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‘In Flanders fields the poppies blow, Between the crosses, row on row...’ ~ by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, May 1915 McCrae, a Canadian soldier, gave a voice to those who sacrificed their lives in the First World War, and his poem continues to be part of Nov. 11th Remembrance Day ceremonies

After-school programs get cash boost

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Davenport-Perth centre wins RBC grant LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com

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gardening gurus: Grade 1 students, from left, Eva Cantelon, 6, Astrid Bailey, 5, and Seamus Fay, 6, learn about herb growing in a coldframe from FoodShare's James Davis at Brock Public School's rooftop garden on Tuesday. FoodShare designed and built the learning garden this spring, which is tended together with the students. Brock Public School celebrates 125 years on Saturday, Nov. 24, with a day of activities open to the public.

The Davenpor t-Per th Neighbourhood Centre is one of 105 community-based organizations to benefit from an RBC After School Grant.

RBC announced earlier this month it would donate $2.7 million in grant money to help groups across the country deliver after-school programs for the 2012-2013 term. Groups received grants ranging from $25,000 to $40,000.

The Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood Centre, a fixture on Davenport Road at Symington Avenue, received $39,000 to ramp up its afterschool activities, particularly for kids six and seven years of

age, according to the interim director of community support services.

“We realized there was a gap in terms of our middleyears programming,” Rachel McGarry told The Villager, Monday.

Davenport-Perth provides programming for babies, toddlers and children up to six years of age and then eight to 18 years through arts and leadership courses, like ‘Wize Up’, which includes homework assistance and academic support.

“We’ve expanded our afterschool social and recreational activities,” McGarry said.

“We’ve got programs running each day of the week.”

To qualify for an RBC grant, >>>leadership, page 5

Fallen soldiers honoured with sound of the bugle The Last Post will be played on classic instrument at Swansea memorial this Sunday LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Swansea firefighter Jason Czuba has a side gig.

When he’s not battling blazes, Czuba unwinds by playing the

trumpet. It’s an instrument he was inspired to take up – without his parents’ prompting – after seeing marching bands in parades. As a kid, he was enrolled in piano lessons, but the trumpet always had greater appeal.

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“It’s something I always wanted to do,” confessed Czuba, who began taking lessons in Grade 6.

A graduate of the University of Toronto’s Music in Performance degree program, Czuba is currently a member of the Symphony on the

Bay, a community-based volunteer orchestra serving Burlington, Hamilton and surrounding areas.

Czuba would play the odd Remembrance Day ceremony as a teen, but the experience didn’t take on a more significant meaning until

he joined the military as an officer in the reserve. For more than a decade, Czuba has been playing his centuryold Cavalry bugle at commemorative ceremonies in honour of fallen men and women. >>>Last post, page 14

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Sibling act raises awareness about rare medical condition Former Bloor West residents tour schools sharing personal story Courtesy photo

Rowan Morrissy, right, a Grade 12 student at Humberside Collegiate Institute performas at an open mic night at Agora Cafe recently. The evening showcases the talents of teenagers in the area. The next event takes place on Friday, Nov. 16.

Cafe’s open mic nights showcase teen talent LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com The Junction boasts a new venue for live music.

In mid-September, a couple of local teens banded together to host open mic nights at Agora Cafe, a popular eatery on Dundas Street West, just east of High Park Avenue.

Ronan Bracken-Murphy, 15, a Runnymede Road and St. Clair Avenue resident, was looking for a place for his friends to perform.

It just so happens his aunt is an owner of Agora Cafe and she offered her cafe. The Grade 10 student at Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School connected with Rowan Morrissy, a Grade 12 student at Humberside Collegiate, a piano playing-singer-songwriter, and presented the first open mic night Sept. 21.

“It’s really nice to be able to go somewhere local and play,” Morrissy said.

The 17-year-old says she has played other open mic nights, but was the youngest performer and felt out of place. She began singing at the age of six as part of the Trinity-Spadina Viva Youth Singers of Toronto. A year later, she took up piano.

Fast forward a decade and Morrissy has just completed her Grade 8 level piano. Now, she wants

to play her own music.

“I really enjoy pop music and country. My roots are in folk music.

My parents are really musical – I grew up around folk music,” she said.

The Friday night open mic nights have become so popular that they’ve attracted capacity crowds, Ronan said.

“It’s a serious, yet laid back atmosphere. It’s really good music, a lot of original songs and popular songs,” he said of the predominantly teenage performers. “I think people will be surprised at how talented people are.”

There’s quite a variety of musical instruments, too, he added, including the cello and ukulele.

“I kind of harass my friends (to perform),” he said. “We sign people up. Everyone sings three songs and then at 8:30, it’s a jam session.”

Open mic nights start at 6 p.m. and wrap up around 9 p.m. The next one takes place Nov. 16.

“It’s totally great for the experience,” said Morrissy, who said she hopes to become a recording artist in addition to pursuing a journalism degree.

As for Bracken-Murphy, his interests lie more on the producing side of the industry. He said he would love to be a stage manager or roadie.

Admission is free. Interested performers are asked to email remorrissy@hotmail.com

LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com One-time Bloor West Village residents Nathalie Wendling, her husband and two children will seize any opportunity to return to their beloved neighbourhood.

The pedestrian-friendly, community-focused area is where Wendling rented her first apartment with her spouse. It’s where they got married, bought their first home and where their children were born. But most of all, it’s where the family’s story began.

T h e i r d a u g h t e r, Me l a n i e Glatzmayer, 12, was born with an extremely rare congenital condition called Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS), which has seen her overcome developmental delays, hearing abnormalities and vision problems.

It’s a condition that continues to present challenges.

Melanie has had 14 procedures and surgeries since she was born and suffers from chronic eye infections.

Her brother, Tommy Glatzmayer, two years younger than his only sibling, has been her protector. When he was in Grade 1, Tommy came home one day from school so upset he was crying. His friends had been making fun of his sister. Fed up with the teasing his sister had to endure, Tommy declared he wanted to write a book so his friends and other kids would understand what Melanie was going through.

“And my husband and I wanted to

broaden awareness about CdLS and find as many CdLS individuals who live without diagnosis or support,” Wendling said.

Since their book, the photo illustrated ‘Melanie and Tommy have two pet rats and one Syndrome,’ was selfpublished less than two years ago, it has sold more than 6,500 copies to become a Canadian bestseller. Since they were first asked to speak at an elementary school in Ottawa, the city they now call home, Melanie, Tommy and their pet rats have made more than 35 presentations across Canada and the U.S. and have been interviewed by various radio and TV programs, magazines and newspapers.

Tommy remains dedicated to delivering his message of acceptance.

“We can’t stop now – we are helping all of the Melanies out there,” he said.

Tommy and Melanie return to Toronto as guest speakers at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital today, they’ll also make a special stop to their old neighbourhood at the High Park Gardens Montessori School tomorrow afternoon.

“It’s a great community. Every time we go back to Toronto, it’s the place we want to come back to,” Wendling said.

The family brings their pet rats, the co-stars of the book, to signings and readings. The children’s father kept pet rats when he was a kid.

Melanie and Tommy will then

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Melanie and Tommy Glatzmayer are touring across Canada and the U.S. sharing their story of acceptance. Twelve-year-old Melanie was born with a rare congenital condition called Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. The former Bloor West Village residents will return to speak with kids at High Park Gardens Montessori School tomorrow.

take their cross-Canada tour to the Maritimes next summer. More than 500 of their books will be donated to school libraries with a second book to be released next summer.

There are only 100 known cases of CdLS in Canada, but researchers estimate one in 10,000 people live without diagnosis. Its common characteristics include a low birth weight, slow growth, small stature, and small head size. Typical facial features include thin eyebrows, which frequently meet at the midline, long eyelashes, short upturned nose and thin, down-turned lips.

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Students connect with community groups Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School hosts A Connections Fair Thursday, Nov. 15.

The school has gathered 40 organizations that will set up information booths and engage in conversations

with students. These include such groups as Culture Link, Habitat for Humanity and Toronto Police Services, among others.

The fair will take place on the fourth floor of the high school on the corner of Bloor Street West and

Dundas Street West. Drop by the main office for a visitor’s pass. The event takes place from 9 a.m. until 3:15 p.m.

If you would like to take part or would like further details, contact 416-393-5545.

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s recognition of our veterans a case of ‘out of sight, out of mind’?

It shouldn’t be, but it’s a question worth asking.

When it comes to Remembrance Day observance, there has been a noticeable shift in recent years. And it’s an inevitable one. Fewer and fewer veterans from earlier conflicts such as the Second World War and the Korean War are with us.

Given the passage of time, there is always a risk of the importance of such observances being diluted for the next generation. This can’t our view happen. Too much has been sacrificed. But with the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan, in which Modern vets Canadians are playing and have played a significant role, we have must be given fresh, contemporary examples same honour of the struggles our veterans endure – both during and after they serve. There is greater public awareness of postbattlefield conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), that our veterans must cope with.

The good news is Canadians do have strong opinions on these issues. A recent Nanos survey says 94 per cent of Canadians believe Canadians have an obligation to ensure modern veterans find meaningful employment after they’ve finished their service.

Another 88.9 per cent believe that all veterans, whenever and wherever they served, should be honoured on Remembrance Day, even though 82.1 per cent of Canadians think primarily of veterans of the First World War and the Second World War on Remembrance Day. And, 51.8 per cent believe the support veterans receive for conditions such as PTSD is inadequate. The survey was released by Commissionaires, an organization dedicated to ensuring “meaningful employment opportunities” for former members of the Canadian Forces and other organizations dedicated to safety and security.

Issues such as employment opportunities for veterans aren’t necessarily front of mind in our collective consciousness. But they must be part of a growing realization that any investment in our country’s defence budget must take into greater consideration the effects – physical, mental, psychological – on those who serve our country.

The survey results suggest we value the contributions of our veterans and believe more should be done for them. That’s good. Getting our voices heard to enable meaningful change for our modern veterans is the next step.

Reach out to your local Member of Parliament to make it known how you feel. While always remembering the sacrifices of the past, we must also ensure ongoing, stable support for our modern veterans.

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s it fair to say that we’re into a crisis of confidence in big municipal government in eastern Canada? Or if not government, then mayors?

Montreal Mayor Gerald Tremblay lent some truth to this this week when he quit his job over allegations of corruption within his party — allegations he firmly denies.

And here in Toronto ... well, Rob Ford’s not resigning over corruption allegations. But there are a couple of bus-loads of commuters – who stood out in the rain last Thursday after their Finch Avenue buses were rerouted to provide shelter to Ford’s football team – who probably wish he would step down.

The question for Mayor Ford is just what job he should quit. And really, the best thing that he could do is follow Tremblay’s example – and quit coaching football.

As absurd as it sounds, the gridiron has been the root of much of Mayor Ford’s undoing.

While in interviews, he’s claimed that the biggest problems in his first two years have to do with reading and talking on the phone while driving — the

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biggest problem has been what also seems to be his greatest love.

Pending a judge’s ruling, the mayor could lose his job over the way he comported himself around his football charity. In the meantime, it’s made him into a truant at council, as he leaves to coach his team at Etobicoke’s Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School while council and his committee deal with key city business.

And now, this business with the TTC buses that were re-routed. As I write this, it’s unclear how exactly passengers ended up being ordered off the buses so they could be re-routed.

Ford says he didn’t do it.

Write us The Bloor West Villager welcomes letters of 400 words or less. All submissions must include name, address and a daytime telephone number for verification purposes.

But it becomes a matter of appearances. Ford has shown in all sorts of ways that his team is a priority for him. At times, it seems as though it’s a bigger priority than his constituents.

It may well be that this isn’t so. But it also shouldn’t appear so.

That is something that Tremblay understood as he resigned from office.

Mayor Ford shouldn’t resign from office over his love of football. But he should recognize that it has become more than a distraction from his day job. It has cumulatively destroyed confidence in his office.

Football has been a demanding mistress for Mayor Ford, and he needs to call it off – and renew his vows with the Torontonians who elected him. n D a v i d Ni c k l e i s T h e Villager’s City Hall columnist. His column appears every Thursday. Contact him at dnickle@insidetoronto.com We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters. Copyright in letters remains with the author but the publisher and affiliates may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms. Letters can be sent to contactus@insidetoronto.

To the editor: Re: ‘Shut Out: Community groups struggle to find affordable space with permit fee increase,’ Special Report, Oct. 25.

Schools, playing fields, parks, libraries and community centres are all essential parts of our communities in Toronto.

They belong to the citizens of Toronto and are a part of what makes this city a healthy and safe place for all of us, and our children, to live in.

The people of Toronto have already paid for these facilities, and we pay taxes so they will be available for any of us to use them when we need to.

That’s why the special report matters to all of us.

The politicians who have been elected to council and the Toronto District School Board would have us believe there is no money available to make these community resources available for the people of Toronto.

They want us to believe that individual users and teams will have to pay more to use our public facilities.

That is not true. The money to make public facilities available for free, or at reasonable rates, is available in Toronto.

If we want to continue to have healthy communities all across Toronto, the people of Toronto will have to speak up so politicians do not allocate our community resources only to those who have the ability to pay their ever increasing fees.

We are a city that has been blessed with many public facilities. Let’s not make these available only to the highest bidder.

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>>>from page 1 organizations must offer structured and supervised activities for children between the ages of six and 17 and must focus on what RBC calls “the three Ss: safety, social skills and self-esteem.”

For more than a decade, RBC has provided more than $27 million to more than 240 community-based, afterschool programs in Canada, helping approximately 29,000 kids. Grant recipients are selected with the help of local advisory panels.

“In the 13 years we’ve been funding after school programs, we’ve seen firsthand how kids enrolled in these programs are more confident and motivated to stay in school,” said Shari Austin, vice-president of corporate citizenship at RBC, in a statement. “We’re confident that all our new and returning grant recipients will have a tremendous impact in helping kids realize their potential.”

Of the 105 grant recipients, 22 are first-time recipients, including Davenport-Perth.

In addition to expanding

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A group of children participate in a cooking class at The Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood Centre recently. The centre received a $39,000 RBC After School Grant to expand its afterschool programming.

programming for middleaged children, the centre has increased its leadership and community engagement activities for its older youth.

Its leadership program for grades 7 and 8 students, for

example, builds pre-employment skills among youth.

“Skills that can help them in their first job, like developing their interpersonal skills and how they can communicate and engage in their

community,” said McGarry.

Youth then go on to a placement within the centre so they can gain practical experience working at day camps or summer camps for the younger kids.

Family prepares for fundraiser to fight pancreatic cancer Since its inception a decade a g o, t h e a n n u a l M i k e Dickinson Grey Cup Party has raised more than $90,000.

This year marks an extra special one as the party’s 10th year coincides with the Canadian Football League (CFL) championship game’s centennial.

“Not only will the big game be hosted right here in Toronto, at the Rogers Centre, but it is also the Grey Cup’s 100th anniversary,” said Mike Dickinson’s daughter, Kelly.

Dickinson, a longtime Bloor West Village resident and business owner, succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2003. For the past decade, his family has held a Grey Cup party in honour of the avid CFL fan.

This year’s party takes place Sunday, Nov. 25 at The Duke of Devon Pub in support of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation and Pancreatic Research.

All proceeds from the event go toward the Mike Dickinson Endoscopic Equipment Fund, which since 2004 has collected more than $90,000 for a pancreatic cancer research program at the hospital’s cancer centre.

“We are hoping this year that we can break the $100,000 mark, which would be an amazing accomplishment in our 10th year,” said Kelly.

Tickets to the Grey Cup Party, silent auction and raffle are $40 each for adults; $20 for teens 13 to 18 years old and by donation for children under 12. Tickets include one free beer ticket, complimentary soft drinks, football fare and door prize ticket.

The venue is located at 66 Wellington St. W. Doors open at 5 p.m. Kick-off is at 6 p.m.

Contact Tony Dickinson at tony.dickinson@rogers.com or Kelly Dickinson at kelly. dickinson@thepmcf.ca

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Ward 13 Constituency Hours WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: Irmgard, 416392-4072, councillor_doucette@ toronto.ca COST: Free Ward 13 city Councillor Sarah Doucette meets with constituents. Appointment is required.

n Saturday, Nov.10

Bloor West Village Arts and Crafts Show and Sale WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd. COST: $2, under 12 free.

The 31st annual Bloor West Village Arts and Crafts Show and Sale features more than 80 exhibitors, with a variety of unique crafts, plus lunch counter.

MAP Family Saturdays WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Public Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416-3937692 Join the Museum of Inuit Art to touch some museum artifacts from its hands-on collection, play traditional Inuit games and make your own piece of art.

Christmas Market WHEN: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: St. Olave’s Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Ave. CONTACT:416-769-5686 Luncheon, silent auction, raffles, home baking, gift items, Christmas crafts, treasures, toys, books, bottle table and more. Money raised will benefit outreach and mission projects.

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 Open every Saturday. Proceeds benefit the church’s outreach meals. Items include: gently used clothes, shoes, dishes and household items. Stock replenished weekly. Donations welcome.

n Tuesday, Nov. 13 Charity Concert Card Making with Annette WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: RunWHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: nymede United Church, 432 Perth/Dupont Library, 1589 Runnymede Rd. CONTACT: Dupont St. CONTACT: annette@ 416-449-6747, office@theartlife. stampininspiration.com ca COST: $50, $35, $25 Monthly cardmaking session.

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Buckthorn Busting WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Grenadier Cafe, 200 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: highparknature. org, stewards@highparknature.org COST: Free Bring your friends and family and let’s start chopping away. Meet in front of the Grenadier Restaurant, rain or shine. Loppers, gloves and other tools are provided.

Swansea Remembrance Day Ceremony WHEN: 10:45 a.m. to noon WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. COST: Free The Swansea Town Hall and the Royal Canadian Legion Swansea Branch 46 commemorate the men of Swansea who gave their lives during the First World War and other battles.

Outreach Program WHEN: 2 to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Emmanuel Howard Park United Church, 214 Wright Ave. CONTACT: Megan Kallin, 416-536-1755, hwrdprk@ bellnet.ca COST: Free Every Sunday in the church basement gym.

Day includes: lunch, coffee, snacks, worship service and community dinner. Vegetarian meal available on request.

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Christmas Bazaar/Craft Sale WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: St. Pius X, 2305 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: 416-767-1859 St. Pius X Catholic Women’s League hosts its annual Christ-

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insidetoronto.com Church – West Toronto, 288 Humberside Ave. CONTACT: Lynda Ward, 416-763-2393 COST: $25 Silent Auction, dancing, hors d’œuvres and cash bar. Partial proceeds to benefit The Stop Community Food Centre.

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Toronto once led North America in subway construction Surplus fare revenue during war years funded transit growth RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com

Activehistory.ca detailed the subway network’s evolution making use of archival documents and illustrations. The talk was part of an ongoing discussion series in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

According to Young, Queen Elizabeth herself inspected the city’s first subway cars in 1943, the year before the inaugural line below Yonge Street – spanning southwards to Union Station from Eglinton – opened. And at some point, there was some consideration to name what became known as Osgoode station after Queen Elizabeth.

Building the Yonge line might never have taken place had the TTC not enjoyed a surplus in fare revenue, which had risen dramatically over the war years, said Young.

“If not for saved revenue during war it’s really unlikely the Yonge subway would have been built soon after, if at all,” said Young during his hour-plus presentation. “Especially considering the resistance of city to help pay for it.”

From the 1950s and onwards, however, Toronto governments became

For the three decades following the Second World War, Toronto led all of North America when it came to subway expansion, says an urban historian.

Virtually all of Toronto’s existing subway infrastructure – over 50-kilometres of track – was built between the late 1940s and 1970s, including the Yonge, Bloor-Danforth, University and Spadina lines, says Jay Young who has extensively studied the subway system.

“Toronto was not the only city building subway infrastructure, but it certainly was leading the pack during this time,” said Young.

Young, who did his dissertation at York University on the history of the TTC subway, presented his findings to a group of transit aficionados at the Spadina House museum near Casa Loma late last month.

For his presentation, entitled Subway Life and Transit Expansion during Toronto’s Automobile Age, the historian and co-founding editor of

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A plan for rapid transit in Toronto dating back to1945 did not include Bloor Street West in its vision for expansion.

more supportive of new transit as a way to relieve traffic congestion as well as provide connections for those migrating to the outer suburbs of Scarborough and Etobicoke, which had resulted, according to Young, in a coverage area six times larger than before.

To finance the majority of the costs for the Bloor-Danforth and University subways the city’s metropolitan council opted to impose in

1958 a property tax for all residents, which marked the first time taxpayer revenues would pay for expansion and not fares.

Young said the first metro council chair Frank Gardiner – for whom the expressway is named – should be recognized for spearheading this shift, which was often opposed by irate ratepayer associations. One such group from southern Etobicoke, concerned the transit improvements

would only benefit metropolitan Toronto, unsuccessfully opposed the property tax levy all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada.

“Gardiner played a key role in the policy shift because he realized the limits of automobiles,” said Young.

“Transit was a more economical and efficient way to move mass numbers of people.”

In the 1970s the appetite for transit funding neared its peak and with the 1972 cancellation of the Spadina Expressway, Ontario premier Bill Davis promised more money for subway construction – which also included paying for station costs for the first time. But since the opening of the Spadina line in 1978, less than 15 kilometres have been added to the TTC’s infrastructure. Meanwhile the city’s existing lines face capacity issues and disgruntled commuters grow more frustrated over delays and overcrowding. And, just like in the past, the question remains who will pay for new projects.

But Young, who first became enamoured with the Toronto subway system after moving from the Niagara area seven years ago, said he believes today’s advocates can take inspiration from the past’s “legacy of success”.

“Hopefully the history will continue to inspire people to fight for better transit,” he said.

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$549,000 372 Runnymede New Listing! Character 2 storey, 2 bdrm detached excellent candidate for reno or new contemporary home on deep west lot. Near top rated schools, Bloor West shops & subway. OH Sat/Sun 2-4.

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$729,000

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81 EVANS AVENUE

Re/Max West Realty Inc., Brokerage 416-769-1616

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OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 2-4 PM 111 Bristol Ave Stunning 3 bedroom semi-funky backsplash in the kitchen-open concept large living area – two baths-great bones-lots of upgradesparking and a large backyard…..a must to see…. see more pics at www.111bristolave.com and call Stuart Sankey at 416-669-9090

OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-4 PM JOE RUSSO

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416 880-4663 www.iamhome.ca

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199 OSLER ST Large Det 2 Storey With Finished Bsmt & Separate Entrance, Double Garage. Spacious Kitchen With Separate Breakfast Area. Hrwd Flrs & Ceramic Flrs. High Ceilings, 2 Min Walk To Bus Stop & Only One Bus To Subway.

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gta realtors release monthly resale housing figures Greater Toronto Area realtors reported 6,896 transactions through the TorontoMLS system in October 2012 – a decrease of 7.1 per cent compared to October 2011.

There were two more business days in October 2012 versus October 2011.

On a per business day basis, transactions were down by

15.6 per cent.

“Sales have decreased in the second half of this year compared to 2011, especially since the onset of stricter mortgage lending guidelines at the beginning of July,” says Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) President Ann Hannah.

“The prospect of higher monthly mortgage pay-

ments due to the reduced maximum amortization period has prompted some households to delay their home purchase.”

The average selling price for October transactions was $503,479 – up 6.2 per cent compared to October 2011. The MLS Home Price Index composite benchmark price, which allows for

an apples-to-apples comparison in terms of home attributes, was up by 5.1 per cent.

“We continue to see price increases well above the rate of inflation. Active listings have remained low from a historic perspective, so substantial competition between buyers still exists, especially for low-rise

homes,” says Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis.

“It should be noted, however, that the annual rate of price increase has been edging lower over the past few months as the market has gradually become better supplied,” continues Mercer.

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Fabulous High Demand Location, builders model home, gorgeous curb appeal. Stone front exterior, extra wide garage doors, interlock drive, double door entry, large foyer, gleaming hardwood flrs, centre hall plan, large principle rm. Massive kitchen, granite countertop, s/s appliances, marvelous master bedroom, full ensuite & w/i closet, finished basement, 2 staircases, 9ft ceilings, crown moulding. Plus much more $999,888!!

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Fabulous design, great curb appeal, Large 4 bdrm with 4 washrooms, finished basement.

Stunning classic combination of hardwood, marble & ceramic floors, high ceilings, skylight, Oak stairs, family size kitchen with breakfast area, granite countertop, centre island, stainless steel appliances & many extras for $888,800!!

Gorgeous 4+2 bdrm 2 storey, beautiful custom kitchen, granite countertops, s.s appliances, gleaming hardwood floors, 9’ ceilings, crown moulding, California shutters, gas fireplace, main flr. laundry, huge master with 5 pc ensuite and professionally finished basement, ideal for In-law suite, + much more for $800,000!!

71 Basilica Drive

BACKING ONTO GOLF COURSE!!!

Large detached 4 bdrm 2 storey, finished basement, huge 50’ x 199’ lot! Located close to all conveniences, quick access to Hwys, many upgrades thru-out, Well maintained home Must be seen for $799,900!!

KEELE & 401!!

Fabulous detached 4+1 bdrm 2 storey, double garage, interlock, large verandah, double door entry, centre hall plan, 4 wshrms, combined living and dining rm, cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors in family rm, wonderful family size kitchen, w/o to large deck & heated inground pool, gorgeous prof. landscaped lot, finished bsmnt and many extras for only $799,000!!

Rare 5 bdrm 2 storey on a beautiful lot. Just steps to Gametwood Park along the Etobicoke boarder. Gorgeous family rm with w/o to private fenced lot 20’x40’, inground pool. Huge bedrooms and principal rooms, renovated baths, fabulous country kitchen with s.s appliances and breakfast area, large finished basement 2nd kitchen & 2 bedrooms, gleaming hardwood flrs. and much more. $749,000!!

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ROYAL YORK / EGLINTON

Royal York Gardens detached 3 bdrm bungalow on large lot. Open concept living & dining rm, modern kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, separate side entrance to finished basement, ideal for entertaining or possible in-law suite only $549,900!!

BLOOR / LANSDOWNE!!

High demand nieghbourhood, 4 bedroom brick 2 ½ storey home, large living room, separate formal dining room, enclosed front porch/ sunroom, garden, detached garage, located close to amenities, only $449,900!!

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Fabulous layout, 2+1 bedroom suite, open concept living and dining rm, w/o to private balcony / terrace, thousands spent on upgrades, granite countertop, breakfast bar, high ceilings, steps to transit, Humbertown Plaza, & amenities only $469,900 Also available 1+1 bedroom $308,900

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80 X 150 FT LOT! Detached 3 bdrm Brick and Stone beautiful bungalow on a huge premium lot in Royal York/Dixon area. Open concept living & dining rm, walkout to large serene backyard, huge workshop @ back.

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THE BELLARIA RESIDENCE!!

Incredible luxury condo, great location close to Vaughan Mills shopping centre, Canada’s Wonderland, restaurants, and all conveniences.

Fabulous gated community, 24hr concierge, Fantastic facilities, spacious 2 bdrm condo, stainless steel appl. Granite countertop, gleaming ceramic & hardwood flrs thru-out.

A must see for $619,900!!

ROYAL YORK / EVANS!!

Wonderful detached brick 2 storey full of charm and character. This home has been totally renovated, new electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall, nicely finished trim & hardwood thruout! Finished basement with bar, new roof(2011), new windows(2011) furnace(2009) fully fenced yard with Gazebo, and many extras for only $519,000!!

TOTALLY RENOVATED BUNGALOW!

Wonderful Port Credit East location. Amazing open concept layout, large foyer, massive living rm, formal dining rm, granite countertops in renovated kitchen, s. s. appliances, walkout large deck overlooking yard, side entrance to finished basement, ideal for in-law suite. Steps to school, community centre, minutes to Go transit & downtown only $439,900!!

SPECTACULAR TOWNHOME!!

In the heart of Woodbridge quiet enclave, steps to Market Lane.Totally renovated open concept living room, gleaming hardwood flr, walkout to patio, formal dining, amazing custom kitchen granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, California shutters, potlights, finished basement, truly a masterpiece, must be seen only $499,900!!

EGLINTON/WESTON!!

Totally renovated 4+1 bdrm 2 storey, gorgeous Cartier kitchen, s.s. appl., porcelain tile, gleaming hardwood flrs., finished basement with separate side entrance to In- law suite with second kitchen. Large California style deck, renovated bathrooms, & many upgrades, located close to all convenience for only $429,000

FABULOUS PORT ROYAL PLACE!!

Spacious 2 bedroom corner suite, open concept living and dining room, W/O to balcony overlooking the court yard, ensuite laundry, 24 hr security, great location close to Islington Subway, Islington Village, restaurants, shops, schools and much more just minutes to downtown Toronto or the airport for only $299,900!!

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Luxurious Tridel built, immaculate 1 bedroom plus den, bright open concept layout, French doors, laminate floors, W/O to balcony, modern kitchen granite countertop, breakfast bar, 24 hr concierge, world class amenities, steps to Subway and Go Train, only $299,900!!

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DAVENPORT / SYMINGTON!!

Totally renovated Etobicoke beauty, gorgeous stone exterior finish & curb appeal. Custom kitchen, granite counter top, stainless steel appliances, skylight, gleaming hardwood flrs, prof. finished basement with separate in-law suite, garage, large back yard only $599,900!!

Totally renovated 3+1 bdrm 2 storey, Stucco & Stone exterior, Spacious open concept living & dining rm, gorgeous kitchen with granite countertop, s/s appl, ceramic & laminate floors thru-out finished basements, new 2 car garage, plus many extras, new roof, new washrooms, New oak satircase with steel rail, hi-eff. furnace & much more for $589,900!!

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Multiple unit property in The Junction, Main floor store with 3 apartments 4 separate meters, 2 bachelor suites and a 1 bedroom suite. St. Clair & Runnymede, Opportunity knocks. Call to view only $449,000!!!

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Beautiful Dufferin/ King 2+1 bdrm condo townhouse, open concept living & dining rm with fireplace, gleaming laminate floor, separate Den, w/o balcony from mstr bedroom, great view of the city. Fabulous location the best of city living, close to all conveniences for only $339,900!!

Live in downtown Toronto without compromising on space. Completely renovated, designer finishes thru-out, this spacious 2 bdrm corner unit features gorgeous kitchen with Quartz countertop, gleaming hardwood, and many extras just steps to Subway, Dundas square, Eatons Centre, Hospitals, & all amenities for $484,900!!

Rare Investment opportunity, at affordable price. Store with a 2 bdrm apt, above.

Previously a convenience store, 4 car parking & lrg basement, high traffic area, great central location, close to all conveniences & transportation for $349,000!!

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Impressive 2 bdrm condo townhouse, absolutely immaculate home, nicely renovated. Large Bleached Oak kitchen, spacious open concept living and dining room, with w/o to large balcony, great lower level suite for only $279,900!!

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Last Post shares news of battle over, time to rest

IN SUPPORT OF ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH CENTRE

SPOOKTACULAR ST. JOE’S SPIRIT! First-ever Toronto West Halloween Fest raises $165,000 for St. Joe’s!

Thank you to the 500 children of all ages who showed their Halloween spirit at St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation’s first-ever Toronto West Halloween Fest, presented by Scotiabank and hosted

by Breakfast Television’s Dina Pugliese.

“This neighbourhood came alive to support great care close to home,” said Maria Dyck, Foundation President. “Thank you to all of our sponsors, friends and neighbours for supporting St. Joe’s. We are proud to be part of the Toronto West family!”

Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters for being part of the first-ever Toronto West Halloween Fest!

>>>from page 1 One might think such services are sombre occasions, yet Czuba has a different take.

“I don’t see it as a sombre occasion. It is a celebration of all the things we have gained because of the sacrifices of the past,” Czuba told The Villager.

Czuba will play The Last Post as part of the Swansea Town Hall and the Royal Canadian Legion Swansea Branch’s Remembrance Day ceremony Sunday, Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. The ceremony commemorates the men of Swansea who gave their lives in the First World War and for whom the Swansea Memorial Library was created.

“The Last Post was meant to be played on the bugle,” said Czuba.

During the war, the ‘Last Post’ call served to signal the end of the day when the duty officer returned from a tour of the military camp and quarters. It was also used at the end of a day of battle, signalling those who were wounded or

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Jason Czuba, Swansea firefighter, will play his antique bugle at the Swansea Town Hall Remembrance Day service Nov. 11.

separated that the fighting was done and to follow the call to safety and rest.

Unlike the trumpet, the bugle has no valves. Czuba admits it’s more difficult to play because its pitch is controlled only by varying the

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Remembrance Day will be commemorated at Runnymede Healthcare Centre (RHC), 625 Runnymede Rd., Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. The ceremony will begin with The Queens Own Rifles, Canada’s oldest continuous infantry regiment, marching into the hospital adorned in 1860s uniform, to the buglers playing the skirmishers call.

The bugle band will then perform the Last Post followed by a reading of In Flanders Fields and two minutes of silence. Call 416-762-7316.

Prospect Cemetery and Mausoleum, 1450 St. Clair Ave. W., hosts a sunrise service Sunday, Nov. 11 at 8 a.m. Call 416-651-4040. player’s embouchure. Czuba says he enjoys playing the antique instrument, but “it has its quirks.”

“It only gets played a few times a year,” he said.

This year marks Czuba’s third time playing at the Swansea Town Hall Remembrance Day ceremony.

When he found out the town hall was relying on a recording of the Last Post, he stepped in and offered to play.

The service takes place in the town hall’s front piazza, 95 Lavinia Avenue at 10:45 a.m.

There will be light refreshments and Remembrance Day films in the Rousseau Room following the service.

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Roma Community Centre moves to Bloor West storefront ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com The Roma Community Centre’s (RCC) new space is small, just a couple of offices and desks with a seating area in the front window looking out onto Bloor Street at Lansdowne Avenue.

It isn’t what one might think of with a title of community centre, but Gina CsanyiRobah, executive director of the RCC, said the move to 1344 Bloor St. W is a big step for the centre and the work they do to help newly arrived and Canadian Roma.

A not-for-profit organization, the RCC was started in 1997 in response to the significant number Roma refugees coming to Canada from Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

“There was a lot of prejudice, discrimination and misinformation distributed by way of the media and a lot of stereotyping and prejudice from government officials,” Csanyi-Robah explained, adding the Roma people are mistakenly viewed as

Staff photo/ERIN HATFIELD

Gina Csanyi-Robah, executive director of the Roma Community Centre, stands outside their newstorefront location at 1344 Bloor St. W.

nomadic, unwilling to learn the English language or find employment.

The centre was started as a means of educating nonRoma people and supporting Roma people who had come to Toronto.

That is still what the centre does to this day.

“We try to help within the (Roma) community in terms of education and settlement

and help Canadians understand better who we are and the conditions that propel community members to seek asylum in Canada,” CsanyiRobah said. “The other thing we do is celebrate Roma Culture.”

They host community picnics and music and art events throughout the year and organize celebrations for International Roma Day

every April 8.

The RCC was initially located on Springhurst Avenue in South Parkdale within the Culture Link offices, before moving with Culture Link to Dundas Street West and Bloor Street in the Crossways Mall building.

The centre then moved to a ground floor unit in the Crossways Mall building, their first step towards independence, Csanyi-Robah said. They moved into their new Bloor Street location in October.

“We moved out of there because we wanted more of a storefront location, outside of a retail mall and something that felt more like a community space,” she explained “We have made a step towards our own independence and autonomy here at this office.”

There are easily 3,000 Roma families living in Parkdale, Csanyi-Robah said.

“We are the only Roma centre in Canada so it’s imperative that there is a place that people know they can come to and feel comfortable and

welcome,” she said.

People come to the community centre for settlement help – assistance looking for a job, applying for work permits, looking for volunteer positions in the community.

They come looking for advice on schools, doctors and lawyers.

“They come here with issues they might have with social services that they might need us to make a call,” she said. “We do a lot of translation and interpretation work over the phone.”

Csanyi-Robah went on to explain they help the community with problems they might have with landlords and housing.

She spends a great deal of time doing public education on why the Roma people have come here and understanding the diversity of the community.

“We did a big hate crime prevention project last year educating people about hate crime,” Csanyi-Robah said.

There are pockets of Roma people everywhere, but Csanyi-Robah said the

largest concentrations are in Parkdale and Hamilton. This new location on Bloor Street is very accessible by public transportation.

The organization is 100 per cent volunteer based and is funded through small grants and fundraising initiatives, Csanyi-Robah said.

Community partners are what sustain the organization, she explained.

The RCC has developed strong relationships with the Toronto Police Service’s 11 Division, St. Christopher Ho u s e, Pa rk d a l e L e g a l Services, Parkdale Community Health Centre, Parkdale Intercultural Centre, The Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

“This is how we are supporting the community, by creating this really solid circle which has become a safety net,” Csanyi-Robah said.

The centre is planning an information session for Roma people from around the city to meet all the service providers on Nov. 28. The location is to be determined.

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The motion came from Mayor Rob Ford’s Executive Committee after a day of deputations on a report by Toronto’s City Manager Joe Pennachetti, and an accompanying report from Ernst & Young.

The report extolled general economic benefits for Toronto, and laid out a tantalizing proposal for revenue sharing that could garner as much as $168 million a year for Toronto, or as little as $18 million.

At the top end, Pennachetti told the committee that could mean an end to the city’s perennial financial woes.

But when it came turn for Rod Phillips from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to speak, he wouldn’t commit to the high end of the revenue sharing plan – which would be one of the sweetest deals any municipality on the continent receives.

“We want to have a discussion with the city manager,” said Phillips, who said the revenue-sharing arrangement would likely be negotiated before council voted in March.

Councillors both on and off the committee doubted the city could pull it off.

“The revenue numbers are being forecast on the basis that we can steal gamblers from Asia – then they’re going to land in Vancouver, and we’re saying that they won’t stop at the Casinos in Vancouver, skip Las Vegas and come to Toronto,” said Trinity-Spadina Councillor Adam Vaughan.

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