The City Centre Mirror, June 4, 2015 by The City Centre Mirror

Diamond

138 2-Pack Lamps

#93695

118 Janley Rug

348 3-Pack Tables

#93689

#93684

SAVE

200

598

Janley Slate Sofa

Loveseat $548 Chair $448 #93666

cu.ft.

PRODUCTS AND PRICES!

498

#81573 OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE

THE BIGGEST FURNITURE MANUFACTURER IN THE WORLD IS NOW AT BAD BOY!

LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED SINCE 1955!

4.8

7.0

cu.ft.

33” WIDE

SAVE $260

#86413

1648

FRENCH DOOR FRIDGE

SAVE $100 #92686

698

DISHWASHER

SAVE $150

#92650

1498

SELF CLEAN RANGE

SAVE $770

1498

H.E. WASHER

NOOOBODY! WHO'S BETTER THAN LASTMAN'S BAD BOY?

PAIR PRICE #907252

STEAM DRYER

+ PRODUCTS AND PRICES!

THE BIGGEST FURNITURE MANUFACTURER IN THE WORLD IS NOW AT BAD BOY!

LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED SINCE 1955!

SAVE

150

548

200

Hannin Stone Sofa Loveseat $528 Chair $428

#93675

SAVE

598

Brogain Walnut Sofa Loveseat $578 Chair $428

#93663

YOUR SECTIONAL

SUPERSTORE!

1598

Sectional #905594 Available as Sofa Bed

CHOICE OF

FABRIC

KIN G

Made in Canada Proudly Canadian

AV AIL

Proudly Pr oudly Canadian

Reclining Loveseat with Console $878 Glider Recliner $598

in Canada CHOICE OFMade FABRIC

898

Reclining Sofa #89707

Loveseat $598 Rocker Recliner $478

IN AVA T AN WINILAB D , F LE KIN UL G L,

648

Zorah Chocolate Sofa #93967

SAVE $ 570

IN AV AN TW AILA D IN, BL DO K E LE UB ING AS LE , ST OR AG EB ED

SAVE $ 200

AV AIL AB

SAVE $ 250

SAVE $100 SAVE $ 100

498 548

SOFA #92590 #88541 Sofa

LOVESEAT$478 $528 Loveseat Chair CHAIR$348 $398

SAVE $ 250

CHOICE OF

FABRIC

898

6Pc Queen Bedroom #907076

Includes headboard, footboard, rails, dresser, mirror, nightstand. Additional Nightstand $138. Chest Available.

SAVE $ 400

898

6Pc Queen Bedroom #905794

Includes headboard, footboard, rails, dresser, mirror, nightstand. Additional Nightstand $138. Chest Available.

SAVE $ 200 20 0

1098

6Pc Queen Bedroom #907058

Includes headboard, footboard, rails, dresser, mirror, nightstand. Additional Nightstand $138. Chest Available.

Serving THE ANNEX, MIDTOWN, ROSEDALE, CABBAGETOWN and THE DOWNTOWN CORE

FREE REGISTRATION JUNE 2015 800-ABC-MATH • www.kumon.ca

Renovations & thurs june 4, 2015

HandyMan Service

www.citycentremirror.com

647-427-RENO(7366)

TheHandyForce.com

INSIDE Scadding Court program hands out scholarships / 3

Korean festival hits Christie Pits

MR. CANOEHEAD

JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com

The City: David Nickle / 4

SHOPPING

Korean culture will take centre stage at Christie Pits Park when the Korean DANO Spring Festival returns for the 22nd year this weekend. It runs from 6 to 11 p.m. tomorrow and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday. It is expected to attract as many as 20,000 visitors to the park over two days through a celebration of Korean culture, dance, music and food. “That’s our main theme – it’s about introducing Korean culture,” said Minho Lee, DANO Festival executive director.

wagjag.com

TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL

Celebrating the start of the Torch Relay / 10

ONLINE Ranked ballots could be coming to next Toronto election http://goo.gl/KMxyja

AMAZING DEALS ON GROUP DISCOUNTS

shop.ca

Staff photo/ANDREW LAHODYNSKYJ

SHOP AND EARN, EVERY TIME!

save.ca

COUPONS-FLYERS-DEALS-TIPS

KEEP IN TOUCH @CCMirror www.facebook.com/ CityCentreMirror

MORE ONLINE

insidetoronto.com

PADDLE AND PORTAGE FUNDRAISER: A Canoe Heads for Kids participant carries his canoe past HTO Park in downtown Toronto on Saturday. Lots of people came out to support sending kids to camp. The event raised $145,000.

Residents wade in on controversial splash pad JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com The upcoming addition of a new splash pad in Wellesley Park has left some Old Cabbagetown residents incensed over what they say is a loss of the area’s heritage character.

10 off

Local resident Stephen Poulin likened the plan to replace the wading pool in the small park to having a miniature “Cirque du Soleil” at the end of Wellesley Street East. He feels the City did not consult enough with local residents on the project, which is being built now and

is expected to be fully installed in Wellesley Park later this summer. “They’re turning a quiet little green space that’s been used for years as a park and trees into a hyperactive Disneyland of waterworks,” he said. Adding to some residents’

dismay is the blue umbrella over the splash pad, which they say does not keep in character with the neighbourhood. Cabbagetown has earned Heritage Conservation status, which is meant to limit development in the area. >>>CITY, page 5

Toronto: 61 Overlea Blvd. † Agincourt: 3306 Sheppard Ave. E Agincourt: 3850 Sheppard Ave. E (in Walmart) Downsview: 6000 Dufferin St. † North York: 1500 Finch Ave. E † North York: 1964 Victoria Park Ave. Scarborough: 1900 Eglinton Ave. E (in Walmart) Scarborough: 2370 Lawrence Ave. E † Scarborough: 70 Grand Marshall Dr. † Thornhill: 7562 Yonge St. † Toronto: 793 Spadina Rd. †

any oil change package

Offer applies to the purchase of any oil change and must be presented at time of service. Not valid with any other oil change discount or coupon. Valid at all GTA locations. Prices may vary. Expiry: July 31, 2015. Code: 9000

No appointment necessary. Open 7 days a week and ’til 8pm weeknights.

Dano is a traditional Korean festival that falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Korean calendar, and organizers of Toronto’s DANO Festival do their best to showcase the best Korea has to offer, right in the city’s Koreatown district. “Friday night we’ll have our K-Pop Cover Dance competition and then the second day is more like a family day,” said Lee. “There will be Korean traditional dance and singing and various games for kids.” For more information about the festival, visit www.danofestival.ca

mrlube.com

† Drive Clean service available. * An official mark of the Province of Ontario used under license.

Caregiver Show Contest Winner

CITY CENTRE MIRROR | Thursday, June 4, 2015 |

DON’T DELAY

SALE ENDS

Congratulations to

JUNE 24th

DIANA ROY

who won 4 Cineplex® movie passes and a $100 dining gift card courtesy of Metroland Media Toronto

Let the sunshine in!

FREE

Thank you to everyone who entered the contest

TRIPLE GLASS UPGRADE ON WINDOWS *

JUNE

Take advantage of this hot offer until June 24th, 2015.

*Applies to new orders of windows and doors only. Orders must be placed by June 24, 2015. Not available with any other offer or promotion. Where manufacturers size limitations permit.

Seriah

SickKids patient JUNE

20%

OFF DOORS*

Lonny’s sS Smile

The 5th annua annual Benefit Rock Concert will raise funds to send kids to Camp Oki, Canada’ss first summer camp for kids with congenital heart disease. Murray Foster of Great Big Sea, the event will include musical Hosted byy Mur performances and live and silent auctions. Purchase tickets at: www.lonnyssmile.org

JUNE

6-7

Toronto Fitness Challenge

Join Canada’s top fitness personalities for a one-of-a-kind two-day fitness event and expo to support SickKids Foundation. Sweat, sample, and shop with over 150 vendors showcasing the best in fitness, yoga, health and wellness. Register at: www.torontofitnesschallenge.com

JUNE

Enter Yourself to WIN A $25,000 HOME MAKEOVER.

No Purchase Necessary.

Enter today at: BROCKWINDOWS.COM *Prizing includes windows, exterior doors, siding, eavestrough, fascia and installation services.

Our staff of 50 is TORONTO & AREA’S MOST TRUSTED TEAM. customers.

CALL BROCK TODAY!

1.800.449.3808

Herbie Day celebrates children from around the world who received life-changing and life-saving surgery at SickKids, along with their families, doctors and nurses, host families and communities that come together to support them. Join us on the front lawn of the hospital for a celebration BBQ. Watch your Herbie Fund donations at work in a 5-part series by CityTV’s Gord Martineau starting June 15. For more information or to make a donation, visit: www.herbiefund.com

BOLTON • BRAMPTON • BURLINGTON • GEORGETOWN • MARKHAM • MISSISSAUGA NEWMARKET • OAKVILLE • ORANGEVILLE • OSHAWA • PICKERING • TORONTO

25 years experience, over 50,000 installs and 1000s of satisfied

Herbie Day

WINNER 6 YEARS

WINNER 4 YEARS

AS SEEN ON PROPERTY BROTHERS

SHOWROOM HOURS:

Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

BROCKWINDOWS.COM

JUNE

All-Star Gala

Party like they do in the big leagues. The All-Star Gala in Support of SickKids will fill Arcadian Court with 1,200 young professionals for its first ever event. Hosted by TSN’s Cabbie Richards, the event will feature performances by Canadian artists including Juno Award Nominee Glenn Morrison and an opportunity to mix and mingle with past and present pro athletes from the NHL, NBA, CFL, MLS and MLB. Added perks include an open bar and a live auction. To purchase tickets, visit: www.sickkidsallstargala.com

Scadding Court CC program gives scholarships to 46 youth

“

JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com Some 46 Toronto youth got a muchneeded shot in the arm when it comes to realizing their dreams of getting a post-secondary education, thanks to the latest round of Investing in Our Diversity Scholarships. The program, which was initiated by Scadding Court Community Centre in 2002 with the help of lawyer and social justice activist Bill McMurtry, recognizes high-achieving students who work to end racism, promote diversity and build stronger, healthier communities. It has grown immensely over the past 14 years – in its first year, two students earned Investing in Our Diversity Scholarships, a far cry from Wednesday’s number. The winning students, hailing from across Toronto, were feted at a gala dinner at Dim Sum King restaurant on Dundas Street West. Each will receive up to $4,000 to help them cover the cost of earning a post-secondary education. Munira Abukar, who received one of the scholarships in 2010, said with-

This scholarship changed not only my life personally, but also the lives of my parents, who have now seen seven of their nine children go on to some form of postsecondary education. – Munira Abukar

Staff Photo/JUSTIN SKINNER

E! Canada host Tyrone Edwards, left, and 2010 Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship recipient Munira Abukar address the 2015 scholarship winners at a ceremony held Wednesday at Dim Sum King restaurant.

out it, her life would have travelled a very different path. “If I hadn’t been a recipient of this scholarship, I wouldn’t have gone into the program I went into,” she said, noting not worrying as much about money gave her more freedom to follow her dreams instead of

simply studying in a field that would ensure she could pay off student loans quicker. Currently a Toronto Community Housing board member, Abukar was named one of Chatelaine magazine’s Top 20 women under 30 in 2011. She remains active in her com-

munity and ran for Toronto Council in 2014. “This scholarship changed not only my life personally, but also the lives of my parents, who have now seen seven of their nine children go on to some form of post-secondary education,” she said during the Wednesday, May 27 ceremony. While Scadding Court has run the program for the past 14 years, handing out more than $800,000 in scholarship money to some 300 recipients thanks to the generosity of its many sponsors and donors, next year’s awards will be administered

by Toronto Community Housing (TCH). Lenna Bradburn, TCH vice-president of resident and community services, said she has observed the barriers – often financial – that too many young people face when looking to further their education. “At Toronto Community Housing, we know our communities are home to some of the most brilliant young people in the country,” she said. “We also know many people in our communities struggle to continue in, or get into, school for reasons other than their own talents.” Scadding Court Community Centre Executive Director Kevin Lee said Scadding will remain involved in the selection of recipients and the distribution of scholarships. The community centre, TCH and the Community Police Liaison Committees from Toronto Police 11 and 14 Divisions have all played a role in selecting winners.

For more information about the Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship Program, visit www. Torontohousing. ca/investinginourdiversityscholarshipprogram

Ramsden and Regent Park to host ‘urban interventions’ Saturday JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com

hile many Torontonians love their city, not as many get engaged and participate in activities that help to make their own communities as vibrant as they could be. That is set to change on Saturday, June 6 when 100In1Day returns to the city for the second straight year. The event sees hundreds of installations and activations, known as “urban interventions” take place in various communities. Many of this year’s 100In1Day interventions take place in downtown Toronto and the surrounding neighbourhoods. One event, a Bubble Bash to be held in Ramsden Park, aims to have an impact that lasts far longer than June 6.

Hosted by Friends of Ramsden Park, the event is looking to encourage more local residents to join the recently-founded park group to come up with programming and help ensure the forthcoming revitalization of the park goes smoothly and benefits park users. “Park People has given us guidelines in hosting events in the park, but right now there’s only about 12 or 14 of us, so we want more people to get involved,” said David Bluestein of Friends of Ramsden Park. “There are so many things we can do here. I’d like to have a movie night, we could build a bake oven, but we need people to make these things happen.” Bluestein said the park revitalization, which is slated to include an upgraded playground and a splash pad, a new multi-use court and Ping-Pong tables and perhaps

an amphitheatre, would change the way even longtime park users use Ramsden. “We’re going to be the eyes and ears through the revitalization and then in the park after the work is done, and we want that revitalization to be awesome,” he said. The Bubble Bash will take place near the Yonge Street entrance to the park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Further south, Friends of Regent Park will be celebrating 100In1Day with a celebration of their own. That event, in the new Regent Park green space at Dundas and Sackville streets, will ring in the opening of a new bake oven. “We’ll be hosting a party in the park and getting residents to come enjoy the space and get to know each other by mingling over pizza,” said CRC park coordinator and Friends of Regent Park

spokesperson Zahrah Munas. “It’s the first time we’ll really be using the bake oven; we’ve had practice runs, but the community hasn’t actually tasted anything that’s been cooked in there.” The Regent Park “Party in the Park” event will also include games and activities for kids, including face painting, arts and crafts and toys and games. There will be plenty of food on hand beyond the pizzas being prepared in the bake oven. “A local restaurant, b.good, will bring their food truck by and we’re getting a mini-oven from Dufferin Grove where we’ll be making naan bread,” Munas said. The Regent Park event runs from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.

For more information on 100In1Day and the many urban interventions taking place that day, visit https:// toronto.100in1day.ca

Staff photo/JUSTIN SKINNER

David Bluestein and his dog Cinnamon take a break in Ramsden Park on Monday. Bluestein is heading the local community group, Friends of Ramsden Park.

The Sprinter Summer Sales Event. June 8th –19th. THE 2015 SPRINTER 2500 144” CARGO VAN TOTAL PRICE*: $41,705

INCLUDES $3,000 CASH INCENTIVE Limited Time Offer

% Rate Reduction**

Lease or Finance at

3.99

APR

+ 3 YEARS NO-CHARGE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ($1,799 VALUE)2 + EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY UP TO 6 YEARS/160,000 KM ($1,895 VALUE)3

Taxes extra

Corporate Stores | toronto.mbvans.ca | MB Downtown | 761 Dundas St. E | 866.722.7113

MB Midtown | 849 Eglinton Ave. E | 888.884.3518

© 2015 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 2015 Sprinter 2500 144” Cargo Van shown, total price $41,705 and includes MSRP $41,300, less $3,000 discount plus all applicable dealer fees. *Lease offers based on the 2015 Sprinter 2500 144” Cargo Van available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS) on approved credit for a limited time. **Advertised rates include a 1% rate reduction which only applies to the lease or finance of an in-stock 2015 Sprinter Cargo model (excluding 4x4), purchased between June 8–19 and delivered before June 30, 2015. *Lease example based on $484 per month for a 60 month term, a lease APR of 3.99%, with a down payment or equivalent trade of $0. First month’s payment, security deposit of $550, plus freight/PDI $2,695, admin fee $395, EHF tire fee $29.80, air conditioning tax $100, PPSA up to $75.15, OMVIC fee of $5, and fuel charge of $105 are due at signing. Total obligation is $48,720 which includes an end of lease residual value of $16,213. 1License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra. Dealer may sell for less. 23 years of scheduled maintenance covers the first 3 factory-scheduled maintenance services or 3 years (whichever comes first) under normal driving conditions, and has a value of $1,799. Scheduled maintenance interval for the model year 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is 1 year or up to 30,000 km (whichever comes first). The specific maintenance services included are as described in the applicable Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and Service/Maintenance Booklet. Only applicable on lease and finance offers. 3Extended Limited Warranty covers up to 6 years or 160,000 km (whichever comes first) and has a value of $1,895. Only applicable on lease and finance offers. Offers are non-transferable, non-refundable and have no cash value. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. Certain limitations apply. See your local Mercedes-Benz Corporate Store for details. Offers only valid from June 8–19, 2015.

| CITY CENTRE MIRROR | Thursday, June 4, 2015

community

CITY CENTRE MIRROR | Thursday, June 4, 2015 |

opinion Ian Proudfoot John Willems Peter Haggert Antoine Tedesco Warren Elder

The City Centre Mirror is published every Thursday at 175 Gordon Baker Rd., Toronto, ON, M2H 0A2, by Metroland Media Toronto, a Division of Metroland Media Group Ltd.

Cheryl Phillips Anne Beswick Gord Paolucci Mike Banville

WHO WE SERVE

Publisher General Manager Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Regional Dir. of Distribution Sales Regional Dir. of Advertising Retail Sales Manager Regional Dir. of Classified, Real Estate Director of Circulation

The Mirror is a member of the Ontario Press Council. Visit ontpress.com

Proudly serving the communities of Annex • Bay Street Corridor Cabbagetown-South St. James Town Casa Loma • Church-Yonge Corridor Forest Hill North • Forest Hill South Kensington-Chinatown • Lawrence Park South • Mount Pleasant East Mount Pleasant West • Moss Park North St. James Town • Palmerston-Little Italy • Regent Park • Rosedale-Moore Park University • Waterfront CommunitiesThe Island • Yonge-St.Clair • YongeEglinton

Future of Gardiner Expressway should not be taken lightly

Write us

hould it stay? Should it go? When it comes to the Gardiner Expressway, it appears everyone has something to say. The future of the muchdebated Gardiner is coming up at Toronto City Council’s monthly meeting June 10. After much discussion about which option is best – besides doing ‘nothing’ – the two options left standing are the ‘hybrid’ option – re-configuring the expressway, basically – and the ‘removal’ option, which would tear down the entire portion east of Jarvis Street creating an eight-lane, ground-level boulevard. Factions have come down on both sides: The Toronto Region Board of Trade is on the hybrid side of things as is Mayor John Tory, whose SmartTrack plan plays into this option with a major transit hub proposed for a newly developed 49 acres of land, some public our view some private. On Monday, former Toronto Time to act mayor David Crombie together with the city’s former city planon Gardiner ner said tearing it down is the is now right decision. Also on Monday, the Toronto Board of Health decided not to send to council the report by Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David McKeown that stated removal would provide the most health benefits. And of course councillors also fall on different sides of the debate, as do Torontonians after given the chance to weigh in on the issue during meetings over the last several months. According to a recent poll by Mainstreet Technologies, 45 per cent of respondents prefer the removal option versus 33 per cent who chose the hybrid option. After all is said and done, it’s time for council to put its money where its mouth is and decide on what exactly to do with the expressway. Its future is something that must be decided – not just for now, but for the estimated 100-year lifecycle of either of the main options on the table. Councillors should decide what’s best for the city and stick to it. And if possible, find a way to make sure future councils don’t fiddle with it like they have for decades on the public transit file. Transportation as a whole in Toronto is a complex issue. It doesn’t matter whether you’re talking public transit or highways. If the Gardiner decision is well-balanced, perhaps transportation in Toronto stands a chance.

The City Centre Mirror welcomes letters of 400 words or less. All submissions must include name, address and a daytime telephone number for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters. Copyright in letters remains with the author but the publisher and affiliates may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms. Letters can be sent to press@ insidetoronto.com, or mailed to The City Centre Mirror, 175 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, ON, M2H 0A2.

column

Tory puts stamp on board of health It’s a wonder nobody thought of it sooner. For years, the Toronto Board of Health has been a prickly ball of left-of-centre conscience that regularly rolls into more, shall we say, pragmatically conservative debates at Toronto council. Part of this is because of the mandate of the board, and the city’s health department – to exclusively concern itself with the health and well-being of Torontonians. Part of this is because for many years, mayors and their deputies have left the city council appointments to the generally progressive councillors who ask to serve on the board. So it has been that when a medical officer of health has suggested that pesticides ought to be banned or smoking in public places curtailed or casino gambling is a bad idea, the board members have obediently and enthusiastically sent that information

david nickle the city on to city council – where it might be disregarded, but cannot be ignored. You would have thought that mayors in the past would have done something about it. action Well, maybe not David Miller, who generally found himself in agreement with the pearl-clutchers at public health, but certainly Mel Lastman and Rob Ford ought to have realized that this finger-wagging fifth column needed attention. Leave it to Mayor John Tory and his deputy Denzil Minnan-Wong to finally take note, and action. Through a combination of public and city council appointments, the 20142018 Toronto Board of Health is shaping up to be a

very different beast. How different? Let’s see. On Monday, the board had before it a report from Medical Officer of Health Dr. David McKeown, weighing in on – what else? – the Gardiner Expressway debate. Tory, as you may know, favours an expensive and controversial plan to rebuild the elevated highway where it connects to the Don Valley Parkway. In a fairly cursory report, McKeown joined various planning and city-building experts in suggesting that was a bad idea. In the last term, that report would have made its way promptly to council, and it’s not hard to see how: the councillors on the board were Ford opponents such as Raymond Cho, John Filion, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, Sarah Doucette and Kristyn Wong-Tam. Cue the replacements this term, where a much

smaller progressive rump of Joe Cressy, Mihevc and Doucette are joined by Jon Burnside, Christin Carmichael Grebb and Frances Nunziata – along with a new crew of citizen appointees. Paying attention It’s not a total political shift, but it was enough, along with a few of the board’s citizen appointees, to deep-six that awkward report. The board agreed to send it along to the planning department. But when council debates the Gardiner at its June meeting, the awkward opinion of Toronto’s Chief Medical Officer of Health will be off the table. Someone in the new administration has been paying attention.

David Nickle is The Mirror’s city hall reporter. His column appears Thursday.

newsroom ph: 416-493-4400 fax: 416-774-2070 | circulation ph: 416-493-4400 fax: 416-675-3470 | distribution ph: 416-493-4400 fax: 416-675-3066 | display advertising ph: 416-493-4400 fax: 416-774-2067 | classifieds ph: 416-798-7284 | administration ph: 416-493-4400

Take a tour of Cabbagetown’s hidden gardens Some of Cabbagetown’s littleknown backyard gems will be opened to the public when the Hidden Gardens and Private Spaces garden tour returns. The annual tour gives guests a chance to learn others’ secrets for creating a backyard oasis in a busy urban area.. “There’s one where you have to walk through a putting green to get into the garden and when you get there, there’s a full kitchen,” said Cabbagetown Preservation Association Hidden Gardens and Private Spaces tour chair Helen Coltrinari. Another tour highlight is the rooftop garden atop the Hugh Garner co-op, which has been designed to provide a quiet space for its residents. The Hidden Spaces and Private Gardens tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 7. Tickets are $15, with proceeds going to the Cabbagetown Preservation Association.

To purchase tickets online, visit www.cabbagetownpa.ca

City ‘blue’ some of the details >>>from page 1 “I can’t even install casement windows in my house because it doesn’t fit the area,” Poulin said. “I have to keep sash windows, which is fine, but the same rules need to apply to everyone.” Poulin fears the splash pad will turn the quiet park into something akin to the cement water area in Yonge-Dundas Square. “That’s great in wide open spaces, but this is a small, confined space,” he said. Helen Coltrinari, past chair of the Cabbagetown Preservation Association, said the blue umbrella is her greatest concern. “It’s a bright blue, which isn’t even a heritage colour and this is a heritage area,” she said. “Lots of people have been trying to contact the city to get changes made.” Both Poulin and Coltrinari said attempts to contact their councillor, Pam McConnell, over the issue had been largely unsuccessful. They acknowledged, however, that the city is planning to address their concerns over the colour of the canopy. “Apparently they’re changing it to green,” Coltrinari said. “Now the concern is, will they pick a heritage

citycentremirror.com

a&e Book Time author Q&A Courtney Summers discusses All the Rage

bit.ly/1syUb8u

transit How does it affect you?

Staff photo/JUSTIN SKINNER

The colour of the splash pad awning in Wellesley Park has become contentious with some residents.

colour? Lime green’s not a heritage colour – we want something muted in the park.” Sean McIntyre, one of McConnell’s constituency assistants, said the city’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation department was in the process of sourcing green canopies to replace the blue one currently in place. “It won’t be a light lime green,” he said. “They’re looking for a heritage green to blend in with the area and if there are multiple shades agreed to, they’ll present them to the neighbourhood.”

McIntyre said the decision to replace the wading pool with a splash pad came about after the wading pool came up on the city’s state of good repair list. “There were two options – replace the wading pool with another wading pool or put in a splash pad,” he said. “Splash pads are a popular option in a lot of cases and the Cabbagetown Residents Association was involved in the early discussions.” The splash pad is expected to be up and running by mid-July of this year.

Custom transit reports and news online insidetoronto.com/ transit

food Dairy-free Enjoy a slice of Almond Fresh Chocolate Fudge Cake and more

bit.ly/13667r9

Social Media

www.facebook.com/ CityCentreMirror

@CCMirror

YOUR RINGS AREN'T JUST RINGS

FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE*

RECEIVE A PANDORA SATIN TOTE WITH YOUR PURCHASE OF $125 OF PANDORA JEWELRY* *Quantities limited, good while supplies last. See store for details.

| CITY CENTRE MIRROR | Thursday, June 4, 2015

community

calendar

happening in

city centre

CITY CENTRE MIRROR | Thursday, June 4, 2015 |

it's happening w Friday, June 5

Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Festival WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: www.tafelmusik.org COST: Free Featuring the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir.

w Saturday, June 6

100in1Day Toronto WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Various locations CONTACT: https:// toronto.100in1day.ca COST: Free

Hundreds of people united, each taking one small action to improve their city all on the same day is the goal of 100In1Day. Walk for Alzheimer’s WHEN: 9 a.m. CONTACT: Nicole Paton, 416-847-8914, www.wfa.alz.to Help people with dementia and their families. Funds raised go to support educational programs, counselling services, as well as support research into finding the cause and cure. Bells on Danforth WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Prince Edward Viaduct Parkette, 725 Bloor St. E. CONTACT: http://bellsondanforth.ca COST: Free This year, our pedal-powered parade is celebrating the entire Danforth by riding east from Castle Frank to Danforth Road.

w Sunday, June 7

Cactus & Succulent Plant Show and Sale WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Allan Gardens Conservatory, 19 Horticultural Ave. CONTACT: info@ torontocactus.org COST: Free Many plants for sale that are unob-

highlighted w Sunday, June 7 Camp Jumoke’s 21st walk-A-Thon WHEN: noon to 4 p.m. WHERE: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W. CONTACT: 416-410-2995, www.jumoke.org COST: $25 This fun-filled, family event is dedicated to raising funds to underwrite the cost of sending children living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) to a two-week, medically supervised summer camp at no cost to the families of these children. tainable elsewhere. YMCA Healthy Kids Day WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Toronto Central YMCA, 20 Grosvenor St.

CONTACT: ymcagta.org/healthykids All of the YMCA’s Health & Fitness Centres will be open to the public with activities offered all day long for the family.

FFLEX LEX Y YOUR OUR COM COMMUTING MUTING OP OPTIONS TIONS Avoid delays: Carpool Take transit Work flex hours

Learn more about how events in Toronto and the surrounding area will affect traffic. Get ready today.

Get ready at ontario.ca/games2015

Paid for by the Government Government of Ontario

Simon Whit eld - four-time Olympic triathlete, Olympic gold and silver medallist and Pan Am m Games Games bro b nze meda allis istt.

The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay Is Underway. Visit insidetoronto.com/panam to follow the Pan Am flame here in Toronto.

SPACIOUS & BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED

TE IVA NY PR LCO BA

CORY KIERSTEAD Sales Representative

416 220 2935

CORNER UNIT - LOFT-LIKE

2 Bdrm, 2 Bath w/ private Balcony, floor to ceiling windows, 9’ ceilings & unobstructed views. Bamboo flooring & Italian Marble. Spa-like Master Ensuite.

REWARD! EXTRA MONEY

CARRIERS

WANTED

MEET NEIGHBOURS

��

GREAT CARRIER EVENTS TIME AND MONEY MANAGEMENT

AMAZING PRIZES TEACHES RESPONSIBILITY

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

416-774-2284

��

| CITY CENTRE MIRROR | Thursday, June 4, 2015

REAL ESTATE

CITY CENTRE MIRROR | Thursday, June 4, 2015 |

Frank Leo

GUARANTEED VALECREST ESTATES

Luxurious Custom Built Stately Residence, Superb Craftsmanship and Finishes, Attention to Every Detail, 4+1 Bedroom 2 Storey, Coffered Ceilings, Formal Living Spaces, Gourmet Kitchen, Centre Island, Granite Countertops, Theatre, Wine Cellar, Spectacular Finishes, Landscaped Yard, One of the Most Prestigious Neighbourhoods and Streets! $3,150,000!

BACKING ONTO GOLF COURSE

BROKER Sponsor of

Children’s Miracle Network & Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

#1 in West and Central Toronto combined by units of listings sold for all Companies of all Brokers & Sales Representatives 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 according to a study of MLS data prepared by an independent auditor of real estate statistics.

SPECTACULAR 2 STOREY

Totally Renovated, Double Door Entry, Large Foyer, Circular Staircase, Iron Railing, Wainscoting, Custom Kitchen, Quartz Counter, Renovated Bathrooms, Prof. Finished Basement, Ideal for Entertaining, Shows to Perfection, Prof. Landscaped, Just Move in & Enjoy! Only $999,900!

ALDERWOOD CUSTOM BUILT Brick & Stone Exterior, Gorgeous 3+1 Bedroom 2 Storey situated on 140 Ft Deep Lot, Open Concept Layout, Designer Decor, High Ceilings, Granite Counters, 3 Walkouts, Loaded with Upgrades, Amazing Value! Only $849,900!

AMAZING LOCATION & INVESTMENT PROPERTY!!

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!

ORCHARD HEIGHTS High Demand Quiet Neighbourhood Situated on a Premium 70 x 282 Ft Ravine Lot Overlooking Etobicoke Creek, Detached Sidesplit, Open Concept Living Room, Walkout Basement, Fabulous Opportunity! Only $839,000!

Situated on premium lot over ½ an acre! Quiet enclave of Multimillion Dollar Homes, Over 5,000 Sq Ft, 5 Bdrms, Finished Basement, Indoor Pool, Walkout to Huge Deck overlooking Golf Course, Spectacular Backyard, Thousands spent on Renovations and Upgrades, Bright Sunlit, 3 Skylights, Circular Staircase, Formal Rooms,3 Car Garage, Plus much more! Only $1,599,900!

WYCLIFFE ESTATES

Situated on a Quiet Crescent & on Premium Pie Shaped Lot, 4 Bedroom 2 Storey with Walkout Basement, Immaculately Maintained, Original Owners, Thousands Spent on Upgrades, Granite floor, New Doors & Windows, Marble Fireplaces, Great for Entertaining, Walkout to Landscaped Lot, Simply must be Seen! Only $1,199,900!

CENTRAL ETOBICOKE

Entertainer’s Dream! Fully Renovated 2 Storey with Addition, Custom Gourmet Kitchen, Gorgeous Prof. Finished Bsmt, Huge Family Room w/ W/O to Pool & Cabana, SpaLike Bathrooms, Fenced Private Lot, Jacuzzi, Skylights, Crown Moulding, Phantom Screens, Steps to Centennial Park & Great Schools! This Home has it All! Only $949,000!

QUIET COURT LOCATION

Detached Spacious 4+2 Bedroom 2 Storey in Etobicoke, Double Door Entry, Circular Staircase, Family Size Kitchen, Pantry, Granite Countertop, W/O Deck, Main Floor Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Professionally Finished Basement, Gorgeous 2nd Kitchen, Ideal for In-Law Suite or Entertaining! Large Lot! Only $799,900!

BREATHTAKING RAVINE VIEW

Custom Built Luxury 4 Bedroom Bungalow on 80 Ft Frontage, Quiet Cul-de-sac + Backing onto Ravine, Walkout Basement, Gorgeous Open Concept Layout, Gourmet Kitchen, Granite Counters, Beautiful Cabinetry, 10 Ft Ceilings, 8 Ft Doors, Crown Moulding, 3 Car Garage, Your Opulent Dream Home! $1,999,900!

BATHURST MANOR

Custom Totally Rebuilt Ultra Modern 5 Bedroom, 5 Level Backsplit, Amazing Attention to Detail, Open Concept Layout, Custom Modern Gourmet Kitchen, Quartz Counter, Breakfast Bar, B/I Appliances, Spectacular Bathrooms, Walkout to Landscaped Lot, Finished Basement, Quality Exudes Throughout, Gorgeous Curb Appeal, Fabulous Location & Neighbourhood, Simply Must be Seen! Only $1,500,000!

LUXURY CUSTOM BUILT

Executive Stunning 4 Bedroom 2 Storey Situated on Premium 177 Ft Deep Lot, Gorgeous Curb Appeal, Stone & Interlock Driveway, Fabulous Layout, Gourmet Kitchen, Granite Countertops, Centre Island, S/S Appliances, Master Bedroom Retreat w/ Ensuite & Walk-In Closet, Gorgeous & Simply Must be Seen! $1,179,900!

ROYAL YORK & EGLINTON

Stunning Euro designed 4 bdrm. Gorgeous 5 level backsplit Situated on a Quiet Court on A Premium Pie Shaped Lot, Thousands Spent on Updates and Upgrades, Separate Side Entrance, Ideal for Entertaining or In-Law Suite, Huge Family & Rec Rooms, Steps to Amenities & Transit, High Demand Neighbourhood! Only $899,900!

SOUGH AFTER RIVER OAK NEIGHBOURHOOD!!

Executive 4 bedroom, 2 storey! Thousands spent on upgrades, double door entry, large foyer, high ceilings, living room combined with conservatory, modern kitchen, formal dining room, main floor family and laundry room, walkout to custom deck and landscaped lot, double garage, fabulous opportunity, only $799,900!!

MOUNT PLEASANT & LAWRENCE

Absolutely Stunning Custom-built Lawrence Park Home Featuring The Finest In Modern Finishes & Amenities Throughout!! Luxurious Open Concept Layout, Smart Home Technology, Gourmet Kitchen W/Island, Heated Floors, White Oak Hardwood, Open Staircase, Large Family Room With W/O To Deck. Master Bedroom Features Amazing Ensuite & Wraparound Deck. Finished Basement W/ Wetbar. Walk To Schools, Shops, Transit. Truly Amazing Property…Must Be Seen! $1,885,000

CALEDON 12 CAR GARAGE

Situated on 2 Acre Lot, Detached 6 Bedroom 2 Storey, Floating Circular Staircase, Renovated Kitchen, Granite Countertops, Vaulted Ceilings, Finished Walkout Basement, Ideal for Entertaining plus a 2 Bedroom In-Law Suite, Amazing Property & Opportunity! Only $1,200,000

LUXURY PALACE PIER

Waterfront Location, Totally Redesigned & Professionally Renovated 3 Bedroom, 3,200 Sq Ft Suite with Lavish Finishes, Over 350K Spent, No Expense Spared,Top of the Line Appliances, Crown Mouldings, Custom Cabinetry, Gourmet Kitchen, Divine Bathrooms... the list goes on. A Spectacular Lifestyle awaits you. Call for a Confidential Viewing Today! Only $1,050,000!

APPLEWOOD 2 STOREY

Large Renovated Detached 4 Bedroom Home On Quiet Crescent , Located On One Of The Best Streets, This Property Has It All - Amazing Curb Appeal, Spacious Living/Dining Rooms, Gourmet Kitchen, Large Bedrooms, Newly Finished Basement, Private Backyard W/Heated Inground Pool. 2-Car Garage W/ Ample Driveway Parking. Close To Schools And Amenities. Absolutely Stunning - Don’t Miss Out!! Only $889,000!

AMAZING 80 X 222 FT LOT

Detached Toronto Bungalow with 3+1 Bedrooms, Stunning Lot, Backing onto Ravine, Long Private Drive, Garage, Huge Shed, Large Garden, Finished Basement Ideal for In-Law Suite or Entertaining, Only $774,900

FREE PROFESSIONAL BUYER SERVICE:

WEST REALTY INC., Brokerage

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

• Find out about the newest homes on the market that meet your needs • Get more informed about the specific areas and how to get the best price • Find out how to get the best mortgage rates and saving programs, plus much more - Call today!!

LOOKLISTEN INCLUDES POSTERS, VIDEOS, ALBUM ARTWORK, LIMITED EDITION PRINTS AND BAND MERCHANDISE TO PROVIDE A GLIMPSE OF THE COMPELLING MATERIAL CULTURE THAT THRIVES IN THE TORONTO MUSIC SCENE.

ON UNTIL JULY 4, 2015 CRAFT ONTARIO GALLERY 990 Queen Street West, Toronto Monday - Saturday, 11 am - 6 pm craftontario.com

SELL Your Home FASTER and for MORE MONEY! • Your Home Advertised 24 Hours a Day Until Sold • Your Home Advertised to Millions on www.GetLeo.com • Learn the Secrets of Selling your Home, without ineffective Open Houses • Your Home Listed in Full Colour Print Ads Until It’s Sold • Our team of Professionals for the same price as hiring a single broker

• Get up to $10,000 no interest for 60 days* • Total service guarantee in writing • Your Home Sold Guaranteed, or I’ll Buy it* • Competitive Rates, Exceptional service • Award Winning Results!

“FREE Confidential Home Evaluations. ‘The Name Friends Trust & Recommend’

CUSTOM 2 STOREY

Gorgeous Curb Appeal, Stucco Exterior 2 Storey, Modern Open Concept Layout, Custom Kitchen Overlooking the Formal Dining Room & Spacious Living Room, Master Bedroom Retreat, 6pc Ensuite, Walk-in Closet, Finished Basement with 2 Bedroom In-Law Suite, Simply Must be Seen! Close to Amenities! Only $699,900

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!!

Large 4+1 Bedrm Backsplit, Spacious Living/ Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Separate Family Room With W/O To Yard, Finished Basement, Separate Side Entrance And Private Drive. Amazing Opportunity To Add Your Own Touches. Don’t Miss Out! Only $649,000!!

STOUFFVILLE OPPORTUNITY!!

Absolutely Charming Detached 2 Storey, 4 Bedroom Home Situated On A Huge Lot! This Home Features Beautiful Curb Appeal, Spacious Living/Dining Rooms, Separate Family Room, Eat-in Kitchen, 2-Car Garage W/ Ample Driveway Parking And Incredible Potential! Close To Schools And All Amenities. Incredible Value - Don’t Miss Out!! Only $459,900!!

HEART OF THE KINGSWAY!

“Fabulous Penthouse Suite At “The Essence”! Luxury Boutique Condo Living! Beautifully Appointed 1 + 1 Bedroom Suite – Approximately 800SqFt.Extra-High Ceilings,Beautiful Trimwork, Kitchen W/ Granite Counters, Hardwood Floors And Walkout To Large Terrace. Close To Transit, Schools, Amenities And Million Dollar Homes! Absolutely Beautiful!!! Only $329,900!

BLOOR & DUFFERIN

2 Storey 3+1 Bedroom in High Demand Toronto Location, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, 2 Skylights, High Ceilings, Family Size Kitchen, Finished Basement with Walkout, In-Law Suite, Detached Garage, Interlock Patio & Courtyard, Large Veranda. Fabulous Opportunity! Only $699,900!

GORGEOUS ETOBICOKE SEMI

Large 9 Yr Old, 1670 Sq Ft Brick Semi with Rare Double Garage, Gourmet Kitchen with W/O to Deck, Great Den/Family Room on Main Floor, 9 Ft Ceilings on 2nd Floor, Near Centennial Park, Michael Power and Community Pool! A Rare Find! Only $619,900!

NORTH YORK OPPORTUNITY Spacious 3+2 Bedroom, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Separate Side Entrance to Finished Basement In-Law Suite, Large Veranda, Long Private Driveway, Deck, Fenced Backyard, Super Value! Only $449,900!

THE ROCKEFELLER

Luxury Condo Built by Daniels in Prestigious Bayview Village, 1 Bedroom Plus Spacious Den, 9 Ft Ceilings, Italian Marble Floor, 2 Full Baths, Chestnut Oak Floor, Modern Kitchen, Granite Countertop, Parking & Locker Included, Steps to Bayview Subway & All Amenities! Live in Luxury! Only $319,900!

PELHAM PARK

Spacious 4+1 Bedroom 2 Storey Open Concept Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Huge Kitchen, Walkout to Backyard, Finished Basement with Separate Entrance Ideal for Entertaining or Possible In-Law Suite, Double Garage, Close to Transit & Amenities! $699,900!

BRICK & STONE BUNGALOW!!

Gorgeous curb appeal located on quiet cul de sac in high demand neighbourhood. Large verandah, open concept living and dining rooms, separate entrance to finished basement, large cement patio, custom shed, garage, steps to transit, great schools and all amenities only $649,900!!

YONGE AND FINCH!

Location, Location, Location! Rarely Offered 3 Bedroom Suite At Tridel’s Luxurious ‘Meridian’! Very Nice Layout Featuring A Large Balcony W/ South View, Kitchen w/ Granite Counters, Spacious Bedrooms, Master Ensuite, New Flooring, Locker And 2 Parking Spots!! Steps To Finch Station, Schools and All Amenities. Amazing Value – Must Be Seen!! Only $569,900!

OCEAN CLUB CONDOMINIUMS

Brand New Luxurious Waterfront Resort Style Living, Fabulous 1+1 Bedroom Suites Loaded with Upgrades, Hardwood Floor, Built-in Appliances, Mirror Closet, Granite + Quartz Countertops, Large Balconies, Clear Gorgeous Views of Lake + Toronto Skyline, Amazing Value & Opportunity, Must Be Seen! Only $369,900 & $399,900!

HEART OF RICHMOND HILL Stunning 688 SqFt 1 + Den with unobstructed views, Rare Oversized Den can be 2nd Bdrm, 2 Walkouts to Large Balcony, Granite Counters and Marble Vanities, Newer Building at Yonge/16th. World Class Amenities! Only $289,000!

ICE 2

Brand New Corner Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 753 Sq Ft on 20th Floor, Fabulous Layout, Walk out to Balcony, Parking & Locker Included, Fabulous Location Directly Connected to Maple Leaf Square, Fabulous Amenities, Amazing Value! Being Sold Under Assignment. Only $549,900!

WONDERFUL FLETCHER’S CREEK SEMI

Large 3 Bedroom In Brampton with attached Garage and Private Double Drive, Double Door Entry, Huge Gourmet Kitchen with Island, Large Master with 5pc Ensuite and W/I Closet, Balcony off 3rd Bdrm, 3 Washrooms, Rare Walkout from High Basement to Fenced Yard. Amazing Value! Only $399,000!

LUXURY NEXT TO SQUARE ONE

Stunning Value for this 1 Bdrm + Den in the New Parkside Village Condo at City Center! Lovely South View of Lake through Floor to Ceiling Windows, Granite Counters, Stainless Steele Appliances, Hardwood, 9 Ft Ceilings, 50,000 Sq Ft. Of World Class Amenities! Only $278,000!

1700SQFT LUXURY WOODBRIDGE CONDO!!

Spectacular 3 bedroom Ambria Condo. Luxurious European style low rise in high demand location. Custom built and designed, upgraded and professionally decorated open concept suite. Gourmet kitchen, massive centre island, granite countertop, formal dining room, crown mouldings, 2 balconies, loaded with upgrades, 2 parking spots, simply must be seen only $649,900.

PRESTIGIOUS HEART LAKE

Detached Brick 4+1 Bedroom 2 Storey on Premium 50 Ft Lot Backing onto Parkland, Fabulous Layout, Circular Staircase, Large Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Main Floor Family Room, Finished Walkout Basement, Resort Like Backyard with Inground Pool! Only $549,900!

ICONIC MARILYN MONROE TOWERS

Wonderfully Spacious 2 bdrm + den, Beautiful Panoramic views from the 285 Sq Ft Wrap Around Balcony. Floor to Ceiling Windows, Rich Dark Floors in Open Concept Living/Dining Room, Granite Kitchen Counters, Huge Master Bdrm with Ensuite. Luxurious Amenities. Great Location! Amazing Value!!! Only $389,900!

ACROSS FROM SQUARE ONE!

Stunning 5 Year Old 1+1 “Widesuites” Condo with Rare Parking and Locker on Same Floor! Custom Fully Enclosed Den could be 2nd Bedroom, 9 Ft Ceilings, Gourmet Kitchen w/ Granite Counters & S/S Appliances,Huge Open Balcony,World ClassAmenities! Close to GO Station! A Rare Find! Only $269,900!

SEE MORE PHOTOS: www.GetLeo.com Call Today 416-917-LION (5466) and Start Packing! Not intended to solicit persons under contract. *Certain Conditions May Apply. ReMax West Realty Inc. does not guarantee the sale of your home. Exclusively offered by Frank Leo.

| CITY CENTRE MIRROR | Thursday, June 4, 2015

HOME SELLING SYSTEM

SHOP CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN CRAFT AND INUIT & NATIVE ART 118 Cumberland St. Toronto, ON 416 921 1721 shop@craftontario.com

craftontario.com/shop/craft

CITY CENTRE MIRROR | Thursday, June 4, 2015 |

citizensofcraft.ca

pan am/parapan am games

Arrival of Pan Am flame on Canadian soil kicks off torch relay SAM JURIC sjuric@insidetoronto.com The journey has been long for the Pan Am flame; it has travelled over land and sea from Avenue of the Dead in Teotihuacan, Mexico where it was first lit in a traditional ceremony to Canadian soil. Armed with umbrellas, throngs of Canadians cheered as representatives of the First

Nations of Canada canoed toward the shore of Lake Ontario carrying the Pan Am flame Saturday morning. It is here in Toronto’s downtown core that the flame began its journey across Canada, sparking the excitement of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/ Parapan Am Games within Canadians. “The Pan Am Games are important for this city because

we have the unique opportunity to show off to 41 other countries in the world,” said Mayor John Tory. “We have tried to do things differently here.” The welcoming ceremony for the torch was moved inside the Harbourfront Centre where spectators huddled around to hear Premier Kathleen Wynne and Tory usher in the 2015 Pan Am Games.

Get Gardening Contest Winner Congratulations to

KAREN NARDINI

who won a $150 Plant World gift certificate Prize generously donated by

Thank ank you to everyone who entered the contest

BEPARTOFAN EXTRAORDINARY DAY!

The Sacred Spirit Dancers were invited to support the arrival of the torch that was carried to shore by the representatives of First Nations. “For First Nations to take a pivotal role in this event is imperative for our homeland of Ontario,” said Garry Sault, former chief of First Nations Metis, Mississaugas New Credit. “Toronto is the heartbeat of commerce in Ontario. Showing our role as First Nations is very important.” The ceremony acknowledged the 1967 Pan Am frontrunners who were not given the opportunity to complete their journey of carrying the torch from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Winnipeg, Manitoba by welcoming them as the honoured guests of the event. “It takes me back to 1967 but brings satisfaction, completion to the journey we started,” said Frank Harper, one of the frontrunners on 1967. “This fosters co-operation between First Nations

Photo/PETER MCCUSKER

Astronaut Chris Hadfield lights the Community Cauldron in the Distillery Historic District Saturday afternoon.

and Canada. This is very emotional but very good at the same time,” said Bill Chippeway, another frontrunner of 1967. As the ceremony began to wind down and the party in the Distillery District was about to begin, the mystery first torchbearer of the 2015 Pan Am Games was revealed. There were cheers as Olympic gold medalist, trampoline gymnast Rosie MacLennan lit the torch to commence the relay. The celebrations continued in the Distillery District where the final torch bearer astronaut Chris Hadfield – the first Canadian to walk in space – lit the community cauldron.

Photo/ANDREW LAHODYNSKYJ

Olympic gold medallist Rosie MacLennan became the first official torchbearer on Toronto’s waterfront.

For more information about the torch relay visit www. Toronto2015.org/torch-relay For daily torch relay coverage, please visit us online at www. insidetoronto.com/toronto-panam-games

Dig out your running shoes and sign up for Joe's Team, a fun triathlon/duathlon which funds vital cancer research at Princess Margaret. You don't have to be an athlete. Form a relay team and just do one part. So join us on July 4th at the CNIB Camp on Lake Joseph in Muskoka. Come out for a day of personal triumphs and unforgettable memories and make a difference for those battling cancer. Register, volunteer, or donate at joesteam.ca Presented By

Gold Sponsor

On Now at The Brick! For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com.

2015 2015

R READERS’ EADERS’

CHOICE

Congratulations to all of our winners!

WINN WINNER ER

www.insidetoronto.com/readerschoice READERS’ CHOICE CONTEST WINNERS

Congratulations Jason and Alexandra! Jason H. and Alexandra D. (shown left) are the lucky winners of the $150 and $100 Canadian Tire gift cards. Thank you for entering the City Centre Mirror Readers’ Choice contest!

Thank you Toronto for voting us the #1 flooring store again.

Favourite for: • All Around Flooring • Carpet • Hardwood

• Tile • Carpet Cleaning

Featured floor: Elite Hard Maple - Inox

FOR CARPET, AREA RUG AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING SERVICE CALL 1-888-300-8889 Toronto Mississauga Toronto Newmarket 4884 Dufferin St. 1855 Dundas St. E. 845 Eglinton Ave. E. 17480 Yonge St. (South of Steeles, (Between Bayview & Don Mills (Yonge Street & Davis Dr. (Between Dixie Rd. Enter off of Dolomite Drive) & Highway 427) next to Future Shop) behind Sleep Country) 647-775-0252 905-624-0844 416-644-7596 905-868-8101

www.alexanian.com

Thank You

for choosing us!

Winner inner in the following f categories: Best All-Around Restaurant Best Buffet Best Chinese Restaurant Best Salad Bar Make your reservation today!

MANDARIN NORTH YORK

1027 Finch Ave. W. (Finch/Dufferin)

416.736.6000

mandarinrestaurant.com

Take-Out & Delivery A Available ailable

A Celebration of Taste.

| CITY CENTRE MIRROR | Thursday, June 4, 2015

Thank you for your continuous support of our local businesses

CITY CENTRE MIRROR | Thursday, June 4, 2015 |

2015 Readers' Choice winners

BEST AuTomoTivE AuTo dETAiLing

Esso .............................................................D Bodylines Auto Collision Ltd. .........................P Tip Top Auto Collision ....................................G

Canadian Tire................................................D NAPA Auto Parts............................................P Princess Auto................................................P Yonge Steeles Ford Lincoln ...........................P Parkway Honda.............................................G

AuTo SErvicE

Canadian Tire................................................D 427 Auto Collision.........................................P Egner Enterprises Inc. .................................G Yonge Steeles Ford Lincoln ...........................G

Body ShoP

Canadian Tire................................................D MasterTech Automotive.................................P Yonge Steeles Ford Lincoln ...........................P Advance Auto Collision..................................G Superior Auto Collision Centre.......................G 427 Auto Collision.........................................S

domESTic cAr dEALErShiP

Midas ...........................................................P Speedy Auto Service .....................................G

nEw cAr dEALErShiP

inSurAncE comPAny PrinT ShoP/coPy cEnTrE

ovErALL cAr dEALErShiP

Humberview Chevrolet..................................D Nissan Downtown.........................................D Subaru..........................................................D Gyro Mazda ..................................................P Old Mill Cadillac Chevrolet Buick GMC .........G

TirE ShoP

Costco ..........................................................D Active Green and Ross ..................................P BFGoodrich Tires...........................................P Canadian Tire................................................G Go Tire Willowdale ........................................S

TrAnSmiSSion

uSEd cAr dEALErShiP

Chrysler Dodge.............................................D Mr. Lube - 793 Spadina Rd. ..........................D Robert Motors...............................................P

BEST BuSinESS & SErvicE driving SchooL

Ernst & Young ...............................................D Young Drivers Canada...................................D H & R Block ..................................................P CAA ..............................................................P Nancy B. Lee Professional Corporation..........G Peter’s Academy of Defensive Driving ...........G

AcuPuncTurE

dry cLEAnErS

Hands on Wellness Centre.............................D Dove Cleaners ..............................................D Altima Wellness Centre .................................P Evergreen Quality Garment Care ...................P

AduLT EducATion

University Of Toronto.....................................D Humber College ............................................P Oxford Learning ............................................G Academy of Learning College........................S

BAnk/TruST comPAny

TD Canada Trust ...........................................D BMO .............................................................P President’s Choice ........................................G Scotiabank....................................................G CIBC .............................................................S

BAnquET FAciLiTiES

Woodbine Banquet and Convention Hall ........D Ellas Banquet Hall.........................................P Hilton............................................................P

cAr wASh

Esso .............................................................D Avenue Road Car Wash.................................P

cArPET cLEAning

Alexanian......................................................D Turco Persian Rug Co....................................P

chiroPrAcTor

Fusion Chiropractic.......................................D Ortho-Physio Physiotherapy Clinic.................P

coLLEgE or univErSiTy

Ryerson University ........................................D University Of Toronto.....................................P Humber College ............................................G Seneca College.............................................S

dAycArE cEnTrE or AgEncy

Wee Watch ...................................................D Forest Hill Montessori School ........................P

dEnTAL cLinic

Lawrence Park Dentistry...............................D Altima Dental Centres ...................................P Bloor Dental Health Centre............................P City Dental....................................................P Forest Hill Children’s Dentistry ......................G

dEnTuriST

Altima Dental Centres ...................................D WAVE George Brown.....................................P

WINNER

mArTiAL ArTS cLuB

SPA

Print Three....................................................D McEwan’s Pro Street Gym.............................D New You Spa.................................................D Mill Spa ..................................................P Staples .........................................................P Classical Martial Arts ....................................P Old Sugarmoon...................................................P Kwik Kopy.....................................................G Champion Taekwondo...................................G Hilton............................................................G Print 2 Go .....................................................G muSicAL inSTrucTion Body Blitz .....................................................S

PrivATE SchooL North Toronto Institute of Music ....................D Bialik Hebrew Day School .............................D The Music Studio..........................................P Branksome Hall ............................................P Whole Note Music Studio ..............................P Vert Casa ......................................................P PArTy SuPPLiES Newton’s Grove School .................................G Dollarama.....................................................D rEgiSTErEd mASSAgE ThErAPiST Party Packagers............................................P Legal Aid Ontario ..........................................D Hands on Wellness Centre.............................D Party City ......................................................G Diamond and Diamond .................................P Optimum Health Centre.................................D Party Rock ....................................................S Copeland McKenna.......................................G Miller Thompson ...........................................G rEnTAL EquiPmEnT STorE Stephenson’s Rental Services .......................D LAwn cArE/SErvicES The Home Depot...........................................P APPLiAncES Nutri-Lawn ...................................................D Etobicoke Tool & Equipment Rental ...............G Weed Man ....................................................P Loblaws........................................................G Walmart........................................................D Sears............................................................P LEArning cEnTrE rETirEmEnT rESidEncE Lowe’s..........................................................G The Brick ......................................................G Kumon..........................................................D Bay Crest......................................................D Leon’s...........................................................S Oxford Learning ............................................P Chartwell Avondale ......................................P The Dunfield Retirement Residence ..............G BAThroom rEnovATionS mAid SErvicES The Home Depot...........................................D ShoE rEPAir Molly Maid....................................................D Lowe’s..........................................................P Bayview Village Shoe Service........................D The Home Improvement People ....................G monTESSori SchooL Moneysworth & Best.....................................P Manor Montessori School .............................D Adria Shoe Repair .........................................G BLindS And curTAinS Blinds To Go..................................................D St. Michael’s College School .........................D Lowe’s..........................................................P Skin cArE Ecole Napoleon.............................................P The Blind Factory..........................................G Humbervale Montessori School.....................P Shoppers Drug Mart......................................D The Home Depot...........................................G The Village Spa .............................................P morTgAgE BrokEr Dr. Lisa Wilson ..............................................G cArPET STorE TD Canada Trust ...........................................D New You Spa.................................................G Hakim Rugs ..................................................D Mortgage Alliance .........................................P The Home Depot...........................................P Butler Mortgage............................................G STorAgE comPAny Storage Mart.................................................D doorS And windowS moving comPAny Self Storage..................................................P Brock Windows and Doors ............................D 2 Men & A Truck ...........................................D Public Storage ..............................................G Lowe’s..........................................................D The Home Depot...........................................P Ace Moving Services.....................................P TAx PrEPArATion Pella Windows & Doors .................................G Hudson Movers Ltd.......................................P H & R Block ..................................................D ducT cLEAning Liberty Tax ....................................................P nAiL SALon Pro-Air Duct Cleaning ...................................D Nails for You..................................................D Sears............................................................P TAxi SErvicE Kelly’s Studio Esthetics .................................P The Ugly Duct ...............................................G Etobicoke Nails ............................................G City Taxi........................................................D ELEcTriciAn Uber .............................................................P Beck.............................................................G Hi-Lite Electric ..............................................D nATuroPAThy Sears............................................................P Riverdale Homeopathy..................................D invESTmEnT comPAny

imPorT cAr dEALErShiP Krown Rust Control.......................................D Parkway Honda.............................................D Canadian Tire................................................P The Downtown Automotive Group .................P Ziebart..........................................................G Lexus............................................................G

AccounTAnT

CHOICE

Amica ...........................................................D Framed by Izzy..............................................D The Wine Butler ............................................D Toronto Parks and Rec ..................................D Bon.........................................................P Leaside Skating ............................................P Tapestry Retirement Community ...................D Sears............................................................D Vin Staples .........................................................P Wine Kitz ......................................................G Parks and Rec Etobicoke...............................G

Mr. Lube - 793 Spadina Rd. ..........................D Active Green and Ross ..................................P CIBC .............................................................D Costco ..........................................................P Investors Group.............................................P Canadian Tire................................................G AGF ..............................................................G Egner Enterprises Inc. .................................S LAw Firm/LAwyEr

Mister Transmission......................................D Chrysler Scarborough ...................................D Canadian Tire................................................P City Buick .....................................................P Amin at Salim’s Auto Repair..........................G Heritage Ford................................................G undErcoAT & ruSTProoFing

muFFLEr ShoP

READERS’

view all winners on-line any time at www.insiDetoronto.com/reaDerschoice SkATing SchooL in-homE SEnior cArE PicTurE FrAming STorE mAkE your own winE/BEEr

State Farm....................................................D OKJ Insurance ..............................................P Old Mill Cadillac Chevrolet Buick GMC .........D TD Insurance Meloche Monnex .....................P Mercedes-Benz Downtown...........................P AuTo gLASS Johnson Inc. .................................................G Apple Auto Glass...........................................D Kia................................................................G Sun Life Financial .........................................G Speedy Glass................................................D oiL chAngE And LuBE

AuTo PArTS

2015

TAnning SALon

Fabutan ........................................................D Hilton............................................................P

yogA STudio Downward Dog Yoga Centres ........................D Yoga Sanctuary.............................................P Mystic Point Yoga..........................................G

BEST For ThE homE

TrAvEL AgEncy

hoT TuB Gib-San Pools Ltd .........................................D Aqua Pools Design ........................................P Sears............................................................G Lowe’s..........................................................S

inTErior dESign Day and Night Home Decor...........................D The Home Depot...........................................P Lowe’s..........................................................G

inTErior rEnovATionS The Home Depot...........................................D The Home Improvement People ....................D Lowe’s..........................................................P

kiTchEn rEnovATionS Irpinia Kitchens.............................................D Lowe’s..........................................................P Instyle Kitchen and Bath ...............................G Rona.............................................................S

LAndScAPE Plant World ...................................................D Rona.............................................................P Lowe’s..........................................................G

LighTing cEnTrE Living Lighting ..............................................D Canadian Tire................................................P Casa di Luce.................................................P Lowe’s..........................................................G

PAinT And wALLPAPEr

Benjamin Moore ...........................................D Rona.............................................................P nEw BuSinESS Flight Centre.................................................D ExTErior rEnovATionS Lowe’s..........................................................G EmPLoymEnT AgEncy Dance4FunX .................................................D Orbitz............................................................P The Home Depot...........................................D Canadian Tire................................................S Renovations Plus ..........................................P WoodGreen Community Centre .....................D Custom Design Marble and Tile.....................P Lowe’s..........................................................G Kelly Services ...............................................P TrEE SErvicE PAving conTrAcTor Manpower ....................................................G oPTicAL STorE RPM Tree Experts Services............................D FirEPLAcES & EquiPmEnT Melrose Paving Co. .......................................D The Fireplace Shop .......................................D Canadian Tire................................................P Lenscrafters .................................................D Islington Nurseries........................................P FLoriST Hakim Optical ...............................................P Al Miley & Associates....................................G Lowe’s..........................................................P Bayview Blossoms........................................D Sears............................................................G PEST conTroL Tidy’s Flowers...............................................P oPTomETriST/oPhThALmoLogiST vETErinAriAn cLinic Toronto Comfort Zone ...................................G Abell Pest Control .........................................D Islington Nurseries........................................G Hakim Optical ...............................................D Exterminex Pest Control Services..................P Helen Blakey Flowers....................................S Optimart .......................................................P Downtown Animal Hospital ...........................D FLoor And TiLE STorE Cormack Animal Clinic ..................................P Custom Design Marble and Tile.....................D PLumBing conTrAcTor Loblaws........................................................S PhoTogrAPhy/PhoTogrAPhEr Annex Animal Hospital ..................................G Lowe’s..........................................................P Ikea ..............................................................G New Canadian Drain & Plumbing ..................D FooT docTor/cLinic Black’s..........................................................D Mr. Rooter.....................................................P wALk-in cLinic Step by Step Professional Family Foot Care...D FurniTurE STorE Photography by Suzanne ..............................P The Doctor’s Office .......................................D PooL comPAny Dr. Rosenwald...............................................P Cloverdale Walk In Clinic...............................P The Brick ......................................................D Betz Pools.....................................................D PhySioThErAPy cLinic Elte...............................................................P Gib-San Pools Ltd .........................................P FunErAL homE Health Choice Medical ..................................G La-Z-Boy ......................................................P Jerrett Funeral Home ....................................D Ortho-Physio Physiotherapy Clinic.................D Royal Health Care .........................................G Leon’s...........................................................P The Home Depot...........................................G Altima Wellness Centre .................................P Turner & Porter .............................................P Hudson’s Bay................................................G rooFing conTrAcTor Vescio...........................................................G Om Sai Physiotherapy Clinic ........................G wEighT LoSS cLinic Triangle Physiotherapy..................................G Weight Watchers...........................................D gEnErAL conTrAcTor Cherry and Clark Roofing ..............................D Let It Rain .....................................................P hAir SALon The Home Improvement People ....................D The Home Depot...........................................G First Choice...................................................D Custom Design Marble and Tile.....................P SEcuriTy SySTEmS Parlour Salon ................................................P hEATing And Air condiTioning Alarm Salon Absolute..............................................G Force ..................................................D Enbridge .......................................................D ArT inSTrucTion Floriana Hair Salon........................................S FiTnESS cLuB Sears............................................................P ADT ..............................................................P Trade Secrets................................................ S AGO..............................................................D ........................................................D OCAD University............................................D Goodlife Curves..........................................................P hEAring cEnTrE Fit4Less........................................................G Bingo hALL Listen Up ......................................................D Vital Steps ....................................................G Global Hearing Aid Clinic ...............................P Delta Bingo...................................................D ALL-Around rESTAurAnT Tre Rose Bakery............................................S goLF courSE Trillium Hearing ............................................P Kingsway Bingo ............................................P Swiss Chalet.................................................D BrEAkFAST Yorkville Audiology ........................................G Lakeshore Golf..............................................D Mandarin ......................................................P BowLing Weston Golf Club ..........................................D The Keg ........................................................P Cora’s ...........................................................D Bowlerama ...................................................D hoSPiTAL Lionhead.......................................................P Milestones....................................................G Yellow Cup Café............................................P Planet Bowl ..................................................P Humber Valley...............................................G Pickle Barrel .................................................G The Great Canadian Bagel.............................G St. Michael’s Hospital....................................D Shamrock Bowl ............................................G Spoon and Fork.............................................G Ikea ..............................................................S Etobicoke General Hospital ...........................P Tim Horton’s .................................................S St. Joseph’s Health Centre ............................G chiLdrEn’S EnTErTAinmEnT gymnASTic SchooL Harvey’s .......................................................S BuFFET Humber River Regional Hospital....................S Playdium ......................................................D Good Life ......................................................D BAgELS Karate on the Danforth..................................P Young People Theatre ...................................P What A Bagel ................................................D Mandarin ......................................................D hoTEL/moTEL Future Bakery...............................................P Spoon and Fork.............................................P Stagecoach Theatre Arts ...............................G LivE ThEATrE Royal York.....................................................D Crestwood Valley Day Camp..........................S Bagel World ..................................................G Imperial Buffet..............................................G Mirvish Theatres ...........................................D Country Style ................................................S The Old Mill ..................................................S Best Western ................................................P Second City ..................................................P dAncE SchooL The Omni King Edward Hotel.........................G BuTchEr ShoP BAkEry Arthur Murray Dance Studio..........................D Markham Theater .........................................G indEPEndEnT SchooL Pegasus Studios ...........................................P Etobicoke Musical Productions......................S Future Bakery...............................................D Loblaws........................................................D Bruno’s .........................................................P Bakery Garden Café......................................P Bialik Hebrew Day School .............................D Bakery.........................................G The Healthy Butcher .....................................G P: PLATinum g: goLd S: SiLvEr Commisso Upper Canada College...................................D LEgEnd d: diAmond La Rose Bakery.............................................S Arrowsmith School........................................P

BEST EnTErTAinmEnT & LEiSurE

BEST PLAcE For Food & drink

View all winners on-line any time at www.insiDetoronto.com/reaDerschoice | Please continue to support your local businesses.

Mr. Greek......................................................G caterer Rose Reisman...............................................D My Big Fat Greek Buffet ................................G Caplansky’s ..................................................P GrOcery stOre

cHIckeN restauraNt No Frills ........................................................D Swiss Chalet.................................................D Loblaws........................................................P KFC ..............................................................P Metro............................................................G Longo’s.........................................................S

cHINese restauraNt HamBurGer restauraNt

Congee Queen ..............................................D Mandarin ......................................................P Lucky Garden ...............................................G Lychee Gardens ............................................G

cHOcOLate stOre

South St. Burger Co. .....................................D Harvey’s .......................................................P The Burger’s Priest .......................................P McDonald’s...................................................G Apache Burger..............................................S

Ice cream sHOP Lindt.............................................................D Laura Secord ................................................P Dairy Queen..................................................D The Nutty Chocolatier ...................................G La Paloma Gelateria & Café...........................P Laura Secord ................................................G cOffee sHOP

INdePeNdeNt GrOcery stOre

deLI

INdIaN restauraNt

Future Bakery...............................................D Loblaws........................................................D Caffe Demetre ..............................................P Just Desserts................................................G Yellow Cup Café............................................S

Oliver & Bonacini .........................................D Via Allegro Ristorante....................................P Commisso ...................................................G Il Fornello......................................................G

Tim Horton’s .................................................D Pusateri’s Fine Foods ....................................D Java Joe’s ...................................................P Kensington Market........................................P Country Style ................................................G Cheese Boutique...........................................G Loblaws........................................................D Green Mango................................................D Druxy’s .........................................................P Nawab Fusion Grill........................................P Euro Deli.......................................................G Roti Palace....................................................G Bombay on the lsje .......................................S dessert

famILy resturaNt

ItaLIaN restauraNt

JaPaNese restauraNt

Pickle Barrel .................................................D EDO ..............................................................D Swiss Chalet.................................................P Memories of Japan .......................................P Wally’s Grill...................................................G Momiji Sushi.................................................P Lucky Garden ...............................................G fIsH & cHIPs Len Duckworth’s Fish and Chips ...................D LOcaL PIzza Chubby’s Fish N’ Chips .................................P Pizza Nova....................................................D Red Lobster ..................................................G Domino’s ......................................................P John’s Fish ‘N’ Chips.....................................S Boston Pizza .................................................G Pizza .......................................................G freNcH restauraNt Ital Pizzaiolo .......................................................S La Petite France............................................D LOcaL PuB Le Papillon on Front ......................................P Boston Pizza .................................................D Greek restauraNt Madison Avenue ...........................................P Jimmy the Greek ..........................................D St. James Gate .............................................G Astoria..........................................................P Sante Fe .......................................................S

Give Story Starters Sometimes the most difficult part of writing can be getting started. Help your children write their patriotic essays by giving them topic ideas, such as: • I am proud to be Canadian because…. • On July 1, my family and I usually… • If someone asked me what my country means to me, I would say… Sylvan Tips on Writing • Good writing takes time. Spend time organizing your

CHOICE WINNER

Best sHOPPING

Summer is finally here! Pick an Engaging Topic Persuading your child to write over the summer break may be easier if you help them identify fun and engaging topics. Suggest timely subjects. • For example, Canada Day on July 1 is a good opportunity for your children to explore their own patriotism. • Ask them if they know what patriotism is, and what it means to them. Encourage your children by helping them with some research about Canada, its history, people and places.

READERS’

..........................................................P LuNcH seafOOd restauraNt Costco Glen Cade Pharmacy.....................................G musIcaL INstrumeNts San Francisco Sandwiches ...........................D Red Lobster ..................................................D Rexall Pharma Plus.......................................G Long and McQuade.......................................D Subway ........................................................P New Orleans.................................................P KAOS Music Centre.......................................P Yellow Cup Café............................................G eLectrONIcs stOre Pets Harvey’s .......................................................S steak restauraNt Best Buy .......................................................D The Keg ........................................................D Queensway Electronics.................................P Pet Valu ........................................................D OutdOOr PatIO Duncun.........................................................P Future Shop..................................................G Petsmart.......................................................P Timothy’s Pub...............................................D Steak Queen.................................................G Star Electronics ............................................G PJ’s Pets.......................................................G Bier Market...................................................P Black Angus..................................................S fLea market Allen’s on the Danforth..................................G secONd HaNd/cONsIGNmeNt stOre susHI restauraNt Dixie Value Mall ............................................D Goodwill .......................................................D PuB fOr WINGs Kensington Market........................................P Value Village .................................................P Ichiban Sushi House .....................................D Blue Goose ...................................................D EDO ..............................................................P Dr. Flea’s Flea Market ...................................G Designer Exchange .......................................G Wild Wings....................................................D Momiji ..........................................................G Junction Flea ................................................G Pizza Nova....................................................P seWING stOre GardeNING/Nursery stOre Fabricland.....................................................D Wingporium ..................................................G tea rOOm David’s Tea ...................................................D Sheridan Nurseries .......................................D Sew’N Knit’N Serge .....................................P restauraNt atmOsPHere Teaopia.........................................................P Lowe’s..........................................................P Plant World ...................................................P Kelsey’s ........................................................D sHOe stOre Milestones....................................................P tHaI restauraNt on the Cloud ....................................D HeaLtH fOOd stOre Walking Spring Rolls ..................................................P Spring Rolls ..................................................D Canyon Creek ...............................................G Lemon Grass ................................................P Healthy Planet...............................................D Aldo..............................................................P Call it Spring.................................................G Satay on the Road - Avenue Road ................G Nutrition House.............................................P Adrian’s Shoes..............................................S saLad Bar Basil Thai Kitchen .........................................S GNC..............................................................G Origin North ..................................................D Green Mango................................................S Nature’s Counter...........................................S sHOPPING ceNtre Mandarin ......................................................P Thai Express.................................................S The Big Carrot...............................................S Yorkdale Mall ................................................D HOme ImPrOvemeNt ceNtre Scarborough Town Centre.............................P Home Depot..................................................D Bayview Village.............................................G Lowe’s..........................................................P Cloverdale Mall.............................................G Rona.............................................................G Gerrard Square .............................................G Sherway Gardens .........................................G cHILdreN’s cLOtHING aNtIques JeWeLLery stOre Square One...................................................S Dr. Flea’s Flea Market ...................................D OshKosh .......................................................D Peoples.........................................................D The Gap........................................................P Yorkgate Mall................................................S Cloverdale Antiques Show.............................P Jinny’s China and Gifts..................................G Hudson’s Bay................................................G Birks.............................................................P sPOrtING GOOds Children’s Place ............................................S Alderwood Jewelry .......................................G Omni Jewelcrafters.......................................G SportChek.....................................................D BIcycLe sHOP cHINa/GIft sHOP Sporting Life .................................................P Canadian Tire................................................D LINGerIe stOre Duke’s Cycle.................................................G Cyclemania...................................................P Pottery Barn..................................................D Bowring........................................................P La Senza.......................................................D Duke’s ..........................................................G strIP PLaza Gears............................................................S Hudson’s Bay................................................P Victoria’s Secret............................................P Arts on Queen...............................................G La Vie en Rose ..............................................G Shops on Don Mills .......................................D Jinny’s China and Gifts..................................G Tryst Lingerie................................................G Six Points Plaza ............................................P BOOk stOre Chapters.......................................................D Walmart........................................................G Shoppers World ............................................G mattress stOre A Novel Spot.................................................P cLearaNce/OutLet ceNtre Finchdale Plaza.............................................S Sleep Country ...............................................D Richview Square...........................................S Dixie Value Mall ............................................D BrIdaL sHOP Mattress World .............................................P ........................................................P Hudson’s Bay................................................G David’s Bridal................................................D Winners tOy stOre Mills ...............................................G The Brick ......................................................G Sara Lee Fashions ........................................P Vaughan Toys’R’Us......................................................D Value Village .................................................S Dina Alonzi Bridal..........................................G Walmart........................................................P meN’s cLOtHING Ritche Bridal .................................................G dePartmeNt stOre Harry Rosen..................................................D Mastermind Toys ..........................................G Winners ........................................................D ceLL PHONe stOre Walmart........................................................D WOmeN’s cLOtHING Hudson’s Bay................................................P Rogers..........................................................D Winners ........................................................G Hudson’s Bay................................................P H&M .............................................................D Tom’s Place ..................................................G Bell...............................................................P Winners ........................................................P Hugo Boss ....................................................S Wind Mobile..................................................G druG stOre Or PHarmacy Bay................................................G Mobilicity......................................................S Shoppers Drug Mart......................................D Moores .........................................................S Hudson’s Stitches ........................................................S Zara..............................................................S

- CONSUMER FEATURE -

hildren are enjoying the warm weather, fun activities with friends and vacation time. But summer can also be an enjoyable learning experience. The summer break provides many memorable moments, and writing about them is a good way to record those memories and practice writing skills at the same time. Parents tend to focus on their children’s reading and math skills, overlooking that writing is an education fundamental. It’s fast becoming the forgotten ‘R’. This is unfortunate, as writing is an important part of every facet of education, not just in English class. Writing proficiency can have a major impact on other subject areas too. Summer vacation provides an excellent opportunity for children to explore their creative writing skills. Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of tutoring at home to students of all ages, grades and skill levels, has developed the following tips to help parents encourage their children to write over the summer:

2015

ideas and thinking about what you really want to say in your essay. • Use the Internet or library to research your topic. • Prepare an outline before you begin to write. • Use transition words – such as “after,” “although,” “before,” “however” and “therefore” to help your ideas flow together. • Be willing to revise. Change your sentences and paragraphs around, add material that lends to your writing and delete material that doesn’t work. • Avoid clichés and jargon. • Always keep a dictionary handy to help with spelling. • Use a thesaurus to help you think of a new way to say something. • Ask someone else to edit your work. • Proofread everything. Make sure grammar, spelling and punctuation are perfect before you declare anything “finished.” • Don’t rely on a computer’s spellchecker to ensure proper spelling.

For additional educational resources for children in grades pre-primary through 12, please visit www.SylvanLearning.com or call (416) 407-5083.

BIG GIVEAWAY CONTEST Summer is almost here!!!!! Looking for something fun to do? Enter our Big Summer Giveaway Contest for your chance to win ONE of the following prizes: • 4 Cineplex® admission passes • 4 Wild Water Kingdom® admission passes • 4 Ripley’s Aquarium of • 4 Toronto Zoo admission passes Canada® admission passes (2 adult, 2 child) (2 adult, 2 child)

to enter, visit insidetoronto.com/contests Contest open to Toronto residents 18 years of age or older. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Four (4) prizes will be awarded. Retail value of prizes is approximately $350+applicable taxes. Contest closes Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 11:59pm. To enter and for complete contest rules visit insidetoronto.com/contests A publication of

@MetrolandTO

Metroland Media Toronto

13 | CITY CENTRE MIRROR | Thursday, June 4, 2015

2015 Readers' Choice winners

congratulations to all 2015 readers’ choice winners!

.POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ BN UP QN r 5PMM 'SFF r 'BY 'PS EFMJWFSZ RVFTUJPOT QMFBTF DPOUBDU

Looking for a Great Part-Time Job? BECOME A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Free training provided!

Ask about our Route Bonuses! Ask about our Bonus for B or E Licenced drivers!

APPLY ONLINE: www.stocktransportation.com APPLY BY EMAIL:

halvi@stocktransportation.com

APPLY BY PHONE:

1-877-233-4045

APPLY IN PERSON:

Call for our address and then come by to meet us!

Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid A,B,C,D,E,F, or full G licence, and be proficient in english.

Home Renovations

BUILDER/ GENERAL Contractors LIC# T85-4420956 Residential/ Commercial. Complete Restoration. Finished Basements. Painting. Bathrooms. Ceramic Tiles. Flat Roofs. Leaking Basements. Brick/ Chimney Repairs. House Additions 905-764-6667, 416-823-5120

CEILINGS REPAIRED. Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint. We fix them all! www.mrstucco.ca 416-242-8863

Home Improvement Directory .POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ BN UP QN r r 5PMM 'SFF r 'BY 'PS EFMJWFSZ RVFTUJPOT QMFBTF DPOUBDU

ELECTRICAL

PLUMBING

Burton Electric Inc. 416 419-1772

mĂ&#x160;Knob and tube replacement mĂ&#x160;Service upgrades mĂ&#x160;Aluminum wire reconditioning mĂ&#x160;Breakers/Panels mĂ&#x160;Electrical Home Inspections mĂ&#x160;Pot Lights mĂ&#x160;FREE ESTIMATES Master Electrician * License # 7001220 * Insured www.burtonelectric.ca mark.burton@burtonelectric.ca

HOME RENOVATIONS

ROOFING

t FYQFSU QMVNCJOH TFSWJDFT t &YQFSU QMVNCJOH SFQBJST JOTUBMMBUJPOT t &YQFSU ESBJO TFXFS TFSWJDFT t #FUUFS TFSWJDFT CFUUFS QSJDFT t -JDFOTF JOTVSFE XJUI 84*# t 'SFF FTJUJNBUFT

DRAIN EXPERTS 416-995-2855

:PV SF OPU IBQQZ ZPV EPO U QBZ

HOME RENOVATIONS

DANAR RESTORATION

NO DOWN PAYMENT FOR SENIORS!

DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T PAY FOR 6 MONTHS O.A.C. METRO LICENCE T85-0234754

21 YEARS WITH THE SAME NAME AND NUMBER

WWW.DANARCO.CA 416-791-1234 MASONRY & CONCRETE

BaySprings Plumbing Small Job Specialists

Servicing All Your Plumbing Needs

25OFF WITH THIS AD EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2015

10% SENIORS DISCOUNT

MONEY

CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! #10969 Better Option Mortgage 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com

Decks & Fences

0 ALL Decks built in 1 day. Highest quality. Spring discount! Free design and estimates. Call Mike 416-738-7752 www.griffindecks.ca

416-427-0955 Metro Lic. #P24654 - Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

24/7 No Extra Charges for Evenings, Weekends or Holidays

Cars

GL V6 2.7L Automatic, Asking $6,900. One owner, non-smoker, well maintained, market value more than $9000, plus 4 235/60/16 2-year winter tires with aluminum alloy wheels value $700. 137,800KM. 416-856-3728

2000 TOYOTA Solara 6cyl., 256,000kms, certified, $2,000 O.B.O. 416-282-3622

Waste Removal

PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DEPENDABLE JUNK REMOVAL

From home or business, including furniture/ appliances, construction waste. Quick & careful!

416-677-3818 Rock Bottom Rates!

Want to get your business noticed?

416-493-4400 or Email:

distribution@insidetoronto.com

Cars

2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Delivery questions? Call us at:

ROOF REPAIRS s 2OOF REPAIRS

LEAKS REPLACEMENT s %AVES TROUGH CLEANING REPAIR REPLACEMENT s #HIMNEY CLEANING TUCK POINTING REBUILD s !NIMAL REMOVAL REPAIR PREVENTION

SPRING SPECIAL Eaves or chimney cleaning from $59*

www.insidetoronto.com

â&#x20AC;˘ SIDING/FASCIA â&#x20AC;˘ EAVESTROUGH 24 HOURS â&#x20AC;˘ TUCKPOINTING EMERGENCY REPAIRS â&#x20AC;˘ VENTING â&#x20AC;˘ GUTTER GUARDS â&#x20AC;˘ ANIMAL REMOVAL

â&#x20AC;˘ SHINGLES â&#x20AC;˘ FLAT ROOFS â&#x20AC;˘ SKY LIGHTS â&#x20AC;˘ CHIMNEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S â&#x20AC;˘ VALLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S â&#x20AC;˘ ANIMAL PROOFING 15% Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discount

ALL TYPES OF ROOF REPAIRS 647-857-5656

Call 1-800-743-3353 to plan your advertising campaign today!

Tenders

INVITATION TO TENDER Metroland Media Toronto is accepting tenders to deliver our weekly Apartment Saverbag to carrier and lobby drop locations within the Etobicoke, Toronto, North York, City Centre and Scarborough areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1 to 2 times per week. This entails picking up the skids of Saverbags at our North York location on Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s after 2:30 p.m and completing all carrier deliveries by Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 2 p.m and all lobby drop deliveries by Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 7 p.m. All applicants must have a cargo van or cube truck and be a registered business with a valid HST number no exceptions. Contracts commence Monday, July 6th and/or Monday, August 3rd, 2015 (depending on area bid for). Bid packages are available at the Reception Desk, of Metroland Media Toronto, 175 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto Ontario M2H 0A2. Tender due date: Thursday, June 25th, 2015 By 5 pm To the attention of: Anton McCormack Mailroom / Trucking Supervisor Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

Articles Wanted

ANTIQUES

& Collectibles Wanted Cash for Older:

PLUMBING

Mortgages/Loans

LARGE FUND --- Borrowers Wanted. Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. CALL ANYTIME 1-800-814-2578 or 905-361-1153. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Low Cost Repairs $ Low Cost Repairs

&REE ESTIMATES ^ 3ENIORS DISCOUNT - PORCHES, STEPS, WALKWAYS ,ICENSED INSURED - ALL GENERAL CONTRACTING NEEDS - WATERPROOFING & BASEMENT LEAK REPAIR ROOFING DUN-RITE - WINDOW & DOOR INSTALLATION, REPAIRS RAILINGS AND PORCH ENCLOSURES

RAZNO RENOVATION. Drywall. Plastering. Plumbing. Ceramic Tiles. Painting. Flooring. Carpentry. Windows. Doors. Electrical. Bathrooms. Showers. Kitchens. Basements. Masonry (416)570-7330 rluztono@gmail.com

Mortgages/Loans

$ Low Cost Repairs $ Low Cost Repairs $

LocalWork.ca

$ Low Cost Repairs $ Low Cost Repairs $

CITY CENTRE MIRROR | Thursday, June 4, 2015 |

Classifieds

Low Cost Repairs $ Low Cost Repairs

New member of the family ? Share the News! Call 1-800-743-3353 to place your ad

Masonry & Concrete

Brick ~ Blocks ~ Stonework Chimneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ~ Tuck Pointing Porches ~ Flagstone Window Sills. All masonry work. Insured & Licensed.

For free estimates call Roman

416-684-4324

www.fadomconstructioninc.com BRICK, BLOCK & NATURAL STONEWORK Chimneys, Tuck Pointing, Brick, Concrete, Windowsills and Much More! For Free Estimate Call Peter:647-333-0384 www.stardustconstruction.com

Put your BEST foot forward Get the Advantage

Coins, Jewelry, Amber, Ivory, Military, Watches, Toys, Barbies, Silver, Gold, Records, Old Postcards/ Photos, Guitars, Old Pens, Lighters & Old Advertising etc.

25 years experience Mary & Richard 416-431-7180 416-566-7373

Flooring & Carpeting

MAINLY FLOORS Carpet, hardwood, tile from $1.79/sq.ft. installed. Free estimate in GTA. Spring deals! Call 416-873-8043 www.megafloors.net NESO FLOORING

Carpet installation starting from $1.19/ sq.ft. Hardwood, laminate at low prices. 27 yrs experience. Free Estimates. Best Price!

647-400-8198

Legal Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let your past limit your career plans! Since 1989 Confidential, Fast Affordable - A+ BBB Rating EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM Call for FREE INFO BOOKLET 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) www.RemoveYourRecord.com

•

Are you not satisfied with your present job? •

Are you thinking of a career change?

5TH

A N N U A L

FAIR

CAREER EDUCATION

FREE ADMISSION DOORS OPEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. REGISTER ONLINE NOW: canadianimmigrant.ca/careerfair/toronto

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Real Estate Misc./Services

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO RISK program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call us NOW. We can Help! 1-888-356-5248

Building Equipment/ Materials

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF! 30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Plumbing

Appliance Repairs/ Installation

Free Estimates. Warranty, Credit cards accepted. Seniors discount. 416-616-0388

Legal Services

Call 1-800-743-3353

Legal Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace of mind? Free consultation: 1-800-347-2540

To highlight your

DIVERSIONS

Need To Place A Classified Ad?

Professional Repairs of all brands of:

Refrigeration, Stoves, Dishwashers, Washers, Dryers, Air Conditioning, & Heating.

Plumbing

RAY PLUMBING Service Repair/ replacement, faucets, sinks, toilets, drains, main valve, leaky pipes, drain cleaning. Licensed and insured. 24/7. 416-876-6679

Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front Street West, Toronto

& SETTLEMENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH

PLATINUM SPONSORS

MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2015

Home Improvement Business call

1-800-743-3353

Make cash not trash! #ShouldaUsedToronto

Advertise in the Classifieds Call 1.800.743.3353 YOUR WEEKLY CROSSWORD

SUDOKU (CHALLENGING)

How to do it: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3 by 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

Are you a Newcomer 5 Years or more in Canada?

AN OR OF S EXP COMER W E N

w See answers to this week’s puzzles in next Thursday’s edition

| CITY CENTRE MIRROR | Thursday, June 4, 2015

PRESENTS

EXCITING EXHIBITORS • RESUMÉ CLINIC • INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKERS • SPEED MENTORING

CITY CENTRE MIRROR | Thursday, June 4, 2015 |

Everything you need for perfect planters, pots & gardens, indoors & out!

BRING ON THE

HE AT! HEAT!

HOME OF SUPER HOTS! THE HOTTEST VARIETIES OF PEPPER PLANTS IN THE WORLD!

3012 Kennedy Road, Toronto (Just north of Finch Ave.)

416-291-1270 Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 8am - 5pm

www.valleyviewgardens.com

YOUR MATTRESS SUPERSTORE!

$648 FREE

SPEND...

PATIO OR A BISTRO SET

LIMITED QUANTITIES!

ON ANY MATTRESSES AND GET A

998

SAVE $600

998

2398

SAVE $200

#88086

SMART LED 1080p 240 Hz 3 HDMI

SMART LED 1080p 60 Hz 2 HDMI

SMART LED 1080p 120 Hz 2 HDMI

70”TV

58”TV

55”TV

FREE TABLET

#91882

AVAIL. IN KING $548

SAVE $1100 #94203

428

SAVE $540

BEACHES IV QUEEN MATTRESS #89470

CLEARANCE

PRICING!

HURRY IN TODAY!

498

5Pc Dinette #907338 Includes Table, 4 chairs

* 7-PC DINETTE SHOWN

SAVE $ 150

548

588

AVAIL. IN KING $698

SAVE $700

5Pc Dinette #907247

Includes Table, 4 chairs Additional Chair $88

MOUNT PLEASANT IV QUEEN MATTRESS

SAVE $ 300

1198

AVAILABLE IN WHITE

6Pc Queen Bedroom #906775 Includes headboard, footboard, rails, dresser, mirror, nightstand. Additional Nightstand $398. Chest Available.

SAVE $ 500

1998

FIRM OR PLUSH

#89618 #89622

AV AIL FO ABL R E $2 IN 19 KI 8 NG

SAVE $ 150

ET CK IL PO CO

648

SAVE $650

6Pc Queen Bedroom #907060 Includes headboard, footboard, rails, dresser, mirror, nightstand. Additional Nightstand $398. Chest Available.

TRIBUTE TIGHT TOP QUEEN MATTRESS #94992

+ PRODUCTS AND PRICES!

THE BIGGEST FURNITURE MANUFACTURER IN THE WORLD IS NOW AT BAD BOY!

cu.ft.

WITH ANY GE FRIDGE, RANGE, AND DISHWASHER PURCHASE $

349

VALUE

FREE

cu.ft.

WITH ANY GE FRIDGE, RANGE, AND DISHWASHER PURCHASE

#70079 RANGE HOOD

299

VALUE

FREE

#95110 RANGE HOOD

6.2

cu.ft.

5.0

cu.ft.

36” WIDE

33” WIDE

WARMING DRAWER

SAVE $700

1398

#94732 SIDE BY SIDE FRIDGE

SAVE $100

498

#76701 STAINLESS STEEL INTERIOR DISHWASHER

SAVE $600

1198

#89311 TRUE CONVECTION RANGE

SAVE $400

898

#74131 SIDE BY SIDE FRIDGE

SAVE $180

398

SAVE $300

SAVE $150

#76655 STAINLESS STEEL INTERIOR DISHWASHER

498

#78587 SELF CLEAN RANGE

598

#94635 FROST FREE UPRIGHT FREEZER

6.7 cu.ft.

5.5

7.8

cu.ft.

398

FULLY INTEGRATED DISHWASHER

SAVE $400

898

#87564 STAINLESS STEEL INTERIOR DISHWASHER

SCARBOROUGH NORTH YORK 1119 Kennedy Rd. 1255 Finch Ave. W.

cu.ft.

AVAIL. IN GAS

WHISPER QUIET® 45 DBA

$ #77845

7.0

cu.ft.

3RD RACK

SAVE $200

4.2

SAVE $300 #76394 DRYER

398

SAVE $700

1698

H.E. STEAM WASHER

PAIR PRICE #907200

STEAM DRYER

$ H.E. WASHER

SAVE $300

1398

BARRIE KITCHENER-WATERLOO BRAMPTON MISSISSAUGA WHITBY LONDON BURLINGTON 42 Caplan Ave 1138 Victoria St. N. Hwy 10 & Steeles 1970 Dundas St. E. 1615 Dundas St. E. 1040 Wharncliffe Rd. S. 3060 Davidson Crt.

PAIR PRICE #906850

HONEST ED’S NEW 782 Bathurst St.

DRYER

VISIT OUR NEWEST STORE FROM YOUR OWN HOME! SHOP ONLINE AT BADBOY.CA

LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED SINCE 1955!

SHOP ONLINE badboy.ca