Market presents the Junction Night Market, Saturday, July 11 from 7 to 11 p.m. The community event showcases local food and drink, featuring prepared food vendors from the weekly farmers’ market, local restaurants, breweries, cideries and wineries. Food and drink tickets are $5 each. All of the proceeds go towards helping community members gain access to fresh and healthy food through programs such as the Junction Farmers’ Market Food Voucher program in partnership with Four Villages Community Health Centre. Check out the market’s Facebook page or email info@ junctionmarket.ca for details.

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The unique “Walker Process” ensures that your project is overseen by a member of the Walker family. All the quotes are reviewed by Greg before they are presented to the customer(s) and after the contract is signed the project is monitored by Peter. At job completion, Peter meets with the customer to discuss the project, provide them the customer satisfaction survey and collect the last payment.

Upon the requests of past customers, Peter & Greg Walker Contracting have expanded the number of services they provide. They specialize in the installation of Roofing and Chimney Replacement, Eaves Trough and Siding, Windows and Doors. In 2010, Peter & Greg Walker Contracting were awarded the exclusive rights to sell Marvin Windows Fiberglass Windows in the Toronto area. PRIDE IN OUR COMMUNITY Peter and Greg Walker are proud to be long term residents and employers in Etobicoke. They continue to expand their efforts to give back to the community by sponsoring local hockey, baseball, soccer and basketball teams. An annual charity drive by Walker Contracting raises thousands of dollars for local charities including Sleeping Children Around the World, George Hull, Safe Haven, Mooreland’s Camp, Greeneholme Breakfast Club, York Township Tri-Hards and The Dorothy Ley Hospice.

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>>>from page 1 for the Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line. “Our Pride stickers are printed and are almost ready for sale,” Julia Mace, Trove’s social media manager, told The Villager on Monday. Trove has long been a supporter of the Lesbian Gay Bi-sexual and Transgender community having displayed the pride symbol in its storefront window for years. Last December its pride support came under attack when the store, situated at 2264 Bloor St. W., was repeatedly hit with anti-gay graffiti vandalism. Someone scrawled anti-gay slurs across the retail shop’s back wall, which faces

the Green P lot north of Bloor Street West at Beresford Avenue. Its storefront was defaced as well. Spray painted across Trove’s back wall were the words ‘Be Happy Not Gay.’ In the front window, the store’s pride flag was painted over as well. As far as co-owner Carolyn Eby was concerned, anti-gay slurs should be a thing of the past. “The pride symbol is welcoming to my staff, my friends, my family and clients to my store,” Eby said at the time. “That symbol means something to me. Someone’s trying to silence me. It’s extremely upsetting.” That was the first time

anything of that nature had happened to any of Trove’s three locations. The boutique has been in Toronto for more than 13 years with stores in the Annex and on the Danforth as well. “After what happened, people asked us what we were going to do in response,” Eby said Monday. “We thought this is a nice thing to do. It’s a great way to raise awareness and visibility.” The Pride stickers are $5 in support of the Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line, which was created for youth by youth.

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Family fun on Corso Italia Looking for a fun family activity? Check out Corso Italia’s Mercato on July 3 and 4 for a weekend full of excitement. Friday evening starts the event with a bang, featuring a performance by the Marc Jacobs Band. If you aren’t able to make it out Friday night, stop by on Saturday when there will be something for everyone. If you’ve had to listen to “Let it Go” on repeat, your children will love seeing Elsa, Anna and Olaf from the movie Frozen. They can also enjoy getting their faces painted, seeing jugglers and stilt walkers, watching a magician perform, seeing a clown play a banjo and taking home a balloon made by a clown. There’s no reason for kids to have all the fun though. Adults can look forward to a film, demonstrations from dance studios, a bridal show,

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High Park Restoration Site Maintenance WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Grenadier Cafe, 200 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: tinyurl.com/ pvqsyb4, stewards@highparknature. org COST: Free Maintenance, a.k.a “weeding,” is as important as planting and equally rewarding. Once the weeds are removed, the native plants have room to grow, display their beauty, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. Sites include the Sculpture Garden, the All-Star site, and the Tablelands (behind the Grenadier Restaurant). Meet us in front of the Grenadier Restaurant at 10:30 am, and we will direct you to the site. Tools, vests, and gloves will be provided.

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Canada Day in High Park WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Victoria Marshall, 416-7695072, peggy.nash.c1@parl.gc.ca COST: Free Celebrate Canada Day with neighbours and friends in High Park for MP Peggy Nash’s annual Canada Day Celebration. Music, children’s activities and a Canada Day citizenship ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. Annette Village Farmers’ Market

Presidents Choice, City of Toronto, Live Green Toronto and Botanical Art Ensemble. With the help of our community partners, children and youth will have the opportunity to engage in a therapeutic gardening program as well as learn the importance of growing their own food through the year as well as part of our Summer Camp program.We are inviting members of the community to attend the celebration and take part in the festivities.

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Drama Workshop with Theatre Direct WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: High Park library, 228 Roncesvalles Ave. CONTACT: 416-939-7671 COST: Free Experience the many languages of creative drama with Theatre Direct Canada, one of the Country’s leading theatres for young audiences. Recommended for ages four to six. Call to register. WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Runnymede Presbyterian Church, 680 Annette St. CONTACT: Ashley Davidson, tinyurl.com/pmvb2le, cremefraichefarmersmarket@gmail. com COST: Free Sponsored by Crème Fraîche Market Cafe, the market offers fresh Ontario fruits and vegetables, Ontario cheeses, Ontario pasta and flours, local sustainably raised meats, sustainably caught fish, preserves, fresh bread and baked goods, wine, prepared foods, and other artisan delights.

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The group now meets three times a week for conversation, as a social network of neighbours. Thursday location listed above, Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at Agora Cafe, 3015 Dundas St. W., and Fridays 2 to 3pm at Pascal’s, 2904 Dundas St. W.

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Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club Annual Barbecue 2015 WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: MacGregor Park, 346 Lansdowne Ave CONTACT: Tony Palermo, 416530-4233, www.dovercourtkids.com, tony@dovercourtkids.com COST: Free The festival will be celebrating the commencement of the new Macgregor Gardening Program supported and sponsored by the W. Garfield Weston Foundation, the Ontario Trillium Foundation,

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Junction Seniors Gathering WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. WHERE: Lunch Box, 1731 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Eleanor Batchelder, 647-235-0843, www.junctionra.ca/ junction-seniors/, eob62@yahoo.com COST: Free

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Drama Workshop with Theatre Direct WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: High Park library, 228 Roncesvalles Ave. CONTACT: 416-939-7671 COST: Free Experience the many languages of creative drama with Theatre Direct Canada, one of the Country’s leading theatres for young audiences. Recommended for ages four to six. Call to register. PAIL Network Bloor West Peer Support WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Bloor Street and Parkside Road CONTACT: Lynn Davis, 1-888-301-7276, www. pailnetwork.ca, support@pailnetwork.ca COST: Free PAIL Network is an organization of volunteers who support families

who have suffered pregnancy and infant loss. We achieve this through education, peer and telephone support. Parents are invited to attend a Peer Support Group to discuss the shared grief experienced after a loss. Please inquire about our One to One Telephone Support if you are unable to attend.

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African Roots in the Music of the Americas WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Bloor/ Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Melanie Ribau, 416-3937674, tinyurl.com/oqfroaw, mribau@ torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Gear up for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/ & Parapan Am Games by exploring the soulful sounds of the music of the Americas. Lionel Williams and his trio take you on a musical journey through the North and South American continents, exploring the African roots of Blues and Swing to Latin, Caribbean and Modern FunkSmooth Jazz.

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Celebrate Canada Day with these events West Toronto Support Services, an organization that provides practical assistance and social support to seniors, caregivers and adults with disabilities, hosts a Canada Day celebration, Tuesday, June 30. The festivities will take place in the main lobby at 1709 Bloor St. W. starting at noon. There will be a barbecue (with a vegetarian option) and entertainment. Call 416-653-3535 or visit www. wtss.org for details.

Yesenia Aguilar, right, her daughter Stefany Hernandez, 3, and son Carlos Gatica, 10, get a closer look at a member of the Toronto Police Mounted Unit during Canada Day celebrations held in High Park last year.

CASH HOSTS BARBECUE NASH HOSTS annual at constituency office HIGH PARK PICNIC wMP wMP Davenport MP Andrew Cash with help from Thomas Mulcair, leader of the NDP Party of Canada, hosts a free barbecue at his constituency office. The event takes place Wednesday, July 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be children’s activities and live music. To RSVP or for further details, contact 416-654-8048 or email andrew.cash@parl.gc.ca

Celebrate Canada with ParkdaleHigh Park MP Peggy Nash at her annual Canada Day bash. The event takes place in High Park at Picnic Area 1, via the Bloor Street West entrance from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be live music, children’s activities a citizenship ceremony and more. Visit peggynash.ndp.ca or call 416-769-5072 for details.

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>>>from page 1 From that conversation came the idea for the tournament, something that would be fun, but competitive as well. “Alex was very competitive,” his mother recalled. The inaugural event raised $30,000 for SickKids, $22,000 of which Alex’s friends, teammates and fellow hockey players raised themselves. “These are all local kids who want to remember Alex and do something for others,” Madeira said. The format of the tournament was comprised of fouron-four hockey games so that kids who competed against each other had a chance to play on the same team. This year, Alex would have graduated from Grade 8. His love of hockey and his desire to play began at the age of two. “When he started to skate, he didn’t want you to help him,” Madeira said. His father, Bill Shapiro, says he liked to say, “Charlie (Alex’s older brother) plays hockey. Alex is a hockey player.” In the summer of 2012, Alex was diagnosed with Undifferentiated Sarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. He underwent major surgery, chemotherapy and radiation and was in and out of the hospital for weekly treatments. His illness, however, did not keep him off the ice. “Alex didn’t want to be defined by his cancer,” Madeira said. His mother wanted him to maintain his sports and activities and continue to lead as much of a normal life as possible. As a member of the Toronto Eagles’ Minor Peewee AA team, Alex garnered the attention of The Sports Network (TSN) when he was supposed to get chemotherapy, but instead, when there wasn’t a hospital bed available, he went home, grabbed his hockey gear and joined his teammates on the ice to score the first goal of the year. It was that day he was nicknamed ‘The Fighting Eagle’ (watch the clip here: www.bit.ly/1IoP7L9 ). His peers, said his mom, describe him the best.

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Alex Shapiro’s parents Bill and Cheryl stand with the trophy for the winning team at the event on Saturday. Below, Ari Alakorpi scores the second goal for the purple team against the white team’s goalie Megan Foster. The purple team won the game 5-4.

“He was always laughing. He loved telling jokes. He was always smiling, a little shy, sports focused. He never gave up,” she said. Added his dad, “There was a stoicism about him. He had this really incredible toughness. I think that inspired people. He was so well liked by so many people.” The tag line for the tournament is ‘Play to the whistle.’ This phrase comes from strategy used for the Eagles’

city championship game. The team had a meeting to discuss what it had to do to win. Team members listed 10 things – which all describe Alex. The list includes, be physical, never give up, play with passion, no fear, finish your plays rigorously and be confident (even if you have to fake it).

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Canadian roller team announced The Canadian roller sport team has been announced. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Roller Sports Canada announced the four roller speed skaters and one figure skating athlete to the Games. Athletes include Jordan Belchos, of Scarborough, Mo r g a n e E c h a r d o u r, Christopher Fiola and Valérie Maltais in roller speed and Kailah Macri in roller figure. Roller speed skating competitors wear four-wheeled skates in which the wheels are aligned in a single row. Roller figure skaters compete in traditional four-wheel skates aligned in pairs at the toe and heel. Visit www.toronto2015.org/ roller-sports-figure-skating am Table wparapan tennis team named

Table Tennis Canada selected eight athletes to represent Canada at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games, including 2011 Parapan Am Games gold and silver medallist Ian Kent (Eastern Passage,

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City hall reaches out to minority-led companies MIKE ADLER madler@insidetoronto.com

oronto is edging closer to being a city where more than half of residents are foreign-born and more than half are non-white. But many first- or secondgeneration Canadians who own companies here think they are at a disadvantage getting business from city hall. “They feel there’s an unequal playing field,” said Zubair Patel, community relations director for the Toronto Network of Indian Professionals. This “long-held sentiment” among minority-led businesses covers not just municipal procurement, but hiring for city jobs, Patel said. When city hall and its contracts reflect the city, he argued, “it creates a greater sense of belonging,” but if not, “it slows down the process of integration.” Mayor John Tory is aware of the perception minorityled businesses don’t get a fair share. It’s true, but there’s nothing sinister behind it, he said. “The city just doesn’t know who these people are.” As long as minority-led companies know they’re free to bid on contracts, the mayor said, “that shouldn’t be an obstacle.” social procurement To change the playing field, city council started experimenting with a “social procurement framework” before Tory was elected last fall. The mayor said it could lead by next year to a policy ensuring one of three short-listed bids for each city contract comes from a minority-led or “diverse-led” company. “They will win or lose on their own merits after that.” The city has started posting contracts worth $10,000 to $50,000 online, and soliciting some bids for smaller projects worth $3,000 to $10,000.

It’s too early in these experiments to say if they’ve made a difference. Not enough people know about them, and the city hasn’t posted as many contracts as was hoped, said director of procurement Michael Pacholok. “I feel we need to be a little more proactive.” City hall doesn’t have a closed list of vendors, he said, but speculated many small and medium-sized companies could be daunted by large contracts or think working with government, “generally seen as very rigid,” is too difficult. Pacholok said the city wants them to know they’re free to compete, and if a company is small, sub-contracting is an option.

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In recent years, applying for city projects as a “diverse” company seems a sound strategy: in 2012, just seven per cent of bidders were “selfdeclared” as minority-led or controlled – which includes women, aboriginals, and gay and lesbian people – but they got $339 million in city business. In 2013, $434 million went to a self-declared five per cent. “There might be more out there that just didn’t tell us,” said Pacholok, who said his staff is planning more outreach to ethnic business groups on how to do business with the city.

“I think it comes down to using technology and using our connections,” said Tory, adding many large private firms are “doing a better job than the city on this,” and its government can learn from them. The mayor dismissed arguments adding a social procurement policy will increase the city’s costs or slow things down. free enterprise By broadening the nature and number of bidders, you can get a better price and quality, plus benefits you didn’t know about, he said. “To me, it’s a very freeenterprise way of doing it.” Courtney Betty, founder of the Diversity Business Network, said the biggest challenge for minority-led businesses “really is the lack of connections,” and providing opportunities for them will make us all wealthier. With a social procurement policy, “no one’s going to lose, but it will require courage to move this forward,” said Betty, a lawyer. “It’s the right business thing. It’s the right social thing.” He has faith Tory will make the right changes happen. “He’s a believer,” Betty said. Patel also welcomed the pilot projects in procurement, saying while the city should do more outreach, minority-led companies should do more research themselves on how to apply. A report on social procurement is expected to lead to a draft policy by the end of this year.

CITY CONTRACTS, 2013 % of contract bidders self-identified as minority-owned or controlled: 5 $ awarded to those businesses: $434 million

Help building a business FANNIE SUNSHINE fsunshine@insidetoronto.com

mmigrant entrepreneurs often come to their new country armed with a strong work ethic and grand ideas, but without the knowledge of what’s involved in making their dreams reality. That’s where organizations geared towards helping this targeted group come into play, with programs and service referrals available to assist those hoping to launch a business in the city. L a u r i e Fl e m i n g , c o ordinator of The Learning Enrichment Foundation’s (LEF) Emerging Entrepreneur Program, said the majority of the immigrant entrepreneurs she has worked with aspire to get into the food business, replicating what they did in

their home country. “The restaurant business in Toronto is hard,” she said. “Often they don’t have the culinary skills or the financial resources. Finances is the biggest barrier they face. Lots of people think the roads are paved with gold and the government hands out money.” While there are government grants available to entrepreneurs, often they will have to take second jobs to help finance their business, Fleming said, adding a restaurant idea might turn into a catering business. LEF offers two free components to its Emerging Entrepreneur Program: a two-week course testing the viability of an idea, making

tweaks and adjustments along the way, followed by a six-week program that involves taking their research and building a business plan. The entrepreneurs come from across the globe, Fleming said, adding her program has seen large numbers of participants from Central and South America, Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. “We have one engineer whose family has a clothing business in Pakistan and his family wants to sell their goods here,” Fleming said. “There is definitely family pressure.” Participants in the Emerging Entrepreneur Program will go on trips to Toronto Reference Library to get help with research, and LEF will bring in accountants, lawyers and mentors to help budding >>>newcomers, page 19

Entrepreneurs advised to ‘never give up’ w For more information on Connect Legal and their programs www.connectlegal.ca w For more information on Skills for Change, its locations and services www.skillsforchange.org

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n 2003, when Carolina Velez immigrated to Toronto from her native Colombia she had dreams of making her mark on corporate Canada. A 21-year-old armed with a business degree from a top-tier Colombian business school, she didn’t know her lack of Canadian experience would hold her back from climbing the corporate ladder. She’d spend the next eight years toiling in reception and clerical jobs, for which she was over-qualified, at companies where she had no real chance of advancement. “I’m not sure if things have changed for professional immigrants now, but for me it was very difficult because I didn’t have the experience (Canadian companies) wanted. I thought I was going to be able to find a managerial position Carolina Velez launched a now-successful business importing exotic fruit like this pitahaya.

like all my friends from university, who started working right away with multi-nationals in Colombia,” said Velez, who studied economics and international business at Icesi University, one of Colombia’s top-tier business schools.

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Even if you’re not finding your way right away, don’t give up. Follow your dreams and your passions and everything else will follow. – carolina velez

“I thought I was going to have the same luck here in Canada, but that was far from reality, so I started thinking, if nobody’s going to hire me to be a manager, I will hire myself.” So in October 2011 the entrepreneurial seed for ColombiaExotic – Velez’s now-thriving import company dealing in exotic fruits from Colombia – was planted. Velez was struck by inspiration in the form of a spiky yellow fruit from back home. “I was assisting at a business match-making forum

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Carolina Velez visits Vista Cargo in the Pearson Airport district, where she receives her merchandise.

in Toronto organized by the Government of Colombia and we were sent a basket with a bunch of fruit. When I tried the yellow pitahaya, I fell in love with it, it was fantastic,” said Velez of the fruit that would become the cornerstone of her start-up, which she describes as a “sweeter, more delicate

and refreshing” version of the dragon fruit. “I was filled with all these ideas on how to market it. I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t think about anything else. I wrote my business plan in a week.” While the business struggled in its fledgling years after

Newcomers have places to go for advice, support

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Surranna Sandy is the executive director of Skills For Change.

>>>from page 18 entrepreneurs in their quest for success, she said. As for how the city benefits from immigrant entrepreneurs, Fleming said if their business brings in even an extra $100 a month, it means they don’t need to rely on things like food banks. Started in 2013 as a pilot project, the Entrepreneur Connections program run by Access Employment has served about 90 people a year who are looking for ways to bring their business ideas to fruition on Canadian soil, said Irene Sihvonen, director of services and organizational development programs. “They learn about the market in Canada and develop and refine their business plan and idea,” she said. The free four-week program

touches on legal considerations when starting a business, employment standard law, Canadian workplace culture, networking and business communication, Sihvonen said, adding participants often arrive in the city without business contacts, which is critical for success.

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Some need a business plan, access to grants and funding. But they all have passion for starting a business. – Surranna Sandy

While the entrepreneurs run the gamut from arts and entertainment, education, health and medicine, 66 per cent ran a business outside of Canada and most seek help

with learning how things are done in their new country, she said. “The lack of knowledge of the Canadian marketplace, the legal requirements, accessing loans and funds,” said Sihvonen of the areas participants need the most assistance with, adding if immigrant entrepreneurs are successful, that means new jobs for the city and a better economy. And Entrepreneur Connections participants have been successful, with 61 businesses registered and 37 generating sales, she said. Surranna Sandy, executive director of Skills for Change, said some of the immigrant entrepreneurs who access their programs have strong business ideas, while others aren’t so certain.

“Some need a business plan, access to grants and funding,” she said. “But they all have passion for starting a business.” Most of the entrepreneurs come from South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, South America and Mexico and arrived in Canada within three to six months of reaching out to Skills for Change, she said. The biggest barrier they face is accessing financial support, she said. “They don’t have the broader networks yet, the social connections,” she said. By creating jobs and generating incomes, immigrant entrepreneurs are contributing to the city’s economy, which is a win-win situation, Sandy said.

launching in 2012 – Velez’s parents even sold their car after the banks refused to give her a loan – the one-woman start-up has expanded nationwide and, last year, saw its sales double. With Loblaws as its primary customer, ColombiaExotic now imports six varieties of fruit to the grocery giant’s stores in Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and New Brunswick. In recognition of her company’s strides, which Velez still runs almost single-handedly, she was named as one of the city’s Most Promising Immigrant Entrepreneurs in 2013 by Connect Legal, a registered charity that aims to foster entrepreneurship in the immigrant community. She was also honoured in March as one of Canadian Im m i g ra n t m a g a z i n e’s Five Immigrant Women of Inspiration in a cover story intended to motivate other newcomer women to reach for their dreams. To fledgling entrepreneurs, Velez offers one simple piece of advice. “Even if you’re not finding your way right away, don’t give up. Follow your dreams and your passions and everything else will follow.” WHAT’S YOUR

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The Baby Contest is back and everyone is a winner! All participating Babies receive a gift! Great prizes available to be won!! Saturday, July 11th, 2015 9am on the bandstand stage at Windermere St. & Bloor Street West The first 15 entries received in each of the three age groups (newborn-6 months, 6 months-1 year and 1 year-18 months) received by midnight, Sunday, July 5, 2015 will be our contestants...45 spots available in total. All contest participants will be contacted and given a registration number. For complete contest rules, please visit www.insidetoronto.com/contests.

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Public Notice 2015 Final Property Tax Bills The City of Toronto has now mailed the final property tax bills for 2015. Property owners are responsible for paying property taxes by the due dates listed below.The final bill is the second of two tax bills to be mailed this year.The interim tax bill was mailed in January. If you have not received your property tax bill, please contact us to obtain a copy. 2015 Payment Due Dates • For the regular instalment plan: July 2, 2015; August 4, 2015; September 1, 2015. •

Tips for seniors to keep active June is Senior’s Month and a it’s great time to remember the importance of being active, particularly for those in their advanced years. Many seniors want to become involved in activities where they can socialize and engage with others, but often don’t know how or where to go to do so. With health concerns often top of mind and not knowing where to turn to find out about senior-related programs, many seniors feel frustration about their limited access to community supports. The Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) provides seniors with healthcare within the home that they require, but also works with a variety of external community agencies to provide external help to seniors as well. For those who are willing and able to get out into the community (with

assistance, if required), there are a number of adult day programs and seniors groups that they can attend. Visit the Toronto Central Healthline for more information or call the main number for assistance. Other options for seniors who want to stay active include: 1. Keep Your Mind Working – Read a book, do a crossword puzzle, practice memory games. The more you use your mind, the stronger it will become. 2. Socialize – There are many activities that can support an active social life, especially for seniors. Day programs, regular phone calls with relatives and friends, online socializing via email or other methods are just some of the ways for the elderly to keep connected. 3. Engage in Light Exercise –

Physical activity has been proven to have positive effects for those of all ages. For seniors, who may have more difficulties exercising, something as simple as a short walk or light stationary exercise can make a world of difference to their physical and mental health. 4. Eat Healthy Foods – “You are what you eat”so make sure to fuel your body with the foods that will support greater energy and better health. Wherever possible, eat a balanced diet of fruit, vegetables and proteins to keep your body and mind on track. Toronto CCAC supports seniors in many ways and can provide referrals to a variety of day programs and activities. Visit www.healthcareathome.ca/ torontocentral, or call (416) 5069888 for more information.

For Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Programs: - 2-Instalment Plan: July 2, 2015. - 6-Instalment Plan: July 2, 2015; August 4, 2015; September 1, 2015. - 11-Instalment Plan: July 15, 2015; August 17, 2015; September 15, 2015; October 15, 2015; November 16, 2015; December 15, 2015.

Late Payment Penalties A late payment penalty of 1.25% on the unpaid amount of an instalment will be added on the first day after the instalment due date. A further 1.25% of the outstanding amount will be added as interest on the first day of each month thereafter, as long as taxes remain unpaid. Monthly interest charges are also imposed on any unpaid taxes from prior years. Penalty and interest rates are set by City by-laws, pursuant to the City of Toronto Act, 2006. Penalty and interest charges on overdue amounts cannot be waived or altered. New Online Lookups The City ofToronto has launched online lookups for utility, property tax, and parking ticket information. By visiting the City's website, at toronto.ca/revenueservices, residents can quickly, easily and confidentially view their account details or parking ticket information anytime, anywhere.Try the secure lookup today from your PC or mobile device to see your billing information, payment details and important dates. CALL: 416-338-4829 TTY: 416-392-0719

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