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After 25 years, the Riverdale Art Show is still drawing in artists and art lovers alike that are repeat attendees as well as first timers to St. Barnabas Church at Danforth and Chester avenues. It all started in 1989 when Jenny Reid, the art show’s organizer and fellow artist herself, decided to take up painting again. “I thought there must be
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Greek Town set to defend marathon cheering crown Greek Town along Danforth Avenue is set to defend it’s title as best neighbourhood cheering section at this Sunday’s Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Neighbourhood cheering sections are set up in a number of locations along the marathon’s route, which primarily hugs the Toronto waterfront, from Beech Avenue in the east part of the Beach to west of Parkside Drive in the west. The marathon is expected to attract 25,000 runners and at
least 150,000 spectators, according to race organizers. The full and half marathons both kick off at 8:45 a.m. on University Ave. just north of Adelaide Street (and finish in the heart of downtown at City Hall, at Bay and Queen Street). A 5K kicks off at 8 a.m. at Exhibition Place. The race has also become a major fundraiser for charity. It raised more than $4.3 million last year and is aiming to top $4-million again this year. >>>MARATHON, page 11
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MOUNDS OF MUSHROOMS: Left, Waymac Mushroom Farm’s Al White shows off some organic oyster and shitake mushrooms during the East York Civic Centre Farmers’ Market on Tuesday. The market takes place Tuesday’s at the East York Civic Centre. The final market of the season will be held on Nov. 5. Above, Cheryl Humphreys picks out some chemical free corn at the Hillsview Farms booth during the market.
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Council rejects extra condo units in Don Mills project LISA QUEEN lqueen@insidetoronto.com Toronto Council has turned down a bid to add 98 units to a future East York condo building. Council approved Don Valley West Councillor John Parker’s motion that resulted in the units being rejected in the yet-to-be-built third tower in the Aspen Ridge “Scenic on Eglinton” development at 160 Vanderhoof Ave. southwest of Eglinton Avenue and Don Mills Road. “This development has
origins dating back about two decades. It was approved in a settlement at the OMB (Ontario Municipal Board) well before construction activity began on the two towers that have now been built,” Parker said in an email newsletter. “Under the existing settlement agreement, the developer has approval for the construction of three towers having a total of 965 dwelling units.” The first two buildings, which are completed, have 747 units, meaning 218 units
could be built in the third phase of the development featuring the third tower, Parker said. PARKING RATIO However, the developer asked the committee of adjustment to permit 316 units in the third building, which would have resulted in a total of 1,063 units, and also requested a reduction in the ratio of parking spaces, he said. “At my request, Aspen Ridge attended a public
meeting that I arranged last summer at which its proposal was brought to the attention of the neighbouring residents and business operators. Aspen Ridge explained its intention to fit more units into the existing building dimensions by reducing the average size of each one,” Parker said. “That is to say, its proposal did not involve enlarging the dimensions of the building itself; it proposed reducing the size of the units within it. The argument that Aspen Ridge emphasized in support of its proposal is that
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o is it over? After Council’s 24-20 vote in favour of a subway extension over LRT, after the mayor’s consent to tax increases totaling 1.6 per cent, and the federal government’s $660 million promise for the new line, is the debate finished? Not a chance. This is an issue that’s too good to resolve. The mayor‘s position is the easiest to understand. Recent published polls show that his base strongly favours what is called the Scarborough subway. That residents in the former cities of Toronto and East York disapprove doesn’t matter. In terms of the Mayor’s seemingly perpetual campaign, it was an easy decision to target the one Scarborough councillor who voted against him, and so extend the life of the issue. Nor did council’s decision conclude matters for
david soknacki beyond the headlines the provincial government. Although the Queen’s Park recommended one route and is paying most of the bills, council drew its own line on the map plus asked for more money. In turn the minister responsible for transit advised that the province now expects detailed assessments for both routes – a decision that will add two years before construction begins. Queen’s Park wants the decision delayed for much the same reason as the mayor. The governing Liberals realize that being recognized as a subway champion will assist them in this spring’s provincial election, just as it helped retain their seat in Scarborough during a recent by-election. As long as what passes
for debate remains at the level of emotional election slogans, building that subway extension will be as protracted and acrimonious as possible, simply because that is in the interests of both the mayor and provincial government. another view For another view, take a look at the last poll results. When asked to compare a two or three-stop subway with a seven-stop LRT, the LRT was considered to be more appropriate. What about Scarborough residents? They preferred the LRT by a ratio of two to one. All of which was completed before revised costs were recalculated: from about $200 million per subway stop at the time of the Sheppard Line, to over double per stop for the route into Vaughan, and now over double again in Scarborough. It is as if cost, ridership,
or planning considerations do not matter. Success in Scarborough led the mayor to consider reprioritizing transit citywide within a week of his victory. “To be fair,” he said, “the downtown people have enough subways already.” Next he targeted the already funded LRT projects on Sheppard and Finch, saying “Obviously the next election is going to be fought again on subways ... I want to connect McCowan to Don Mills — just do the Sheppard Line — then I’m going to go to Finch and look at the Downtown Relief line.” As long as residents accept caricatures as truth, then politicians will endlessly re-open decisions, and policy will be taken down dangerous paths.
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last century make that impossible. But Lee promised the new structure will blend well with its neighbours and be an attractive addition to the community. “We’re basically rebuilding it but we’re bringing it to a more modern age. It’ll be from 2014; it won’t be from 1912 anymore. You can’t match the brick and the trim. But the building will
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The owner of the hundred-yearold grocery store and apartment complex that burned to the ground at Broadview and Gerrard this past summer will be rebuilding the structure as soon as city hall approves the plans submitted last week. But when it’s finished, owner Rosita Lee says it won’t likely be a grocery store that occupies the new retail space. “I think we need something that appeals to a cross-section of the population,” said Lee in an interview Tuesday, Oct. 15. “Something where the young people can hang out. There’s no places where people can go and have a cup of coffee. There are three streetcar lines, and they’re 24 hour lines...” If that sounds a lot to you like a doughnut shop, you wouldn’t be too far off the mark. “It would be very nice if Tim Hortons wanted to move in,” said Lee. “It would be a very good spot for them.” Lee’s hopefulness comes from the ashes of the July 13th four-alarm
look fabulous on the outside,” she said, adding it will have “more of a streamlined look.” The number of apartments on top will also be reduced from seven to six, but there will be more total bedrooms: 16 as opposed to the 13 in the original structure. Again, Lee said modern building standards were a limiting factor. “Before, you could do whatever,” she said. “They made openings here and there. It used to be all dental and medical offices and over time they introduced bathrooms and kitchens and made them into apartments.” In the meantime, Lee says she and her family are focussing on getting the permits through. And although Tim Hortons or another doughnut shop franchise would be an ideal tenant, she hasn’t spoken with anyone yet. But for the moment, grocery store tenants need not apply. “I think there are enough grocery stores in the neighbourhood,” she said.
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t surely was an aggressive move by Mayor Rob Ford to send robocalls to the constituents of Ward 43 Scarborough East Councillor Paul Ainslie Friday evening. One might even say it went over the top in its aggression, straight on to intimidation and bullying, or to use Councillor Ainslie’s words, “thuggery.” But it’s really not surprising. Never mind Mayor Ford’s generally pugilistic modus operandi when it comes to local, retail politics. Never mind that Ainslie had broken with the mayor on his vision for a subway-atall-costs for Scarborough residents. The two hadn’t seen eye to eye really since the beginning of the term. Ainslie started out, installed as the chair of the Toronto Public Library Board, where he did his best to implement the mayor’s earlyterm cost-cutting agenda – ultimately getting caught up with the mayor’s office in the stumble over branch
david nickle the city cuts in the 2011 budget. And when it came time to replace Ford’s budget chief Mike Del Grande, Ainslie – an experienced budget committee member – was passed over in favour of budget neophite Frank Di Giorgio. On the other side of the equation, Ainslie wasn’t afraid to go on the record to the Toronto Star when they were investigating allegations that the mayor had shown up appearing to be intoxicated for the annual Garrison Ball. Ainslie said those allegations were true. So Mayor Ford took to the telephone lines, on his own dime, to tell Ainslie’s constituents that it was “extremely, extremely unfortunate” that Ainslie “did not listen to his constituents,” and “led the charge” against the subway in Scarborough. Ainslie came out swing-
ing Tuesday. He’s taking the matter to the city’s integrity commissioner. He called Mayor Ford a liar over his characterization of the subway and called the whole robocall adventure “a blatant act of political thuggery.” Strong, brave words. It’s a shame that he couldn’t have found them sooner. Ainslie was absolutely right to raise questions about the financial realities surrounding the subway plan. Yet as recently as July, Ainslie supported moving along with that plan – despite the fact that many of the same funding problems existed then as now. Now it’s off to the integrity commissioner. While that sorts itself out, we might show a little understanding about the vehemence with which Ainslie directs his rhetoric toward his former friend the mayor. As breakups go, this is an ugly one.
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choir program According to Reid, the money from the past few art shows were used for the choir program and the restoration of the church’s organ, which is “an extensive and long procedure.” The show also began to expand the different types of artwork on display to not only include paintings but mixed media, encaustic (hot wax), original artistic prints, photography and sculpture art. An average of 20 artists participates in the show every year and there are always repeat artists that show at least 15 pieces ranging from $50 to $500 and that have been at the show since its inception. Reid credits the Riverdale show’s
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longevity to its simple nature. “It doesn’t cost any one (much) money,” said Reid. “The artists just pay a table fee and it covers our printing costs for a few ads, flyers and invitations.” According to Reid, the only thing artists have to do besides pay their table fee and show up with art work, is distribute flyers and bring a snack for opening night. “I think that’s why it has kept going really,” she said. This year, 20 artists, seasoned participants and newbies, will join together this Friday from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Riverdale show. And for the first time an artist will be opening the show and Robert Callaghan has the honours. He’s a retired Ontario Provincial Police staff sergeant who became known for his paintings of back lanes in Toronto’s east end during the winter. He won’t be showing art work this year for medical reasons, but wouldn’t miss out on still being a part of the show; he’s been participating for the past eight years.
“I’m honoured and pleased to be asked,” said Callaghan, who is a member of the Don Valley Art Club. He hopes to bring some humour to opening night and of course get the chance to see what other artists have been up to in preparation for the show. An aspect that Callaghan believes is beneficial to the artists as well as the customer. “Something a customer says about a painting could push an artist in a direction they never thought about,” said Callaghan. Art is everywhere For first-time visitors the show can be a bit overwhelming, said Reid. Art is everywhere and takes up all the available space in the church’s hall. That’s one of the many reasons why, Callaghan credits the Riverdale art show’s longevity to Reid and her husband. They’ve found a way to make it work for the artists and for a good cause, he said. “It’s become a real happening on the Danforth.”
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Marathon celebrates city’s neighbourhoods >>>from page 1 The marathon also celebrates the dozen neighbourhoods it runs through. A “friendly competition” has the individual neighbourhoods organizing cheering and entertainment centres complete with stages and performers – with the most spirited winning money for a charity of their choice (top three get $6,000, $3,000 and $2,000, respectively, with two honourable mentions winning $1,000 each). Race organizers urge the public “to come out and cheer to help your neighbourhood win.” Last year’s winner was Greek Town. Since the marathon does not travel along Danforth Avenue, the heart of Greek Town, the community’s cheering section sets up further south, at the inter-
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section of Broadview Avenue and Eastern Avenue. cheering centres Here’s a list of where neighother bourhood cheering centres will be located for this year’s marathon: n Varsity Stadium – Bloor St. W. and St. George St. n Liberty Village – Strachan Ave. and Lake Shore Blvd. n High Park – Parkside Dr. and Lake Shore Blvd. n Parkdale – Boulevard Club on Lake Shore Blvd. n Harbourfront – Sherbourne St. and Queens Quay n So u t h R i ve rd a l e – Commissioners St. across from Toronto Hydro n Little Asia – Lake Shore Blvd. and Leslie St. n The Beach – Queen St. at Kew Gardens n Bayview Extension –
Bayview Ave. and Gerrard St. n Cabbagetown/ Corktown/Distillery – Front St. and Parliament St. n St. Lawrence Market Front Street between Jarvis and Church streets. A post-race victory party in Nathan Phillips Square goes from 10 a.m. to 3:30.p.m. on Sunday. Organizers bill the marathon as “much more than just the run” and a number of events are slated. For instance, running guru John Stanton will be at a free two-day expo, Friday and Saturday; Also, on Saturday morning there will be a short International Friendship Run, hosted by the Running Room.
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Valley Park cricket centre breaks ground Thorncliffe Park residents celebrated the ground breaking of the Valley Park Go Green Cricket Field Project at a special ceremony recently. Premier Kathleen Wynne was on hand for the event and took part in a sod-turning ceremony to mark the start of construction on the $1.25 million Phase One of the project. The celebration was hosted by the Valley Park Centre of Excellence, which is the name the project will now be known as, Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office and Flemingdon Neighbourhood Services. Valley Park Middle School
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Toronto District School Board trustee Jerry Gershaw, left, Premier Kathleen Wynne, the Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office’s Prince Sibanda and Flemingdon Neighbourhood Services’ John Carey participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Valley Park Centre of Excellence recently.
Students, staff, families, friends, donors, and dignitaries gathered at Valley Park Middle School for the event. Wynne, who is also the Don Valley West MPP, Don Valley West MP John Carmichael, Don Valley West Councillor John Parker and local public school trustee Gerri Gershon were among the political representatives at the celebration. Also taking part were Toronto Community Foundation President
and CEO Rahul Bhardwaj, and Jays Care Foundation executive director Rob Drynan. The Valley Park Centre of Excellence will build a multi-sport cricket field behind Valley Park school to serve residents in the Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park neighbourhoods. Hurdles overcome “It’s hard to believe it’s finally starting,” said Nick Stefanoff, Valley Park principal and co-chair of the project, in a press release. “We’ve overcome hurdles in trying to combine and sub-license unused Hydro land and a school yard. We could not have done this without the efforts of impassioned students and staff buoyed by the enthusiasm and dream of an entire community.” Phase One will see the building of a multi-sport field surrounded by a red clay running track, a bioswale, a wetland with a lookout/ boardwalk, butterfly meadow and urban forest.
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Monthly meeting of the East York/ Leaside University Women’s Club WHEN: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Northlea United Church, 125 Brentcliffe Rd. CONTACT: heather. maclaverty@gmail.com COST: Free Speaker: Cathy Buchanan, author of bestseller The Painted Girls. Chair Exercise Class WHEN: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Leaside United Church, 822 Millwood Rd. CONTACT: Eric Daw, 416-450-0892, daweric@gmail.com COST: Complimentary One hour class offered at Leaside United Church focusing on balance,coordination, strength, flexibility and posture. Facilitated by a qualified older adult specialist. Call or email to register East York Garden Club WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave CONTACT: East York Garden Club COST: Free Smart Sexy Kitchen Garden with guest speaker Cristina da Silva. The presentation will cover two aspects of kitchen gardens. The smart (the growing practical part) and the sexy (designing beautiful spaces part). Let us give our idea of kitchen gardens
Branded by the Pink Triangle WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Leaside Public Library, 165 McRae Dr. CONTACT: 416-396-3835 COST: Free Between 5,000 and 15,000 gay men - identified by the pink triangle - were sent to the concentration camps of Nazi Germany, many to die there. After the war, this bitter history was for decades ignored. Author Ken Setterington talks about his work on this book and why he wrote it for young adults. 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.
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Scary Stories Told in the Dark WHEN: 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. WHERE: Pape-Danforth Public Library, 701 Pape Ave. CONTACT: Pape Danforth Public Libnary, 416-393-7727 COST: Free Scary stories told by candlelight. For children aged 8 and older. Halloween Dance WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Community Care East York Seniors Centre, 840 Coxwell Ave., Suite 303 CONTACT: Corinne Willis, 416-6456000 Ext.5239, cwillis@woodgreen.
org COST: $5 Music from the 40s 50s and 60s. Prizes awarded for best costume. Get Inspired: Paint Rock Pumpkins WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. WHERE: S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Dr. CONTACT: 416-396-3975 COST: Free Paint rock pumpkins and ghosts. Supplies provided. Ages: 11-18. Call to register. Riverdale Art 2013 WHEN: today 6 to 8 p.m.; tomorrow 10:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: St. Barnabas Anglican Church Chester, 361 Danforth Ave. CONTACT: Neville
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TO in TRANSIT Humber Loop, until Dec. 22. Buses will also replace 505 Dundas streetcars between Lansdowne Avenue and Dundas West station, as well as on the 506 Carlton route between Lansdowne and Keele Station. Regular service on both of those lines is slated to resume on Nov. 24. tributes on subway screens wcity
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DOWNTOWN TOYOTA 2013 CLEAROUT S Y A 2 D NLY 19 OBER 18 & O
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0% FINANCING FOR UP TO 84 MONTHS ON SELECT 2013 MODELS*
677 QUEEN STREET EAST
DOWNTOWN
JUST EAST OF THE DVP
416-465-5471 downtowntoyota.ca
*Limited time finance offers available from Toyota Financial Services on approved credit. **Special limited time offer. Valid only on Oct. 18 and 19 with purchase of a new or used vehicle from Downtown Toyota. Installation and balancing on existing rims included. New or other rims not included and must be purchased separately. May not be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. Call Downtown Toyota at 416 465 5471 for complete details.