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CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com Etobicoke residents looking for a fun outdoor activity to engage in this winter need not look further than West Mall Rink – access to the ‘roaring game’ is now available on the outdoor ice, courtesy of the Toronto Curling Association (TCA) and the City of Toronto. “The curling community has been struggling for a while to figure out how to bring new curlers into their clubs. We at the TCA sat and scratched our heads for a while, then said ‘you know what? If we can’t bring curlers into the clubs, let’s bring curling to the people,’” TCA President Hugh Murphy said of his association’s new partnership with the city, which has brought curling to two cityrun outdoor rinks this winter – Etobicoke’s West Mall Rink in Dennis Flynn Park at 370 The West Mall and Harry Gairey Rink in Alexandra Park at 275 Bathurst St. “My fundamental objective with this initiative is to elimi-

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people as possible.” Launched in mid-January, both the West Mall and Harry

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old winter mornings can often mean open season for car thieves, who take advantage of unsuspecting residents who leave their running vehicles unattended with the keys in the ignition and the heat on full blast. In south Etobicoke’s 22 Division alone, there were 20 such warm-up thefts on record during the winter of 2014, and an additional four more have been reported to police in the first four weeks of January – most of those latter thefts in the Lake Shore Boulevard West area and in the Burnhamthorpe Road neighbourhood, Det. Sgt. Madelaine Tretter said. “Most vehicles warm up pretty quickly these days, so my advice to people is just to dress warm, stay with your vehicle and protect your property,” she said, noting the preventable nature of such thefts. While Tretter said no specific make or model of car has seemed to be targeted by thieves in these latest reported >>>grin, page 9

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Police seek suspect involved in three bank robberies Police have released security camera images of a man wanted in connection with three separate bank robberies all committed within the span of six hours on Tuesday, Jan. 22. At 2:15 p.m. that day, police report that the man walked into an Etobicoke bank at Royal York Road and La Rose Avenue, approached a female teller and handed her a note indicating he had a gun.

The man made a demand for money, but fled the bank before he got any cash. Less than two hours later, at 4:10 p.m. the man entered a bank on Keele Street (south of Finch Avenue West) in North York and passed the teller a robbery note. He showed her an iPhone with a countdown timer running for two minutes, then fled when he was given a quantity of money. Then, at 7:55 p.m., a man

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Road in Etobicoke, handed the teller a note giving them five minutes to hand over money, and once again pulled out an iPhone that had a countdown timer running. The suspect is described as black, aged 20 to 25, 5’6” to 5’7”, with slim build. He was wearing a Cleveland Indians baseball cap.

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Police continue to investigate a stabbing incident in south Etobicoke Monday morning that sent at least one person to hospital with serious injuries. Const. Jenifferjit Sidhu said police were called to the Lake Shore Boulevard West and Sixteenth Street area of 22 Division at around 12:19 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2. The 23-year-old victim, who suffered wounds to the

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TOM GODFREY etg@insidetoronto.com Popular businessman and community worker Denis Sacks recalls that he and his wife Sue, as new immigrants to Canada, would often watch rich, well-attired people entering the Old Mill and think they could never afford it. “We used to come here and watch all the well-dressed people and we knew we could never go in there,” Sacks said as he was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award Friday, Jan. 30. “There was no way that we could afford it.” Sacks, who then lived in Etobicoke, was recognized with the prestigious award at the 16th Annual Rotary Club of Toronto West Youth Impact Awards Gala at Old Mill Toronto, where he and Sue once stood outside in awe. “Today, I am totally humbled to come back here and to receive this award,” he said to a standing ovation. “Having this event here means a lot to me.” Colin D’Mello, an area resident and CTV news anchor, was MC at the black-tie event attended by more than 300 people to honour Sacks and fellow winners Danielle Clayton, Sue Chun, Marcia Brown, John Zanini and members of the South Etobicoke Youth Assembly (SEYA). “I am extremely honoured and humbled to have been selected by Rotary Club of Toronto West for this award,” said Sacks, with Pepsi in hand, to loud applause. “This community has given me so much and we are never tired of giving back.” Sacks is chair of PepsiCo Foundation Canada, which has raised more than $2 million to help youth causes. He was a driving force behind the foundation’s United Way campaign that raised more than $1 million a year under his guidance. “Thanks to many generous donors and a team of volun-

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teers at PepsiCo,” he said. “As a result we have been able to help in the area of active living for underprivileged youth.” He is proud of his role in helping the YMCA of Greater Toronto; an Aboriginal breakfast program for remote schools with ONEXONE Foundation and The Jerry Love Fund in the City of Mississauga that received a $50,000 donation to help families who cannot afford programs as camps, soccer or skating. “Denis has committed himself to youth in our community,” said Peter Haggert, editor-in-chief of Metroland Media Toronto, one of the sponsors of the event. “He is an accomplished marathoner and consummate inspiration.” High school student Clayton, 11, was recognized with a Youth Award Under 18, for giving back to the community. Clayton, inspired by her sister Stephanie’s struggle with intestinal failure, has helped to raise funds for many charities including Scotiabank Marathon Kids and Camp Winston and Young Carers Canada.

Rotary Club of Toronto West President Patricia Wright, left, with Youth Impact award recipients Julien Diciano representing Dunpar Homes, Marcia Brown, Sue Chun, Danielle Clayton, Janice Karmody and Jasmin Dooh of the South Etobicoke Youth Assembly, and Denis A. Sacks. Below, Marlyn Pawluk looks at silent auction items prior to dinner.

Clayton also attends the Bowl for Kids’ Sake to raise funds for Big Brothers and Big Sisters and was presented in 2012 with the Elaine Giffen Big Sister Little Sister of the Year Award. Community-activist Chun, who is a filmmaker and journalist, was presented with a Youth Award under 25, for using the Internet to empower at-risk youth. Chun founded Newcomer

Tales in 2008, a story-telling project that produces interviews, music videos and documentaries starring atrisk youth. “I owe a lot to the friendships and experiences that I have gained from living in Jane-Finch, so the credit belongs to the community,” Chun said. Chun, who was named a 2014 YWCA Toronto Young Woman of Distinction, is a

reporter for jane-finch.com and Arirang Korea TV on OMNI 2. Individual award winner Brown inspires young people and leaves a positive and lasting impression on the lives of many of them. Brown is the founder and executive director of Trust 15. a non-profit organization that provides inner-city youth with programs that promote positive behaviour, creative expression and working skills. “I am truly honoured and humbled that my work is being recognized by members of the community,” an ecstatic Brown said. “We do a lot of work in and out of the classroom to improve the lives of many young people in north Etobicoke.” Patricia Wright, president of the Rotary Club of Toronto West said Brown is deserving of the award. “She has provided them an opportunity to rise in an area where our youth feel they don’t have any hope or a voice. Marcia has recognized that the need for positive mentors and role models is imperative.” SEYA Director Janice Karmody said hundreds of youth have grown through its programs to become community champions, run their own charities, become board members and business professionals. Dunpar Homes owner John Zanini nailed a Business Award for his more than 30 years of being a ‘premier builder of well designed homes and communities across the GTA.’ Zanini has reflected his Buddhist spirituality in his personal and business life by donating millions of dollars to local charities and community organizations. He has been a member of the PACT Board of Directors for the past 15 years and has played a role in the evolution of the PACT Urban Peace Program. Find more stories about people doing good work onilne at www.etobicokeguardian.com

Do you want to create artistic flags of themes unique to south Etobicoke to line part of the upcoming Pan Am Path parade route? Lakeshore Arts and arts facilitator Melissa McGrath is seeking registrants to participate in a variety of free intergenerational community workshops to explore themes of home, identity and community stories. The program is for ages six and older. Instruction in colour theory, drawing techniques, printmaking and collage will result in the creation of one-of-a-kind flags and banners. Flags and banners will be hung along the parade route from Palais Royale to Humber Bay pedestrian bridge. The parade is tentatively scheduled for June 15. Workshops are scheduled as follows: n Saturday, Feb 21 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at New Toronto library, 110 Eleventh St. n Saturday, March 14 and 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Mimico library. 47 Station Rd. n Thursday, March 19 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Long Branch library. 3500 Lake Shore Blvd W. n Saturday, April 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Alderwood library, 2 Orianna Dr. Registration is required for this workshop. Contact the library at 416-394-5310. n Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd W. Contact Melissa McGrath at melissa@lakeshorearts.ca

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elp build the Pan Am Path and create a living legacy for the city of Toronto. The 84-kilometre trail promises to connect communities literally and figuratively across the Toronto region and may be our best souvenir from the Pan Am/ Parapan Am Games. Though it’s the dead of winter, now’s the time to get involved. Workshops hosted by the many partner organizations are starting to take place to help build various installations meant to celebrate our diversity. Lakeshore Arts in Etobicoke, for example, will begin public workshops this month to create unique flags banners for part of the path our view and that “explore themes of home, identity and community stories.” Trail will The workshops aim to bring people together across genconnect all erations and cultures and is representative of the kind of colof Toronto laboration the path is meant to inspire. Check in with partner groups Urban Arts, Arts Etobicoke, East End Arts, Scarborough Arts and North York Arts for other local opportunities. Stretching from the Claireville Reservoir in the northwest, down the Humber River, across the Martin Goodman Trail to the Don River and northeast to Rouge Park, the Pan Am Path’s installation and associated programs aim to engage and leverage diversity by showcasing the communities that exist along the route. It’s a great chance for many of our Neighbourhood Improvement Areas (NIA) to get involved through the launch of the Path – which touches seven of the city’s 17 NIAs – and ongoing stewardship to ensure its future sustainability. The Path also aims to promote healthy living by filling in the gaps in our trail system and improving the public spaces found within. The multiuse trail, once complete, has the potential to become a regional landmark that could raise the profile of the city for its own residents and tourists alike. No matter your opinion of the Games, this project is a great example of people coming together to celebrate diversity and create a lasting legacy that’s accessible to all Torontonians. It’s bridging cultures and geography, providing a physical connection between our outer suburbs and the downtown core. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of it.

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atching the early months of John Tory’s mayoralty after having watched four years of his predecessor is to constantly be amazed – often at very small things that in a saner environment wouldn’t amaze anybody. The mayor arrives at work before 7 in the morning? He answers questions put to him? These things shouldn’t be a shock, but they are. On Tuesday morning, Feb. 3, Mayor Tory did it again. Upon reading reports on the possibility that a number of schools deemed surplus by the Toronto District School Board might be sold, Tory drafted a three-page, densely argued letter to both the public and Catholic school board chairs as well as the province’s Minister of Education Liz Sandals. One can imagine how Rob Ford might have handled that issue – which is to say, not at all, unless perhaps he’d gotten a call from a group of neighbours convinced that their local school was going to be overtaken by the disabled...

david nickle the city or if someone convinced him it had to do with intramural football. Tory’s letter addresses a rat’s nest of a problem of overcapacity and under-funding that the Toronto District School Board is facing: how to deal with schools that are operating far below capacity. It’s a problem the board has faced since the amalgamation of Toronto in 1998, when it was forced to confront a provincial funding formula that penalized unused capacity and encouraged closures of schools that were underpopulated. The formula has been problematic for Toronto, because the city has a long history of finding utility in its school properties beyond their educational purpose. Local school boards and local municipalities have, to varying degrees, been partners. It is also a problem because

Toronto itself is by no means a stable community. Population ebbs and flows – and the city itself is planning for more flow into its neighbourhoods. The resources schools represent in a neighbourhood are finite, and in that sense precious. The city can purchase surplus schools. but that’s an expensive proposition – and given that Toronto is already borrowing money to simply balance its operating budget, not in the cards. It may be that Tory’s attempt to delicately insert himself and the city into the process is a foolhardy one — as he admitted in his letter, it is none of the city’s fiduciary business. But it is a pleasant shock, to see a mayor who understands the value of publicly owned assets to both established and growing communities. That was another thing the other fellow never really understood. David Nickle is The Guardian’s city hall reporter. His column appears Thursdays. Find him on Twitter: @ DavidNickle

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See Etobicoke’s sea cadet corp in action The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps’ south Etobicoke-based Ojibwa unit is set to take part in the upcoming Marksmanship ad Sports weekend at HMCS York, 659 Lake Shore Blvd. W., on Feb. 7 and 8. Those wishing to come down to the event to see the cadets in action are asked to make arrangements to do so by emailing Lt. Gary King at gary.king@ cadets.gc.org Now celebrating its 35th year in Mimico, the Ojibwa unit is currently seeking new youth members aged 12 to 18. For more information, email 272sea@cadets.gc.ca or call 416253-6289. jewels to record at The Assembly Hall wkaren

One of Toronto’s best kept secrets in urban soul and inspirational music will host a live recording session presented by Upright Music Republic this weekend at The Assembly Hall, 1 Col. Samuel Smith Dr. Singer/songwriter Karen Jewels will perform at this “unique, exclusive and soul-stirring”

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Youth aged 14 to 19 are invited to Find Your Voice at a free vocal workshop on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Assembly Hall, 1 Col. Samuel Smith Dr. Instructed by emerging vocalist Daniela Garcia, participants will explore their own voice, and learn how to sing with technique and in harmony with others, while also gaining experience in performance techniques. No experience needed, but registration is required. For more information or to register, email jasmind@lampchc.org or call 416-252-6471 ext. 308. stonegate plaza update offered at meeting Stonegate area residents are

invited to a community meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 6:15 to 8 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic School, 45 Cloverhill Rd. Stonegate Community Health Centre representatives, along with Etobicoke-Lakeshore Councillor Justin Di Ciano and MPP Peter Milczyn will be on hand to update community members about the ongoing redevelopment of Stonegate Plaza. For more information, call 416-232-0700 ext. 370. free exercise program on tap for older adults Etobians aged 55 and up are invited to take part in a series of free, ongoing exercise programs funded by the Toronto Central LHIN. Exercises include yoga and Tai Chi movements, fun music and socials. Programs are now running at several new locations, including: St. James United Church, 400 Burnhamthorpe Rd.; Labdara Lithuanian Nursing Home, 5 Resurrection Rd.; and 49 Mabelle Ave.

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Arts Etobicoke is presenting a selection from its collection of Canadian artwork from the a.r.t. (art rental Toronto) Program. This program allows individuals and businesses to select art for their homes and offices with guidance from a professional art consultant. The exhibit is on now until March 2 at the Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, 399 The West Mall, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 416-622-8731, ext. 225 or email artrental@artsetobicoke.com exhibit highlights infant mortality The L Space Gallery at Humber College, Lakeshore will showcase Mother, Newborn, & Child — an exhibition for International Development Week, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP). Humber has partnered with the WFP to produce this interactive travelling photo exhibition that has launched at

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The We Are One Jazz Project is dedicated to empowering youth through jazz. Following four months of rehearsals, the students involved will perform at George Weston Recital Hall at the Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St. The concert is set for Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. and features a 275member children’s choir from schools in north Etobicoke, an adult choir, a professional big band, string ensemble, with jazz legend Barry Harris and special guest soloist Don Thompson. Partnered with the Toronto District School Board and mentored by master musicians, the project aims to deliver a musical opportunity to students in a so-called priority area of Toronto. Visit www. tocentre.com/georgeweston/ weareone2015

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CORRECTION NOTICE In the January 29, 2015 issue of the Etobicoke Guardian’s Readers’ Choice Nominees section, there was a misprint under the Law Firm/Lawyer category. The category should have read: Law Firm/Lawyer • Banks and Starkman • Copeland McKenna Barristers & Solicitors • Diamond and Diamond • James Lockyer • Levitt, Lightman, Dewar & Graham LLP • Loopstra Nixon LLP. Lawyers • Pace Law Firm • Paul Chumak • Peter Neill Law • Sokoloff Injury Lawyers • Wright and Assoc. Patricia Wright • Zayouna Law Firm

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Graham Atkinson says barriers to immunization are many in rural African country TAMARA SHEPHARD tshephard@insidetoronto.com This winter, your flu shot counts. That’s the message of Rexall’s Shot for Shot campaign, which is providing life-saving vaccinations to northern Ugandan children in partnership with AMREF (African Medical and Research Foundation) Health Africa in Canada. “Our ability to have social impact is not limited to our borders,” Rexall CEO Frank Scorpiniti said in a statement. “ We hope Canadians will join us in our efforts to deliver life-saving vaccinations to children (who) need it most by getting the flu shot.” For every flu vaccine a Rexall pharmacist administers, the company will make a donation toward delivering vaccines to northern Uganda where vaccination rates fall far below World Health Organization targets. In Uganda, 48 per cent of children younger than five are not immunized or under-immunized, the 2011 Ugandan Demographic and Health Survey reported. The campaign has delivered more than 94,000 vaccines by the end of last year, two months after it launched, AMREF reported. Last week, a study concurred with the Public Health Agency of Canada’s report in December that this year’s Canadian flu vaccine has offered little to no protection against becoming ill enough to require medical care. Nearly all flu infections so far in Canada have been caused by H3N2 flu viruses, with virtually all viruses different from the one in the vaccine, the study found. The study is in Eurosurveillance, an online journal published by the European Centre for Disease

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Graham Atkinson, centre, is AMREF Canada programs co-ordinator and witnessed Rexall’s Shot for Shot program in action for 10 days in Uganda.

At Rexall, it’s our position that the flu shot is still the best way to protect yourself, your family and your coworkers. – Derek Tupling, Rexall spokesperson responding to a recent study that questioned the effect of this year’s flu shot

Control. The Public Health Agency of Canada reported this year’s flu vaccine still offers some protection against H3N2 and other influenza strains, such as H1N1 and B. In response, a Rexall spokesperson said the flu shot still offers Canadians’

the best protection against illness. “At Rexall, it’s our position that the flu shot is still the best way to protect yourself, your family and your co-workers,” Rexall spokesperson Derek Tupling said. “This is just one study.” Etobicoke born and raised Graham Atkinson, AMREF in Canada’s programs coordinator, witnessed the Shot for Shot program in action for 10 days in late November. Rugged and rural northern Uganda creates geographic and educational challenges to child vaccinations, Atkinson said. “I saw a lot of barriers,” he said. “Roads are often in very poor condition. Nobody has a car. You see a few motorcycles. People

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walk or bicycle. “You see women walking five kilometres with a baby on their back to the health centre to get a vaccine. That can be a barrier to following up on the immunization schedule.” Each Ugandan parent receives a health card and immunization schedule for their children.

The schedule recommends vaccinations against polio, tuberculosis, diptheria, tetanus and whooping cough, hepatitis B, pneumonia influenza B, rota virus and measles, all to be administered before the child turns a year old. Often, Ugandan health workers and volunteers will travel by bicycle or motorcycle to schools or markets to enable parents to more easily access vaccinations. “To maintain a fridge (for vaccines) off the grid is often done on bicycle,” Atkinson said. “Workers load up a cooler with ice packs and a box full of supplies and load it onto their bicycle.” Rexall’s Shot for Shot program responds to the United Nations’ (UN) Millennium Development Goal No. 4,

Atkinson said. That UN goal targets a two-thirds reduction by 2015 in child mortality among children younger than five. “The burden of disease in sub-Saharan Africa is such that when weighing the cost of delivering vaccines versus the cost of trying to treat children with preventable disease, treating disease is exponentially more expensive,” Atkinson said. One in five children worldwide lack access to life-saving immunization. One child dies every 20 seconds from a vaccination-preventable disease, the Gates Foundation reported. For more information on the program, visit the website at http://www.rexall.ca/services/flu-shot/shot-for-shot

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Alice Casselman, left, and Retired Teachers of Ontario (Etobicoke-York) President Sheila Tait unveil a treecaching sign Tuesday at the Humber Arboretum.

QR code tags, which are about the size of a credit card. Casselman said she believes it is the first QR-coded TreeCaching trail in North America. Jimmy Vincent, Humber Arboretum’s Centre for Urban Ecology co-ordinator, outdoor education instructor and camp director, effused with enthusiasm about

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Bloor West Village’s Best And Newest Address. One Old Mill Condos Is In The Heart Of The Village. A Convenient Lifestyle At Its Best. A *Top 1% in Canada (Based on dollar volume sales per Royal Short Walk To Enjoy All Shops, Restaurants, Transit, Parks And Even LePage (2007-2013) The World Class Old Mill Hotel, Spa And Conference Center. 5 Min Drive To Highways, 15 Mins To Downtown And Airport. Features Include A Roof Top Garden With Bbq’s, Indoor Salt Water Pool, 2 Guest Suites, Royal LePage Real Estate Theater, Party And Dining Rooms. 1 Old Mill Drive # 126. $499,000. Services Ltd., Brokerage See Floorplan & Virtual Tour at www.paulnusca.com www.paulnusca.com

PAUL NUSCA*

Sales Representative

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MARTI PHILP Sales Representative

THE KINGSWAY

Stately 2 1/2 Storey Traditional Kingsway Home..... Allow Your Creativity To Take Over! Wonderful Period *Top 1% in Canada (Based on dollar volume sales per Royal Details: Original Wood Floors,Trim+Wainscoting; LePage (2007-2013) Leaded Glass Windows. Spacious+Charming Principal Rooms inc. Rear Kitchen/Family room Addition. 50 Ft Lot! Steps to Subway, Excellent Schools,Kingsway Royal LePage Real Estate Shops+Restaurants! 22 The Kingsway $1,595,000 www.paulnusca.com

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232-9000 BRILLIANT OPPORTUNITY IN DEMAND ETOBICOKE LOCATION!! Great Street! Fabulous 47x126 Ft. Lot. Customize, 716-8326 Redesign, Add-On Or Build! Lovingly Maintained By

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Renovators, Empty Nesters, Growing Families-This Caters To All Lifestyles. Do Not Miss This One! Great Walking Score. Close To Highly Acclaimed Schools, Shopping, Highways, Pearson Intl Airport. A Wise Investment! Call Today!! MLS# W3108616

SOLD FOR 99% OF ASKING!!

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LIVING THE LUXURY IN ETOBICOKE SOLD FOR HIGHEST PRICE IN AREA. CALL FOR DETAILS!

416

818-3421 Superb Semi In Central Etobicoke. This 4 Bedroom Beauty Boasts

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Hardwood Under Broadloom, Updated Eat In Kitchen, Walk Out To Large Sun Filled South Deck/Yard From Liv/Din Rm Combo, Spacious Bedrooms, Finished Bsmt With Kitchenette, Separate Entrance To Lower Level, Updated Windows, Roof, Furnace, Electrical Box, Baths, Situated Across From Wincott Park/Creek & Wetlands Miles Of Walking/ Riding Trails, Walk To Schools, Shops, TTC Minutes To Airport & Royal LePage West Realty Group, Brokerage Downtown. Call Sam today to view this property!! Very Affordable!!

OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 2-4 PM

SHARRON ETTER

Sales Representative

416

234-2424

Sutton Group Old Mill Realty Inc., Brokerage

Independently Owned and Operated

ISLINGTON / WESTWAY

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416

818-3421

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY!

Builders/Developers Sensational Location Superb Opportunity Located www.asgoodasSOLD.ca At The End Of Rowntree Mill Rd On Quiet Sunfilled Cul-De-Sac Across From, Siding & Backing On To Picturesque Mature Trees & Foliage, SEE SAM SELL Fully City Serviced Rowntree Mill Park W/ Sounds Of Flowing Humber River, Whistles Of Birds, Family Picnics, Children’s Activities, Rec. Walking & Biking Trails. Serene Location For Multiple Homes/Seniors Res. Or Whatever City Will Allow In This Gorgeous Setting 148 & 156 Royal LePage West Realty Group, Brokerage Are Directly Beside Each Other For 200 X Over 400 Depth. $849,000

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Large & well maintained 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath, Bungalow with Attached Brick Garage in the Islington/Queensway area backing onto Queensland Park. Irregular pie shaped, pool sized lot with 80 ft at back & 153ft. on side. Close to all amenities, schools, transportation, shopping & much more! Property has fully fenced yard with gate to Parkette, California Shutters, CAC, & large completely finished In-law Suite with Separate Side Entrance. Don’t wait to view this wonderful property. $659,900

SAM TASSONE

416 234-2424 CELL

416 277-2232 www.arriveathome.ca

Sutton Group Old Mill Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

STUNNING PRINCESS GARDENS BUNGALOW! 173 PRINCESS MARGARET BLVD Magnificent Renovation - thousands spent! New eat-in gourmet kitchen! Spa-like baths! Hardwood floors, gas fireplace - main floor family room with walk-out! Gorgeous private garden - sunny, south exposure! Inground pool with deck - perfect for entertaining! Large double driveway! $879,000

MIRA STEFANOVIC PRIME LOCATION • ISLINGTON HEIGHTS Sales Representative 32 Birchcroft Rd. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a 416 245-9933 house in one of Etobicoke’s best neighborhoods! Move

in ready, large 60x125 ft south-facing lot surrounded by custom built homes. Separate entrance for 3rd bedroom w/ bath/privacy. Great potential! Many upgrades done 2011 to prepare house for 2nd storey addition. Great schools Royal Lepage Porritt Real Rosethorne & St Gregory. Minutes to subway, shopping Estate, Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated and all amenities. Too many features to list! $879,000 mira.stefanovic@rogers.com

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MARKLAND WOOD

www.GetLeo.com Gorgeous Luxury 2 Storey 4 Bedroom in Prestigious Neighbourhood, Spectacularly Finished, 5 Bathroom, Spacious Open Concept Layout, Crown Moulding, Wainscoting, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Loaded Re/Max West Realty with Built-Ins, Gourmet Kitchen, Quartz Counters, S/S Appliances, Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated Finished Basement! Wow! Simply Must be Seen! Only $1,495,000!

FRANK LEO Broker 416

917-5466

LUKE WYWROT Salesperson

LUXURY ONE SHERWAY

www.GetLeo.com Directly Across from Sherway Gardens, Fabulous 2 Bedroom Re/Max West Realty Inc., Brokerage

Independently Owned and Operated

Suite with Clear Views from the 28th Floor, Granite Countertop, Stainless Steel Appliances, Breakfast Bar, Open Concept Layout, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, 2 Full Baths, Parking, Locker, 24 Hr Concierge, Fabulous Amenities! Only $345,000!

391-3232

PRINCESS-ROSETHORN

Custom Built Masterpiece & Luxurious Finishes Throughout. 6400 Sq/Ft Total Living Space. Features: Elevator, 10’ Ceilings On Main, 9’ Ceiling On 2nd, Gourmet Kitchen W/Centre Island, Caesarstone Counters, Stained White Oak Flooring, 2 Fireplace, W/O To Deck, Private Professionally Landscaped Yard, Built-In Speakers, Media & Exercise Room, Professionally Designed, Lots of Storage, Lots of Closet Space 50 x 179ft lot! Shows RIGHT AT HOME REALTY INC. 10+. Family Friendly Crt: Close To Golfing & Transportation.

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Stunning, Executive Freehold Townhome! Loaded with Luxurious Finishes, Only 2 years New with 3 Bdrms, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters and Walk-out to Lovely Deck with no neighbours in behind, Huge Master Bdrm Spa Retreat, 2 Car Tandem Garage, A Rare Find, Only $579,900!

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Brand New Corner Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 753 Sq Ft on 20th Floor, Fabulous Layout, Walk out to Balcony, Parking & Locker Included, Fabulous Location Directly Connected to Maple Leaf Square, Fabulous Amenities, Amazing Value! Being Sold Under Assignment. Only $549,900!

170 FT DEEP LOT

2 Storey Brick 3+1 Bedroom, Open Concept Layout, Centre Island, Granite Countertop in Gourmet Kitchen, Stainless Steel Appliances, Separate Entrance to Finished Basement, Ideal for Entertaining or Possible In-Law Suite, Close to Amenities. Only $539,900!

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Stunning Euro designed 4 bdrm raised bungalow. Gorgeous kitchen with granite floors & countertops, top line built-in appliances, quality finishing & craftsmanship throughout. Large combined living & dining room, marble floors, huge family room, gas fireplace, den, gleaming hardwood floors, 5 washrooms, incredible master bedroom, 6pc ensuite & W/I closet, beautifully landscaped property. Must be seen for $1,650,000

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Gorgeous Luxury 2 Storey 4 Bedroom in Prestigious Neighbourhood, Spectacularly Finished, 5 Bathroom, Spacious Open Concept Layout, Crown Moulding, Wainscoting, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Loaded with Built-Ins, Gourmet Kitchen, Quartz Counters, S/S Appliances, Finished Basement! Wow! Simply Must be Seen! Only $1,495,000!

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LAKESHORE/HUMBER BAY - JUST LISTED

REAL ESTATE It’s February! A time to fall in love all over again… with your home.

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phone (416) 769-1616 | fax (416) 769-1524 Professionals Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

416 236-1241

email info@highparkrealestate.com

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5 Mayland Ave

HighParkRealEstate.com

Sophisticated and classic renovation – absolutely spectacular! 2 bedroom plus den in exclusive, 6 story boutique building. Open concept kitchen, 9’ ceilings.Top of the line hardwood, marble, granite, crown mouldings, high baseboards. Imported, luxurious high end fixtures through-out. Open balcony. Parking, locker, 24 hour concierge, gym, rooftop terrace w bbq. Walk to Humber, shopping, TTC. $505,000. 25 Earlington Ave. #209

Tina Klein Stanley, Broker

• 416

ParkdaleRealEstate.com

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 12-4 PM

1812 Burnhamthorpe #74

Freehold executive townhome. 5 years old. 3 + 1 bedrooms, 3 baths. Many upgrades, hardwood, gas fireplace. Eat-in kitchen w walk-out to large west facing balcony. Unobstructed views. Great layout. Minutes to GO, Sherway, transportation, golf, parks, Centennial Park.

CHRISTINE MERRITT Real Estate Broker

495-4028

416 OVER 2000 SQUARE FEET. Unparalleled Reconstruction myrealestatebroker@icloud.com www.PropertiesWithMerritt.com and Renovation! Designed & Finished With The Most

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OVER 2000 SQUARE FEET

LUXURY CONDO IN THE KINGSWAY! LUXURY FREEHOLD TOWNHOUSE!

25 Earlington Ave. #209

Charming 3 bedroom 2 bath bungalow on quiet child friendly street. Generous addition has allowed redesign to include large living space, family size eat-in kitchen, 6 piece spa like bath. Large master with walk-out. Skylight, hardwood, fireplace. Bright home with good layout. Large finished basement with rec room, wet bar, ample storage. Bright south facing gardens. Good sized pie shaped lot. Walk to schools, park, shopping, TTC. 5 Mayland Ave. $649,000.

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Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom Townhome with upgrades throughout. Rarely listed end-unit on a quiet cul-de-sac with built-in garage and driveway parking. Large living/dining room, eat-in kitchen with centre island and walk-out to deck, Master with en-suite and walk-in closet. Lower floor family room with walk-out to a sunny patio. Easy access to highways, minutes to Downtown, and walking distance to the Waterfront Trails. OPEN HOUSE FRI 6-8PM, SAT & SUN 2-4PM 67 Bluewater Court - $699,900

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Three Bedrooms with Garage and Yard!

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$429,900 - BRAND NEW 1 BEDROOM + DEN + PARKING @ 1 OLD MILL DRIVE $4

743-3832

REXDALE REAL ESTATE

Happy New Year!!! Every few months or so I write a column for the Etobicoke Guardian and give you the latest updates on the Rexdale Real Estate market. While doing the research for this column I happen to see my previous figures for 2011. What a difference 3 years makes. As you can see the average home in Rexdale has increased by give or take a $100,000. The lowest detached home sold in 2014 for $340,000. and the highest for $1,100,000. That is the first time we have broken the 1 million mark. In 2011 the lowest priced home sold for $250,000 and the highest $829,000. We sold a total of 892 properties in 2014 and they took an average of 29 days to sell and they received 98% of the asking price. The predominate theme throughout 2014 was lack of inventory or to put it in plain language there were not enough homes for sale. Lack of inventory is still the case today when we only have 45 properties currently on the market. Most people that are thinking of selling their home this year are talking spring time. You might want to move that up to February because at the present time there is very little competition and still a high demand. Which generally translates into higher prices. Keep Smiling!

Tina

Sales from Jan 1, 2014-December 31, 2014 Type

Average Price 2011

Average Price 2014

Lowest Price 2014

Highest Price 2014

Detached 1.5 Storey * No Garage

$324,333

$429,092

$365,000

$505,000

Detached 1.5 Storey *with Garage

$331,863

$431,747

$349,000

$503,000

Detached 2 Storey * No Garage

$322,189

$479,450

$340,000

$590,000

Detached 2 Storey * with Garage or Carport

$422,535

$526,902

$375,000

$1,100,000

Detached Bungalow * no Garage

$357,422

$469,593

$340,000

$585,000

Detached Bungalow with Garage

$392,700

$501,144

$380,000

$835,000

Detached 3 Lvl Back/Side split * Carport

$352,250

$459,091

$385,000

$554,000

Semi-Detached Bungalow/Backsplit/2 Storey

$328,257

$431,594

$357,500

$615,000

**Source Toronto Real Estate Board

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** A LUXURIOUS BUILDING BY TRIDEL IN THE HEART OF THE KINGSWAY & BLOOR WEST VILLAGE ** CHRISTINA SOMOGYI Brand new, never lived in condominium! 1 Bedroom + Den (approx. 709 sq. ft.) open concept Real Estate Broker & practical design. 1 parking spot included. Upgraded floors throughout, marble backsplash Office: 416 987-8760 in kitchen, polished porcelain wall in bath. 5-STAR building amenities! Excellent location to Direct: 416 525-SOLD live or rent, right on Bloor subway line. What a steal - $429,900 - Act fast before it’s gone! City Life Realty Ltd., Brokerage Email TorontoProperties@gmail.com for floor plan or to view, please call 416-525-7653.

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1 Bedroom

747 sf.

$557,900

$517,900

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1137 sf.

$850,900

$800,900

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1201 sf.

$904,900

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$ 1,188,900 $1,128,900 only 1 left

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MIKE ADLER madler@insidetoronto.com Injections of TreeAzin, Toronto’s only defence against an invasive beetle destroying its ash trees, aren’t working as well as hoped. Facing the destruction of all its ash within a few years, the city started injecting its most significant trees of those species in 2012 with a synthetic pesticide to ward off the fast-spreading emerald ash borer. But by now there are signs many of those 13,000 injected trees – and another 1,000 ash treated by the city’s public school board – won’t survive. Trees the city injected in 2012 in parks and along boulevards were studied in 2014 – when it was thought they would need TreeAzin again – and around one quarter were dead or dying, with mortality in some places as high as 60 per cent, Josef Ric, a city forestry supervisor, wrote last week. “These trees are not necessarily completely dead but have passed a point where efforts to sustain them are no longer worth the effort or money required,” said Ric, adding several reasons why injections in 2012 didn’t work. One was dry conditions that summer, which may have led to a

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Ash logs cut down in Centennial Park after being attacked by the Emerald Ash Borer. The city has admitted injections of TreeAzin have failed to save more than 13,000 trees.

poor uptake of pesticide, leaving parts of trees unprotected. Higher survival rates are expected for those ash injected during the wetter summer of 2013, Ric said. Besides that, higher populations of the beetle - and the city concentrated injections in 2012 on ash in the Toronto’s east and north, where ash is particularly common and the infestation was fairly advanced - led

to a higher death rate. People at a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12 in Guildwood, a Scarborough neighbourhood dominated by ash, will get a sad message about 300 trees around two local schools: expect almost none of them to survive the pest. Jack Miner Senior Public School and Wilfred Laurier Collegiate are both school properties hard hit by

the beetle, and the board injected 14 mature ash at Laurier and five at Jack Miner. Unfortunately, the success rate for the injections in southeastern Scarborough was disappointing, Jerry Chadwick, the locak public school trustee, wrote on Thursday. “In other parts of the city where the infestation is not as overwhelming, the injection rates have a much higher rate of success,” he said. Already, Chadwick added, there are at least 150 trees at Laurier and 109 at Miner that cannot be saved, and at the 6:30 p.m. meeting at Laurier on Guildwood Parkway planned for Feb. 2 but rescheduled to Feb. 12 due to inclement weather - the board will tell residents of its plan to cut the dying trees down and make use of the wood. The board, which says it’s removing stricken ash trees across the city “in order to minimize the risk to students, staff, parents and the community,” has also made arrangements for some replanting to be done in the area, Chadwick added. A culling of dead and dying ash, as well as other trees damaged by the December ice storm, proved controversial when it was done by a city contractor over the last winter in nearby Guild Park.

Ric said as many as 300 injected ash across the city “were lost or severely damaged” in last winter’s storm. Infestations of the beetle are hard to detect, and many trees injected in 2012 may have been infested already. The city has also found white ash responded better to treatments than green ash, and larger-diameter trees did better than smaller ones, said Ric. TreeAzin’s manufacturers, BioForest, now say ash should be injected every year to ward off the pest, not every two years. Some 500 ash in Guild Park were injected on a yearly basis to test this theory. “The survival rate is higher among these trees, although the evaluation in the spring, when the trees are in full leaf, will tell us the exact results,” said Ric. Beth McEwen, the city’s manager of forestry renewal, added some trees the city planned to inject were simply missed by its contractors. She said the city expected to lose 10 per cent of injected trees, though losses among trees treated in 2012 will be higher because of the drought. Have trees in your community been infected by the Emerald Ash Borer? Tell us about your experience by writing etg@insidetoronto.com

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to advance to the finals. In the gold medal game Team Blue, led by Jaiden O’Brien, made a late game run to win the championship 24-20, while Team Black had strong performances from Dylan Dolson and Brooklyn Palad. With the fall season coming to an end, registration for the South Toronto Golden Eagles’ Winter 2015 season is now

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on the defence: Above, Team Black’s Brooklyn Palad, right, fends off Team Blue defender Jaiden O’Brien during South Toronto Golden Eagles Basketball Club house league championship game action at Twentieth Street Junior School. Team Blue went on to win the game 24-20 to take the title. Below, Team Blue’s Sheamus Fay, right, looks to make a pass over Team Black defender Malike Jones-Jack.

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Getting a medal: Top, Team Blue’s Brooklyn Palad accepts his gold medal after his squad defeated Team Black. Above left, Team Black’s Dylan Dolson, right, out jumps Team Blue’s Jaiden O’Brien. Above right, Dolson goes up for a shot over Team Blue’s Linas Bazarauskas.

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BOYS, Tier 1 - Etobicoke teams Tuesday, Feb. 10 w 1:30 p.m. Martingrove vs Lakeshore Wednesday, Feb. 11 w 1 p.m. Etobicoke vs Richview w 1:30 p.m. Silverthorn vs Martingrove Thursday, Feb. 12 w 1:30 p.m., Lakeshore vs Etobicoke * above schedule at MasterCard * for complete high school schedules for hockey as well as other winter high school sports, including basketball and volleyball, visit www. tdcaa.org (for Catholic board) and www.tdsb.on.ca/sports (for public board).

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CELEBRATION: Humber Valley Sharks’ Andrew Switt celebrates his goal on Scarborough Ice Raiders goalie Carson Behan during the second annual Hillcrest Summits select tournament Saturday, outdoors, at Glen Long ice rink. The Etobicoke-based Sharks won this tyke division game 7-1.

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Coldest Night of the Year Walk for Hope WHEN: 4 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Church on the Queensway, 1536 The Queensway CONTACT: Susan Carbone, 416-640-2005, susan@havenontheq. com COST: Walkathon Haven on the Queensway and participants are bundling up and hitting the pavement tonight as part of the “Coldest Night of the Year” familyfriendly winter fundraiser. This event will help the Etobicoke and Toronto homeless, hungry and hurting and needs your support. Walkers taking part will get a glimpse into what surviving on the streets during a cold Canadian winter looks and feels like. Participants will also be helping to raise funds to assist Haven on the Queensway to provide much-needed aid to members of our community. The Etobicoke walk will begin and end in the gym at the Church on the Queensway, 1536 The Queensway. Participants may choose a two, five or 10 kilometre walk route, receive an iconic CNOY toque, enjoy drinks along the route and end the evening with a warm chili meal. COST: Free Sunday Eucharist service with guest speaker Emmanuel Jal-Hip Hop Artist and Sudanese war survivor. Followed by Jazz Vespers featuring the Joy Lapps-Lews Quartet. Joy is a renowned Steel Pan musician at 4 p.m. Free will offering.

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Creating Safe Income from Downsizing Your House WHEN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Eatonville library, 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd. CONTACT: 416-394-5270, eaprograms@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Learn from the financial expert about all the steps involved in downsizing your house, and how best to create a safe income stream from the asset. The Immunology and Challenges of Organ Transplantation WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood library, 36 Brentwood Rd. N. CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416394-5247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free A talk on the science and ethics of organ transplantation from the University of Toronto Immunology department. We explore why people get organ transplants, recent advances and major hurdles to be overcome in transplantation today.

Drop-in program. First come, first seated. Etobicoke Camera Club Meeting WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd CONTACT: Irene Barton, info@etobicokecameraclub. org COST: Free Presentation on black and white photography by longtime member Tony Paine. New Toronto Co-operative Nursery School Open House WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: New Toronto Co-operative Nursery School, 153 Lakeshore Dr. CONTACT: Kyla Konopka, 416-259-8776, www. learningonthelake.com, Registrar@ learningonthelake.com COST: Free Your chance to explore the school, meet the teachers and register your child for the year.

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Valentine Luncheon and Card Party WHEN: 12 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Church of Christ the King, 475 Rathburn Rd. CONTACT: Ruth Pengalley, 416-6227616, COST: $20 pp Bring your own cards. Wheelchair access from south door. Phoenix-Toronto Toastmasters

At Tapestry Retirement Communities, we do everything we can to make sure you always look and feel your best. Whether it’s a customized fitness program, pampering yourself in our salon or enjoying the company of interesting people like yourself, Tapestry provides the resources and support to help you do it. Call us today and see what kind of individualized programs we can oﬀer to help keep your body, mind and spirit healthy, vibrant and young at heart. Rita Fraser Fraser still turning a head or two

WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall CONTACT: vppr.phoenixtm@outlook. com COST: Free Former MPP of Etobicoke Centre Donna Cansfield, who will speak about her life in politics, her transition from politics, and her involvement with various organizations. Adult Skating WHEN: 9 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Weston Recreation Arena, 2125 Lawrence Ave. W. CONTACT: 416241-0502 COST: Free Adults are invited to come out every Tuesday morning for pleasure skating. Must have your own skates. There will be music. Meet new friends and get some exercise.

w Wednesday, Feb. 11

Effective Tax Strategies WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd, North CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416-394-5247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free You learn about tax legislation in Canada, as well as strategies for reducing your taxable income. Presented by David Duong from Chartered Professional Accountants Canada. Drop-in program. First come, first seated. Financial Matters for New Canadians WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Albion library, 1515 Albion Rd. CONTACT: Suzanne Alimoglu, 416-394-5170, salimoglu@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Part 2 of the series, Building Wealth in Canada, addresses more advanced concepts of financial planning. The session looks at budgeting, cash flow, and how to be an effective money manager. Presented by CPA Canada.

w Thursday, Feb. 12

Free Arts Drop-in WHEN: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lakeshore Blvd. W CONTACT: Bebhinn Jennings, 647201-7093, bebhinn@lakeshorearts.

ca COST: Free Lakeshore Arts drop-in prgram for all ages. Work with a professional artist and create work that will be displayed in the Smith Zone Gallery on our community wall. Begins tonight and runs for 18 weeks. Have A Scuba Experience WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Albion Pool and Health Club, 1485 Albion Rd. CONTACT: EUC Marketing, 647-7236382, euc_marketing@euc.ca, www. euc.ca COST: $15 Ever wanted to experience the sport of SCUBA diving? The Etobicoke Under Water Club (in existence since 1957) is hosting three evenings this winter where people can try it out. The sessions take place tonight, March 5 and 12. Bring a bathing suit, towel, some writing materials and $15 to cover the cost of air. Register online.

w Friday, Feb. 13

Everybody’s Children – Black History Month WHEN: 4 to 5:15 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood library, 36 Brentwood Rd. N. CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416394-5247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Celebrate Black History Month at by watching this National Film Board of Canada documentary. They arrive under age and alone, often traumatized and seeking asylum in a country completely alien to their own. In some provinces, specifically Ontario, these unaccompanied refugee minors have surprisingly no government system in place for their care after arriving. This documentary is a cinematic portrait of a year in the life of two such teenagers making new lives for themselves in Toronto. Drop in. First come, first seated.

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