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Standing together the only way to combat hatred, says Councillor Wong-Tam JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com This weekend’s deadly mass shooting in Orlando may have some feeling hyper-vigilant, but Councillor Kristyn WongTam said fear is precisely the wrong response. The assault, which saw 29-year-old Omar Mateen murder 49 people and wound dozens more at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Florida, should

not keep members of the LGBTQ community and their allies from standing together at Pride, the councillor said. If anything, she said it should prompt greater participation. “The only way we’re going to combat homophobia and hatred and violence is through strength in numbers,” she said. “It’s important for us to come out to the Pride Parade in the greatest numbers pos-

sible to show our support.” Wong-Tam, who is openly gay, said she was shocked and devastated upon hearing of the mass shooting. She noted many in the LGBTQ community have faced violence at home, school or work because of their sexuality. “Certainly, a mass shooting is a very public display of the kinds of violent and murderous acts many in the

community are fearful of,” she said. While some may have safety concerns, the shooting could in fact mobilize many who have taken the rights and freedoms they have for granted, Wong-Tam noted. “It could motivate people who have been complacent about Pride or who think ‘we don’t need Pride anymore (because of strides made in ensuring equal rights for the

LGBTQ community.),’” she said. The Ward 27 councillor (Toronto Centre-Rosedale) acknowledged that it would be “ignorant” not to take a hard look at security downtown throughout Pride Toronto. Indeed, Pride Toronto is working with Toronto police and the RCMP to revisit security plans in a bid to find a way to ensure everyone is safe throughout the month.

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nderwater adventure awaits in Tobermory, Ontario. Strap on snorkeling or SCUBA gear and dive in Lake Huron to explore the 22 shipwrecks at Fathom Five National Marine Park. Glass-bottom boat tours offer more views of the famous shallow shipwrecks (pictured above) that decorate the crystal-clear water surrounding the Northern Bruce Peninsula. Divers and snorkelers can also explore underwater caves and waterfalls, prehistoric corral remains and more. Adventures await on land as well. Hike easy and expert trails at Bruce Peninsula National Park, and marvel at jagged dolomite cliffs and thousand-year-old trees, on route to the park’s famous grotto. The park’s trail system is part of the Bruce Trail, Canada’s longest marked footpath, stretching from Queenston, Niagaraon-the-Lake. At Little Cove Adventures, try mastering obstacles in both the high and low ropes courses. After exploring Tobermory, board the MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry to Manitoulin Island. The world’s largest freshwater lake island, it has more than 100 of its own lakes, some with their own islands. Don’t leave without trying Manitoulin Island’s signature hawberries. Approximate drive distance from Toronto: 590-km round trip. Approximate drive time: 6 hours and 50 minutes. Approximate gas cost: $40.09 round trip. Tobermory Municipal Airport is not equipped for large commercial flights.

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ld-world and natural charm abound in Québec City. At Montmorency Falls Park, 84-metre-high waterfalls crash into the St. Lawrence from the Montmorency River. Enjoy the view while crossing over the falls on a suspension bridge, gondola or zipline, take the stairs that climb the cliff beside the falls, or try a via ferrata circuit and harness up to walk along a steel cable above the crashing water. Head to Historic Old Québec – a UNESCO World Heritage Treasure. Old Québec’s 4.5 kilometres of gated walls make it the only fortified North American city north of Mexico. The area boasts 37 National Historic Sites, including the iconic Château Frontenac (pictured above). Explore the centuries-old community with guided walking, cycling, bus, boat or horsedrawn carriage tours, or board a helicopter or hot air balloon to see it from above. Stop by Aquarium du Québec and take in stunning views of the St. Lawrence River while visiting seals, polar bears and thousands of other marine wildlife species. Before leaving La Belle Province, take the bridge to Île d’Orléans to see the island’s villages and taste its signature strawberries. Approximate drive distance from Toronto: 1,613-km round trip. Approximate drive time: 7 hours and 28 minutes each way. Approximate gas cost: $108.53 round trip. Toronto Pearson International Airport to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport Approximate cost: $454.50 round trip. Average flight time: 1 hour 40 minutes each way.

eggy’s Point Lighthouse rising from the rocky shore of St. Margaret’s Bay is arguably the most iconic scene in Atlantic Canada. After photographing the famous beacon and exploring the rocks, head to neighbouring The Sou’Wester Restaurant and Gift Shop and enjoy a bowl of worldfamous seafood chowder. Get a different view of Peggy’s Point Lighthouse (pictured above) by hopping aboard Peggy’s Cove Boat Tours. Along with the landmark, passengers can see whales, seals, puffins and more during tours. Onboard, a live underwater video camera adds a unique glimpse of the ocean. Deep sea fishing tours are also offered. Take in the scenery and uncover centuries of St. Margaret’s Bay history by visiting the 13 interpretive sites along the Coastal Heritage Trail, “a museum without walls.” Hike the thousand-acre Peggy’s Cove Preservation Area, peppered with huge boulders left behind by the last ice age. A trip to Nova Scotia is hardly complete without a donair, a sweet and savoury sandwich sacred in the province where it was created in the 1970s. Approximate drive distance from Toronto: 3,660-km round-trip. Approximate drive time: 16 hours and 25 minutes each way. Average gas cost: $245.64 round trip. Toronto Pearson International Airport to Halifax, Nova Scotia: Average cost: Approximately $585 round trip. Average non-stop flight time: 2 hours 5 minutes. (Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Peggy’s Cove is an approximately 72-km, one-hour drive.)

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ust east of Moncton, lie the picturesque communities of Shediac and Pointe-duChêne. A popular vacation destination for eastern Canadians, the Acadian area boasts Canada’s warmest ocean waters. Enjoy a day by the water at Parlee Beach before hitting the main drag for dinner. Coined “The Lobster Capital of the World,” it offers the succulent seafood prepared every way imaginable – even piled atop poutine. After dinner, head to the nostalgic Neptune Drive-In to catch a flick under the stars. Make sure to snap a photo with “The World’s Largest Lobster,” a giant sculpture (pictured above) that’s been welcoming tourists to the area since 1990. On Sunday, check out the bustling Shediac Park Market at Pascal Poirier Park. The largest weekly outdoor summer market in Atlantic Canada, it features local food, desserts, wines, art and much more, as well as live entertainment. Cap off your stay by sailing the sea with Shediac Bay Cruises. Approximate drive distance from Toronto: 3,100-km round-trip. Approximate drive time: 13 hours and 45 minutes each way. Average gas cost: $210.73 round trip. Toronto Pearson International Airport to Moncton, New Brunswick: Average cost: approximately $530 round trip. Average non-stop flight time: 2 hours 8 minutes. (Greater Moncton International Airport to Shediac is an approximately 19-km, 15-minute drive.) • Flight price averages are based on prices available June 6 from Google Flights for Air Canada and West Jet adult fares departing Saturday, July 16 and returning Sunday, July 24. Prices do not include applicable taxes and fees. • Gas prices calculated June 6 and 7 using the GasBuddy. com Trip Cost Calculator, based on a basic 2014 mid-size car using regular fuel.

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Standing up to hate with pride and love

he city is on edge. Sunday’s mass murder at gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando, Florida, has put Toronto on high alert. That’s evident by Monday’s quick response by Toronto police to reports of a masked man walking around the University of Toronto’s St. George campus that the safety of the city and its citizens is of paramount importance. Dozens of Emergency Task Force officers descended on the campus, cordoning off roads searching each building, weapons drawn, in hopes of preventing a tragedy. Was there proof something as heinous as what happened in Orlando could our view happen here, in broad daylight? No. But the potential threat and that was enough. Toronto stands existed The attack that killed 49 in solidarity people out enjoying a night of dancing and drinks at the gay with all club reminds us – once again – that hate hangs over us and lives can be tragically altered, and ended, in an instant. While Toronto police came up empty in their search for the ‘suspicious person’, reporting such suspicious activity to the authorities is something each and every one of us can do to ensure the safety of ourselves and our fellow Torontonians. We don’t want to live in fear, but we need to be vigilant to continue to live in peace. As Toronto continues celebrating its first-ever Pride Month, Pride Toronto executive director Mathieu Chantelois noted the need for safety and solidarity in the wake of Sunday’s shootings. “Pride has always been about creating a safe place where everyone can come together and be themselves,” he said. “Now, we are so painfully aware of the importance of standing up to hate with love and celebrating the beauty, diversity and strength of our community.” The upcoming Pride parade on July 3 will be dedicated to the memory of the Pulse victims. The parade, which kicks off at Church and Bloor streets at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3, will begin with a moment of silence, followed by a reading of the names of the 49 people killed and 53 wounded in the deadly attack. Pride is working with Toronto police and the RCMP on an upgraded security plan to ensure the public remains safe throughout Pride Month. The city is on edge, but it’s full of pride; for its citizens, its acceptance and its sense of freedom.

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Need to go further in eradicating homophobia It was to be a nice little holiday in California: joining my wife at the end of a west-coast business junket to stay with dear old friends in Burbank, meet some of her Los Angeles-area family that hadn’t made it up for the wedding, enjoy some sun-drenched Southern California chill after not having seen each other for a couple of weeks. A good holiday: the kind that celebrates loving relationships – reaffirming old ties, cementing new ones, along the mad freeway system that seems to be the spine of Los Angeles County. On Sunday, early, we watched a bigger spine crack. In Orlando, Florida, more than 100 people were gunned down in a gay nightclub on Saturday night by Omar Mateen in what first seemed an act of terrible hate but now it seems was an act of deliberate terror. And just down the

david nickle the city highway from us, in Santa Monica, police arrested an Indiana man with a truck full of guns and the stated intention of using them at Los Angeles’ Gay Pride parade. At this point, no word whether the planned attack was one of terror or hate. Details. The suspect, who’d driven in from Indiana, meant to do harm to gay and lesbian and transsexual people. Armed like that, he likely meant to kill them. That was very close – I’ll be honest, close enough that it rattled us. But we didn’t have to be here in Burbank to feel that way. It’s close all around. When we get back to Toronto later this week, that same threat – the low, cretinous bigotry that casts itself against the light of

unsanctified love (forgive me, today, that florid metaphor) – will be pervasive. We’re in a city where a sizeable portion of the city has objected strongly enough to a curriculum promoting understanding of gay and lesbian sex that they would consider withdrawing their children from classes. Just a few years ago, we elected a mayor whose homophobia prevented him from attending Pride events and inspired him to fight when the Rainbow Flag flew over City Hall during the Sochi Olympics. We’re getting better in some ways. At the top levels, we’re no longer burdened with hateful leadership: the new Mayor John Tory, the new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau don’t pander to that vile id. Kathleen Wynne has spent a career, in part, defending against it. We’re a good place. But really, so is the United States. Same-sex

marriage is lawful. There is nothing wrong and very much right with a boy meeting a boy at the Pulse nightclub and exchanging a deep and hopeful kiss. It ought not bring a death sentence. U.S. President Barack Obama laid it out very clearly. The shootings at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando were an act of hate. They were an act of terror. Homophobia, that bromide that has kept many scowling bigots in dinner-table conversation for decades, has inspired the worst mass-shooting in American history. It is something that can no longer be tolerated, even in those quiet and awful conversations. If we are to take Daesh seriously, we must also take homophobes seriously. Omar Mateen has shown us.

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HTO Park, 339 Queens Quay W. CONTACT: /www.waterfrontbia.com COST: Free The Waterfront Artisan Market is a curated mix of 50 top artisans, crafters, chefs and bakers. National Aboriginal Day WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: boyu.wang@batashoemuseum.ca COST: $5 to $14 Join the museum in the new exhibition “Art and Innovation: Traditional Arctic Footwear. Make a special craft to take home. Hands-on demonstrations and crafts daily. Shakespeare’s Birthday Party WHEN: 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Trinity St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor

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Honest Ed’s development proposal ‘still too big and too dense’ JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com A revamped development plan for the site housing the soon-to-be-demolished Honest Ed’s is a vast improvement over the original, but there’s still a ways to go before it meets the demands of the public and local councillors. Those were the key takeaways from a public meeting on the proposal at the Bickford Centre Monday. The updated plan ticked a number of boxes on the wish lists brought forward by the City of Toronto, councillors Joe Cressy and Mike Layton, and residents and businesses, including reduced height, widened sidewalks, heritage preservation, the provision of park space and an open-air Honest Ed’s alley. There appeared to be general agreement among the 200 people in attendance at the crowded meeting, however, that developer Westbank need

to continue to work with the public to find the right mix. “There have been a number of significant changes based on the feedback (the public has) given and we’ve given,” said Cressy. “Important additions like the introduction of park space. Is it big enough? That’s up for discussion, but that’s there.” That park space – proposed to be roughly 900 square metres – would certainly provide a boon to the area, as would the opened-up Honest Ed’s laneway and the fact it would provide more rental units at a time when most new tower developments in Toronto are condos. Cressy noted those are some of the perks to the application. “Is (the proposal) still too big and too dense? Yes, it is,” he said. “But is it still rental? It is. Are there still incubator spaces around small business? There are. Is there still a focus to have a mixed use neighbourhood that has a lot of family-sized units? Yes.”

“It’s an area the city intends to grow, but that growth has to be suited to the (neighbourhood) context,” said City of Toronto planner Graig Uens, adding the presence of lowdensity residential neighbourhoods around Mirvish Village adds to the importance of striking the proper balance on the site in question.

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A model of the proposed development at the former Honest Ed’s site was on display Monday at the Bickford Centre.

The new development calls for a series of towers ranging from six to 29 storeys on the block bounded by Bathurst Street, Bloor Street, Markham Street and Lennox Street. Given that the parcel of land either includes or sits adjacent to four residents’ associations, three BIAs and

two city wards, Cressy noted a need to get things right. The city is devising an Official Plan for the “Four Corners,” the area around Bloor and Bathurst, to help steer development in the neighbourhood as more development applications start coming in.

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It’s an area the city intends to grow, but that growth has to be suited to the context. – Graig Uens, city planner

In total, the proposed development would feature 928 residential units, a noticeable drop from Westlake’s original proposal that called for taller, denser towers. Shawn Lapointe of Henriquez Partners Architects, speaking on behalf of Westlake, pointed to reduced massing throughout the development, height

reductions, improved heritage protections, and the on-site parkland as improvements both the public and city asked for. Sidewalks will also be widened from two to six metres in places to improve the pedestrian experience, while micro retail and retail incubation will offer opportunities to small businesses. George Dark of Urban Strategies, also speaking on behalf of Westlake, said the developers have had “almost every kind of consultation in my experience that we can have” with the public and the city. Despite that, the developers and the city remain hopeful further discussions will lead to a solution that works for everyone. “We’re not done yet,” Dark said. “It’s an ongoing process.” For more info on the proposal and the development process, visit www.toronto. ca/planning/mirvishvillage

Huge three-pointer from Nash, visiting three Toronto charities JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com For years, basketball star Steve Nash led his teams to glory in the NBA. Now, he’s leading in a new way, helping everyday people with education, healthcare and other much-needed supports. The two-time NBA MVP and the greatest Canadian hoopster of all time joined Tangerine Bank president and CEO Peter Aceto and Tangerine employees at ACCES Employment near College and Bathurst streets as part of a day-long tour lending a helping hand at three Toronto charities. The selection in

tour was part of Tangerine’s #BrightWayForward campaign, which helps empower Canadians in a variety of ways. “For me, it’s just awesome to be part of an organization that’s making positive changes and doing great things in the community,” said Nash, who serves as a BrightWayForward ambassador in addition to his own charity work through the Steve Nash Foundation. “We’re visiting three organizations, surprising them with Tangerine staff volunteering to help out and making a donation.”

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The 18-year NBA veteran has remained active in the sports world since his retirement, taking on a role as a player development consultant with the Golden State Warriors and working with Team Canada. His charitable efforts have also helped him make the transition into retirement from his playing career. “It’s always difficult to replace something that big and that plays that specific a role in your life,” he said, noting that events such as Friday’s charity tour offer their own rewards. In addition to visiting ACCES Employment,

Steve Nash and Tangerine president and CEO Peter Aceto participate in a speed mentoring program at ACCES Employment centre Friday to highlight the importance of community volunteerism. Dan Pearce/Metroland

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Pride Parade kicks off July 3 afternoon at Church and Bloor >>>from page 1 beautiful family members in our hearts, as we continue to fight violence and discrimination against our community.” The parade, which will kick off at Church and Bloor streets at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, will begin with a moment of silence, followed by a reading of the names of the 49 people killed and 53 wounded in Mateen’s deadly attack. In the meantime, Pride is working with Toronto Police and the RCMP on an upgraded security plan to ensure the public remains safe throughout Pride Month. Pride has been wary of adding a uniformed presence to the festivities given that many in the LGBTQ community have had strained relationships with the police and have felt marginalized by law enforcement. Despite any such concerns,

Pride Toronto executive director Mathieu Chantelois noted the need for safety and solidarity in the face of hatred following Sunday’s shootings.

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“Pride has always been about creating a safe place where everyone can come together and be themselves,” he said. “Now, we are so painfully aware of the importance of standing up to hate with love and celebrating the beauty, diversity and strength of our community.”

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Openly gay Toronto MP Rob Oliphant speaks at vigil for Orlando victims fannie sunshine fsunshine@insidetoronto.com Rob Oliphant always expected an attack on the gay community, like the massacre in Orlando, Florida, early Sunday, June 12, which saw 49 people gunned down in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, was a real possibility. The openly gay Don Valley West MP was woken Sunday by his partner, Marco Fiola, who told him of the early morning shooting at gay nightclub Pulse. “He said, ‘there’s been a shooting in Orlando and 20 people are dead’,” Oliphant recalled of early reports. “He paused and then said, ‘it was at a gay bar.’” Omar Mateen, a U.S. citizen of Afghani descent, opened fire on attendees at the nightclub after exchanging gunfire with police.

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Police fatally shot Mateen, after the 29-year-old shot 49 people dead and wounded 53. Oliphant’s first reaction was thinking he always expected something like this to happen, he said. “There is a vulnerability of being a target for a crazy person,” he said. “I’ve always had this in the back of my mind as a possibility.”

His thoughts then went to the families of those killed, and once he found out the gunman was Muslim, he instantly had concern for the large Muslim population in his riding, tweeting Sunday ‘Needs to be shared: I am an openly gay MP elected by the largest Muslim community in Canada’, which has been retweeted more than 3,000 times. “People assume all Muslims are homophobic,” Oliphant said. “As a gay Liberal United Church minister, I had their support right from the beginning. The Muslim community rallied around me. There was difficulty with some people in the community, but I had difficulty with Christians and people of other faiths.” Though he hasn’t experienced physical violence, Oliphant said he “often” feels fearful for his safety. “I’ll walk down the street

and I know people are talking about me,” he said, adding he’s been verbally bullied over the years. “I don’t like being alone. I feel like there’s something in my blind spot.” Oliphant, who spoke before hundreds at the vigil for the Orlando victims in Toronto Sunday night at Barbara Hall Park on Church Street, said although it was a sombre gathering, there was also great solidarity among attendees. “It was a moment where the community could gather in an open place and be ourselves and not be afraid,” he said. And while he’s not naive about security issues in Canada, particularly when it comes to the LGBTQ2S community and the upcoming Pride Parade Sunday, July 3, he believes “we cannot let terrorists have the final word.” “That would be giving them a victory they don’t deserve,” Oliphant said.

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Caplansky’s deli on College Street reopens Caplansky’s on College Street is back in business, ending a scare that saw the downtown deli shut down following a fight between the owner and the landlord. Late Monday, June 6, the restaurant owner, Zane Caplansky, received a call that the alarms at the deli had been triggered. When he went to the site, at 356 College St., he found a locksmith and a bailiff who informed him his lease had been terminated. A notice said the lease was ended

“for failing to effect repairs not authorized by the landlord.” Caplansky took the matter to court Friday, June 10, filing an injunction to have the deli reopened.

While the restaurant was shut down, Caplansky parked his food truck outside the store so he could continue to serve customers in the area. Caplansky’s locations in Yorkville and at Pearson International  insidetoronto.com Airport remained open Food truck service for business as usual. The judge ruled that the lease Caplansky’s on College will offiwas valid and that Caplansky could cially reopen at 9 a.m. on Saturday, reopen the eatery. June 11. Be a part of the discussion. Visit this story on our website and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Community celebration to launch 514 Cherry Streetcar A community celebration is taking place Saturday, June 18 to launch the 514 Cherry Streetcar. The event will include music, vintage streetcars, and free streetcar rides. It will get underway at 10 a.m. at the Distillery Loop, near the intersection of Mill and Cherry streets. This new route is part of the TTC’s plan to address population growth and improve service to emerging

neighbourhoods in the southern portion of downtown. The Cherry route will improve capacity along the busiest section of King Street and provide new streetcar service on Dufferin Street in Liberty Village and to the West Don Lands. It is the first one. The other new routes include the 121 Fort YorkEsplanade and the 728 Pape. Visit www.ttc.ca for details.

Public Notice 2016 Final Property Tax Bills The City of Toronto has now mailed the final property tax bills for 2016. Property owners are responsible for paying property taxes by the due dates listed below.The final bill is the second of two tax bills mailed this year.The interim tax bill was mailed in January. If you have not received your property tax bill, please contact us to obtain a copy.

2016 Payment Due Dates • For the regular instalment plan: July 4, 2016; August 2, 2016; September 1, 2016. • For Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Programs: (tax accounts enrolled by June 1, 2016) – 2-Instalment Plan: July 4 2016. – 6-Instalment Plan: July 4,2016; August 2, 2016; September 1, 2016. – 11-Instalment Plan: July 15, 2016; August 15, 2016; September 15, 2016; October 17, 2016; November 15, 2016; December 15, 2016.

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They may have the same condition, but not the same access to treatment. Fortunately, there’s hope. Every year, The Herbie Fund enables approximately 30 children from around the world to receive life-saving medical care at SickKids. Show your support and join us for the Herbie Day Community Picnic on Friday, June 17th at 11:30 am, on the front lawn of The Hospital For Sick Children, or donate today at herbiefund.com

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Marnie’s Room a sanctuary at SickKids JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is well-known for its top-notch pediatric care, but another key part of its role is ensuring patients and their families have a place to take their minds off their medical conditions. To that end, the hospital recently opened Marnie’s Studio, a cheerful arts-based room where young SickKids patients can paint, draw, make use of a multi-media hub, dance on a stage or relax in a multi-sensory room with soothing sounds and lights. The studio space had previously been used as a theatre space for a play that is no longer staged at SickKids, with a recent $2-million renovation making it far more welcoming and functional. “Marnie’s Studio provides patients with an opportunity to get away from their bedside clinical environments

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It helps to relax and distract me, and it’s great when I have a bunch of appointments on the same day and have some extra time between them. – Stephanie Clayton, 14

The room was designed after a great deal of consultation with patients and families as SickKids looked to find the best use for the space. The multi-sensory room adjacent to the art studio is a particular highlight, with

dim lighting, tactile and sonic activities, comfortable seating and calming sounds. “It creates a full sensory experience and creates stimulation that can help to increase concentration, but at the same time it helps to reduce stress and anxiety,” Tootoonchinia said. SickKids patient Stephanie Clayton, 14, who was born with an omphalocele – an organ growing outside of her body – no longer stays at the hospital, but said the room is her favourite part of visiting SickKids for check-ups. “It helps to relax and distract me, and it’s great when I have a bunch of appointments on the same day and have some extra time between them,” she said. The multi-media room, meanwhile, gives patients a chance to record videos or songs, and allows for story time and specialized shows to be broadcast over SickKids’ CCTV network.

Stephanie Clayton, 14, experiences the multi-sensory room last Friday at the Hospital for Sick Children.

“It’s a way for kids to learn a new skill, along with the things they can learn through art workshops here,” Tootoonchinia said. The creation and renovation of Marnie’s Studio was funded by a variety of community supporters, including the Reznick and Kimelman families, Simple Plan Foundation, Dancers for Cancer and others.

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All-star gala for SickKids Friday JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com The NHL season may be over, but hockey fans can still get up close and personal with some of the sport’s stars while raising funds for a good cause. The second annual All-Star Gala for SickKids will bring a number of NHL players – among other athletes and celebrities – together for a night of fun, food, games, auctions and an open bar. C o n c e i v e d by e v e n t marketing and production company West of Contra, the

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Downtown Yonge BIA brings the sound of music to Toronto Play the Parks summer concert series is free T h e D ow n t ow n Yo n g e Business Improvement Area (DYBIA) free Play the Parks summer concert series is back. For its fourth season, the DYBIA is partnering with Massey Hall to offer a line up of musicians that reflect Toronto’s diverse music scene. It will have a wide range of genres for all to enjoy, including performances by Os Tropies, Asiko Afrobeat Ensemble, The Soul Motivators, Pocket Concerts, Cairo, and more. “We are proud to continue providing opportunities for emerging artists to present their craft and for music lovers to enjoy a wide sample of what Toronto’s growing music scene has to offer,” DYBIA executive director Mark Garner said in a press release. This year’s free music

series kicks off Wednesday, June 22 at 5 p.m. in Trinity Square Park with the Massey Hall Band, a 15-piece alternative big band devoted to reinventing, reinterpreting and re-energizing the great music connected to their namesake. Play the Parks can be found at four venues throughout the Downtown Yonge area: Trinity Square Park, on the west side of CF Toronto Eaton Centre, the courtyard behind College Park at College and Yonge, Mackenzie House museum, at Dundas and Bond, and McGill Granby Parkette, at Yonge and Gerrard. “Massey Hall is thrilled to partner with the Downtown Yonge BIA to explore the personalities of Toronto’s downtown parks this summer, and bring the unique characteristics of these spaces to life with music,” Rodrigo Fritz, pro-

gramming manager at Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall said in a press release. “Trinity Square will be a gathering place for danceable rhythms from across the Americas; McGill Granby Parkette will celebrate the spirit of summer and the global communities who ignite Toronto’s streets; College Park will be animated at lunchtime with funk, jazz and soul; and Mackenzie House will showcase classical-rooted music that reflects the way the genre and our Music City has evolved since the days of our first mayor, William Lyon Mackenzie.” After the June 22 launch, 28 more performances will take place in June, July, August and September, with show times happening during the lunch hour, after work and on weekends.

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ribbons of light, reflects the Gardiner Expressway. Taken from low shutter speed photos of the expressway, it faces the busy road and is fully visible to motorists there. Drift sees glazed portions of towers in the development fluctuate in colour throughout the night, adding to the sense of cohesion within the neighbourhood. The three projects were unveiled at a launch at 75 Queen’s Wharf Rd. on Thursday, June 9.

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