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TCH residents celebrate success of food program LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Residents of two Toronto Community Housing (TCH) buildings in the Dundas Street West and Scarlett Road area have experienced their fair share of hardships in recent years.

Their neighbourhood has seen the shooting deaths of a number of young men, including aspiring DJ, 19-year-old Shane Williams in the winter of 2011 and 18-year-old Jarvis St. Remy in May of 2009. Only 10 days later, 14-year-old Adrian Johnston was gunned down in the same area.

But the community remains tightknit and extremely supportive of each other as evidenced by the positive work taking place at the Gooch Family Food Program at 3725 and 3735 Dundas St. W.

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The tenant food-sharing program will be celebrating its second year in operation on Wednesday, Sept.

12 from 6 to 8 p.m.

An initiative that came about through the hard work and perseverance of a group of resident volunteers, the program is operated in conjunction with the Daily Bread Food Bank and Four Villages Community Health Centre. Between 250 and 300 people benefit from the program each month.

It took two years to get the program off the ground, according to Four Villages worker Junko Mifune.

“It is a community initiative run by the community members for their own community,” she said.

It officially got its start in July of 2010. Laying the groundwork included conducting a needs assess>>>ANNIVERSARY, page 5

The Villager newspaper gets vibrant, new look You may have noticed a fresh look on top of your Bloor West Villager today.

It’s part of our affirmation to Bloor West that the community comes first.

In the past, you may have noticed the key word in our flag – or masthead as we call it – was The Villager. Now, the key word is Bloor West.As well, you’ll note the colourful nature of the flag – done in colours where we

believe there is a community affinity.

“But the newspaper’s flag – or masthead – is only that, a graphic presentation. What really counts is the job we do covering the neighbourhoods of your community,” said Editor-in-Chief Peter Haggert.

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Descendents of one of the first Ukrainian immigrants to settle in Canada will serve as Parade Marshals during the 16th annual Toronto Bloor West Ukrainian Festival, Sept.

14 to 16.

Wasyl Elaniak’s granddaughter and great-granddaughter, who still live on the family homestead in Edmonton, built by Elaniak in the 1890s, will travel to Toronto to be a part of the popular three-day event, according to festival vice-president Olya Grod.

“They’re leading our parade this year,” Grod told The Villager.

“They’re lovely ladies.”

The festival marks the closing ceremony of the 120th anniversary celebration of Ukrainian settlement in Canada.

The festival’s organizing committee is “thrilled” to receive a Celebrate Ontario grant, said Grod, which has helped secure a long list of bands from across North America and beyond. The multiple awardwinning Fralinger String Band from Philadelphia will not only be a feature of the parade but on the main stage as well.

“They’re all USA army guys. This is their first trip to Canada to participate in the parade – they’re pretty amazing,” Grod said.

The festival’s musical line-up boasts UB, an Edmonton-based group that has a “honky tonk western feel”; Zhyto that hails from Calgary; Cleveland’s Harmonia that specializes in Eastern European sounds and >>>FESTIVAL, page 5

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Moving On Up Day gives students a warm welcome LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Kojena Selvarajah was one of more than 200 Grade 9 students waiting anxiously outside Runnymede Collegiate Institute’s office last Wednesday.

She was out of bed at 7 a.m. on Aug. 29 in preparation for her unofficial first day at the Dundas West and Jane streets area high school. Kojena was participating in Moving On Up Day, an opportunity for Grade 9 students to find their way around their new school, find their classrooms and familiarize themselves with their new timetables while meeting their new teachers.

“It’s kind of like a regular school day,” she admitted.

Asked if she was nervous, Kojena nodded her head vigorously. She was not alone. Angie Lin shared similar feelings.

“Yeah, I’m very nervous,” Angie confessed. “But, I’m excited.”

She thought it was important to take part in Moving On Up Day to get to know people. The Jane Street and Finch Avenue area resident says her hour-long commute will be worth it.

In recent years, Runnymede Collegiate’s Grade 9 population has hovered around 95 students, however, this September, 230 Grade 9s are enrolled at the school.

The high school has grown from 450 teens to 600 this term.

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butes the growth in par t to Runnymede’s Masters of Math, Science and Technology, a specialized program designed for students who excel in those subjects.

When they’ve completed the program, they receive a university recognized Masters’ certificate.

There are 51 Grade 9 students enrolled in the Masters program this year, Edwards said.

Moving On Up Day was comprised of five class rotations that included a welcome assembly, information sessions and activitybased workshops.

Geography teacher Christine Sabetti facilitated a ‘getting organized’ workshop that took Grade 9s through the school year, highlighting important dates and events, such as Runnymede Student Council Representative Elections on Oct. 2, December’s ‘Holiday Bash,’ the school’s talent show and exams, which take place Jan. 23 to 29.

In the gym, the Grade 9s were told of the school’s sports and extra-curricular clubs and activities like basketball and volleyball, hockey, badminton, soccer, baseball and softball, the swim team, drama and improv clubs, art council and an after-school fitness club.

“You can create your own club as long as you can get a teacher representative,” said student council president Meaghan Campbell.

“Everyone’s really close here. You know a lot of people,” she said.

The Grade 12 student had some words of wisdom for her younger counterparts: “Have fun in Grade 9. Make your mistakes now,” she said.

Sharmarje Farah didn’t exhibit any signs of nerves, fears or unease.

He seemed quite at home as he participated in some ice-breaker games in the gym.

“It’s going good so far,” he said.

Sharmarje is looking forward to getting involved in athletics.

“All sports – just not hockey,” he said.

History and philosophy teacher Robyn Tenenbaum, co-ordinator of Moving On Up Day said she is hoping students feel more prepared come Sept. 4.

“It’s a d i f f e re n t e n v i r o n ment (in high school) than in elementary school. It’s so much bigger. It’s unfamiliar faces,” said Tenenbaum.

“We want them to be successful. We want them to feel like they belong in the Runnymede Collegiate family. Happy kids are successful kids.”

Sarah Kirke, a student council rep, was in Grade 9 last year and could empathize with how the new students were feeling.

“They’re probably feeling anxious and scared, but excited,” she told The Villager.

“I loved how everyone was so accepting. It was like a really big family.”

head of the class: Above, new kindergarten students Aliya, centre, Jayden, left, James, and Helen start their first day of school with storybooks at Carleton Village Public School Tuesday morning. While below, friends Elijah Pereira, left, Kevonte Anderson, Fredous Amidu, and Fawaz Amidu hang out in the school yard before the bell rings heralding the start of a new school year.

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Local rising star hones her skills during TIFF LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Bloor West-born actor Charlotte Sullivan is one of four emerging talents the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has selected to participate in its second consecutive Rising Stars program.

Sullivan will get the chance to hone her craft by hobnobbing with international filmmakers, producers, development executives and casting directors alongside fellow up-andcomers Charlie Carrick, Connor Jessup and Tatiana Maslany.

“I was really shocked I’d been asked,” admitted Sullivan. “I didn’t think I was going to be selected. What I think is so remarkable is that they’re asking us what we want to get out of (the program).”

Sulllivan says she is attracted to strong, independent working women.

“I seek them out – I want to know how they do it, what inspires them,” she said.

Sullivan cited actress-comedianwriter Tina Fey as just one of her idols.

“She has such a strong voice. She’s so talented. I think she writes women so beautifully,” she said. “I gravitate more to people who seem to have lost a couple of marbles. I find them so fascinating.”

TIFF can take credit for bringing the “best-of-the-best” to Canada.

“We’re Canadian artists – this program is all about us creative types. It’s quite an amazing idea,” Sullivan said.

“You’re always trying to get better and better.”

‘We’re Canadian artists – this program is all about us creative types. It’s quite an amazing idea. You’re always trying to get better and better.’

Actress Charlotte Sullivan The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation and the Canadian Film Centre (CFC) has joined forces with TIFF to offer the Rising Stars program while assisting with the selection process. Jury members included filmmakers Clement Virgo and Michael McGowan; casting director Deirdre

Bowen; executive in charge of music and acting talent at the CFC Larissa Giroux and Cameron Bailey, artistic director of TIFF. “Canada continues to produce top-notch on-screen talent and we’re proud to offer these four actors an international platform during the Festival,” said Bailey in a statement.

Sullivan can currently be seen as police officer Gail Peck on Global TV’s Rookie Blue. The Genie Awardnominated actress starred as screen siren Marilyn Monroe in the TV miniseries The Kennedys alongside Greg Kinnear and Katie Holmes.

“You can’t so not do it,” she said of accepting the role. “So many people love her... I felt paralyzing nerves. My stomach was always in knots. I was petrified, but it was the most exhila-

rating experience. It was unreal.”

People treated Sullivan as Marilyn.

“It was the first time I felt like a real actor,” she confessed, adding that it was the first time she researched a role, the first time she stood in front of a piano with a vocal coach; it took two hours in hair and makeup to transform her into the screen icon.

Feeling empowered is what Sullivan loves about acting.

“I love moments on set when you feel you’re working with amazing people – you’re just so high on the feeling. It’s exhilarating. You’re working with people who are so talented.

It’s just rad.”

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oronto residents will be impacted in a number of ways if proposed changes are made to federal riding boundaries within the city.

The changes usually come about every 10 years to reflect shifts in population and ensure each riding serves an approximately equal number of voters across a particular province.

What that means for Toronto is an increase from the current 23 ridings (one of which crossed the municipal border of Toronto our view and Durham Region) to 25 ridings, all of which would be New boundaries contained within Toronto.

The boundary changes mean more will see Canada’s Parliament increase in size by 30 seats to power in Toronto 338. Fifteen of those proposed seats are in Ontario, which means the provincial Legislature will increase by that number as well.

Torontonians need to be aware, though, that these changes reflect the continuing growth taking place in the 905 regions surrounding our city. While Toronto essentially gains two seats, the 905 will see an increase of nine. The Hamilton and Barrie areas also each gain a new seat.

Federally and provincially, the gain to Toronto’s influence is tiny – but combined with our neighbours in the 905, the Greater Toronto Area’s power has grown substantially.

This is hugely important for our city in areas such as transit and economic development. What is needed is a willingness for federal and provincial representatives to work together for the good of the entire GTA, not just the communities that elected them.

Also of interest for Toronto residents is the impact the changes could have on Toronto Council.

Redistribution would create a scenario in which Toronto Council could increase from 44 members to 50. Whether that will happen ultimately lies with the province, but the justification is there based on the number of proposed ridings.

What is most needed now is feedback from Torontonians.

Residents in southeast Scarborough must surely be pleased that they will not have to share their MP and MPP with Pickering; and North York residents should feel they will have a stronger voice with the addition of another riding – Don Valley North. North Toronto residents should also feel an increase in their voting power with redistribution creating a Mount Pleasant riding.

Public hearings on the plans are set for Nov. 14 at the North York Civic Centre and Nov. 15 at Metro Hall.

Also, contact your MP and share your views.

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To the editor: This is something that had bothered me for a long time.

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Chicago’s waterfront a prime example for Toronto’s port lands I t was about a year ago this week, that Doug Ford started talking about Ferris wheels and monorails and gigantic shopping malls for Toronto’s port lands. It didn’t go well for him or that plan — but a year later, after having spent a few days in the Etobicoke North Councillor’s favourite town, Chicago, I can see how he got worked up about it.

Chicago is world-famous for many things — the deepness of its pizza, its intricate history of crime and corruption, its fantastic architecture — but for a visitor staying in a downtown hotel, I have to say: nothing beats its waterfront.

Jogging and biking trails wind up the river and along the waterfront for miles.

There are marinas and parks and an aquarium.

There is even a giant Ferris wheel, and yes, the view from the top of it is spectacular.

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business takes him to Chicago frequently; and it’s not hard to see how flitting between that place and the rust-belt splendour of much of Toronto’s waterfront could make a fellow impatient.

Next week, Doug’s brother Mayor Rob Ford will be looking at the plan that emerged from the wreckage of the dream of quick commercialization of the port lands. Council asked for it last year — a revised plan to see exactly what the city and the development industry could do to actually make something of its waterfront.

It’s not a job for the impatient.

While there’s great

potential for development in the port lands — there are a total of 900 acres of land ripe for the picking — very little can be developed without some very major infrastructure. In total, the consultants hired on to look at the area estimated it will take $1.9 billion in infrastructure improvement to make the lands worth anything in terms of development. When asked, developers said even if the city sold them the whole thing for $1, they wouldn’t be able to build.

As local councillor Paula Fletcher pointed out Tuesday, even Ford’s Ferris wheel wouldn’t have held its ground without $61 million in flood control work.

Building anywhere in the port lands is going to take a long view. The $1.9 billion is only addressing development north of the shipping channel; the lands to the south of the channel are either leased to businesses that are likely to be

needed there for awhile.

The northern development is going to take a colossal buy-in from the developers and some public-sector involvement too. It could literally take generations to see the whole thing built out.

That’s not necessarily a discouraging thing; Chicago’s waterfront today is after all the culmination of a plan more than a century old, using land given for public use along the lake. The battles for a public waterfront were mostly fought in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, just as Toronto’s battles were waged in the late 20th century and continue in the 21st.

Which is to say, we’ll get there eventually. There is precedent. n David Nickle is The Villager’s city hall reporter.

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Ukrainian music legend Oleh Skrypka otherwise known as Ukraine’s Mick Jagger will perform four shows throughout the threeday festival: Friday, Sept. 14 at 9 p.m. alongside Liviv Jazz with Vasyl Popadiuk and band on the main stage. On Saturday, he will headline on the main stage in celebration of his band’s 25th anniversary as Ukraine’s top rock band and will be a part of a special midnight DJ show Saturday.

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The Fralinger String Band from Philadelphia will be featured at the 16th annual Bloor West Ukrainian Festival Saturday, Sept. 15 during the parade, which starts at 11 a.m.

brings in so much business to Toronto,” she said.

The festival committee works hand-in-hand with the Bloor West Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) to create an engaging, clean and safe festival.

NEW SPORTS ZONE New this year, visitors can check out the sports zone, which can be found on Beresford Avenue, north of Bloor Street West. It will feature the Toronto Argonaut

Football team and its cheerleaders.

Two Ukrainian pavilions will provide information on its history and on the region of Bukovyna from which most Ukrainians immigrated to Canada.

As always, the festival will offer the best in Ukrainian food, beverage and artistic crafts from a variety of local vendors. The Bloor West Village sidewalk sale is also a part of the festival.

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“It’s a lot of organization – it takes the whole morning,” said Mifune.

At 2 p.m., residents who registered for the program begin arriving to their build-

ing’s recreation room to pick up their items.

In addition to celebrating the success of the program, the anniversary event will be recognizing the hard work by the volunteer team. It takes place in the recreation room on the main floor at 3725 Dundas St. W. If you would like further details, visit www.4villages. on.ca

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“We needed to speak to the residents so we knocked on every door,” said Mifune, who works at the Four Villages satellite office at Dundas and Jane streets. “It was a lot of work.”

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Junction Seniors’ Gathering WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Pascal’s Baguette and Bagels, 2904 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Eleanor Batchelder, 647-235-0843, seniors@junctionra.ca, junctionra. ca/junction-seniors The group meets twice a week at a local coffee shop for conversation, as a social network of neighbours. Tuesday mornings 10 to 11 a.m. Agora Cafe, 3015 Dundas St. W. All welcome.

Constituency Hours with Councillor Sarah Doucette WHEN: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: Irmgard, 416-392-4072, www. ward13.ca, Councillor_Doucette@toronto.ca COST: Free Ward 13 Councillor Sarah Doucette holds constituency hours regularly to meet with constituents in person. An appointment is required.

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Preschool Time WHEN: 2 to 2:45 p.m. WHERE: Jane/Dundas Library, 620 Jane St. COST: Free Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages three to five years with their parents and caregivers.

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n Thursday, Sept. 13

Junction Residents’ Association WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: West Toronto Baptist Church, 3049 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Martin Lennox, 416-769-4239, info@ junctionra.ca, junctionra.ca The Junction Residents’ Association holds its bimonthly public meeting. All are welcome to discuss community issues.

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Prairie Dreamscapes: ReImagining Our Roots - Art Exhibit WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: KUMF Gallery/Ukrainian Canadian Art Foundation, 2118A Bloor St. W., Ste. 204 CONTACT: Maria, 647-835-8841, kumf@bellnet.ca, www.kumfgallery.com An Art Exhibit of ACUA. Eighteen prominent Ukrainian artists from Alberta will feature over 30 pieces of artwork over a two-week period. Reception to follow.

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In any home improvement project there is the potential to discover the unexpected. Should this occur, the details will be brought to your attention and dealt with professionally. Peter & Greg personally review the specifics of your situation and recommend various options, which may include changing the scope of work or referring you to appropriate professionals.

Your satisfaction and referral is their goal.

3. Training.

Staying up to date with current industry standards, materials, and practices is an ongoing and time consuming undertaking.

Walker Contracting annually allocates significant resources to ensure your estimators and installers are the highest trained in the industry. This includes training provided by both manufacturers and the CCN. Walker Contracting’s in-house Since 2004, they have been surveying customer satisfaction training centre provides hands on experience for all installers and have a 98% referral rating from over 800 surveys collected, to increase their skill levels. The result is knowledgeable and all of which are available for your review. This track record led skilled craftsman working on your house. them to be selected by Marvin Windows™ as the exclusive supplier and installer of their Infinity® windows (fibreglass 4. Walker Contracting will be there for you in the long run.

The home improvement industry is well known for companies frames; www.infinitywindows.com) for the GTA. disappearing overnight, or going bankrupt and re-opening 2. Owners who care. with a minor variation on their name with no-one the wiser.

Peter & Greg have over 60 years of experience combined, and This usually happens when the contractor ‘low-balls’ their both are involved in all installations. Every job is reviewed by pricing and is forced to cut corners, which inevitably leads both owners, along with other senior staff, to ensure a smooth to problems. Eventually they are forced out of business by transition from sales to production, and that your installation dissatisfied customers, which means you have no one to meets what is written on your contract. service your needs or warranty.

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Walker Contracting has a 30 year history of growth in Etobicoke and the GTA. While roofing is by far the largest part of their business, Walker Contracting also supplies and installs windows, chimneys, eaves, siding, and entry doors.

They will provide options that will give you the best value for your specific needs. Although their prices may not be the lowest, their fair pricing model ensures it won’t be beat when comparing ‘apples-to-apples’, and that your job will be installed as contracted.

Peter & Greg Walker Contracting eliminates your risk in both the short and long term. For more information visit www.walkercontracting.ca or call 416-233-7086.

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September 7th, 8th & 9th, 2012

A Celebration Of Good Taste

This weekend long fall festival will be celebrating its 15th anniversary Friday, September 7th to Sunday, September 9th.

The Taste of the Kingsway, Etobicoke’s award winning festival is proudly hosted by the Kingsway BIA and sponsored by the Mantella Corporation. The Taste runs along Bloor Street West, between Prince Edward Drive and Montgomery Road.

Come out to experience delicious food, live entertainment, and fun activities for all ages!

In honour of its 15th year, the Taste of the Kingsway will be more spectacular than ever.

Over 30 of the Kingsway’s celebrated restaurants and street vendors will be serving delicious samples of international cuisines. Last year, an Outdoor Fresh Market was added, including a third stage, as well as the Culinary Theatre to the long list of attractions The Taste provides each year. The mouth-watering food served at the Taste is only one of the many attractions that continue to draw several thousand people to the festival each year.

Live entertainment at the Taste will be in full swing this year. Two main stages will be set-up, situated at either ends of Bloor Street. The festival will feature an array of live entertainment, including performances from well-known artists, performers and musicians. Over 200 participating exhibitors will take the stage!

Some of the popular exhibitions include: the Scotiabank Dog Show, rock climbing walls and street performers. Among the various festivities you can experience: Midway rides and games, clowns, face painting and buskers, and the beer and wine gardens along Bloor Street. As if that

was not entertaining enough, attendees can also experience the various markets, artisans and crafters pavilions, exotic auto displays, boxing, taekwondo and fitness demonstrations, and various community exhibits. Start Sunday morning with the Pancake Breakfast sponsored

by Carlson Wagonlit Travel and all monies collected will go to Out of The Cold Charity.

For hockey fans, Toronto Maple Leaf players Clarke MacArthur and Mike Brown will be in the Scotiabank tent on Sunday from noon-2pm signing autographs. While browsing the Kingsway festivities, be sure to check out the product demonstrations and give-a-ways. A few years later in 1997 we met with the Kingsway Business Improvement Association promotions team regarding a new event to take place on The Kingsway – Kingsfest. I remember the meetings and vividly recall the dreams and vision of the committee. The original committee wanted local residents to join in a celebration of food, music and entertainment.

For the original Kingsfest, Bloor Street was not closed and the restaurants offered samples of food on the sidewalk.

Kingsfest has now grown into The Taste of The Kingsway. Bloor Street is closed and last year over 250,000 people attended and enjoyed great food and music during The Taste of the Kingsway. The spirit of The Kingsway prevailed and the event is now one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario. Congratulations to the original organizers and the current group that continue to allow the Taste of The Kingsway to thrive and grow. This year the event will celebrate its fifteenth anniversary.

Friday, Sept. 7th o 6-9 p.m Saturday, Sept. 8th o 11 a.m-9 p.m Sunday, Sept. 9th o 11 a.m-6 p.m

• Pancake Breakfast in Support of Out of the Cold Charity • NHL Autograph Signing • Scotiabank Dog Show • Culinary market and stage featuring Celebrity Chefs Michael P. Clive, Jonathan Collins and more • Featuring performances by Liberty Silver, Holly Woods & Toronto, Liona Boyd and the Disco Knights • 2 Great Beer Gardens

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Scotiabank Dog Show inside the Scotiabank Activity Tent (Saturday Sept. 8th, 2012 - 12:00pm - 3:00 pm.)

NHL autograph signing in the Scotiabank Activity Tent Toronto Maple Leafs Mike Brown and Clarke MacArthur Sunday September 9th -12:00pm - 2:00pm Beer and Wine Gardens along Bloor Street featuring Great Lakes Brewery Carlson Wagonlit Pancake Breakfast in support of the Out of the Cold Program Sunday Sept. 9th - 8:00am - 11:00am (at the Main AM740/ Classical 96.3 fm Stage)

PLUS Midway Rides and Games • Large Exotic Auto Displays • Markets, Artisans and Crafters • Clowns, Face Painters, Buskers Boxing, Taekwondo and Fitness demonstrations • Community Exhibits • Product Demonstrations & Give-a-ways – and so much more!

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The Kingsway BIA (Business Improvement Area) is proud to once again host this year’s Taste of the Kingsway, and along with our Headlining Sponsor, Mantella Corporation we invite you to take full advantage of what our festival has to offer as we anticipate this to be our best “Taste” yet.

Now in its 15th year, this festival has grown both in size and stature and gathers people not just from around the Kingsway but also neighbouring cities. As chair of the Kingsway BIA, a local merchant and actual resident of the Kingsway, I’ve experienced first hand the evolution of this festival and I am very honoured to be a part of it. We are very pleased to announce that in addition to our two grand stages, which feature continuous stellar acts, we will once again host a Culinary Mobile Theatre.

This feature comes complete with celebrity chefs, cooking demonstrations from area restaurants and vendors along with an outdoor Farmer’s Market. A definite must see for you and the family.

It takes a team of great people to put an event of this magnitude together and I would like to personally thank all of our volunteers, staff, merchants and vendors along with our generous sponsors for their continued support. Your support has elevated us to be included as one of Ontario’s top 100 Festivals and one of Toronto’s top festivals to visit.

I welcome you to come explore the Kingsway and discover the great shopping, unique stores and services and experience first hand our motto “Friendly Merchants and Real Neighbours.”

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2012 SCHEDULE NEW AM 740/CLASSICAL 96.3 STAGE (at Montgomery Road)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH KX COUNTRY NIGHT 6:00 - 6:45pm Stone Sparrows 7:00 - 7:45pm Mudmen 8:00 - 9:00pm Dry County SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH 11:00 - 11:45am Taoist Tai Chi 12:00 - 12:30pm Sean Boutilier Dancers 1:00 - 1:45pm ESA Performance 2:00 - 2:45pm The Big Chill 3:00 - 3:45pm Marion Drexler 4:00 - 4:45pm The British Invasion 5:00 - 5:45pm Anna Rejante 6:00 - 6:45pm Ambre McLean

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7:00 - 7:45pm Lee Harvey Osmond 8:00 - 9:00pm Holly Woods & Toronto SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH 9:00 - 10:30am Etobicoke Com. Con. Band 11:00 - 11:30am Damidance Studio 12:00 - 12:45pm Our Lady of Sorrows Choir 1:00 - 1:45 pm Coppertones 2:00 - 2:45pm David Leask 3:00 - 3:45pm Lyric Dubee 4:00 - 4:45pm Broken Bricks 5:00 - 6:00pm Disco Knights

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(at Prince Edward Drive) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH 6:00 - 6:45pm The Welsman Brothers 7:00 - 7:45pm Cobra Kings 8:00 - 9:00 pm Liberty Silver

3:00 - 4:00pm Bianca Schmutz 4:30 - 5:30pm Wendy Lands 6:00 - 6:45pm Groove Positive 7:00 - 7:45pm Monkey House 8:00 - 9:00pm Treasa Levasseur

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH 11:00 - 11:45am Charlie Kert 12:00 - 12:45pm Kingsway Conservatory 1:00 - 1:45pm The Lucky Bastards 2:00 - 2:45pm The Farrell Cats

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH 11:00 - 11:45am Robert Davis 12:00 - 12:45pm Music By Jake 1:00 - 1:45 pm Retrofit Pilates 2:15 - 3:00pm Rob Tardik 3:30 - 4:30pm Michael Dunston 5:00 - 6:00pm Liona Boyd

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Renovating a rental property One of the best things a landlord can do during an economic downturn is pay more attention to their rental properties, ensuring the properties are in tip-top shape so they can get the most out of each unit at a time when the rental market is most competitive.

This might require some renovations, which landlords should be making periodically anyway, regardless of how strong or tenuous the economy might be.

• Update the paint. Apartments are typically empty when shown to prospective renters, and any issues with the paint job are very noticeable during such viewings. If the paint is outdated or there is any fading, update the walls with a fresh coat of paint.

It's ideal to do so whenever a tenant moves out, but landlords whose buildings have a high turnover rate likely won't need to

repaint every time a tenant moves out. When adding a new coat of paint, choose a light, neutral color to give the property a fresh, inviting look.

• Replace the carpeting.

Carpeting is another area prospective renters are instantly drawn to when viewing an apartment. New carpeting is always attractive to potential tenants, and landlords won't have to break the bank to replace the carpets when an existing tenant moves out.

Instead of expensive carpeting, choose a medium grade carpet with a neutral color, ideally beige or light brown, which can hide spills or stains should the next tenant prove messy and move out after the original lease terms are up.

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• Upgrade the appliances.

Perhaps nothing evokes a stronger response from prospective renters than a property's appliances.

Outdated appliances make renters speculate as to what else might be outdated and if the building is well taken care of. On the other hand, newer appliances, particularly stainless steel items, create a contemporary feel and give the impression, true or false, that a landlord won't allow the building to grow dated or fall into disrepair. When shopping for appliances, choose ones that are more basic so any eventual repairs won't be too complicated or costly.

Newer appliances enable landlords to charge more rent for a given property, and many renters would agree that such properties are worth the extra money.

• Install new windows. Older buildings tend to have

creaky or drafty windows, which not only makes the property colder during the winter months, but it also drives up utility costs as renters are forced to turn up the thermostat to combat drafts and cold air entering the unit. New windows can eliminate such drafts and reduce utility costs, something landlords can use to their advantage when discussing the property with potential tenants.

Landlords might even be able to earn tax breaks when installing new, energy-efficient windows. Discuss if any such breaks exist with the local municipality.

When it comes to renovating a rental property, landlords can make a handful of small renovations that, while relatively inexpensive, enable them to earn substantially more money from each unit over the long haul.

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For the second year the Kingsway festival is proud to present a fresh food market, highlighted by a culinary theatre and a Taste the Kingsway competition.

The market will showcase the economic and environmental merits of buying fresh to “foodies” and “locavores”and will include both local favourites (butchers, bakers, cheeses, meats, produce) and farm fresh vendors. As well, these vendors will supply many of the ingredients used in the dishes created and served by festival vendors - and to the celebrity chefs who will be gracing another exciting program - the Culinary Theatre.

The Culinary Theatre is very much like a Food Network tv set. Not only does it come with a fully operational kitchen for the use of our “demo-tainers”, local star Chefs and Celebrity Chefs - but it will also have cameras set up to zoom in on all the slicing and dicing action and project it up onto a big screen. Back by popular demand are our hosts and celebrities; Prime Minister’s Chef Jonathan Collins, and Canada AM and Sizzle’s Chef Michael P. Clive.

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First meeting of the season tonight at Annette Library T h e We s t To r o n t o Ju n c t i o n Historical Society (WTJHS) presents: Buster Keaton Rides Again and The Railrodder at its first meeting of the season tonight.

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The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. with the Buster Keaton movies showing at 8 p.m.

People are asked to bring their own popcorn.

The Railrodder is a 1965 short comedy film released by the National Film Board of Canada, starring Keaton in one of his final film roles.

A 25-minute comedic travelogue of Canada, it was also his last silent

film as it contains no dialogue and all sound effects are overdubbed.

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Proper socializtion is a key component for any puppies, when done properly, many behavioural problems can be avoided. That being said, for older dogs that show aggressive behaviour to other dogs, it is important as an owner to be able to recognize the situations where you dog is likely to be aggressive and avoid them. At the same time you can work on basic obedience skills, such as come, sit, stay. By working on these skills you will instill confidence in your dog because he will know what is expected of him. This is important, because overwhelmingly the reason for interdog aggression is fear or uncertainty in one of the dogs involved. When dogs are afraid or uncertain there options are either run away or growl and snap. By recognizing ituations that cause your dog unease and avoiding them, while working on your dog’s confidence through basic training techniques, you can set yourself up for success. Finally there are many muzzles that can be used while walking, helping to avoid harm to other animals.

Is it worth it to get pet insurance?

The two most important things to know about pet insurance are: 1. it is a third party payment systemmeaning clients still pay their veterinarians in full for their bills andthen submit claims to the insurance companies for reimbursement 2. the insurance industry has nothing to do with medicine- meaning veterinarians have no control on the outcomes of claims, or how insurance companies interact with their clients.

My advice is, if you are disciplined enough, set up a savings account for your pet and put the dues for insurance into that instead, this way you get to decide how your funds are pent. Now this won’t help with an emergency if you have just started the account, but remember even with insurance you need to be able to pay the clinic in full for an emergency prior to getting reimbursed, so having insurance is no better in such a scenario. If you do decide on insurance, it is essential to gert claifaction of what exclusions the insurance company has (things they will not cover), prior to starting any insurance plan.

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Mortgages/Loans $$MONEY$$ CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgage ontario.com

Music and Dancing Instruction PIANO LESSONS Bloor West - all levels in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Reasonable rates. Katrine Raymond (ARCT) 10+ yrs experience. katrineraymond@hotmail.com 416-766-7432

Articles for Sale

HOME IMPROVEMENT Washroom, drywall, plumbing, electrical, ceramic tile, painting, flooring, basements, masonry, concrete. Low rates.

416-570-7330 STUMPO Contracting.

General Contractor.

Renovations, basements, bathrooms, kitchens, additions. Plumbing, Electrical.

Decks, fencing, concrete. All Flooring.

Seniors Discount.

Licensed/ Insured. Free estimates.

Call Gino 416-524-2168 SUPERHANDYMAN FINISH and rough carpentry, dry walling, painting, electricity, plumbing, tiling, kitchens, bathroom, decks. Serving 19 years in Bloor West. Call Chris 416-654-2439

Waste Removal PETER’S DEPENDABLE JUNK REMOVAL From home or business, including furniture/ appliances, construction waste.

Quick & careful!

416-677-3818 Rock Bottom Rates!

Plumbing

EMERGENCY? Clogged drain, camera inspection Leaky pipes Reasonable price, 25 years experience Licensed/ Insured credit card accepted Free estimate James Chen

647-519-9506 BED, all new in plastic, Queen Orthopedic. Mattress, boxspring. Warranty. Cost $1,000, Sell $275. 416-779-0563 CEDAR TREES for Privacy Hedging. 2- 8ft tall.

Planting & delivery included. Hedge removal.

647-235-5644 HOT TUB/ SPA. 2012.

Brand new Warranty, fully loaded. Cost $8900.00 Sell $3900.00.

416-779-0563

Masonry & Concrete BRICK, BLOCK & NATURAL STONEWORK

Chimneys, Tuck Pointing, Brick, Concrete Windowsills and Much More!

For Free Estimate Call Peter: 647-333-0384 www.stardustconstruction.com

A-1 Moving & Storage Local & long distance.

Short notice and negotiable rates.

Residential/ Commercial. Storage also available.

Ken: 416-658-5307 ANY MOVING/ junk removal, 24 hours. Insured licensed. BBB and BNI Member. Voted #1 in list of top 5 Movers by Metro readers!

416-253-7641. www.ssonsmoving.com

1$ Truck Fee. $19+/hr, Licensed. Insured Local/ Long Distance. Free Estimates. 24/7. www.huskymovers.ca 416-887-6696

Carpet & Upholstery CARPET UPHOLSTERY steam cleaning any 4 rooms, hallway and stairs $90. Sofa set $60. Extra rooms $20. Free deodorizing. 416-890-2894

Flooring & Carpeting HARDWOOD FLOOR sanding. Specializing in stain/ refinishing. Call for Free Estimate!

Reasonable rates.

Paul 416-330-1340 pager.

MAINLY FLOORS Carpet, hardwood, tile from $1.29/sq.ft. installed.

Free estimate in GTA. Fall Special!

Call 416-873-8043 E: megafloors@live.com NESO FLOORING Carpet installation starting from $1.29/ sq.ft.

Hardwood, laminate at low prices.

26 yrs experience.

Free Estimates.

Best Price!

647-400-8198

Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies MY CITY Gardener Audrey Flanders 416-579-8821 Spring & Fall Clean-up Garden maintenance Design & Installation MyCityGardener.com

Appliance Repairs/ Installation APPLIANCE/ TV Repairs (since 1988) Free Estimates Warranty, Credit cards, TV’s, Fridge’s, Stoves, Dishwashers, Washers, Dryers, Air Conditioning, & Heating.

416-616-0388

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853 1765

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HOME RENOVATIONS

ELECTRICAL

ROOFING

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Burton Electric Inc.

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MODEL RENOVATIONS INC. (416) 736-0090

FINANCING AVAILABLE - AS LOW AS $39/MO Licensed & Insured • 25 Yrs. Experience

10% Seniors’ Discount • Member BBB

ALL-SEASONS Home Improvements

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CHIMNEYS

CHIMNEYS & FIREPLACES Repaired and rebuilt

House-front, pillars, bricks repaired or replaced, minor roof repair Chris Jemmett Masonry

Tuckpointing 416-686-8095

416 419-1772

Knob and tube replacement Pot lights Solar Power Service upgrades Aluminum wire reconditioning Breakers/Panels Permits and inspections FREE ESTIMATES Master Electrician * License # 7001220 * Insured www.burtonelectric.ca mark.burton@burtonelectric.ca

ALL TECH ELECTRIC Contact: Jason Sa Master Electrician

(416) 723-1169

Specializing in removal of Knob & Tube & Electrical upgrades.

ECRA/ESA Lic.#7006706

• SIDING/FASCIA • EAVESTROUGH 24 HOURS • TUCKPOINTING EMERGENCY REPAIRS • VENTING • GUTTER GUARDS • ANIMAL REMOVAL

• SHINGLES • FLAT ROOFS • SKY LIGHTS • CHIMNEY’S • VALLEY’S • ANIMAL PROOFING 15% Senior’s Discount

ALL TYPES OF ROOF REPAIRS 647-857-5656

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www.bestbuyroofing.ca

LANDSCAPING, LAWN CARE, SUPPLIES THE LAWN KING Lawn & Garden Maintenance Lawn Repairs Flowerbed Clean-Ups Hedge & Shrub Trimming Leaf Raking www.thelawnking.com

416-577-8444

CANADIAN

• Shingles • Flat Roofs • Skylights • Chimneys • Eavestroughs • Repairs • Free Estimates

Save UP TO 15% OFF Lic. # B21358

Fully Licensed & Insured

416-626-0777

www.canadianroofmasters.com

MN Roofing Co Commercial & Residential Shingles

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Tel: (416) 456-7008

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Fully Licensed & Insured • Senior Discount • WSIB

LM Andrews

PAINTING Exterior/Interior

Shingle /Flat Roof/Eavestrough Chimney Repair/Replacement • Masonry Tree Trimming & Removal • Landscaping Senior Discount - Free Estimates

EAVESTROUGHS 416-878-4731 EAVESTROUGH BY DESIGN We Accept Intallment Payments Professional Installation Seniors Discount EAVESTROUGH • SIDING

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416-259-1494 PLUMBING

CROATIAN ELECTRIC (416) 234-9006

(DAVID) M.J. Yelavich & Sons, Etobicoke, Ontario

24 HOUR SERVICE

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