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in memoriam: If you were in the area of The Queensway and The East Mall on Saturday, you may have been surprised to see hundreds of bikers cruising the area. Bikers from all across Canada – members of Hells Angels and other clubs – attended The Church on the Queensway for the funeral of Etobian Luke Walsh, who passed away Aug. 11 after a Luke Walsh battle with cancer. He was 57 and had been a prominent leader in the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in Toronto. Walsh grew up in Rexdale, and attended West Humber Collegiate Institute where he excelled in wrestling.

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Comedian takes the reins of Tiny Talent Time reboot Show debuts on CHCH Sept. 6 CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com After a more than 20-year hiatus, Tiny Talent Time is set to make its nostalgic return to TV screens next month with a comedic twist, courtesy of Etobicoke’s own Jason Agnew. Generations of Southern Ontario kids who grew up during the 35-year lifespan of the CHCH talent show from 1957 to 1992 will remember beloved longtime host Bill Lawrence for his straight-

faced interviews with the show’s pint-sized tap dancers, magicians and baton twirlers. As co-host of the revamped version of the show, which premieres Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. on CHCH as part of the channel’s 60th anniversary celebrations, Agnew decided it was time to insert a little more humour into his hosting duties – playing the foil to co-host Jaclyn Colville’s straight woman. “Bill Lawrence, who was also the weather man at

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CHCH for many, many years, was loved by everyone who watched Tiny Talent Time for 35 years. The difference with someone like myself is, I work in the world of comedy. I’ve always been a comedian and a comedic host in everything I’ve done, and so I’m more so the big kid on the set,” said the 36-year-old Bishop Allen Academy grad, who is best known to younger audiences as the host of YTV’s Splatalot (think Wipeout for kids). “With Tiny Talent Time, I like to get involved in the acts when I can – and I don’t even have any talents aside from talking – so that’s the kind of

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Time there is no judging panel to evaluate its contestants’ performances. “The kids just come out and perform their talents in front of an audience in the studio and we have a little interview with them. There’s no judges.” The first season of the revived Tiny Talent Time will feature 12 half-hour episodes jam-packed with performances from talented kids aged four to 12, all hailing from right here in southwestern Ontario.

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n this week’s papers and online (bit. ly/1pCC7MZ), we take a look at nine key ward races to watch this municipal election year, but truth be told every ward across the city is an important one to watch. There are ward races with high-profile name recognition (Michael Ford, nephew of mayor Rob and councillor Doug, in Ward 2), some with no incumbent (Ward 20 and 39 with the departures of Adam Vaughan and Mike Del Grande, respectively) and then there are rematches (Paula Fletcher versus Liz West in Ward 30, and Maria Augimeri versus Gus Cusimano in Ward 9). Regardless of whether you live in one of these ones-to-watch wards, it is the responsibility of every Torontonian to make their our view wards the most important ward to watch leading up to vote day, 27. Election will Oct. Although candidates have been pick up steam at it since Jan. 2, the last day to file nomination papers is Sept. come Sept. 11 11, at which time the races really begin. And for those few weeks leading up to election day, it is the responsibility of every Torontonian to ask their local candidates important questions about themselves, and what they plan to do for the ward. Because, after all, it’s what happens in your ward that impacts you the most every single day. Transit, development, safety, green space, visioning studies, the list of issues that could potentially impact one or every ward across the city are many. But what’s key to your neighbourhood, your ward may not be the same as the ward next door. That’s why it’s important to not be too distracted by what’s happening elsewhere in this municipal race. Keep your eye on the local prize. The race to become mayor is always the hotbutton topic, and the one that gets more play in the papers, but the mayor is only one vote on city council – no different than your local councillor. The administration’s vision may come from the mayor, but when it comes to voting, each councillor’s vote counts. Councillors will fight for what is good for their ward; they will raise issues the city needs to hear; and they should speak on behalf of their constituents. Make sure they do, and that you keep them accountable after they take office.

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Pennachetti operated smoothly through turbulent times at city hall

ix years ago, Joseph Pennachetti came to the job of Toronto city manager abruptly and definitively. David Miller, mayor at the time, stepped out of his office to talk to reporters about the departure of Pennachetti’s predecessor, Shirley Hoy. Scarcely after thanking Hoy for her service, Miller announced that Pennachetti – Toronto’s chief financial officer – would be Hoy’s replacement. There were some formalities to be observed. For one, Toronto council had to vote on the matter. But Miller said that council would do so, and, speaking as a mayor at the height of his influence, he was right. Pennachetti stepped into the city’s top job easily, in a smooth transition in the middle of a term, with a mayor who had confidence in him. Pennachetti ran a smooth

david nickle the city bureaucracy even through the somewhat rougher transition to a very different mayor in Rob Ford, and the tumultuous years of his term as mayor – through a time when it was unclear that there was anyone in charge politically. It’s hard to imagine another bureaucrat being able to manage something like that as gracefully as Pennachetti – which is why the timing of his departure, to fall between the Oct. 27 municipal election and the convening of the new council – is such a gift. Deciding who the new city manager is will, as a result, be among the first orders of business for the 2014-2018 council and mayor. As such, it will give

council and the mayor in particular, the opportunity to choose a city manager who will mesh well with the political mandate that Torontonians will have granted. It’s a lot to ask of a brandnew council, which will have a number of greenhorn councillors blinking in the light and possibly a brand-new mayor who’s never done this kind of thing before. But a sympatico city manager will be essential for the job ahead. Because it’s going to be a tough job, one way or another. At the end of this year’s budget deliberations, Pennachetti warned council that in coming years it will have little choice but to raise property taxes at rates higher than the rate of inflation. Pennachetti said the bureaucracy has cut as much as it can without affecting core services.

Tax increases or other new sources of revenue are going to be the rule, to keep the city functioning. There will be more pressures as well. At some point, the real estate market in Toronto is going to slip, and when that happens, the city’s lucrative land transfer tax is going to start to dry up. If certain mayoral candidates prevail, taxpayers will also have to finance a costly subway through annual property tax levies. Council will be responsible for all this. They will need a bureaucrat that understands their mandate, understands city finance and gets the value of public service. And as Pennachetti will be otherwise occupied, the sooner they find a replacement the better. David Nickle is The Guardian’s city hall reporter. His column appears Thursdays. Find him on Twitter: @ DavidNickle

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keeping neighbourhoods safe To the editor: Re: ‘‘Keeping an eye on your neighbourhood,’ Editorial, Aug. 7 I was delighted to see an interest in Neighbourhood Watch in Etobicoke. I agree we must get back to basics. Whatever happened to neighbours looking out for neighbours? Perhaps it drifted away when front porches disappeared. Our lives today seem more insular and less about what’s going on around us. It’s a pity as we lose some of our humanity when we are not getting involved. Now, no one says that you have to keep tabs on your neighbour, but wouldn’t it be nice to know that someone close by cares enough to check on you and your family? The population is aging, and more and more people are already living alone and may be without close family relations to check on them. I remember when I worked for Toronto police and there was a 911 call one evening from an elderly lady who said someone was knocking on her door and she wasn’t expecting anyone. Could the police please come and answer the door for her? Sigh. We don’t have to “organize” into groups or anything fancy. We just need to take an interest and be observant of anything out of the ordinary. Ta k e t h e c a s e o f m y neighbour who noticed an

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We are deeply grateful for the vigilance and dedication of the community police who patrol our area. But resources are scarce, and they need our help to identify problems and to assist with their resolution. unknown car parked on our street. Sh e w r o t e d ow n t h e licence plate and then came for tea at my home. Shortly thereafter we noticed two men walking through my backyard. It turns out they had just robbed a neighbour and were headed for their getaway car. We called the police who staked out the car at its owner’s location and arrested the individuals for break and enter and robbery. As for collaboration, our neighbourhood rallied when youths were throwing stones at windows and shouting slurs at families. Neighbours shared information, which identified the youths, they admitted to it and the local school administration was very helpful in counseling these youths. We realize that it’s not only about property damage but also steering our youth away from activities leading to a

criminal record. We are deeply grateful for the vigilance and dedication of the community police who patrol our area. But resources are scarce, and they need our help to identify problems and to assist with their resolution. For that reason I joined the Community Police Liaison Committee to become more involved. I have also organized Neighbourhood Watch for the Stonegate/Queensway area in south Etobicoke. I send out a comprehensive e-news update of what’s happening in the community. If you reside in this area and wish to be on the distribution, please email me at SouthEtobicokeWatch@ gmail.com. Alternatively, you can always get together informally with your neighbours, share contact information and do look out for each other. Let’s get back to our roots and show that we care. If you wish to find out about Neighbourhood Watch in your area, speak with your city councillor as the city have taken on this responsibility under Community Safety. Beyond this, there is a vision for Safe Communities Canada www.parachutecanada.org/safecommunities which takes crime prevention and other safety issues to a whole new level. Jaqueline Murdoch

Readers thankful for generosity, support of friends and neighbours To the editor: My children always ask me what marathons and fundraisers are. I explained to them what these events are and the money they raise goes to the charity of their choice. My children wanted to experience a fundraiser of their own. So on a Saturday in July we walked around the block,

going door-to-door to sell stamps for five cents each. The warm welcome that was given to my little ones and the generous donations was outstanding. The look on my children’s faces of happiness and pride was heartwarming to us as parents. At the end of our journey that day, they were so excited that they were able to raise

$37 on their own. We proudly kept our promise to deposit the money that we raised and collected in the Hospital for Sick Children jar at Dairy Queen at Albion and Islington. A great big hug and thank you to all of our neighbours and friends for your support and friendly smile. Rosie and Andy Cancelliere

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Group hopes to raise $100K, in addition to monies already secured through city’s park improvement fund CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com

in the hopes of transforming their dated and paint-chipped playground into a welcoming gathering place for A group of central Etobicoke parents the whole community to enjoy. tired of packing their little ones up Some of the features they’d like in the car in search of engaging and to see installed in the park are: a age-appropriate playgrounds in small play structure for kids aged 18 their neighbourhood is now seeking months to five years, another larger to rejuvenate Silvercreek Park. play structure for older kids aged five to 12 with plenty of climbers, new The sprawling 3.9-hectare park, located north of Islington and swings and slides, and improved seating areas with Eglinton avenues, is jam-packed with more picnic tables features including benches. And, if ...we load up the kids and tennis courts, an the budget allows, a in the car and go to new pathway system outdoor pool, a baseball diamond, other parks because through the park and and a multipurpose improved landscapthis one just doesn’t ing. With the help of sports field. Where the otherhave enough, and Etobicoke Centre wise-enviable park is Councillor Gloria what’s here is old and Lindsay Luby, de sorely lacking, however, is in its chilrusty. D o m e n i c o s a i d dren’s playground, the committee has – Alice Iskiw said Silvercreek Park already secured Rejuvenation Project committee $110,000 from the city’s 2015 capital members Amy de Domenico and budget towards park improvements Alice Iskiw, both local moms who – but knowing the high cost of playlive within walking distance of the ground equipment, they’re hoping to raise an additional $100,000 to make park. the playground truly spectacular. “For us, a lot of the time we load up the kids in the car and go to other In a letter to the Toronto Parks parks because this one just doesn’t and Trees Foundation in support of have enough, and what’s here is the committee’s application to raise old and rusty,” said funds for the park, Iskiw, noting that Lindsay Luby said Spring/summer 2015 she was “impressed she’ll often drive her three-year-old twins is our goal, but, along with their enthuQuinten and Olivia siasm and drive to with our fundraising revitalize the playto Stonehouse Park, Lloyd Manor Park or efforts, we need ground” – some of Chestnut Hills Park equipment big sponsorship, big whose instead, in order to dates back more businesses like banks than 30 years, her take advantage of their newer playand grocery stores to office confirmed. ground equipment To those ends, make that happen. the Silvercreek Park that is more geared – Amy de Domenico Rejuvenation Project younger children. To help remedy committee is set to the playground situation closer to host its first event – a Family Fun home – and cut back on her playDay – on Sunday, Sept. 7 to kick-start ground commute – Iskiw joined fundraising and raise awareness of the rejuvenation campaign among together with de Domenico and local residents. a group of eight other local parents to form the Silvercreek Park The rain-or-shine event will take Rejuvenation Project committee place at the Plast Huculak Centre,

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The newly formed Silvercreek Park Rejuvenation Committee is set to host its first Family Fun Day fundraising event Sept. 7, with all proceeds going towards new playground equipment, seating and pathways at the park. Pictured here, committee members Amy de Domenico (top) and Alice Iskiw (sitting) show off some of the dated and paint-chipped play structures they hope to be able to replace, while Iskiw’s three-year-old twins Quinten and Olivia help promote the upcoming fundraiser.

516 The Kingsway, beginning at 1 p.m. and featuring a Meet and Greet with Treehouse TV’s Big and Small, Markus in Concert, face-painting, a 50/50 draw and silent auction (items up for bid include Blue Jays tickets, Santa’s Village passes, gift certificates for lessons at Kaos Music, and Penelope Fine Greek Cuisine gift certificates, among many others). Admission is to the Family Fun Day is $20 per family, with 100 per cent of the proceeds from the event going towards the park rejuvenation project. Tickets can be reserved by emailing

silvercreekpark@gmail.com “We want the community to know that we’re doing this and that we need their support. We’re going to have fundraisers to solicit donations – this being the first of them – and we want them to come be a part of it,” Iskiw said. The committee – which also includes members Mike Iskiw, Mark de Domenico, Laryssa Waler Hetmanczuk, Laura Delves, Kerri Ivanyshyn, Lou Venturino, and Lisa and Dean Antoniazzi – is hoping to raise the funds needed in order to transform their playground in time

for next summer. “Spring/summer 2015 is our goal, but, along with our fundraising efforts, we need big sponsorship, big businesses like banks and grocery stores to make that happen,” de Domenico said, assuring that all sponsors and donors will be recognized in the park via a plaque or paver stones when the project is complete. “Every little bit helps.” For more information go to www. silvercreekpark.ca, on Twitter @ SilvercreekPark or Facebook at facebook.com/silvercreekpark for updates.

Nine youth artists paint 110-metre work at Kipling and Belfield >>>from page 1 priority neighbourhoods across Toronto, including Jamestown in north Etobicoke. The arts agency recruited youth locally, and from Tro p i c a n a Co m m u n i t y Services in Scarborough. “It highlights the vital role arts play in culture, civic care and inspiration,” said Julie Frost, AFCY executive and creative director, calling the mural “an amazing landmark”. The Humber River is depicted in wide bands of blue in the mural’s background dotted with deer, squirrels and birds. An array of people are painted in silhouette: a boy and girl playing; a girl skipping; a boy walking his dog; a couple walking handin-hand; an adult doing Tai Chi; a woman in a hijab; seniors at a picnic table, and a visually impaired woman walking with her seeing-eye dog. Large-scale text that reads “MEETING PLACE” refers to

local and historical Aboriginal narratives of the Humber River, which once served as a meeting and trading hub for diverse First Nations’ populations. Jajus approached area Councillor Doug Ford two years ago to inquire about painting another wall when Ford urged her to make over the long concrete walls etched with bleeding rust from old chain-link metal fences above that flank either side of Kipling at Belfield. Last summer, Jajus led 20 young painters on the 101-metre-long mural on the east side of Kipling at Belfield in phase one of the mural project. It features First Nations’ inhabitants, a GO train, Rexdale Boulevard, apartment buildings, various coloured feathers representing residents’ ethnic diversity, a racehorse and jockey – Woodbine Racetrack is nearby – and children playing on a carousel, a nod to Woodbine Centre’s Fantasy Fair. Fe e d b a c k h a s b e e n

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Artists and officials (including Councillor Doug Ford and Mayor Rob Ford) cut the ribbon on the second ‘gateway’ mural in Rexdale, created by artists recruited by Toronto’s Arts for Children and Youth (AFCY).

positive, Jajus said. “Because I live here, I hear a lot of positive feedback,” she said. “Some people tell me they intentionally take this route to work now. Some say they bring their friends and

family to show them.” Rust no longer threatens the vivid, larger-than-life murals. In April, the Ministry of Transportation, which owns the chain-link fence on the

east side of Kipling outside the GO Station atop phase one’s mural, paid to replace the chain-link fences atop both murals on either sides of the street, Jajus said. “The Ministry of

Transportation did it for the benefit of the project and the mural. We’re so thankful they did,” she said.

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By 2025, there could be 50 flights per night at Pearson due to approved increases >>>from page 1 motion on the matter of increased night flights at Pearson to improve the chances it would actually be discussed with Transport Canada. The motion last week succeeded in gaining the City of Toronto’s executive committee endorsement to request the city manager report in the second quarter of 2015 on an increase of night flights in and out of Toronto Pearson International Airport. Earlier this month, Leon proposed the city ask Transport Canada to reconsider its approval of three 10 per cent increases, since residents, he said in a letter to the committee “are extremely concerned about increased aircraft noise at night and the impact on their quality of life.” Leon said Tuesday he requested the involvement of the city manager as the preferred “bureaucrat to bureaucrat” communication to Transport Canada, rather than one from Toronto council, which the executive committee would not have supported. “This has a better opportunity to go forward and not fall off the table,” Leon said of his successful motion.

opposition from homeowners Markland Wood residents argue increased night flights would negatively impact Toronto residents’ sleep, and quality of life. Night flights are those which depart Pearson or arrive between 12:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Markland Wood Homeowners Association approached Leon, their area councillor, to assist them in objecting to Toronto Pearson’s night flight increase granted last year by Transport Canada. Now, in addition to Pearson’s annual night flight increase based on total passenger growth, in a year when night flights reach more than 95 per cent of the night flight budget, the amended formula also allows the next year’s night flight budget to be bumped an additional 10 per cent. Transport Canada approved the Greater Toronto Airports Authority’s (GTAA) request for three increases of 10 per cent, when demand warrants, through 2025. That would result in 50 night flights per night compared to 36 at present. Leon said he respected his constituents’ position on the issue. “They have their wishes. I respect

their wishes,” Leon said. “I’m trying to work with them. The airport is also a business. It’s counterbalancing the two of them. That’s why I put forward the letter. “While my colleagues may not agree, my job first and foremost is to represent my constituents.” Last June, Transport Canada approved GTAA’s request for three “modest increases” of 10 percent, GTAA said, between now and 2025 when and if warranted by demand “to better meet the increased demand for flights at night.” the right move Richard Boehnke, a Markland Wood Homeowners Association director, expressed encouragement at Leon’s approved motion. “We’re thrilled it’s happening,” Boehnke said of Leon’s successful motion. “This is something that is already a fait accompli as far as the GTAA and Transport Canada is concerned. (Leon) did what we requested. He brought the matter forward.” Toronto Pearson’s growing need for additional night flights is the result of a number of factors, the GTAA said. “Greater connections with emerging markets, the evolving travel choices of an ethnically diverse population, technological advances that have turned one-stop flights into direct flights, ever-increasing trade cargo and, quite simply, the growth of our regions’ population and economy.” In 2011, Toronto Pearson denied more than 1,000 night flights, the GTAA reported. Most night flights are not overflow from daytime operations, GTAA said in a 2011 outreach report. “They are flights that because of travel distance, scheduling requirements or product delivery timelines need to arrive or depart at night.” Increased night flights at Pearson to as many as 50 per night would negatively affect residents’ sleep quality, Boehnke and the Markland residents’ association argued. “We treasure our sleep,” Boehnke said. “We recognize this as a City of Toronto problem. It’s not an Etobicoke issue; certainly not a Markland issue.” - With files from Mike Adler and Cynthia Reason

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Mompreneurs talk business on Twitter Working moms looking to connect with other women in business can look no further than their Twitter feeds. Mompreneurs hosts a Twitter chat twice a month from 9 to 10 p.m. Upcoming dates and topics are: Sept. 11 - Fall Surge: Getting Back into Routines; Sept. 25 - Marketing Know-How for Your Business; and Oct. 9 - Book Review: Great Business Reads. Follow @themompreneurtm on Twitter and use the hashtag #MompreneurChat to join the conversation. Visit bit.ly/1whQpY7 for more info. WORKSHOPS FOR NEWCOMERS wCAREER

Get a jump start on your career by attending the monthly Labour Market Access Program workshops at Microskills, 1 Vulcan St. Designed for newcomers, the sessions focus on career awareness for women, labour market essentials, self-employment for newcomers and employer-led workshops.

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Loosen your ties, ditch the suit and lace up your sneakers for The New Toronto Corporate Run set for Sept. 18 at Ontario Place. Teams will include allmale, all-female, mixed (two plus two) and cover the following divisions and categories: banking – financial, health and wellness, medical – pharmaceutical, food - beverage, non-business, marketing generic, advertising (agency only), construction – manufacturing, technology, and not for profit. Companies can also bring one megateam and compete for special prizes in non-

competitive categories. In addition to a fivekilometre run there is also an event for walkers. Visit www.torontocorporaterun.com BENEFIT offered wSELF-EMPLOYMENT

If you’re looking to start your own business, consider attending an information session on the Ontario SelfEmployment Benefit Program at the Toronto Business Development Centre, 105 Judge Rd. Event takes place Tuesday, Sept. 23. The provincial benefit provides unemployed people who are or have recently been eligible for Employment Insurance with income and entrepreneurial support while they develop and start their business. To register, call 416-2335287. Grace Peacock is the managing editor of The Etobicoke Guardian. Her column appears every second Thursday. Email her at gpeacock@ insidetoronto.com

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Taste of the Kingsway returns with food, fun The Popular Taste of the Kingsway returns Sept. 5, 6 and 7 weekend. Take in international cuisine, live entertainers, fresh food markets, midway rides, buskers, clowns, face painters and demonstrations on Bloor Street West between Prince Edward Drive and Montgomery Road. Two stages flank either end of the festival. More than 200 exhibitors. Beer and wine gardens. Scotiabank Dog Show takes place Saturday, Sept. 6 from noon to 3 p.m. Charity pancake breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 7 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. by the Montgomery stage. Visit a then-and-now photo exhibit of The Kingsway, and talk with Etobicoke Historical Society representatives. Visit www.kingswaybia. ca/taste-of-the-kingsway for more. expert gives gardening tips at farmers’ market wGlean some end-of-season gardening tips next month at Stonegate Farmers’ Market.

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A gardening expert presents a resource and information session on Monday, Sept. 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the market, St. James Anglican Church, 194 Park Lawn Rd. Then taste test the market the

Check out the defending Ontario Junior Hockey League champion Toronto Patriots in action. Also Dudley Hewitt champions, the team plays an exhibition game at Westwood Arena, 90 Woodbine Downs Blvd. on Monday, Sept. 1 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults. Free admission for those younger than 17 and older than 65. Visit www.torontopatriots. com for more. get good, fresh food at Lakeshore village park Check out the Good Food Market in south Etobicoke. LAMP Community Health Centre, in partnership with FoodShare, has been running the Good Food Market on Wednesdays for the past six years.

The market offers fresh, affordable, mostly local fruits and vegetables to neighbourhood residents. Visit the market Wednesday, Sept. 3 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lakeshore Village Park, 46 Garnett Janes Rd. between Birmingham Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West. For more, visit www.lampchc.org or call 416-252-9701.

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The TTC has released its full schedule of weekend subway closures planned for the remainder of the year. From Sept. 6-7, the TTC will close the Yonge line between Bloor and Lawrence stations, followed by two successive Yonge line shutdowns in October. Three planned closures are set for November and December.

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rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT A city art program is looking for submissions to create an art project for segments of a future “noise wall” along the Georgetown South rail corridor. Along with Metrolinx the StreetART initiative, also known as StART, is holding a competition to find visual artists to conceive designs for three noise walls to be located in the city’s west-end, at Douro Street near a planned Liberty Village pedestrian bridge, Sudbury Street south of Queen Street West and on the east side of Dufferin Street north of Queen. Submissions must reflect the character of the neighbourhoods they’ll be in and the finished art will be maintained for at least five years, the group said in a statement. Artists have until Sept. 22 to submit proposals. Email Carolyn Taylor at

push for McNicoll bus garage approval A TTC board member is imploring city council to quickly approve a planned bus garage on TTC-owned land near Kennedy Road and McNicoll Avenue. Josh Colle’s motion asks council put aside an unexpected decision by the city’s planning and growth management committee earlier this month to defer consideration of the bus garage plan until 2015, and instead approve the project’s environmental report and send it the province for further consideration. There’s been longtime opposition to the plan from local residents fearful of traffic and other impacts. Council is scheduled to debate the matter at its meeting this week

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Board (TDSB) said the Grade 8 teacher has been put on home assignment, with pay, pending the outcome of the police investigation. “Home assignment is not a disciplinary action,” TDSB spokesperson Ryan Bird said. “When any serious allegation is brought against a staff member,

they go home pending the outcome of the investigation.” He has been a teacher at the Renforth Drive school the entirety of his nine-year career with Canada’s largest school board, Bird said. Jo s e p h D i l e t t o, 3 4 , o f Mississauga, faces three charges, including sexual interference,

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Giving Day at Hudson’s Bay Sherway WHEN: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Sherway Gardens, 25 The West Mall CONTACT: Connie Jack, 416-626-4711 Ext.255 COST: Tickets cost $5 each Hudson’s Bay Sherway is partnering with Trillium Health Partners Foundation and the charity Look Good Feel Better for a one-day fundraising event. Shoppers are invited to purchase a ticket in store for $5 - with 100 per cent of proceeds benefiting the charities. Ticket holders will receive exclusive discounts, gift with purchases in select departments and draw prizes. the festival registration table, at the south end of the park. There will also be live birds and reptiles, displays, and activities for the whole family. Community Sidewalk Sale WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Remax Diamond Building, 1570 Kipling Ave. CONTACT: Karen Ewing, 416-241-0035, karena.events@ gmail.com COST: Free Sidewalk sale fundraiser to benefit Etobicoke Children’s Centre hosted by Remax Diamond Realty. New and used items, silent auction, 50/50 raffle. 4th Annual Richview Fall Fair WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Richview United Church, 149 Wellesworth Dr. CONTACT: Mary-Jane Jarvis, 905-270-8864, mary-jane.

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jarvis@sympatico.ca COST: Free Browse through jewelry, wool and fabrics, candles, food, framed action prints; enjoy entertainment, coffee, tea and muffins, barbecue, bake table, books and more. Spaces available for $20-$25. Through the Eyes of the Artist Award Winners Exhibit WHEN: 12 to 2 p.m. WHERE: Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lakeshore Blvd. W. CONTACT: Bebhinn Jennings, 416201-7093, bebhinn@lakeshorearts.ca COST: Free Artists Jean-Luc Lindsay and Margaret Stawicki exhibit paintings at Lakeshore Arts. Meet the artists and learn more about their work.

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Family Hockey Event WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence, 400 Kipling Avenue CONTACT: Chantal Kelly-Neves, 416-418-7449, www.robbiesrainbow.ca, cdkneves@ gmail.com COST: Please register at https://www.gifttool.com/athon/ SignUpMode Robbie’s Rainbow is hosting its 3rd Annual P.U.C.K. Hockey & Family Skate fundraising event: skills and drills, family skate and meet hockey and TV celebrities. Family Fun Day Fundraiser WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: PLAST Huculak Centre, 516 The Kingsway CONTACT: silvercreekpark@gmail. com COST: $20 per family Join the Silvercreek Park Rejuvenation Project for a day of family fun, featuring a meet and greet with Treehouse TV’s Big and Small, Markus in concert, facepainting, popcorn, a silent auction and 50/50 draw. All proceeds go towards fundraising efforts to improve the playground equipment and seating areas at Silvercreek Park.

w Monday, Sept. 8

Taoist Tai Chi Open House WHEN: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Taoist Tai Chi Society, Etobicoke Location, 35 Chauncey Ave. CONTACT: Janka Safar/Barb Taylor, 416-236-

0720, etobicoke@taoist.org, www. taoist.org/etobicoke COST: Free Learn the health benefits of practicing the internal arts of Taoist Tai Chi. A beginner weekend will be held from Friday, Sept. 12 to Sunday, Sept. 14 to introduce participants to the 108-move set.

w Tuesday, Sept. 9

Etobicoke Centennial Choir Annual Open Rehearsal WHEN: 7:15 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd. CONTACT: 416-6226923, www.etobicokecentennialchoir. ca, info@etobicokecentennialchoir.ca COST: Free Interested singers in all sections are invited to participate in a rehearsal, meet the conductor and choristers and find out more about the choir.

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Community Centre’s

Civic pride Saturday September 6 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. BBQ Hot Dogs - Burgers - Corn Roast Primo Pasta Booth Foods of The World Beer Garden Live Music - Cultural Dances The Coppertones Hair Cut Give-a-ways Vendors - Crafters - Woodwork Fire Sale Tomboli Draw, Prizes & Rafﬂes

Kid’s Fun Zone - Bouncys - Velcro Wall CJ’s Sk8te Board Lessons & Demos Face Painting - Henna Ice Cream - Snow Cones - Popcorn - Candy Floss Funnel Cake - Candy Apples - Potato Tornados Bake Table - Jams - Cupcakes Kids & Family Fun Contests (Pie/Donut Eating - Hula-hoop)

432 Horner Avenue

(Between Kipling & Brownsline) For more information call 416-252-6822

h e r h e r i ta g e : Akhara dances at the Rexdale Women’s Centre's Civic Pride Celebrations at Rexdale Community Hub last Friday. The event was intended to encourage crosscultural understanding and to provide residents with the opportunity to showcase their cultural heritage. An array of cultural artifacts were also on display. Staff photo/IAN KELSO

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One man arrested, another sought in Dixon Road shooting Victim shot multiple times, remains in serious condition TAMARA SHEPHARD tshephard@insidetoronto.com To r o n t o p o l i c e s a i d Wednesday a man in his 20s shot in the early morning of Aug. 18 remains in serious condition, while one man has been arrested and another is being hunted by investigators.

Police responded to a call for a shooting outside an apartment building on Dixon Road at 1:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18. Police allege two men met with another man at the rear of the building and got into an argument. The man was shot multiple times, police said. He was

transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Nathaniel Evans, 18, of Toronto, is charged with nine counts, including: conspiracy to commit murder; attempt murder; aggravated assault; discharge firearm attempt to wound; point firearm; unauthorized possession of a firearm; possession of a fire-

arm knowing its possession is unauthorized; possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order, and possession of ammunition contrary to prohibition order.

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As the population ages, the needs of those entering their senior years change. Between additional healthcare concerns and day-to-day support, older Canadians require a range of services not previously needed, even a few years before. With more frequent health-related appointments and in some cases, hospital visits, it’s important that those in their advanced years have access to the care and support they need to live their lives comfortably and with dignity. Some areas of assistance required by seniors include: • Personal Support – Includes access to assistance with meal preparation, grocery shopping and general day-to-day needs • Home Care – Includes occupational therapy and rehabilitation, general nursing care • Community Supports – Meal delivery, pharmacy support, transportation assistance For the elderly, the thought of seeking out and finding these various services may seem daunting, with many unsure of where to start. Some may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of researching then connecting with the appropriate agencies for the support that they may require Fortunately, there are options that allow seniors to access the

Visit www.torontopolice. on.ca/newsreleases/29853 to view Vanluien’s photo. Anyone with information is urged to call police at 416808-2300 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

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Evans was scheduled to appear in a Finch Avenue West courtroom Thursday morning. Police are searching for Tajhai Vanluien, 18, of Toronto, wanted on the same charges.

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specific assistance and support they need. Through the Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), seniors can access help to live independently in their communities, through home care and referral to specific local programs and services. A call to the main number at (416) 506-9888, connects people with knowledgeable staff who can start the process of providing information and referrals (where required) to local community services. Some of these include: Home Care Support – After a hospital stay, seniors may require additional medical care or assistance with activities such as bathing or meal preparation. Online Support – The TorontoCentralHealthline.ca is a onestop repository of information about community services and supports and includes a Health Library, Caregiver Exchange and Stroke Resources. Medical and Healthcare Referrals – The Care Coordinators at Toronto Central CCAC work closely with primary care doctors and family health teams.

Seniors in need of a referral can be easily connected to an appropriate practitioner. Specialized Services – Support for special needs related to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, stroke recovery, palliative care and convalescent care can also be arranged. Supportive Housing – Sometimes a move to a retirement home or a housing situation that is geared towards seniors is the best option for someone with advanced age. Families and loved ones looking for assistance in this area can call the CCAC for information and support. Referral To Long-term Care – For family and loved ones of seniors who are in need of longterm care, a call to the CCAC will provide the information and resources required to make the move to a new living environment. For more information on Toronto Central CCAC, visit www. healthcareathome.ca/torontocentral

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Conservatory holds open house Visit the Kingsway Conservatory of Music’s musical open house in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Tour the conservatory’s elegant studios and learn about music enrichment programs for all ages from infants to adults on Sept. 4 and Sept. 10 from 1 to 8 p.m. at the conservatory, 2848 Bloor St. W., one block east

of Prince Edward Drive. Kingsway Conservatory of Music is home to the K i n g s w a y C h i l d r e n’s Choir, Kingsway Children’s Orchestra and Kingsway Chamber Strings. It is renowned for its high standards of private instruction (piano, voice, guitar, strings, winds, brass, percussion), its creative group classes for babies and young

Register for TCDSB night, online classes Register for Toronto Catholic District School Board night credit courses, online courses and Saturday programs. Registration for board’s courses begin on Thursday, Au g . 2 8 a n d c o n t i n u e through Friday, Sept. 26 for night school and Oct. 10 for online courses and Saturday International Languages programs, space permitting. Courses will be canceled or redirected based on enrol-

children, and its numerous performances throughout the community. Some of the new 2014 programs include: Kingsway Chamber Singers, GLEE Mu s i c a l T h e a t re a n d Drama, Drum Circle, Guitar Ensemble, Flute Choir and Cello Choir.

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Students who register for online classes may attend two drop-in sessions to support the use of the online learning management system and resolve any log-in issues. The drop-in sessions take place on Sept. 30 and Oct. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Ave. E.

Email the TCDSB at eregister@tcdsb.org for online class information.

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*Offer available to all qualified retail customers who lease or finance (and take delivery) of a new 2014 Versa Note/Sentra/Altima/Rogue/Pathfinder/Titan models on approved credit, through Nissan Canada Finance from a participating Nissan retailer in Canada between Aug.1-Sept. 2, 2014. Not available for cash purchase buyers. 1$750 Bonus Cash applicable to customers who lease or finance any new 2014 Versa Note/Sentra/Altima/Rogue/Pathfinder/Titan models through Nissan Canada Finance on approved credit on units in stock. The $750 additional Cash Bonus will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Offer available for qualified customers only. Offer available from Aug.1-Sept. 2, 2014 inclusively. Offer not available for cash purchase buyers. Conditions apply. Qualifying customers must be approved to lease or finance through Nissan Canada Finance. 2First four (4) semi-monthly lease payments and first four (4) bi-weekly finance payments of a new 2014 Versa Note/Sentra/ Altima/Rogue/Pathfinder/Titan (including all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $750/$750/$900/$900/$1,200/$1,200 for the 2 months or 4 semi-monthly/bi-weekly payments. Consumer is responsible for any and all amounts in excess of $750/$750/$900/$900/$1,200/$1,200 (inclusive of taxes). After four (4) semi-monthly/bi-weekly payments, consumer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. This offer is applicable to NCF contracts only. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. 3No charge extended warranty is valid for up to 60 months or 100,000 km (whichever occurs first) from the warranty start date and zero (0) kilometers. Some conditions/limitations apply. The no charge extended warranty is the Nissan Added Security Plan (“ASP”) and is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (“NCESI”). In all provinces NCESI is the obligor. NCESI offers a Gold and Platinum level of coverage. This offer includes the Gold level of coverage, be sure to see your local Dealer to identify the difference in coverage from a Gold to the Platinum level. Retail value of added security plan based on MSRP. $1,440/$1,380/$1,380 for a new 2014 Nissan Sentra/2014 Versa Note/2015 Micra®. Dealers are free to set individual prices. ††CASH DISCOUNT: Get $2,250/$1,850 cash discount on the cash purchase of any new 2014 Sentra models (except Sentra 1.8 S MT, C4LG54 AA00)/2014 Versa Note models (except 1.6 S MT, B5RG54 AA00). The cash discount is based on non-stackable trading dollars when registered and delivered between Aug. 1-Sept. 2, 2014. 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This offer is only valid from Aug. 15 – Sept. 2, 2014, and to customers who whose the $750 Cash Bonus from the My Nissan My Choice program. Conditions apply. ±Representative finance offer based on a new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00) manual transmission. Price is $14,949 financed at 0% APR equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $74 for an 84 month term. $1,499 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $14,949. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ≠MSRP starting from $9,998/$15,748 for a 2015 Nissan Micra® 1.6 S (S5LG55 AA00), Manual Transmission/2015 Micra 1.6 SR (S5SG55 AA00), manual transmission excluding Freight and PDE charges and specific duties of new tires. ◆ $11,432 Selling Price for a new 2015 Micra® 1.6 S (S5LG55 AA00), Manual Transmission. Conditions apply. ▲Models shown $25,899/$20,719/$17,28 Selling Price for a new 2014 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG14 AA00), CVT transmission/Versa Note 1.6 SL Tech (B5TG14 NA00), Xtronic CVT® transmission/2015 Micra® 1.6 SR (S5SG55 AA00), Manual Transmission. ◆±≠▲Freight and PDE charges ($1,567/$1,630/$1,400), air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. Offers valid between Aug. 1-Sept. 2, 2014. #Offer is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (NCESI) and applies to new 2014 Nissan Sentra models (each, an “Eligible Model”) leased and registered through Nissan Canada Finance Services Inc., on approved credit, between Aug. 1-Sept. 2, 2014. from an authorized Nissan retailer in Canada. Offer recipient will be entitled to receive a maximum of six (6) service visits (each, a “Service Visit”) for the Eligible Vehicle – where each Service Visit consists of one (1) oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and one (1) tire rotation service (each, an “Eligible Service”). All Eligible Services will be conducted in strict accordance with the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan outline in the Agreement Booklet for the Eligible Vehicle. 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Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain offers NCESI reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. Ask your retailer for details. °Nissan is the fastest growing brand in the non-luxury segment based on comparison of 12-month retail sales from July 2013 to June 2014 of all Canadian automotive brands and 12-month averages sales growth. †Based on GAC (AIAMC) Compact segmentation. All information compiled from third-party sources, including AutoData and manufacturer websites. July 30, 2014. ^Based on 2014 Canadian Residual Value Award in Subcompact Car segment. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. +Based on GAC (AIAMC) Compact segmentation. All information complied from NR Can Fuel Economy data and third-party sources, including manufacturer websites. 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REAL ESTATE

Tough questions to ask when buying your first home

View your home through the buyer’s eyes You’re thinking of listing your home and like most homeowners, you hope for a quick sale. Minimizing the time it takes to sell your home can bring early relief and allow you to focus on your next move. The key to a quick sale is to neutralize your home so that buyers can imagine themselves living in that space. Breaking away from your memories, emotions and personal style is not easy, but imperative to getting the house sold quickly. To do this, take a good look at your home through the buyer’s eyes. Here are her top tips to stage your home critically and objectively: 1. Stand across the street and look at your house. As a buyer, would you be interested in

seeing more? Does the home compare well to others on the street? 2. Go inside and make notes as you go through each room. What needs clearing, cleaning, fixing or changing? Kitchens, bathrooms, living room and master bedroom are of most importance, so concentrate your efforts in these rooms. 3. Review and make notes on all the outside spaces. You’ll want to ensure patios and gardens are presented in a way that show buyers they are getting a lot for their money. Again, think about what needs clearing, cleaning, fixing or changing, and make your to-do list.

- News Canada

Home ownership is part of the Canadian dream. Buying a home is a major financial decision and maintaining it requires a great deal of discipline. Home buyers should be prepared to make some tough choices every step of the way in the pursuit of a new home. Some of these choices include:

Condo, house or other Before deciding to buy a detached or semidetached house, a condo or other form of home, consider your lifestyle, current and anticipated needs, and your budget. It’s a good idea to create a prioritized list of features that you are looking for. Finding the right home involves balancing your “must-haves” with your “nice-to-haves”.

Fixed or variable mortgage A fixed rate mortgage offers security and is guaranteed not to change for the term of the mortgage. A variable rate mortgage, on the other hand, offers possible long term interest savings, but with the risk of interest rate increases. The ‘right’ mortgage depends on your tolerance for risk, as well as your current goals and life stage.

More than, or less than, 20 per cent down payment If you buy a home with anything less than 20 per cent down, you’ll have to buy high-ratio mortgage insurance. The lower your down payment, the more expensive the insurance. If you don’t want to pay mortgage insurance, you’ll need at least 20 per cent down. A bigger down payment also means that you’ll pay less interest in the long run.

Conditional or unconditional offer In a multiple offer situation, some buyers might be tempted to waive all conditions in the hope of securing the sale. Conditions are in place to protect the buyer. If you decide to waive conditions on an offer that gets accepted, you’ll be in a bind if you have trouble securing a mortgage, or end up with a home that needs costly repairs. It doesn’t end there, as a home owner, you’ll be faced with choices every day. But the sense of pride, security and the long-term investment value that comes with home ownership, makes it all worth it.

- Newscanada.com

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Toronto council votes to curb use of paid-duty cops

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GETTING READY: Crews are busy at work on the track at Centennial Park, which is being rebuilt in time for next summer’s Pan Am / Parapan Am Games. Several sporting venues in Etobicoke will be used as training sites for the Games, including the Etobicoke Olympium.

Mayor Rob Ford and his brother, councillor Doug Ford, were the only two members of Toronto council to vote against a motion to try and curtail the use of paid duty officers at city events at the Monday meeting of Toronto City Council. The next day, Mayor Ford said he’d opposed the plan because he felt police officers ought to be able to earn “a little extra money” and felt that eliminating paid duty officers at construction sites without also eliminating them at funeral processions would be unfair – a measure not contemplated in the motion that council approved. “You’re either going to have paid duties or you’re not going

to have paid duties. You can’t pick and choose and say no on construction sites...but at funerals we are going to have paid duties,” Ford said. He added: “This is just taking a shot at the police officers that want to earn extra money...” Ford and his brother voted again st a motion by St. Paul’s Councillor Josh Matlow to ask the Toronto Police Services Board to look at using the Vancouver model, which allows the use of less costly peace officers to oversee events and construction sites. In Toronto, police are paid $60 an hour to do so – creating what can be a crippling cost for event organizers.

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Will name recognition rule the day? Political experts say knocking on doors, heavy canvassing only way to beat name recognition in election race; Andray Domise arguably Michael Ford’s top challenger

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paign. What will it take any of 12 candidates vying for that Etobicoke North council seat to prevent Michael Ford, nephew to Rob and Doug, from winning the ward in the upcoming municipal election? Ward 2 is currently represented by Doug Ford, and was previously held by brother Rob Ford for 10 years before he became mayor in 2010. Doug Ford has said he is not seeking re-election in Ward 2 in order to focus on the mayor’s reelection campaign. A recent Forum Research poll that asked voters if they would vote for Mike Ford or Andray Domise this October indicated twentysomething, Humber College student and family business employee Ford is leading with 43 per cent support over Rexdale native, financial planner and insurance company resolution manager, Domise, 34, who secured 24 per cent support. Among voters aware of them, one-half approve of each candidate, the poll reported. Dr. Lorne Bozinoff, president of Forum Research, the firm which conducted the poll, said “name recognition is everything” in municipal politics. the name they know “...incumbency is a huge advantage,” Bozinoff said in a news release. “There are no party policies, no leaders so people vote for the name they’ve heard of. In Ward 2, that name is Ford, no matter which one.” Bozinoff said in an interview while the Fords’ name recognition is “extremely high,” countless scandals in recent months and years involving Mayor Rob Ford’s denials, then admissions, of drug use, alcohol addiction, not to mention threatened lawsuits, also play a role. “It’s not like the Ford brand is totally untarnished. It has taken a real beating in the last four years...” he said.

going to beat Michael Ford, they’re going to have to do a huge amount of grassroots, street-level, door-todoor canvassing,” he said. WHAT ISSUE DO YOU THINK “But they’re also going to have is key for this ward, and do to convey an almost populist ‘don’t vote for the name you know’ camyou think your candidates paign. Convey respect for the public, are adequately addressing it? and the community. It should take more than a four-letter name to get Email us your thoughts at etg@ elected in this ward.” insidetoronto.com Domise said he is up for the challenge. A day after The Guardian’s calls Mayoral hopefuls John Tory to Michael Ford, his Facebook and David Soknacki also think so; privacy settings appear to have they’ve endorsed Domise. changed. All that’s visible to the “I really want to help my compublic is a profile photo of him in munity,” Domise said. “Religious institutions and nota navy blue suit. He is the son of Kathy Ford, for-profit organizations are doing the mayor’s sister, who has a hisa tremendous job lifting the area tory with police. His father, Ennio out of its priority neighbourhood Stirpe, served a lengthy sentence status. But politically, not a heck of in prison. a lot has been going on. People are Provincial records indicate not seeing someone working hard down at city hall to magnify their Michael Ford legally changed his name from Michael Douglas efforts. We’ve had two councillors Stirpe to Michael Douglas Ford in (Rob Ford, Doug Ford) who spent their time trying to raise their own February. Despite his non-existent public profile.” profile, Michael Ford unquestionKnocking on doors three times ably “has a head start and an advana day, Domise said he is engaging tage” due to his surname, Myer residents in “mini-town halls” at Siemiatycki, a protheir doorsteps. There are 13 candidates running for council in Ward 2, Etobicoke North. fessor in the politics Improved transit The seat was left vacant after Doug Ford declared he wasn’t running and public adminThat is a very and a new “flagship” again, in order to focus on brother Rob’s mayoral campaign. istration departrecreation and comunhealthy thing for munity centre would ment at Ryerson “They are celebrities. But I don’t date. That does create an opening University, said in local democracy and be his priorities if know if they’re famous or infamous. for Andray Domise,” Bozinoff said. an interview. he said. local elections. In a elected, That’s the key thing.” “He has got to get his awareness Yet, Siemiatycki Once-Ford supway, (Michael Ford) is porters are waning But Mayor Ford is more than up. He has got to meet everybody said that namea name. He represents a political in the ward.” recognition could kind of hiding in their enthusiposition that resonated with voters Michael Ford did not return The also have a “perverse asm for the brothbehind a name. ers Ford, Domise who felt disenfranchised, Bozinoff Guardian’s calls requesting an intereffect”. – Myer Siemiatycki, Ryerson argued. view about his candidacy. “It does not reported. professor, on the lack of “Fords are people from the subSoon after his nephew registered “People tell me appear Michael campaigning being done urbs. Rob Ford beat the Toronto to run, Doug Ford told reporters they liked Rob well Ford is doing a lot by the candidate elite, the media and everyone else, there is no reason for Michael Ford of campaigning. He enough for his custo become mayor,” he said. “There to speak to reporters. is making no effort tomer service. They was a real sense of a lack of power to talk to the media,” he said. don’t like Doug. They say he’s all lip in the suburbs. A lot of executive service, doesn’t return calls, is never “That is a very unhealthy thing Low public profile council members had been from for local democracy and local elecin the ward,” Domise said. “Michael downtown. Very little is known about Michael tions. In a way, he is kind of hiding Ford doesn’t have ideas. He doesn’t Ford. He is an account executive behind a name. talk to the media. He expects to get “Rob Ford voiced people’s concerns over taxes and inefficiency with Deco Labels and Tags, the Ford “It’s an almost perverse effect of in on name recognition alone. in government. He owned that family business. He attended an the name recognition factor. You “I’ve never heard at any time or position. 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Ward 9: York Centre

Ward 12: York South-Weston

t’s a rematch in Ward 9 between incumbent Councillor Maria Augimeri and businessman Gus Cusimano, which saw the former almost losing her job in the 2010 municipal election by less than 100 votes. Augimeri, who has represented the area for three decades, held onto her seat by 89 votes four years ago. A court challenge to try to have the election overturned by Cusimano ensued. He initially won the challenge but then lost on appeal. He was then charged with breaching the Municipal Elections Act by voting for himself in a ward he did not reside in. He pled guilty and agreed to a $1,000 fine. Also running are Anthony Fernando, Danny Quattrociocchi, Ances Hercultes and Wilson Basantes.

hree candidates have so far signed up to run in Ward 12 - York SouthWeston in the upcoming 2014 municipal election on Oct. 27. Longtime incumbent Frank Di Giorgio is running again in the riding he’s served in since 2000. Before the city’s amalgamation, Di Giorgio was a North York councillor first elected in 1985. It will be Nick Dominelli’s third time running for Ward 12, finishing second both in 2010 and 2006 by less than 500 and 2,300 votes, respectively. Lekan Olawoye, who’s built a strong local profile as executive director of For Youth Initiative for the past six years, will also be on the ballot to represent Ward 12.

Ward 17: Davenport

Ward 18: Davenport

Ward 20: Trinity-Spadina

t’s the third matchup for municipal candidates Cesar Palacio and Alejandra Bravo in Ward 17 - Davenport, who faced off against one another in 2003 and 2006. The last time around, Palacio won with only a couple hundred votes ahead of Bravo. The incumbent says he’s running on his track record and experience, citing his advocacy for fiscal responsibility and neighbourhood revitalization. Bravo, on the other hand, feels the ward needs a change and thinks Palacio’s close alignment with Rob Ford is detrimental to the constituents of Ward 17. She’s mostly concerned about creating jobs and expanding transit.

he ward’s current councillor, Ana Bailão, has been leading the charge in Ward 18 for the past four years and will battle it out with a set of new candidates this year. In the last municipal election, Bailão defeated her closest rival for council, Kevin Beaulieu, by 1,366 votes. Of the 10 registered candidates so far, nine are candidates who didn’t run in the 2010 municipal election. Issues surrounding development, transportation, and green space are key in the ward. Ward 18 is known to have a high Portuguese population according to the 2011 Canadian Household Survey, which plays well for Bailão, who is Portugeuse. However, the riding is changing quickly, and the average household income is growing. Located just west of the downtown core, Ward 18 runs from Dovercourt Road to Dundas Street West, north to Dupont Street, with its most southern point at King Street West, Davenport is a vibrant area of the city.

Ward 26: Don Valley West

Ward 30: Toronto-Danforth

Ward 39: Scarborough-Agincourt

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he race for Ward 26 - Don Valley West features four registered candidates so far, and a re-match between two candidates who finished just over 400 votes apart in 2010. The ward includes the neighbourhoods of Leaside, Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Heights and Wynford and takes in parts of East York and North York. Registered to run are incumbent John Parker, who has held the seat since 2006, and challengers Jon Burnside, Ishrath Velshi and David Sparrow. In the 2010 election, Parker beat Burnside by 415 votes. Prior to being elected ward councillor in 2006, Parker, a lawyer, was MPP for the York East area from 1995 to 1999. Burnside is a former Toronto police officer, who has been involved in the ward through both his job and coaching youth sports. Velshi has served as executive assistant to Parker at city hall, and most recently as executive assistant to Ward 34 Don Valley East Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong. Sparrow is a longtime resident and president of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA).

ard 30 - Toronto-Danforth, is going through a period of significant change and its next representative will need to both be able to mitigate those changes and the impacts they’ll undoubtedly have on the ward, while juggling the expectations and demands of city hall. Improving transit both in Toronto-Danforth and the city as a whole as well as finding the best balance when it comes to development pressures are key election issues this time around in Ward 30. This election race promises to be an exciting one this time as three-time incumbent Paula Fletcher is running for a fourth term. She won the last election in 2010 by just 259 votes against television personality, Liz West. West is also running again. Jane Farrow, a journalist, former executive assistant to Ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon and founding director of Jane’s Walk, is also trying her hand at representing Ward 30 as is Dan Trayes, Francis Russell, Kim Diep and Mark Borden.

ith former councillor Adam Vaughan leaving the municipal scene to join the Liberal Party of Canada as MP for TrinitySpadina, the race for the council seat in Ward 20 has attracted a full slate of candidates. The ward is one of the city’s most diverse in terms of neighbourhoods, from the artsy, primarily low-rise Annex community to a growing number of highrise condominiums downtown. It has seen its share of change in recent years, including an overhaul of the entertainment district, massive condo development and the rapidly redeveloping waterfront. Other issues that have captured the public’s attention include a proposal for a weatherproof dome at Central Tech, a proposal to build a Walmart near Kensington Market – which led to extensive community consultation on stronger development controls along Bathurst Street, and the fight over the expansion of the Toronto Island Airport. Whoever wins the election race will have their hands full representing their constituents’ disparate wants.

ith the decision by veteran incumbent councillor Mike Del Grande to step down earlier this year, the race for the Ward 39 Scarborough-Agincourt council seat features a number of high-profile candidates. Running for the seat are Christopher Blueman, Cozette Giannini, Clayton Jones, Jim Karygiannis, Franco Ng and Patricia Sinclair. Collectively, the candidates have deep community roots and a wealth of political experience. Karygiannis served as the area’s MP for more than 25 years before resigning his federal seat earlier this year Blueman, who grew up in the area, served four years as a councillor in Sundridge, Ont., before moving back to Scarborough. Sinclair has been actively involved in numerous city issues, mostly related to transit service in Scarborough. Ng worked as an assistant in Councillor Del Grande’s office.

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Toronto Ombudsman tells city she needs to hire more staff Fiona Crean said there have been 60 per cent more complaints filed to office this year Mike Adler madler@insidetoronto.com City of Toronto Ombudsman Fiona Crean warns the mission of her office will be “compromised” unless it gets $800,000 a year to hire more staff. “The challenge of 2014 is the severe and chronic lack of resources that threatens to cripple the operations of the office,” said a five-year review of the ombudsman position, which Crean released Thursday, Aug. 21. The ombudsman ensures Toronto’s public service carries out city policy by responding to complaints. In the first seven months of 2014, there were 1,409 complaints, 60 per cent more than were filed during the same period in 2013. The “vast majority” of complaints – which have most commonly concerned Toronto Community Housing,

city bylaw enforcement staff and revenue-generating services such as water bills and parking tickets – are resolved without a formal investigation. The ombudsman has done 32 full investigations over the years, however, and has had some 300 recommendations adopted by city council. Crean’s report notes public servants increasingly use the office to seek advice and to mediate in disputes with the public. It argued the ombudsman doesn’t have enough resources to inform the public of its services, and “the number of systemic problems left unexamined is increasing,” particularly since council expanded its jurisdiction in May to include Toronto Hydro, and some of its other arms-length agencies. The increasing workload “is having a detrimental effect on staff morale and well-being,”

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City of Toronto ombudsman Fiona Crean is asking the city for more staff at a cost of $800,000.

the review said, adding without enough funds to properly do its job, the independence of the ombudsman’s position “is meaningless.” Crean’s office has 11 staff members, four more than in 2009, and a budget this year of $1,636,000, but the

review said the ombudsman needs six more staff, at a cost of $800,000, or a backlog of cases will develop. Already, Crean – who had a staffer target the L’Amoreaux, Malvern, Rouge and Woburn neighbourhoods in Scarborough for a year to

promote the office – said she is concerned that people in Scarborough, Etobicoke and North York aren’t as likely to lay complaints. “The further away from public transit and the downtown core, the fewer number of people contact the office,” said the review, suggesting this would change only when the office has more resources to promote “equitable access.” At least one councillor is worried the ombudsman’s own contract may be used as leverage against the office’s

independence. Mary-Margaret McMahon asked for a report on possible term limits – “one five or seven-year term that does not include the possibility of extension” – on the position, stressing this would apply to future ombudsmen, and not to Crean. The Beaches-East York councillor’s request, approved by council’s executive committee Wednesday, Aug. 20, said a non-renewable contract would “ensure that the ombudsman is equally free to criticize councillors and the mayor,” and noted the city’s current integrity commissioner and auditor general were hired on non-renewable contracts. “I believe we can strengthen the independence of our accountability officers by removing city council’s authority to interfere with the length of their tenure,” it said.

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