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he Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is inviting road users again to name the province’s worst roads in its annual campaign launched this month.

We want to hear from you too – which road in your neighbourhood deserves being named the worst?

It can be a stretch of road strewn with potholes as Dufferin Street is known to have – and not surprisingly received the people’s choice award as being the worst in the province in last year’s CAA campaign.

Maybe it’s poorly marked lanes or a bottleneck that constantly results in slow and excess traffic.

Community input is important to help prioritize road construction work especially in the city where day-to-day driving takes a major toll on the road infrastructure.

The country’s largest auto club our view suggested the provincial government establish a dedicated fund road work to be paid through You can help for provincial gas tax revenues.

The province currently reaps prioritize $2.3 billion annually through its construction excise tax, stated CAA spokesperson Faye Lyons.

More will be necessary for the continual upkeep of roads to help lessen gridlock and subsequently improve economic productivity.

We encourage all residents to provide feedback on how to tackle this issue.

Several ideas are already out there that warrant further discussion such as Premier Kathleen Wynne’s recent announcement during the provincial budget this past week that new tolls to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes could raise money for transit construction.

Metrolinx has also recently recommended revenue tools for transit infrastructure improvement such as introducing parking space levies and a dedicated portion of sales tax on consumer goods, which will be debated by Toronto Council later this month.

In the meantime, the money that is already earmarked for road improvement work should be spent on areas of the city that need it the most.

Let us know which roads in your neighbourhood are seemingly neglected and need more attention by emailing us at eym@insidetoronto.com To learn more about the CAA campaign, visit www.caaworstroads.com and make your selection for the province’s worst road. Results are expected to be revealed next month.

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sually it doesn’t make sense to reward a faltering business with more investment. Business types advise everyone steer clear of an idea after it has already failed, never mind twice in the same market.

When applied to the challenges facing Toronto’s troubled Bixi bike rental program, these recommendations seem obvious.

From 2001 to 2006 Toronto hosted North America’s most popular bike sharing program, only to face financial ruin due to multiple factors.

Two years ago the city entered into a 10-year agreement to loan up to $4.8 million to provide a bicycle rental program in Toronto.

Already the program is in financial trouble. Should the city decide to stop the red ink, we stand to recover less than $1 million of public funds. Put another way, the potential loss is equivalent of giving away to each of the program’s subscribers an

david soknacki beyond the headlines $850 bike.

Recognizing that the mayor’s executive committee will be unreceptive to giving bike sharing a third try, the chair of the TTC proposes to ask TTC staff “to explore how it could be a complement to the TTC.” If the issue boils down to finance, then TTC’s conclusion ought to be obvious.

But, we need to consider that in every other one of the 375 bike-sharing programs around the globe public subsidy is required.

If Toronto wants to have a bike-sharing program, a realistic analysis must conclude that our program will need subsidy from taxpayers as well.

In return for public funds, there are quantifiable benefits in a reduction of congestion, a means to connect transit users to their closest transit stop, and to

speed up short trips. Thanks to well-documented studies of both successes and failures worldwide, we know what can be done to maximize bike usage, and how to minimize public subsidy.

In order to achieve these benefits, Torontonians need to recognize that bikesharing is most effective in the downtown core, or in other very dense areas, such as on Yonge Street between Sheppard and Finch. It is not a program that works well in much of the suburbs, mainly because users want to drop their bikes off at convenient stations.

In London and Paris, these are 300 metres apart at most. On the other hand Toronto has just 80 stations.

As a result, we have the choice of making an impact in a concentrated area, or suffering low usage rates.

In many ways the constraint of starting small and concentrated serves so many purposes. Even with the huge amount of experience, uncertainty and

obstacles remain. For example, we know that London’s transit organization integrates their bike-sharing program with their facilities, and allows payment on their transit card. Can that be done in Toronto?

There are similarities and differences between our needs and objectives, other models, and how well others’ experience applies to our situation.

In short, it is disappointing, but perhaps not surprising, that Toronto’s latest bike-sharing venture is in financial trouble. To repeat the mistakes of the past, by simply expanding the existing program will almost guarantee failure and annoyance from the public.

On other hand, the opportunity of the present to review Toronto’s experience, then to focus on what works, will give bike-sharing a realistic and viable future.

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“I’ve already started getting these very enthusiastic emails from the people who are looking forward to coming,” said Vandra Masemann, past president of the school’s alumni organization, the Malvern Red and Black Society, which organized the reunion.

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Softball a hit in Topham Park for 40 years SEAN DURACK active@insidetoronto.com Lordy, lordy look who’s 40.

The Topham Park Minor Softball League celebrated its 40th season in the East York community with a number of special events last Saturday at the park at O’Connor Drive and Drohm Avenue.

From its humble beginnings in 1973, when Jim Carson and his wife Sue first started the league with 14 teams to its current membership of 51 teams, not a lot has changed for the minor softball league.

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Left, Paula Macleod, right, daughter of the Topham Park Minor Softball League founder Jim Carson, addresses the opening cermony of the league’s 40th anniversary celebrations on Saturday. Above, members of the Bosox team prepare for their game on Saturday. Below, Jakob Miskiu, left, Joey Aubin, and Laudrin Odza look over the collection of memoribilia on display in the clubhouse.

All about the kids With the exception of relocating from Victoria Park Elementary School to the three-diamond Topham Park, due to growth in membership and the introduction of new programing in 1979, the premise has remained simple and consistent, explained Blake Rogers, who has taken on many roles over the years, from convenor to umpire to coach to president.

It’s all about the kids and the community.

Rogers, who now serves as a standby official for the league, said memories are what are being celebrated in this 40th season for former players, coaches, parents and

officials.

“Lots of memories. I’m sure many of them will be reflecting on how the sport and the league helped in the development of their children and, of course, the (development of) community.

Builds community “Personally, the league has been extremely important to me,” he added. “I’ve always looked at it as an activity that helps build community. You get to know your neighbours, the kids in the neighbour-

hood.”

Organizers were prepared for a good turnout on Saturday ad weren’t disappointed.

“We’ve invited everyone,” said Susan Osborne, the league’s current president, in a an interview prior to the celebrations. “We have cake for 250.”

The league and the sport are what defines the Topham Park community and make it unique, she said, something Osborne found out shortly after settling into the community as a young family 16

years ago.

“Within six months people were coming up to us asking us if our kids played softball,” she said.

“It’s hard to put in to words, but it’s really the core event for the spring season in our community, from the end of April to the end of June it’s softball at Topham Park,” she said. “ We t r u l y a re l i k e a family.”

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Pop-up shop entrepreneurs sought Tara Hatherly thatherly@insidetoronto.com The Danforth East Community Association is looking for visionary retail entrepreneurs to take part in its third pop-up shops project.

Pop-up shops are a collaborative effort where landlords with vacant stores lend their unused space to temporary tenants looking to grow small businesses. In exchange, landlords get work such as cleaning and painting done free of charge by DECA volunteers, while also getting free advertising to help rent their spaces permanently.

As well as help landlords rent space, and revitalize the commercial strip, the initia-

tive gives small business owners a chance to try their hand at running a commercial storefront.

The program has been a success so far.

“I’d do it again in a moment. It was fabulous to be a part of the pop-up movement,” said Gay Stephenson, owner of 1948 Danforth Ave., a space rented permanently through the project.

“As a landlord, it was a terrific opportunity for us to get some painting and cleaning done by DECA volunteers.

And the promotion on top of that -- we got 1,148 hits on our ad this month, which is amazing.”

Interested business owners, artists and community organizations have until midnight

Wednesday, May 15 to submit an application to participate in the project by visiting www. danfortheastcommunityassociation.com.

Participation requires a one-to-six month rolling lease commitment, and a weekly fee of $165 to cover taxes, utilities and program administration. After one month, participants will also be required to pay landlords 10 per cent of any monthly sales exceeding $7,500.

Available storefronts are located on Danforth Avenue, between Monarch Park Avenue and Main Street.

As well as landlords and small businesses, the project benefits the Danforth community by increasing interest and activity in the area.

Hundreds of people have applied to participate in the project since its October 2012 debut. So far, it has provided 18 businesses a chance to operate storefronts in eight properties, and rented out several spaces permanently.

“I’m delighted by the popups. It’s an excellent program.

It works,” said John Cassan, realtor for 1900 Danforth Ave. “I was able to rent the store out in an otherwise difficult block. I have a permanent tenant now. Don’t miss the opportunity to get involved.”

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Danforth Mosaic BIA hosting open house Commercial real estate agents, developers and franchisors are invited to consider setting up shop on the Danforth, during a Danforth Mosaic BIA business open house this evening.

At the open house, which takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at 1347 Danforth Ave., listings and descriptions of more than 20 storefronts for sale and rent will be available.

Networking The open house also features a presentation and networking opportunities, along with refreshments and appetizers.

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tunities are located on Danforth Avenue, between Jones and Westlake avenues.

“I opened my photography studio two years ago in this area,” said Jason Manos, owner of Toronto Model Photography at 1840 Danforth Ave. “I picked the area, because it was a low-cost location on the subway line. I was surprised to find that customers here were a lot more affluent than I expected. Young, professional, upper-middle class people live around here. It’s changing.”

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he Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is inviting road users again to name the province’s worst roads in its annual campaign launched this month.

We want to hear from you too – which road in your neighbourhood deserves being named the worst?

It can be a stretch of road strewn with potholes as Dufferin Street is known to have – and not surprisingly received the people’s choice award as being the worst in the province in last year’s CAA campaign.

Maybe it’s poorly marked lanes or a bottleneck that constantly results in slow and excess traffic.

Community input is important to help prioritize road construction work especially in the city where day-to-day driving takes a major toll on the road infrastructure.

The country’s largest auto club our view suggested the provincial government establish a dedicated fund road work to be paid through You can help for provincial gas tax revenues.

The province currently reaps prioritize $2.3 billion annually through its construction excise tax, stated CAA spokesperson Faye Lyons.

More will be necessary for the continual upkeep of roads to help lessen gridlock and subsequently improve economic productivity.

We encourage all residents to provide feedback on how to tackle this issue.

Several ideas are already out there that warrant further discussion such as Premier Kathleen Wynne’s recent announcement during the provincial budget this past week that new tolls to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes could raise money for transit construction.

Metrolinx has also recently recommended revenue tools for transit infrastructure improvement such as introducing parking space levies and a dedicated portion of sales tax on consumer goods, which will be debated by Toronto Council later this month.

In the meantime, the money that is already earmarked for road improvement work should be spent on areas of the city that need it the most.

Let us know which roads in your neighbourhood are seemingly neglected and need more attention by emailing us at eym@insidetoronto.com To learn more about the CAA campaign, visit www.caaworstroads.com and make your selection for the province’s worst road. Results are expected to be revealed next month.

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sually it doesn’t make sense to reward a faltering business with more investment. Business types advise everyone steer clear of an idea after it has already failed, never mind twice in the same market.

When applied to the challenges facing Toronto’s troubled Bixi bike rental program, these recommendations seem obvious.

From 2001 to 2006 Toronto hosted North America’s most popular bike sharing program, only to face financial ruin due to multiple factors.

Two years ago the city entered into a 10-year agreement to loan up to $4.8 million to provide a bicycle rental program in Toronto.

Already the program is in financial trouble. Should the city decide to stop the red ink, we stand to recover less than $1 million of public funds. Put another way, the potential loss is equivalent of giving away to each of the program’s subscribers an

david soknacki beyond the headlines $850 bike.

Recognizing that the mayor’s executive committee will be unreceptive to giving bike sharing a third try, the chair of the TTC proposes to ask TTC staff “to explore how it could be a complement to the TTC.” If the issue boils down to finance, then TTC’s conclusion ought to be obvious.

But, we need to consider that in every other one of the 375 bike-sharing programs around the globe public subsidy is required.

If Toronto wants to have a bike-sharing program, a realistic analysis must conclude that our program will need subsidy from taxpayers as well.

In return for public funds, there are quantifiable benefits in a reduction of congestion, a means to connect transit users to their closest transit stop, and to

speed up short trips. Thanks to well-documented studies of both successes and failures worldwide, we know what can be done to maximize bike usage, and how to minimize public subsidy.

In order to achieve these benefits, Torontonians need to recognize that bikesharing is most effective in the downtown core, or in other very dense areas, such as on Yonge Street between Sheppard and Finch. It is not a program that works well in much of the suburbs, mainly because users want to drop their bikes off at convenient stations.

In London and Paris, these are 300 metres apart at most. On the other hand Toronto has just 80 stations.

As a result, we have the choice of making an impact in a concentrated area, or suffering low usage rates.

In many ways the constraint of starting small and concentrated serves so many purposes. Even with the huge amount of experience, uncertainty and

obstacles remain. For example, we know that London’s transit organization integrates their bike-sharing program with their facilities, and allows payment on their transit card. Can that be done in Toronto?

There are similarities and differences between our needs and objectives, other models, and how well others’ experience applies to our situation.

In short, it is disappointing, but perhaps not surprising, that Toronto’s latest bike-sharing venture is in financial trouble. To repeat the mistakes of the past, by simply expanding the existing program will almost guarantee failure and annoyance from the public.

On other hand, the opportunity of the present to review Toronto’s experience, then to focus on what works, will give bike-sharing a realistic and viable future.

David Soknacki is a former City of Toronto councillor and budget chief. Contact him at www.soknacki.com

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Spring Awesome Sale WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Leaside United Church, 822 Millwood Rd. CONTACT: Mary Ann Sherk, 416-4251253 COST: Free Proceeds to local and outreach projects.

Riverdale Community Arts & Letters - Robert Rotenberg WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Riverdale Branch, 370 Broadview Ave. CONTACT: Riverdale Branch, 416393-7720 COST: Free Mystery novelist and criminal lawyer will discuss his work. Presentation and book signing.

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GTA Water Gardent Society WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: Trace Manes Community Centre, 110 Rumsey Rd. CONTACT: 416-4384862 COST: Free Annual plant sale: Tropical and hardy water lilies, floaters and marginal pond plants.

Leaside Garden Society Plant Sale WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: Trace Manes Community Centre, 110 Rumsey Rd. CONTACT: dlwickland@ yahoo.ca COST: Free Variety of locally grown as well as member donated plants.

Community Environment Day WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: St. Matthew’s Bowling Club, 450 Broadview Ave. CONTACT: Councillor Paula Fletcher, 416 392 4060 COST: Free Join us in Riverdale Park (east) for activities, compost pick up and to dispose of recyclable materials.

Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting www.east yorkmirror.com. Read weeks of listings from your East York neighbourhoods as well as events from across Toronto.

MAP Family Saturdays - Todmorden Mills Heritage Site WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Danforth/Coxwell Branch, 1675 Danforth Ave. CONTACT: 416393-7783 COST: Free Learn how kids lived and played 100 years ago. Create a unique take home craft based on 19th century playthings.Ideal for children aged 5 to 10 yrs. Space is limited.

Bells on Danforth WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. WHERE: East Lynn Park, 1949 Danforth Ave. CONTACT: http://bellsondanforth.ca/, info@bellsondanforth.ca COST: Free Group ride starts in East Lynn Park

(on Danforth, one block west of Woodbine). Pre-ride activities in the park. Ride to Queen’s Park, where groups from Bells on Bloor, Bells on Yonge, and Walk Toronto will meet at the Cycle and Sole rally.

Chinese Cultural Festival WHEN: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Riverdale Branch, 370 Broadview Ave. CONTACT: Riverdale library, 416-393-7720 COST: Free Art and photography workshops and folk dance instruction.

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Science Rendeavous WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Pape-

Danforth Public Library, 701 Pape Ave. CONTACT: Pape Danforth Library, 416-393-7727 COST: Free Hands-on demos and science experiments led by Pueblo Science volunteers.

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Riverdale Community Arts & Letters - Robert Rotenberg WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Riverdale Branch, 370 Broadview Ave. CONTACT: Riverdale Branch, 416393-7720 COST: Free Mystery novelist and criminal lawyer will discuss his work. Presentation and book signing.

Rockin’ at Branch 22 WHEN: 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 22, 1240 Woodbine Ave. CONTACT: Jim Farrell, 416-425-1714, rcl22.com, beansterman@yahoo.ca COST: Free Everyone welcome.

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East York Garden Club WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave. CONTACT: East York Garden Club, www.eycg.ca, info@ eygc.ca COST: Free Master gardeners Q & A panel.

Musical Legends Live!

WHEN: 7:30 a.m. WHERE: St. Clement of Ohrid Cathedral Main Banquet Hall, 76 Overlea Blvd. CONTACT: 416-251-4957, www.eastyorkconcertband.ca, tickets@eastyorkconcertband.ca COST: $15 adults; $5 youth; free under 5 East York Concert Band’s annual spring concert.

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Springtime Fun Fair!

WHEN: 5 to 6 p.m. WHERE: S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Dr. CONTACT: 416-396-3975 COST: Free Ages: 8-12. Registration not required.

w Tuesday, May 14

Historical Fiction Writing WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Dr. CONTACT: Janet Nanos, 416-396-3975, jnanos@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free John Nixon, author of “Redcoat 1812”, will discuss historical fiction and the differences between histori-

Jammers WHEN: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #11, 9 Dawes Road CONTACT: J. Haden, 416-264-6466, , bjhaden@rogers. com COST: Free

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BASEMENT FLOODS ARE ON THE RISE. DON’T LET YOUR BASEMENT BE NEXT. Together we can stop heavy rainfall, melting snow and runoff from ending up in your basement. At the City, we’re doing our part by continually updating and maintaining Toronto’s complex underground pipes, sewers p and catch basins. Now it’s your turn. Here are ar some tips to help you flood-proof your home.

Fix cracks in your foundation.

Ensure the ground slopes away from your house.

Clear debris from eavestroughs and downspouts.

Install a sump pump to remove excess water.

Greek Orthodox Good Friday The faithful line up to pay homage at the Epitaphios before Good Friday services at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. The Epitaphios, usually a hand-embroidered image of Christ being prepared for burial, is placed in a flower-draped bier and carried aloft by acolytes. Below, parishioners arrive for Good Friday services at the local church.

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Install a backwater valve to prevent water and sewage from backing up.

Divert your downspouts away from the foundation.

For more information on flood-proofing your home, go to toronto.ca/water

Walk to Fight Arthritis Sunday, June 9, 2013 Join us at Evergreen Brick Works 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto Event opens at 9:00 a.m. Walk begins at 10:30 a.m.

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of Leaside’s 100th anniversary.

Local residents are invited to look at the blooming flowers at the library, 165 McRae Dr. Local MPs seek to protect Don River Toronto—Danforth MP Craig Scott has tabled a bill in the House of Commons aimed at helping to protect the Don River.

An NDP MP, the bill is part of the party’s effort to restore Navigable Waters Protection Act safeguards to Canada’s lakes and rivers. “We’re determined to do everything in our power to protect Canada’s lakes and rivers. That includes the Don River, from its source in the Oak Ridges Moraine to its Lake Ontario mouth here in our riding of Toronto — Danforth,” said Scott in a release.

According to the NDP, last year’s Conservative federal budget gutted the Act so that proposed development projects on and near most bodies of water no longer

w planters at Leaside Library wNew The Leaside Garden Society has helped beautify the Leaside Library with the installation of a new planter.

The planter was designed and arranged by volunteers Rick Hutchings, Eileen Fitzpatrick and Margaret Roussseau using an abundance of fresh, colourful spring flowers and accessories.

Also, in the new garden on the north side of the library, volunteers Alice Carriman, Rick Hutchings, Heather Gray and Helen Koyama have planted a vast number of tulip bulbs in honour

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The East York Concert Band will hold its annual spring concert Monday, May 13, 7:30 p.m. at St. Clement Ohrid Cathedral, 76 Overlea Boulevard.

Tickets for ‘Musical Legends Live!’ are $15 for adults and $5 for youth 12 and under and free for kids five and under.

For tickets email tickets@ eastyorkconcertband.ca or call 416-251-4957.

More info at www.eastyorkconcertband.ca/ Asia’s Got Talent wSouth

Singers, dancers, gymnasts and more are invited to register now for the third annual South Asia’s Got Talent, taking place June 6 at Gerrard India Bazaar.

People must register for the talent show, which takes place as part of the Festival of South Asia, then participate in a live audition June 2 before performing for the South Asia’s Got Talent show June 6 from 8 to 10 p.m.

The grand prize winners will receive $1,000 cash and the title of South Asia’s Got Talent winner and more.

Visit www.southasiasgottalent. com to register.

displays; more stremlined bottle return; and increased number of refrigerated items available.

Also, employees at the pilot stores have undergone ‘Beer College’ product training.

In order to measure customer response to the changes, different design features have been implemented in the different pilot store formats.

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Learn about traditional Chinese art and folk dance during the Chinese Cultural Festival May 11 at the Riverdale library.

The festival, presented in partnership with Asian Heritage Month - Canadian Foundation for Asian Culture (Central Ontario) Inc., includes a variety of activities and workshops. The event takes place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The Riverdale Library is located at 370 Broadview Ave. Call 416393-7720 for more information.

Residents living near the Danforth and Greenwood avenues Beer Store are invited to take part in a pilot project measuring customers’ response to a new design.

The local Beer Store is one of three redesigned ‘pilot’ stores in Toronto. Changes at these stores include a “fresh Beer Store name and branding including a new logo, signs and merchandise; new interior design; new digital touch

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n little over a week, Toronto Council will finally get a chance to make the call on a casino in the city’s downtown.

It’s a good bet, so to speak, that council won’t be voting yes to a casino in the core of the city. Opposition on the council floor and on the ground is not unanimous, but decisive, and it seems unlikely that the provincial government will sweeten the pot of Toronto’s hosting fee to sway enough to make a difference.

And so, no casino, at least not downtown. The debate, once that final vote happens, will be over.

Or will it?

It may be true that Toronto doesn’t need or want a casino — but that’s not to say Toronto doesn’t need, or really want, more infrastructure to promote tourism and jobs and investments.

Currently, the city’s core is developing very effectively as a mass of new, shall-we-say efficient

david nickle the city housing in the form of tall condominium towers filled with very tiny apartments.

In the midst of those, Toronto does have assets: museums and galleries and sports venues and even a certain amount of convention space.

As city manager Joe Pennachetti noted in his report outlining the benefits of a casino, Toronto needs more convention and trade show space near the downtown if it’s to be competitive with other destinations. A casino, Pennachetti said, would be an easy way to kick-start that development.

That sounds like a mission statement. Council should, if they reject that casino plan, start looking at other ways to redevelop downtown properties in such a way as to draw visitors.

Building a giant new convention centre with nothing but property tax and municipal debt might not be a good idea. But finding ways to create incentives for that sort of development would be a good use of, say, the city’s economic development committee’s time.

Toronto could look at how well it promotes its existing convention space and see if there’s a way to maximize it.

In the past, Toronto’s done well for tourism fueled by a relatively open border, a low Canadian dollar and a thriving theatre scene. The dollar’s too high, and border crossing is a pain, and the theatre scene isn’t what it used to be.

A casino wouldn’t, by itself, have made up for all that. A concerted, positive effort based on consensus, investment and genuine civic pride, though... that might be just the thing.

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

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Toronto’s East Chinatown archway gets stamp of approval Six years ago, the entry to East Chinatown was just a Green P parking lot on the north side of Gerrard Street East.

Today, there’s still a parking lot, but towering over it is the Zhong Hua Men Archway – a traditional Chinatown gate that welcomes visitors to the bustling Asian markets and restaurants around the intersection of Gerrard and Broadview Avenue.

And now, the gate is one of

life. Known as paifang in Mandarin, the stone and wood structures were used to indicate different neighbourhoods in Chinese cities.

Toronto’s gate features unique elements to commemorate the experiences and trials of Chinese immigrants in the 20th century.

- David Nickle

eight from across the country commemorated on a special release of Chinatown Gate stamps by Canada Post.

The stamps were issued May 1 to celebrate Asian Heritage month. Local Ward 30 Councillor Paula Fletcher said the arch, which cost nearly $1 million to build and is 15 metres high, has done the community proud.

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HISTORY LESSON: Geoff Kettel, left, and Morgan Cleyn look over the spot of the old Leaside ski jump during ‘The Layers of Thorncliffe Park’ historical walking tour held on Saturday as part of Leaside’s 100th anniversary celebrations.

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LEASIDE 100 CELEBRATION: Joyce Clark, left, and Joann Lapointe join a combined local churches chorus in a heritage hymn sing on Sunday at Leaside United Church in celebration of Leaside’s 100th anniversary.

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Eagles basketball team wins gold

sports schedule TDSB GIRLS SOCCER SOUTH REGION – TIER 2 MONDAY, MAY 13 w Harbord CI vs. Monarch Park CI (Monarch Park CI, 1 Hanson St., 2 p.m.) w Malvern B vs. Danforth C & TI (Danforth C & TI, 800 Greenwood Ave., 3 p.m.) w Leaside 2 vs. Riverdale CI (Monarch Park CI, 1 Hanson St., 3:30 p.m.) w Central Commerce Collegiate vs. Parkdale CI (Danforth C & TI, 800 Greenwood Ave., 4:30 p.m.)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 w Northern SS vs. Leaside 2 (Monarch Park CI, 1 Hanson St., 8:30 a.m.) AM w Malvern B vs. Monarch Park CI (Monarch Park CI, 1 Hanson St., 10 a.m.) w Harbord CI vs. Danforth C & TI (Danforth C & TI, 800 Greenwood Ave., 3 p.m.) w Central Commerce Collegiate vs. Riverdale CI (Danforth C & TI, 800 Greenwood Ave., 4:30 p.m.)

BOYS RUGBY SOUTH REGION – JUNIOR w Marc Garneau CI vs. Oakwood CI (Oakwood CI, 991 St.. Clair Ave. W., 3:30 p.m.) w Leaside HS vs. Malvern CI (Northern SS, 851 Mount Pleasant Rd., 4 p.m.)

The U14 East York Eagles boys basketball team won the division 5 Ontario Basketball

Assocation championship on Sunday, April 21.

The team had a perfect 5-0

and defeated the Burlington Skyhawks with a final score of 42-39.

SOUTH REGION – TIER 1 w Marc Garneau CI vs. Oakwood CI (Oakwood CI, 991 St.. Clair Ave. W., 2 p.m.) w Leaside HS @ Malvern CI (Northern SS, 851 Mount Pleasant Rd., 2 p.m.)

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Players are front row, from left, Bryan, Quentin, Kiduse and Rowan. Back row, coach Geoff, coach Vladimir, Bryce, Nathan, Michael, James, Nikola, Garnett, Alaor, Jaden and coach Gerald. Player Michael was missing from the photo.

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Call us at 416-462-1888 to donate merchandise.

Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage Event location: 2237 Queen Street East, Toronto Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Call us at 416-699-9292 to donate merchandise.

RE/MAX Hallmark Ltd., Brokerage Wright Sisters Team, Event location: 2318 Queen Street East, Toronto Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Call us at 416-694-2499 to donate merchandise.

Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage Event location: 791 Queen Street East, Toronto Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Call us at 416-465-7850 to donate merchandise.

Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage Event location: 3434 Yonge Street East, Toronto Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Call us at 416-489-3434 to donate merchandise.

Each office is independently owned and operated. Proceeds go directly to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

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HOME RENOVATIONS

ELECTRICAL

ROOFING

CONCRETE & PAVING

JORDAN D. ELECTRIC KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. BASEMENTS, DECKS & FENCES, CUSTOM MILLWORK SMALL & LARGE REPAIRS

MASTER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR ECRA/ESA LIC 7004913 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • • • •

(416) 887-6819

Lic.# 7003795

Fences ~ Decks ~ Garages New or Restored Concrete Veranda New or Repair Walkways ~ Patio ~ Brick ~ Block Interlock Stone Basement Entrances

Call Peter or Joe 416-285-6962 ~ 416-560-6004

GARAGE LEANING? Ready to fall over?

Garages rebuilt at substantial savings over replacement (single/double) No Permit Required • No Tax Reassesment • No Set Back Issues Just a nice garage at the fraction of the cost of replacement.

Of course we also do General Home Renovations

Call Peter: 416-554-3517

Reno House inc.

All residential renovations, Custom Woodworking Bathrooms Kitchens Basements Additions Plans – Permits - Written Guarantees Licensed-Insured-WSIB Call for all jobs, large and small.

416-254-2155 www.renohouse.ca

RENT-A-HUSBAND Home Improvement Services • Plumbing • Electrical • Drywall • Carpentry • Masonry • Basement Conversions

Complete Renovations

416-693-6169

APPLIANCE REPAIR/INSTALLATION MARS APPLIANCE REPAIR

for low cost, fast, reliable repairs of: • fridges• stoves• dryers• washers • dishwashers• freezers • dehumidifiers• air conditioners Call Mark (Cert. Tech)

416-451-9040

CHIMNEYS

Bricks & Chimneys Repaired and rebuilt Bricks + mortar colour match House-front, pillars, bricks repaired or replaced

Tuckpointing Chris Jemmett Masonry 416-686-8095

Asphalt Paving Free Estimates StreetPrint Bonded and Stamped and Insured Coloured Asphalt

jordanelectric@sympatico.ca

FROM CONCEPTION TO COMPLETION. 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE. LISCENCED & INSURED

Cital Construction

PAVING COMPANY

SERVICE UPGRADE 100, 200, 400 AMP KNOB & TUBE REMOVAL/REWIRING 24/7 TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIRS SERVICE POT LIGHTS INSTALLATION

Since 1956 100 amp and 200 amp services.

Rewire specialist.

Clean and careful.

No job too small.

Residential Only

LANDSCAPING, LAWN CARE, SUPPLIES

Creative IdeaS Landscaping

LAWN CARE: • Garden Design • Landscape Lighting • Sodding & Cutting • Planting & Pruning

STONE WORK: • Interlock Driveways, Patios, Walkways & Parking Pads • Retaining Walls • Natural Stone & Flagstone

416-629-4607

FREE www.CreativeIdeasLandscaping.com ESTIMATE Free Estimates

Seniors Discounts

Spring & Fall Clean-Ups • Lawn Mowing • Seeding & Sodding • Pruning • Garden Bed Maint • Fert & Aerate • Snow Removal

647-210-LAWN (5296) VICTORIA GARDENING

Landscaping, clean up, hedge pruning, weekly maintenance, lawn mowing, trimming

Master Gardener John 647-766-7875

MASONRY & CONCRETE ABU BAKAR BUILDING RESTORATIONS

Residential and Commercial Masonry Repairs, Concrete Work, Interlocking, Brick Repairs, Tuck Pointing, Parging, Caulking, Waterproofing and More!

Fully licensed & insured

Call (416) 743-6017 Email: anna@multiseal.net Website: www.multiseal.net

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416-285-4334

almeidapavinginc.com

PLUMBING TOM DAY PLUMBING & DRAINS

Diamond #1 Readers Choice Award Winner!

• All plumbing work • Faucets, toilets, sinks, etc. installed Backed up drains, blocked toilets, basement backups, external/internal drain excavating.

• Video Camera Drain Inspection Damp Basement, Complete Waterproofing Service

416-480-0622

Metro License #PH15982 • MASTER PLUMBER

Yes, we can beat any competitors rates, call for details.

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

TREE/STUMP SERVICES GTA TREE SERVICE

Quick Service!!!

• Experts in Removal of Dangerous Trees • Trimming, Pruning • Stump Removal • Ash Borer Treatment • $2 million Liability + WSIB SPRING SAVINGS 10% OFF! Call Bobby 416-828-TREE (8733) www.GTAtree.com

Auburn Plumbing Inc. Jacob Tree Service Metro Lic# P1538 For all your plumbing needs

• New Work • Replacement, Repairs and Renovations - Faucets, Sinks & Toilets • High Pressure Flushing • Camera Inspection and Pipe Locating • Lead & Galvanized Piping • Plugged Drains & Backed-Up Sewers Quality and Service at Our Best

Call for a FREE estimate (416) 738-0274

IDEAL PLUMBING

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

Master Lic.# 20557

www.idealplumbingdrain.com SASHA 416-371-7137 ALI 416-828-6611

PAINTING & DECORATING

416-422-3532

ALL TYPES OF ROOF REPAIRS 647-857-5656

416 875 5538

From the local residential drive to the commercial sized lot.

Replacement & Repairs Faucets, Sinks, Pipes, Drains Etc. Furnace, A/C, Water Heater, Gas 28 Years Experience • 24/7

#1 Readers Choice Diamond Award

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

CONCRETE & PAVING

R&Z PLUMBING & HEATING

with over 30 years experience • Interior & Exterior • Senior Discount • Paper Hanging • Free Estimates

• SIDING/FASCIA • EAVESTROUGH 24 HOURS • TUCKPOINTING EMERGENCY REPAIRS • VENTING • GUTTER GUARDS • ANIMAL REMOVAL

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416-500-0304 • www.abubakarrestoration.ca •

english painter.ca

ROOFING DUN-RITE REPAIRS

BEST RATES AND SERVICE IN TOWN

416.661.9393

Metro License #PH23521

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• Tree & Shrub Removals • Pruning • Planting Landscape Design • FREE ESTIMATES 24hr Emergency Service

(416) 417-TREE (8733) Danny • 416 845 3909

ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED • FREE• Stump Grinding

• Professional Tree Trimming • Dangerous Tree Removal • Cabling and Bracing • City of Toronto Arborist Reports • Lot Clearing

info@metrotree.ca | www.metrotree.ca

WATERPROOFING LEAKY BASEMENT? CALL THE EXPERTS!

Best Prices

ROOFING

416-693-6169

QUALITY ROOF REPAIRS

Want to get your business noticed?

• REPAIRS • VALLEY • FLATS • SKYLIGHTS • TRAPS • ANIMAL PREVENTION /REMOVAL • FLASHING • CHIMNEY CLEANING • VENTING • CAULKING • SOFFIT • FASCIA • ALL EAVESTROUGH REPAIRS • RAcOONS • TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEY REBUILDS 15% SENIORS DISCOUNTS • SAME DAY SERVICE

EavEstrough 2 STOREY: from 5000 CLEaNINg BUNGALOW: from $4000

416-820-3634

Call 416-798-7284 to plan your advertising campaign today!

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DOING BUSINESS YOUR WAY DOWNTOWN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

416 603 9156 • dagcars.ca Scan to visit downtownautomotivegroup.com

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*Lease offer is provided through Lexus Financial Services, on approved credit to qualified retail customers. The $494 per month for 48 months OAC plus HST is offered on a new 2013 ES350 Elegance Edition. A down payment of $5,000 is required and annual security deposit is waived. Annual interest rate is 3.5% over 48 months with a residual value of $18,170.00 at the end of term. $6,208 is due at delivery which includes the first lease payment of $494 and $5000 down payment plus HST are required at delivery. Maximum number of kilometres over lease term is 80,000. A $0.20/km excessive kilometer charge comes into effect after 80,000 km. Limited time offers only apply to retail customers at Lexus Downtown. Dealer order/trade may be required. Offers are subject to change without notice. Offers expire at May month’s end unless extended or revised. Call 416 603 9100 or visit Lexus Downtown for complete details.

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*Nissan Financial Services makes available to retail purchase customers a 0% APR purchase finance offer for up to 84 months or a $4000 Customer cash rebate offer on the purchase of a new 2012 Versa Hatchback from Nissan Downtown. Offer is valid between May 1st and 31st, 2013. Terms and conditions apply. Call 416 975 3800 or visit Nissan Downtown for complete details on this offer.

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*Leasing offers available O.A.C. from Infiniti Financial Services based on a new 2013 Infiniti G37x AWD (G4XG73 /AA00/Luxury A7) with an annual lease rate of 1.9%. Monthly lease of $537 for a 48 month term. Down payment of $0 and first monthly payment required. Buy back is $18,898.50 at end of term. Total lease obligation is $25,776. Cost to finance over term is $2,238.32. Model shown may be different from actual lease vehicle. Lease offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,995. Applicable license fees, insurance registration, PPSA and taxes are excluded. $0 security deposit required. 16,000 km per year allowance applies. Additional charge of $0.15/km applies after 16,000 km. Terms and conditions apply. Offer valid until May 31st, 2013. Call 416 975 2623 or visit Infiniti Downtown for complete details.

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Limited time lease and finance offers available from Toyota Financial Services on approved credit *All-in price of a new 2013 Corolla CE Manual (Model BU42EMA is $17,004. All-in price includes freight and fees (PDE, EHF, OMVIC fee and air condition tax, where applicable). HST, licensing, registration and insurance are extra. †0.9% purchase finance APR on a new 2013 Corolla CE Manual (Model BU42EMA) 84 months equals a bi-weekly payment of $91 for 182 bi-weekly payments with a down payment or trade equivalent of $0, when you apply the $1,000 Customer Incentive. Cost of borrowing is $515 for a total obligation of $16,519. ◊$1,000 Customer Incentive on a new, unregistered, 2013 Corolla CE Manual is valid on Toyota retail delivery (excluding fleet sales) when leased, financed or purchased from Downtown Toyota. Customer Incentives include tax and will be applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. Vehicles receiving Customer Incentives must be purchased, registered and delivered between May 1 and May 31, 2013. Offers are valid between May 1 and May 31, 2013, and are subject to change without notice.

All rights are reserved. Please visit Downtown Toyota or call 416 465 5471 for complete details.

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LEXUS DOWNTOWN

740 Dundas St. E. at DVP Toronto, Ontario 416 603-9100 lexusdowntown.ca