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Newlyweds Ryan Perera and Tripti Ninan are proud owners of a condo in Etobicoke. BENJAMIN PRIEBE photo

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Newlyweds Tripti Ninan and Ryan Perera are Millennials and purchased their first home in Toronto just under a year ago. Based on their combined income and the down payment they were able to come up with, the couple bought a 700-square-foot, one-bedroom-plusden condo unit in Toronto’s west end near a subway station. “We knew our first step would be a condo. We wanted to start small and we wanted something low maintenance,”

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said Ninan. “And for us, location was About five years ago, they both started setting aside money for their key because we wanted to be close to transit. I did not want ridiculous comwedding and future home purchase. mutes anymore.” “We were actuNinan, a 30-year- “We don’t go on crazy ally planning for o l d m a r k e t i n g shopping sprees at all quite a few years professional who and saving up,” works downtown, and we’re smart with our said Perera. and 27-year-old purchases; no impulse “We saved for both our wedding Perera, an aeroand our property s p a c e e n g i n e e r buying.” whose office is near Ryan Perera e ve n b e f o re we Pearson Airport, knew what kind of place we wanted understood sacand how big the wedding would be.” rifices were required to make their dream a reality. Ninan, who also paid her own way

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through college and university, said she was lucky to have taken a few financial courses and had a good understanding of what was involved in getting into the Toronto real estate market. It also helped that both Ninan and Perera’s parents have purchased a condo in the last five years and they were actively involved in helping their parents navigate the experience. “We took what we learned from our parents and applied it when the time came to buy a condo,” she said. The couple sacrificed having a second vehicle to save more money

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Most dads prefer experiences over gifts for Father’s Day, survey finds Nearly three-quarters of Canadian dads prefer experiences over gifts for Father’s Day, a national survey reported. The recent Travelzoo survey found 71 per cent of men think experiences are more memorable than gifts: n 78 per cent of dads would prefer

concert tickets over an iTunes gift cards, and n 69 per cent would prefer a round of golf gift certificate over a Callaway golf driver. “When you give an experience,

the person receiving the gift will likely be more appreciative, but just as importantly, giving experiences is also an easier option for you as the buyer,” Travelzoo Canada country manager Lara Barlow said in a statement. Shopping convenience is another benefit, Barlow said.

Eglinton Crosstown Update: Station Open Houses The Eglinton Crosstown Project is building the Eglinton line, a 19-kilometre light rail transit (LRT) line that will run along Eglinton Avenue through the heart of Toronto, with a 10-kilometre underground tunnel in its central section. When complete, the line will connect Mount Dennis in the west to Kennedy Road in the east, and will move passengers up to 60 per cent faster than bus service along Eglinton Avenue today. Join us at our upcoming open house and learn about the future stations on the Eglinton line in your neighbourhood. Starting in spring/summer 2016, the next phase of construction begins at Leaside and Caledonia Stations, and many other Crosstown stations will be under construction before the end of 2016. Join Metrolinx and its constructor, Crosslinx Transit Solutions (CTS), at an open house to find out: • what construction is happening in your neighbourhood • why it needs to happen • how it may impact you • who to contact if you have questions/concerns • when construction is happening

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King Eddie Rock Bands performs at 99 Barton Ave. during last year's Open Tuning event. This year’s event takes place Saturday.

Open Tuning festival takes inspiration from Paris, France’s, Fete de la Musique JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com Parks, porches and public spaces throughout Seaton Village are set to become concert venues with the return of the third annual Open Tuning festival. Inspired by the annual Fete de la Musique in Paris, France, the festival features musicians of all ages and experience levels, all of whom come out to turn the neighbourhood into a giant celebration of the arts. “If you walk through Paris during the Fete de la Musique, you see people setting up and playing music all over the place,” said Open Tuning founding coordinator Chris McNeil. “I thought it seemed like exactly the sort of thing that would be a big hit in Toronto.” The festival is a completely grassroots affair, and its popularity has grown since its inception in 2014. McNeil said this year’s lineup features some 90 acts performing at more than 20 venues, including laneways, front porches and lawns, driveways, garages and parks. “The festival has two real intentions,” McNeil said. “One is to celebrate music for music’s sake – all kinds, all genres. The other is to encourage young people, amateurs and first-time musicians to get out there, get a chance to perform and get some experience.” Of course, Open Tuning also has its share of talented professionals who participate. This year’s lineup includes youth groups who have

released albums, Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene, Do Make Say Think and KC Accidental, and Jane Siberry, who is known for hits such as “Mimi on the Beach”, “One More Colour” and “Calling All Angels”. “I saw a lot of talent last year with people out on their porches or singing and playing in every alleyway and every window,” Siberry said. “It’s such a fantastic idea, I can imagine a lot of other communities adopting it.” As was the case last year, Siberry will perform with her dog Gwyllym. “Last year, we did a soccer demonstration and afterward, we had a bowl of mud so kids could come up and get Gwyllym’s ‘pawtograph,’” she said, adding the dog has a few new tricks up his sleeve for their performance, which will also feature Siberry putting on a live show. McNeil would love to see the Open Tuning concept catch on elsewhere in Toronto, and he is looking into possible new locations. “The idea is that other communities could easily take this on and spread it across the city,” he said. “It’s such a great celebration of music and of the community, it would be great to see other people take it on.” Open Tuning 2016 will take place throughout Seaton Village from noon to just after 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 11. For more information on the festival, including a link to acts, showtimes and venues, visit https://opentuningfestival.wordpress.com

Plan gets clients ‘house ready’ l Millennials, from page 1 and followed the guidance of their financial advisor, Darlene Wang, “You have to be who advised them about maxirealistic in terms of mizing their investments and the importance of budgeting. what you want and “We don’t go on crazy shopwhat you can get. ping sprees at all and we’re smart with our purchases; no impulse If you have an ego, buying,” Perera said. you can’t play “But we’re still enjoying life. Shortterm sacrifices mean long-term gains,” this game.” added Ninan. In the next four or five years, Darlene Wang the couple said, they’ll likely sell their condo and get a house. Depending on what they want and their needs, they did admit they’d consider moving will be near impossible unless you have two outside Toronto proper. steady incomes over $100,000,” Wang explained. “Millennials have to start with a condo to build equity, a townhouse, or a small bungalow, or ••••• (purchase) not in the GTA.” Getting into the Toronto real estate market To help her clients get ready to get into isn’t impossible for Millennials (those ages 18 the Toronto market, Wang, who works for to 35) but it’s no walk in the park. Investors Group, helps future homebuyers Purchasing a property in this city’s hot sort out their priorities and come up with a market requires two things: preparation and plan of action to maximize their finances in a set time frame. the willingness to compromise. For the last 16 years, financial advisor Getting “house ready” as she put it requires Darlene Wang has helped scores of young a change of mindset, a new way of living. adults to get their finances in order so they “You need to sacrifice more than ever and can buy their first home in Toronto. make smart decisions,” said Wang, adding “You have to be realistic in terms of what understanding what’s involved in reaching you want and what you can get. If you have your goals helps avoid disappointment. an ego, you can’t play this game,” said Wang, Wang said Millennials aren’t usually thinking who admitted the likelihood of Millennials about getting their finances in order and saving purchasing a detached home in the city as up for a down payment on a property. “In their their first property is slim. head it’s ‘pay back me’ time,” she said, noting According to a recent report by Altus most Millennials in the 18 to 30 age range are Group for the Building Industry and Land in school or just finishing up their first postDevelopment Association, the average price secondary degree or diploma, for a newer detached home in the GTA was usually carry school debt, $1.05 million, which is more than double what have no kids, and want to it cost a decade ago and 21 per cent higher travel and party. than just over a year ago. Under her guidance, “An actual standalone home in the GTA Wang has helped her clients to get “house ready” by tracking their spending, “Often, the first property making small adjustments to is a stepping stone that their budget, investing wisely, and being realistic about fits your current vacations and big purneeds and one chases. “Incomes have that will get a nowhere near good return.” increased the way re a l e s t a t e h a s Frank Leo increased. You must learn to do more

with less,” she said. Real estate broker Frank Leo, who has been serving clients in Toronto and the GTA for 28 years, said for Millennials the biggest thing is the pressure of being “squeezed out of the market.” Leo, of RE/MAX West Realty Ltd., advises young buyers to avoid jumping into the market before doing their research, specifically knowing exactly what they want and can afford. “A good representative on your side helps keep your emotions in check,” he said. “If a property isn’t what you need or want then don’t buy it.” He added those between the ages of 18 to 35 who want to purchase a property in Toronto need to take a close look at their needs, and based on their budget a good realtor will be able to help find the right home to buy. “If you buy well, that’s a good investment. If you buy poorly then you’re in trouble. You want to make sure you have someone who knows their stuff to give you the best advice,” he said. Leo also said Millennials need to realize it’s not likely they’ll be buying the home of their dreams the first time around. “Often, the first property is a stepping stone that fits your current needs and one that will get a good return,” he said. “Real estate is all about understanding value and getting the best property for your money.” Meray Mansour, real estate agent with Royal LePage Estate Realty, agreed noting getting into a smaller “first-step home” like a condo or a small bungalow for a few years is what will help first-time homeowners build equity for their dream home. With 18 years of experience in Toronto’s real estate market, she said bidding wars for anything in the $550,000 to $700,000 range are to be expected. “There’s so much demand and very low stock. I advise my clients to understand bidding wars are a reality but to not be discouraged,” she said. “And because today’s market is so hot, being too emotional can lead to irrational decisions. You need a realtor that’s going to advocate for you in this type of market.” She encouraged Millennials to go for it if they do have enough money saved up to get into the market. “Don’t wait because the market is so hot,” she said.

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The Granite Club hosts Hope for Hearts Gala fundraiser for SickKids A fundraiser for clinical heart research at The Hospital for Sick Children will be held in North York tomorrow. The second annual Hope for Hearts Gala will take place at The Granite Club, 2350 Bayview Ave. A cocktail reception will begin at 7

p.m., with dinner from 8 to 10 p.m., followed by an afterparty. The gala will support research at the echocardiography labora-

tory at SickKids.

Each year, about one out of every 100 babies born has a congenital heart defect and more than half need surgery to sur-

vive. By using ultrasound technologies, doctors are now able to diagnose the presence of a cardiac abnormality as early as 18 to 30 weeks into pregnancy. The gala’s fundraising goal is $50,000.

“ We w a n t p e o p l e t o understand that research is practical and that it can change lives,” Dr. Barbara Cifra, founder of the Hope for Hearts Gala, said in a release. “The research we do can not only change a child’s life,

it can save a child’s life.” Tickets cost $250 and can be purchased through www.eventbrite.ca/e/hopefor-hearts-gala-2016-tickets-21133488834

For information visit www. hopeforhearts.ca

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he city kicked off Bike Month, which runs from May 30 to June 30, with a blitz by Toronto police writing tickets to drivers parking in bike lanes. The heightened enforcement campaign called “Right 2 Bike” ran for one week until June 5 and saw parking enforcement officers working with traffic services and divisional units hand out 273 tickets at $150 a piece, totalling $40,950 in fines. That sounds like a lot, but the campaign to target drivers with total disregard for cyclists should continue in some shape or form. Bad habits are hard to break, especially this one. Since a bylaw change in 2014, which increased the fine for blocking a bike lane from $60 to $150, about 17,000 tickets have been issued to date. For more recent empirical evidence, just check Twitter where cyclists regularly tweet pictures of cars, taxis and our view delivery trucks blocking bike Make biking to lanes. While parking enforcement work easier for officer Brian Moniz noted most of the enforcement in the blitz cyclists took place in the downtown core, this could be a growing and more prevalent issue across the city. additional blitzes

With the city discussing how to expand cycling infrastructure in Toronto to the tune of $16 million per year for 10 years, any increase in bike lanes would only exacerbate the problem of cyclists being put in danger by drivers blocking their right-of-way. Perhaps having additional blitzes and an increased awareness campaign, combined with even higher fines for offenders is a potential solution to curbing bad driver behaviour. The alternative of not having some kind of sustained campaign to ensure the safety of cyclists will have an adverse impact on what the city seemingly wants to achieve through holding Bike Month each year. That is to encourage people to get out of their cars and ride their bikes more. Bike to Work days? Good luck finding more people to participate if it means navigating Toronto streets with the added challenge of swerving around parked cars.

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Karygiannis plays role of council’s angry man Ah, Scarborough-Agincourt Councillor Jim Karygiannis. We have not seen his like since… well really, since the last time the voters of Ward 39-Scarborough Agincourt sent a councillor to City Hall. Jim Karygiannis is the first-term successor to Toronto’s former budget chief, Mike Del Grande — who kept Ward 39 strange for a decade before that, often with the help of Karygiannis himself, who had been a Liberal MP for even longer in the area. In 2004, the two of them made headlines, personally helping to bust up marijuana grow-ops in their communities, while Del Grande also kept an inventory of constituents whose homes violated city bylaws. Del Grande had a brief tenure as former Mayor Rob Ford’s first budget chief, but consistently bemoaned the failings of his colleagues on council and delinquent constituents alike, maintaining a consistent and in retro-

david nickle the city spect magnificent rage. When Del Grande decided he’d had enough in 2014, Karygiannis happily assumed his angry role — at if anything a greater volume. He took on the Uber ride-sharing industry in the rhetorical equivalent of a berserk rampage, behaving so badly during Licensing and Standards Committee hearings that Mayor John Tory called him on the carpet. More than a decade after he and Del Grande waged their own local War on Drugs, he came to the defence of illegal storefront marijuana shops. And this week, two reports from the city’s Integrity Commissioner calling him out for behaviour not too dissimilar to those pot-busting days with Mike Del Grande. In one instance in 2015, Karygiannis scared the bejeezers out of a family

guilty of parking on the “skirt” of their home’s driveway. In another, he scared the bejeezers out of an Uber driver who he’d spotted going to pick up a ride in a house in his ward. The Integrity Commissioner found that Karygiannis had run afoul of the councillors’ code of conduct, which incredibly requires that councillors not intimidate people in the course of going about their business. On June 7, Karygiannis mumbled an apology on the floor of council. But he wasn’t sorry, not really. In an interview, Karygiannis maintained that he should be able to tell constituents to obey the law if he wants to, particularly if the city is slow to enforce. And if he’s intimidating in the course of doing that? “Maybe the method, she (the Integrity Commissioner) doesn’t agree with it. Maybe my method is a little rough,” he said. “I’m a big guy. What can I tell you? I’m six feet

and 260 pounds. When you see me walking up to you, you feel intimidated.” Maybe there always has to be a Jim Karygiannis at City Hall: someone who ignores decorum and puts on a show, a John Belushi character turning civilized discourse into a proper Animal House. When he was a councillor, Rob Ford fulfilled that role, spewing rhetoric across the city while digging down on the little things in neighbourhoods and dissing his colleagues for their city-funded office budgets. Doug Ford played that role a bit when Rob became mayor and Giorgio Mammoliti still dips toe in that pool from time to time, but clearly he’s getting tired. So maybe it’s good, that Karygiannis is here to keep an old Toronto tradition alive.

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Bannockburn School donates stuffed animals to SickKids JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com Six-year-old Casy Miller loves his stuffed animals, and with help from his schoolmates, he has ensured children receiving care at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have stuffed pets of their own to cuddle at night. The youngster organized a stuffed animal drive at Bannockburn School, collecting 110 stuffed animals for kids in the hospital. “My stuffed animals mean so much to me,” he said. “I thought the kids at SickKids should also have some stuffed animals to make them happy while they’re there.” The senior kindergarten student’s own favourite stuffed animal is a dog named “Blue,” and he hopes the new plush buddies being donated to SickKids offer as much comfort and happiness to recipients at the hospital as

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Blue brings him. Casy is familiar with the work being done at SickKids, getting checkups there after being diagnosed with a growth hormone deficit. Staff members also brought in new stuffed animals to

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Cycling trip around world helps kids’ charity JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com After nearly two years and more than 34,000 kilometres on his bike, Mark Quattrocchi is glad to be back on Canadian soil. From the small Eastern Ontar io community of Rideau Ferry, near Smiths Falls, Quattrocchi is on the final legs of a bicycle journey around the world, a trip that has seen him hit five continents and 43 countries, all the while raising funds to build schools in needy communities across the globe. The cyclist’s journey – he started on the island of Hainan in China and travelled throughout Asia, Europe, Africa, South America and North America – was the fulfilment of a long-time dream. Embarking on his trip on July 7, 2014, he made a pit stop at Free the Children in Cabbagetown as he prepared to close out the voyage.

“I’ve always been passionate about travelling and seeing the world, and doing it by bike lets you connect on a personal level with people,” he said. “After a while, you see a mountain and it’s just another mountain, but the people are all unique.” While he undertook the trip for personal reasons, he decided to do some good for others along the way. Partnering with Free the Children, Quattrocchi has raised more than $50,000 as he rode, which has funded schoolhouse projects in rural China, India, Kenya, Ecuador and Nicaragua. Three of the schools are already built, one is under construction and work is soon to begin on the fifth. “I’m a teacher and I’m passionate about education,” he said. “Free the Children has five pillars (when it comes to developing underdeveloped regions) and education is one of the key ones.”

The journey was hardly easy. Quattrocchi admits to facing hardships ranging from illness to loneliness to a sometimes seemingly never-ending series of bike repairs. On one day alone, he got a flat tire six times while riding in India, and that was one of the lesser issues he had when it came to bicycle maintenance. “Pretty much everything’s been replaced on my bike at this point – some parts more than once,” he said. “The frame’s still the same one I started out with, but the rest is all replacement parts.” Visa difficulties He also faced difficulties getting visas at times, forcing him to alter his route and skip countries such as Pakistan and Libya. Despite those obstacles, however, he would not change the experience for the world. The highlight for him

was simply connecting with people the world over. “The kindness of the human spirit was probably the highlight,” he said. “Sometimes I’d stop and people would be happy to give me a nice place to stay for the night or share a meal with me.” Of course, on such an epic trip, there were plenty of times when he had to rough it, too, sleeping in a tent, cooking meals over a portable stove and making do with basic survival supplies. Given the length of the journey and the mode of transportation, he had to pack as light as possible, though that still meant having more than 100 pounds of supplies, camping gear and other necessities with him. That gear helped him endure long periods when he was essentially cut off from others, along with weather of all descriptions. Focusing on the positive also gave Quattrocchi the strength to

Mark Quattrocchi is back on Canadian soil after riding his bike for nearly two and a half years and more than 34,000 kilometres on his bike.

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soldier on. “There were a lot of terrible days,” he admitted. “But if (for instance) I was in a cold country, I’d think back to a cup of tea I had that day, or a Snickers bar, and think ‘that was pretty good.’” With his journey nearly complete, a long period of

rest at home will be even better. For more information on Quattrocchi’s journey, visit www.oneadventureplease. com. For more information about Free the Children and its work around the world, visit www.freethechildren. com

Ambitious redevelopment plan proposed for Queen and Sherbourne JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com With a population of 90,000 people and only one community centre to its name, Ward 27 (Toronto Centre-Rosedale) is in drastic need of more recreational amenities. That need could be filled thanks to an ambitious plan to redevelop and rehabilitate Moss Park, the Moss Park Arena, and the John Innes Community Centre, all of which are located at Queen and Sherbourne. That area is in particular need of services given its diverse population and large number of low-income people and families. The concept was discussed at a public meeting on Monday with more than 100 community members filing into the

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Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam at Moss Park meeting

John Innes gym to learn more and offer feedback. “We have been working on the concept of an ideal neighbourhood since 2011, and I’ve asked many people,

‘What would make an ideal neighbourhood?’” said councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, noting answers have varied from more green space to more public amenities, food markets, community gardens, a commercial kitchen and others. “There’s 90,000 people here and we have one community centre.” That centre – John Innes – is in need of an overhaul. It was built in 1951 and is no longer large enough to meet the needs of the community. Moss Park Arena, meanwhile, has one ice pad to meet the needs of the community, while Moss Park itself is a large green space that has long been overlooked as a potential community

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hub and activity centre. The redevelopment, which would still require approval at Toronto City Council, is estimated to cost in the area of $100 million. One-third of that came from a private donor with another third set to come from fundraising, and the remainder to be split between three levels of government. While the cost may seem high, Wong-Tam noted the need is great, particularly in underserved Moss Park. “We could use more of everything here,” she said. “This com-

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CHIN Picnic returns to Little Italy for the 50th year Fo r t h e 5 0 t h ye a r, t h e CHIN Picnic is celebrating Toronto’s diversity, returning once again to its roots in Little Italy. The picnic has long touted Toronto’s multiculturalism, inspired by founder of CHIN Radio and CHIN Picnic founder Johnny Lombardi. Under Lombardi’s leadership, CHIN became the first radio station in Toronto to

broadcast in languages other than English and French. The picnic itself will take place on College Street, with the main stage set up at College and Markham. Local and international artists will take to the stage, representing, Toronto, New York City, Italy, Portugal and Puerto Rico. “CHIN Radio was my father’s legacy, and the

picnic was his way to celebrate everything he had accomplished involving t h e c o m m u n i t y,” s a i d CHIN Radio owner Lenny Lombardi, Johnny’s son. The free event will take place from 3 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 and from 1 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 19. For more information, visit www.chinradio.com/

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Check out these 12 Pride Month events taking place in Toronto Toronto’s first official Pride Month is well underway, with a long list of events set to last throughout June and into July. Pride has grown in recent years; formerly known as Pride Week, it typically ran longer than seven days and stretched throughout much of the downtown core. Given the calibre and diversity of events celebrating the lesbian, gay, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community, there was certainly plenty of room for expansion. The various events touch on several themes, and while some promise a night of partying and revelry, others look in-depth at social injustices, past struggles and the ongoing fight for equality. Here are 12 Pride Month highlights: • Human Rights Panels and Lectures: from Trans Rights in

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A girl shows her pride during the 2015 Pride Parade last June. There are plenty of events taking place for Pride Month in 2016.

the New Generation to Cairo’s 2013 Bathhouse Raid to the intersection of queer rights with women’s rights and civil rights, these panels and lectures show the advances made in LGBTQ rights and those that still need to be made. At the

519, 519 Church St., at various times throughout June. • Toronto Symphony Orchestra Late Night Concert and Cabaret Soiree: the TSO performs Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony, plus the world premiere of an electric violin con-

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out downtown Toronto. The parade begins at Norman Jewison Park, 13 Isabella St. at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 25, with installation in the Church/ Wellesley Village, West Queen West and other locales. • An Evening with George Takei: iconic actor George Takei, now a Twitter legend and leading LGBTQ activist, speaks of his life experiences from time spent in internment camps through his time as Sulu on Star Trek to his current online fame, mixing his trademark humour with serious topics such as social justice and equal rights. At the Ryerson Theatre, 43 Gerrard St. E. at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 26. • AIDS Candlelight Vigil: remembering those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS and standing in solidarity with those currently afflicted with it, caregivers and researchers, this heartfelt event offers strength and hope to many. At Barbara Hall Park, 519 Church St., at 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 28. • Family Pride: a familyfriendly event with children’s activities, sports, games, crafts, storytelling, face painting and live entertainment, this event offers plenty of activities for LGBTQ-parented families and queer allies alike. At Church Street Public School,

83 Alexander St. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3. • StreetFair: this weekend-long celebration takes over the Church-Wellesley Village with local businesses, artisans, health and wellness organizations and more along Church, Wellesley and Alexander streets. From 7 p.m. onward Friday, July 1, noon onward Saturday, July 2 and noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 3. • Dyke March: the penultimate event at Pride Month sees women and trans people take to the streets for a political demonstration and march, followed by a rally in Allan Gardens with activists, poets and artists on hand to keep things going. Kicks off at Church and Bloor streets at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2. • Pride Parade: Pride Month’s biggest event, the parade offers a little of everything, from social justice and equal rights activism to outright partying in the streets as the LGBTQ community and allies celebrate en masse. Kicks off at Bloor and Church streets at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3.

Visit www.pridetoronto.com for more detailed listings of these and other Pride Month events.

Police nab bike lane blockers during blitz RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com An enforcement blitz by Toronto Police Services yielded an average of 30 additional tickets issued to drivers blocking city bike lanes, although the number could have actually been double or even triple that. Parking enforcement officers officially wrote up 273 tickets during the one-week Right 2 Bike campaign that ended Sunday, June 5. No specific location details were available, but police spokesperson Brian Moniz said the 100 additional uniformed officers, working out to 12 extra personnel per day, were stationed mostly at downtown bike lanes from morning until approximately 10 p.m. He admitted the official

numbers pale in comparison to the number of drivers who were able to speed off without receiving, in some cases, a $150 ticket for blocking a bike lane.

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“It’s a cat-and-mouse game we have to play (with offenders), said Moniz Tuesday. “The biggest challenge is vehicles where the drivers can just leave and we can’t serve the ticket.” While individual motorists would likely be deterred by the relatively high cost of receiving a ticket, Moniz said

Two men charged in debit card fraud involving taxi passengers

by far the biggest violators are taxicabs and delivery trucks. wFor the latter, he said a ticket is just the cost of doing business. “There is a large contingent of companies with total disregard for bike lanes,” he said. Beyond posting pictures on social media of offending vehicles occupying city bike lanes, whether they’re the painted versions or fully separated, Moniz said there’s not much that can be done since enforcement officers have to physically attach a ticket to a vehicle to make it legal. He hoped the numbers will change when new bylaw changes come into effect allowing for the mailing of traffic tickets. Another enforcement blitz is planned for later this year.

Two men face charges in a taxicab debit card fraud investigation. Police said the probe, which began last fall, focused on customers having their debit cards switched after having paid their cab fare. “The taxi driver would switch the customer’s card for one that resembled their financial institution,” police stated in a news release Tuesday, June 7. “The customer’s card was then used to withdraw funds and to purchase retail merchandise.” On June 2, police executed several search warrants and arrested two men. Muhammed Tariq, 26, of Toronto, is charged with three counts of fraud under, three counts of possessing a credit card obtained by crime, and one count of forgery. Ahmed Dogar, 25, of Toronto, is charged with theft of a credit card, fraud

over, six counts of possessing a credit card obtained by crime, five counts of fraud under, and three counts of forgery. Both men are scheduled to appear in court on the afternoon of July 5. People should be vigilant when using debit cards at point-of-sale machines and always maintain possession of their card and ensure they get a receipt, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416808-7239 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222TIPS (8477). residents learn about fire safety wTCH

Toronto Fire Services has kicked off a week-long highrise fire safety campaign. As part of the initiative, fire department staff will conduct door-to-door education in 63 Toronto Community Housing

(TCH) buildings across the city and conduct 15 highrise fire safety presentations for residents. In addition, the fire service is facilitating fire safety seminars for about 500 TCHC supervisory staff. This is the fire department’s 10th annual safety awareness week, which launched in the Regent Park community Sunday, June 5. This year’s campaign focuses on highrise safety with an emphasis on safety for seniors and the importance of fire doors. “Do not prop doors open with wedges, door stoppers or floor mats,” Deputy Fire Chief Jim Jessop said in a news release Sunday. “Disabling a door in a fire separation eliminates a barrier to the spread of fire and puts residents at risk – and is against the law.”

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Martin Maxwell receives France’s Legion of Honour at D-Day commemoration at Nathan Phillips Square Maxwell part of glider fleet who flew into occupied France on eve of D-Day invasion DAVID NICKLE dnickle@insidetoronto.com Seventy-two years ago, young Martin Maxwell landed his glider in Normandy, France. The Austrian-born soldier was an orphan, who’d fled Vienna as a child after the Nazi atrocities of Kristallnacht and joined the Royal Tank Corps, before volunteering for the Glider Pilot Regiment. He along with five other glider pilots and teams of commandos was among the first to land in France, on the eve of the D-Day operation: the June 6, 1944 invasion that would turn the course of the Second World War.

His job: along with his team, to help to quietly, lethally take three strategic bridges behind German lines in Normandy. “We landed at night,” recalled Maxwell, now 92, as he stood on Canadian soil at Nathan Phillips Square for the 72nd commemoration of the allied D-Day invasion that turned the course of the Second World War. “We had to kill them, with knives and bayonets. Not with bullets.” The killing was over quickly – within 20 minutes according to Maxwell’s account. They held the bridges for another three days, before

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Martin Maxwell participates in the D-Day memorial ceremony Monday at Nathan Phillips Square.

moving on to participate in the battle of Arnhem in Holland, where he was

wounded and captured by the Germans. Released a year later, at the end of the war, he went on to work with the U.S. State Department, prosecuting Nazi war criminals before coming to live in Toronto in 1952. On June 6, 2016, Maxwell was awarded France’s Legion of Honour at the D-Day commemoration at Nathan Phillips Square. There, he remembered the night before the day that to his mind changed history. “For me, it was the turning point of everything,” he said. “It was the beginning of the end of Nazi Germany. D-Day. I know others fought in Stalingrad. But for us, it’s D-Day.” The Allied invasion on the beaches of Normandy was a calculated risk intended to

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push German forces back from France and Holland. Canadians fought alongside British and Americans to liberate Europe. Maxwell recalled hearing from his commander, Major General Arthur Montague Browning, days before the attack. “He called us together and said we’re all going, but you are the first ones in and the chances are many of you will not return,” he said. “So write your last letters and we will mail them if you’re gone.” Maxwell was lucky, but many of his comrades were not. 60th anniversary He was among the survivors who returned to Europe for the 60th anniversary of the liberations. Then, he

went to the cemetery in Osterberg, where 1700 of his division were buried. “I recognized the names and put faces on them,” he said. “They were glider pilots like I, and parachuters. They fought there and fought on to eventually give freedom to the people of France and others. There were crosses, and Stars of David, and some with names engraved, and some without names: Here Lies a Soldier. The one that I have with me is the inscription, ‘For Your Tomorrows We Gave Our Today.’ “Today I am really back at that cemetery, and I tell them it is a great honour I receive today. But I say to them although it was given to me, to each one of you like I that fought the enemy, deserve a part of that.”

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Regent Park has long had a reputation as a dangerous neighbourhood, but that image is changing due to both its ongoing revitalization and the efforts of youth such as Rathesh Balendran and Rayan Saied, both who call the community home. Balendran and Saied were two of roughly 40 young people living in Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) buildings who were recently honoured with TCHC Investing in Our Diversity Scholarships. The awards recognize young people who promote safety, diversity and antiracism in underprivileged neighbourhoods. Balendran, 18, will use his scholarship to help him fulfil his dream of becoming a teacher – a path he has wanted to follow ever since he was a youngster attending Regent Park’s Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School. He said he plans to remain in Regent Park, eventually teaching the next generation of leaders there. “I think that’s where I can make the most difference,” he said. “I want to show students they’re capable of more than what some people think they’re capable of.” He pointed to Nelson Mandela Park Public School vice-principal Ainsworth Morgan – who also grew up in Regent Park – as an example. “We were all shocked to learn he grew up in Regent Park,” Balendran said. “Our teachers and parents always

TCH scholarship award winner Rathesh Balendran.

had us striving to be our best.” Now attending the Abelard School – a downtown private school, which gave him a full scholarship – Balendran has done plenty to earn his new honour from TCHC. He teaches resume writing and computer skills at the Yonge Street Mission, has served two years as president of his school’s student council and founded his own homework club for local kids, which has expanded to include mentoring as well. “It’s called GHETTO – Gaining Higher Education To Teach Others – because that’s a word we use a lot in the community,” he said. “I wanted to give that word a more positive meaning.” Saied, 17, has served as a Youth Ambassador for the Regent Park-based PROSE program, working to give young people a voice throughout the Regent Park revitalization and combating oppression due to race, gender, sexual identity,

religion or other factors. “We look at issues like race, sex, class, homophobia and how these things impact our lives,” she said. “Young people need to learn to recognize and fight these things, and we don’t usually get a chance to talk about them a lot in the community.” Saied added the public perception of Regent Park as a violent and dangerous area is completely off base. “When people think of Regent Park, all they see (in their minds) is youth being shot, dealing drugs, the bad stuff,” she said. “They don’t see the amount of work being done by young people in our community to make a difference.”

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Saied said she hopes to use her Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship to pursue a career in medicine or mental health and, like Balendran, she hopes to use the skills she acquires to help Regent Park and other traditionally underserved communities. “There are a lot of great people here and a lot of great places,” she said. “And it’s only getting better with the revitalization.” For more information on TCHC’s Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship program, visit www.torontohousing. ca/residents/getting-involved/ scholarships

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w Monday, June 13

Balance Class for Seniors WHEN: 1 to 2 p.m. WHERE: St. Leonard’s Anglican Church, 25 Wanless Ave. CONTACT: Eric Daw, 416-450-0892 COST: first workout is complimentary Complimentary balance classes for seniors focusing on balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and posture. Facilitated by an experienced instructor.

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happen • how it may impact you • who to contact if you have any questions/concerns • when construction is happening. Toronto Sacred Harp Singing WHEN: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Music Room at Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Frank Griggs, frank@vocis.com COST: PWYC Sing shape note music from the Sacred Harp every third Wednesday of the month in the Music Room at Bloor Street United Church.

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Meet-the-Makers Tour WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Steam Whistle Brewing - The Roundhouse, 255 Bremner Blvd. CONTACT: http:// bit.ly/1tf76E0 COST: $24.95 Special guided tour with Steam Whistle co-founder Greg Taylor and Brewing Team Lead Erica McOustra and learn what it takes to craft Canada’s all-natural Pilsner. Wine & Spirit Festival WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Sugar Beach (SGB), Dockside Drive CONTACT: www.wineandspiritfestival.ca COST: $25 online; $35 at gate Three-day event showcasing the talents of renowned wine, beer, cider and spirit producers along with chefs and culinary personalities.

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The oft-maligned Union Pearson (UP) Express celebrated some good news this week. The city’s only direct rapid-transit link between Union Station and Toronto Pearson Airport celebrated its first full year of operation on Monday. The service first came on-line before the start of the Toronto Pan Am Games, but was quickly excoriated by the public and elected officials alike for its high cost of use. With moribund ridership attributed to the high cost of fares, Metrolinx did an about-face earlier this year and slashed prices significantly. Since then, the agency reports ridership has quadrupled. Rahul Gupta is Metroland Media Toronto’s transportation and infrastructure reporter. His column runs every Thursday. Reach him on Twitter: @TOinTRANSIT

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