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Hoskins officially joins Liberal leadership race LISA QUEEN lqueen@insidetoronto.com In announcing his bid for the leadership of the Ontario Liberal party, St. Paul’s MPP Eric Hoskins positioned himself as a relative newcomer to politics with a wide range of valuable experience outside government. “I’m not a veteran, I’m not a newcomer, I’m somewhere in between,”

Hoskins told reporters moments after announcing his candidacy Tuesday at the Centre for Social Innovation on Bathurst Street south of Bloor Street West. Hoskins’ statement came a day after former Parkdale-High Park MPP Gerard Kennedy described himself as an outsider unburdened by unpopular policies of today’s Liberal government because he has

been away from Queen’s Park for six years. As Hoskins sat with his arm draped over the shoulders of his seven-year-old son Rhys, his wife, Samantha Nutt, introduced her husband as a humanitarian, the co-founder and former president of War Child Canada dedicated to helping children in war-torn areas >>>Hoskins, page 6

Historic postal station was ‘sold like a piece of meat’: MPP Colle JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com A group of concerned residents gathered at North Toronto’s Postal Station K last Friday, after hearing the historic building had been sold. Local residents and politicians have been irate since they first heard the station was put up for sale this

summer. With news coming the site had been sold, Eglinton-Lawrence MPP Mike Colle, St. Paul’s councillor Josh Matlow and a group of residents dropped by the station to once again express their displeasure. “It was just sold like a piece of meat,” Colle said. “The community is extremely appalled and upset that >>>LOCALS, page 11

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108th downtown Santa Claus Parade Sunday FANNIE SUNSHINE fsunshine@insidetoronto.com

donation kids can become one of Santa’s Special Helpers and will have their names written on a float. Organizers have also revived Eaton’s Santa Claus Parade colouring book from 1952, which is available online for download.

hen Pat Mighton’s daughters asked what she wanted for her birthday, the 70-year-old had her answer ready. “I said I wanted to be a celebrity clown in the Santa Claus Parade,” said the New Dundee, Ontario resident. “It was something I heard about last year and I thought, wouldn’t that be fun.” Unbeknownst to Mighton, her daughters Kathy and Wendy contacted parade officials and asked if they could donate the $1,200 needed to be a Celebrity Clown, which is normally reserved for business professionals. “I was quite surprised,” Mighton said when she found out she would be one of several clowns leading the six and a half kilometre route decked out in pink wig, clown make-up and a one-piece costume. “It’s such a fun, neat thing to do. I feel wonderful, I feel like a kid.” Mighton was on hand at Santa’s workshop near Weston Road and Wilson Avenue Friday as details for the 108th Santa Claus Parade were revealed. The parade, to be held this Sunday, will feature more than 23 floats, hundreds of costumed participants and live bands. The parade will get going at Christie Pits on Bloor street, east of Ossington Avenue, at 12:30 p.m. and head east to Avenue Road. It will then turn south before continuing east on

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Wellington Street before ending at St. Lawrence Market at Front and Jarvis streets. The Santa Claus Parade is teaming up with the CFL this year, as the football league is celebrating the 100th Grey Cup Festival Nov. 15 to Nov. 25. A CFL float, complete with a 14-foot replica of the Grey Cup, will make its debut during the

parade. The 100th Grey Cup Festival is a 10-day, 11-night festival encompassing over 50 events ranging from traditional team parties, galas and player awards

to a football film festival and family fun zone at various venues, including Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Yonge Dundas Square. Also new this year, for a $100

And four kids aged eight to 10 will have a chance to win a spot on Mrs. Claus’ float by random draw by entering online. The broadcast will include greetings from entertainers Taylor Swift, Adam Lambert, Demi Lovato, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lana Parrilla, Cody Simpson, Dr. Oz and Erica Durance. Santa’s float will be equipped with a Santa Cam to capture the crowd as parade-goers watch Santa make his way through the streets. Snapshots will be posted on the Santa Claus Parade website and available for print about three days after the parade. Canadian Tire launched its Red Nose Drive Friday at 30 stores across the GTA in support of its Jumpstart program, a national charitable program helping financially disadvantaged kids participate in organized sport and recreation. Half the proceeds from the $2 noses will go to Jumpstart and the other half to the Santa Claus Parade. For contests or information, visit www.thesantaclausparade. com

Arrest made for protesting removal of Jarvis St. bike lanes RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com Police have arrested a protester blocking the removal of the Jarvis Street bike lanes late Tuesday morning according to an onlooker who saw the incident take place. Zack Poghier was on Jarvis Street between Queen Street and Shuter around 11 a.m. when he witnessed a man being arrested after refusing to allow a city truck removing the lanes to pass. “The police were trying to get him to move,” recalled Poghier who was in the area for about five minutes before the arrest took place. “He refused and stood his ground, and that’s when they decided to arrest him. “First they took his bike and then they picked him off the street. He didn’t resist.” Toronto Police Const. Tony Vella confirmed the identity of the man

as Tomislav Svoboda, 45, of Toronto, charged with Mischief (interfere with property). Poghier, who tweeted a picture of the arrest said at the time around 20 to 25 protesters were obstructing the scrubbing truck erasing the lane. “The protesters were impeding the movement of the truck,” said Poghier, who said he opposed the removal of the bike lanes though is not a protester. “Police would ask them to move up a couple of metres every few minutes and they would comply. I’d say they’re more delaying it right now than anything else.” The protest, which began Monday afternoon is now in its second day. Jarvis resident Chris Drew said he makes use of the bike lanes every day to get to work. He decided to take part in the protest Monday upon reading a tweet from the Jarvis Taskforce, a local residential group

‘The police were trying to get him to move. He refused and stood his ground, and that’s when they decided to arrest him.’ ~ bystander Zack Poghier urging participation in the action. “I’m not sure if the public knew exactly what we were doing and we didn’t have a lot of time to organize,” said Drew who was on his way to work when he heard about the action.“I didn’t even know I was going to be there to be honest.” No matter the success of the protest, Drew said he will continue to use Jarvis, but he is worried about sharing space with drivers, describ-

ing his experience before the bike lanes as “riding on the Don Valley Parkway.” “You could clearly see how frustrated drivers were,” said Drew. “They would come up right behind you and would almost have to come to a complete stop because they couldn’t safely pass.” Work to remove the lanes between Bloor Street and Queen Street East and restore a reversible centre lane began Monday. The cost of the removal, which was approved by city council in 2011, is expected to be around $300,000. Transit and cycling advocate Cameron MacLeod expressed dismay with the Jarvis bike lane removal, but said protesting was sending the wrong message and would not lead to safer cycling. “Lying in the street honestly just leads those who are not watching closely to conclude that ‘those crazy

cyclists who always cut me off are at it again,’” wrote MacLeod in an email. A member of the transit advocacy group CodeRedTO, MacLeod worried the action could set a bad precedent for the opposition of political decisions deemed unpopular to a segment of the community. “I just imagine residents who want subways (but not higher taxes) simply lying in the street to block LRT construction, or residents handing out plastic shopping bags on street corners,” wrote MacLeod. But Drew said the decision to protest was the final stand against a decision widely opposed by the cycling community. “All options were exhausted,” said Drew. “If you can’t advocate for a bike lane on Jarvis I’m not sure where you find another location, and no one’s providing a specific answer.” - with files from David Nickle

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coalition of municipal and business groups working to put the pressure on the federal government to come up with a national funding plan to deal with growing transit and infrastructure needs has made it clear that cities such as Toronto can’t wait much longer. The Municipal Infrastructure Forum was created by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) just more than a year ago and is made up of representatives of municipal governments, business, chambers of commerce and other groups such as the Insurance Board of Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees. At a press conference in Toronto, speakers such as Toronto Board of Trade CEO Carol Wilding, FCM President Karen Leibovici and Robert Tremblay, from the Insurance Board of Canada, talked about the toll aging infrastructure systems are taking on the city. “Our overstretched networks are becoming a major barrier to our growing economy,” Wilding said. “Toronto’s problems of gridlock and poor transit connectivity are our view among the worst of any major urban centre in the world.” Time to show Tremblay also offered a warning about how Toronto would leadership is fare if it had been hit by a storm similar to what New York City now had to deal with when super storm Sandy recently hit. He said Toronto’s water and sewer systems are “underdesigned” and not built to withstand instances of extreme weather, which seem to be becoming more common. “That’s what the real challenge is, making sure our infrastructure can withstand the new climatic realities,” Tremblay said. Missing from this equation, however, is clear direction from the federal government. What’s needed is guaranteed, long-term funding that recognizes the importance of these needs. These are investments in our future the federal government must take the lead on. Provincial and municipal governments also have a huge role to play, but the leadership must start with Prime Minister Stephen Harper. To that end, Toronto residents should be asking their MPs of all political stripes, but especially those who are members of the Conservative government, where they stand and what they are going to do. A sewer and water system that can’t deal with major storms puts the safety of residents at risk. Congested roads and a public transit system that’s decades out of date puts our jobs and economic future at risk. Toronto’s MPs must address these issues and start showing some political leadership.

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During Remembrance Day 2012 we wore a red poppy in thanks and remembrance. But fighting for our rights and freedom began in 1812, when Canadian volunteers and British soldiers joined forces to fight an invading army. After the battle of Lundy’s Lane, locals noticed that red geraniums were growing over the battlefield. When the War of 1812 ended, the citizens started to wear red geraniums to honour those who fought for their rights and freedom and to remember the ones who gave their lives. As time went on, the tradition of wearing a red geranium passed out of existence. The Bicentennial of the War of 1812 is currently being commemorated. In addition to wearing a red poppy, let us bring back the tradition of wearing a red geranium to honour those who fought for our rights and freedom 200 years ago. Lest We Forget. Always in remembrance, Robert Heath

Symbolic Jarvis bike lane war continues It’s been a traumatic week for cyclists downtown. The City of Toronto’s transportation department kicked off the week attempting to remove bike lanes on Jarvis Street. Cycling community members responded by doing their best to stop that work. The fight over the Jarvis bike lanes continues, an ugly echo of a very ugly election campaign in which the lanes themselves became a symbol of the very symbolic war on the car. For those on the ‘car’ side of that war, their removal is a victory – the knocking down of the Berlin Bike Lane, as it were. Of course, in addition to its properties as a symbolic battlefield, the Jarvis Street bike lanes also had a practical application: they were a piece of a larger infrastructure that makes it safer for cyclists to travel north and

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south to the east of Yonge Street. And to that end, the proponents of removing the lanes offered up a placating alternative. Just a few blocks further to the east, the city would take the bike lanes on Sherbourne Street and turn them into fully separated lanes. The argument there was that full separation from traffic would make an even safer route for cyclists than the Jarvis lanes, which are only lines of paint. I’m not so sure that’s the case. I’ve ridden those lanes as a commuter, and observed them as a pedes-

trian. And it seems to me that the separated lanes are more of a comfort to drivers on Sherbourne than they are to cyclists. The entire run isn’t finished, and the part I’ve ridden is the very northward section – from Wellesley to Bloor streets. The lanes vary between raised sections of curb about the height of the sidewalk, open spots where buses and taxis can pull up to the curb and sections of road blocked off by speedhump-sized raised curbs. The lanes are a little wider than a standard bike lane, making it possible for considerate cyclists to pass one another, with care. It is impossible to get around a car that has pulled onto the bike lane: crossing the curb that a car can mount easily would likely result in a tumble for anyone but an experienced

cyclist. And it’s not just cars. On Friday night, waiting in line to attend a concert at the Phoenix, it was possible to count dozens of concertgoers who were using the bike lane as an extended sidewalk. Any cyclist trying to make his way down Sherbourne would have had to dismount and ride in the single-car lane, get off the bike and walk or risk running into oblivious pedestrians. Again, a painted line would make it easy for a cyclist to quickly and carefully get around curbside obstacles. Under the current administration, separated bike lanes in the downtown core along with expanded recreational trails look to be the future of cycling infrastructure. And that infrastructure works very well to get cyclists off the roads now dedicated to cars.

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It’s Happening Eloise The Elf WHEN: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Palmerston Library Theatre, 560 Palmerston Ave. CONTACT: Tricia Myles, 416809-5437, www.kidsafeproductions.com COST: $5 or Pay What You Can Come to the North Pole and join Eloise the Elf and her co-worker Esther the Elf as they travel together on an exciting adventure filled with music, mishaps and misunderstandings. Santa has to fly to Toronto for the big parade, but the reindeer refuse to fly. Eloise and Esther have to rush against time to collect the magical “friendship dust” needed to help Santa’s reindeer fly. Free hot cocoa after the show. Proceeds going to KidSafe Production’s Bullying Prevention Programming. Cycling in cold weather workshop WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Lillian H. Smith Library, 239 College St. CONTACT: Stanley Teo, 647-404-8857 COST: Free Register in advance at the second floor reference desk at the library, by phone to Stanley Teo at 647-404-8857 or email at cycling@culturelink.ca. Live translation in Mandarin is also available. Cavalcade of Lights WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W. CONTACT: 416-392-CITY (2489), www. toronto.ca/cavalcade COST: Free Seasonal lights, fireworks, musical performance and a “Sno Ball” dance party.

n Wednesday, Nov. 21

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top the CP bridge at 10 Scrivener Sq. Entertainment and activities along Yonge Street from Woodlawn Avenue to Crescent Road including: $5 food and drinks, live band, horse and wagon rides, petting zoo, face painting, photos with Santa, carousel rides, merchant promotions and activities, strolling performers and more.

Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St. W. CONTACT: Linda Nishida, www.vanaqua.org/ chowder-chowdown COST: $45+HST for adults; $40+HST for students Join the fight for sustainable seafood as 12 of Toronto’s top chefs go head-tohead for the title of 2012 Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown Champion. Public can taste chowders and vote.

The Northern Red Knights senior boys football club has a date with Mayor Rob Ford and his Don Bosco Eagles football team from Etobicoke in a Metro Bowl quarter-final match today (Thursday, Nov. 15), 2 p.m. at Birchmount Stadium in Scarborough. The winner of this game advances to the Metro Bowl final-four which also includes champs from York Region, Durham Region and the private schools loop. The Metro Bowl playdowns culminate in the Metro Bowl championship game at the Rogers Centre on Nov. 27, 8 p.m. Both Toronto schools earned a berth in the annual Metro Bowl playdowns by winning their respective board-wide titles. Northern won the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) championship last Friday 10-2 over longtime rival Central Tech. Don Bosco won the Toronto Catholic District School Board ( TCDSB) championship last Thursday 26-14 over North York’s Senator O’Connor. Northern was the playoff champ last year, city finalists in 2009 and champs in 2008. Northern’s junior team, meanwhile, is in today’s TDSB cham-

High Strings – Deep Voice WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Andrew’s Church, 73 Simcoe St. CONTACT: helenkampfmuller@rogers.com COST: $20 for adults and $10 for students An eclectic program of classical and contemporary music to Toronto.

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Green wrapping workshop WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Central Eglinton Community Centre, 160 Eglinton Ave. E. CONTACT: Nancy Lyon, 416-392-0511 COST: $30 Learn how to re-purpose things you have collected over time and you never thought you could use.

n Thursday, Nov. 29

Syria: Visions for Tomorrow WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park CONTACT: http://visionsforsyria.com/, syria.visions@gmail.com COST: Free Panel discussion with experts on Syria to talk about the future of the country and how we can play a role in shaping it. Guests are also invited to view a pretalk exhibit by Syrian-Canadian artist Nermin Moufti.

Winterfest on Toronto’s Waterfront WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. WHERE: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. CONTACT: www.harbourfrontcentre. com/skateculture COST: Free Winterfest runs weekends only until Dec. 16 and features concerts, film screenings, a scavenger hunt, activities, storytelling and skating.

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Rosedale lights festival WHEN: 2 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Summerhill LCBO, 10 Scrivener Sq. CONTACT: info@ rosedalemainstreet.ca COST: Free Lighting of the 50 foot blue tree on

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n Saturday, Nov. 17

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Eric Hoskins speaks to a crowd of supporters Tuesday morning at his leadership campaign launch. He was joined by students, campaign workers, and Tracy MacCharles, MPP for Pickering Scarborough East, left, who offered her endorsement.

Hoskins will reveal his election platform soon

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>>>from page 1 around the world, a doctor, a public health specialist, a Rhodes scholar and an officer of the Order of Canada. “Eric is not politics as usual and I think that is a good thing,” she said. It’s a theme Hoskins picked up when he came to the podium to cheers from supporters, including Pickering-Scarborough East MPP Tracy MacCharles and 15-year-old high school student Justice Betty, who said they were backing his leadership bid because of his devotion to others and his ability to inspire Ontarians. “I am not, as many have pointed out – some encouragingly, others, uhh, diplomatically – a veteran politician,” Hoskins said. “And although I am not a novice either, it is true that I am relatively new to politics.” But Hoskins, first elected in a byelection in 2009, argued his lack of political experience is more than compensated for by his extensive work in other fields. “Here’s what I am not new to: I am not new to the purpose and responsibilities of good government. “Nor am I new to the task of building communities, strengthening social programs and investing in the education of our children,” said Hoskins, who resigned his seat as minister of chil-

‘As a party, we must do more than move around the storefront if we wish to earn their trust and confidence.’ – Eric Hoskins dren and youth services last Friday to run for the leadership. “I am not new to ensuring that limited budgets work efficiently and effectively. (I am) not new to creating mechanisms of financial accountability, to improving health care, investing in children and our youth and to promoting economic development even, and especially, in uncertain climates and uncertain times. Politics offers one perspective on the work that must be done, but life outside of politics, grounded in diverse experience, offers another.” Hoskins, who served as senior advisor to former federal foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy on issues such as human rights, child soldiers and banning landmines, said he will listen to Ontarians and build consensus as part of the necessary job of renewing the Liberal party. “As a party, we must do more than move around the storefront if we wish to earn their trust and confidence,” he said.

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>>>from page 1 a community of 10,000 people was not listened to.” Residents gathered thousands of signatures calling for more public consultation prior to selling the site, something Colle has argued from the beginning was mandatory when Crown land was being sold off. Following the sale, concerned locals were furious it does not appear there were any conditions of sale for the building. Residents had hoped the building would be protected given it stands on the site of the former Montgomery’s Tavern, a key site in the Upper Canada Rebellion. The building, which was built in 1936 is one of two in Toronto to bear the insignia of short-lived monarch King Edward VIII. “We at least thought they would listen to us enough to request conditions of the developer to save the build-

The Yorkville area is getting set to ring in the season with the advent of its annual Holiday Magic event. The annual celebration sees Yorkville turned into a winter wonderland in time for the holidays, with stores in the area festooning their front windows with festive displays and the Village of Yorkville Park lit up to celebrate the season. Bloor-Yorkville BIA chair Briar de Lange said this year’s celebrations will once again help ring in the season and help bring an added touch of holiday spirit to the BloorYorkville area. “We have many stores that do their windows up to the nines and the gardens around here are done up a lot,” she said. “We’ll have our annual winter tree at Yonge and Bloor and wreaths and hanging baskets throughout the area.” While Bloor-Yorkville is always a popular shopping destination, de Lange believes the nearness of the holidays

ing,” Colle said. “The federal government wouldn’t even force them to put that obligation (in the deal).” Efforts are now underway to have the site designated as a heritage building. That was not possible when the postal station was in the hands of a Crown corporation. Matlow is confident the city will be able to fast-track the heritage application but is less certain a heritage designation would provide the protection required to maintain the site. “The City of Toronto has powers to protect the heritage site, but the designation doesn’t have teeth,” he said. “It needs to be strengthened.” The councillor added stronger protections could have been put in place prior to the sale. “I ultimately have little faith that even a heritage designation will do as much

building’s sale, but noted the community will continue to do everything it can to oppose any development that would threaten the post office. “It’s really a game of chess here,” he said. “( The developer) can clearly use the spectre of the OMB but the OMB is a two-way spectre, and you’ll see the neighbourhood, the city and the province against a plan that doesn’t protect the building.” Staff photo/JUSTIN SKINNER

Claudia Giraldo places a memorial candle outside Postal Station K on Friday after the official announcement the building had been sold to a developer.

to protect (the postal station) as the federal government could have,” he said. Eglinton Park Residents Association chair Tom Cohen had also hoped conditions could have been placed on the

like a second home Resident George Butterwick said the post office and the green space in front of the building was “like a second home” to him in an area where green space is already at a minimum. He hopes something can be done to preserve the building. “I’d hate like hell to see it go,” he said. “It’s a landmark.”

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senate, the bill would impose a minimum $1,000 fine for a first offense with second and third offenses carrying minimum 14- and 30-day prison sentences. While Tories and Liberals supported the bill, NDP MPs all voted against, including Matthew Kellway, the Beaches-East York MP (whose riding covers Malvern CI). He explained his opposition during the first reading of the bill earlier in the year: “It seems that all transgressions under government and private members’ bills coming from the other side seem to end with someone getting incarcerated, as if incarceration is a redeeming and ennobling exercise.” He then referred to a statement he had received from Vandra Masemann, president of Malvern’s alumni association and also chair of the war memorial restoration committee, who also opposed the bill. She wrote, in part: “I ponder on who are going to be the ones that do these things (vandalize war memorials) – young males around 18 to 24. These boys are the same as the Boys of Malvern who died and who are remembered on that monument. We cannot rescue those boys who died, but we can rescue the ones who have done such a foolish

and stupid thing as to vandalize a war memorial. “We need to be much more creative about the kind of consequence that will teach them the awful significance of what they have done. Giving them a criminal record and letting them learn nothing from the experience is of no redemptive significance whatsoever. It is imperative that they understand the nature of the act they have committed, and surely their cellmates will not be able to do this.” Malvern’s Memorial was vandalized last year just before Remembrance Day – and just days after an official re-dedication ceremony to celebrate its restoration. The school, its alumni and the community had joined forces to restore the aging memorial at a cost of more than $50,000 over six years – only to see it vandalized. The $2,000 ransacking was soon cleaned up and improved lighting and security cameras added. Police are still looking for the suspects. “The journey to get to this point was not easy,” said Line Pinard, the school’s principal for the last nine years, crediting parent Arnie Williamson for all of his hard work to get the ball rolling on the restoration project. - with files from Joanna Lavoie

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Applicants can submit their resume at sales@insidetoronto.com No Telephone Calls please. Domestic Help Available

Articles for Sale

A-1 MAID Service. Clean Houses, Condos. Experienced Cleaners. Bonded, Insured, Low Cost. Call 4 1 6 - 7 4 2 - 0 0 8 2 BED, ALL new in plastic, www.a1maids.ca Queen Orthopedic. Mattress, boxspring. Warranty. Cost $1,000, Sell $275. 416-779-0563 Tax/Financial $$$NEED MONEY$$$ Do you have a pension plan from an ex-employer? (LIRA) or (locked in RRSP). Call NOW! 1-416-357-9585

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

Garage Sales

Estate Sale! Sat., Nov. 17th 10am-3pm 195 Soudan Ave.

(Mount Pleasant/ Elginton) Complete contents, 2 bedroom home plus 2010 Grand Caravan view at: www. thegreatestatesale.com

Articles for Sale (Misc.) CEDAR TREES for Privacy Hedging. 2- 8ft tall. Planting & delivery included. Hedge removal. 647-235-5644 HOT TUB/ SPA. 2012. Brand new Warranty, fully loaded. Cost $8900.00 Sell $3900.00. 416-779-0563 HOT TUB (SPA) Covers Best Price, Best Quality. All shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 w w w. t h e c o v e r guy.com/newspaper VERY NICE condition Baby Grand. Bought for $25000. Now we’re moving, only $2790. 416-791-8595. Ask our teacher Robert. Great Christmas gift.

We are currently seeking reliable and motivated individuals who are available to work part-time up to 19 hrs/ week on Thursday, Friday evenings and Saturdays. Responsibilities: • Collect and distribution papers and flyers to homes in Toronto • Some postering of recruitment flyers where needed Qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills • Ability to work independently and collaborate with District Representatives, ensuring proper follow up • Well organized, professional, enthusiastic, self -starter and flexible • Knowledge of the City of Toronto an asset • All applicants must have a valid license and a reliable vehicle • Accepted candidate must hold business insurance on their vehicle • Compensation includes hourly-wage and car allowance Please fax your resume to Donna Umpleby at 416-675-3470 or Email to dumpleby@insidetoronto.com No later than Nov 16, 2012 WE ARE LOOKING FOR CARRIERS in your NEIGHBORHOOD! Do you live in M4N, M4P, M4S, M4T, M4W, M4Y, M4X, M5A and are looking for some part time work? Do you enjoy getting out in your neighborhood? Do you like to meet new people? BECOME A NEWSPAPER CARRIER, delivery twice per week DON’T WAIT, CALL NOW! ROUTES GO FAST! Rick 416-774-2340

Articles Wanted

ANTIQUES

& Collectibles Wanted Cash for Older: Coins, Jewelry, Military, Watches, Toys, Barbies, Silver, Gold & old advertising etc. 25 years experience. Richard & Janet 416-431-7180 416-566-7373

Vendors Wanted DURHAM’S FAST & FURIOUS MOTORSPORTS SHOW, Sat. & Sun, April 6th & 7th, Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Centre, Bowmanville, Ont. For more information or to book a booth call 905-579-4400 Jennine Huffman, ext 2627 or Jennifer Reesor, ext 2334 Visit www.durhamfastand furious.com or www.metrolandshows.com

Get Noticed. An effective, easy way to spread the word about your business or event. Submitting is easy. And it’s FREE! Visit prlink.insidetoronto.com Publish. Your way. Right now.

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

$200-$2000 Cash 4 Cars Dead or alive Same day Fast Free Towing

647-861-7399 1-888-989-5865 Home Renovations BUILDER/ GENERAL CONTRACTORS RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL. Finished basements. Painting. Bathrooms. Ceramic tiles. Flat roofs. Leaking basements. Brick/chimney repairs. House additions 9 0 5 - 7 6 4 - 6 6 6 7 , 416-823-5120 CEILINGS repaired. Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint. We fix them all! www.mrstucco.ca 416-242-8863

Waste Removal ALWAYS CHEAPEST!

All Garbage Removal! Home/ Business. Fast Sameday! Free Estimates! Seniors Discounts. We do all Loading & Clean-ups! Lowest Prices. Call John: 416-457-2154 Seven days

PETER’S DEPENDABLE JUNK REMOVAL From home or business, including furniture/ appliances, construction waste. Quick & careful!

416-677-3818 Rock Bottom Rates! Painting & Decorating

A BEAUTIFUL Clean Job- Painting services/ kitchen cabinet spraying/ staircase refinishing/ renos. Great rates. Free estimates. Michael 647-833-6804

Call

416-798-7284

Moving & Storage ANY MOVING/ junk removal, Local & long distance. 24 hours. Insured, licensed. BBB and BNI Member. Voted #1 by Metro! 416-253-7641. www.ssonsmoving.com

Flooring & Carpeting NESO FLOORING Carpet installation starting from $1.29/ sq.ft. Hardwood, laminate at low prices. 26 yrs experience. Free Estimates. Best Price! 647-400-8198

Appliance Repairs/ Installation APPLIANCE/ TV Repairs (since 1988) Free Estimates Warranty, Credit cards, TV’s, Fridge’s, Stoves, Dishwashers, Washers, Dryers, Air Conditioning, & Heating. 416-616-0388

HOME IMPROVEMENT Directory

General Help

Your HOMEIMPROVEMENT Directory

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HOME RENOVATIONS FOR ALL YOUR RENO NEEDS • Windows • Doors • Bathrooms • Kitchens • Awnings • Eavestroughs • Porches • Railings • Steps • Patios • Stucco • Waterproofing • Brickwork • Decks • Roofing • Mould

MODEL RENOVATIONS INC. (416) 736-0090

FINANCING AVAILABLE - AS LOW AS $39/MO LICENSED & INSURED • 25 YRS. EXPERIENCE

10% SENIORS’ DISCOUNT • MEMBER BBB

Junnola Homes Inc.

Quality Additions & Renovations 25 years experience. Carpentry- Doors & Trim- Rough Carpentry Drywall ~ Painting ~ Tile ~ Hardwood Floors Plumbing~ Electrical ~ Plaster Crown Moulding

416.999.1949

ELECTRICAL

Burton Electric Inc. 416 419-1772

Knob and tube replacement LED Lighting Aluminum wire reconditioning Permits and inspections

Pot lights Service upgrades Breakers/Panels FREE ESTIMATES

Master Electrician * License # 7001220 * Insured www.burtonelectric.ca mark.burton@burtonelectric.ca

PLUMBING

IDEAL PLUMBING

· 24 Hour Emergency Service · Plugged Drain Repair •Backflow Prevention · Service Specialist · Flat Rates · Fully Insured · No Extra Charge for Evening & Weekends

FREE ESTIMATES Master Lic.# 20557 www.idealplumbingdrain.com SASHA 416-371-7137 ALI 416-828-6611

ROOFING

ROOFING DUN-RITE REPAIRS • SIDING/FASCIA • EAVESTROUGH 24 HOURS • TUCKPOINTING EMERGENCY REPAIRS • VENTING • GUTTER GUARDS • ANIMAL REMOVAL

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

ALL TYPES OF ROOF REPAIRS 647-857-5656

CANADIAN

ROOF

MASTERS

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

Save UP TO 15% OFF Lic. # B21358

Fully Licensed & Insured

416-626-0777

www.canadianroofmasters.com

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