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NITTY GRITTY: MakerKids – a non-profit game, science and tech workshop on Dundas Street West – hosted a 25-hour Gameathon recently to raise funds for SickKids. Here Carolyn Van peers through her magnifier to make some precise adjustments to her project.

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The curtain is closing on the Runnymede Theatre-turned Chapters bookstore in Bloor West Village.

A fixture at the corner of Bloor Street West and Runnymede Road for 15 years, Chapters will be shutting down in the new year, confirmed a top executive this week.

“It’s a great store that’s served the neighbourhood incredibly well,” said Drew McGowen, vice-president of real estate and development at Chapters Indigo. “We’re at the end of our lease and the landlord can get far, far more money than we are able to pay.”

Since its opening in November 1999, Toronto’s commercial and housing real estate market has experienced “such a boom,” McGowen said.

Chapters must vacate the premises by March 31, 2014, however, McGowen could not confirm when the store would be closed to the public. As for its employees, they have been notified and all will be relocated to other stores, he said.

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Mayor Rob Ford admitted he smoked crack cocaine, once and in a “drunken stupor.” The shocking admission has fueled debate as to his future at city hall and propelled people to speak out – in support of the man and in criticism of him. Keep up to date on the latest developments at bit.ly/HHBOgi

Shovels dig in on new Sunnyside bike park Phase one of skills park expected to open next spring LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Construction has begun on the long-awaited and eagerly anticipated Sunnyside Bike Park.

The bike park will be situated on a stretch of land north of Lake Shore Boulevard West, between Ellis Avenue and Colborne Lodge Drive according to the City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation department.

“We are expecting to do some preliminary work on site this week and next,” said Scott Laver, natural environment specialist this week.

“We are working on a detailed schedule with the contractor this week, but we do expect to get things under-

way as early as Thursday or Friday.”

Bicycle Motorcross and mountain bike riders played an integral role in the design of the park, which will be used for off-road cycling and skill building and is expected to attract riders from across the city and beyond. a place for tricks The park will be comprised of a skills trail, pump tracks, a variety of jump lines and a large drop and wall ride. Amenities will include benches, picnic tables, drinking fountains and gathering areas in anticipation of families and those who have yet to try off-road cycling.

“We are aiming to have phase one of the park (the riding features) opened by next spring. Phase two (driveway entrance and other park amenities) will be completed by the end of 2014,” said Laver.

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parking lot in the southeast corner of High Park, Laver said the strip of land between the Gardiner Expressway and Lake Shore Boulevard was a better fit for its larger size, its accessibility and visibility.

Even though surrounded by roadways, there are still lots of trees and shade, said Laver, making it feel like being immersed in nature. world-class design The new park was designed by the internationally acclaimed Jay Hoots of Hoots Inc. – a world leader in the design of communitybased bike skill parks and trail systems – with input from BMX and mountain bike riders at a consultation meeting held in October.

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SHINE AND POLISH: Toronto police Staff Sgt. Chris Boddy gets a pink polish manicure from Stephanie ZeppieriManis at The Ten Spot spa on Bloor Street West recently. Friends, colleagues, the public, and the salon helped him raise more than $1,200 for the Canadian Cancer Society and breast cancer research. No word yet on when he’ll be back to refresh the colour.

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Unfortunately for many, that’s the extent of their personal commitment to the occasion.

What else can one do?

The answer is much more – especially today with the aid of social media and online tools. In fact, it’s become so easy to learn, spread awareness of our history and share the stories of our veterans that the question becomes, why wouldn’t you do more?

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View and share some of the 106 Canadian Army Newsreels being released on YouTube by the War Amps at www.youtube.com/warampsofcanada. The more than 20 hours of footage were filmed and produced by the Canadian Army Film Unit and document our troops in action on the front lines in some of the Second World War’s major events, like the invasion of Sicily and D-Day. Get the kids involved and have them write an online message (bit.ly/1a5dv6g) to our soldiers who are currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Help grow a permanent record of the veteran experience by getting in touch with The Memory Project if you know a veteran who may be willing to have his or her story recorded and their memorabilia digitized: www.thememoryproject.com Tap into any of these accessible resources and you’ll be helping to create a lasting impression of some of our finest citizens. After all they’ve done, that’s the least they deserve.

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Ford has absented himself from role of mayor

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oronto City Council is in disarray, and it will likely remain so for some time.

That is the one thing that one can safely write, in a column that met a late Tuesday afternoon deadline: just a few hours after Mayor Rob Ford made his stunning admission – that he has indeed smoked crack cocaine – and a few minutes after his late-inthe-day news conference that he still means to be mayor.

Things are moving quickly, and no doubt as this shows up in newspaper boxes and doorsteps things will have no doubt developed. But this remains: the mayor has admitted to smoking crack cocaine, sometime last year, while in office.

In doing so, regardless of whether he stays in his office, he has effectively absented himself from his role as mayor. Council won’t, and really shouldn’t,

david nickle the city support him.

Council is going to have to find a way to steer itself over the next year.

At the next council meeting, council will take some steps toward doing that.

Willowdale Councillor John Filion has brought forward a motion to temporarily strip the mayor of all his powers, seizing for council the ability to appoint an executive committee and deputy mayor.

Denzil Minnan-Wong, the Don Valley East councillor who has been one of Ford’s more effective lieutenants on that executive committee, is asking the mayor to simply leave and look after himself.

There was also word Tuesday that the mayor’s brother Doug could be off the budget commit-

tee, after he demanded Toronto police Chief Bill Blair’s resignation over the chief’s comments when he unveiled the existence of the video that appears to show Rob Ford smoking crack.

That sets up an infrastructure that might allow council to control its own agenda. But the task will just be beginning.

In a few weeks, council will have before it the 2014 operating budget to debate and pass. This is an area where a strong mayor either leads with a plan, or provides an idea to oppose.

Who will give voice to the vision for this budget?

Karen Stintz? One of the other pretenders to the mayoralty next year?

Now, almost certainly council will keep the city running, the tax rates reasonable and the services intact. But anyone who thinks it will be smooth need only look at the flail-

ing debate over subways versus light rail versus other subways to abandon that idea.

Council will also be making up its mind on the Billy Bishop Airport extension some time before the next election. Once again, some sort of decision will emerge – but it, like the budget, will emerge from chaos.

If Mayor Ford were gone, then Norm Kelly, the avuncular councillor from Scarborough-Agincourt, could ably step in and guide matters, in the manner of Ford’s mandate.

But as deputy to the crippled wreck that the Ford administration will have become, it will be difficult for him to do any better.

Ford has left an awful, filthy mess for others to clean up.

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Metrolinx unaware of how majority of neighbours feel about noise walls: resident To the editor: Re: ‘Group hopes province will halt planned noise walls,’ News, Oct. 24 I’m surprised to hear that Metrolinx and the architects it has contracted believe that opposition to the noise wall is a minority of people.

They are incredibly short-sighted if they are simply relying on people who came out to design consultations after Metrolinx imposed the wall on our neighbourhood.

As a resident living less than 100 metres away from the rail corridor, I have opposed the government’s choice of using diesel trains and supported efforts to electrify the lines, as have a majority of my neighbours.

We refused to participate in the design consultations because there was no meaningful consultation about the need to put them there in the first place.

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Flood Ford with emails to step down To the editor: Now that we know the truth about Mayor Rob Ford what are the citizens of Toronto going to do about it?

Ford suffers from an inflated ego and he can do no wrong, and wrong is what he is.

I think Torontonians have been more than patient and we do not deserve any delay in getting rid of the mayor.

It would be a good idea for mas-

sive protests and emails to assail Ford’s office and let him know we want him out.

I want a mayor who is trustworthy, principled, honest and respects the city he lives in.

I want a mayor who has sound judgement and the wherewithal to make Toronto a truly world-class city.

What I don’t want is Ford.

Kathleen Matthews

To the editor: An open letter to Mayor Rob Ford: Mayor Rob Ford, those hyenas in the press and politicos of the left are gloating you have hit bottom.

That may be so, but I hope you will continue to fight for us the downtrodden taxpayers, and that you will continue to serve us the best way you can.

I am not expressing my blind loyalty; I am expressing my continuing support of your policies

and appreciation of what you have accomplished so far.

Personal foibles As far as I know, your personal foibles have not cost me a cent of my tax dollars, unlike those corrupt, gravy-train-addicted, privileged politicos at other levels of government, whose outrageous scandals will continue to hit my wallet for many years to come.

I’d still entrust you with my vote,

rather than put your gravy-trainaddicted opponents in power again.

The gravy-train mindset at city hall has got to end.

To give you a historical perspective, during the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln’s most effective field general was General Ulysses Grant, who was known to love the bottle.

Upon knowing this, Lincoln made sure the general was well supplied with his liquid nourishment.

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Cyclists have to play safe on the road, too I have a comment regarding Toronto’s new Stay Safe, Stay Alert campaign.

I would like to congratulate the city on finally doing something about the daily after-dark traffic nightmare we in the city must endure. It is time that some common sense rules were laid out for the general public to follow.

However, I feel that the warning to

the cyclist’s section has been deliberately watered down. I don’t think that cyclists should merely ‘consider’ wearing bright or reflective clothing.

They should be made to.

I wish there had been some guidance regarding the quality of the lighting bikes. Most bikes that I can barely see on the roads are equipped with sub-standard front and rear lights that have all of the

illuminating power of a guttering votive candle. Running through stop signs and signal-controlled crosswalks containing pedestrians is a constant problem.

Cycling is not a safe activity and unfortunately bad things happen to those who ride them everyday. Can’t we just tell the cycling lobbyists they have to ‘play safe’, too?

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The ceiling was painted to depict a blue sky with puffy clouds; its complex lighting system projected a starry night and airplanes.

The atmospheric-style theatre is one of only three left in Canada.

Once Chapters leaves, residents looking for a bookstore will have these options nearby: n Pandemonium, 2920 Dundas St. West n The Book Exchange, 2938 Dundas St. West n Dencan Books and Magazines, 3113 Dundas St. West n Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Ave. n She Said Boom!, 393 Roncesvalles Ave. n Chapters Queensway, 1950 The Queensway

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Pa r k d a l e - H i g h Pa r k Councillor Sarah Doucette, who had just been informed of the news, said if Chapters does indeed vacate the property, she would hope that any new tenant would maintain the interior of the former theatre. Only its exterior is protected by a heritage designation, she said.

According to rumblings in the neighbourhood, O’Connell said she’s heard a large-scale pharmacy is looking to relocated to the building.

In 1999, Chapters redeveloped the old theatre, the “Runny” as it was affectionately called, into a bookstore while keeping the cinema’s atmospheric interior in tact. Built in June, 1927, the vaudeville theatre – designed to transport patrons to exotic places – was the first of its kind in Toronto.

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>>>from page 1 greatest thank you for your loyalty,” McGowen said, speaking to Chapters’ customers. “We hope you’ll stay with us as our customer even though we’re moving out of that immediate market. We hope you’ll still shop with us.”

McGowen called the store “an icon.” Its architecture and heritage “goes hand-inhand with a bookstore.”

“The neighbourhood is so fantastic. It’s a store that has little to no parking, but people walk to it all the time.

They’re so loyal,” he said.

He said he suspects the store won’t close quietly. Not if local resident and frequent Chapters customer Gwen O’Connell, who has lived in the Bloor West Village for 27 years, has her way.

“It’s really sad for the community,” said O’Connell, who knows some of the local Chapters employees.

“It’s a historical building and (Chapters) maintained its dignity and history. It’ll be extremely sad to see it go.”

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Swansea Town Hall commemorates its 20th year The Swansea Town Hall is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a cake and ribbon-cutting party in its new addition, the Village Room on ravine level, Sunday, Nov. 17.

In 1990, the Swansea Town Hall, at 95 Lavinia Ave., was in desperate need of upgrading.

The building did not meet provincial code standards, according to John Woodburn, a Swansea Town Hall board

member. To cover the cost of renovations, the town hall leased a portion of its land to the government for community social housing.

“The government came to us and said, ‘we have money for social housing.’

We thought, ‘that wouldn’t be a bad idea.’ The property was large enough so the town hall could stay,” Woodburn told The Villager during a previous

interview.

“The provincial government was willing to pay $1 million for the rental, so we made a deal with the government.”

The funds would go to the founding board of the residences, comprised of historical, horticultural, seniors association, ratepayers and the town hall, said Woodburn.

Two decades into the life of the town hall and it’s bustling with activity, according to facilitator Carol Walmsley.

There is no shortage of things to do each weeknight from yoga and pilates to dance and martial arts for adults and exercise, educational and arts programs for children.

Construction on the town hall’s latest room took place in 2012 and resulted in a

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Gta realtors release monthly resale housing figures Greater Toronto Area realtors reported 8,000 home sales through the TorontoMLS system in October 2013 – up from 6,713 transactions reported in October 2012. Over the same period, new listings on the TorontoMLS system were down.

“The GTA home ownership market has been broadly characterized by a rebound in sales since the summer. Market conditions have been tighter in some market segments more so than others. Ground-oriented homes listed for below one million dollars in some areas of the GTA have been especially popular with buyers, while listings for these home types have been constrained,” says Toronto Real Estate Board President Dianne Usher.

“The supply of listings for many home types and price points has either been down yearover-year or at least not up by the same annual rate as sales. The additional Land Transfer Tax in the City of Toronto and the removal of the government guarantee on high ratio mortgages for home purchases over one million dollars have arguably led many homeowners not to list,” continues Ms. Usher.

The average selling price for TorontoMLS sales in October 2013 was $539,058– up by more than seven per cent in comparison to the average price of $502,127 in October 2012.

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The MLS Home Price Index (MLS HPI) Composite Benchmark was up by 4.5 per cent yearover-year.

“Growth in the average selling price and the MLS HPI Composite Benchmark will continue through 2014,” says Jason Mercer, the Toronto Real Estate Board’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis.

“Inventory levels for ground-oriented home types will be low from a historic perspective and home ownership demand will stay strong as affordability remains in check due to the continuation of accommodative borrowing costs.”

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Create a condo checklist According to a recent forecast from the Canadian Real Estate Association, the housing market is poised to see 3.4 per cent growth in the coming year – and more and more of us are choosing condominiums.

Clients should pay close attention to the fine print before signing on the dotted line. Buying a home, whether it is a condo or a single family house, is one of the biggest financial commitments you will make in your life. There are important differences between purchasing single and multi-family homes. When it comes to condos, keeping a few important details in mind can save you headaches in the long run.

Ask questions. Knowing the building's history will give you peace of mind. Important questions to ask include: Do the unit owners own the recreational facilities as part of the common property, or does the condominium corporation lease them? How many units are rented? How much money is in the reserve fund and what major expenses, if any, are being considered in the reserve fund plan?

Schedule a comprehensive home inspection.

This examination should not only include the unit you're considering, but also the building envelope and common areas. When selecting an inspector or engineer, make sure they are qualified to provide a complete and reliable inspection. This will protect your investment in the long run.

Watch for last minute changes. If you've purchased a new-build condo, there is a chance that last minute changes may be made by contractors in construction. Keep a close eye out and don't be afraid to ask questions if something isn't as was initially agreed on.

Know what your condo board will cover. Anything to do with the complex's structure is the responsibility of the condominium corporation, but you will need to secure your own insurance to cover personal property, liability or any changes you choose to make to the unit. Understanding the condo corporation and the stability of the reserve funds is crucial.

It is critical that you work with your broker to ensure that you not only protect yourself from losses to your own property, but also any costs that may be incurred from losses to the rest of the property that might be underinsured through the corporation.

Be proactive with your insurance broker. Depending on the use of your condo, your insurance needs may change.

Many condo owners don't realize that by taking on a roommate, or leasing out their unit, their current policy may no longer cover them. Updating your broker on anything from new, valuable contents to cohabitation will ensure that you're properly insured.

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Second floor features hardwood floors and completely renovated bath with heated floors. Professionally finished lower level with family room, office nook and combined 3-piece bath with laundry. Great location with easy access to transit, major routes and new retail being built at Keele and St. Clair.

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Hone your scrabble skills; give blood Do you enjoy playing the popular board game Scrabble? Have fun and meet new people while enhancing your Scrabble skills Monday, Nov. 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Jane/Dundas Library, 620 Jane St. To register, call 416-3941014.

Have you given blood lately or would you consider becoming a donor?

The Canadian Blood Services is holding a blood donor clinic at the Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave., Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Rousseau Room. Call 416-9749900 for further details

brainstorm ideas for new community hub whelp

Imagine a community hub at the former police station on Mavety Street.

Brainstorming sessions will be held Saturday Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Junction Farmers’ Market; Nov. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Jane/Dundas St. Library, 620 Jane St. and Nov. 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Galaxy Donuts, 369 Keele St. A town hall meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 25 at 3030, 3030 Dundas St. West at 7 p.m.

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Green 13 and Runnymede library, 2178 Bloor St. W., present a free screening of Gasland II Tuesday,

Volunteers needed at storefront cafe Do you have a passion for helping intergalactic travellers find their way or a knack for alien dialects?

The Intergalactic Travel Authority is seeking friendly volunteers to help operate the storefront. Shifts are at least three hours, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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Gasland Part II argues that the gas industry’s portrayal of natural gas as a clean and safe alternative to oil is a myth and that fracked wells inevitably leak over time, contaminating water and air,

with the potent greenhouse gas, methane.

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Project aims for 600 more participants >>>from page 1 Project Neutral.

The survey identifies where households create the most greenhouse gas emissions.

Since its inception, as many as 600 households have taken part in the household challenge with a goal of 600 more this time around. Residents have until Dec. 1 to complete it.

Two years ago, community leaders in the neighbourhoods of the Junction and Riverdale banded together with Project Neutral to see who could entice the most residents to complete the survey.

During the first year, the two tied. The following year, boundaries were expanded to

include households in wards 13 and 30.

Last year’s survey results indicate that Junction residents living in a single-family detached or semi-detached home produce a smaller footprint than those in Riverdale.

However, Riverdale residents living in a townhouse or apartment have a smaller footprint than those in the Junction.

works to enable “systemic change” in response to climate change.

The results of the survey give residents an idea of what their household carbon footprint is and what they can do to reduce it, Zupancic said.

Last year’s survey showed that the average household transportation footprint in the Junction was 11.9 tonnes versus 12.7 tonnes in Riverdale; the average distance travelled – by bus, streetcar or subway – per household was 63 kilometres in the Junction and 51 kilometres in Riverdale.

systemic change In its quest for carbon neutrality, Project Neutral often comes across people who are overwhelmed by the complexity of climate change and feeling helpless as to what they can do. The organization

For more information on Project Neutral or to complete the survey, visit www. projectneutral.org

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Learn all about high school TDSB hosts info nights Toronto District School Board (TDSB) high schools across the Bloor West area are hosting information nights for parents and Grade 8 students over the next few months.

These nights will help students learn about the different options available so that they can make an informed decision when choosing a high school. Information nights in the area include: n Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m., We s t e r n Te c h n i c a l Commercial School, 125 Evelyn Cres., 416-393-0500,

for students interested in the regular program, Nov. 26, 6:30 p.m. for students interested in the specialized programs n Nov. 2 0 , 7 p . m . , Runnymede Collegiate Institute, 569 Jane St., 416394-3200 (Runnymede CI offers Math/Science Focus and Advanced Placement programs) n Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., Oakwood Collegiate Institute, 991 St. Clair Ave. W., 416-393-1780, (Oakwood CI offers Extended French and Specialist High Skills Major programs) n Nov. 27, 6:30 p.m.

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CI offers a Specialist High Skills Major program) n Dec. 5, 7 p.m., Parkdale Collegiate Institute, 209 Jameson Ave., 416-3939000, (Parkdale CI offers International Baccalaureate and Specialist High Skills Major programs) n Jan. 7, 2014, 7 p.m., Humberside Collegiate Institute, 280 Quebec Ave., 416-393-8122 (Humberside CI offers Extended French and French Immersion programs) n Jan. 20, 2014, 7 p.m., Alpha II Alternative, 1141 Bloor St. W., 416-393-0501.

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Remembrance Day is a tradition to share across generations Many children know that Remembrance Day is a solemn time to commemorate soldiers’ achievements and sacrifices and to pay respect to solders who died in battle. But they might not know the significance behind the poppy or why we commemorate on November 11. Here is a brief history of some Remembrance Day traditions to share with the kids.

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Armistice Day Remembrance Day was once known as Armistice Day because it marks the signing of the armistice that put an end to the hostilities of World War I. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, guns fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare between the Germans and Allied troops. The armistice agreement was signed in a French train carriage at 11 a.m.

Remembrance Day evolution Armistice Day was renamed Remem-

brance Day after World War II to commemorate soldiers from both world wars.

It is now used as a way to pay hommage to any fallen soldier.

In Canada, Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday in many provinces and territories. Official national ceremonies are held at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Events begin with the tolling of the Carillon in the Peace Tower, during which members of the Canadian Forces participate and congregate at Confederation Square. Similar ceremonies take place in provincial capitals across the country. Very often moments of silence are offered for lost lives.

What about the poppies?

One of the unifying symbols of Remembrance Day is the poppy that is worn to honor lost soldiers. The bold, red color of the flower has become an enduring symbol of those who died so that others may be free.

The poppy became a symbol for a spe-

cific reason. Some of the most concentrated fighting of World War I took place in Flanders, a region in western Belgium. As a result of the fighting, most signs of natural life had been obliterated from the region, leaving behind mud and not much else. The only living thing to survive was the poppy flower, which bloomed with the coming of the warm weather the year after fighting in the region had ceased.

Poppies grow in disturbed soil and can lie dormant in the ground without germinating. Without the war, they may have never come to the surface.

John McCrae, a doctor serving with the Canadian Armed Forces, was moved by the vision of poppies flowering in Flanders and wrote a poem titled “In Flanders Fields.” After the poem was published, it received international acclaim, and the poppy became a popular symbol of those lost in battle.

Men traditionally wear the poppy on the left side of the chest, where a military medal would be placed. Wom-

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Bloor West Village Arts and Crafts Show and Sale WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd. CONTACT: Janet Mather, 416-767-1093, themathers@rogers. com COST: $2 Thirty-second annual craft show featuring seven rooms showcasing the crafts of over 60 exhibitors in ceramics, woodwork, knitting, quilting, jewelry and home-baked goods.

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St. Joan of Arc CWL Christmas Bazaar WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 1701 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Maria Caprara, domandmar@rogers.com COST: Free Annual Christian Women’s League Christmas Bazaar.

Macro Photography Workshop: Closer to Nature WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m. WHERE: High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: High Park Nature Centre, 416-392-1748, ext. 2, naturecentre@ highpark.org COST: $65 Join seasoned nature photographer Max Skwarna as he helps you take your macro photography to the next

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Junction Jam: A Vespers Service WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: St. John’s Anglican Church, West Toronto, 288 Humberside Ave. CONTACT: The Rev. Samantha Caravan, 416-7632393, pastor@sjwt.ca COST: Freewill offering Junction Jam is an evening of prayer wrapped in excellent music. This wweek: The Dixie Demons.

Nutcracker Fair WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Church of St. Martin in-the-Fields, 151 Glenlake Avenue CONTACT: 416-767-7491 COST: Free Christmas bazaar with silent auction, bake table featuring homemade pies and preserves, holiday baking, gifts, knits and more. Peameal bacon brunch, Lunchtime café. Wheelchair accessible.

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Stepping Stones-Spanish WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: Dufferin/St. Clair Library, 1625 Dufferin St. CONTACT: Karina, 416-3942424, ext. 225 COST: Free Free six-week program in Spanish for parents and caregivers of children up to six years of age. Discussion on: routines, transportation, communication, discipline and other topics.

Starts today until Dec. 16.

Remembrance Day Ceremony WHEN: 10:45 a.m. to noon WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. Swansea Town Hall commemorates the men of Swansea who gave their lives in the First World War and for whom the Swansea Memorial Library was created. Also honoured are those who served in wars and

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Meditation for Daily Life WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, 416-762-8033, info@ kadampa.ca COST: $10/class $40/ five classes Healing ourself and others from within. These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace. Each class consists of two guided meditations to let go of negativity. No pre-registration is required.

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Introduction to Buddhism WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Runnymede Public Library, 2178 Bloor St.

Seniors Art Class - Multi-Media WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavina Ave CONTACT: Swansea Area Seniors Association, 416-392-1953, swanseaareaseniors@gmail.com COST: $30 per month Instructor guided weekly sessions let you sketch, paint and choose your medium in watercolours, acrylics or pastels. Discover your talent.

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Lambton House Restoration WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Jane/ Dundas Library, 620 Jane St. CONTACT: Kara Miley, 416-394-1085 COST: Free Volunteers from Lambton House will host a presentation on the historic restoration of a local history landmark, Lambton House, the last remaining historically designated building on the Humber River from the Lambton Mills period.

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Junction Residents Association WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: West Toronto Baptist Church, 3049 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Eleanor Batchelder, 647-235-0843, unctionra.ca, info@ junctionra.ca COST: Free Biimonthly public meeting and Annual General Meeting. Members will vote on officers for the coming year.

We will discuss goals for the JRA.

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

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Advisory panel says ‘Big Move’ could still be modified Report states dividing plan into ‘digestible phases’ would reduce funding pressure RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com A report from an advisory panel convened by the premier to examine transit-focused taxes and fees says Metrolinx’s Big Move plan could be further modified.

The Transit We Need, the new report from the Transit Investment Strategy Advisory Panel, suggests elements of The Big Move – which aims to build over 100-kilometres of new transit connections across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area over 25 years – may require “strategic modifications” due to the financial constraints of the provincial Liberals.

“As a result of both changing conditions and emerging priorities, the Panel does not view The Big Move as written in stone,” states the report, listing a number of factors such as a provincial stimulus plan in the wake of a worldwide economic recession that created a higher provincial budget deficit, and the need to tie infrastructure construction

said a future relief subway line could potentially extend in a “big U” stretching past the 416-area code and into the 905 in order to take advantage of employment there.

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Construction on the LRT looking west on Eglinton Avenue West. to job creation. of an upcoming economic The 13-member panel was update to be announced in named by Premier Kathleen November.

Wynne in September to look Unlike the revenue estiinto the feasibility of implemates from Metrolinx, the menting proposed transit fees report calls for money raised

by Metrolinx as a part of an to cover not just capital conInvestment Strategy to raise struction but all associated two billion dollars annually costs, including ongoing from so-called revenue tools maintenance. until the Big Move is comMetrolinx has already pleted. released a list of priority transit The panel’s latest report, projects to complete as part of which was released Oct. 31, the $50-billion plan, includcomes after an announcement ing a new relief subway line the province will issue “green for Toronto. Former Toronto bonds” to fund transit conchief planner Paul Bedford, struction, which will be part one of the panel’s co-chairs,

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The report also states dividing the completion of The Big Move into “digestible phases” would reduce the pressure for funding as well as allow the

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The Young Professionals for SickKids (YPS) is hosting the second annual ‘Breakfast of Champions’ event at the Toronto Board of Trade.

Enjoy an intimate breakfast with celebrity Champions who are encouraged to share their insights, achievements and experiences while offering advice to the attendees. Kirstine Stewart, the Managing Director of Twitter Canada is the keynote speaker. Proceeds raised at the event will support an Endocrinology Fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.breakfastofchamps.ca

NOVEMBER 8 – 30: FIFTEEN ART EXHIBIT

This is an exhibition of 15 diverse Canadian artists who have come together to display a variety of works including traditional painting, sculpture, photography and installation. The exhibit is open November 8 to 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Joseph D. Carrier Gallery.

Proceeds from a silent auction benefit SickKids. For more information, please visit www.15artists.ca

NOVEMBER 10: DOWNSVIEW HALF MARATHON & 5K

The annual Downsview Half Marathon and 5K is a scenic run through one of the highest points in Toronto. SickKids Foundation is one of three charities you can choose to support by participating. The runs begin at 8:30 and 8:50 a.m. respectively at Downsview Park following a Remembrance Day ceremony. There are free kids’ races for ages one to 10 and lots of pre and post-race activities for everyone. For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.downsviewhalf.com/

NOVEMBER 14: STRIKE OUT KIDS STROKE EVENT

This 10th annual fundraiser supports the Paediatric Stroke Program at SickKids. The event is an opportunity for early holiday season shopping, coffee, treats and most importantly, an opportunity to make a difference. It is being held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. McLean House, 2075 Bayview Ave. For more information, please visit www.strikeoutkidsstrokes.ca

NOVEMBER 21: ANGELS CATWALK FOR SICKKIDS

The Angels Catwalk supporting the SickKids Transplant Centre features a runway fashion show, scotch tasting, live entertainment and an array of delicacies from some of the city’s best restaurants and caterers. It is being held at Andrew Richard Designs, 571 Adelaide St. E. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.ashleysangels.ca

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Visit www.civicaction.ca Eglinton Crosstown gets new consultant Ottawa’s loss is Toronto’s gain as a respected transit consultant left the capital’s transit agency to join the Eglinton Crosstown LRT planning team.

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Some budding East York artists have commenced work on a mural to go up along the construction hoardings surrounding Woodbine Station.

Young Artists in Transit sought community feedback for the mural which will feature images inspired by the history of the Danforth.

The artists also consulted with Toronto’s official poet laureate George Elliott Clarke.

The mural will adorn Woodbine hoardings starting next year, when the TTC begins renovations, which includes the construction of an additional station exit.

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Police warn seniors of telephone scams Families encouraged to keep open communication with elderly CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com

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Earlier this fall Janet Murphy* “The bottom line is, there isn’t received a telephone call informing any type of company or program her that she was the lucky winner of or charity or lottery that is going to a multi-million-dollar jackpot. be giving anything away out of the What followed was an increasingly blue. So the big thing is to ensure troubling series of phone conversathat you never, ever give any pertions that escalated from a request sonal information away. Anyone for her bank account information, who calls you asking for that type to a list of elaborate instructions of information when you haven’t in order to claim her prize, to a initiated it, that’s not how it works,” shocking threat on her life when she she said, urging people to never give ultimately refused all of her callers’ anyone who calls unsolicited any demands. banking information – such as name “The last call was Often, seniors don’t of bank, account from someone telling me I must claim want their families to numbers or credit my prize, and since card information know that they’ve been – or personal inforthey had my telephone number and vulnerable and they mation – such as address, they would of birth, home don’t want anyone to date send someone to kill address, next of kin, think they’re no longer or social insurance me,” she said, noting that she reported capable of handling number. the exchange to her While such scams themselves. are often difficult to local police division – Const. Wendy Drummond immediately after trace and prosecute , being threatened.

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“A lot of these scams are underreported, especially with seniors,” she added. “Often, seniors don’t want their family to know that they’ve been vulnerable and they don’t want anyone to think they’re no longer capable of handling themselves.”

Another common scams is called the grandparent or nephew scam.

According to a recent public safety alert issued by Toronto Police Services, perpetrators of this type of scam will often obtain critical information about their prey from obituaries and social media – family information they then use to convince the senior that they are a relative (most commonly a grandchild) in desperate need of money.

Victims of the grandparent scam are then instructed by the caller to send money via a wire transfer, such as Western Union or Money Gram.

While the amount of money requested and handed over varies with the scam, Drummond said the results are often devastating for the elderly person scammed no matter how small the sum.

“When you’re dealing with seniors, even a smaller value may be a life’s savings for some,” she said.

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“The senior, of course, has no way of getting up on the roof and verifying the damage, so they agree to have the person ‘fix’ their roof.”

The crook will then climb up and hammer around a bit, giving the illusion that they’re fixing the senior’s roof, when in reality no repairs are being done. In the end, they collect a big pay cheque – for nothing.

To help combat any such scams against vulnerable seniors, Drummond said families and caregivers need to strike up and maintain frequent lines of communication with their elderly loved ones in order to ensure they’re not being taken advantage of.

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opinion

On the trail of the next big hockey star

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love dropping by the local rinks to catch kids’ minor hockey. There’s always a good buzz the moment you walk inside the arena, particularly for AAA games.

I was in Westwood Arena on the weekend and bumped into a couple of long-time scouts, Hank and Vinny, leaning over the railing. They were in an animated debate over a player Vinny had been talking up all morning.

Hank: “Come on, man.

You think I just fell off a turnip truck? You really expect me to believe the kid is a combination of Crosby and McDonald? “ Vinny: “No, I don’t. You left out Gilmour, man. You keep forgetting Gilmour.”

Hank: “So, you’re saying Crosby, McDonald AND Gilmour?”

Vinny: “Yes!” Hank: “Until sanity sets in, man. Would you listen to yourself? Every year some poor kid is subjected to enormous hype. The rumour spreads

jamie wayne BUT SERIOUSLY through the hockey community like a brush fire and when you finally see him on the ice he can’t even generate enough of a spark to light a cigarette for Mini-Me.” Vinny: “Mini-Me smokes? No wonder he’s so short.”

Hank: “It was an analogy, noodlebrain. I don’t know if he smokes.”

Vinny: “Boy, I sure hope he doesn’t. A lot of people look up to him, you know?”

Hank: “Who the heck looks up to Mini-Me? He’s, like, three feet tall. And quit trying to change the subject. This ain’t about him.

This is about this combination Crosby, McDonald and Gilmour nonsense.”

Vinny: “It ain’t nonsense.

He’s playing at Chesswood Arena tomorrow. If you don’t believe me, you can come with me and check him out for yourself.”

Hank: “Maybe I will.”

Vinny: “Will you just accept the possibility that his guy is all I say he is and get off my case already? I have no reason to lie. My reputation is on the line here.”

Hank: “You really are serious, aren’t you?”

Vinny: “Never been more serious about anything in my life. Now can we just shut the lid on this kid once and for all and go back to watching this game?”

Hank: “OK. OK. You’ve sold me.”

Vinny: “Finally. Lord have mercy.”

Hank: “Man, oh man.

So, it’s true then after all.

A combination Crosby, McDonald AND Gilmour.

Wow. This I gotta see.”

Vinny: “Of course, I’m referring to Bing Crosby, Ronald McDonald and Happy Gilmore. Gotcha.”

Mauve Friday is Coming.

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

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