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Donors come to aid Furniture Bank Online donation drive aims to replace stolen catalytic converters
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The ongoing search for a grocery tenant remained a hot topic at a recent city-hosted community consultation on the proposed redevelopment of Stonegate Plaza. Hosted at St. Mark’s Catholic School, the meeting drew more than 100 local residents – many of whom expressed concern at the fact that Vandyk Group of Companies’ has thus far been unable to secure a major grocer to take up tenancy in the developer’s proposed commercial building. “Our goal right now is to focus on the grocery side,” said Domenic Zita, president of Vandyk Commercial, at the meeting last Wednesday evening. “I manage the retail side of our business and I’ve met with seven different grocers. We’ve gone from the largest ones to the smallest ones: Sobeys actually put in a letter of intent to lease the premises...and we went through the same process >>>multiple, page 12
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Markland Wood Asian grocer nearly $187K in rent arrears TAMARA SHEPHARD tshephard@insidetoronto.com An Asian grocery store in Markland Wood closed for eight months poses no health or licensing concerns, the city said. But it poses a significant concern to its landlord, Jeli Holdings Inc., which posted a landlord distress warrant on Yi Xing Supermarket’s doors in January citing rent arrears owing of nearly $187,000. A bailiff’s notice indicated any attempt by the grocer to remove the seized goods is “unlawful and a violation of the Criminal Code.” The grocery store posted a handwritten note on its doors last summer reporting a break-in June 29 and subsequent closure “for a short period of time.” The grocer has not reopened. The phone number listed for Yi Xing Supermarket has been disconnected. Industry Canada lists four directors for the numbered company 8120587 Canada Inc.: Jinying Pei, Wen Hui Lin, Shixiang Xu and Deng Biao Lin. No phone numbers could be sourced for any of the company’s directors, or for its company-listed address, a bungalow in Scarborough. Calls for comment to a number listed for Jeli Holdings Inc., the cell number of Philip Abramson, were not returned prior to Guardian deadline. Abramson’s LinkedIn profile indicates he is Jeli Holding’s past president.
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Dry goods such as canned and boxed food, chips and snacks and beverages can be seen through the store windows. It appears all perishable items except potatoes have been removed. “There is nothing to indicate there is any public health concern or MLS concern,” said area Councillor Stephen Holyday after speaking with city public health and licensing staff. Last summer, area resident Allan Howe contacted theninterim Ward 3 Councillor Peter Leon’s office expressing
concerns vermin could be attracted by food left behind in the seemingly abandoned grocery store. Howe said Leon asked inspectors to go into the store. More recently, Howe contacted Holyday, the area’s newly elected councillor, for an update. “I learned it was inspected recently be MLS and the health department and they gave it a pass,” Howe said.
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Audition for Hidden Talent at Woodbine Can you sing? This March could be your big break. Hidden Talent Canada: Woodbine Edition will be at the Woodbine Centre in north Etobicoke at 500 Rexdale Blvd. for its annual vocal competition. All ages are welcome to take to the stage to show off their singing abilities; solo
and group performances included. Open auditions are being held Friday, March 13 from 4 to 9 p.m. The top 25 contestants will move on to the semi-finals on Saturday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The top 12 will compete on Sunday, March 15 from noon to 5 p.m.
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We walked along all the hangars where they had processed whale oil. It was an ominous warning of exploitation and greed. I thought, ‘this cannot happen again.’
TAMARA SHEPHARD tshephard@insidetoronto.com Robert Adragna left Antarctica gripped by a passion to protect the world’s southernmost continent’s ecosystem for future generations. Robert, 16, was one of 66 high school and university students from around the world, three from Toronto, to participate in the Dec. 26 to Jan. 8 Students on Ice Antarctic expedition. The award-winning organization connected students with 23 scientists, educators, artists, musicians, CEOs, polar experts and innovators in its 15th annual journey to the bottom of the world. Robert sat among hundreds of thousands of “squawking� chinstrap penguins and observed dozens of whales, hundreds of seals and thousands of seabirds. The Bishop Allen Academy Advanced Placement student realized his dream of taking a selfie with a penguin when, after patiently waiting, one pecked his boot. “It was so majestic, so utterly beautiful,� Robert said, as he clicked through expedition photographs on his laptop. “The amazing awe and beauty I witnessed gave me powerful perspective on protecting this for future generations. “It changed my whole outlook on life. I came out with a new appreciation of the things in this world bigger than us; with a new respect for the delicacy of the planet. I don’t want to be complacent anymore.� While it never dipped below -5 C, winds constantly whipped at 50 to 60 kilometres an hour, necessitating
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Robert Adragna, 16, participated in the 2014 Students on Ice Antarctic Youth Expedition. Icebergs, penguins and whales were among the wonders witnessed by students who conducted research and attended lectures by polar experts, educators and researchers aboard an icebreaking ship.
seven layers of clothing, he said. Students participated in lectures on geography, geology, glaciology and oceanography, among others, hands-on scientific research, interactive workshops and Q&A sessions all from the home base of an icebreaker. The expedition costs $14,500 to fly from Toronto. Whalers Bay on Deception Island spoke a dire warning to Robert of how the past can predict the future. Designated a historic site, Whalers Bay comprises the pre-1970 shore remains, including artefacts and
structural remains from the early whaling period of 1906 to 1912, and the 1944 to 1969 period of British scientific and mapping activity. “We walked along all the hangars where they had processed whale oil,� Robert recalled. “It was an ominous warning of exploitation and greed. I thought, ‘this cannot happen again. I need to talk about this omen and try to prevent what I saw from ever happening again.’� Robert will share his expedition experience at Voices That Challenge, a Toronto Catholic school board youth leadership conference on
March 10 at St. Michael’s College. He has written prolifically about his expedition adventurers on his blog, which his father eagerly read each day. “I’d wake up in the morning to see if the blogs came in. Especially his first blog, you could tell he was in awe. As parents, we’re very proud of him,� Robert Adragna senior said of he and his wife, Nadia, seated at the kitchen table of his home in the Eglinton and Islington avenues area. Robert aspires to attend the renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is working on a children’s book about a genetics lab, and is considering penning another about his expedition. He is on the youth editorial advisory group of Young Voices, Toronto Public Library’s magazine of teen writing and visual art. Mark Tuohy, Robert’s Bishop Allen Academy guidance counsellor, commended him for seizing the rare educational opportunity. “It’s so important that young people plug into these experiences. I’ve proud of him that he has done that,� Tuohy said. “He seems passionate to learn. Melting ice caps, the plight of penguins, he saw it first-hand. I’m pleased he took advantage of an opportunity like this. More should.�
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ne of the most resonant of the points hammered at by 2014 mayoral candidate John Tory was his belief that Toronto could not solve its very significant problems on its own. The federal and provincial government would need to “come to the table” and pay a significant share of the cost of public housing, public transportation and infrastructure improvement. It was hard to argue with that premise – the property tax base is a lousy way to finance a city as big as a middle-sized province – and also hard to be too skeptical of Tory’s boasts, that he above all other candidates had the capacity to draw reluctant premiers and prime ministers to that table. Tory has fostered a great deal of non-partisan
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goodwill, after all – particularly compared to his predecessor the congenitally partisan Rob Ford. One can’t say whether anyone else would have done much better. But Tory’s relationships so far have borne little fruit. Indeed, every time Toronto goes to the table with the province it seems like Toronto gets saddled with the check. Like previous examples – the $86 million in housing pooling, the $75 million in LRT sunk costs – the latest imposition emerged during the 2015 budget process. It turns out that Toronto taxpayers owe nearly $100 million to Metrolinx for the Union Pearson Express rail
project that Toronto property taxpayers understood themselves to have nothing to do with. It turns out that wasn’t the case, at all. When Metrolinx builds a rail line through a municipality and has to make upgrades and changes to municipal infrastructure, the cost of that work falls on the municipality. And there was a lot of infrastructure rejigging that needed to be done to get that rail line — a rail line that’s pretty much exclusively for the use of air travellers staying in or near downtown Toronto, and priced at $30 a ticket. A rail line that, in other words, doesn’t really provide that much benefit to commuters who live and travel within Toronto. Now, this charge didn’t magically appear as Mayor Tory took office; city staff
have known for years there would be a reckoning. In the same way, it was the Ford-era council that decided to change directions on the Scarborough subway and toss away $75 million in sunk costs, and it was Rob Ford whose bluster failed to convince the province to stick to its original schedule on the housing pooling fund. But by the same token, the magic Rolodex Tory promised to bring to the mayor’s office hasn’t been nearly as effective as originally advertised – at least when it comes to swaying the provincial government to take provincial action on matters important to the city.
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Holy Angels Catholic Church, 61 Jutland Ave., will host a blood donor clinic on Monday, March 9 from 1 to 7 p.m. in the banquet hall. Blood donations can treat cancer patients, bring a car accident victim through surgery and help transplant patient. For more information or to book an appointment, go to www.blood.ca Learn to save on taxes during library session Learn how to save on taxes during a special Lower Your Taxes Today session at Eatonville library, 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd., on Tuesday, March 10. From 6:30 to 8 p.m., a financial advisor from Investors Group will discuss how to save on taxes now and in the future through tax credits, tax deductions and tax incentives. Call 416-394-5270 or email eaprograms@torontopubliclibrary.ca to register.
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ALL SAINTS’ KINGSWAY ANGLICAN CHURCH’S Out of the Cold program has seen a moderate increase in Friday overnight guests as the city issued extreme cold weather alerts 75 per cent of those dates in January and February. Robert Cirillo has volunteered for seven years with the program that provides dinner with live piano playing Friday nights to an average 100 to 110 men and women, and sleeps as many as 24 men overnight during extreme cold. Overnight guests watch a movie or work on their art, which is sold at the church’s annual Easter Art Sale. All proceeds go to the artists. Men who stay overnight may access a shower, laundry facilities and a nurse, and receive a hot breakfast and bagged lunch the next day. All guests receive a new T-shirt, underwear and socks and a TTC token. All Saints’ Out of the Cold program is funded by its popular annual Carolling in the Kingsway Out of the Cold Concert. Cirillo was one of the program’s intake workers for years before he recently began managing Friday night duties for the program’s co-ordinator, Ralph Walton.
AT LEFT: Lydia Bell (left) along with Barb Willoughby and husband Wayne, sort out some the many paintings done by clients of the Out of the Cold program. They will go on sale Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at All Saints Kingsway.
How did you come to volunteer with the program?
I volunteered with the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) with my church. The coordinator of the Out of the Cold program at the time came to speak with us about it. I thought, ‘Wow. It seems pretty interesting.’ It has been a great experience. I’ve met great friends, both volunteers, as well as the great people who are regular clients and overnight guests.
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How has this winter’s extreme cold affected the program’s guests?
What do guests say about city or social service resources for the homeless?
Overnight guests speak so much about how there is so much money, but nobody cares about affordable housing and the homeless. Even guests who come for a meal and have a place to stay who may be on assistance or a government program share the same sentiment. Affordable housing is difficult to come by.
To volunteer or make a donation, contact All Saints’ Kingsway Anglican Church at 416-233-1125.
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What would you say to people who may consider volunteering to know about the program?
It’s a very friendly, safe environment. We’re always hearing the negative about homeless people – they’re violent, alcoholic or drug addicts. We have never, ever had a physical altercation in the time I’ve been here. Come in and see it to get a feel for it. It’s very rewarding. Volunteers build friendships with guests you can see evolve over years. It means so much to the guests and the volunteers.
We have had more demand. When it’s extremely, extremely cold, some people don’t come out for dinner. But those who stay overnight tends to increase.
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How important is an item like clean, dry socks to guests since homeless people tend to walk all day long waiting to access a shelter or Out of the Cold program at night?
Men who stay overnight tend to see the nurse before they even sit down to eat. It’s just awful to see the blisters on their feet. I don’t know how they walk. It doesn’t even look like human flesh.
What feedback do guests give about All Saints’ Out of the Cold program?
Especially the guests who come for dinner, the couples, tell us it’s very friendly; both the volunteers and the atmosphere. There is a piano playing. Otherwise, it’s quiet. It’s quieter than the downtown programs. They love to watch a movie or work at the art table. When I first saw some of the art, I was blown away by it.
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Dozens of residents jump into new action group Grassroots group Our Place Initiative hopes to engage residents to make changes in Etobicoke CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com “Start small.” That was the advice offered by 2014 Jane Jacobs Prize winner Sabina Ali to the 50-odd members of the newly formed Our Place Initiative (OPI) Community Action Group at its inaugural meeting last Thursday night. “I would definitely say think small, because how did we start? We started very little, very small,” said Ali, whose highly successful Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee has grown leaps and bounds in the six years since it first started up with the modest goal of securing garbage containers for R.V. Burgess Park. “Also, always look for people who have the same passion towards the community as you. I think those are the keys.” From its simple beginnings in 2008, the Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee has
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Our Place Initiative's new Community Action Group held its first meeting this week with special guest speaker Sabina Ali, chair of the Thorncliffe Women's Committee and winner of the 2014 Jan Jacobs Prize. She is pictured here (at right) with OPI's field director Murray Foster.
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When questioned at the Feb. 25 meeting on the “time sensitivity” of the search for a grocery tenant to fill the ground floor of the firstphase commercial building, Mark DeSouza, Vandyk’s VP of Land Development, said the developer would likely
have to “draw the line in the sand” around mid-summer. “Our goal then will be to take the ground floor-related uses (of the commercial building) and figure out how we can place multiple retailrelated uses to then sort of arrive at a solution based on
that,” he said. Etobicoke-Lakeshore Councillor Justin DiCiano said that idea of dividing up the ground floor of the commercial building to allow for multiple retail uses rather than it being occupied solely by a grocery store, is one that is appealing to him. “The old Stonegate Plaza had a lot of services, so my concern with the fact that (Vandyk) was going towards just one large supermarket was: Where are my nighttime services? Where are those services other than food? Because everyone needs food, yes, but everyone needs banking, a post office, and a variety store, too,” he said. “I think it’s becoming clear that there will be some difficulty finding a large grocer, so we talked with Vandyk to say we’re happy to see three or four small stores there – like a bakery shop, a butcher shop, a little food market...”
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making lemonade today,” Kershaw said in an interview. It is the third time in as many years thieves have stolen catalytic converters from Furniture Bank trucks, Kershaw said. Kershaw said he has spoken with many trucking companies officials who report routine thefts of catalytic converters from their vehicles. “One company had the catalytic converters stolen from 20 to 30 of their trucks. Then they stole a truck to take the catalytic converters out,” he said. “We’re just a very public face on a regular problem.” On Monday, 24 families awaiting receipt of Furniture Bank furniture were affected by the thefts, Kershaw said. Last year, Furniture Bank provided donated furniture to nearly 5,500 clients.
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Milkweed Collective seeks emerging Plans set for the 41-day torch relay artists for Cultural Hotspot initiative Milkweed Collective will run KRE-A-TIV U-TURN from May through September during the upcoming Cultural Hotspot in Etobiocke. The group is seeking eight emerging artists of all disciplines between the ages of 18 to 25, who will learn to facilitate Milkweed’s Exploring Creativity in Depth (ECiD) program for children and youth. Participants will design and direct summer arts programming for children and design, direct and produce a multimedia exhibition and performance incorporating children’s artwork during Culture Days. Deadline to apply: Friday, March 13. Contact Ina Puchala at ina.puchala@gmail.com ALDERWOOD church unites ARTISTS Creators of all kinds will descend on Alderwood United Church for its upcoming spring bazaar. It will also include an arti-
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With less than half a year to go before the Toronto 2015 Games start, the athletes’ village is officially complete, with dignitaries and Torontoarea athletes on hand for an official ceremony Friday, Feb. 20. The village will feature a new YMCA, a coffee shop, a store, a dining tent, banking facilities and more. Michele McLean’s column on the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/ Parapan Am Games appears every second week. Reach her at mmclean@insidetoronto.com
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JOANNE GLUDISH
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23 Thorncrest Road Spectacular Family Home In The Heart Of West Toronto’s Most Prestigious Enclave, Thorncrest Village, Custom Crafted By Renowned Builder T. Gornik. A Well-Designed Floorplan Is Complimented By The Finest Materials W/No *Top 1% in Canada (Based on dollar volume sales per Royal Expense Spared Or Detailed Overlooked. Sweeping Grand Foyer, Main Floor Family LePage (2007-2014) Rm, Den, Wood-Panelled Living Rm/Library, Sprawling Custom Kitchen W/ W-O To An Exceptional Outdoor Living Rm/Terrace W/ Stone Fireplace & Vaulted 2-Storey Ceiling, Mud Rm W/Direct Garage Access, Completely Landscaped Private Lot, Huge Bdrms W/Ensuites, Tremendous Master Suite. Custom Features And Finishes Royal LePage Real Estate Throughout. Fully Fin Lower Level W/Too Many Rooms To List $3,795,000 Services Ltd., Brokerage See Floorplan & Virtual Tour at www.paulnusca.com www.paulnusca.com
Sales Representative
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CHARMING BUNGALOW IN PRIME ETOBICOKE!
231-3000 This Well Kept 3 Bdrm Bungalow Offers A Country-Like
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Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage
Setting In A Coveted School District! Spacious Main Floor Boasts Gleaming Dark Hrdwd Floors In Living/ Dining Area, Hrdwd Under Broadloom In Bdrms, Updated Bathroom, Picture Views From Every Window! Create An Entertainer’s Dream Within The Large Lower Level! Enjoy The Mature Treed And Fully Fenced Yard From the Rear Deck With Access From Main! Opportunity Knocks In This High Demand Area! 7 Dunrobin Drive $749,900
MARTI PHILP Sales Representative
232-9000 LUXURY TOWNHOME IN BRILLIANT LOCATION!! WOW! 716-8326 Tucked Away In A Secluded & Preferred Section Of This Desirable
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Re/Max Professionals Inc., Brokerage
Independently Owned and Operated
Fabulous 3 Bedroom Layout. Generous Master Has 3-pc Ensuite & Large Walk-In Closet. Gracious Formal Living Room & Separate Dining Room w/ Walk-Out To Private Deck & Outdoor Dining Area. Lower Level Recroom w/ Fireplace & UltraConvenient Access To Double Car Garage! No More Jockeying Cars. Best Of All, This Inspired Living Space Backs On To A Tranquil & Completely Private Wooded Area. VERY Special!
OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 2-4PM
ANGELA & PAUL GIRAUDY
ANGELA & PAUL GIRAUDY
416 231-3000 DELIGHTFULLY-RENOVATED & CONVENIENTLY-LOCATED!
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Modern open concept main floor with stunning brightwhite kitchen! Just like a condo! Perfect for entertaining! 2 tastefully appointed bdrms & a simply gorgeous spa-like 4 pce bathroom! Ideally located short walking distance to Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., lake, waterfront parks, bike paths, No Frills & Mimico Go Train. Brokerage And it backs onto a local park! JUST LISTED! Only $515,000!
away on a postcard-pretty street in sought-after Long Branch—close to the Lake, waterfront parks & sandy beaches. It features a main floor family room, 2 fireplaces, private drive. With its captivating ambiance, Royal LePage splendid curb appeal & sprawling 50x132-foot tree-shaded lot, it is indeed Real Estate Services Ltd., a home you’ll be happy to call “home”! JUST LISTED! Only $749,000! Brokerage
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LINA KULIAVAS
416 762-8255 THE RIVERHOUSE AT THE OLD MILL!
www.LinaKuliavas.com 30 Old Mill Rd # 902. Prestigious Luxurious 1956
sq ft Condo - LR, DR, Kit, Fam, 2 Split Bdrm Suites, 3 Baths Unit Across From The Old Mill Restaurant & Spa. 9 ft Ceilings, Open Balcony, Designer Kitchen, Custom Cabinetry, 2 Parking Spots, 1 Locker, 24 Hr Concierge, Royal LePage Real Estate Excellent Amenities: Lap Pool, Visitors Prkg, Party Rm, Service Ltd., Brokerage A-La-Carte-Services and more. www.lina@kuliavas.com
231-3000 A CLASSIC HOME - STEPS TO THE LAKE!
www.giraudy.com 70 Thirty-Sixth Street This simply charming 3-bdrm home is tucked
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RANDY YETMAN
60 SOUTHPORT STREET # 405
www.LinaKuliavas.com Spacious & Bright 2 Bdrm 2- storey Condo w Computer Rm & 2 Baths, Private Balcony in Sought-after Swansea! Eat-In Kitchen, Parking Spot, Great Amenities! Unobstructed Views from Royal LePage Real Estate LR & DR. TTC, Lake, High Park, Bloor West Village Service Ltd., Brokerage and more. www.lina@kuliavas.com
FRI, MVA • Broker & Appraiser
460-9236 416 769-1616 416
SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
“OLD MILL” FOR $979,000
Immaculate 4 bedrm. home, filled with beautifully preserved wood paneling and trims throughout. Includes private drive & garage! Steps to TTC/subway, Bloor Street Re/Max West Realty Inc., shops & restaurants! For details, photos & plans, visit Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated www.RandyYetman.com
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4PM
Top ucer d Pro
FRANK LEO Broker 416
917-5466
ALDERWOOD CUSTOM BUILT
www.GetLeo.com Brick & Stone Exterior, Gorgeous 3+1 Bedroom Re/Max West Realty Inc., Brokerage
Independently Owned and Operated
DAVE SIMANDL AND HOLLY HORNIBROOK
Top ucer d Pro
2 Storey situated on 140 Ft Deep Lot, Open Concept Layout, Designer Decor, High Ceilings, Granite Counters, 3 Walkouts, Loaded with Upgrades, Amazing Value! Only $899,900!
FRANK LEO Broker 416
917-5466
Sales Representatives
Direct
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BREATHTAKING RAVINE VIEW
www.GetLeo.com Custom Built Luxury 4 Bedroom Bungalow on 80 Ft Re/Max West Realty Inc., Brokerage
Independently Owned and Operated
Frontage, Quiet Cul-de-sac + Backing onto Ravine, Walkout Basement, Gorgeous Open Concept Layout, Gourmet Kitchen, Granite Counters, Beautiful Cabinetry, 10 Ft Ceilings, 8 Ft Doors, Crown Moulding, 3 Car Garage, Your Opulent Dream Home! $1,999,900!
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454-4715 5 ORRELL AVENUE achieved with a harmonious blend of both timeless 500-1526 Perfection and contemporary strokes, rich finishes, all bathed in natural
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light! This 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom home, literally footsteps to Islington Golf Club, offers carefully thought out details, skillfully implemented by experienced trades, utilizing a sun Re/Max Professionals Inc., Brokerage drenched canvas, culminating in a pitch perfect living space! Independently Owned and Operated Call Holly or Dave to view this home. $2,348,000 416-236-1241
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Royal Lepage West Realty Group
Royal Lepage West Realty Group, Brokerage
416-233-6276 5110 DUNDAS ST. W.
REAL ESTATE
2014 Award Winner
On behalf of Royal LePage West Realty Group, we congratulate our Award Winner NUTAN BROWN for her outstanding accomplishments and wish Nutan continued success throughout 2015
OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4 PM
CATHY METHVEN Sales Representative
416 234-2424
Sutton Group Old Mill Realty Inc., Brokerage
Independently Owned and Operated
3 RAVENSCREST DRIVE Absolutely charming & bigger than it looks! Lovely inside & out, with updated kitchen & baths, hardwood floors on main. Pretty, tiered garden with gazebo, patio & stone steps to lower garden. Set on a 55’ x 100’ lot, just steps to TTC & short walk to St Greg’s & Rosethorn Schools. Master features pella double-door walk out to deck & garden. Lower level fireplace boasts gas hearth in Rec Room, den, large wine fridge. Convenient side entry. Interlock paths & many trees for privacy & enjoyment. A wonderful starter or condo alternative. Please visit open house or call to view. $749,000
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Porritt Real Estate
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Porritt Real Estate., Brokerage
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
1500 Royal York Rd & 3385 LakeShore Blvd W
Tony Genys Sales Representative
Nutan Brown Sales Representative
416 606 1581 (Direct) www.nutanbrown.com
Office 416-259-9639
OPEN HOUSE SHOWCASE OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4 PM
Immaculate 1798 sq ft 3 bed 2 bath CORNER UNIT with large eat in kitchen with attached solarium,in the highly regarded Applewood Landmark, with great amenities.
National Chairman’s Club Top 1% in Canada
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 The Top 1% of the Royal LePage residential sales force on a national level based on earnings
Price Reduction 1300 Bloor St- 394,500
3 CENTENNIAL PARK RD., #68 Fantastic 3Bdrm 3Bath Townhouse in Etobicoke South Of Eglinton. With Fenced Backyard Patio, Updated Bathroom/Flooring, Finished Basement. Located In Desirable Family Neighbourhood, With Easy Access To Hwy 401/27/427. Close To Rec Centre-Olympium, Park, Shopping Plaza, Schools, TTC. This Home Offers Great Layout & Lots Of Sunlight & Must Be Seen. Don’t Miss Out on This Wonderful and Affordable Home! $349,900
Sales Representative DAN BANIKA 416 716-3103 www.danbanika.com Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated
Robert Citrullo
Sales Representative
RE/MAX Professionals 416-236-1241 647-282-1894
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TOP 1 % CANADA *National Chairman’s 1996-2014 ($ volume sales)
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OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND 2-4 PM ~ 42 Walford Rd. $1,349,000. JUST LISTED ‘The Kingsway’ 4 Bdrm ~ 3 1/2 Bath ~ Main Floor Family Room ~ Modern Sleek Layout ~ Great Neighbourhood! Jus t Li ste d
GRACE SOARES Broker
416 880-0067 www.gsoares.com Direct
157 Parkside Dr. JUST LISTED ‘High Park’ $1,150,000. 5 UNIT Investment Opportunity 2-3 Bdrm + 3-1 Bdrm
11 Michael Power Pl. ~ Penthouse 11 $295,000. 1 Bedroom + Den ~ Clear View Over Parkette Upgraded Suite ~ Parking + Locker The Waiting Is Over!
RE/Max West Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
Bright & sunny one bedroom plus den is perfect for first time buyers or for someone looking to downsize. The floor plan is great and provides a spot for everything. Quiet well maintained complex. Great amenities & fabulous location; close To Bloor St. West & Dundas St West shops, Islington Subway. Contact Sharon to view. www.sharonmcguigan.com
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Access to 2 Parking Spots from Finished Basement. 3 Bedrooms plus Den, Spacious 2.5 Bathrooms, Hardwood Floors on main, Balcony, Bright Kitchen with Wall to Wall Window. Close to Islington and also Kipling Subway Stations. GREAT HOME! CALL TODAY for a ISLINGTON - CITY CENTRE WEST TOWNHOUSE private viewing.
40 Richview Road. Most popular corner suite, 1322 sq ft as per builder, complete renovation with new kitchen, quartz countertop & island, mosaic backsplash, 2 new baths, one bus to subway.
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• Gorgeous Penthouse has 3 walk-outs to terrace • Unobstructed ravine views • 1160 sq.ft. 2 bdrms + den + 2 baths • Gas fireplace Royal LePage Real Estate • Don’t miss this one! $529,900 Services, Brokerage • 350 MILL RD PH 1 416
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The Kingsway Branch
34 SHAVER AVE. N. Superb Location, Spacious Bright Well Maintained 4 Bedroom Home In Sought After Family Oriented Neighbourhood. Welcoming Foyer, Principal Rooms, Walk-Out To Covered Patio. Family Rm - Main Floor With Masonry Wood Burning Fireplace. Master Bedroom With 5Pc Ensuite Bath, Walk Up Tub, Bidet, Separate Shower. Separate Side Entrance To Basement Awaiting Your Desired Specifications, Now Roughed-In Bathroom, Roughed-In Fireplace. Gardener’s HOMELIFE CHOLKAN REALTY CORP. BROKERAGE Delight. Fruit Trees & Berries on 39.42 x 225 ft lot!!
SHEILA BARR Sales Representative 416
236-1871
www.sheilabarr.ca
Royal LePage Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
812 BURNHAMTHORPE RD 406 $308,000 Lovingly maintained Two Bedroom plus Den condo in Millgate Manor! Open-concept Living & Dining Room with adjoining Den & walk-out to Balcony. Spacious Eat-in Kitchen. Huge Master Bedroom with Walk-in Closet & 4-piece Bath. Large ensuite Locker plus Underground Parking. Terrific location--Minutes to Shopping,Schools, Parks, Airport & Downtown with one Bus to Subway!
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BREATHTAKING RAVINE VIEW
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CUSTOM BUNGALOW 2 ACRE LOT
Castlemore Estates, Situated on Cul-de-Sac, Stone Exterior, 3 Car Garage, Gourmet Kitchen, Center Island, S/S Appliances, Finished Walkout Basement, Ideal for Entertaining or In-Law/ Nanny Suite, Quality Built, Loaded with Upgrades, Great Location, Minutes to All Amenities! Only $1,799,900!
AMAZING LOCATION & INVESTMENT PROPERTY!!
3 in One, 60 Yr Established Automotive Shop with 5 Bays, 16ft Ceiling, Access From Front and Back Lane, Turn Key, All Equipment & Business Included, Commercial Unit at Front (Previously Used as Auto Parts Store) Plus 2 Bedroom Apartment Above, High Demand Location Bloor/Lansdowne/Dupont, Only $999,900!
CUSTOM BUILT CASTLEMORE 2 ACRE ESTATE
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
YOUR DREAM HOME
Situated on Premium Pie Shaped Lot, Stunning 4 Bedroom 2 Storey in Prestigious Valleycreek over 200K in Upgrades, Open Concept Layout, Cathedral Ceilings, Crown Mouldings, Amazing Landscaping, Patio Interlock, Backyard Retreat, 3 Car Garage, Plus Much More! Only $999,900!
Custom Built Luxury 4 Bedroom Bungalow on 80 Ft Frontage, Quiet Cul-de-sac + Backing onto Ravine, Walkout Basement, Gorgeous Open Concept Layout, Gourmet Kitchen, Granite Counters, Beautiful Cabinetry, 10 Ft Ceilings, 8 Ft Doors, Crown Moulding, 3 Car Garage, Your Opulent Dream Home! $1,999,900!
MOUNT PLEASANT & LAWRENCE
Absolutely Stunning Custom-built Lawrence Park Home Featuring The Finest In Modern Finishes & Amenities Throughout!! Luxurious Open Concept Layout, Smart Home Technology, Gourmet Kitchen W/Island, Heated Floors, White Oak Hardwood, Open Staircase, Large Family Room With W/O To Deck. Master Bedroom Features Amazing Ensuite & Wraparound Deck. Finished Basement W/ Wetbar. Walk To Schools, Shops, Transit. Truly Amazing Property…Must Be Seen! $1,995,000
BACKING ONTO GOLF COURSE
Situated on premium lot over ½ an acre! Quiet enclave of Multimillion Dollar Homes, Over 5,000 Sq Ft, 5 Bdrms, Finished Basement, Indoor Pool, Walkout to Huge Deck overlooking Golf Course, Spectacular Backyard, Thousands spent on Renovations and Upgrades, Bright Sunlit, 3 Skylights, Circular Staircase, Formal Rooms,3 Car Garage, Plus much more! Only $1,599,900!
DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT LOWER PENTHOUSE
Breathtaking Unobstructed Views of the Lake. Spacious Open Concept Layout, Spacious Kitchen w/ Breakfast Bar, Granite and Pantry, Floor to ceiling windows, 2 Bedroom Split Floor Plan, Prime Location with Shopping, Restaurants and Transit steps away, Fantastic amenities! Only $949,888!
SPECTACULAR TORONTO BEAUTY!!
Totally renovated executive home over $500K spent! Situated on a premium 100’x216’ lot, tranquil treed backyard, new salt water in-ground pool & interlock stone, modern kitchen, granite countertop, new baths, balcony walkouts, fire places, beautiful master bedroom retreat, main floor library & family room, professionally finished basement, and much more for $1,500,000!!
LEASIDE OPPORTUNITY
Well Maintained Detached Bungalow with Amazing Potential - Live, Rent, Renovate Or Build! Large Lot, Private Driveway W/Garage, Separate Side Entrance To Basement Apartment, Many Recent Updates. Move In Now Or Renovate To Suit Your Taste. Close To Shopping, Parks And Transit. Don’t Miss Out!! Only $899,900!
LUXURY PALACE PIER
Waterfront Location, Totally Redesigned & Professionally Renovated 3 Bedroom, 3,200 Sq Ft Suite with Lavish Finishes, Over 350K Spent, No Expense Spared,Top of the Line Appliances, Crown Mouldings, Custom Cabinetry, Gourmet Kitchen, Divine Bathrooms... the list goes on. A Spectacular Lifestyle awaits you. Call for a Confidential Viewing Today! Only $1,050,000!
ALDERWOOD CUSTOM BUILT Brick & Stone Exterior, Gorgeous 3+1 Bedroom 2 Storey situated on 140 Ft Deep Lot, Open Concept Layout, Designer Decor, High Ceilings, Granite Counters, 3 Walkouts, Loaded with Upgrades, Amazing Value! Only $899,900!
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AMAZING 80 X 222 FT LOT
Detached Toronto Bungalow with 3+1 Bedrooms, Stunning Lot, Backing onto Ravine, Long Private Drive, Garage, Huge Shed, Large Garden, Finished Basement Ideal for In-Law Suite or Entertaining, Only $799,900!
AMAZING VALUE!! One of a kind Custom Property, Detached 4+1 Bedroom, Situated on a 50 x 175 Ft Lot, Double Detached Garage, Long Drive, 2 In- Law Suites, Separate Rec Room , Inground Pool, Live for less than Rent! Shows Great! Only $699,900!
STRAWBERRY FIELDS CALEDON
Situated on a Premium Lot, Backing and Siding onto Greenspace, Rare Gorgeous Bungaloft, 4 Bedroom, 2200sqft with 2 master bdrms. Over 100k spent on Upgrades, Crown Mouldings, 8 Ft Doors, 9 Ft Ceilings, 8’’ Baseboards, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Finished Basement, Professionally Landscaped, Simply Gorgeous, Must be Seen! Only $649,900!
YONGE & SHEPPARD
Opulence And Sophistication At Tridel’s Avonshire Condo! This Suite Has Been Completely Remodeled With The Finest In Modern Finishes. Large 2+1 Bedroom Split Layout, 9’ Ceilings, South/East Exposure, Master Ensuite. Tridel-Built Luxury & Quality With All The Amenities! Amazing Location Close To Shopping, Parks, Hwy & Transit. Absolutely Stunning Property…Must Be Seen!! Only $599,900!
GORGEOUS HOME
Fabulous Prime Woods of Erin Mills Area, Detached 2 Storey, Shows to Perfection, Filled with Charm & Character, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Finished Basement, Steps to John Fraser & Gonzaga High School. Simply Must be Seen! SOLD IN 1 WEEK FOR 106% OF ASKING
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WEST ALDERWOOD BUNGALOW!!
3 bedroom in high demand area of South Etobicoke. Separate entrance to finished basement, oversized garage, large fenced lot, newer windows and roof. Close to all amenities, fantastic opportunity, must be seen. SOLD IN 1 WEEK FOR 114% OF ASKING!
TRENDY DAVENPORT VILLAGE
Fabulous 2 Storey 3 Bedroom Townhome, Over 1,000 Sq Ft, Open Concept Living & Dining Rooms, Walk-out to Terrace, Kitchen with Granite Countertop, Breakfast Bar, Stainless Steel Appliances, 2 Full Baths, Parking, Steps to Transit, Close to All Amenities, Restaurants, Shops, School & Park! Only $429,900!
LUXURIOUS BROADWAY CONDO Access To Subway -- Minutes To Downtown! 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Suite With Large Terrace & Soaring 10’ Ceilings. Fantastic Location Next To Shopping, Restaurants & Theatres. Includes Parking & Locker. Amazing Opportunity!! Only $289,900!
HUMBER HEIGHTS
Detached 3+1 Bedroom Bungalow on Premium 58 Ft Lot, Spacious Open Concept Living & Dining Rooms, Hardwood Floor, Bright Sun Lit, 2 Kitchens, 2 Full Baths, Separate Entrance to Finished Basement In- Law Suite, Double Garage, Close to Amenities! Only $599,900!
BACKING ONTO RAVINE
Wonderful 4 Bedroom Backsplit, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Modern Kitchen, Thousands Spent on Upgrades, Finished Basement Ideal for Entertaining or Possible In-Law Suite, Greenhouse, Gazebo & Shed in Landscaped Yard, Million Dollar View of Humber River, Simply Must be Seen! Only $429,900!
FOUNTAINS OF EDENBRIDGE
Luxury Building with Fabulous Amenities Include Indoor Pool, Concierge, Open Concept Living Area, Modern Kitchen Overlooking Dining Room, Walkout to Balcony with Clear Unobstructed View, 1+1 Bedroom Plus Parking & Locker in Ideal Location! Amazing Value! Only $264,900!
DETACHED $599,900
High Demand Toronto Neighbourhood, Detached 3 Bedroom 2 Storey, Gorgeous Original Wood Trim, Baseboards & Wainscoting, Formal Dining Room, Spacious Living Room, Separate Side Entrance to Basement, Ideal for In-law Suite or Entertaining, Garage, Parking, Steps to Transit & Amenities, Amazing Value! $599,900!
DETACHED BRONTE MEADOWS Detached, Renovated, 4 Bedroom 2 Storey Brick Home on Corner Lot, Double Garage, Inground Pool. Gorgeous Custom Kitchen, Granite Countertop, Formal Living Room, Fabulous Deck & Finished Basement. Great for Entertaining! Only $579,900!
ICE 2
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!
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Two Large Balconies, with Fabulous view Overlooking the Pool & Golf Course, Very Spacious 3 Bedroom Split Level, with Over 1,700 Sq Ft, Largest Suite in the Building, Original Owners, Immaculate condition, Shows Great, Amazing Value! Only $419,900!
Gorgeous Suite, Open Concept Layout, 1 Bedroom + Dinette, 785 Sq Ft, 9 Ft Ceilings, Thousands spent in Upgrades, Plus Parking & Locker Included, Fabulous Amenities! Simply Must be Seen! Almost New! Only $364,900!
Beautiful 1 Bedroom Suite In Greenpark-built,“The Richmond” Features Include Modern Kitchen W/Rich Cabinets, Granite Counters & Stainless Steel Appliances. High-End Engineered Floors. South-Facing Balcony W/ Panoramic Views. Building Amenities Include 24Hr Concierge, Fitness & Party Rooms, Guest Suites, And Much More. Amazing Property… Just Move In And Enjoy!! Only $309,900!
THE GRANGE
CLARKSON VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE Quiet 3 bedroom unit with great layout and 2 balconies. Ideal view of courtyard and salt water pool. Located in the Clarkson PS district and just a 10 minute walk to the GO. Comes with parking and a huge locker. A super value!! Only $168,000
NORTH YORK TOWNHOME
Gorgeous 2+1 Bedroom, Approx. 1,700 Sq Ft. All on one Floor, Gleaming Hardwood Floor, Modern Kitchen, Open Concept Layout, Large Family Room, 2 Full Baths, Master Bedroom Retreat, Full Ensuite, W/I Closet, Fabulous Garden & Patio, Situated on Bathurst Corridor, Steps to Bus, Close to Amenities, Restaurants, Shops & Subway! Only $249,900!
Simply Must be Seen 2 Bedroom, Thousands Spent on Upgrades, Updated Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Spacious Open Concept Living Room, Walkout to Balcony, Approx. 1,000 Sq Ft, Steps to Transit & Close to Amenities! Only $214,900!
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Islington Terrace an ultra-connected and vibrant master-planned community Location, location, location. That’s the number one priority when looking for a new place to call home. And when it comes to location, some might call Islington Village — the future home of Tridel’s master-planned community Islington Terrace — a hidden gem. Home to more than 200 shops, restaurants and small businesses, the Islington Village is a unique and vibrant neighbourhood, that doesn’t quite feel as busy as the city, but also not as quiet as a suburban neighbourhood. Also known as the Village of Murals, businesses along Dundas West (between Islington Avenue and Kipling Avenue) are decorated with hand-painted murals by local artists depicting real people, places and events from the neighbourhood’s past. The neighbourhood is also ultra-connected and Islington Terrace will be right in the middle of it all, at 7 Mabelle
Ave. A 20-minute trip east from Islington Station will take you to downtown Toronto, or going west from the bus terminal will take you to Mississauga. “Getting anywhere from Islington Terrace is easy,” says Jim Ritchie, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Tridel. “Well served by major roads and highways, the prime location adjacent to the Islington Subway Station- makes commuting to work or heading downtown for a night out simple and convenient.” If that isn’t enough, when the three towers and handful of townhouses are complete the development will add over 50,000 sq. ft. of combined indoor and outdoor amenities. The interior design will be taken care of by award-winning design firm II By IV Design, whose recent projects include the LCBO Urban Fill in Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood and the Thompson Hotel Rooftop. In-
door amenities will include a theatre, fitness centre with spin studio and yoga studio, steam rooms, sauna, basketball court, swimming pool with whirlpool, children’s play room and of course, a dining and entertaining area. Outdoors, residents will find a grand outdoor terrace featuring a barbeque area, outdoor dining, and lounge, sun deck and children play zone and splash pool mixed in among an excess of green space. The first tower, a modern 45-storey building designed by the award-winning firm of Kirkor Architects, is now selling. Starting from the mid$200,000s, the suites will range from 482 to 971 sq. ft. in one bedroom, one plus den, two bedroom and two plus den layouts. Suites all boast premium plank laminate flooring throughout the foyer, hallways, living and dining area, bedroom(s) and kitchen, with
porcelain tile in bathrooms, sleek modern cabinetry, granite countertops, energy efficient stainless steel appliances, deep soaker tubs and more. “With stunning design, thoughtful suite layouts, desir-
able amenities, and unparalleled transit access, set among the captivating images of the Village of Murals, Islington Terrace promises to be our next great masterpiece,” says Ritchie. Occupancy for the first tower
is slated for summer 2018. For more information about Islington Terrace Stop by the presentation centre at 2487 Bloor Street West or contact Tridel at 416-645-8862 or by email at islingtonterrace@tridel.com.
BUILT for the suite life. Find your connection at Islington Terrace. Just minutes from Bloor Islington subway, this architecturally striking condocommunity is located in a historic neighbourhood rich with possibility. Discover an area where the past mingles with today’s must haves, full of quaint restaurants, trendy boutiques and exclusive shops. Embrace the new spirit of living at Bloor and Islington.
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Keep your children safe during March Break travel cynthia reason safe in the city
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or many Toronto families, the countdown to March Break fun in the sun has already begun – but before packing up those swimsuits and sunglasses, the Children’s Health and Safety Association (CH&SA) is urging parents to keep safety top of mind. “It is vitally important that parents traveling with young children take the necessary steps to ensure their destination is as safe and secure as it is fun and relaxing,” Veronika Bradley, editor for Etobicoke-based safety organization, wrote in an online travel safety article at www. safekid.org “Research your family travel destination thoroughly before you leave. Consider health risks such as drinking water, infectious diseases and safety concerns to avoid unnecessary risks.” To help parents prepare for takeoff, CH&SA created an online “Before You Leave” checklist for those destined
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for warmer climates this March Break (March 16-20), including some of the following tips: n Make copies of important identification cards, medical cards and credit cards (leave a copy at home and have another copy packed separately); n Give a relative or friend your travel itinerary and the name/contact information of your holiday destination in case of an emergency; n Discuss the use of medications with your family physician and/or paediatrician. Bring your child’s pediatrician a complete travel itinerary including your destination and planned activities so he/ she can assess which diseases your child may be at risk of contracting and whether additional immunizations are appropriate;
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n Carry a recent photo of each child and make sure that your children carry identification cards that contain their names, their parents’ names, the name of the hotel and the appropriate telephone numbers. As for childproofing vacation accommodations upon arrival, CH&SA advises parents to scan their rooms for anything that may pose a danger to their children – including sharp objects, easily accessible windows and uncovered electrical sockets, among other potential threats.
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HORSING AROUND: The Neilson Park Creative Centre holds art classes for children on Saturdays. In this class, artist Toni Caldarone works with (from left) Lidia, Anastacia, Elizabeth, Tommy, Edwin and Emma who are working on giacometti-style elongated horse sculptures. Register for March Break programs at 416-622-5294 or www.neilsonparkcreativecentre. com
travel health kit CH&SA also advises all travelers not to leave home without a travel health kit. “A basic travel health kit is important no matter where you travel. First Aid supplies and medications may not always be readily available in other countries,” Bradley writes.
Country Fair event supports George Hull Put on your cowboy boots and come out to the country fair fundraiser hosted by We Are George, George Hull Centre’s young leaders group, in support of children’s mental health. The George Hull Centre for Children and Families is a non-profit organization,
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which has been providing mental health assessment, treatment and consultation within the Etobicoke community for 30 years. The event is from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at the Rock ‘n’ Horse Saloon, 250 Adelaide St. W. Tickets are $50 and include
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Ontario Junior Citizen nominee says Council vote could designate volunteering is part of her every day 1939 Mary Reid House CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com Etobicoke’s Julia Swist, 16, is a nominee for this year’s Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award. The Grade 11 Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School student was nominated by her former science teacher, Paul Daniele, who praised Swist as a “highly committed individual who uses all of her gifts and talents to make a difference in the world.” “Julia actively volunteers in many different groups and organizations, knowing that what she does will, in fact, change the lives of others,” Daniele wrote in Swist’s nomination application. “She is always ready to offer a helping hand with a positive attitude and a smile on her face, ready to face all challenges that stand in her way. With her hard work and determination, Julia tries her best in whatever she does, and not only rises to the challenge, but exceeds all expectations.” Run by the Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA),
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Etobicoke’s Julia Swist, 16, has been nominated Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award.
and sponsored by TD Bank Group and Insurance Bureau of Canada, the Junior Citizen Awards recognize outstanding youth leaders aged six to 17 who are making a difference in their communities. For Swist, volunteerism became part of her everyday life early on, when she volunteered to take on the role of altar server at St. Clement’s
Catholic Church. “That kind of got me into volunteering, because I had a lot of fun and made a lot of friends. Now, I even train other people,” she said, noting that she also volunteers at St. Clement’s Bible Camp in the summer. At Loretto Abbey, Swist often volunteers to act as a school ambassador during Grade 8 nights; and last year she took up a volunteer position at Copernicus Lodge long-term care home, where she spends time with elderly residents and porters them around. During her summer holidays, Swist can often be found volunteering with children’s programming at the Royal Ontario Museum and last summer began volunteering in the St. Michael’s Hospital gift shop. She’s already has accrued more than 300 hours of volunteer time. As for her future career aspirations, Swist said she’s leaning towards something in the health field. “I just really want to get into something where I can help others,” she said.
TAMARA SHEPHARD tshephard@insidetoronto.com City council could approve the heritage designation of the Mary Reid House this month. Etobicoke York Community Council recently endorsed city planners’ recommendations that council state its intention to designate the 4200 Eglinton Ave. W. property under the Ontario Heritage Act. The property’s “cultural heritage value” meets criteria for municipal heritage designation, a January city planning report stated. “(It) is a well-crafted country house designed in the Period Revival style that is historically and visually linked to its surroundings and reflects the historical character of the area adjoining the northwest corner of Eglinton and Royal York Road,” the report indicated. Mary Reid House is a 2.5-storey house with a mix of elements drawn from English medieval architecture. It is distinguished by its asymmetrical plan and application of corbelled brickwork and clinker bricks. In 2006, city council listed the
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1939 property on the city’s inventory of heritage properties. Last year, Build Toronto offered the property for sale. When a city-owned heritage property is transferred to private ownership, the city will designate the property and secure a heritage easement agreement with the property owner. That agreement is registered on title. The agreement ensures a heritage building’s preservation. It identifies elements of a building to be retained in perpetuity, and may set out permitted alterations and development, the city stated.
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Film featuring ESA show choir wins Canadian Screen Award
Hear your favourite Broadway hits in Winter’s on the Wing
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Following the success of last year’s musical cabaret revue Spring into Song, Etobicoke Musical Productions (EMP) has created a new cabaret, Winter’s on the Wing, A Musical Celebration Featuring Theatre’s Best Songs. Winter’s on the Wing had its premiere last weekend, and was well-received and enjoyed, said the director of the show, Allison Beula. It seems the musical cabaret is fast becoming a favourite genre for EMP audiences. The show contains about 40 songs from Broadway shows chosen and compiled by Beula and music director, Mark Peterson. She said they chose them based on what suited the cast and also what they thought audiences would enjoy. “We tried to chose based on 50-50 approach, so 50 per cent from shows people would really will recognize and get excited about, and then we also have some more obscure and more contemporary material for those hardcore Broadway fans, but that we felt was still accessible
A TVO documentary featuring two Toronto arts schools that go headto-head in a show choir sing-off recently won a Canadian Screen Award. Unsung: Behind the Glee was written, directed and produced by award-winning filmmakers Moze Mossanen and Jeff Spriet. The film won in the Best Biography or Arts Documentary or Series category. The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television presented the award on Feb. 24 at the Sheraton Centre on Queen Street West. The documentary provides a look into the competitive nature of show choirs as it follows the stories of two high school teams competing for the annual Show Choir Canada National Championship: “Splash” of the Etobicoke School of the Arts and the “Wexford Gleeks” of the Wexford Collegiate School of the Arts. Eight Etobicoke students featured in the film are still in the choir, the
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rest have graduated. The newcomers have a whole new level of integrity and importance after the premiere of the awardwinning documentary, said Paul Aikins, artistic director of Splash. “It is pretty overwhelming just to
think back to two years ago when we were shooting the documentary – we had no idea how successful it would become,” he said. The cameras followed the students around in 2013 as they were preparing for the nationals. “They captured us being really real,” Aikins told The Guardian. Popular television series like Glee, only show the glory and the fame of show choir, but not the sweat and the tears, Aikins added. Although, Aikins recalled a time during the filming process where he may have been a little too real. “I was really ripping into some of my students for showing up late to a practice and not having their costumes,” he said. “I’m sure the producers loved that there was some drama, but I had to watch myself – it did feel weird at times to have the cameras there.” Aikins and the choir are headed to New York City on Thursday, March 5 to take place in the Fame show choir competition.
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whether you knew the songs or not,” she said. Twenty-five cast members, ranging from teens to seasoned performers, sing songs that cover a huge range of emotions, and from musicals as far back as the 1920’s, to more modern and contemporary shows from the mid 2000’s. “We have a big emotional range, we’ve got funny, we’ve got silly stuff, and then more serious stuff like Cabaret, it’s a full range of songs,” Beula said. From old Gershwin songs such as ‘Someone to Watch Over Me’ and ‘But Not for Me,’ to newer songs like ‘In Summer’ from Disney’s Frozen, and a duet called ‘Me’ from Beauty and the Beast, there really is something for everyone’s tastes. Beula said during opening weekend numbers such as ‘Summer Nights’ from Grease, ‘Razzle Dazzle’ from Chicago, ‘Cabaret’ from Cabaret, and the closing number, ‘Wheels of a Dream’ from Ragtime‘ seemed to be the crowd favourites.
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rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT long list of choices to select for a service hold-up. While not official, it does encourage riders to get actual TTC staff to fill out and sign the form which could then be presented to an employer to excuse tardiness. Visit www.imgur.com/ K4AKURD to view the pass. TO TRANSIT STATIONS ON UPSWING wCYCLING
A study undertaken by the group Bike to Transit shows a marked increase in the number of people choosing two wheels over four to get to work. The 2014 Cycle-Transit user survey ( www.tinyurl. com/nfx3rnr ) found 72 per cent of respondents either commuted via bicycle for the first time last summer or had been doing so two to five years prior. The study, released in late February, also found cycling to transit stations in
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He scored few goals for the blue and white but newly departed Maple Leaf David Clarkson was a winner – at least when it came to taking transit. Clarkson made a point of regularly taking the Better Way, something which was pointed out in a discussion thread on Reddit Toronto following his trade last week to the Columbus Blue Jackets. His preference of subways over sports cars was most notably featured on a 2013 episode of the HBO hockey series 24/7. Perhaps the Toronto proathlete most synonymous with public transit is Matt “Red Rocket” Bonner, who as his nickname suggests, frequently took the TTC while playing for the Raptors. Rahul Gupta is The Guardian’s transit reporter. His column appears every Thursday. Find him on Twitter: @TOinTRANSIT
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Thalia Hanniman has helped Humber Hawks to 84-0 record over four years at provincial level Etobicoke Athlete of the Month for February The awards just keep rolling in for Humber Hawks’ women’s volleyball player Thalia Hanniman. This past
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weekend the Etobicoke resident led the Hawks to its record-breaking eighth consecutive Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) provincial championship. After the event she was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Prior to the championship tournament she was named a First Team All Star, OCAA Player of the Year and CCAA (Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association) All Canadian. This season Thalia won the OCAA scoring title with a mark of 4.4 points per set. She also led the league in kill percentage and placed fourth in the nation. In the classroom she has excelled, as well, earning her third consecutive OCAA Academic All Star and CCAA National Academic All Canadian awards. Over her career she recorded an unbelievable record of 84 wins and
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no losses in OCAA play. She has been a key member
of the Hawks team that has won championships in all of her four years as a Hawk. Humber will now travel to Quebec to compete for the CCAA national championship. A podium finish would certainly be a crowning achievement on what is one of the most successful post-secondary careers in women’s volleyball. “Thalia is a true team leader and knows what it takes to win and credits all of her teammates for their success. Her record of 84-0 is so impressive and will go down in history for sure. I wish them the best of luck in Quebec,” said Joanne Noble chair of the board for the Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame. The Athlete of the Month is sponsored by The Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame, Humber College, Canadian Tire – The Queensway and The Etobicoke Guardian. To nominate an athlete, visit www. etobicokesports.ca
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Pursuant to section 176 of Ontario Regulation 30/11 made under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 Re: Burial site at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 49 George Street (East side of George Street between Church and King Streets) in the former Village of Weston, City of Toronto, Province of Ontario TAKE NOTICE that on September 30, 2014 the discovery of a burial site – burials in coffins and fragmentary human remains, was reported to the Registrar, Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act, 2002. The human remains were discovered during an archaeological assessment to determine if burials remained in situ in this 1853 cemetery which was closed to further burials in 1895 and built upon in the 1950s. A Stage 3 archaeological investigation documented 153 graves of which 147 contained intact burials. The remains from the other six graves appear to have been exhumed. The Registrar hereby gives notice of the intention to declare the discovered site a ‘burial ground’ and invites representatives of the persons whose remains are interred in the burial ground to contact the Registrar within two weeks after March 12, 2015. Once identified, the representatives will negotiate a site disposition agreement with the Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto, the landowner. Dated at Toronto, this 5th day of March, 2015 Michael D’Mello, Registrar Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act, 2002 Ministry of Government and Consumer Services Cemeteries Regulation Unit 5775 Yonge Street, 15th Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2E5 tel: 416-326-8393 fax: 416-326-8406
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wading through: Aysan Tabrizi of Etobicoke Swim Club churns through the water in the 400-metre girls 13 and over medley at the 2015 Ontario Winter Festival hosted by ESWIM recently at the Etobicoke Olympium. Tabrizi came in first in the heat.
Field hockey schedule released
The detailed field hockey schedule for the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games has been released. The games will be played at the University of Toronto’s St. George campus. The Canadian women’s team plays preliminary round matches on Monday, July 13, against the Dominican Republic, Wednesday, July 15, against Argentina and Friday, July 17 against Mexico. All games are at 7 p.m. The women’s quarterfinals start on
Monday, July 20, with the semifinals on Wednesday, July 22 and the finals on Friday, July 24. In men’s preliminary action, Canada takes on Brazil on Tuesday, July 14, Chile on Thursday, July 16, and Mexico on Saturday, July 18. All games start at 7 p.m. Quarterfinals start on Tuesday, July 21. Semifinals on Thursday, July 23 and the finals on Saturday, July 25. For the complete field hockey schedule, visit www.toronto2015. org/0/field-hockey-schedule
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Thursday, March 5 w Richview CI at Weston CI w Silverthorn CI at Kipling CI w West Humber CI vs. North Albion CI Monday, March 9 w Lakeshore CI at Thistletown CI w Kipling CI at Martingrove CI w Silverthorn CI at North Albion CI Tuesday, March 10 w Vaughan Road Academy at York Memorial CI Wednesday, March 11 w Runnymede CI at Richview CI Thursday, March 12 w Martingrove CI at North Albion CI w Kipling CI at Thistletown CI w Silverthorn CI at West Humber CI w Etobicoke CI vs. Weston CI * for schedules and standings for all TDSB sports visit www.tdsb.on.ca/ sports Toronto Catholic District School Board Badminton
Thursday, March 5 w Archbishop Romero at Don Bosco Monday, March 9 w St. Basil’s at Monsignor Johnson Tuesday, March 10 w Michael Power at Bishop Marrocco w Monsignor Johnson at Archbishop Romero Thursday, March 12 w Archbishop Romero at Bishop Allen * for schedules and standings for all TCDSB sports visit www.tdcaa.org/ Provincial Women’s Hockey League Jr. Etobicoke Dolphins - playoffs
Opening round playoff (best of 5) Etobicoke Dolphins (10th) vs Cambridge Rivulettes (7th) w Dolphins trail series 2-1. w game four, Thursday, March 5, 7:55 p.m. at MasterCard Centre w game five, if necessary, Friday, March 6, 7:40 p.m. at Preston Memorial Rink. * Dolphins’ home arena is the MasterCard Centre, 400 Kipling Ave. For complete regular season and playoff stats, visit http://pwhl.pointstreaksites.com Ontario Junior A Hockey League Toronto Patriots
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Saturday, March 7 w 7 a.m., USA vs Sweden w 8 a.m., Canada vs Russia Saturday, March 14 w 7 a.m., USA vs Russia w 8 a.m., Canada vs Sweden Novice
Saturday, March 7 w 9 a.m., USA vs Sweden w 10 a.m., Canada vs Russia Saturday, March 14 w 9 a.m., USA vs Russia w 10 a.m., Canada vs Sweden Atom and minor peewee schedules
Sunday, March 8 w 9 a.m., USA vs Sweden w 10 a.m., Canada vs Russia Sunday, March 15 w 9 a.m., USA vs Russia w 10 a.m., Canada vs Sweden Peewee and bantam schedules
Sunday, March 8 w 7 a.m., USA vs Sweden w 8 a.m., Canada vs Russia Sunday, March 15 w 7 a.m., USA vs Russia w 8 a.m., Canada vs Sweden Midget
Friday, March 6 w 6:55 p.m., Finland vs Russia w 7:55 p.m., USA vs Sweden w 8:55 p.m., Canada vs Germany * games played at Pine Point Arena, end of regular season
“The Saturday night dance that was my turn to shine.”
Championship season The Toronto District School Board’s boys basketball championships were decided last Thursday at Ryerson University, including this triple-A championship game won 51-48 by Etobicoke’s West Humber Vikings over North York’s Emery Eagles. In the top two photos, West Humber Vikings defenders go up for the block: at left, Keith Laryea blocks a shot by Brion Clarke; and, above, Gurshan Lidder goes up for the block against Akil Jones. Bottom left, members of the West Humber Vikings receive their championship medals. Photos/PETER C MCCUSKER
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Indoor Flea Market WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: St. Philip’s Parish Hall, 60 Dixon Rd. CONTACT: Donna Farrell, 416-9013558 COST: Free New and used items priced to sell. Plenty of games and toys for kids. Tea or coffee. Table rentals available. Laughter Yoga WHEN: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Richview United Church, 149 Wellesworth Dr. CONTACT: Carlos Gongora, 416-500-6829, info@risalegria.com COST: Free Feeling rundown? Try laughing more. Improve your health, reduce stress and depression, boost energy, lose weight.
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Proven Strategies of Being Fabulous After 40 WHEN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Eatonville library, 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd. CONTACT: Peggy Ho, 416-394-5270, eaprograms@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Oprae Park, author of Love Your Body, Love Yourself, a book on holistic fitness after 40, discusses some of the strategies she has applied that helped her transform her body and life since she was 40. Classes are ongoing. Call for the next start date 416-252-6822
Canadian Journalists and Coverage of the Gaza War WHEN: 3 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood library, 36 Brentwood Rd. N. CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416-3945247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Veteran investigative reporter Andrew Mitrovica explores how the Gaza War was covered by Canadian journalists.
Move Beyond the Resume WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood library, 36 Brentwood Rd. N. CONTACT: 416-394-5247, www. torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free This is a revised and expanded two part program. Work on improving your interview skills. Learn practical exercises to control nerves. The program consists of lectures, handouts, and text work. Register in advance.
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Early Spring Fashion Show WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to WHERE: St. Demetrius Parish Hall, 135 La Rose Ave. CONTACT: Eve, 416-743-9207 COST: $25 Enjoy a light hot lunch, fashions co-ordinated by Alia and Tan Jay, also jewlery by Fifth Avenue. Prizes to be won.
w Monday, March 9
Chair Yoga for Older Adults WHEN: 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave. CONTACT: Susan or Navina, 416-252-6822, COST: $40/10 weeks with FHCC membership One-hour session of gentle hatha yoga, designed to be done from a chair. The practice of yoga can aid in stress relief, improve balance, and promote strength, flexibility and range of motion. Must be a member.
dynamic and flexible. Why, then, do we think of the brain as fixed, or “hard wired”? Dr. Kari Hoffman explores the neuroscience of learning and remembering. Part of a lecture series, Neuroscience: How Your Brain Lives, Works ... And Dies, presented in collaboration with York University’s Faculties of Science and Health. Drop-In program. First come, first seated.
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Shuffleboard WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave. CONTACT: Navina or Susan, 416-252-6822, franklinhorner.navina@gmail.com COST: $2 members/$3 non-members Come out and play a fun and relaxing game of shuffleboard, all levels are welcome. De-Stress Your Life WHEN: 2:30 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Islington Seniors’ Centre, 4968 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: 416-231-3431, islingtonseniors@bellnet.ca COST: $45 for 6 weeks This interactive course will teach you the causes of stress, the symptoms of stress and several techniques that can be used to reduce the stresses you may feel in body, mind and spirit. Register at the front desk one week prior to program start.
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Learn to Play Euchre 55+ WHEN: 12:45 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Islington Seniors’ Centre, 4968 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: 416-2313431, islingtonseniors@bellnet.ca COST: Free Learn to play Euchre. Lessons are hands-on with a small group in a relaxed atmosphere. Membership is required. Complimentary Etobicoke Balance Class for Seniors WHEN: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: St. Giles Kingsway Presbyterian Church, 15 Lambeth Rd. CONTACT: Eric Daw, 416-450-0892, daweric@gmail.com COST: First workout is complimentary Complimentary balance classes for seniors focusing on balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and posture. Facilitated by an experienced instructor. Etobicoke Parkinson’s Support Group WHEN: 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Church of Christ the King, 475 Rathburn Rd. CONTACT: 905-677-4419 COST: Free Parkinson Support Group meeting. All welcome. Memories in the Malleable Mind WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood library, 36 Brentwood Rd. N. CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416-3945247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free The neurons in our brain are in a constant state of chatter, and it is
At Tapestry Retirement Communities, we make sure you have the freedom and support to do the things you love. Whether ���� ������� ��� ������� ��� �������� ��� ����� ���� �� ������� ��� volved in the local community. Because it’s our belief that respecting your personal choices and independence will bring out the best in you. 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. Dan and Sue Corcoran still dancing
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Hanover Holidays WHEN: 1:30 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Etobicoke Seniors Travel Club, Fairfield Seniors Centre, 80 Lothian Ave. CONTACT: Ruth Blocka, 905-990-2755, ruth.blocka@me.com COST: Free Hanover Holidays will conduct a travel presentation. Wings Night WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 210, 110 Jutland Rd. CONTACT: 416-231-2021 COST: $7.50/pound of wings Enjoy a night of finger foods at the legion. Open to everyone. New Horizons Art Show Reception WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: The Assembly Hall, 1 Col. Samuel Smith Park Dr. CONTACT: 416-3387255, assembly@toronto.ca COST: Free This display will include a variety of acrylic paintings by Janice Ykema. Show runs until April 9.
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Junior Youth Group WHEN: 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. WHERE: St. Philip’s Parish Hall, 60 Dixon Rd. CONTACT: 416-247-5181 COST: Free A program for ages eight to 12. Activities and related programmes aimed at this age group and with a Christian theme.
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Anxiety and Depression WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 3962
Bloor St. W. CONTACT: 416-2314014, office@saintmatts.ca COST: Free Michael Glugosh will be the guest speaker. Learn how to manage your thoughts and emotions and to overcome the burdens of depression. Refreshment. St. Patrick’s Day Tea WHEN: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Mimico Presbyterian Church, 119 Mimico Ave. CONTACT: mary.rock@ rocketmail.com COST: Adults $8, children under 10, $4 Dancers from the Johnson Academy of Irish Dance will perform. Refreshments. Printmaking Parade: Community Arts Workshop WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Mimico Public library, 47 Station Rd. CONTACT: Melissa McGrath, melissa@ lakeshorearts.ca COST: Free Artist facilitator Melissa McGrath teaches printmaking techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by flags. All work created in these workshops will be used to celebrate the Pan Am Path in June. St. Patrick’s Day Dance WHEN: 7 to 1 a.m. WHERE: Westmount Army and Navy Club, 41 Kingdom St. CONTACT: 416-2495171 COST: Free Irish stew, 50/50 draw and raffle tickets. Everyone welcome.
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