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native culture at the park POW WOW: Native Child and Family Services of Toronto held its 17th annual Community Pow Wow at Dufferin Grove Park Saturday. The event celebrated the Ninth Moon of Creation Mdaamini Giizis (Corn Moon). Here, Star drums while friend Francine looks on. The dancers are from Scarborough. Below, dreamcatchers were for sale.
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The Baby Point Gates Business Improvement Area is working on creating a new parkette along Methuen Avenue at Jane Street, south of Annette Street. The parkette is tentatively scheduled for completion in summer of 2015.
BIA plans parkette to combat graffiti and illegal parking LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com The Baby Point Gates Business Improvement Area (BIA) is in the midst of a project to create a new parkette along Methuen Avenue at Jane Street, just south of Annette Street. The site is currently a “graffiti magnet,” according to BIA vice-chair Dennis Maslo, and the curb is configured in such a way that it invites drivers to park there even though the space is an illegal spot and can result in a $40 ticket. It’s the largest space within the BIA’s boundaries and is crying out for some attention, Maslo told The Villager. “We need a community space that looks good where people can stop for coffee,” he said. The BIA unanimously accepted the parkette com-
mittee’s design concept at its board meeting last week. A perspective illustration can be viewed on the organization’s website. Over the next several weeks, the BIA will collaborate with landscape architects Forest and Field to add layers of details, such as plant and material types and pattern selections. “We’re pretty thrilled with how the design is looking and what the parkette will do for the community,” Maslo said. The goal is to create an oasis of greenery with seating and a water fountain. It’ll be a spot to decorate with Christmas lights and a place for bands to play during such events as the BIA’s sidewalk sales. Residents are invited to submit suggestions for the parkette’s name. “Methuen Avenue Parkette
is highly functional, but obvious isn’t always the way to go,” Maslo said. The tentative goal is to have the parkette built in late summer of 2015. If you have any name suggestions, email them to dmaslo@ babypointgates.ca The BIA hosts its Annual General Meeting Nov. 5 at the High Park Day School, 291A Jane St., starting at 7 p.m. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. There will be some seats available on the board (these are only available to merchants and commercial property owners within the BIA’s boundaries), Maslo said. Baby Point Gates hosts a fall sidewalk sale and open house Saturday, Nov. 15.
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Above, beaded jewelry on display. At right, always a hit with adults and children are the Toronto Police Services horses, as was the case with Edie and her dad Doug. Here Edie says hello to Const. Patrick Staunton’s horse Tecumseh. Staff photos/IAN KELSO
Heintzman Place featured in Green 13’s sustainable buildings tour Saturday LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Many people tracked the progress of the new condominium complex as it was being built at the former Canadian Tire site at Dundas West and Keele streets. What most likely don’t
know is that it’s not your typical condominium development. “It looks like a regular building,” said Paul Mero, a member of the local environmental advocacy group Green 13. “But there are solar panels on the roof. The solar panels pre-heat the boilers in
the building reducing the cost of heat by 30 per cent.” Because the developer of Heintzman Place, Options for Homes, is a non-profit corporation, its mission is to provide a low carrying cost to maximize the cost-effectiveness of its suites, Mero said. Heintzman Place boasts
several sustainable features in addition to solar thermal heating, like an energy recovery ventilator. Heintzman Place will be part of a Green 13-led tour of organizations, businesses and homes that are striving for a more efficient, sustainable and livable neighbourhood
showcased Saturday, Oct. 4 for Green Energy Doors Open. It’s a province-wide showcase of individual, community and commercial sustainable energy projects initiated in 2011 by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association. Included in Green 13’s
Green Energy Doors Open event will be Loblaws on Dundas Street West, just west of Jane Street. Quietly, the store installed solar panels that generate 135 kilowatts of energy, Mero said.
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he power of social media is too often taken for granted. It allows an easy avenue for people to cast judgment in a way they can’t in person. It takes no effort and yet, the consequences of that stone cast can be devastating. Last week a woman wrote a post on her facebook page complaining about a rude transit rider on a TTC bus who wouldn’t move his bag to let her sit down. He swore at her, made an obscene gesture and allegedly stomped on her foot. She also posted a photo of the man she took with her phone. The post went viral and was viewed thousands of times in only a few hours. People were outraged. As happens when things go viral, media picked it up and once our view the the story broke, another transit came forward with a video Taking revengerider of the interaction. It was posted YouTube and some said they’d out online has to try to find the man dubbed the ripple effect ‘transit leprechaun’ because of the bowler hat and green shirt he was wearing. It was public shaming the only way social media can deliver it: fast, brutal and with little to no consequence of its impact. Thousands of angry people with their finger pointed at one man. We’re not writing in defence of this transit rider. Rather, we hope to caution people before they cast judgment in such a public sphere. Things have a way of sticking online. Everything is public. Don’t trust your privacy settings. Consider the TTC driver who lost her job this summer after a video was posted showing her bus running a red light and nearly hitting a pedestrian. Before anyone knew anything about her, she was publicly shamed in a similar manner. After it was discovered she was a single mom of two and that she lost her job over the incident, the man who posted the video said if he had known that would have been the consequence, he never would have made it public. Whatever this man’s done, his punishment has surely been dealt. We may not know him, but certainly his friends, family and employer have recognized him by now. Perhaps he’s deserved this, perhaps he just made a mistake. It’s not for us to say – but when it’s said online, it speaks deafening volumes.
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ohn Tory is to be the next mayor of Toronto. All the polls point to this as the likely outcome and have for some time. So why, then, don’t we all just relax, enjoy the fall season of new television and wait for an affable and uneventful four years? Well, for one thing, there are still three-anda-half weeks to go until election day, and anything could happen. And for another, based on the polls, the second-most-likely thing to happen is that Doug Ford somehow wrestles the lead away from Tory and is elected the fourth mayor of an amalgamated Toronto. It is not such a remote possibility; those same polls that show Tory so far ahead show the label-making councillor for Ward 2 in second place. And most of them were taken when Ford was behaving – how shall we put this? – like a bit of a jerk. If Ford puts on his candidate pants, keeps it civil
david nickle the city and plays it right, a Ford mayoralty is a possibility. How would we cope with such an eventuality? Well, we can look back at his brother’s victory four years ago – where many of us simply stared slack-jawed as Don Cherry kicked of the inaugural council meeting and Rob Ford announced the end of light rail transit. Some happy few of us simply hoped for the best. No doubt they slept better, dreaming of stalled gravy trains and tax cuts and shining subways. In that spirit, I thought today we might, as a (positive) though experiment, imagine what the very best possible scenario is for a Doug Ford mayoralty. So, looking on the bright, halffull-not-half-empty side of life, we might hope for a few things: r We’ll likely see longer press availabilities and
more of them. Unlike his younger brother, Doug Ford has not been shy about talking, and sometimes hollering, in front of cameras. There will never be a question of asking Mayor Doug Ford the wrong question. All the questions will be wrong, and he will tell us why. r The Ferris wheel will be back. Well, maybe not the Ferris wheel, but expect something similarly big on the waterfront to the idea that Councillor Doug Ford floated in 2011. Maybe a Colossus of Rhodes bestriding the mouth of the Humber? No, let it be a surprise. r Toronto will have a new music festival, and it will be just like the ones Doug Ford saw when he visited Austin, Texas, and came back with Lone Stars in his eyes. Ford was pretty clear about this at the debate on the arts Monday. We might even get a new city motto out of it: Keep Toronto Weird, anyone? r We will all learn to
love Sigma Six — or at least figure out what it is. r The entertaining trench warfare that has come to characterize Toronto City Council meetings will continue, with a small reshuffling that will keep all of us guessing. While Doug Ford’s election is a long-shot, Rob Ford’s election in Ward 2 is nearly a certainty. The brothers Ford will still be manning the turret in the bunker that the mayor’s office has become. Council will still be fed up with them both. It will be fun, in the way that we’ve come to define fun over the past four years. So there you have it. Keep happy, Toronto, sleep well. If the pollsters are as wrong as they sometimes can be... you can always learn to stop worrying and love the Ford. David Nickle is The Villager’s city hall reporter. His column appears Thursdays. Reach him on Twitter: @DavidNickle
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Say no to Line 9, says reader 10 BLOOR WEST VILLAGER | Thursday, September 25, 2014 |
To the editor: Re: ‘Line 9,’ Exclusive, Sept. 25. I cannot believe that many residents are unaware of Line 9. I have read about it and marched against it. I am aware that an oil spill can never be completely cleaned up. Enbridge can promise anything, but if there is a spill... oops! Sorry, won’t eradicate the mess. One article I read stated that the line travelled near a subway station. I try to picture in my mind the disaster that would occur if that line were to burst.
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Environmental groups are stirring up protest at the possibility that tarsands oil could be pumping through our neighbourhoods MARK A. CADIZ mcadiz@insidetoronto.com
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ine 9 has some Toronto Line 9 is a contentious issue. residents fearing the Where do you stand on the idea of tarsands oil passdebate? Email us a letter to ing close to their backyards while others have no idea the editor at the oil pipeline even exists letters@insidetoronto.com at all. Scarborough resident, Ruth will require Enbridge to carry Gill, a member of Scarborough out activities related to pipeBitumen Free Future (SBFF), is line integrity and emergency concerned about the expected response plans. transport of bitumen oil, commonly referred to as tarsands Students from Cresthaven oil, that could flow through Public School in North York the pipeline. While Enbridge recently turned to YouTube to says the line will be used express their views after they mainly for conventional oil, discovered the pipeline was Gill remains uneasy about the right beside their school. possibility. “Creating awareness was Given its location near the big issue. Most students many homes and creeks, she were completely surprised is especially worried about the and unaware of the pipeline,” consequences of a leak or oil said grades 2 and 3 teacher spill from the Nancy Gillis. line. “With the “A l l t h e With the (National v i d e o t h e y major rivers were hoping Energy Board) approval, t o b u i l d in Toronto are crossed they can pump as much awareness to help by Line 9. of the tarsands oil as and people realIf there is they want and we ize what was a bitumen spill, it will wouldn’t know. really around them.” affect all of – Sabrina Bowman, those creeks In Environmental Defence and r ivers Cresthaven’s potentially YouTube video, reaching Lake Ontario,” Gill students between grades 2 said. and 6 wondered if the pipeline Bitumen is extremely thick was really “the big bad wolf of and sticky and is more difthe story,” highlighting our ficult to move than convenown heavy reliance on oil tional oil. With the bitumen, as the heart of the problem. increased friction in the See the video at http://bit. pipeline is a concern which ly/1ue220l has environmental groups on The particular section of edge about the 38-year-old Line 9 in question, referred to pipeline’s safety. as Line 9B, stretches 639 kiloEarly this spring, the metres from North Westover, National Energy Board (NEB) just northwest of Hamilton approved Enbridge’s proposed and travels through Etobicoke, expansion project of Line 9, North York and Scarborough, subject to 30 conditions that bound for Montreal, Que.
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The pipeline enters Etobicoke south of Eglinton Avenue West from Mississauga heading north alongside a portion of Hwy. 401. It then turns east north of Finch Avenue heading eastbound through North York and Scarborough. As it leaves Scarborough’s eastern border it travels through Rouge Park lands. Enbridge spokesperson Graham White said Line 9 has been misrepresented by those opposed to it, and it is not a tarsands oil pipeline. “Line 9 will carry primarily light oil as it did prior to the planned reversal. The destination refineries are ‘light’ refineries and do not have significant capability to refine heavy products like bitumen oil,” he said. However, Enbridge has permitted shippers to transport different oil blends which includes heavier grades such as bitumen. The 38-year-old pipeline could start transporting the heavier grade bitumen as early as December, say some environmental groups. Sa b r i n a Bow m a n , o f Environmental Defence, is skeptical of Enbridge’s assertion that the line will pump mainly light oil. “With the NEB approval they can pump as much of the tarsands oil as they want and we wouldn’t know,” she said. Since the NEB approval, a series of integrity digs on the pipeline have been taking place to help support the planned capacity increase, said White, with one work site being at G. Ross Lord Dam and Park in North York. Environmental groups cite an Enbridge spill that saw 3.3 million litres of oil
go into Michigan’s Kalamazoo River on July 25, 2010 as cause for concern. That spill is estimated to have cost Enbridge more than $1 billion and is reportedly the largest on-land oil spill in U.S. history according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Last December, in light of the growing concerns, Toronto City Council requested Enbridge have an emergency response strategy in place for Toronto in order to minimize the impact of any potential spill. Wa rd 2 4 W i l l ow d a l e Councillor David Shiner has been a part of the city effort to implement safety emergency response plans. At the moment, he said there are no such plans in place in the Greater Toronto Area. “We are trying to make sure Enbridge can make the line as safe as it possibly can make it,” Shiner said. “But the city can only do so much since it’s an issue that needs to be handled at the federal level. The federal government gave permission, but hasn’t pressured Enbridge, as much as the City of Toronto has done to implement safety procedures. Right now the city doesn’t have the capacity to respond to a disaster.” Enbridge filed an Emergency Response Action Plan this past July with the NEB and is waiting for feedback before releasing details about it later this October. Having spoken to communities along Line 9, Environmental Defence said most residents they contacted were unaware of the pipeline and the possibility of it carrying tar sands oil. While White said that between May of 2012 and July of 2013, Enbridge met
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From top, a pump station near Centennial Park in Etobicoke; and demonstrations near Dufferin Street and Finch Avenue in North York; and near Rexdale Boulevard and Kipling Avenue in Etobicoke.
with more than 60 municipalities, 150 emergency responder groups, six conservation authorities, landowner groups, 14 Aboriginal communities and both the provincial governments of Ontario and Quebec regarding the line. In a community meeting
about Line 9, SBFF handed out Tamil and Chinese pamphlets in order to improve the communication gap among north Scarborough residents, they said knew nothing of the pipeline.
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If it is true and an oil spill did occur in the vicinity, Toronto’s transportation would come to a halt. Your article omits the fact that Bitumen is like sandpaper.
Imagine that travelling through a pipeline that is 38 years old. It boggles this old mind that after the horrendous spill in Kalamazoo, Michigan, our government would even be considering transporting this danger on us citizens. It is time that we joined together and gave a resounding no to Enbridge for even considering such a drastic move. Unfortunately your article also forgets to tell us just how many breaks have already happened on this line. There have been several. Joy Taylor
U.K. community looking for info about Second World War pilot from Toronto To the editor: In 1944, an RCAF Wellington crashed over our village of Roade, Northampton, U.K., killing all six personnel aboard. We are erecting a plaque to ensure these boys are not forgotten. We have made contact with friends and relatives of four of the men, but have drawn a blank on the other two, including a Toronto
man. We are hoping a reader will remember him, or that a local researcher may be able to look up his family. The man’s details are: F/O Robert J. Andrews, J27301 RCAF, Pilot, from Toronto, Ontario Age: 21 Date of Birth: 29 May 1923 Date of Death: 29 June
1944 Rank: Flying Officer Unit: Royal Canadian Air Force Service Number: J27301 Extra Information: Son of Ray E. Andrews and Vera S. Andrews, of Toronto Please contact me at ronjohnson1951@hotmail.com if you think you can help. Many thanks. Ron Johnson
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To the editor: Re: ‘MP Pegg y Nash, Canadian Pacific Railway rep address public’s concern over rail safety,’ News, insidetoronto. com So, Randy Marsh, CP’s director of government affairs, calls residents’ worries over the transportation of dangerous goods through densely populated neighbourhoods and their wish to see the trains re-routed, a case of NIMBYism? If his statement shows how much regard CP has for those of us living in these neighbourhoods, not to mention for the children attending schools located only metres from the tracks, there is not much we can hope for. Sylvia Bergeron
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Seniors can learn the ‘Art of Conversation’ The Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave., presents The Art of Conversation for Seniors, Friday, Oct. 3 from 1 to 2 p.m. This weekly conversation class takes place Friday afternoons and provides the skills of good conversation, maintaining and changing topics and dealing with different situations. The event takes place at the town hall in Room 4. For details, contact 416-3921953 or visit www.swanseatownhall.ca sport hosts a community party wpivot
Pivot Sport Medicine and Orthopaedics, 2288 Bloor St. W., is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special event Friday, Oct. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. with musical performances, artists and local dance studios. The community has provided a number of prize items, which will be raffled off, including a grand prize of $100/month service for a year ($1,200 value) from Pivot Sport Medicine and Orthopaedics. Raffle proceeds will be donated to CAN Fund (www.
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event The Swansea Community Recreation Centre, 15 Waller Ave., hosts a Children’s Pillage in the Village Saturday, Oct. 4 from 1 to 3:30 p.m., an opportunity for families to
purchase or sell gently used children’s items and clothing (up to age 12) for the fall and winter seasons, including Halloween costumes. For further information, visit www.childrenspillage.com celebrate the fall harvest at high park The High Park Harvest Festival takes place Sunday, Oct. 5 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Colborne Lodge, on Colborne Lodge Drive, just north of the Queensway. There will be crafts, music, horse and wagon rides, warm apple cider, roasted potatoes and more. Purchase honey from local beekeeper, Brian Hamlin, art prints from local artist David Crighton and photo cards and calendars from High Park photographer David Allen.
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Veteran municipal politician for Davenport Cesar Palacio is alleging that a canvasser on behalf of rival Ward 17 candidate Alejandra Bravo distributed information to area residents that is “demonstrably false and defamatory.” The 13-page libel notice issued by Palacio’s lawyer, Michael Fenrick, to the Bravo campaign Friday, Sept. 26 indicated that a flyer was distributed to homes in the Caledonia Road and Innes Avenue-area. The flyer purported to list the city councillors who voted for and against Mayor Rob Ford’s proposed 10 per cent cut from the Toronto Public Library budget in 2012, with Palacio listed in favour of the cuts. “The flyer is false, defamatory and seriously damaging to Councillor Palacio’s reputation,” wrote Fenrick in the letter. The vote referenced in the flyer is not in regards to cutting 10 per cent from the Toronto Public Library budget, but rather a vote on whether to transfer
Go online for more: ■ election news ■ lists of who’s running in your ward ■ profiles on council candidates ■ features on the top mayoral candidates Visit www.insidetoronto. com/2014torontovotes $3.89 million from the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund or whether to find the equivalent amount from “new revenue sources and service efficiencies,” the libel notice letter says. “This is an issue important to Cesar Palacio,” Fenrick told The Villager. “We didn’t support the cuts.” This is not something Pa l a c i o w a n t e d t o g o public.
“I have always taken the high road and turned the other cheek when untrue or unfair things have been said about me, but some things are so untrue and hurtful that they cannot simply be ignored,” said Palacio in a statement. “I have served a libel notice against those persons responsible for fabricating my record, and will be referring any requests to speak about this ongoing legal matter to my lawyer.” Bravo stressed the information was not distributed on behalf of her campaign. “It’s unfortunate that Cesar Palacio has turned to legal bullying to silence us,” Bravo told The Villager. Bravo issued a further public response. “This frivolous attempt to silence me is a clear sign that Mr. Palacio is scared of losing his job,” she said. “He’s hearing what we are at the door – an overwhelming desire for change in leadership in Ward 17. I’m surprised that he would turn to this kind of legal bullying – I think he’s been spending too much time with the Ford brothers at city hall.”
Candidates join petition against Line 9 A group of Toronto residents rallying behind the name “Stop Line 9” have organized a municipal campaign to have Toronto City Council to ban tar sands oil from passing through Toronto neighbourhoods. Concerned about the heavier grade oil – bitumen – the group has launched its Protect Our City Pledge initiative approaching city councillors and non-incumbents to sign their petition to prevent the transport of tar sands oil through Enbridge’s Line 9 oil pipeline. The goal of the campaign is to create a bylaw that will prevent “dangerous” products
from being shipped via pipeline or rail through the city. To date, six incumbent councillors and six candidates for council seats have signed the petition. They are: Raymond Desilets, Ward 5 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Candidate; Sarah Doucette, Ward 13 Parkdale-High Park, Councillor; Alejandra Bravo, Ward 17 Davenport, Candidate; Mike Layton, Ward 19 Trinity-Spadina, Councillor; Joe Cressy, Ward 20 TrinitySpadina Candidate; Joe Mihevc, Ward 21 St. Paul’s, Councillor;
D a n Fo x , Wa r d 2 4 Willowdale, Candidate; Michael Galea, Ward 24 Willowdale, Candidate; Mary Fragedakis, Ward 2 9 To r o n t o - D a n f o r t h , Councillor; Ja n e t D a v i s , Wa r d 3 1 B e a c h e s - E a s t Yo r k , Councillor; Paul Bocking, Ward 35 Scarborough Southwest, Candidate; R o n Mo e s e r, Wa r d 44 Scarborough East, Councillor. For more information about the Line 9 oil pipeline read our story at http://bit. ly/1ovtmAp - Mark Cadiz
Trustee debate for Ward 7 being hosted by Atkinson Call us at: 1-877-646-6701 or email: myupdates@metroland.com
Retiring Ward 7 Parkdale-High Park school board trustee Irene Atkinson hosts a Toronto District School Board (TDSB) all-candidates’ trustee debate
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Stunning Euro designed 4 bdrm raised bungalow. Gorgeous kitchen with granite floors & countertops, top line built-in appliances, quality finishing & craftsmanship throughout. Large combined living & dining room, marble floors, huge family room, gas fireplace, den, gleaming hardwood floors, 5 washrooms, incredible master bedroom, 6pc ensuite & W/I closet, beautifully landscaped property. Must be seen for $1,750,000
OPULENT SOUTHAMPTON PENTHOUSE!!
One-of-a-kind Tridel-Built South Kingsway & Queensway opportunity, approximately 1800+ of living space extensively renovated with the very best finishes, bright & spacious, 9’+ ceilings, 3 skylights, stunning gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, granite counters, rich Mahogany & Maple floors, crown moulding, large master bedroom, with spa-like 6 piece bath, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking fabulous 1350 sq ft. terrace with panoramic city & lake view for $1,295,000!!
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Stunningly renovated from top to bottom with the finest finishes! Approx 3000 sq ft, grand 4 bdrm 2 storey on approx 1.25 acre lot. Amazing Gourmet kitchen w/ granite countertops and high-end appliances, beautiful hand-scraped hardwood flrs, spacious master retreat w/ spa-like ensuite, sprawling property w/pond & picturesque views, a must see for $1,099,000!!
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Situated on a premium 58 ft lot in High Demand Neighbourhood. Executive 2 Storey, 4 Bedroom, Over $150K Spent, Approx 3500 Sq Ft Plus Finished Basement, Fabulous Open Concept Layout, 18 ft Ceiling in Foyer, Simply Must be Seen! Only $999,900!
CUSTOM DESIGNED VELLORE PARK HOME!! Amazing Layout – Almost 3,300SqFt Of Luxury Living, 9’ Ceilings, Gorgeous Gourmet Kitchen W/Large Island, High-End Appliances & Granite Countertops, 2 Separate Family Rooms, Huge Master with 5 Pc Ensuite, 4 Bdrms, 4 Baths, 2 Car Garage and many extras for $899,900!
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Totally renovated executive home over $500K spent! Situated on a premium 100’x216’ lot, tranquil treed backyard, new salt water in-ground pool & interlock stone, modern kitchen, granite countertop, new baths, balcony walkouts, fire places, beautiful master bedroom retreat, main floor library & family room, professionally finished basement, and much more for $1,500,000!!
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Beautiful National built luxury 5+1 bedroom 2 storey located in Westmount, Oakville. Approximately 3482 sqft home. Well layed out, gorgeous gourmet kitchen, chef desk, island breakfast room & W/O to tiered deck, main floor family room & den, open concept living & dining room, gleaming hardwood floors, 5 washrooms, 9’ ceiling, and incredible high-end features throughout. Situated on a premium professionally landscaped lot backing and siding on lush ravine & pond. A must see for $1,188,000!!
THE COURTYARDS OF HAZELTON LANES!!
Renovated luxury 2 bedroom penthouse in the heart of Yorkville, spacious open concept layout, over 1400 sq. ft, 3 W/O to 300 sq. ft. terrace, gleaming Nkoro hardwood floors, gorgeous modern kitchen just steps to ultra chic shops & entertainment for $1,080,000!!
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3 in One, 60 Yr Established Automotive Shop with 5 Bays, 16ft Ceiling, Access From Front and Back Lane, Turn Key, All Equipment & Business Included, Commercial Unit at Front (Previously Used as Auto Parts Store) Plus 2 Bedroom Apartment Above, High Demand Location Bloor/Lansdowne/Dupont, Only $999,900!
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Renovated 4 Bedroom Backsplit on 50 Ft Lot Backing onto Greenspace (Benares Historic House) in High Demand Location. Huge Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Walkout to Interlock Patio and Gorgeous Serene Backyard, Steel Roof. Simply Move in and Enjoy, only $799,900!!
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Amazing Value, High Demand Location, Fabulous 2 Storey 4+1 Bedroom, Updated Large Principle Rooms, Family Sized Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Immaculately Maintained, Finished Basement with Separate Entrance, Double Garage, Close to U of T, Little Italy & Chinatown. Only $799,900!
VELLORE VILLAGE 4+2 BEDROOM!!
Absolutely stunning home with 52 ft frontage in high demand location, High Quality Craftsmanship throughout. Gourmet Kitchen with granite counter top and W/O to Huge Deck, 5 bathrooms, Gleaming Hardwood floors, California Shutters, Crown Moulding, Circular Oak Staircase, All Bedrooms With Ensuite & Walk In Closets, Formal Dining rm With 18 ft ceiling, Sep Living and Family rooms ,Professionally Finish Basement with 2 bedrooms, kitchen and bath. Close to all amenities, Must Be Seen. Only $799,000!!
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LEGAL DUPLEX OPPORTUNITY Situated on a 171 ft Deep Lot on a Quiet Court Location, 3 Bedroom Suites on 2nd & Main Floor, Plus Basement Potential for 3rd Suite, Double Garage, Fabulous Investment, Simply must be seen! Only $599,900!
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Fabulous Executive 2 Bdrm Suite, Large Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Modern Kitchen, Spacious Master Bedroom with Full Ensuite, Wonderful Serene Views from Balcony, High Demand Mill Rd and Burnhamthorpe Location, Close to All Conveniences & Many Great Amenities for Only $369,900!
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High Demand Location, Surrounded by Million Dollar Homes, Renovated 3 Bedroom Bungalow on an Amazing 200 Ft Deep Lot, Modern Kitchen, Open Concept Living Room, Professionally Finished Basement Ideal for Entertainment, Wet Bar, Open Concept, Huge Sunroom Addition, Double Garage. Walk to Subway, Live in Now & Option to Build Later only $749,900!
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Magnificent Original Wood Trim, French Doors, Leaded Glass, Hardwood Floors, Gorgeous Formal Dining Room, Spacious Living Room, Gas Fireplace, Sunroom, Detached 2-Storey, Private Drive, Garage, Deck Overlooking Fenced Backyard, Ideal Location, Steps to Transit + Go Train, School, Shops, Fabulous Curb Appeal only $499,900!
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Huge 3+1 Bedroom Condo with Lovely South West Views of Golf Course and Lake, New Kitchen with Ceramic Backsplash, Large Master with 4 Pc Ensuite, Hardwood Thru-out, Wonderful Building, Steps to Marie Curtis Park and Long Branch GO Station, Only $359,900!
SONOMA HEIGHTS!!
Gorgeous detached 4 bedroom home. Fabulous layout, over $85,000 spent on upgrades, gleaming dark stained floors, gourmet kitchen, granite countertop, formal dining room, main floor family room, fabulous master bedroom retreat, double garage, high demand neighbourhood for double garage, high demand neighbourhood, simply must be seen for only $699,900!
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Spectacular open concept layout, 1134 sq. ft., including balcony, sun filled modern kitchen, granite countertop, 9’ ceilings, 3rd level views, spacious living + dining rooms, split design bedrooms plus den, 2 full baths in this fabulous corner suite, close to superb amenities, 24 hour concierge, walk to lake, CN Tower, Rogers Centre, plus all amenities for only $499,900!!
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10 ½ Ft Ceilings, Open Concept Living Space, Thousands Spent on Upgrades, Exclusive Huge Landscaped Terrace (Approx. 16 x 18 Ft), Granite Countertops, S/S Appliances, Many Built-ins & Wall Units, 24 Hr Concierge, Steps to Islington/ Bloor Subway, Amazing Suite & Opportunity, Only $339,900!
PRESTIGIOUS WESTMOUNT AREA Gorgeous, Large 4 +1 Bedroom 2 Storey Shows to Perfection, Open Concept Layout, Family Room, Great Room, Plus Prof. Finished Basement Ideal for Entertaining or In Law Suite! Only $649,900!
PINE VALLEY/HWY 7!!
Wonderful 3 Bdrm Brick Semi, Balcony & Attached Garage in Great Woodbridge Location, Well Laid out with 9’ Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen with W/O to Large Deck overlooking Fully Fenced Yard and Custom Shed, Huge Master with 5pc Ensuite, W/I Closet, Long Private Drive and Many Extras for only $499,000!
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Monarch Built, Thousands spent on Upgrades, Open Concept Layout, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Formal Dining Room, Gas Fireplace in Fabulous Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Oak Staircase, 9’ Ceiling Finished Basement, Private Enclave in Coveted Bronte Creek, Bright Southern Exposure, Only $599,900!
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Gorgeous & new ‘Very Boutique Condo’, spacious & bright 2+1 bedroom corner suite overlooking ravine. Approx. 1000 sq. ft. of luxury living featuring 9’ ceilings, rich hardwood floors, beautiful trim work, premium kitchen w/granite counters, upgraded stainless steel appliances, master bedroom w/ensuite & huge W/I closet, granite counters in bathrooms, large west-facing balcony w/gas BBQ hook-up. Amazing opportunity for $479,900!!
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Curling anyone? stones on ice: Below and clockwise, Sam Montesano, right, gives an introduction to curling at the High Park Club last Wednesday evening during the club’s open house event. Darren White learns how to curl. Andrew Zalameda and Jennifer Bodner try curling.
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TTC sets new ridership record The TTC has set a new record for daily ridership. Last week TTC spokesperson Brad Ross tweeted that on Friday, Sept. 12 there were 1,812,031 recorded rides, surpassing the previous mark of 1,806,502 set last year on Nov. 28. In 2013, the TTC set a single-year record for ridership with an estimated 528 million, which was more than the previous record of 514 million riders the year before. The TTC is also expecting to set another annual ridership record for 2014. SUMMIT RETURNS TO TORONTO wCITY-BUILDING
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rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT The conference returns to Toronto for the first time in 20 years, when it debuted under the moniker Smart’95. Toronto was also named the top Intelligent Community for 2014 joining the likes of Taipei, Taiwan and New York City to receive the honour. The summit runs June 9 to 11. Visit www.icfsummit. com TTC SERVICE FOR NUIT BLANCHE wEXTENDED
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Spadina, with trains running every 15 minutes. As well, there will be more late-night streetcar service for both the 301 Queen and 306 Carlton Blue Night routes. GO Transit is also offering extra service for the event. VIDEO ON TRANSIT BUILDING HISTORY A we b v i d e o s e r i e s by the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario attempts to explain the long, frustrating history of Toronto transit building in a non-partisan manner. The series was produced by transportation consultant David Crowley and features narration by Toronto journalist and transit advocate Stephen Wickens. Its four main parts cover transit history, crowding, the overabundance of transit proposals, and how to take the politics out of planning.
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Green Energy Doors Open WHEN: 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Heintzman Place, 61 Heintzman Pl. CONTACT: Green 13, 416-766-6331, www.green13toronto. org COST: Free Starting point: 61 Heintzman Pl. and continuing on to several sites in this celebration of green energy in Ward 13. The route will be posted as it is finalized, indicating specific start times at specific locations. People are responsible for their own transportation from site to site. Bicycling riding encouraged along with carpooling. Confirm your participation. Spreading Harmony with Gathering Sparks WHEN: 1 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Emmanuel-Howard Park United Church, 214 Wright Ave. CONTACT: Joanna Mills, 416-536-1755, ehpgospel@gmail. com COST: $45 Join folk trio Gathering Sparks and the Emmanuel Howard Park Gospel Choir for an afternoon of song and celebration. Participants will enjoy workshops, dinner and a concert.
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Toronto Cat Rescue Adopt-a-thon WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Pet Valu, 1660 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Alison Finkelstein, 416-5388592, chanagittel@rogers.com COST:
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“Rain Tonight, A Story of Hurricane Hazel” with Steve Pitt (Free) WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Lambton House, 416 767-5472, admin@lambtonhouse.org COST: Free Featuring a nine-year-old heroine, “Rain Tonight” is an exciting true story. The author was born in Weston 60 years ago at the height of the storm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adoption fee applies Our adoption fee at the event will be $100 for kittens and $50 for cats one-plus years. For cats eight and older, the adoption fee will be waived in lieu of a donation to Toronto Cat Rescue. The adoption fee at the adopt-a-thon is payable by cash only. Fee includes six weeks of free pet insurance. Plumage and Plants WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: highparkwalkingtours@yahoo. ca COST: Free Search out the variety of birds that inhabit High Park and the greenery that sustains them. After the walk enjoy the Harvest Festival at Colborne Lodge. Meet at the benches near Grenadier Restaurant.
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Mom’s Computer Workshop WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: Claude, 416-525-5465, swanseaareaseniors@gmail.com COST: $15 for workshop, $5 for tips and tricks On Tuesday afternoons, learn tips and tricks at a computer workshop. Includes Wi-Fi, tea and cake.
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Junction Seniors Gathering WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Agora Cafe, 3015 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Eleanor Batchelder, 647-235-0843, www.junctionra.ca/junction-seniors, eob62@yahoo.com COST: Free The group meets twice a week at a local coffee shop for conversation, as
a social network of neighbours at the above location. On Fridays, the group meets at Pascal’s, 2904 Dundas St. W. from 2 to 3 p.m. All welcome.
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Ward 18 All Candidates Sustainable Transportation Meeting WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Bloor/Gladstone library, 1101 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Liz Sutherland, ward18@cycleto.ca COST: Free Join in the conversation for Ward 18 Sustainable Transportation by attending an all-candidates’ debate. Candidates currently running for election in the ward will discuss their views and platforms. Send questions for the candidates to ward18@cycleto.ca
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Chinese Brush Painting WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavina Ave. CONTACT: Swansea Area Seniors Association, 416-392-1953, swanseaareaseniors@gmail.com COST: $100 for 10 weeks Come for instructor-led classes on Thursday mornings. Discover your artistic talent working in this delicate art form. TDSB Ward 9 – School Trustee Candidates Debate WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Carleton Village Public School Library, 315 Os-
ler St. CONTACT: Gabrielle Langlois, 416-656-8025, ext. 204, glanglois@ dpnchc.ca COST: Free Here’s a great opportunity to learn about the roles and impact of school trustees, and to understand each candidate’s vision for the public education system. Refreshments will be provided. Practical Resources for Small Business Owners WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Bloor/Gladstone library, 1101 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: 416-393-7674 COST: Free You’re an entrepreneur but you need help. Where to turn? The Globe and Mail’s Sean Stanleigh runs through the options available from government, non-profit and private-sector sources, and provides tips on how to find and approach potential mentors. Sean Stanleigh is product manager of the small business and automotive properties at The Globe and Mail. No registration required.
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In a month-long pop-up exhibit (536 Queen Street W), thousands of Torontonians are invited to artistically contribute to a large communal mural while answering, “Did you think you would stop creating when you grew up?”
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On Saturday, October 4th at the Balmy Beach Club (located at the foot of Beech Avenue in Toronto), The Beach Group presents its annual fundraising event in support of SickKids. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the event features live music, silent and live auctions, prizes and more. For more information, please visit TheBeachGroup.ca
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Metrolinx has partnered with the City of Toronto’s StreetARToronto (StART) program on 14 public art displays along the Georgetown South Project rail corridor.
The selection committee, said Edwards, asked for the expertise of two public art experts to make the final decision. “We had carte blanche to do something that fit the area,” said Hunter, whose studio is in the Junction. “We wanted to do a more modern
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to what they’d like to see it transformed into. Visitors could vote for their favourite alternative uses from eight panels of proposed ideas. “I wasn’t sure what to expect,” admitted High Park Grenadier Fund volunteer Diana Teal. “It’s an interesting place for people to access. We all felt like (the open house) was a really good start.” The proposed uses that visitors voted for included
children’s programs, walking tour programs, art and music, a welcome centre, shoreline cleanups, environmental stewardship and rentals. People said they wanted to see programs for seniors; a solar power project to heat the building – funded by crowdsource; a local history centre, rentable recreation space for weddings and barbecues, a cafe and a free Wi-Fi area. In 2007, when the city
embarked on the expensive endeavour to move the heritage designated station from the north side of Lake Shore Boulevard across to Sir Casimir Gzowski Park on the western beaches – at a price tag of $400 million – Joy Oil was reportedly to become a snack bar and perhaps a tourist information centre. However, the building still remains untouched. As one of the gas stations built in the 1930s for the Joy
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gas stations of its kind. The High Park Grenadier Fund will continue to host community consultation events into next year, Teal said. If you did not attend the open house and would like to share your ideas for the Joy Oil station, email info@ highpark.org Have an opinion? Let us know what you think about this story or a local issue. Email contactus@insidetoronto.com
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