The East York Mirror, April 6, 2017

THURSDAY APRIL 6, 2017

SUSAN GUCCI b.c o m m., b ro k e r

416-443-0300 susangucci.com

*TREB E03 dollar volume 2015

ONLINE at insidetoronto.com News, events and information on your desktop, laptop or mobile device

Sunday Reads Riverdale resident Margaret Harvey, who in 2012 was seriously injured after being run over by a garbage truck, is now working to help trauma survivors and those who live with chronic pain.

Explore unsolved mysteries, meet interesting people, read new work by Canadian authors. insidetoronto.com/sundayreads

Events Calendar

Joanna Lavoie/Metroland

Trauma victim now helping others Riverdale resident at forefront of new Trauma Survivors Network

JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com Riverdale resident Margaret Harvey has been to hell and back and lived to tell the tale.

On Nov. 13, 2012, the then-38 year old married mother of two

was riding her bike near Gerrard and Yonge streets to attend a work meeting when she was struck and run over by a garbage truck.

The crash crushed her pelvis, caused massive internal bleeding, and resulted in months of

painful rehabilitation. Harvey now lives with chronic pain, which she is working to manage.

Needless to say, the traumatic injury has significantly altered the course of her life and has had

See what’s happening by visiting our online community calendar. www.insidetoronto.com/events

uReport the news newsroom@insidetoronto.com www.facebook.com/InsideToronto @InsideTOnews insidetoronto.com/ureport

l See NEAR, page 14

East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017 |

2

4 days only! buy two get the third

FREE!

WANTED

30 PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS Qualified Participants Needed for Technology Field Test

We’re looking for people like you, who may be experiencing difficulty hearing in noisy environments to evaluate a remarkable new digital hearing aid and a rehabilitative process that could be the solution to your difficulties. There’s no cost or obligation to participate!

Call us toll-free today to see if you qualify for this Field Test. Potential candidates will be given a FREE hearing test to determine their candidacy.

Selected participants will be given a FREE in-office demonstration and the opportunity to evaluate the latest, most advanced hearing aid technology for 30 days. This latest digital technology solves the biggest challenge for hearing aid wearers – hearing well in noisy environments.

The workhorse. REGAL® Select repels stains and cleans up easily without damaging walls.

Nobody will notice it because of its minute size, fitting snugly and comfortably just behind the ear.

Everything works automatically, so you can get back to enjoying your relationships, rather than thinking about your hearing. Following your 30 day Field Test, these hearing aids will be available for purchase, including everything you need for 3 full years.

Valid from April 6-9, 2017 Visit us today!

OFFER EXTENDED

LEASIDE PAINT CENTRE 1525 BAYVIEW AVENUE TORONTO 416-489-7900 NABOR’S PAINT 2184 QUEEN STREET EAST TORONTO 416-690-7596

C CALL NOW Candidates are being selected.

The selection process for this test period will end April 28th, 2017. w

k your FREE appointment today!

Book See the list of clinics below or visit ListenUPcanada.com • Bay Street | 322-790 Bay Street | Call Ramya at 1-888-328-4178 • Danforth | 2652 Danforth Avenue | Call Aca at 1-888-317-5129

PRO GLO PAINTS 943 QUEEN STREET EAST TORONTO 416-462-9300

• Don Mills | 103-1262 Don Mills Road | Call Jolene at 1-888-318-9171 • Fairview Mall | 348-1800 Sheppard Ave East | Call Monica at 1-888-319-1320 • The Beaches | 2144B Queen Street East | Call Brenda at 1-888-319-2556 • Toronto East General Hospital | D10025-825 Coxwell Avenue | Call Susan at 1-888-319-2967 • Yonge & Lawrence | 3217 Yonge Street | Call Michelle at 1-888-319-3520 • Yonge & St. Clair | 1493 Yonge Street | Call Dayna at 1-888-319-3591

insidetoronto.com

• York Mills | 208-300 York Mills Road | Call Erika at 1-888-319-8359

Referred by Physicians more than 60,000 times!

Buy two (2) 3.79 L containers at regular retail price and get the 3rd one at no cost. Offer valid on REGAL® Select products (interior or exterior) only. Qualifying purchases must be made in one (1) single transaction. Discount applied at checkout. Offer available from 4/6/17 to 4/9/17 and cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions, or applied toward prior purchases.

At participating retailers only, while supplies last. Details in store. ©2017 Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited. Benjamin Moore, Paint like no other, REGAL, and the triangle “M” symbol are registered trademarks of Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited.

TRUSTED PARTNER OF

LUC17

Hearing tests are provided free of charge for adults ages 18 and older. Some conditions may apply. Please see clinic for details. Offer not valid in Quebec.

Promo Code: NSP-WNTD-EYMR

EDUCATION

3

TERESA LATCHFORD AND AARON D’ANDREA Two elementary students are learning about calculating angles.

One student has read the textbook, listened to the teacher’s lesson, and is now completing the homework questions. Student two’s class has also raised funds to bring an engineer in to explain how angles are used to build bridges and for a field trip to Legoland to experiment with implementing the use of angles in model construction.

The question is, in a publicly-funded school system, are these two students receiving the same educational experience?

"It’s not an exaggeration to say fundraising can create have and have-not schools," People for Education executive director Annie Kidder told Metroland Media.

"There is no evidence that enriched learning has a direct impact on student test scores but it makes a big difference in a student’s overall learning experience."

The education advocacy group has been tracking school fundraising for years and has found an incredible range, with some schools reporting having raised nothing and others $400,000 in the span of one year. The same schools report spending the funds on everything from musical instruments to technology.

Ontario’s Ministry of Education defines fundraising as any activity permitted under a school board’s policy to raise money or other resources to enhance school programs or initiatives not covered by public funding.

Fundraising events must be approved by the school principal, in consultation with

Metroland file photo

Grade 12 students work independently during teacher Hugh Tran’s math class at Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School last September. Metroland Media is looking into fundraising data at several school boards across Ontario. the parent council, and comply with policy. These dollars, also known as schoolgenerated funds, are administered by the school principal and per ministry guidelines.

Although samples of money raised school-byschool show signs of this disparate fundraising, boards don’t have - or are reluctant to provide - comprehensive lists of figures for each school across their footprints.

Approved uses for these funds include field trips, guest speakers, scholarships, extracurricular activities, events, schoolyard improvement projects, upgrades to sporting facilities, and more.

While the ministry prohibits fundraising for classroom learning materials and textbooks as well as facility renewal, maintenance, and upgrades funded through provincial grants, a report penned by People for Education states 47 per cent of ele-

"There is no evidence that enriched learning has a direct impact on student test scores but it makes a big difference in a student’s overall learning experience."

–Annie Kidder mentary schools have paid for such things with fundraising. Of those schools, 94 per cent raised funds for technology resources, 25 per cent for online resources, and 12 per cent for textbooks.

Parent Gary Sims fundraises for his children’s schools to provide them with opportunities for different programs that his generation didn’t have when growing up.

"We fundraise just to make it easier for them," he said. "You have to give every kid a chance."

Nahum Mann, a parent representative within the Toronto District School Board’s

Parent Involvement Advisory Committee, told Metroland Media fundraising strategies should be in place to help foster community involvement.

"If a community understands what a school is trying to do and how those students will achieve it and be effective, I think it brings a realness to it," he said. "The sooner you include the community, there’s more ownership felt."

Mann added that a strategy where funds are being brought in by businesses may be a more successful approach in certain communities rather than asking par-

ents for money.

"I think that is like at least a move toward equity," he said.

Kidder points out that while one school has a beautiful playground where students can explore physical activity through play, another school may not have had the ability to raise the funds to do the same.

"Our school system shouldn’t reflect the socioeconomic status of the area," she added. "Rather than creating a level playing field in the public education system, this could actually be creating a double disadvantage for students."

Students growing up in an affluent neighbourhood already have access to learning enrichment through lessons and sports outside of school, and that continues within the school since parents have the income to financially contribute to the school.

However, those in a less affluent neighbourhood may not have the opportunity for enrichment in the community or in the school.

Kidder isn’t suggesting school fundraising should be abolished, but rather the education ministry needs to further define what is required for core learning and what is considered enrichment.

"For example, in art class is a pencil a core tool and are pencil crayons enhanced tools?" she asked. "There are guidelines on how the funds can be spent but there are also loopholes."

Her solution? The creation of a ministry document with clearly-defined definitions and guidelines regarding school-generated funds that is a living document, reviewed and amended often as the school landscape and education needs evolve.

LOCAL IMPACT

Fundraising facts for Toronto’s school boards

| East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017

Signs of inequality in school fundraising

AARON D’ANDREA adandrea@insidetoronto.com Each school board is required by the Ontario government to include school-generated funds in its annual financial statements.

During the 2014/15 school year, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) generated close to $42.5 million in school-generated funds, while the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) raised $29.47 million.

In 2015/16, the TDSB gathered roughly $41 million in school-generated funds, and the TCDSB raised $29.18 million.

Close to 246,000 students attend the various 588 schools within the TDSB, and roughly 92,000 students make up the population within the TCDSB, which oversees 202 schools.

According to spokespeople with each board, school-by-school fundraising breakdowns couldn’t be provided unless a request was made under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Therefore, Metroland Media has filed a Freedom of Information request with each school board asking for a breakdown of every school’s fundraising records within its respective board.

l GET

CONNECTED

Have a comment?

Email us at newsroom@ insidetoronto.com

insidetoronto.com

COMMUNITY

East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017 |

4

GET

IN-STOR

E

GREEN

COUPON S FINAL W

EEKS!

LS DEALS

Ends April 30

MEET THE ENERGY EXPER advice and at select stores this weekend to get advic ms that learn about conservation programs tha can help you save electricity.

LED BULBS ENERGY STAR® certified

Hop to it

CLOTHESLINES OFF $

10

OFF

3 8

$

$

TO

Let your savings shine

Vimy Ridge Commemorations Three east Toronto events will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

In East York, The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 345, at 81 Peard Rd. will be holding a vigil and a ceremony Sunday starting at 10:30 a.m., followed by a soup lunch.

The event will also include a presentation by Palma Gurdulic, an Ontario student who in 2015 won the prestigious Beaverbrook Vimy Prize and went on a two-week trip to

Find an in-store event near you

Subject to additional terms and conditions found at torontohydro.com/coupons. Save on Energy is powered by the Independent Electricity System Operator and brought to you by Toronto Hydro. OMOfficial Mark of the Independent Electricity System Operator.

Used under licence. ®A registered trademark of Toronto Hydro Corporation used under licence. ‘Toronto Hydro’ means Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited.

East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave. at Mortimer Avenue.

Over in the Beach, the public can learn more about the 1917 battle during a presentation by local historian David Fuller titled The Battle of Vimy Ridge: 100th Anniversary on Tuesday, April 11.

Co-sponsored by the Beach and East Toronto Historical Society, the event will be held at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E. at Lee Avenue from 7 to 8:15 p.m.

All are welcome.

Icemasters celebrate JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com

torontohydro.com/coupons

England, France, and Belgium to study Canada’s First World War effort. She will be discussing her experiences and what she learned during her trip.

Community members are also invited to honour those who fought and lost their lives in the historic four-day battle during a parade Sunday starting at 1:30 p.m. at East York Collegiate Institute, 650 Cosburn Ave. at Coxwell Avenue. A service, which will include the laying of wreaths, will follow at the

The Fairmount Park Icemasters are celebrating the end of another season with a meltdown party Saturday, April 8.

The gathering will be held at Lazy Daisy’s Café, 1515 Gerrard St. E. at Cox-

well Avenue, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

The celebration will include a cash bar, complimentary snacks, a silent auction and live music.

Community members are invited to send in nominations for the annual Icemaster Awards to Warner Clarke at warner-

clarke@hotmail.com.

The Fairmount Park Icemasters is a group of community members who voluntarily maintain the natural ice rink at Fairmount Park at 1725 Gerrard St. E. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/495330507521737/ for more details.

Reignite Your Passion From Within!

Wednesday, May 3, 2:30 - 3:30 pm As our lives change, we may lose that sense of control that defines who we are and, with it, some of our enthusiasm for life. We may begin to lose some confidence along the way. Experienced life coach and dynamic motivational speaker Rosita Hall, will share how to gain back your confidence, shake off the negativity and lethargy that can accompany life’s challenges. Get energized and get focused – rediscover your passion!

insidetoronto.com

This special event is FREE. Space is limited!

RSVP (416) 331-9797 187 Wynford Drive, Toronto delmanor.com

COMMUNITY

5

Hear better this spring!

ANDREW PALAMARCHUK apalamarchuk@insidetoronto.com

Healthy Hearing Event Friday, April 28th, 9am to 5pm Metroland

3 Free hearing screening by a 3 3

Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist Free hearing aid demonstration by a Hearing Aid Manufacturer Expert Free hearing consultation by a Doctor of Audiology, 30+ years experience

Plus, enjoy refreshments and enter for your chance to win a hearing aid!+

Space is limited. Call 416.613.9826 to RSVP! Special Offer: BUY ONE GET ONE

50% OFF Dan Pearce/Metroland

FO DAN

U AVEN RTH

E

GREEN P PARKING

Lisa Martin & Rhonda Martin Hear for Life Founders

1573 Danforth Avenue, Toronto Call 416.613.9826 | Visit hearforlife.ca

*Offer valid for one qualifying purchase. Not redeemable for cash. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Ask for details in clinic. Expires May 31st, 2017. +Visit our event and complete a ballot for your chance to win. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Contest closes April 30th, 2017. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received at each participating location. Rules and regulations at clinic.

insidetoronto.com

Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave., west of Coxwell Avenue between Mortimer and Cosburn avenues.

Registration is not required. All ages are welcome. Call 416-396-3975 for more information.

CIBC

E

senting a free stage show featuring behind-thescenes stories about his experiences with authors and politicians including Alice Munro, Margaret Atwood, and Alistair MacLeod to name a few at S. Walter

EN U

Publishing icon at S. Walter Stewart library

select hearing aids*

COXWELL SUBWAY STATION

LL AV

Top: Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute student Maya Aldroubi gets ready for the Hockey 4 Youth year-end tournament at Malvern Arena Tuesday, April 4. For 35 new Canadian youth this tournament is the culmination of a six-month program that taught students from countries such as Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.

CANADA 150

As part of its Canada 150 events, the Toronto Public Library will be welcoming ’publishing icon’ and author Doug Gibson to East York.

On Tuesday, April 11 at 7 p.m., Gibson will be pre-

Book your free appointment today and enjoy the complete hearing experience:

WE COX

Maya Aldroubi came to Canada from Syria in June 2015 and began to learn to skate just one month ago.

On Tuesday, the Grade 10 Marc Garneau Collegiate student and 34 other new Canadian youth played in their first hockey tournament.

"Amazing, it’s a great opportunity," Aldroubi said after finishing her first match at Malvern Arena in Scarborough.

The tournament was organized by Hockey 4 Youth, a registered charity aimed at providing "new Canadian youth with an opportunity to play hockey at no cost while learning valuable life skills."

The program’s participants are students from East York’s Marc Garneau and Scarborough’s Lester B. Pearson Collegiate. They came from countries such as Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Iraq, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Jamaica.

Though Aldroubi just recently started to play Canada’s game, she said "now it’s my favourite sport."

Hockey 4 Youth executive director and co-founder Moezine Hasham suggested the coed program helps increase students’ self-confidence and self-esteem, which are "so critical when you’re moving to a new country."

"We believe in giving hockey to our new Canadian youth," he said. "It’s an opportunity for them to connect to Canada but then also connect with each other."

More photos at www.insidetoronto.com

| East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017

A day at the rink

East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017 |

6

EDITORIAL | OPINION

• OUR VIEW •

ABOUT US

School fundraisers create inequality for students If you think all children in Ontario’s publicly funded schools have the same opportunities, think again.

This month’s Metroland special investigation into inequalities in school fundraising uncovered what could be the tip of the iceberg.

Beyond the formula created to disperse provincial funding to schools, the schools and the people and organizations supporting them locally raise millions every year.

Parents and community members put their money where their hearts are, and boost cash-strapped schools with fundraising.

At some schools it’s a penny fair in June and a bake sale or two, at other schools there are galas and bigticket raffles - all supported through the generosity of monied parents and grandparents.

In other area’s, there’s virtually no fundraising.

According to a 2014 report by nonprofit People for Education, the top 10 per cent of fundraising schools raise as much as the bottom 81 per cent - money spent on student excursions, playground equipment, technology, arts supplies and more.

It’s no surprise growing up with the privilege that comes with wealth opens doors to additional opportunity, however, Canadians expect equality in education.

But it’s a sham.

Underfunded schools need the leg up they get from community fundraisers - in one small northern school the extra money meant the girls’ basketball team didn’t have to wear the already sweaty pinnies the boys had just competed in anymore.

In another school it could mean technical and cultural enrichment for students whose family income has already given them a leg up.

In the end, it’s not fair.

What we have learned is disturbing, but perhaps more disturbing was the message we received from most of the schools and boards we approached for fundraising details: how much does each school raise in the community?

The boards aren’t willing to divulge how much money they’re getting from their parent committees and book sales unless they are compelled to do so by legislation.

A few individual schools opened their books and we salute them; most insisted we file a freedom of information request.

We have done so, but this is a bureaucratic process and it will take time, likely months. When we get the data, we will share it with you; we’ll let you know how much your child’s school is raising and compare it to how much other schools across the province collect from their communities.

The East York Mirror, published every Thursday, is a division of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation. The Metroland family of newspapers is comprised of more than 100 community publications across Ontario.

The East York Mirror is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. Complainants are urged to bring their concerns to the attention of the newspaper and, if not satisfied, write The National NewsMedia Council, Suite 200, 890 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2H2. Phone: 416-340-1981 Web:www.mediacouncil.ca

newsroom@insidetoronto.com facebook.com/InsideToronto @InsideTOnews

Tory treads carefully around the bubble There’s a house beside a highway on-ramp in my North York neighbourhood that could be advertised as being "steps to tow trucks."

People with Texas plates bought it a year ago, renovated the front, and sold it the other week for $1.7 million, about twice what they paid.

There are almost no "bad" houses left in this city. Almost any residence can be sold, and fought over.

Two-bedroom condos are selling for what was, a few years ago, the price of a house.

And no government we have wants to do anything about it. Why would they?

Tax money keeps flowing in. Selling and fixing homes is the biggest thing

MIKE ADLER Edges of Toronto Toronto has.

We know it’s nuts. It’s entrenching the divide between Toronto’s haves and have-nots.

It’s jacking rents as owners of condos and houses pay off their investments.

Mayor John Tory met the city’s building and real estate and rental industries last week to show, he said, "a deep concern" for

insidetoronto.com

CONTACT US East York Mirror 175 Gordon Baker Road Toronto, ON M2H 0A2 Phone: 416-493-4400 Fax: 416-774-2070 Web: www.insidetoronto.com

Letters to the editor All letters must be fewer than 200 words and include your name and telephone number for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters.

those finding it difficult to live here.

He emerged, repeating there would be no "eureka" moment, no magic solution, no risky measures to imperil the gushers of money.

People in the room told Tory a price correction will come, because these things happen.

Speculators are part of the bubble, they said, but there’s no proof on who’s doing what.

A year ago, Tory dismissed a foreign-buyer tax on homes, saying Toronto isn’t Vancouver.

He’s now considering a Vancouver-style tax on vacant homes, "as in completely empty," to boost supply.

People say major bidding wars engineered by

agents drive prices up. The real estate people acknowledged the rules on that are "fairly weak." Talk to their regulator.

My brother is renting a North York house from a man in China who bought it a year ago.

Another brother was just outbid on a house by a company, not a person, in Bloor West Village.

Half the city is rich on paper, and half is either trapped in ancient rentcontrolled apartments or paying whatever rents the market will bear.

We haven’t talked enough about what this is doing to Toronto, or how to fix it. We should.

Reach Mike Adler at madler@insidetoronto.com.

WHO WE ARE Delivery For all delivery inquiries, please e-mail customersupport@metroland. com or call 1-855-853-5613.

Publisher Dana Robbins General Manager John Willems Director of Advertising Cheryl Phillips

Editor-in-Chief Metroland Central Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Toronto Grace Peacock Managing Editor Georgia Balogiannis

Director Distribution Mike Banville Director Creative Services Katherine Porcheron Advertising Manager Anne Beswick

COMMUNITY

7

The City of Toronto is hosting an information session on coyotes Monday, April 10.

Hosted by Toronto Animal Services, the event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave. at Mortimer

Avenue.

It will feature guest speakers from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Coyote Watch Canada.

Some of the topics of discussion will include coyote behaviour in the urban environment, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and

how to coexist with coyotes in Toronto.

Coyotes, which tend to thrive in urban areas due to the abundance of food and shelter available to them, are an important part of the ecosystem as they help control rodent and rabbit populations.

Call 416-448-7297 or visit http://www.toronto.ca/coyote for more information.

Spring Special 1077 LESLIE STREET

TOTAL $100 REBATE

To book your service appointment email us: service@toyotaonthepark.ca

or call 416-391-6800 Sales 416-391-6770

With purchase of 4 Michelin Passenger or Light Truck Tires

SALES • SERVICE • PARTS • BODYSHOP • Shuttle Service • Wi-Fi • Express Lube (No appointment necessary) • Waiting area with refreshments EARN MILES HERE

LESLIE AVE

DON VALLEY PARKWAY

BAYVIEW AVE

TOTAL $70 REBATE

With Purchase of a set of 4 Eligible Tires

*$40 MANUFACTURERS MAIL IN REBATE PLUS $30 DEALER CREDIT UPON INSTALLATION

*$70 MANUFACTURES PREPAID VISA CARD PLUS $30 DEALER CREDIT UPON INSTALLATION

APRIL 6 - APRIL 30, 2017

TOTAL $80 REBATE

With purchase of 4 BF GOODRICH Passenger or Light Truck Tires

With purchase of 4 Eligible Tires

HWY 401

APRIL 6 - APRIL 30, 2017

APRIL 6 - APRIL 30, 2017

EGLINTON AVE ST CLAIR AVE

Please see our reviews online

TOTAL $100 REBATE

With Purchase of 4 Uniroyal Passenger or Light Truck Tires

SHEPPARD AVE

*$50 MANUFACTURERS MAIL IN REBATE PLUS $30 DEALER CREDIT UPON INSTALLATION

das Street East.

Created in 2014 by 55 Division’s former crime prevention/social media officer Rob McDonald, the initiative outfits teenagers from the city’s east end with prom and graduation dresses/suits as well as shoes and accessories.

Students can pick up pieces Sunday, April 30

from 1 to 4 p.m. at Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre, 86 Blake St., which is south of Danforth Avenue and west of Jones Avenue.

Those who would like to take part must bring their student card.

For more information, call Const. Pavlina Jaresova on 416-808-5500.

WASH COMPLIMENTARY CAR WASH WITH EVERY SERVICE (MACHINE EXTERIOR ONLY(

TOTAL $80 REBATE

See your service adviser for details

YONGE ST

APRIL 6 - APRIL 30, 2017

*$70 MANUFACTURERS MAIL IN REBATE PLUS $30 DEALER CREDIT UPON INSTALLATION

Fifty-five Division is looking for donations for the fourth annual edition of its 911 Prom program.

Dresses, handbags, shoes, suits, ties, jewelry and clothes hangers are especially needed.

People can drop off new and gently used items at the local police station at 101 Coxwell Ave. at Dun-

*$50 MANUFACTURES PREPAID VISA CARD PLUS $30 DEALER CREDIT UPON INSTALLATION

APRIL 6 - APRIL 30, 2017

TOTAL $100 REBATE

With the Purchase of 4 Qualifying Tires

APRIL 6 - APRIL 30, 2017

*$70 MANUFACTURERS MAIL IN REBATE PLUS $30 DEALER CREDIT UPON INSTALLATION

EXPRESS LUBE SERVICE $ AS 95 LOW AS

INS F TA RE LL E AT ION

JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com

| East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017

Prom donations sought

Coyote info session Monday

FROM

40

+ HST SYNTHETIC OIL EXTRA

BUY A SET OF

WIPER BLADES AND GET 1 FREE JUG OF WASHER FLUID

*This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotions and does not apply to wiper inserts. Over the counter only. Only available at Toyota on the Park.

Expires April 30, 2017

GET THE RIGHT TIRES AT THE RIGHT PRICE!

Join us on Sunday, April 23rd from 1-3pm in the Magnificent Valley at Lawrence & Bayview!

Located at 411 Lawrence Avenue East in Toronto, you can bring the whole family to experience Crestwood Valley Day Camp. There will be a carnival as well as snacks prepared by Rose Reisman.

Please RSVP at www.crestwoodcamp.com

Crestwood Valley Day Camp insidetoronto.com

Register now at www.crestwoodcamp.com, www.crestwoodkids.com or by calling 416-444-9595

8 East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017 |

SAVE 35% ON ALL WALL*WITH MOUNTS! PURCHASE OF ANY TV

55"

4K SMART

NEWS

Community rallies for family No one injured in two-alarm blaze

SENIORS

EVERY tuesday is DAY! EGLINTON CROSSTOWN UPDATE:

ASK FOR YOUR

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT!

OPEN HOUSE MEETING

LAIRD STATION Metrolinx is building the Eglinton Crosstown, Toronto’s new 19-kilometre light rail transit (LRT) line that will run along Eglinton Avenue with a central 10 km underground section. The Crosstown will connect Mount Dennis in the west to Kennedy Road in the east, and the new service will be up to 60% faster than the bus service today. With 25 stations and stops and connections to 3 TTC subway stations, 54 local bus routes, 3 GO Transit lines and the UP Express, the Crosstown will improve travel times and change the way we move through the heart of the city.

Join us at our upcoming open house and learn about the future Laird Station, one of 15 underground stations on the new Eglinton line now under construction.

Join Metrolinx and its constructor, Crosslinx Transit Solutions (CTS) to find out: • • • • •

what construction is happening in your neighbourhood when it is happening why it needs to happen how it may impact you who to contact if you have questions/concerns

Donations are pouring in to help a family of five who lost most of their belongings in a March 31 fire on Coxwell Avenue, just south of Danforth Avenue.

The Rogers family mom Tiffany, dad Michael and children Joseph, 8, Michael, 4, and Addison, 3 live next door to a multiunit house that caught fire shortly after 5 p.m. Friday.

The roof of their home as well as all of the contents of their bedrooms were destroyed by smoke, fire and the water used to extinguish it.

Fortunately, no one was injured in the two-alarm blaze.

The family cat was temporarily missing but has since been located.

The Rogers, whose sons attend the nearby Earl Haig Public School, are currently staying with relatives.

Less than 24 hours after the fire, community members and friends came forward in droves to help the family, who did not have contents insurance, with donations of clothing as well as cash to help them

Joanna Lavoie/Metroland

Donations are pouring in for a family of five who lost most of their belongings in a March 31 fire. with their basic needs.

"I am very overwhelmed with people’s generosity," said Jane Somers, a family friend who put a call out for assistance on a few local Facebook groups.

"My brother lost his house to a fire years ago and it just came to me, it was a no brainer to help."

Anyone wanting to help the family can email Som-

The War Amps Key Tag Service It works! Nearly 13,000 sets of lost keys are returned every year.

Thursday, April 20, 2017 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

“Thank you for the safe return of my keys! My car fob would have cost $265 to replace,so I am especially happy to have it back.”– Joffre

Leaside Memorial Gardens 1073 Millwood Road

Order key tags online.

Visit the Crosstown Community Office at 660 Eglinton Avenue East (at Bayview Avenue) for more information.

insidetoronto.com

Sign up at www.thecrosstown.ca/sign-up or download the aCrosstown mobile app to get real-time traffic information for the Eglinton corridor.

Tel.: 416-482-7411

www.thecrosstown.ca

EGLINTON CROSSTOWN facebook.com/thecrosstown

twitter.com/crosstownTO

The War Amps 1 800 250-3030 waramps.ca Visit our website to make a donation or for information about leaving a gift in your will.

Charitable Registration No.:13196 9628 RR0001

www.insidetoronto.com/urepor t

1298

JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com

ewsroom@insidetoronto.com

$

120Hz

uReport | n

#103579

4K HDR

ers at somersjane48@gmail.com.

Gift cards, clothes, and toiletries are especially needed.

People can also drop off donations for the family on the porch of 321 Kingswood Rd. A relative has also started a crowdfunding campaign to collect $5,000 needed to replace furniture, appliances, clothing, baby supplies, and the children’s belongings.

In a post on the GoFundMe page, a family member said that the home is "absolutely unlivable" as a large portion of the roof is now gone and the dwelling has extensive water damage. The relative went on to say that it is estimated that 80 per cent of the family’s belongings are destroyed.

"We were able to grab some clothes, but otherwise nothing else," reads the post, which also expressed gratitude to the community for its support in the hours after the fire broke out.

"To top it off, my brother just started an at-home business, and is unable to obtain supplies or computer documents until further notice."

Visit https://www.gofundme.com/coxwell-avefire-destroys-home for more information or to make a donation.

ENVIRONMENT

9

Heritage award for ’Great White Oak’ Weekend Easter events JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com One of Leaside’s most notable landmarks is getting some important recognition.

The community’s ’Great White Oak", which is located at St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church on Bayview Avenue, is the first heritage tree to be recognized through the Forests Ontario Heritage Tree 150 program.

Back in 1890, one of Leaside’s main founders, William Lea, set aside a half acre of his land to construct the Leaside Mission, which was later replaced by St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church. The

church was the only public building in the area and was the town hall of the Town of Leaside, which was incorporated in 1913.

The white oak tree in the front of St. Cuthbert’s appears in numerous photographs, notably a homecoming celebration for soldiers returning from the First World War. The tree has survived several major storms and other weather occurrences.

Throughout the year, Forests Ontario, a nonprofit charity, in partnership with TD Bank Group will be acknowledging 150 heritage trees.

A community event ho-

Justin Greaves/Metroland

The Great White Oak at St. Cuthebert’s Anglican Church was recently receognized through the Forests Ontario Heritage Tree Program - tree celebrates Leaside’s founding family, first to receive Heritage Tree 150 recognition nouring Leaside’s Great White Oak was held on

Saturday, March 25 at St. Cuthbert’s.

A couple of weekend Easter events are on tap this weekend.

The Easter Bunny will be paying a visit to Community Centre 55 on Saturday, April 8 for the 15th annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event.

The pancake breakfast, which also includes sausages, coffee, tea and juice, will have its first sitting at 8 a.m., followed by a second at 9 a.m. Egg hunts are planned for 8:40 and 9:40 a.m. Admission is a suggested donation of $3.

CareVillage, a volunteer-run, nonprofit that helps east Toronto families, is hosting a funfilled, family Easter party

l GET

CONNECTED

Visit insidetoronto.com/ events to submit your own community events for online publishing.

Visit our website today to register!

| East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017

CANADA 150

this Sunday, April 9.

From 10 a.m. to noon, community members are invited to attend a Bunny Hop, which will include games, face painting, and prizes. The festivities will take place at the KaZa Family Centre, 1386 Danforth Ave., between Greenwood and Coxwell avenues.

Real Estate

East York Mirror t 1SFTT 3VO t t homefinder.ca

SUSAN GUCCI real estate team

416∙443∙0300 susangucci.com *TREB 2015-16 dollar volume sold E03

DESIRABLE TOPHAM PARK Charming 1 1/2 storey home on generous 40 ft lot awaits your personal touch. Large principal rooms, eat in kitchen, separate entrance to basement.

Heated sunroom for enjoying your morning coffee any time of the year. Long private drive with detached garage.

Walk to schools, parks, and nearby bus. Downtown in mere minutes. Great family neighbourhood centred around a community park for a small town feel. This desirable little pocket has everything families are looking for.

18 Gardens Crescent $679,000 OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

FIND YOUR

PERFECT MATCH! Why use HomeFinder.ca?

t 0GGFST UIF CFTU EFNPHSBQIJD BOE MPDBM JOGP t 'PMMPX B MJTUJOH BOE HFU VQEBUFT QSJDF DIBOHFT PQFO IPVTF TPME

t 'MFYJCMF TFBSDI QBSBNFUFST t "EWBODFE NBQQJOH UFDIOPMPHJFT

a division of Metroland Media Group Ltd.

insidetoronto.com

t MJTUJOHT UP CSPXTF GSPN t BHFOUT UP DPOOFDU XJUI t /PUJĂĽDBUJPOT XIFO OFX IPNFT BSF BWBJMBCMF UIBU NFFU ZPVS DSJUFSJB

10 East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017 |

FRANK LEO OPULENT KINGSWAY RESIDENCE Backing Onto Humber River, Premium 350 Ft Lot, Landscaped Resort Like Oasis, Inground Pool, Cabana, Patio, Amazing Views, Stately Renovated 5 Bedroom 2 Storey, 6 Bathrooms, Exudes Charm, Character & Luxury. Crown Mouldings, Heated Floors, Formal Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Finished Bsmt, Nanny Suite, Master Bedroom Retreat, Walkout to Spectacular Balcony, Elegance Personified, Steps to Amenities & Subway! $3,127,000!

BROKER Sponsor of

Children’s Miracle Network & Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation MINUTES FROM GTA Large And Completely Renovated 2-Storey Home Nestled On Gorgeous 12+ Acre Property Located In Caledon!! Open Concept Main Floor Features An Amazing Custom Gourmet Kitchen Designed For Entertainment, Great Room With Vaulted Ceiling, Master Bedroom With W/O To Balcony. Municipal Water Recently Connected! Future Potential…Must Be Seen Only $1,999,000!!

• #1 in Toronto (Central, East and West combined) By Units of Listings Sold for All Companies of All Brokers and Sales Representatives for 2015 and 2016.* • #1 Individual Re/Max Agent in Canada** • #2 Individual Re/Max Agent World Wide***

5 ACRES IN STOUFFVILLE!

Renovated Ranch Bungalow with 2 car Garage on a Huge Lot with 224 ft frontage.

Build your dream home! Situated at the end of the road with breathtaking scenic views. Adjacent 5 acre lot also available. Only $1,499,000 ER ANOTH SOLD

AN ENTERTAINER’S DREAM!!

HUGE LOT STEPS TO AVENUE RD

Stunning Custom-Built 4 Bedroom Home!! Amazing Open Concept Main Floor W/ Modern Kitchen, Separate Living & Dining Rooms, Large Master W/Ensuite, Finished Basement W/Sep Entrance, Incredible Backyard & Rooftop Patios Make This Home Perfect For Hosting Summer Parties! Absolutely Must Be Seen, Only $1,290,000!!!

Attention builders, renovators and end-users!! Charming bungalow on huge 50 X 115 ft lot in Bedford Park. Amazing opportunity to live in one of Toronto’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. Move in now or build your dream home. Situated among multi-million dollar custom homes. Excellent location close to Hwy, TTC, schools, parks, shopping and more only SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 193% OF ASKING!!

ER ANOTH D L SO

GORGEOUS ExECUTIVE HOME!!

Absolutely Stunning 4 Bedroom Home Located In Prime Greensborough Community!! Approx. 2800 S/F. Large Open Concept Layout Features An Oversized Kitchen, Living/Dining Rooms, Separate Family Room And Professionally Finished Basement. Close To Top-Rated Schools & GO Transit! Incredible Opportunity.t

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 102% OF ASKING!!

RARE ANNEx MULTIPLEx! Huge 3917 sq ft 6 Unit semi next to U of T with $120K net income (6% Cap!) Must be sold with attached 6 unit semi (12 total units ) Renovations required, Million + profit potential! Amazing Value and Incredible Opportunity At Only $1,999,000!

ER ANOTH D L O S

ISLINGTON VILLAGE!!

SPRAWLING 2 STOREY

insidetoronto.com

Prime neighbourhood and premium 50ft lot, surrounded by million dollar plus homes. Detached, stucco exterior finish, circular drive, open concept living room, formal dining room, finished basement, huge backyard, fantastic investment only $1,250,000

Detached 4 bedroom, double garage, large kitchen, bright sunlit open concept living room, formal dining room, main floor family room, master bedroom with 5 piece ensuite + walk-in closet, finished basement fabulous location.

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 132% OF ASKING!!

CUSTOM RENOVATED WITH ADDITION

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE BUNGALOW!

Situated on a premium 50 x 153 ft lot, detached 2 storey, double garage ( currently used as a work shop), 5 car parking, 4 bedrooms, office, skylight, open concept kitchen and living room, formal dining room, main floor family room, walk out to huge deck, overlooking spa, inground pool, close to amenities, amazing opportunity only $999,900!!

Huge renovated 70 foot long bungalow on a large lot with rare private drive and garage. 2700 sq ft of living space! Potential to add 2 more storeys.

Enormous High Basement. Perfect to live in or add on. New kitchens & Baths. Huge Potential!

Only $999,000!

FREE PROFESSIONAL BUYER SERVICE:

WEST REALTY INC., Brokerage Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

• Find out about the newest homes on the market that meet your needs • Get more informed about the specific areas and how to get the best price • Find out how to get the best mortgage rates and saving programs, plus much more - Call today!! *According to a study of MLS data prepared by an independent auditor of Real Estate Statistics. **for # of Transactions 2015. ***for Dollar Volume 2015 and 2016.

SELL Your Home FASTER and for MORE MONEY! • Your Home Advertised 24 Hours a Day Until Sold • Your Home Advertised to Millions on www.GetLeo.com • Learn the Secrets of Selling your Home, without ineffective Open Houses • Your Home Listed in Full Colour Print Ads Until It’s Sold • Our team of Professionals for the same price as hiring a single broker • Get up to $10,000 no interest for 60 days****

• Total service guarantee in writing • Your Home Sold Guaranteed, or I’ll Buy it**** • Competitive Rates, E ceptional service • Award Winning Results!

• In Depth Neighbourhood Report for each Property We Sell

| East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017

GUARANTEED HOME SELLING SYSTEM

11

FREE Confidential Home Evaluations.

PRESTIGIOUS YORKVILLE/ROSEDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD!

Luxury 2 Bedroom Plus Den Corner Suite With Thousands In Upgrades. Open Concept Living And Dining Rooms, Walkout To Large Balcony, Fabulous South East Views, Gorgeous Floors and Finishes, Modern Kitchen With Stainless Steel Appliances, Steps To Subway, Shops, Restaurants, Entertainment, Schools, Universities, Parks & All Amenities. Prime Location, Fabulous Opportunity, Excellent Investment, Only $964,900!!

STUNNING RAVINE LOT!!!

RENOVATED 2 STOREY $849,900

LIVE/WORK OPPORTUNITY!

DEEP LOT IN PRIME LOCATION!

Stylish, Detached 3 Bedroom Home Situated On Desirable Family Friendly Court!! Renovated Throughout, Gorgeous Gourmet Kitchen W/ Centre Island, Open Living & Dining Rooms, Tasteful Finishes Throughout, Finished Basement and more. Must Be Seen, Only $895,000!!!

Interlock driveway, gleaming hardwood floors, open concept family & living rooms with gas fireplace, formal dining room, granite countertop, travertine tile floor, stainless steel appliances, w/o patio, spacious backyard, 4 bedroom, master with full ensuite + walkin closet, prof. Finished bsmnt, thousands spent, fabulous neighbourhood, amazing opportunity!!

2 Storey on Large 42x168 lot. Busy street perfect for business owner, investor, or developer.

Currently Main Floor Hair Salon with $100K potential income. 2 Bdrm apt upstairs. Potential bsmt apt. 10 Car parking. Only $849,000.

Large detached 3 bedroom solid brick home on deep 35 X 133ft lot. Loads of potential. Hardwood floors. Spacious living and dining rooms. Eat-in kitchen. Full of character. Finished basement with kitchen and separate entrance. Attached garage.

Incredible location only $799,900!!

R

E ANOTH D SOL

3 CAR GARAGE, TORONTO DETACHED $699,900

UNIQUE LOW-RISE 3 BDRM CONDO

STUNNING DETACHED!

INCOME PRODUCING RENOVATED SEMI

QUIET COURTYARD

Situated on a premium pie shaped lot, open concept living room, formal dining room.

Renovated kitchen, granite countertop, with W/o to patio overlooking large lot. Large Master bedroom, finished basement, long private driveway, Amazing Value & opportunity!

Absolutely gorgeous 3 bd condo, filled with old world charm & many upgrades. Beautiful reno’d kitchen, new bathrm. Spacious living rm. Rarely available low-rise on Oriole Pkwy! Heritage site with only 31 units. Locker included. Incredible Yonge/Eglinton location with all conveniences. Very unique only $699,900!

Bright & beautiful home in prime neighborhood with many updates including renovated kitchen and baths, hardwood floors, open concept Living & Dining Rooms, freshly painted. Large 2 bdrm in-law suite with eat-in kitchen, 4pc bath, spacious living room, separate laundry, and above grade windows. Incredible value only $649,000!

3 Self-Contained Units! Fantastic Live-In With Income Opportunity Or Invest! Three Apartments 2 x 2 Bdrms and 1x1 Bdrm . Great Rental Income!

Backing onto Humber River and mins to Humber college and all amenities.

Spacious home with large fenced backyard. Huge master bedroom. Updated kitchen. Fireplace in family room. Large open concept living room and dining room w/walk-out to large deck. Finished bsmt. Quiet courtyard location. Wonderful family friendly location. Excellent value Only $599,900!

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 123% OF ASKING!!

DEEP 169FT LOT

STUNNING END-UNIT

TRANSIT SCORE 100! BIKE SCORE 100!

RENOVATED DETACHED $599,000

AMAzING VALUE!!

Wow! Totally renovated solid brick 3bd home.

Beautifully finished with hardwood flrs thru-out. New eat-in kitchen has Stainless steel appls. Walk-out from dining room to gorgeous fully fenced 169ft deep lot. Brand new finished basement w/4pc bath. New furnace, new A/C, new windows. Excellent location with park in front. Close to all amenities. Only $599,900!

Gorgeous freehold 3bd, 3 bath. Like a model home! Spacious eat-in kitchen with granite counters, lots of cupboards + breakfast bar. Bright living rm w/potlights and wired for surround sound. Gorgeous master w/ensuite and walk-in closet. W/O from Family Rm to Deck & fenced Backyard. No expense spared. Wonderfully spacious home with amazing layout. Only $599,900!

Perfectly Located Steps to Waterfront, 2 beds, 2 baths, split-plan layout with open concept indoor and outdoor space. High end finishes, Floor to ceiling panoramic views of the lake, amazing amenities, Locker and Parking, All for $599,800.

Beautiful home in family friendly neighborhood with new hardwood flooring, renovated baths, updated bdrms, freshly painted throughout and new deck! Optional separate entrance to lower level featuring a large above grade family room, 2 additional bdrms, 3pc bath and spacious rec room. Absolutely gorgeous!

Large 3 Bedroom Semi With Loads Of Potential!!

Open Concept Living/Dining, Eat-In Kitchen, Large Bedrooms, Finished Basement W/Kitchen, Attached Garage, 3-Car Private Driveway, Huge 180’ Deep Lot & Much More! Close To School, Parks, Community Centre & Transit. Fantastic Opportunity, Only $549,900!

R

E ANOTH D L O S

4 LEVEL BACKSPLIT $549,000!

Beautiful Large Home with Expanded Entries and $15K Reno’d Washroom for wheelchair access. Huge Family room with walkout.

Thousands in upgrades including roof/ windows/furnace. Lovely Open Concept. Steps to Great Schools. Super Value!

STUNNING VIEWS AT YONGE & SHEPPARD!

RENOVATED TOWNHOUSE!

VALUE PLUS!

ExCELLENT VALUE!!

Luxury sub-penthouse condo. Bright and spacious. Kitchen with granite counters, slate floors and breakfast bar. 2 walk-outs to extremely large balcony with unobstructed views. Floor to ceiling windows. Open concept living and dining room. Resort style amenities and incredible location! Only $387,000!!

Spacious professionally renovated 3 bdrm townhouse with lakeview in prime location close to all amenities, transit and major highways! Open concept with huge master bdrm, renovated kitchen with granite counters and maplewood cabinets, stainless-steel appliances!

Simply move in and enjoy! Only $329,900!!

Wow! Incredibly spacious 3 bd 2 bath home.

Hardwood floors thru-out. Renovated kitchen.

Large living and dining room. Spacious bedrooms.

Above grade recreation room with walkout to fenced yard. Garage and more. Only $299,900!!

Bright, clean and spacious 1 plus 1 bdrm!

Building loaded with amenities in a great location in the city! Large kitchen with breakfast bar, spacious living room with soaring 10 foot ceilings, ensuite laundry! Near transit and major highways.

Just move in and enjoy!

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 100% OF ASKING!!

****Certain Conditions may apply. Not intended to solicit persons under contract. ReMax West Realty Inc. does not guarantee the sale of your home. Exclusively offered by Frank Leo. Copyright© 2009 Frank Leo

insidetoronto.com

SEE MORE PHOTOS: www.GetLeo.com Call Today 416-917-LION (5466) and Start Packing!

COLUMN

HEY, TORONTO! JOIN THE CLEANUP THIS APRIL.

21

Community Clean-up Days

APRIL

keover 20-Minute Ma School Corporate and APRIL

East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017 |

12

22&23

Sign up at livegreentoronto.ca

insidetoronto.com

Lead Sponsor

Broadcast Sponsor

Sponsors

Program Partners

Tory shows his strategy in Ontario election He did it again.

On Monday morning in the Bloor-Yonge subway station, Mayor John Tory put the boot - or, more precisely, the loafer - to the Ontario Liberal government and Premier Kathleen Wynne.

As stated above, not for the first time. Just last month, Tory hosted Wynne’s finance minister, Charles Sousa, in his office, and before a phalanx of reporters and cameras took his government to task for its calculated decision to disallow Toronto’s plan to toll the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway. Sousa stood there grim-faced, no doubt hoping this might be the last of it.

No such luck. The next day, Tory stood beside federal Liberal MP Adam Vaughan and Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, to emphasize the point that Ottawa was a friend to Toronto while Queen’s Park might not be.

And on Monday, he used the

DAVID NICKLE The City relatively generous Liberal budget - billions into new infrastructure - to shame Wynne once more.

Tory is striking a soft spot and he knows it. Wynne is historically unpopular so much so that she is in danger of losing once-safe Liberal seats in Toronto. As an ally or a threat: Tory is formidable either way.

Playing the threat is a good strategy, heading into the provincial budget - the last one before the more dubious 2018 election year budget. Funding for the downtown relief line approved in 2017 is much more secure

than phantom promises in 2018.

It also might seem a good strategy going into the provincial election next year. It certainly makes Toronto a player in that game and, played properly, it could turn into a win for Toronto.

But as the game intensifies, it will also turn into a political dilemma for Mayor Tory, who will be facing his own re-election campaign that same year. If polls don’t dramatically change, Wynne’s Liberals will be the long-shot, and Tory will have to choose between the New Democratic Party and the Progressive Conservatives - the party he once led.

And that is no choice at all.

David Nickle is a reporter and columnist covering Toronto City Hall for Metroland Media Toronto. He can be reached at dnickle@insidetoronto.com. Follow him on Twitter at @davidnickle, and InsideToronto on Facebook

EVENTS

13

High Performance Thinking for Business and Career Success WHEN: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. WHERE: S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave., Toronto CONTACT: S. Walter Stewart Library, wastaff@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: This 2-part workshop series teaches you powerful strategies to help you achieve all your goals (and then some!).Fridays, April 7 and 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Drop in.

No registration required. Free.

l Saturday, April 8 Pancake breakfast WHEN: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. WHERE: Leaside Presbyterian Church, 670 Eglinton Avenue East (north, west corner of Hanna), Toronto CONTACT: PHYLLIS SPENCE, 416-4220510, admin@leasidepresbyterianchurch.ca, www.leasidepresbyterianchurch.ca COST: Free will donation Pancakes, sausages, hash browns & fresh fruit!A free will offering will be received. Proceeds will go to church programs.

Repair Café WHEN: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHERE: Riverdale Branch parking lot, 370 Broadview Ave., Toronto CONTACT: Riverdale Branch, 416-393-

l GET

CONNECTED

Visit insidetoronto.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing.

7720 COST: Don’t throw it away! Bring your broken home appliances and electronics to the library and get volunteers from the Repair Café to help you fix it. Note that there are no guarantees that any item will be successfully repaired.At the door registration only. In case of rain, event will take place indoors.

Family Workshops: Easter Egg Painting WHEN: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Road, Toronto CONTACT: 416-396-2819, todmorden@toronto.ca COST: $12/8 Three dates for this popular workshop: choose April 8, 9 or 15.Learn this ancient art form.

Suitable for ages 8 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call to register.

l Monday, April 10 Toronto Theatre Organ Society: Beyond the Rocks WHEN: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. WHERE: Kimbourne Park United Church, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd., Toronto CONTACT: Toronto Theatre Organ

Society, box-office@ttos.ca, www.ttos.ca COST: $20 TTOS in association with the Toronto Silent Film Festival presents the 1922 Beyond the Rocks and the 1921 The Playhouse.

l Wednesday, April 12 Batters Up! Cookie Workshop WHEN: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. WHERE: Left Field Brewery, 36 Wagstaff Drive, Toronto CONTACT: Layers Cakery & Cookies, 416-9887302, Layerscakery@yahoo.ca COST: $25 Choose from a Easter Cookie Kit or a Spring Cookie Kit - or maybe do both. Leave with cookies decorated, having made new friends and a gift for yourself or to take for Easter Dinner.

Financing post-secondary workshop WHEN: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. WHERE: S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave., Toronto CONTACT: S. Walter Stewart Library, 416-396-3975 COST: Not Enough Money to Send Your Children to University? Come learn about your options

5 things to do this weekend l Thursday, April 6 Toronto Silent Film Festival WHEN: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Various venues, Various venues, Toronto CONTACT: torontosilentfilm@gmail.com, http://www.torontosilentfilmfestival.com/ COST: $10-$20 Where Images do the Talking!

April 6 to 11 and April 23.

| East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017

l Friday, April 7

l Friday, April 7 TIFF Kids International Film Festival WHEN: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

WHERE: TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West, Toronto CONTACT: 4165998433, customerrelations@tiff.net, tiff.net/kids COST: $10.00-$14.00 TIFF’s second biggest film festival offers unique screening experiences for the youngest film-lovers. Runs April 7-23.

The Green Living Show WHEN: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. WHERE: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W., Toronto CONTACT: Erika Navarro, 905346-1230, enavarro@enterprisecanada.com, http://www.greenlivingshow.ca/ COST: $10-$15

Metroland file photo

Sheridan Hill, 8, creates some pedal power during a previoius Green Living Show in Toronto. This year’s event takes place April 7 to 9.

Canada’s largest healthy living show, dedicated to simple solutions for leading a healthy and sustainable lifestyle April 7-9.

l Saturday, April 8 Vimy 100 Toronto WHEN: 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Blvd., Toronto CONTACT: fortyork@toronto.ca, www.toronto.ca/fortevents COST: The City of Toronto honours the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge on April 8 and 9 at

Fort York National Historic Site.

l Sunday, April 9 Wychwood Vintage Clothing Show WHEN: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St, Toronto CONTACT: Jeff Gadsden, 647-236-3277, gadsden@antiqueshowscanada.com, www.antiqueshowscanada.com COST: $10.00 Shoppers dressed in head-to-toe Vintage. A retro space packed to the skylights with vintage fashion.

4th

ANNUAL

WHO IS A FAMILY CAREGIVER?

Are you?

ARE YOU A DAUGHTER, HUSBAND, WIFE, FATHER, SON, MOTHER OR FRIEND OF SOMEONE WHO NEEDS YOUR CARE?

FREE ADMISSION! Great Speakers • Prizes • Free Massage

Come to the show and get the help you need!

Y ES , I A M THIS SH !

IS FOR Y OW OU!

REGISTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A SPECTACULAR CAREGIVER PAMPERING BASKET! SAVETE!

DA THE

VISIT:

CAREGIVERSHOW.CA

Friday, June 9, 2017 •Hours 10am - 5pm

Ontario Science Centre - Toronto 770 Don Mills Road

LEARN. CONNECT. REJUVENATE.

Wearegivingawayupto

8,500

$

...for your feedback

Visit:pulseresearch.com/toronto/

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Sponsor or Exhibitor information, please contact RONIT WHITE at rwhite@metroland.com or 416-774-2247

No purchase necessary. Skill testing question required. One (1) entry per person. The Contest is open to residents of Ontario who have attained the age of 18 as at the start of the Contest Period and have not previously completed the Metroland Readers Survey. Draw will be held at 1:00 pm PST on April 19, 2017. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Six (6) prizes are available to be won: one (1) grand prize consisting of a cheque for $5,000 CDN (ARV $5,000 CDN), two (2) second prizes each consisting of a cheque for $1,000 CDN (ARV $1,000 CDN each) and three (3) third prizes each consisting of a cheque in the amount of $500 CDN (ARV $500 CDN each). Contest Period opens at 9:00 am ET February 6, 2017 and ends at 11:59 pm ET on April 17, 2017. For information on how to enter and complete contest rules visit pulseresearch.com/toronto/.

insidetoronto.com

&

WELLNESS

East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017 |

14

Near-death experience resulted in hard-fought, stressful legal battle

SHOP SMART

$100 WORTH OF

GROCERY COUPONS EVERY WEEK!

x 10re

mopons! ve * cou xclusi e *

AVE $1

SAVE $2

Order on Save.ca/coupons or Save.ca mobile app

SAVE

Select Coupon Delivery

Redeem & Save

Print-at-Home or Mail-to-Home

At any major retailer across Canada**

insidetoronto.com

SAVE MORE WITH THE FREE Save.ca MOBILE APP

* Coupon artwork depicted is for advertising purposes only. For current available coupons please visit save.ca/coupons. **Some restrictions may apply. See coupon for redemption instructions.

l Continued from page 1

significant impacts on her mental and emotional health.

"This trauma changed my life forever," Harvey shared during a recent interview at Riverdale café.

"My life is now different but I don’t think of that as a bad thing."

Harvey’s near-death experience also resulted in a stressful and hard-fought legal battle, which only wrapped up in January 2016.

"Finally I’m starting to get healthy," said Harvey, a North York native who has lived near Pape and Danforth avenues since 2004.

She only started sharing her story publicly a year ago.

Now that she’s able to focus on moving forward with her life, Harvey is devoting some of her energy to helping improve the lives of others who have gone through similar experiences.

"Now I feel like I’m in a position where I’ve got my life together enough that I can give some hope to other people," said Harvey, who said one of the most difficult aspects of going through a traumatic injury was accessing the resources she needed to live well and better navigate the system once she got past her immediate health needs.

"I wasn’t going to let that happen to other people."

As part of her research, she stumbled upon the American Trauma Society’s Trauma Survivors Network and brought the idea to St. Mike’s. The ATS is a leading organization for trauma care and injury prevention in the United States.

"They really ran with it," smiled Harvey, who has also helped create a trauma survivors peer support drop-in at St. Mike’s. The new initiative kicks off Friday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Room 211, at 209 Victoria St.,

second floor.

"I’m really excited to take on this new experience. This is helping me more than it has helped anyone so far," Harvey said.

Amanda McFarlan, the trauma program registry manager and quality assurance specialist at St. Mike’s, said the hospital knew there were pieces missing for survivors of traumatic injuries and wanted to do more to help people live better.

"We felt there was sort of a gap in our understanding of what happens to trauma patients once they leave the hospital," she said during a recent interview. "We help people in the short term but we really want to help improve their life in the long term."

The new trauma survivors program at St. Mike’s has been named My BeST (Beyond Surviving to Thriving).

"This is really an opportunity for trauma survivors to connect with one another," McFarlan said, expressing her appreciation to Harvey for approaching St. Mike’s, the first Canadian hospital to join the ATS’ network of peer support groups, with this idea.

Aside from helping start a new trauma survivor’s network and drop-in at St. Mike’s, Harvey has also recently completed a four-day course on chronic pain management at the South Riverdale Community Health Centre. She’s now a certified peer leader and will be helping others learn more about how to better manage their pain.

As her wellness improves, Harvey said she hopes to get more involved in advocating for safer streets.

In the meantime, she’s enjoying spending quality time with her sons Andrew, 9, and Paul, 10, and her husband Peter, who runs his own catering and event planning business, PG Harvey Events.

Email mybest@smh.ca for more information about St. Mike’s new My BeST Trauma Survivors’ Network.

-with files from Torstar News

Choose to Boost Veggies & Fruit!

Tip #1: Get kids in the kitchen!

Kids who help prepare meals at home tend to eat more veggies & fruit! These kids were also better at choosing healthy foods for themselves.

15

.COM

HUMMINGBIRDS HOME

With a Beautiful New Feeder e

Toronto East – Leaside 939 Eglinton Ave. East (Eglinton/Laird) 416-646-2439

Scarborough-Pickering 609 Kingston Rd. (Hwy 2 & Whites Rd.) 905-231-0459

W ON EE T K HI EN S D !

www.UrbanNatureStore.ca

| East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017

THEY ARE BACK

Buy tickets online & SAVE!

Plan your visit to this year’s Show!

Buy Online:

94% off See Planet in Focus Film Favourites for free

Taste delicious local food with vegetarian & gluten-free options

Try local wines, craft beers and ciders

Take a free yoga or fitness class

Test drive your next green ride

Shop from 1,000’s of products and services

WIN

G Adventures’ Local Living Ecuador – Amazon Jungle tour for two

179

$

Buy Online:

61% off

starts at

29

$

$179 for 1 Year of Unlimited Laser Hair Removal for a Combination of Up to 6 Body Areas (a $3,000 Value) from Atlantis Health Beauty and Laser Clinic

Up to 69% off Relaxation Massages from Zarina’s Touch of Beauty 3 options

Enter at the G Adventures booth #913.

MEDIA SPONSOR

@GreenLivingPage

#GLS17

Visit us at www.wagjag.com

insidetoronto.com

GreenLivingShow.ca

Want to feature your business on WagJag? email us at wjinfo@metroland.com

SAVE UP TO

WHEN YOU PLACE YOUR GARAGE SALE PRINT AD ONLINE

ADVERTISIN G

www.YourClassifieds.ca s.ca

FREE

PAYMENT:

RAIN INSURANCE!

Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad the first day it appears to ensure it’s accurate.

Metroland will not be responsible for any errors appearing after the first day of publication. Cancellations must be made by telephone.

Call: 905-527-5555 or 1-800-263-6480 Email: classifieds@metroland.com

Shared Accommodations SHARED ACC O M M O D A TIONS 1 room for rent, Woodbine/O’Connor, great area near Stanlow Park, near all amenities $500, available April 1st schedule appointment call 416-712-1073 or 416-467-0546

Travel & Vacations CANCEL YOUR timeshare. No risk program.

Stop mortgage and maintenance Payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now.

We can help!

1-888-356-5248.

Classic Vehicles

PLEASE HELP IN MY SEARCH

Plan to visit beautiful Ontario in April / May. I am looking to buy a suitable British Classic Sports Car to ship back to England - it is ok if the car needs restoration work, not looking for a show car.

Cars that interest me: Jaguar ‘E’ type (any model) Jaguar XK140 / XK150 Roadster model Aston Martin 1950 to 1990 model Austin Healey 100/4 (1954/55/56 ) MGA Roadster or something similar from this era email - mikeemails@ hotmail.com telephone 011441257 47 00 34

Articles for Sale (Misc.)

Registration

Registration

Registration

*Limited time offer.

What’s your Celebration?

Registration

CLAIRLEA-WESTVIEW SOCCER CLUB

Cash for Older: Coins, jewelry, Amber, lvory, Military, Watches, Toys, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Cups & Saucers, Silver, Gold, Records, Old Postcards/Photos, Guitars, Old Pens, Lighters & Old Advertising etc.

Over 30 years experience

&HOHEUDWLQJ RYHU \HDUV RI &KXUFK $IĂ&#x20AC;OLDWHG &RPPXQLW\ 6HUYLFH Website: clairlea-westviewsoccer.ca (PDLO LQIR#FODLUOHD ZHVWYLHZVRFFHU FD 3URYLGLQJ 6RFFHU IRU WKH VXUURXQGLQJ 6RXWKZHVW 6FDUERURXJK (DVW <RUN DQG %HDFKHV $UHD 2017 OUTDOOR REGISTRATION REGISTRATION IS NOW ON-LINE GO TO THE CLUB WEBSITE AND CLICK ON THE REGISTRATION LINK REGISTRATION IN PERSON ON SATURDAY, APRIL 08, 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM AT CLAIRLEA PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LOCATED AT 3236 ST. CLAIR AVE. EAST (ONE BLOCK EAST OF PHARMACY ON NORTH SIDE)

ANTIQUES WANTED

Cash Paid For 4JMWFS QMBUF t TUFSMJOH t DPJOT t HPME t KFXFMMFSZ t XBUDIFT FUD 5FBL t GVSOJUVSF t QBJOUJOHT t %PVMUPOT t GBODZ DVQT BOE TBVDFST t NFEBMT t NJMJUBSZ t CSPO[F t KBEF t$IJOFTF t +BQBOFTF t ĂśOF BSU BOE RVBMJUZ TNBMMT :FBST &YQFSJFODF

1SPGFTTJPOBM BOE $PVSUFPVT

David 416-231-9948 Jewellery

Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

FINANCIAL FREEDOM Would you like to become financially free!?

Here is a way you can receive $500 - $3500/ month!

for more details, Freeman Jewellers 1029 Pape Avenue www.peekamo.com

BMW 1100RT Anniversary Model, 46,000 kms.

One owner and never dropped! Asking $7900.

Call 519-623-9331.

NOW HIRING

Place FREE ADS in your local newspaper and online at YourClassifieds.ca

For household articles priced at $100 or less

Email classifieds@metroland.com or post it on yourclassifieds.ca Or just fill out this coupon and: Mail : Classifieds, 44 Frid St. Hamilton, ON L8N 3G3 Attn: Free Ads

Auctions & Sales

Fax : 1-866-299-1499 or 905-526-2454

PUBLIC AUCTION at AJ Self Storage at 7 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m., April 6th, the following unit numbers 417 & 432. Call Jackie 416-466-4333

Advertise your services in our Special Tax Feature Appearing in the paper until April 28, 2017.

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Tax time will be here before you know it!

$150 - $6000 $BTI PO UIF Spot 4DSBQ $BST 'SFF UPX JO IST 647-403-8542

New member of the family ? Share the News!

Call us at 1-800-263-6480

Call 1-800263-64800 to plan your advertising campaign.

Go to www.loadsofcashnow.com MPBETPGDBTIOPX !HNBJM DPN

4UPSF $MPTJOH Inventory, fixtures, showcases, silver, safes, (one class 4, one class 2),

Celebrate a Milestone!

)RU 5HJLVWUDWLRQ )RUPV RU LI \RX KDYH DQ\ TXHVWLRQV visit our website or contact $GPLQLVWUDWRU .LP &ROOLQV

Motorcycles/Offroad

EVERYTHING MUST GO

Just Married!

REGISTRATION FEES 2013 TO 2011 $140.00 PER PLAYER 2010 TO 2007 $150.00 PER PLAYER 2006 TO 2000 $160.00 PER PLAYER

U4 - U6 U7 - U10 U11-U17

416-431-7180 416-566-7373

Celebrate a Life well Lived!

For options and rates please call 1-800-263-6480 or email classifieds@metroland.com

Or: Or: Placeby by phone phone at Place at 1-800-263-6480 or 1-800-263-6480 or 905-527-5555 for$7.99 only + HST 905-527-5555 for only $5.00 + HST Includes guaranteed placement, free graphic Includes free enhancements for in print &aonline 30 days on yourclassifieds.ca graphic.

â&#x20AC;˘ Private Party Only â&#x20AC;˘ Maximum 15 words per ad; one item per ad â&#x20AC;˘ Community newspapers run 1 week; Daily newspapers run 3 days â&#x20AC;˘ Plants, pets, tickets and firewood excluded from offer â&#x20AC;˘ Ads publish at first available opportunity; publication dates are not guaranteed â&#x20AC;˘ Must be 18+ to place an ad â&#x20AC;˘ Metroland Media reserves the right to edit or refuse any submission

SUBMITTED TO APPEAR IN MY LOCAL NEWSPAPER: _______________________

(PLEASE PRINT.)

(NAME OF NEWSPAPER)

â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018; â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018; â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018; $ â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018; â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018; - â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018; - â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018;â?&#x2018; AD COPY

PRICE PHONE NO. NAME ________________________________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS _______________________________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________ CITY____________________ POSTAL CODE____________________ HOME # ______________________________ (This number must appear in ad)

Yes. Please send me promotional offers from Metroland Media and its affiliates.

PLEASE PRINT.

Free App

R0013772361

MEADOWVALE/ SHEPPARD spacious room in basement with washroom and separate entrance. $500/month.

In a pleasant 4 bedroom home. Shared facilities.

Ideal for single female, non-smoking. Available immediately. call 647-961-6746

Articles for Sale (Misc.)

with all online orders!

R0014253621

EMAIL: classifieds@metroland.com | PHONE: 905-527-5555 â&#x20AC;˘ 1-800-263-6480 | FAX: 905-526-6779 â&#x20AC;˘ 1-866-299-1499 TELEPHONE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.

We are always Open!

R0013973936

Visa, MasterCard, American Express by phone or cash or cheque in person at 175 Gordon Baker Rd., Toronto

R0014227182

DEADLINE:

Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. for the Thursday edition.

For display advertising, please allow for an additional day.

Rooms for Rent and Wanted

insidetoronto.com

25% OFF!

CLASSIFIED R0014160217

East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017 |

16

17 | East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017

insidetoronto.com

East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017 |

18

home improvement / service professionals Appliance Repairs/ Installation

Appliance Repairs/ Installation

Professional Repairs OF ALL BRANDS OF: Refrigeration, Stoves, Dishwashers, Washer, Dryers, Air Conditioning & Heating.

Free Estimates. Warranty.

Credit cards accepted. Seniors discount.

416-616-0388

Carpet & Upholstery

Carpet & Upholstery

CARPET Guaranteed install within a week.

500+ Rolls of Stainmaster carpet in stock. Free in-home estimates.

905-602-7702 Flooring & Carpeting

Flooring & Carpeting

GEORGIA CARPET & FLOORING Supply & install all your flooring needs at very affordable prices.

Over 24 years in business.

Free Estimates. No HST!

insidetoronto.com

416-834-1834

Flooring & Carpeting

Flooring & Carpeting

NESO CARPET & FLOORING Carpet installation starting from $1.19/ sq.ft. Hardwood, laminate at low prices. 27 yrs experience.

Free Estimates. Best Price!

647-400-8198 HARDWOOD FLOOR SANDING. Specializing in stain/ refinishing.

Call for Free Estimate! Reasonable rates.

Paul 416-564-8410

Home Renovations

Home Renovations

METRO LICENCED BUILDER (LIC# T85-4420956) General Contractors Framing Metro Residential/ Commercial.

Complete Restoration. Finished Basements.

Painting. Bathrooms. Ceramic Tiles. Complete Framing. Leaking Basements. House Additions.

Office/ restaurant renovations.

t

CEILINGS REPAIRED Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint.

We fix them all!

XXX NSTUVDDP DB t

Masonry & Concrete

Masonry & Concrete

Brick ~ Blocks ~ Stonework Chimneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ~ Tuck pointing Porches ~ Flagstone Window Sills

Decks & Fences 0 ALL decks built in 1 day. Highest quality.

Spring discount! Free design and estimates. Call Mike 416-738-7752 www.griffindecks.ca

All Masonry Work. Insured & Licensed

For free estimates call Roman

416-684-4324

www.fadomconstructioninc.com

BRICK, NATURAL STONE & CHIMNEY WORK

Tuck Pointing, Crack Repair, Flagstone, Windowsills and Much More!

For Free Estimate Call Peter:647-333-0384 www.stardustconstruction.com Waste Removal

Waste Removal

Check Out:

Plumbing

Local Plumbing Service Faucets, Sinks, Toilets, Showers, Main Valve, Laundry, Leaky Pipes, Plugged Drains, Bathroom Renos. Licensed & Insured. 24/7. Senior Discount!

Painting & Decorating

416-661-2002

PERFECT PAINTING & Repair Highend Craftmanship Professional Painters Residential custom painting, kitchen cabinets painting, water damaged ceilings repair, flooring/staircase, bathroom/kitchen renos.

References. Seniors discounts/free estimates.

647-702-9502

RAY PLUMBING SERVICE

Post your job openings here.

3(7(5¡6 DEPENDABLE JUNK REMOVAL

From home or business, including furniture/ appliances, construction waste. Quick & careful!

416-677-3818 Rock Bottom Rates!

Plumbing

Repairs & Replacement, Bathroom Renovations, Faucets, Sinks, Toilets, Drains, Main Valve, Leaky Pipes, Drain Cleaning. Licensed & Insured. 24/7.

416-880-4151 PLUMBING AND DRAINS SINCE 1908 10 Fully licenced Plumbers on staff including: 4 Master Plumbers!

416-267-0110 www.belyeabrothersplumbinganddrains.com

Call 1-800-263-64800

1-800-263-6480

FIND YOUR PERFECT SPOT! Check Out The Apartments For Rent Section!

19 | East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017

insidetoronto.com

East York Mirror | Thursday, April 6, 2017 |

20

DON’T DELAY

FREE EXTERIOR COLOUR On All Windows, Patio Doors, and Entry Doors* ENDS APRIL 23RD

CHOOSE FROM M

8 DESIGNER WINDOW COLOURS OR 39 DESIGNER DOOR PAINT COLOURS, Factory Paint, 1 Colour, 1 Side*

*Promotion applies to new orders only. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

ND M LA RO

EDIA T

OR O

TO

2016

N

ME T

BOLTON • BRAMPTON • BURLINGTON • GEORGE EORGETOWN • MARKHAM • MISSISSAUGA NEWMARKET • OAKVILLE • ORANGEVILLE • OSHAWA • PICKERING • TORONTO

readers’ choice

Awards DIAMOND

insidetoronto.com

Over 27 years experience, over 70,000 installs and 1000s of satisfied customers.

1.800.449.3808

BROCKWINDOWS.COM

SHOWROOM HOURS: Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

The Trusted Team of the GTA & Surrounding Areas