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Parkdale-High Park Councillor Sarah Doucette’s motion to hire an outside planning consultant to continue negotiations in an attempt to reach a settlement with a condo developer was voted down at Etobicoke York Community Council on Tuesday.

Council voted to adopt the report instructing city staff to support the developer’s revised zoning bylaw amendment at an Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing as a settlement of the appeal.

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CHEERS TO THE HOWARDS: To mark the 140th anniversary of conveyance of the High Park land to the city from John and Jemima Howard visitors to Colborne lodge participated in the toasting of the event with hot cider. Serving is Stephanie Bolhouis (program staff) to Susan Chung, Sohee Kim, Yong Park, Jaehyoen Im.

Man, 72, goes without food in protest Camped at WSIB office, man wants a new hearing

LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com On his seventh day without food, 72-year-old Ippokratis “Jimmy” Velgakis is looking

“pretty grey,” said his MPP Cheri DiNovo.

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also has diabetes. He’s been sitting outside the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) of Ontario office on Front Street on a hunger strike >>>DINOVO, page 8

North Drive Investments (NDI) applied for a zoning amendment to make room for an 11-storey, mixed-use building, comprised of 104 residential units, 24 of which would be replacement rental units, and 324 square metres of at-grade commercial space at 1990 Bloor St. W. and 26 Parkview Gardens.

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The century-old Humbercrest United Church continues to contribute to its community with an upcoming Christmas concert ‘My Spirit Rejoices: Music and Poetry for the Season,’ Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.

“Humbercrest United Church celebrated their 100th anniversary last year.

This concert is part of their ongoing outreach to the community,” Mel Hurst, director of music, told The Villager.

“Humbercrest provides a clean and safe environment for many organizations in west Toronto.”

The afternoon concert features the Christmas Oratorio

by Camille Saint-Saens with the Windermere String Quartet, harp and organ.

“Then, we’re incorporating some narrative, beautiful Christmas prose and poetry,” Hurst said.

“Music, appropriate for the season, will be interspersed.”

The narration will be done

by Parkdale-High Park MPP Cheri DiNovo and former mayor of Toronto David

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Humbercrest United Church hosts ‘My Spirit Rejoices’ next month, benefitting Red Door Family Shelter.

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All proceeds from the concert will go toward the Red Door Family Shelter, which provides services for families and individuals who need safe and supportive emergency shelter, including women fleeing domestic violence, families who are evicted, refugees or young mothers who have nowhere to go. Families arrive at the Red Door through referrals from agencies like the children’s aid societies, the public health department, police services, other shelters, through word of mouth and advice from friends. The majority of families are re-established within three months, living independently.

The concert’s title, ‘My

Spirit Rejoices,’ said Hurst, has a double meaning.

“We’re singing this beautiful music, which is very uplifting, but we’re also helping women and children who are abused,” he said.

This year marks the 10th year Hurst has been music director at the church. In recognition of the milestone, he said he wanted to do something special for the congregation – and for the community.

“Humbercrest is known for its wonderful acoustics,” he said.

“The CBC recorded at Humbercrest for years.”

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Tickets are $20 at the door.

The church is located at 16 Baby Point Rd. Call 416-7676122 or visit www.humbercrest.ca

Jim Fay music bursary deadline extended LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Marie McCormack, wife of the late Roots musician Jim Fay says her husband would be “delighted” by the bursary that was created in his name to help young, struggling musicians pursue their passion.

Since its inception four years ago, the bursar y has raised approximately $12,000.

“He’d be embarrassed,” McCormack said. “He was incredibly humble. He’d be delighted – moved and

humbled.”

Each year, it’s a challenge to connect the financial award with deserving youth, McCormack said.

“We know there are people out there, young people who are financially struggling, but it’s a matter of getting the word out to music teachers, colleges, high schools and youth music programs,” McCormack said.

The bursary is available to youth who face financial barriers to furthering their practice or study of music; are between the ages of 16 and 24; are interested in further-

ing their study or practice in the field of traditional, folk or roots music and are living in the Greater Toronto Area.

The award amounts vary, up to a maximum of $2,000. .

The deadline for applications has been extended until Nov. 30. A committee will meet to choose recipients next month.

The financial award was set up to honour Fay, an Irish-born performer, who was garnering a following playing throughout Toronto.

He died of a heart attack in 2008. Visit www.jimfaymusicbursary.ca

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Above, Elizabeth Newall won an award for teen portfolio at Art Works Art School’s annual open house on Sunday. At right, Adam proudly displays his craft of a sun face.

Making art programs accessible to all Art Works Art School creates scholarship fund At its 17th annual open house and student awards ceremony, Art Works Art School announced the launch of its charity and scholarship arm, an initiative that’s been in the works for a few years, according to director and curator Danica Loncar.

Art Works Art School, on Jane Street, just north of Bloor Street West, will be offering financial support to students facing economical challenges through the not-forprofit organization the Ontario Student Awards Foundation, it was announced at an open house on Sunday.

“A lot of our families, inspired by our programs, expressed an interest in making them accessible to others,” Loncar told The Villager.

“But, we didn’t have a charitable arm and couldn’t offer a tax

receipt.”

Now, it can. Through the Ontario Student Awards Foundation, whose mission is to advance the education of students studying the arts through scholarships and bursaries and the like, supporters of Art Works Art School can make financial contributions.

“We’ll be putting up a page on our website,” Loncar said. “We’ll be creating a Pay Pal account so people can donate directly.”

Sunday’s open house included a tour of the school, an art exhibition

of current student work as well as refreshments. Visitors were invited to take part in creating a sculpture.

The award presentation took place at 2:30 p.m.

The community-based art school boasts programs for both children and adults. Several focus on portfolio preparation for high school, college and university. March Break and Summer Camps, before and after school programs are offered.

Visit www.artworksartschool.com for more information.

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Morgan Reiss, 5, sitting with mom Rachel, just found out she won a scholarship at the event. At left, featured artwork.

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The CPLC is a committee of residents, representatives from resident associations, business improvement areas and officers of all ranks from 11 Division.

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There’s more to Toronto than the Rob Ford scandal

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. 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 letters@ insidetoronto.com, or mailed to The Bloor West Villager, 175 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, ON, M2H 0A2.

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oronto’s reputation has certainly taken a pounding these past few weeks, with news of our mayor drawing international attention for all the wrong reasons. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try to find some bright spots in this mess.

Once the jokes and stories die down, most will have seen our city as having taken the political steps necessary to deal with the situation while respecting the democratic process.

Mayor Rob Ford is only one person in this city and, remember, he’s only one vote on council.

What about the rest of us? We know Toronto is so much more than this.

We’re a great city with lots to offer residents and visitors. It’s our home, and there couldn’t be a better time for residents for take a look at our positives rather than feeling sorry for the unwanted attention we’re getting.

We just held another wonderful Santa Claus Parade last Sunday, our view drawing huge crowds downfor the 109th annual event.

Celebrate our town Remember that it takes some great city and 3,000 volunteers to run the parade, and make it the success it is year all it offers after year. That’s the Toronto we’re proud to live in and there’s plenty more to celebrate. With winter approaching, local skaters can take to a number of outdoor ice rinks slated to open this weekend.

Going out and enjoying recreational activities in the city, be it skating, taking part in other sports or simply going for a walk in a local park, there’s no better way to get back in touch with your community and your neighbours.

We can also enjoy the coming holiday season by taking part in one of the many events set for the city.

We get the best of the best when it comes to productions such as the National Ballet of Canada’s The Nutcracker, and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

And every neighbourhood also celebrates the season with bazaars, bake sales, performances, community and school concerts, and numerous undertakings to help those less fortunate at this time of year.

When you are talking with friends and family from afar in the coming weeks, tell them the good things about your city. Ensure that they understand all this political hoopla does not impact the day-to-day governing of Toronto, and certainly takes nothing away from the spirit, services and fun of our city.

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Political spectrums unite against Mayor Ford

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ll those landslide votes to clip Mayor Rob Ford’s wings last week and this might be enough to bolster faith in the human community.

After all, councillors from the left and the right and the mushy middle united pretty firmly in opposition to a mayor whose behaviour has been an affront on every level.

For some time, it’s seemed as though council as a microcosm and we as a society are sharing fewer and fewer common values across the political and even geographical landscape.

When council “took away the keys” as Willowdale Councillor John Filion put it Monday, it was a powerful statement: whatever we all may think about privatized garbage collection, at least we can agree that the lying, the crack-smoking, the bullying, the public drunkenness, the inebriated

david nickle the city ranting about murder, and the refusal to co-operate with police investigations are all beyond the pale.

On this much we might agree.

It makes for good feelings now.

But it would be a mistake to think that this moment of clarity for those on council, and in the city, who supported Ford until very recently have washed the stains from their hands.

Those councillors who supported Ford because they supported the agenda must, like the voters who gathered behind Ford Nation, still bear responsibility – and not just as enablers.

It was clear to anyone paying attention that Ford was a profoundly illequipped candidate to be

mayor of Canada’s largest city. As a councillor, he had already proven himself prone to threats and rages, and also to lying about his alcohol consumption.

As a candidate for mayor, he was recorded offering to try and obtain oxycontin on the street for a supporter, and outed as having a drunk driving conviction in Florida.

When he took office, supporters on council and in the community overlooked a new litany of sins: his truancy during football season – which at one point included the diversion of a TTC bus to take the team he coached home; his documented incidents of dangerous driving; his disregard for conflict-of-interest rules that nearly lost him his office.

And when the allegations aimed toward the criminal, those supporters of the agenda barely whispered their disapproval,

and many of the mayor’s supporters held fast.

Even at other levels of government. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the mayor shook hands in front of the cameras and Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak gratefully accepted his help in the summer byelections, even as the crack video allegations swirled and coalesced.

It was only when the mayor’s behaviour descended to its most bestial, vulgar and universally offensive that his friends, allies and supporters made the choice to leave him behind.

So it comes down to this: we do share common values across the political spectrum.

But it’s not comforting at all, to realize how deep we have to dig into the muck, to find those values.

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BLOOR WEST in brief

Colborne Lodge hosts wreath workshops Colborne Lodge, 11 Colborne Lodge Dr., hosts wreath-making workshops for adults, Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 30, 2 to 4 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sun, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Includes a tour of Colborne Lodge and refreshments $32.50 plus tax. Contact 416-392-6916.

traditional holiday carols from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.; hot chocolate and cookies on hand, along with face painting and decoration making. Santa will stop in on the reindeer from 2 to 3 p.m., with the tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.

Contact info@highpark.org or visit highpark.org

Do you struggle with feeding your family? Do you worry that your child is eating too much or too little?

Registered dietician Eliana Witchell hosts a free workshop Monday, Nov. 25 at Physioplus Health Group, 2489 Bloor St. W., Suite 102, at 9 a.m. The workshop will encourage healthy eating habits while ensuring your nutritional child’s nutritional needs are met. Email to RSVP: info@ fifty-seven.ca

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Friends Julie Bell, Jennifer Specht, and Jennifer Parks participated in a wreath making workshop at Colborne Lodge. The workshops are back, beginning Nov. 23.

Runnymede Public School’s band and strings will be performing at Chapters, 2225 Bloor St. W., on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

The Discovery Music for Children choir will also be performing. Chapters will donate 20 per cent of non-discounted purchases made at Chapters during the event to Runnymede Public

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Doctor wants to raise awareness during Crohn’s and Colitis Month

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They both affect the colon...but scientists are not entirely certain why certain people get these diseases nor what triggers the onset of symptoms.

The average length of time between the onset of symptoms and diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, is two years, according to Dr. Ian Bookman, a gastroenterologist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre.

Bringing awareness to disease In recognition of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month, Bookman set out to debunk some of the myths and misconceptions of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a group of disorders that cause sections of the gastrointestinal tract to become severely inflamed and ulcerated.

An abnormal response of the body’s immune system plays a role in each of the two main forms of IBD – namely Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).

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Dr. Ian Bookman, a gastroenterologist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, speaks about the myths, misconceptions and treatment options for those suffering from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, in recognition of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month.

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CD and UC cause an inflammation of the digestive track, which absorbs nutrients from food while

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UC affects the large bowel and symptoms include blood in the stool, cramping and diarrhea; CD has similar symptoms, but includes abdominal pain, a decrease in appetite, fever and difficulty gaining weight, Bookman said.

The two conditions were lumped together historically before it was recognized they are two distinct processes, he said.

“They both affect the colon, also known as the large intestine, but scientists are not entirely certain why certain people get these diseases nor what triggers the onset of symptoms,” he said.

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“Sometimes, when it’s most appropriate, the treatment option is removing part of the bowel.

Removing the colon equals a cure for ulcerative colitis. There is no cure for Crohn’s disease,” Bookman said.

Treatment also includes surgery called a colostomy in which the large intestine is brought up to a bag or pouch.

This procedure is still occasionally needed temporarily or permanently, Bookman said.

“We are developing new surgical techniques that allow us to reconnect the bowel,” he said.

These diseases cause the immune system to turn on the bowel and start attacking it.

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There is no specific diet that ensures a healthy bowel, however, doctors recommend Canada’s Food Guide as a tool for eating a wellbalanced, healthy diet.

“We hope to, in the future, be able to predict who will be prone to (these diseases) and know what to do to prevent it,” Bookman said.

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This is the second hunger strike Velgakis has undertaken over the last two years. He stopped eating in the summer of 2011, parking

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His strike ended on the eighth day when the agency said it would grant Velgakis a fresh hearing, during which key witnesses previously excluded would participate.

Although the hearing did take place in October and November of 2012, WSIB

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They played games with me. I had no choice, but to go on a hunger strike again,” he said in a statement.

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11 (storeys)... we appreciate it.

We’ve also come down from 131 units to 104 units. They’ve also sculpted the left side of the building...have reduced shadow in the park behind,” Doucette said.

“So, you see, we have worked really well together — the working group, the proponent, city planning. This building has evolved and it has evolved almost to the point where the residents can say

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“We, along with Councillor “As an organization, we are not Doucette, have listened to resianti-development. We know we dents who are simply saying are an area that will have more respect our neighbourhood, development coming our way. We protect the village quality, which are simply asking for responsible makes this area unique, build development, which enhances quality buildings to enhance the and compliments the character unique neighbourhood and not

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>>>from page 1 tion and I am finding that very difficult because they have done a lot of work... but what you’ve heard from residents is, we’re not quite there,” the councillor said. “I want to explain, the residents, as you hear, are a party at the (Ontario Municipal Board) OMB. They have hired a lawyer, they have hired a planner.”

Pointing to a diagram, Doucette showed council what residents are still concerned about: the angular plane on the south side of the building, looking towards Bloor Street.

“What residents are still looking at is removing some of that massing and that’s important. This is going to be the tallest building on Bloor Street and it’s in a valley.

When you’re coming down Bloor Street, either east or west, this is going to jump out at you.”

Doucette appealed to council asking it to support residents to continue working with NDI, “to tweak a few more things.

“We are almost there. You’ve heard the proponent has brought this building from 12 down to

dwarf it,” she said.

Shelly Tulloch, the developer’s lawyer thanked city staff for their hard work and asked council to support their recommendations.

“We’ve met with the residents and we’ve really tried to address and meet all of their concerns... notwithstanding the appeal. There was still a continued dialogue between my client and the city to resolve all these outstanding issues, and we have,” she said.

“We are here today as we have resolved those issues, with the reduction in height, there’s been a reduction in massing in portions of the building, and also the transition to the neighbouring properties.”

More parking and bike stalls have been added and setbacks created, she added.

Not all hope for residents is lost, said Doucette after council.

“I’ll do what I can to reverse this at city council,” she told The Villager.

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Annette library closing for renos Fire sends woman, LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Toronto Public Library’s second oldest branch is about to get a mini-face lift.

Annette Street Library, situated on Annette Street at the south west corner of Medland Street, will close Monday, Nov. 25 for about a month to accommodate some interior renovations, including the construction of a new stairway and banister in its front lobby, the installation of a self-service check-out and update of the service desk as well as a sprucing up of the lower meeting rooms with new carpet, floors and paint.

The stairway and banister will be restored to look like the original stairs first constructed in the early 1900s, Anne Bailey, director of branch libraries, told The Villager. The branch will re-

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Annette library is the city’s second oldest branch, built in 1909.

open in late December.

As part of centennial celebrations in 2009, the library sought support for a fundraising campaign to replace the banister installed in 1979.

The new one will be made of wood and stainless steel, adding transparency, light and warmth, more suited to

the original Beaux-Arts style architecture.

In 1908, the Junction received a $20,000 grant from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, who funded several libraries in Toronto, to build the Junction-area library. It was designed by the architectural firm of Junction resident

James A. Ellis, called Ellis & Connery. Since the centennial, $20,000 was raised for the banister and stair restoration project, Bailey said.

“The self-service checkout will make the branch the same as other branches and make it more efficient,” she said.

Annette library was last closed for about a month for a ‘state-of-good-repair’ retrofit in 2009 leading up to its centennial celebrations.

While it is closed again later this month and into December, residents are encouraged to visit nearby Runnymede library, 2178 Bloor St. West, or the Jane/ Dundas branch at 620 Jane St. Holds on materials for Annette Library users will be transferred to the Jane/ Dundas Branch for pick up.

For details, visit www. torontopubliclibrary.ca

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Fire marshal investigating incident A young woman is in hospital with burns to 70 per cent of her body after a fire broke out in a Dufferin and College streets home early Wednesday.

The woman, 24, was without vital signs when firefighters found her in the basement of a Sheridan Avenue home around 1:40 a.m.

Eight other residents managed to escape the home, which is split into four apartments, without serious injury.

Fire crews couldn’t find an interior entrance to the basement, where the fire was burning, so they entered through the outside.

The woman was revived at the scene and taken to Toronto Western Hospital before transferring to a burn unit at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The woman’s condition was unknown at The Villager’s deadline Tuesday afternoon.

The fire was contained in the basement suite, but spread into the walls. The fire marshal was on scene investigating. A cause has yet to be determined.

Damage is estimated at $250,000.

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The Neil Diamond Tribute Show WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, 3591 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: joeypurpura@rogers. com COST: $15 in advance or $20 at the door The Neil Diamond Tribute Show serves up a feel-good tonic of dance’n’cheer.

Celebrating the power and energy of Diamond’s music to joyous and heartfelt perfection.

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Christmas Arts & Crafts Market WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Emmanuel-Howard Park United Church, 214 Wright Ave. CONTACT: Lisa Forestell, 416-536-1755 COST: $2 More than 70 vendors showcase their unique handmade items.

Nutcracker Fair WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Church of St. Martin in-the-Fields, 151 Glenlake Ave. CONTACT: 416-7677491 Christmas Bazaar with silent auction, bake table featuring homemade pies and preserves, holiday baking, gifts, knits and more. Peameal bacon brunch, Lunchtime café. Wheelchair

Swansea Craft Sale WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Swansea Community Centre, 207 Windermere Ave. Enter doors at 15 Waller CONTACT: Karey Heard, 416393-9080 COST: $1 for kids, $2 for adults, $5 family pass More than 70 vendors including jewelry, wreaths, ornaments, candles, children’s hats, magnets, gourmet edibles and more. Baked table, kids crafts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Soli & Rob with the Bug Buddies WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Runnymede Public School, Senior Gym, 357 Runnymede Rd. CONTACT: Christine Andrew, 416-535-2613 COST: $10, kids under two free The Time for Play Cooperative Nursery School presents children’s entertainers Soli & Rob, who will lead the audience in an interactive singalong concert with their puppet friends. Bake sale and silent auction. Tickets: info@timeforplay.ca

Nuts and seeds are amazing survivors and seasoned travelers. Come find out the ways seeds get around. Registration not required.

◗ Sunday, Nov. 24

High Park Buckthorn Busting WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Nuts about Seeds WHEN: 1 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: 416-392-1748, ext. 2 COST: $2 to $5

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The De Havilland Mosquito WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Jane/ Dundas library, 620 Jane St. CONTACT: Kara Miley, 416-394-1085 Keith Hyde, aviation historian, discuss the world’s first composite multi-role combat aircraft - the Mosquito. About 1000 Mosquitos were built under license at the Downsview plant during the Second World War. A number of Canadian squadrons were equipped with Mosquitos and Canadian airmen flew Mosquitos on many special missions during the war. Call to register.

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Annual Junction Triangle Home Style Craft Show and Sale WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Perth Ave Public School, 14 Ruskin Ave. CONTACT: Sharon Colwell, 416557-1972 COST: Free Craft and gift items, pictures with Santa, food. Proceeds benefit Perth Avenue Public School arts programming.

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Understanding the pressures

The second part of this series examines the catalysts that can lead teens to suicide

By Lisa Rainford

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xperts agree, the teenage years can present a whole host of pressures – most of which can easily be managed with the right support from parents and caregivers. There are particular pressures, however, that if unrecognized and allowed to fester, can compel youth to take their own drastic measures to cope.

With proper awareness and exposure to positive stories of inspiration, teens can change their outlook, says Prof. Gordon Flett of York University’s LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research.

He points to all-star pitcher and Toronto Blue Jay R.A. Dickey as someone who overcame the odds.

With the release of his autobiography in 2012 Wherever I Wind up: My Quest for Truth came the revelation that Dickey had been harbouring a devastating secret for most of his life – he had been sexually assaulted as a child. To cope, he turned inward and away from his family.

“As one illustration of his feeling of isolation, Dickey would break into empty houses so he could sleep alone and didn’t have to go home,” Flett says.

Tormented by the abuse he suffered as a child coupled with early career setbacks, Dickey contemplated suicide for a time. It was after nearly drowning in the Missouri River his perspective on life changed.

“Here’s an example of someone who got a second chance and went on to become the best pitcher in the league,” Flett says.

Experts who deal with suicide from across the province, say youth contemplating suicide may be dealing with a number of risk factors, including isolation, perfectionism, stress, imitation, the topic’s prevalence in public discussion, as well as a need for instant gratification.

The drive for perfection amounts to “a huge proportion” of suicide, particularly in youth, according to Flett, whose collaborative work with Dr. Paul Hewitt of the University of

British Columbia on perfectionism has received widespread national and international attention. Many people put on a front or “social mask” so even close friends and family don’t realize the extent of the pain they’re experiencing.

“We get contacted by families who say, ‘We didn’t see the signs; (the suicide) happened without warning,’” Flett says. “Sometimes these people can be so good at hiding the signs, but it’s important for families to know that this is common.”

However, family members and friends need to be aware if everything seems too perfect.

Flett advises parents to look out for their teens if they are no longer feeling or seeming like their old self.

Open up a dialogue, he says.

Parents need to demonstrate to their teen that they care. Their child needs to know he or she matters; that their love is not contingent on unreachable expectations. Parents should not be afraid to share some of the mistakes they’ve made or how they overcame a difficult period in their lives.

In a conversation with school teachers, who asked him what they could do when they see kids who are pushed to the limit, Flett advised them to be that person teens can open up to, to assure them that they are not alone.

“They need to know the statistics, that others at the same age feel the same way,” Flett says. “Adolescence is a difficult time for everyone.”

Sheeba Narikuzhy, clinical supervisor at East Metro Youth Services, says there can be a range of warning signs for youth

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We get contacted by families who say, ‘We didn’t see the signs; (the suicide) happened without warning.

Sometimes these people can be so good at hiding the signs, but it’s important for families to know that this is common.

– York University Prof. Gordon Flett, LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research

thinking about suicide, including significant changes in eating and sleeping habits; withdrawal from friends, family and activities and unusual behaviour or unusual neglect of appearance and a teen’s decline in school performance or attendance.

“Be aware of talk of suicide, even in a joking way,” she says.

Sudden or dramatic changes in personality should get parents’ attention. If teens become happy and calm after a long period of moodiness and anger, perhaps they’ve made a decision about ending their life or, if they have begun to give away prized possessions, seemingly for no reason.

“The risk factors can be biological, whether teens have mental health issues like depression, anxiety or ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder),” Narikuzhy says. “There are social risk factors: victimization by peers; bullying or cyber-bullying or conflict with peers; it could be a romantic relationship breakdown or a change in friendship like a fight.

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Real teens, real trouble Keeping a close eye on a teen’s moods and activities can help determine whether there’s cause for concern.

The Catalysts: What to watch out for Metroland Media surveyed experts who deal with suicide on reasons why youth may contemplate ending their life.

The following six reasons are identified as catalysts and are explained here in the hopes the information may prove helpful to parents and caregivers concerned about their own child.

1. PERFECTIONISM The drive for perfection amounts to “a huge proportion” of suicide, particularly in youth, according to Prof.

Gordon Flett of York University’s LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research.

Many people put on a front or “social mask” so even close friends and family don’t realize the extent of the pain, helplessness and hopelessness they’re experiencing.

“No one’s that perfect,” Flett says.

“People need to be attuned when their sixth sense goes off.”

2. STRESS Stress could materialize itself in teens through such issues as depression, panic attacks or addiction.

Discussing mental health issues should be as basic as talking about sex education, according to Dr. Michelle Marshall, a psychiatrist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health department.

“Parents need to start talking about the issue to normalize it,” she says.

“Have a conversation with your child.

“Ask the child what’s going on, ask >>>from page 16 important.”

Social media can have an influence on whether a teen takes his own life. Suicide can become contagious when it is glorified online, Narikuzhy says.

Oftentimes, schools are hesitant to publicize or talk about suicide for fear there will be imitation.

Flett confirms that suicide is more likely to occur among teens whose friends have committed the act.

“If a parent knows their child is vulnerable, be vigilant, keep eyes open,” Flett says.

“There is added depression when someone close takes his or her own life. They (wonder) ‘wasn’t knowing me enough?’”

We as a society are better off talking about suicide, yet it’s important how we broach the subject, Flett says.

“What I would advocate is for parents to do their own research, but more information should be

‘how can I help?’ Children and teens do best when they have a confiding relationship with at least one of their parents.”

3. PREVALENCE IN PUBLIC DISCUSSION Oftentimes, schools are hesitant to publicize or talk about suicide for fear there will be copycats.

Suicide is more likely to occur among teens whose friends have committed the act.

“If a parent knows their child is vulnerable, be vigilant, keep eyes open,” Flett says.

“There is added depression when someone close takes his or her own life.

“They (wonder) ‘wasn’t knowing me enough?’”

4. IMITATION Social media can have an influence on whether a teen takes his own life.

Suicide can become contagious when it is glorified online, says East Metro Youth Services clinical supervisor Sheeba Narikuzhy.

“For teens, their social and peer circle is very important,” she says. more readily available,” he says.

Hopelessness is the No. 1 psychological indication of suicide, the feeling of never being able to meet expectations and feeling socially disconnected, according to Flett.

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Teens who are going through extreme emotional pain will say I don’t want to die, but I don’t see any other way.

– Sheeba Narikuzhy, clinical supervisor East Metro Youth Services

There is a range of conditions where teens may have suicidal thoughts, agrees Dr. Michelle Marshall, a psychiatrist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health department.

They might be struggling with

5. ISOLATION Hopelessness is the No. 1 psychological indication of suicide, Flett says.

Feeling socially disconnected, whether it’s because of a friendship or romantic relationship breakdown or victimization by peers through bullying, can turn a person inwards.

“They need to know the statistics, that others at the same age feel the same way,” Flett says.

“Adolescence is a difficult time for everyone.”

6. INSTANT GRATIFICATION Teens and youth are at their wits’ end.

They are desperate to get rid of their pain and they develop their own coping mechanisms to relieve that pressure.

However, most of the time, they want to “kill” the problem and the pain – not themselves, Narikuzhy says.

“Teens who are going through extreme emotional pain will say I don’t want to die, but I don’t see any other way,” she says.

~ Lisa Rainford depression, panic attacks, addiction or sexual orientation. Discussing mental health issues should be as basic as talking about sex education, she says.

Normalize “Parents need to start talking about the issue to normalize it,” she says. “Have a conversation with your child. Ask the child what’s going on, ask ‘how can I help?’

Children and teens do best when they have a confiding relationship with at least one of their parents.”

Family doctors are your first point of contact, says the psychiatrist.

Most of the time, teens and youth do not want to die. They want to “kill” the problem and the pain – not themselves, Narikuzhy stresses.

“Teens who are going through extreme emotional pain will say I don’t want to die, but I don’t see any other way.”

Fearless hero, risk-taker remembered for his generosity The loved ones of Mark Snoddon shared his story in the hopes that his lost life is never forgotten and can inspire the change needed to avoid further preventable deaths in Ontario.

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Mark wasn’t willing to settle for a mundane existence.

Tackling many feats in his short life, his strongest passion was fighting fire.

“He was the youngest fireman on the Baysville Fire Department,” said his mom Judy. “They called him Backdraft because he was the first one at every scene. He loved the excitement.”

Mark was fearless. Always pushing the limits, he often put himself in danger to help others, scaling the roof of a burning building or climbing inside a flame-engulfed car.

“Even when he was a kid, he would jump into anything. Nothing scared him,” she said. “Everybody loved him

from the time he was born. He had this huge smile. He was like a clown.”

While home visiting his family on Aug. 8, 1998, at the age of 21, Mark shot and killed himself on the front lawn of the family home in the early morning hours, while his family, including his wife, was still in bed.

A hero in life, Mark was honoured with a fireman’s funeral.

“There were so many people there.

It was unbelievable.”

Following the ceremony, one of the attendees told her he had met her son when Mark was working as a gas attendant. He said when Mark found out the man was in the process of moving and didn’t have much help, Mark said he would rally some friends and help the man unload belongings the following morning.

“He said he didn’t think Mark would actually show up, but there he was the next morning. That’s just the kind of guy he was. Always willing to help.” ~ Kelly McShane

Parent and youth resources for prevention and coping CALL 911 if you are thinking of harming yourself or if someone you know is in imminent danger of harming themselves.

Ontario Association for Suicide Prevention >> ospn.ca Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention >> suicideprevention.ca Hope and Healing After Suicide: A practical guide for people who have lost someone to suicide in Ontario >> www.camh.ca Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Mind your Mind >> mindyourmind.ca A website for youth created by youth offering resources, tools to

help manage stress and mental health problems Mobilizing Minds >> www.mobilizingminds.ca A mental health project led by young adults, community organizations and health professionals Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) Youth Line 1-800-2689688 River of Life Program >> www.riveroflifeprogram.ca Online training about Aboriginal youth suicide

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So how do we prevent teen suicide? Be open. Be honest. Admit it’s an issue.

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The move won’t much impact late night riders between Finch and Eglinton stations, who are accustomed to nightly subway shutdowns as of 12:30 a.m. for the past five years so work crews can complete urgent tunnel maintenance work.

The board’s decision now means early subway closures will continue for up to two more years to allow for the replacement of parts of the deteriorating subway tunnel ceiling under the Lawrence Station bus bay, which TTC has deemed a potential safety hazard.

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TTC puts off closure of part of Yonge subway line RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com The TTC will put off closing a section of the Yonge subway line until 2016 at the earliest.

The outdoor tracks between Eglinton, Davisville and St. Clair stations are well past their standard operating shelf life. Even so, the transit commission has opted to shelve a lengthy shutdown planned for 2014 and instead commence rehabilitation work on the Davisville-area tracks, which would allow it to continue operating for at least five more years.

In a memo sent to the TTC board as well as city council and the mayor, CEO Andy Byford said next year’s planned shutdown was no longer feasible once costs for providing replacement bus service – for as long as two months according to some reports – were calculated.

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Board of health seeks cell tower information Toronto’s Board of Health says the federal government should tell the public where cellphone antennas and telecommunication structures are in the city and what levels of radio frequencies they emit.

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ance” policy on emissions from cell antennas. Responding to concerns from citizens, city council, in 2008, endorsed asking Industry Canada not to allow RF emissions unless they are 100 times more stringent than the Health Canada guideline.

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That was an oftrepeated line from kids at this time of year when I was growing up. As soon as it started to get cold – and it did in November – all we could think of was how soon we’d be playing hockey outside.

Oh and when I say cold, I don’t mean this impersonating Celsius cold, I mean the real deal: Fahrenheit cold.

“Is there ice yet?”

The ice we were referring to was on rinks built in the playgrounds of the schools nearby. Prefab rinks, which we called “cushions”, were installed at all the public and high schools around town. Some of the bigger schools were lucky enough to have more than one.

There were also pleasure-skating ovals beside the rinks. No fancy nickname for them, but they were just as popular as the cushions.

The first flooding was always around the 15th of November. By the 17th a few of the schools were lucky enough to have a glistening surface.

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Well, it looks like our oncefavourite fall phrase could be making a comeback. There are plans to extend the outdoor shinny and skating season in Toronto. Not on the natural ice we used to have, made from water out of a big black hose that would freeze in a few days. There’s only a slim chance of getting natural ice in January and February, let alone November anymore. But on artificial ice, courtesy of refrigeration systems underneath the rinks, which is going to be putting in some much welcomed overtime this season.

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The majority of them are expecting to remain active through the third week of February and a bunch of the more ambitious venues have their sights set on staying open until the middle of March. Sweet.

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The 55-member women’s choir, under the direction of Kelly Galbraith, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

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Other lease and financing options also available. **0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013/2014 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. ¤“Don’t Pay Until Spring” o er (180-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing on select new 2014 models. No interest will accrue during the first 150 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest accrues and the purchaser will repay both the principal and interest monthly over the contract’s term. ≠Bi-weekly finance payment O.A.C. for new 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE)/2014 Forte Sedan LX MT (FO541E)/2014 Rondo LX MT (RN551E) based on a selling price of $28,893/$17,913/$23,893 is $159/$98/$127 with an APR of 0% for 60/84/84 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $8,255/$0/$0 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Offer includes loan savings of $0/$0/$750. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. ∞NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Phase 1 Entry Period ends December 2, 2013, at the close of regular business hours at participating Kia dealerships. Phase 2 Entry Period ends December 30, 2013, at the close of regular business hours at participating Kia dealerships. Open to age-of-majority residents of Canada. 60 Prizes (30 attributed to Phase 1 and 30 attributed to Phase 2), each consisting of a cheque that may range in value from $15,350 to $46,859. Odds of winning a Phase 1 Prize depend on the number of eligible Phase 1 Entries received before the applicable Phase 1 Draw Date. Odds of winning a Phase 2 Prize depend on the number of eligible Phase 2 Entries received before the applicable Phase 2 Draw Date. Skill-testing question required. For full contest rules and no-purchase entry details, visit www.kia.ca. ΔModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2014 Sorento 3.3L EX AT AWD (SR75HE)/2014 Forte SX (FO748E)/2014 Rondo EX Luxury (RN756E) is $34,195/$26,195/$32,195. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2014 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2014 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl (M/T)/2014 Rondo 2.0L GDI 4-cyl (M/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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