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It was a bustle of activity at Safehaven, a non-profit organization that provides respite and residential care to children with multiple disabilities and complex medical needs, on Tuesday morning. As many as 30 volunteers from Dulux paint armed with brushes and rollers were efficiently adding a fresh burst of colour to the walls of the Bloor
West and Dufferin streets-area children’s home away from home – an 8,000-square-foot space. Their efforts were part of a new initiative called Colourful Communities, launched this year to “give back to the community and add colour to people’s lives – proven in studies to have a powerful effect on people’s moods,” said Martin TustinFuchs, brand manager for Dulux paint in a statement. As the team from Dulux paint >>>safehaven, page 11
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Krys Dix says she knew as early as Grade 3 that she wanted to be a teacher; what she never would have guessed is that she would go on to teach at the same school she attended from kindergarten to Grade 8. Dix recently retired after teaching for more than three decades at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School, in Roncesvalles Village. Not only did she gradu-
ate from the elementary school on Fermanagh Avenue along with her four siblings, but so did her own three children. “Thirty-two years, that just tells you what a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful school it is. The community is wonderful; the kids are just as great. I can’t say enough,” Dix told The Villager. “I can’t tell you how nice a place it is.” The school, situated at 116 Fermanagh Ave., is celebrating >>>it’s, page 7
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he line between gossiping and having a conversation about others has always been a blurry one. One can be considered a harmless exchange of information between friends and the other can plant the wrong ideas in someone’s head and be hurtful to whoever is being gossiped about. In the Village Players first show of the season, Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde, what begins as casual conversation snowballs into a dramatic mess resulting in mistakes that could ruin lives and a bad history potentially repeating itself. Set in Victorian London, England, in the beautiful home of Lady Margaret and Lord Arthur Windermere (Shai Tannyan and Damien Gulde), it’s Margaret’s birthday and they’re hosting a ball that evening to celebrate. Before the festivities, a few guests stop by presumably to wish her well on her birthday. Instead, her first guest, Lord Darlington (Trevor Marlatt), a handsome young bachelor who adores Lady Windermere, tells her of a society scandal. It involves infidelity and he wants to know what she would do if such a thing happened in her life. She tells him it’s unforgivable and unbeknownst to her, the first seed of doubt has been planted into Margaret’s mind. Shortly after, the Duchess of Berwick (Elaine Lindo) and her daughter Lady Agatha (Meg Walters) stop by, and the Duchess blatantly tells her that her
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I can’t believe she just said that! (Bil Antoniou as unbelieving Cecil Graham, Jennifer Monteith as Mrs. Erlynne, Debbie Krulicki as Lady Jedburgh – all performing in Lady Windermere’s Fan, on at the Village Playhouse.
husband has been seeing a widow who has been kicked out of society and paying her large sums of money. After finding money being deposited to a Mrs. Erlynne (Jennifer Monteith) via her husband’s bank book, it dawns on Margaret what Lord Darlington was alluding to and what the Duchess confirmed. Worse, her husband catches her checking the book and after a heated exchange demands she invite this woman to her ball. The idea of inviting your husband’s mistress to your ball seems crazy, but it’s clear that something else is going on because her husband clearly loves and adores her. In turn, this show becomes a tantalizing buildup of trying to figure
out who this widow is, why Margaret’s husband is behaving this way and what truth is waiting to be revealed. Despite the seriousness, this play is also extremely funny, full of hilarious one-liners and comical scenes. At the ball we meet a handful of other characters/guests and finally, the mysterious Mrs. Erlynne. She has the attention of all the men in the room and a secret only Lord Arthur knows, and it’s up to the rest of the guests, and the audience, to figure it out. If you are a fan of Oscar Wilde, you’ll definitely love this play. The dialogue is smart, funny and witty, and this talented cast pull of the criticisms and hypocrisy of Victorian society in a humourous and entertaining way.
Monteith as Mrs. Erlynne is both confident and coy as the mysterious widow, and she is as entertaining to watch as her character is intriguing. Tannyan as Lady Windermere is charming and sweet with a quiet strength about her that she plays so convincingly, and Lindo is fantastic as the incessant gossip, Duchess of Berwick. Gulde is a talented and versatile performer who plays the husband with a secret amazingly well, and Marlatt plays Lord Darlington with charm and a coyness that’s fun to watch.
JUNCTION MUSIC FESTIVAL: From top, Huge and the Massives perform at Community Junction during the Junction’s Music Festival Saturday; Jesse Fellows performs a solo acoustic act on Dundas Street West; while below, fans listen to the sounds of Iduna. Photos/RICHARD BARCLAY
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t travels underground right across Toronto, beside busy roads, near the backyards of homes and an elementary school, has been around for almost 40 years and yet many residents have no idea it even exists. However, all that is quickly changing for the Enbridge oil pipeline known as Line 9. Environmental groups are concerned with a federal decision earlier this year to allow bitumen oil, known as tarsands oil, to be pumped through the pipeline. In today’s edition, residents can learn more about Line 9. Environmentalists say the bitumen oil is heavier than the light crude oil Line 9 presently carries, and the consequences of a spill due to a breakage in the line could be dire, especially since the line crosses the Humber, Don and Rouge rivers in Toronto. The environmental concerns are heightened by the age of the line, which was built our view in 1976, and by the fact bitumen oil is considered more corrosive We need a say than light crude. Enbridge, however, rejects the on emergency notion that bitumen oil will be flowing through Line 9. A spokesresponse plan person said light crude will be the bulk of what Line 9 carries as the refineries that take the oil are not “heavy” refineries. Whether the capability of those refineries changes to deal with bitumen in the future remains to be seen. As part of the approval by the National Energy Board (NEB) to allow bitumen oil through the pipeline, Enbridge is carrying out work related to pipeline integrity and the creation of an emergency response plan. And it’s in this emergency plan that Toronto residents need to be especially involved. Toronto Councillor David Shiner said the City of Toronto is working with Enbridge on emergency response plans, but much of what needs to be done is under the jurisdiction of the federal government. Enbridge has filed a plan with the NEB and says it is waiting for a response before making the details public. When those details become public, Toronto residents must be given numerous opportunities for input on the emergency response plan. Given the thousands of homes and busy roadways located so close to Line 9, Toronto residents’ awareness of Line 9 and an understanding of what to do in an emergency must become a priority for Enbridge, the federal government and the City of Toronto.
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e are a free country – or at least, a free enough country to allow anyone with citizenship, some cash and a birth certificate showing that they’re out of short-pants to run for public office. When it comes to actually holding that office... well, we’re not quite free enough to let just anybody do that. Fame, money – even infamy, is a prerequisite. The mayor’s city-councillor brother Doug Ford, who entered the mayoral race last weekend with a hasty Saturday afternoon canvass and a cobbledtogether platform, was polling 23 per cent before he even cleared his throat for his first debate Tuesday. John Tory and Olivia Chow both rode into the campaign with public CVs sufficiently massive to attract money with an almost gravitational force. Those other candidates? The 60-odd who registered to run in the municipal
david nickle the city election for the city’s top job? Nobody wants to hear from them. Ari Goldkind, a criminal lawyer with a progressive platform and a genially aggressive style, has been complaining for months about the fact that debate organizers won’t invite him to the table to test his ideas against Chow’s and Tory’s and Ford’s. On Monday night, the Forum poll finally found he charted. Morgan Baskin, an articulate young community activist, has been running a youth-oriented campaign from the fringes, and has rarely had a chance to debate issues. There are others – dozens – and each and every one of them, I suspect, will be a little miffed that I didn’t name check them in this column. To those, I offer no apology: absent ideas or coherent
expression of same, a candidate deserves every inch of the fringe they inhabit. But candidates like Goldkind and Baskin are a different matter. Both are attempting to inject reasonable and thoughtful alternatives into the debate, all while wearing appropriate business attire (something by no means a given among the fringe candidates). They don’t have CVs (at least not the kind that get you elected mayor), they aren’t famous... aren’t even infamous. But they seem like they have a plan. It’s kind of sad in one way, seeing these welldesigned campaigns and earnest candidates ignored. In another way, it’s frustrating to watch these two candidates seeming to do nothing so much as squander their time in the limelight. It’s tough to blame debate organizers to want to limit the roster to those candidates who have a shot at victory. It’s tough to blame voters
who turn away from the well-dressed stranger on the street, when there’s so much at stake for the whole city, in choosing between seasoned and frankly electable political leaders. The fact is that the way our political season is structured, it’s very difficult in our imperfectly free country for intelligent and useful ideas to work their way up from the bottom. That’s not to say that they can’t – but it’s a tough row to hoe, having to sell both one’s controversial notions and one’s own untested credibility at a time when all eyes are looking elsewhere. Here’s hoping that Goldkind and Baskin and other fringe candidates dreaming impossible dreams in October find some energy for advocacy and outreach between November and the next election. David Nickle is The Villager’s city hall reporter. His column appears Thursdays. Reach him on Twitter: @DavidNickle
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Mushrooms and Other Fungi Workshop WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: High Park Nature Centre, 416-3921748, ext. 2, www.highparknaturecentre. com/ai1ec_event/7260-2/?inst, naturecentre@highpark.org COST: $60 Get to know your local mushrooms and other fungi with seasoned naturalist and educator Richard Aaron. Following a guided walk in the woodlands, we will use field guides to identify our fungal finds back at the Nature Centre. Junction Reads WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. WHERE: 3030, 3030 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Alison Gadsby, www.facebook/junctionreads, junctionwrites@gmail.com COST: PWYC A monthly prose reading series in the Junction. The last Sunday of every month. Featured authors are: Chuck Crabbe, Carrianne Leung and Janet Turpin-Myers.
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“Scandal in Early 1900s Swansea/High Park: Eugenics, Class, Abortion, and the Institutionalization of the ‘Feeble-Minded’”. Wheatley’s talk will focus on the institution in Orillia, then called the Asylum for Idiots and Feeble-Minded. In the early 1900s, Toronto was rocked by the scandal of Ruth Dembner, a young woman from a wealthy Swansea/High Park family who lived in the High Park area and had a secret abortion from which she died.
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‘It’s a small town school in a big city’ says teacher >>>from page 1 its centennial this fall and is hosting a 100th anniversary event Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. Dix, who emigrated from Poland with her family in 1960, started school at St. Vincent four years later. Back then, the neighbourhood was comprised of predominantly Polish immigrants, she recalled. Most attended the Catholic school. Dix was an avid athlete, who competed in track and field, played volleyball, basketball and softball – it was and still is an “extremely” athletic school. “It’s unique because almost every sport is offered. That’s how dedicated the teachers are,” she said. Then, the school boasted a population of about 340 students, which dwindled to
about 180 approximately 14 years ago, but the community rallied and the school remained open, its population continues to grow. The senior students would choose a play each year to perform for the rest of the school. Other than more greenery and flowers, the school itself remains the same now as it did when Dix was a student, she said. Its north building is often used for commercials because of its original 1920s-’30s original wood grain. “It’s a small town school in a big city,” said Dix, who taught generations of children. Former students of hers would stop by to tell her what they were up to. “I’ve been to a couple students’ weddings,” she said. Her Grade 7 teacher, Cyril Davis, whose daughter Jo-Ann
Davis is now the chair of the Toronto Catholic District School Board, inspired her to become a teacher. Ward 10 Trustee Barbara Poplawski’s sister and daughter attended St. Vincent. “It’s a community school with a strong support group,” Poplawski said. “It’s not just the physical building, it’s the generations and generations of young people who have roots in the community.” The event will be a joint celebration of the 100th anniversary of the school and St. Vincent de Paul Church in Roncesvalles Village. Mass begins at 10 a.m., followed by a barbecue and open house at the school. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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BIA to combat graffiti, illegal parking with new parkette LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com
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perspective illustration can is to have the parkette built be viewed on the organizain late summer of 2015. tion’s website. Over the next If you have any name suggesseveral weeks, the BIA will tions, email them to dmaslo@ collaborate with landscape babypointgates.ca architects Forest and Field The BIA hosts its Annual to add layers of details, such General Meeting Nov. 5 at as plant and material types the High Park Day School, and pattern selections. 291A Jane St., starting at 7 “We’re pretty thrilled with p.m. Anyone interested is how the design is looking welcome to attend. There and what the parkette will will be some seats available do for the community,” Maslo on the board (these are only said. available to merchants and The goal is to create an commercial property owners oasis of greenery with seatwithin the BIA’s boundaries), ing and a water fountain. It’ll added Maslo. be a spot to decorate with Baby Point Gates hosts a Christmas lights and a place fall sidewalk sale and open for bands to play during such house Saturday, Nov. 15. For events as the BIA’s sidewalk further information, visit sales. Residents are invited to www.babypointgates.ca submit suggestions for the parkette’s name. “Methuen Avenue Best Buy CORRECTION NOTICE Parkette is highly func- NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY tional, but obvious isn’t SEPTEMBER 19 CORPORATE FLYER Please be that the 160GB iPod classic – Black (WebID: always the way to go,” advised 10129512), which was advertised in the September Maslo said. 19 flyer on page 15, may not be in stock because The tentative goal it has been discontinued.
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 committee’s design concept at its board meeting last week. A
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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
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First Time On The Market For This Spacious Split-Level Home Situated On A Large Pie-Shaped Lot on Quiet Cul-De-Sac! This Solidly Built Home Features Large Sun-Filled Rooms & Loads Of Potential! Master Bedroom W/Ensuite & W/I Closet. Separate Family Room. Finished Basement W/Walkout & High Ceilings. Great Location Close To Subway, Allen Road, 401, Great Schools, Yorkdale Mall And Much More - Don’t Miss Out!! Only $899,900!!
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LUXURY 3+1 BDRM IN THE HEART OF THE CITY!! Fabulous Rosedale Glen building, large corner suite, 1867 sq. ft. plus balcony, spacious layout, formal dining room, open concept living room combined with solarium & W/O to balcony, just steps to the Yonge & Bloor subway station, Yorkville, shops, cafe’s, and all conveniences for $1,050,000!!
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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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Luxury private residence, spectacular 2 +1 bdrm totally renovated by designer Bruce Budway. Approximately 1500 sq ft, gorgeous kitchen, custom cabinetry, quartz counters, premium B/I stainless steel appliances, 2 full baths, heated floors, upgraded fixtures, master suite overlooks ravine, parking locker & 24 hr concierge. Steps to shops, restaurants + amenities for $1,049,900!
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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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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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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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Detached 5+1 Bedroom, 3 Separate Suites, Updated & Renovated, Shows Very Well, Close to Subway, Fabulous Investment Opportunity, Stop Paying Rent - Live in & Have Others Pay for your Home! Only $849,900!
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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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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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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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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Beautiful, Spacious 2 Bdrm, 2 Full Bth, Corner Unit In Luxurious Tridel Building. Panoramic, Unobstructed Ravine View, Master Bdrm w/ Ensuite, Amenities Include 24 Hr Concierge, Party Rooms, Indoor Pool, Gym, Billiard Room, Sauna and Tennis Court, Close to All Amenities! Only $279,900!
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Detached home in Bloor West Village. 3 Bdrms, eat in kitchen with breakfast area, walk out to large deck & landscaped city garden. Legal front pad parking. Wonderful opportunity to renovate to your own taste. St Pius and Runnymede schools, Subway, Humber River Park. Great family community. $699,000
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75 HUMBERVALE BLVD. Recent custom re-build! 4+1 bedroom, 4 bathroom Tudor home. Open concept kitchen/family room. An exquisite blend of high style and character, quality upgrades throughout, walking distance to Royal York Subway, “Kingsway” shops and restaurants and a hop skip and a jump to highly desired “Sunnylea Junior School” This home has a location second to none! $1,595,000
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A spacious 3 bedroom semi on quiet family friendly street, formal living room with fireplace, large separate dining room, strip wood floors throughout, finished basement, CAC, private fully fenced garden with perennials, rare double garage via private lane. Walk to BWV shops & restaurants, park, schools, library & subway.
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69 ARMADALE AVENUE. Bring your Wish List! Absolutely Breathtaking Blend of Orig. Charm & Detail w/an Exquisite & Timeless Renovation*3 bdrm/3 bath, Beautifully Appointed Family Home on a Prime Street in Swansea Village *Generous Formal Living & Dining Rms *Main Floor Family Room Comb. W/Tastefully Reno’d Kitchen & Breakfast Rm *Wonderful Lower Level Rec Rm & Home Office *Professionally Landscaped Front & Rear Yard w/ Lovely Cedar Deck *Private Drive & Garden Shed *Mins to Bloor, Subway* Offered at $1,249,000.
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Trinity Bellwoods Solid Brick and Stone Construction Home with 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, Hardwood and Wood Flooring Throughout, Crown Moulding, 2 Existing Kitchens, 1 Full Bathroom on All 3 Floors, a Finished In-Law Suite with Walk Out Basement with 2 Exits / Entrances with, 1 Garage with Additional Parking Space on An Interlocked Driveway, 3 Walk Outs and Steps to Public 24Hr Transit, Catholic, Private & Public Schools, Church, Rec Centres, TTC, Subway and So Much More. View this listing and many more at www.willestate.ca
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Take a hike and learn how to identify trees The High Park Nature Centre hosts a family nature walk about trees, Saturday, Sept. 27 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Come learn how to identify High Park’s most interesting trees by leaf shape, bark texture, twig and smell. The group will explore why some trees lose their leaves and how they survive year after year. No registration necessary. Meet at the nature centre, 440 Parkside Dr. Call 416-392-1748 for details. Create your own school supplies Art Works Art School, 238 Jane St., hosts a family back to school event Sunday, Sept. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. Create your own line of original paper-weaved book covers, folders and pencil cases just in time for school; this is a cool crafty kid creation. Reserve your space. Contact 416-766-0662 or visit www.artworksartschool.com
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Hennessy, director at Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives; Kwame McKenzie, CEO of the Wellesley Institute, moderated by Rachel Giese, a Toronto journalist. The event takes place at the Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W. Visit thestop.org/food-forthought for details. see Porado works at Swansea Town Hall Artist Hilary Porado is currently exhibiting her paintings and pastels at the Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave., until Wednesday, Oct. 15. The exhibit takes place in the second floor gallery of the town hall. If you would like further details, contact the artist at 416762-4904.
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talk income inequality at stop speaker series The Stop Community Food Centre hosts a Food for Thought speaker series Wednesday, Oct. 1. The topic is Mind the Gap – income inequality and the health of our city, a conversation featuring Gary Bloch, founder of Health Providers Against Poverty; Trish
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December. The Write Space will feature workshops led by some of Canada’s brightest writing stars, including 2014 Toronto Book Award nominee, Anthony De Sa, on the writing experience; Canada Reads finalist, Brian Francis, on social media; and self-publishing and Coach House Books editorial director, Alana Wilcox, on publishing, among many more. Visit storyplanet.ca offers fellowship program for students wTSA
The Toronto School of Art is introducing a new fellowship program designed for students of all ages and levels of experience who demonstrate a promise in the visual arts, offering a professional, supportive network for individuals looking to pursue a career as a practicing artist. Fellowships are offered in drawing, painting, sculpture, and interdisciplinary Visit tsa-art.com
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The Stop to highlight food policy at event with candidates LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com
community members for a dinner and civic engagement conversation with Ward 17 Davenport councillor candidates to discuss the issues that matter most to local residents. The event is not open to the general public. “We’re hoping it will lead to a series of events,” said The Stop spokesperson Kathe Rogers. “We wanted to do something to highlight
In advance of the municipal election, The Stop Community Food Centre, in collaboration with the Davenport Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre, is hosting its inaugural ‘At the Table for Davenport.’ The Wednesday, Oct. 8 event will bring together
the issues in advance of the election. We wanted to bring people together with food.” The Stop is working in partnership with the Toronto Food Policy Council (TFPC), established in 1991 as a subcommittee of the Board of Health to advise the City of Toronto on food policy issues, because it has put together a primer for this election to get people talking about food,
said Rogers.
The festival was borne out of local residents’ desire to share the foods of their different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, Rogers said. It typically takes place in the fall to align with the harvest season. The event includes workshops and crafts for the children. This year, there will be a photo booth where people can get their pictures taken. Entertainment will be
GOOD FOOD FOR ALL FESTIVAL The Stop is also hosting its annual Good Food For All Festival, a familyfriendly event that takes place Saturday, Sept. 27 at noon until 3 p.m. at 1900 Davenport Rd. behind the Davenport Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre.
provided by Toronto-based performers. “This is an opportunity to meet your neighbours,” said Rogers, adding that as many as 500 people attend – depending on the weather of course. “We don’t have a rain date,” she said.
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Find great flooring deals at End Of The Roll Whether it be carpet, area rugs, laminate or vinyl, the showrooms at End Of The Roll Mississauga are filled with the latest styles, textures, and patterns. Local owner and manager Raj Batta opened the store in 2009, and his staff are very experienced when it comes to flooring.
“Our priority is to do everything we can to ensure complete customer satisfaction. We even offer a free ‘Shop at Home’ service and are happy to go our of our way from the beginning to the end of your flooring project.” Hardworking and organized, with a commitment to finding fantastic deals on
new and timeless products, the friendly staff in Mississauga will be happy to service all of your flooring needs. Drop by End Of The Roll at 1825 Dundas St. East, at the corner of Dundas Street East and Wharton Way and see why we are known as Canada’s Flooring Leader and Voted #1 for Readers Choice!
nominee's spotlight Best Spa & Nail Salon
Ana’s Nail Boutique & Spa Ana’s Nail Boutique, located at 2300A Bloor St. W., is a comfortable and relaxing nail spa dedicated to providing clients with the best quality products and services. Never using harsh chemicals, Ana’s Spa has high standards in hygiene and sanitation. All instruments at Ana’s Nail Boutique are thoroughly disinfected after each
use. The pedicure basins use pipefree technology to eliminate fungi and bacteria, so water is fresh and clean every time. The salon is proud to offer high quality Organic Calgel Nails which is a healthy alternative that doesn’t require harsh chemicals or sanding. Shellac and Bio Seaweed Manicures deliver 14 + days wear, no odor and
mirror shine with zero dry-time and easy removal. Choose from over 300 colours! The Boutique specializes in a variety of other pampering services including gentle facial and body waxing, professional eyebrow shaping, and eyelash extension. The Boutique would like to thank readers for honouring it, once again, with a nominee for Best Nail Boutique & Spa! To book an appointment call 416-239-0431. Visit Anaboutique.net.
nominee's spotlight Best Auto Service, Best Tire Shop Best Muffler Shop, Best Transmission Best Oil Change and Lube, Best Undercoat and Rustproofing Caring for you and your car since 1999 cared for your car, and a phone call From the moment you step into Master Mechanic High Park you’ll feel at ease. Owners Josie Candito and Mike Tavares along with the staff at Master Mechanic get to know their clients and realize how important it is to get your car back on time. Beyond your car needs and repairs, they care about your
schedule, your budget, and all the details that make up your busy life. Master Mechanic is there for you every step of the way, with text or email updates, or they will take you into the bay to explain the repairs. Even after you pick it up, Master Mechanic is there to support you. A note in your car will tell you who
soon after will ensure everything is running smoothly. Come in and meet the Master Mechanic High Park team at 2 Howard Park Ave., where Howard Park meets Dundas Street West. You’ll find more than just quality work; you’ll find a team who genuinely cares for you and your car.
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Expert service at High Park Cleaners Backed by experience and expertise, current owner of High Park Cleaners, Pak, learned everything he knows about the cleaning industry from his parents, who first opened the business in 1965 before he took it over in 1975. His sisters, Mona and Monica, joined him in the early 1980s at 107 Roncesvalles Ave., and since then have run the business together as a
family and dedicate themselves to offering the best dry cleaning and shirt service in the city. Full shirt service is available, offering professional dry cleaning or washing, pressing and folding of tshirts and dress shirts.They handle a variety of clothing from dresses to jackets to pants. Leather and suede items as well as rugs are all sent to expert cleaners in the city
through High Park Cleaners. You can trust the team to get tough stains out of your favourite items, making them look new again. The store offers fast and efficient same day service. The store is open Mon. to Fri. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat. from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. High Park Cleaners would like to thank readers for their second consecutive nomination!
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Avoiding injuries in seniors Tips for fall from Toronto Central CCAC
As the last days of summer fade and the coolness in the air becomes the norm, so does concern for those who are frail, have mobility challenges or are otherwise vulnerable. Older adults often welcome the arrival of fall with both happiness that the hot weather has passed and trepidation about what’s to come. Cooler temperatures herald many realities that may cause physical stress to an elderly person. These include the beginnings of frost, and later on, snow and ice. The prospect of managing on a slippery surface such as a sidewalk or stairs can be daunting for someone who is physically fragile. The logistics alone of navigating a walker or using a cane without slipping is one that can cause much anxiety in seniors. For those who may be physically compromised, the prospect of suffering a fall, whether it’s indoors or outside, is a very real fear. The Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) has a team of Care Coordinators who work with a large number of elderly clients. Through working with the elderly, the CCAC has learned some simple but effective tips to help their clients and other seniors to keep safe from injuries caused by falls.
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INDOOR • Make sure to always have one hand free in order to hold the handrail – also consider putting handrails on both sides of the stairs • Proper indoor lighting is key to reducing falls – brightly lit household areas will reduce the incidences of unexpected slips • Take one step at a time making sure your foot is firmly planted on the stairs before putting your weight on it • Always wear shoes or slippers with non-slip soles • Ensure that indoor stairs have appropriate treads or non-slip runners • Keep electrical cords out of the way by attaching them to walls and under carpets, in order to reduce the possibility of trips and falls
OUTDOOR • Newly-fallen leaves pose a risk for seniors by providing a slippery surface that makes the area prime for falls. Have leaves raked (by a support worker, neighbour or loved one) and cleared as soon as they appear • Monitor the weather and be prepared: Have a plan in place to spread ice salt to steps and walkways before venturing outdoors on a frosty morning • Cracked or uneven stairs or walkways are unsafe for seniors. Check for any bumps and have them repaired • Ensure that sturdy handrails are installed on both sides of outdoor stairs For more information about supports and community services for seniors, contact the Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) at (416) 506-9888
- Julia Oosterman, Toronto Central CCAC
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Exceptionally Renovated Detached Custom Home 4 Bed/ 5 Bath On A Mature Tree-Lined Street, Approx. 2900 Sq Feet. Wonderful Curb Appeal/ Corner Lot, Fully Equipped, High End Custom Kitchen/ Dining Area For Entertaining. Spacious, Warm & Inviting Lower Level Family Room With Gas Fireplace. Walk To Established Schools, Transit, Shopping & Restaurants! $1,590,000.
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HANDYMAN Garden clean-up, leaves, grass, shrubs, trees, eavestroughs, any home help. Reliable and reasonable. Call Dave 416-255-0369
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Brick, blocks, stonework, chimney’s, tuck pointing, porches, flagstone, window sills. All masonry work. For free estimates call Roman 416-684-4324 www.fadom constructioninc.com
Home Renovations SUPERHANDYMAN FINISH and rough carpentry, dry walling, painting, electricity, plumbing, tiling, kitchens, bathroom, decks. Serving 20 years in Bloor West. Call Chris 416-654-2439
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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
Flooring & Carpeting HARDWOOD FLOOR sanding. Specializing in stain/ refinishing. Call for Free Estimate! Reasonable rates. Paul 416-330-1340 pager.
APTS FOR RENT ALBION/ISLINGTON, bright spacious bedroom. Close to 401, easy bus route, close to all amenities. Cable included, shared utilities, non-smoking/pets. $600. Call Alex 647-637-6604, immediately.
BURNHAMTHORPE/ MARTINGROVE. Spacious 1400sq.ft. 3 bedroom in tri-plex with deck. Parking, laundry, amenities, bus. Non-smoking. $1675+hydro 416-622-3222
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