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It’s no surprise to those who know her that Roncesvalles Village resident Karyn Klaire Koski has been chosen the Ontario team co-captain of this year’s Earth Hour celebration

by WWF Canada.

“Earth Hour is a passion for me,” Koski told The Villager.

“I’m a dedicated environmental advocate, a keen person. I do more philanthropy work than my real job.”

Klaire has been instrumental in organizing the Earth Hour celebration over the past three years in Roncesvalles Village in addition to her work as part of the environmental advocacy group Green 13. She helped see that a century-old, majestic, silver maple along Roncesvalles Avenue achieve heritage status and was awarded The Planet in Focus Green Screen Award, which celebrates compelling and innovative behind-thescenes stories of green practices in the film and TV industry.

The film and television producer and editor of an interactive magazine app says she’s not a fan of such phrases as ‘war against,’ ‘battle with’ or >RONCESVALLES, page 14

She is less concerned that they’re missing and more concerned that they’re alright.

Most of all, artist Tennille Rose Will would love to find out what happened to two of her paintings, which were hanging on the wall at the Rhino Restaurant and Bar on Queen Street West, just west of Dufferin Street. The paintings, said Will, whose studio is on Dundas Street West at Brock Street, disappeared over the

summer or fall.

‘Lullaby,’ which depicts two women, took Will three months to paint. Priced at $3,500 – the canvas alone cost $300, it is a six feet by six feet painting.

“Someone went in, took it off the wall and walked out,” said Will at her studio recently.

“Did someone throw it out? Was it a joke? As long as I know it’s loved, I don’t feel so bad.”

The other, called ‘Stillness,’ is 26 by 30 inches priced between $500 and $600.

“I was kind of in shock,” >>>LOCAL, page 17

MPP Jonah Schein calls for electrification clarification RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com Davenport MPP Jonah Schein wants more than assurances from the province on electrifying the Union-Pearson air rail link by 2017.

Both current transportation minister Glen Murray and his

predecessor Bob Chiarelli, as well as Metrolinx, have indicated completing electric conversion of the line from diesel is possible by 2017.

But Schein, the NDP’s transportation critic, insists there needs to be more than just words. >>>TARGET, page 5

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Four homes damaged in Osler Street blaze

clover craft: Simon Cates, left, looks through his wire fourleaf clover during The Artworks Art School’s family craft day on Sunday, while his dad, Christopher Cates lends a helping hand to his three-year-old brother Morgan. Bottom left, participants listen to instructor Jennifer Falvy as she gives a demonstration on the art of making wired four-leaf clovers.

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A four-alarm fire on Osler Street sent one man to hospital and caused an estimated $500,000 in damage on the evening of Sunday, March 10.

Firefighters arrived at 181 Osler St., near Davenport Road, just after 7 p.m. to find smoke and flames billowing from a set of row houses, according to Capt. Adrian Ratushniak.

Initially a three-alarm fire, the blaze was upgraded to four-alarm and required 80 firefighters and 20 trucks to extinguish.

“At this point, the fire marshal is investigating,” said Ratushniak on Monday morning.

Four homes were damaged by the fire, one by smoke, he said. A man was rushed to hospital with smoke inhalation.

The cause has yet to be determined.

“We haven’t even been inside. The roof collapsed,” said Ratushniak. “Likely, we won’t find out a cause very soon.”

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ith the impacts of the change back to daylight saving time and the anticipated increase of cars and pedestrians on the streets due to March Break, Toronto police have launched a safety campaign this week.

The March Break - March Safe Pedestrian Campaign will run through to Sunday.

Though already planned, this week’s campaign has been made all the more meaningful by the death of five-year-old Kayleigh Callaghan-Belanger on Cliffside Drive in Scarborough. Kayleigh died instantly last Thursday after being struck by a garbage truck while she was crossing the road with other children while on her way home from school. Police are still investigating the circumstances of the incident.

Her death has touched all Torontonians: drivers, pedestrians and cyclists alike. The consequences are most often tragic and devastating.

Sadly, this past weekend did not get much better on our streets. On Sunday, a cyclist suffered serious head injuries after being struck by a car on Bloor Street West, and a North York man suffered our view broken legs after he was struck by a vehicle.

Police launch Part of the police’s message this week is that safety is everyone’s March safety responsibility, and using caution in all circumstances is the best campaign approach while on the roads.

Part of the campaign will include increased enforcement of traffic violations committed by drivers, cyclists or pedestrians that threaten safety.

Parking officers will also be out dealing with vehicles parked in ways that might impact safety.

Police will also be paying extra attention to unsafe behaviour in intersections, at crosswalks and by pedestrians crossing streets mid-block.

This week’s campaign comes on the heels of a Toronto Police and GO Transit campaign urging pedestrians to Do the Bright Thing and make themselves more visible to drivers.

Const. Hugh Smith pointed out that pedestrians taking actions to protect themselves was not a case of blaming them for being hit by vehicles.

We believe everyone using our roads has an equal share of responsibility when it comes to the safety of others and themselves.

Drivers must always be keenly aware of the surroundings, following the traffic laws at intersections and not speeding, while pedestrians and cyclists need to improve their visibility and be vigilant.

Together we can hopefully avoid more tragedies.

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s we all struggle to pull our minds from the gutter of (alleged) sleaze, bad behaviour and public lewdness that emerged last week at and around city hall, it’s worth remembering that Toronto council has a major policy debate on its plate this spring: whether or not to host a casino.

Right now, the debate is alleged too.

It was to have occurred in the coming weeks, once staff delivered a final report to the executive committee and then to council.

It will be a bit later than that, we learned Friday; the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has been slow in providing the necessary information to make a rational decision on the matter.

The best current information we have on the benefits of a casino comes in the form of a hard-sell pitch from MGM Resorts International and Cadillac Fairview to turn much of Exhibition Place into a giant resort and gambling

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complex. The casino would bring 10,000 jobs, they say — good paying jobs with an average income of $60,000. It would revitalize the city’s waterfront around Exhibition Place and Ontario Place with new foot bridges, and spur massive transit improvements to and from the site. And on the subject of admission to what is left of the Canadian National Exhibition ... the casino would have it covered, for the next 10 years and maybe even longer.

Of course, none of that’s set in stone — or even in a remotely binding document. Like all the best pitches, the MGM-Cadillac Fairview proposition gives plenty of impetus for an irrational decision.

Right now, the rationalism is all on the “no” side.

The city’s medical officer of health has weighed in with a report indicating

that the adverse effects of a casino on gambling addicts would outweigh any benefits in terms of employment and economic stimulus. Developers in the downtown have joined small businesses there in arguing that a casino is the last thing that the city needs from an economic stimulus point of view. And that report from staff hanging in the air still hasn’t been able to pin down what kind of annual hosting fee Toronto might expect — which is the final demonstrable public benefit that might tip the balance, if it’s large enough.

Whenever that report comes out, there will be the question facing council: is a certain amount of suffering among a demographic of addicts and their family worth it, for an annual boost to the city’s coffers?

It’s a moral question, and fundamentally an ugly one.

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To the editor: The gridlock in Toronto is getting worse every year.

Our streets are plugged, which, by some estimates, is costing the local economy $6 billion a year. To add LRTs would be insane and only make things worse.

The obvious answer is to build subways to take the load off aboveground roads.

The subways that were built in the ’50s and ’60s have served us well and are still doing it now and will do it in future.

Let’s get busy and produce a proposal that solves our public transport problem once and for all. All large cities have regional public transport systems and all of them have subways, which have served them well.

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Target date for completing electrification of air rail link is 2017 >>>from page 1 “We’re looking for a firm commitment, a promise we will have electric trains,” said Schein.

Last Wednesday, Schein asked Murray to confirm 2017 as a completion date for electrifying the future rapid transit link between Union Station and Terminal One of Pearson International Airport, currently under construction.

Pressed for an answer, Murray would only say he and York South-Weston colleague Laura Albanese are working hard to get electrification completed by the date.

“I have learned in my political life to quite frankly underpromise and over-deliver on things,” said Murray during Question Period at Queen’s Park.

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‘FIRM COMMITMENT’ “People in the west end have heard this for a number of years and we won’t be satisfied until we actually hear a

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“We keep on hearing it’s possible but there’s been no actual time frame or funding,” he said.

The air rail link is scheduled to open in 2015 and, according to Metrolinx, will run the cleanest burning diesel trains possible until it is converted.

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TTC spokesperson Brad Ross said a testing version of the new Bombardier vehicle will make its debut on city streets in “the middle of the night.”

While no date was given, media speculation suggests the test could happen as early as this month.

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Roncesvalles Village BIA to co-host celebration >>>from page 1 ‘fight against’ when it comes to the topic of climate change.

Instead, she prefers to remain positive and upbeat.

“I thought her story was interesting,” said WWF Canada spokesperson Wei Wei Su. “She’s always been eco-concious. She’s very positive and energetic. Her attitude is, ‘why not make it

fun and engaging.’ That’s what we’re all about.”

The idea of team captains is a new initiative. WWF is in the midst of connecting with six people across Canada whom it feels have championed Earth Hour in their communities – like Koski.

“People from different backgrounds, people we’ve worked with, we want to tell

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their story and recognize them,” said Su. OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT For the past three years, Roncesvalles Village has hosted an Earth Hour lantern walk followed by outdoor entertainment.

This year, WWF Canada and the Roncesvalles Village

Business Improvement Area (BIA) will co-host the official Earth Hour 2013 celebration in Toronto on Saturday, March 23, starting at 8 p.m.

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by Earth Hour traditions in Roncesvalles that we decided to work with them,” said Su. “Earth Hour has had an impact and brought people together.”

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In addition to Toronto’s Earth Hour, WWF Canada will host celebrations in Montreal and Vancouver.

LANTERN WALKS In Roncesvalles Village, there will be two lantern walks, one beginning at the south end of Roncesvalles Avenue in Grafton Park and

the other at the north end at the Revue Cinema.

The two will converge at Wright Avenue where a stage will be set up for live music and speeches from dignitaries.

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Junction Seniors Gathering WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Pascal’s Baguette and Bagels, 2904 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Eleanor Batchelder, 647-235-0843, www.junctionra.ca/ junction-seniors/, eob62@yahoo.com COST: Free We meet twice a week at a local coffee shop for conversation, as a social network of neighbours. Friday at the above location and Tuesday mornings 10 to 11 a.m. at Agora Cafe, 3015 Dundas St. W. All welcome.

w Saturday, March 16

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 All proceeds go to outreach meals.

Items include gently used clothes, shoes, dishes, and household items.

St. Patrick’s Day Dance WHEN: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, Maple Leaf Branch 266, 3591 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: 416-760-9190 COST: $5 per couple, $3 for a single Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Legion. Price includes a bowl of

Swansea Town Hall Indoor Garage Sale WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: 416 392 1954, www.swanseatownhall.ca, frontdesk@ swanseatownhall.ca COST: Free Come find some treasures or contact us to book a table of your own to sell. Tables are $30 and $40. Three floors sales. Download registration form http://swanseatownhall.ca/sth/?p=2081

Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting www.thevillager.ca. Read weeks of listings from your Bloor West Villager neighbourhoods as well as events from across Toronto.

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w Sunday, March 17

Heroes of High Park WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: ajalberti@gmail.com COST: Free Documentarian and writer Julia Bennett tours monuments in High Park relating history and importance of many whose lives are memorialized there. Meet at the benches across the road from Grenadier Restaurant.

Sunday Outreach Program WHEN: 2 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Emmanuel Howard Park United Church, 214 Wright Ave. CONTACT: Megan Kallin, 416-536-1755, www.ehpu-

nitedchurch.ca, hwrdprk@bellnet.ca COST: Free Day includes: lunch, coffee, snacks, worship service and community dinner. Last meal served at 6 p.m. Vegetarian meal available on request.

w Wednesday, March 20

ESL English Classes WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Ukrainian Canadian Social Services, Toronto, 2445 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Olena, 416-763-4982, toroffice@ucss.info COST: Free Babyn Borscht WHEN: 1 to 2 p.m. WHERE: Ukrainian Canadian Social Services, Toronto, 2445 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Olena, 416-763-4982, toroffice@ucss.info

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COST: $5 Traditional Ukrainian Dinner includes Borscht with garlic bread, perogies, coffee and sweets. Help support the group’s social assistance programs.

Lenten Series: The Jesus Prayer WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: St. Olave’s Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. CONTACT: 416-7695686, stolaves@stolaves.ca COST: Free Evensong for Lent at 6 p.m., with light supper at 6.30 and an informal discussion from 7 to 7:45 p.m. with David Burrows exploring the psychology of the Jesus Prayer, widely esteemed in the Eastern churches.

West Bend Community Association WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Indian Rd Crescent Public School, 285 Indian Rd. Cres. CONTACT: 647-4788457, info@thewestbend.ca COST: Free West Bend Community Association monthly residents’ meeting.

w Thursday, March 21

BNI HIGH PARK WHEN: 7 to 9 a.m. WHERE: Dr. Generosity, 2197 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Patti McGuigan, 416-695-8600, Patti.

McGuigan@investorsgroup.com COST: $17 BNI High Park hosts a networking

breakfast meeting for local businesses. BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. Each guest gets 60 seconds to tell the group about their business.

Also, learn from Tax Accountant expert, David McMunn, CA, who will give a timely 10-minute talk on tax tips for the “Incorporated” Business Owner, and the “Non Incorporated” Business Owner. Cost includes breakfast.

Rotary Meeting WHEN: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Grenadier Cafe, 200 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: Scott Bartle, 416-7104383 COST: Free The Rotary Club of Parkdale - High Park hosts its weekly breakfast meeting with guest speaker.

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The Bloor West Villager wants your community listings. Whether it’s a church knitting group or a music night or a non-profit group’s program for kids, The Villager wants to know about it so others can attend. Sign up online at insidetoronto.com to submit your events (click the Sign Up link in the top right corner of the page).

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Learn to Knit and Share Your Expertise and Patterns When: Every Thursdays from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Where: The Four Villages CHC – 3446 Dundas Street West Join us on Thursdays to learn to knit, share your skills and patters, chat and relax!

If you would like more information, please contact Michelle at 416-604-3362 If you are living with low-income in the west end of Toronto and have questions about employment law you can access the Employment Law Clinic. The clinic offers free legal advice, information and referrals on employment matters including but not limited to wrongful dismissal, failure of employers to pay wages to contract employees, human rights violations, and health and safety issues. You can call to book a 30 minute in-person legal advice appointment. No advice is provided by phone.

Contact The Four Villages Community Health Centre at 416-604-3361 for more information or an appointment.

Expressive Arts Therapy Group for Women- free 10 week program that focuses on selfexpression through the use of various art modalities, sharing feelings and relaxation exercises; offered on Fridays, April 5 to June 7, 2013, from 1:30 -3:30 pm at Bloor site.

Please call Ela or Vicky at 416-604 3361 for more information and to register by March 25, 2013

Four Villages is an accredited Community Health Centre funded by the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network

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arts & entertainment

Tenderness and tragedy tells the story of The Drawer Boy MARIA TZAVARAS contactus@insidetoronto.com Stories that seem simple on the surface are usually an indication that something more complicated lurks beneath.

In the Village Players latest show, The Drawer Boy by Michael Healey, this scenario is revealed in a story that shows that guilt and the silent road to redemption can be a lifelong battle.

Still, waters run deep in this story about two bachelors who live and run a farm in rural central Ontario. It’s the summer of 1972, and while Angus (Douglas Tindal) is making a sandwich, he’s interrupted by a knock at the door.

It’s a young drama student from Toronto, Miles (Trevor Marlatt), who has asked if he can stay for a couple of weeks to learn about farming, which

is to be included in a play that his drama class is writing for their final project.

Angus tells him simply that he needs to ask Morgan (Steve Ness) and in this moment we realize there is something off and childlike about Angus.

Morgan, after some apprehension, agrees to let Miles stay, and explains to Miles that Angus suffered a head injury in the war and he’s been taking care of him ever since.

Miles accepts this explanation, and the first act is all about the follies of this student and his attempts to learn and integrate into farm life.

It’s the build up of finding out what truth Morgan is hiding that keeps you captivated as it slowly unravels. Some may say the show is about deception, but it truly is about kindness; caring for and shouldering the burden of altering a reality for another’s happiness, is truly a magnificent gift and heavy load, all wrapped up into one.

Also, it’s interesting how one twist of fate, like Miles showing up at their door, can be the catalyst to revealing what lay dormant for 30 years, showing every truth comes out eventually.

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The Drawer Boy runs until March 30, 8 p.m., at The Village Playhouse, 2190E Bloor St. W. General admission tickets $20. For tickets, call 416767-7702.

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Get a dose of spring with the annual Canada Blooms show, considered the largest flower and garden festival in the country.

Ca n a d a Bl o o m s w a s founded in 1996 by the Garden Club of Toronto and Landscape Ontario. In 1997, it was incorporated as Canada Blooms Horticultural Society, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to create a yearly international flower and garden festival that promotes the awareness of horticulture by featuring the best designs, products and services of amateur and professional participants.

Proceeds from the show support community projects that promote horticulture and enhance landscapes.

This year’s show, sponsored

by Metroland Media Toronto, takes place March 15 to 24

at the Direct Energy Centre (DEC), Halls A & Heritage Court.

The show offers special evenings including a Chinese cultural event and St. Patrick’s Day as well as special days highlighting Canadian Wildlife Federation, Metroland Media Day, Tourism Ireland and more. The festival also offers workshops, garden tours, marketplace and “Juno Rocks” Gardens, where JUNO Award nominated and winning artists Feist, Jann Arden, Keshia Chante and Royal Wood and Sarah Slean partnered with professional landscape artists to design and create gardens to reflect their personal styles and tastes.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $16 for students (13-18), free for children under 12. Visit www.canadablooms.com for more details.

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Ness gives such a realistic portrayal of Morgan and for such a tough and weathered farmer, his care for Angus is touching, authentic and such an amazing relationship to witness. Marlatt as Miles evolves as a character, in that he starts off as this green, acting student, but emerges from the farm a more enriched person, and he portrays that change well.

As a trio, they are amazing to watch as they act out light-hearted scenes to the more serious ones. It’s a great combination of comedy and tenderness.

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Local studio opened in October >>>from page 1 admitted Will, who is grateful to the Rhino for allowing her to exhibit her work without charging a commission.

“Someone had to have seen something.”

Will wonders if it was taken by someone who wanted it, but couldn’t afford it. She said she would feel better knowing if this was indeed the case.

Liz Szynkowski, founder and chair of the Roncy Rocks Music and Arts Festival, which Will is taking part in, said she would love to see Will reunited with her work.

“Really, I think that in her heart she is worried about whether or not her paintings are being appreciated,” said Szynkowski.

Will opened her studio, “Ro s e W i l l St u d i o,” i n

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This painting, called 'Lullaby' by artist Tennille Rose Will went missing from the Rhino Restaurant and Bar in Parkdale.

October. Currently, 10 artists paint and exhibit their work there. She’s trying to

recruit more artists.

Each pays $100 per month, which allows them to paint there and provides wall space while providing opportunities to exhibit throughout Toronto.

Will has been painting since she was 16, although she says she can’t pinpoint where her artistic leanings come from – her father is a butcher.

“When I said I wanted to be a painter, I might as well have said, ‘I don’t want to work,’” said Will with a laugh.

Rose Will Studio can be found at 1630 Dundas St. W. Log onto www.rosewillstudio.com for further information..

Anyone with information on the missing paintings can call 416-897-8057 or email rosewillstudio@gmail.com

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JOE’S NO FRILLS IN DUFFERIN MALL RAISES MONEY FOR PC CHILDREN’S CHARITY Owner, Joe Scire (far right), and his staff are excited to announce they have raised $9,262.00 for President’s Choice Children’s Charity to benefit local families. Donations were made by customers with the purchase of $2.00 icons. One hundred per cent of the proceeds will help children with special needs live life to their fullest potential and help fight childhood hunger. Last year, Joe’s No Frills and PC Children’s Charity helped improve the lives of five families located in the immediate area.

Second community consultation to be held in Roncesvalles with city planner A second Community Consultation meeting concerning a City of Toronto study looking at possibly permitting non-residential uses on the west side of Roncesvalles

Avenue is scheduled for March 19. The meeting takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Casimir Parish Hall, 156 Roncesvalles Ave. Residents will have a chance

to learn more about the study, ask questions and share comments with the city planner.

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The Swan & Firkin evokes British charm As an ode to British culture, The Swan & Firkin on Bloor St. has revamped its lower level bar and dining room to give you the most genuine British pub experience, this side of the Atlantic.

As one of many Firkins providing a new elevated customer experience, The Swan & Firkin is offering higher quality food and traditional fare for lunch and dinner. The menu now features items like Bangers in a Blanket, Stuffed Yorkies, Coronation Chicken Wrap, Roasted Tomato Mac and Cheese, savory Bacon and Cider Chicken and Spuds N’ Sauce, which is a British twist on a classic Canadian poutine topped with the Firkin’s famous Guinness gravy.

Every month, The Swan & Firkin features a specialty menu which pairs food with the pub’s drink of choice. This month enjoy the robust flavours of Guinness in a variety of dishes. Next month, look forward to pairings using Strongbow Cider.

From the Queen, to the Beatles to the London Tube and London Guard, Swan & Firkin is decked out in British memorabilia and iconic imagery transporting you to the streets in Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. En-

joy a meal or a pint with family and friends in big comfy chairs, leather lined booths or on stools around the spacious back-lit bar.

Colourful communal areas create a social atmospheres for you to sit back and relax.

The Swan & Firkin is located at 2205 Bloor St. West. To view the menu or learn more about renovations visit www.firkinpubs. com/pubs/swan-and-firkin.

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