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New 10-minute service requires split at Humber Loop, says TTC TAMARA SHEPHARD tshephard@insidetoronto.com The TTC increased service daily on Toronto’s iconic 501 Queen streetcar line to every 10 minutes or less all day effective this month, welcome news to some south Etobicoke riders who reported wait times of up to 45 minutes in the past. But the TTC’s decision to split the 501 route at the

Humber Loop from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily has left one south Etobicoke rider wanting. Among the 501 route changes, the TTC recently announced a “temporary” route split at Humber Loop on the line, which runs west from Neville Park in the Beach to the Long Branch Loop. That means riders headed either west or east of Humber Loop would get off their street-

car, which would turn around, to board another to continue on their route. The wait time for the next streetcar is now 10 minutes or less. Jennifer Mozetic has lived in Humber Bay Shores for 10 years. She takes the 501 daily to commute back and forth to work downtown. Mozetic expressed confusion about the temporary nature of the TTC’s route split. She

reported four TTC 501 streetcar operators have told her the change will be permanent. That concerns Mozetic, who like much of the 501 streetcar’s ridership west of the Humber Loop, is travelling only a few more stops to home and would prefer not to switch streetcars. “It’s just brutal on the way home,” Mozetic said. “They make all the people get off a full streetcar. I’m faster walking home the 12 minutes than waiting for another streetcar.

“I’d get it if the TTC did this 10 years ago. But it’s crazy with all the condos here now. It will be crazier in two years (once all the approved Humber Bay condos are built).” The TTC added three 501 transfer-free 501 streetcars in the morning rush leaving Long Branch Loop at 7:19, 7:29 and 7:39, which Mozetic takes and confirmed travel through Humber Loop direct to downtown. TTC spokesperson Brad Ross >>>route, page 24

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Woodbine Racetrack paid solemn tribute to the 43 horses killed in a barn fire at Classy Lane Stables with a special memorial Thursday, Jan. 7 night. Many of the dozens of standardbred horses lost during Monday, Jan. 4’s blaze at the Puslinch-area stables (located northwest of Milton, near Guelph) were regulars on high-stakes racing scenes at Woodbine, as well as Mohawk and Flamboro Downs racetracks. Their loss, said Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) CEO Jim Lawson, leaves “a deep and dramatic impact on Ontario’s horse racing community.” “As a horse person, I can imagine how difficult a time it is for those that lost horses, who are like members of the family. It is heartbreaking,” he said in a statement. “Our deepest sympathies are with everyone impacted by this tragedy.” The Woodbine tribute, which saw the racetrack’s Thursday, Jan. 7 night racing card dedicated to the fallen horses, began at 6:50 p.m. with a four-minute video presentation of the fallen horses, followed immediately by minute of silence in remembrance. Flags at Woodbine were also flown at half-staff last Thursday night, as they will

continue to be through the conclusion of the Saturday night program of racing. To watch Woodbine’s tribute video to the equine lives lost, go to bit.ly/1PSZJdm Anyone wishing to donate to the Central Ontario Standardbred Association’s (COSA) GoFundMe page to support those impacted by fire, can do so at http://weg. bz/supportclassylane WEG has pledged an initial

Clockwise from top, Sulky driver Randy Waples, right, wipes away a tear during the memorial event held last Thursday at Woodbine Racetrack for the 43 horses killed in the Classy Lane Stables fire in Puslinch Township Jan. 4. Shannon Levely, right, and Terry McNair join in the memorial event, while Armando Cappuccitti consoles his daughter Jenna during the event.

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Ask Yvan Baker how he’d characterize the 36 individuals, groups and organizations honoured at his annual Community Recognition Awards over the weekend and he’ll tell you they’re “inspirational.” The Etobicoke Centre MPP recognized the award’s 2015 recipients in a ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 10, shining a light on local residents’ selfless contributions in four different categories: outstanding volunteer service to the community, outstanding volunteer service to seniors, outstanding volunteer service to the community by youth, and outstanding service by professional staff. “Every year we recognize 30 or more recipients, but there are hundreds – if not thousands – of people in our community who do this type of work. We should be able to hold this event for decades to come, and never come close to even scratching the surface of the wonderful work that’s happening here in Etobicoke Centre,” Baker said in an interview with The Guardian on Monday. “What’s so amazing to me is that there are so many people who have been volunteering their time to causes in the community for, in many cases, decades. And in many cases, they haven’t necessarily been recognized or thanked publicly.” Many of those paid tribute to at

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Etobicoke Centre MPP Yvan Baker shakes hands with Barbara Sword, bottom, Marlene Cator, right and Frank Sword, during his New Year’s Levee and community recognition awards on Sunday.

Sunday’s awards presentation – which took place at the Plast Huculak Centre as part of Baker’s second annual New Year’s Levee – were recognized for their service to seniors. Six individuals, in fact, were singled

out for their commitment to seniors at local care facilities, including the Village of Humber Heights, the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre and Wesburn Manor, while the many volunteers who make up the transpor-

tation team at Etobicoke Services for Seniors (ESS) Support Services were also commended. “I think that speaks to the fact that there is such a need for services for seniors, particularly in our commu-

nity,” said Baker, whose Etobicoke Centre riding is home to one of the highest percentages of senior residents per capita in the country. “It just goes to show how important those services are to seniors and their quality of life, and what an important role volunteers play in delivering those services.” Baker also celebrated young people for their contributions in the riding, recognizing five youth for their volunteer work: Marina Galeno and Joseph Nguyen from Michael Power/ St. Joseph High School, and Mensah Lettica, Gabriel Sobral, and Andrea Tenuta from the Village of Humber Heights. “Instilling in our young people the importance of volunteerism and giving back to their communities is important – and the youth that we recognized (Sunday) are leaders in that – they set an example for their friends and others in the community,” he said. This year’s Community Recognition Award recipients, Baker said, are all different ages and come from a variety of backgrounds and walks of life, but the common thread linking them all is their commitment to giving back. “To me, this event is really about recognizing them, thanking them, making sure people know about their good work in our community, and encouraging others to follow in their footsteps and get involved, too,” he said.

2015 Community Recognition Award recipients n Saulius Brikis, Markland Wood Homeowners Association n Richard Boehnke, Markland Wood Homeowners Association n Bev Best, Kiwanis Music Festival n Roman Czarnota, St. James Food Basket n Roma Donatelli, Markland Wood Homeowners Association n Rob and Gay Evans, Applewood Shaver Homestead n David Furlong Chess Club, Eatonville library n J u d y Garg aro, Eto bico ke Philharmonic Orchestra n Rober t Hunter, Etobicoke

Community Concert Band n Brian Keogh, Kiwanis Club n Frank Sword, 22 Division CPLC n Mary Szypka, St. Demetrius n Lisa Teskey, Etobicoke Quilters Guild n H u g h W i l l i a m s , Te a m Unbreakable n Board of Directors, Silver Creek Centre for Early Learning and Development n Organizers of the Mike Serba Memorial Charity Golf Tournament n Royal York Baptist Friendship Club

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Outstanding volunteer service to seniors

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n Helen and Eugene Dziuba, Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre n Amparo Escobar, Village of Humber Heights n Olha Hawr yluk, Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre n Patricia Nelson, Wesburn Manor n Mary Semanyshyn, Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre n Josephine Voltan, Village of Humber Heights n Transportation volunteers ESS Support Services

n Jyoti Brar, CANES Community Care n Les Dobbin, Etobicoke Youth Band n Dale Makino, Community Living Toronto n Paula Stephenson, Village of Humber Heights n Assisted Living staff team, ESS Support Services n Volunteer Staff team, ESS Support Services

Outstanding volunteer service to the community by youth: n Marina Galeno, Michael Power/ St. Joseph High School n Mensah Lettica, Village of Humber Heights n Joseph Nguyen, Michael Power/ St. Joseph High School n Gabriel Sobral, Village of Humber Heights n Andrea Tenuta, Village of Humber Heights Special Recognition: n Rotary Etobicoke Rotary Club of Etobicoke and Rotary Club of Toronto West

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ome mid-January, the post-holiday blues are in full effect as many have returned to their regular work schedule and the kids are back in school after time off. The festivities enjoyed just a couple weeks prior are nothing but a distant memory with the focus solely on surviving the winter that is now fully upon us. But what shouldn’t be so easily forgotten is all the goodwill Torontonians have shown throughout the Christmas season and the start of the new year. Charitable organizations as well as individuals who have requested for donations to be given to numerous worthy causes found their pleas answered. The numbers don’t lie. The North York Harvest Food Bank recently announced that it has hit its Winter Food Drive goal having raised $270,000 and 250,000 pounds of food. That’s enough to provide our view 750,000 meals to children and families in northern Toronto. The De Sario family, who live Help those near Keele Street and Sheppard who help Avenue, just tallied how much they raised with their annual others Christmas lights display consisting of 50,000 LED lights. Passersby opened their wallets during the month of December and the first week of January to the tune of nearly $16,000 for The Hospital for Sick Children. Across the city, residents and non-profit organizations also gave whatever the Syrian refugees who arrived in Canada this winter needed as they began to settle into their new adopted country. Embrace the challenge

The easy thing to do now is to feel good about what’s been achieved collectively and not think about doing anything charitable until the next holiday season. Instead, embrace the challenge to financially give if you’re able to do so. Or donate your time or any goods to groups that might need to help the disadvantaged in your community. For example, Soles 4 Souls Canada, https://soles4souls.org/canada/, is hosting a shoe fundraiser, accepting unwanted pairs of gently used or new shoes to give to those in need. Extend the spirit of giving and the warm feeling it brings throughout the rest of this cold winter.

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Mayor John Tory can take a lesson from Rob Ford on avoiding City of Toronto strikes Rob Ford caused his supporters a lot of grief over his term in the mayor’s office, but no one who voted for him had cause to complain about his mayoralty’s handling of labour relations. Unlike his two predecessors, Ford got through his tenure with just one strike: a short one, of library workers. Council under Ford’s leadership went so far as to end the possibility of work stoppage at the Toronto Transit Commission, convincing the province to turn the TTC into an essential service. And through it all: no garbage strike, no inside workers’ strike, nothing to trouble Torontonians’ summer holidays an iota. All other things being equal, this alone might have guaranteed the Ford family a key to the mayor’s office as long as they wanted. It was, after all, the discontent with the 40-day garbage strike presided

david nickle the city over by former mayor David Miller in 2009, that helped buoy Ford from his council seat to the mayoralty in 2010. The lesson – that job security for mayors and job security for garbage collectors can’t really coexist – was well-learned. It seems as though this too is the one positive lesson Mayor John Tory has taken from Ford. Because right before Christmas, just as Ford and his deputy mayor Doug Holyday did in their day, the new team asked for a labour conciliator just weeks after negotiations between the city and its outside workers began. This was a very effective strategy the last time the city used it. The conciliation process accelerates the timeline toward a possible

strike or lockout situation, making it impossible for the negotiators at CUPE Local 416 to time their work stoppage for the warm, potentially stinky, days of summer. That happens, and the city negotiators are under pressure from an increasingly exasperated public to settle. And politicians need to look no further than 2009 to understand the political cost of holding ground, as Miller and company did. Would matters be any easier watching garbage pile up in parks and parking lots in a mucky, rainy March? It’s likely we’ll never find out. With half the city’s garbage collection contracted out, there is a serious disincentive for outside workers to walk off the job when first, it’s damp, and second, nobody notices. That is likely why the city’s other major union, CUPE Local 79, held its

strike vote over the weekend. Toronto negotiators have so far not requested conciliation with its inside workers. And while they may have yet done so, as matters stood it would be easy to see a circumstance where both unions are negotiating contracts months apart from one another – so any labour disruption would only come from one element of city services and not both. But these are defensive maneuvers for unions that are in a losing battle with their employer. If Tory and council somehow find themselves facing a strike or ordering a lockout, Ford’s reliable if often off-base criticisms of his successor will finally have some real bite. David Nickle is Metroland Media Toronto’s city hall reporter. His column runs every Thursday. Reach him on Twitter: @DavidNickle

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The Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame hosts its 4th annual Winter Carnival on Saturday, Jan. 16 at the MasterCard Centre, 400 Kipling Ave. It runs from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join alumni from the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Hall of Fame for a fun-filled afternoon. There will be free popcorn, goodie bags and giveaways. For more information, go to www.etobicokesports.ca

T h e To r o n t o We s t L o c a l Immigration Partnership is set to host two information meetings in Etobicoke in the coming weeks for local individuals, groups and organizations interested in becoming private sponsors of refugees. The two meetings are scheduled as follows: n Thursday, Jan. 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Rexdale Community Hub, 21 Panorama Crt. (near Kipling and Finch West avenues) n Thursday, Feb. 4 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at LAMP Community Health Centre, 185 Fifth Ave. (near Islington Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West) Meeting highlights will include: a presentation on Syrian culture and history, information about the resources and services available for newcomer refugees locally, and the presence of representatives from community agencies to explain how they can help support local sponsorship efforts. For more information, contact

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Lakeshore Arts’ first life drawing session of the new year takes place on Monday, Jan. 18 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at 2422 Lake Shore Blvd. W. This drop-in program offers no instruction, but is run by a welcoming and supportive group of local artists and art enthusiasts. Each session features a live model and a variety of different and new poses. For more information, go to www.lakeshorearts.ca

Myia Davar at mdavar@rexdalewomen.org dying with dignity speaks in north end CARP Etobicoke hosts a presentation by Dying with Dignity Canada on Thursday, Jan. 21 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 11 Irwin Rd. Dying With Dignity Canada works to prevent unwanted suffering at end of life, by educating about advance care planning, patient rights, and the case for physician-assisted death. The event’s speaker will be Wanda Morris, CEO of Dying With Dignity Canada. Admission and parking are free. For more information, go to www.carp.ca

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Residents of The Kingsway are invited to a community meeting on Thursday, Jan. 21 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. at Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall. The agenda for the meeting will see general issues discussed

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from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., followed by concerns about drainage issues on Prince Edward Drive North from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. Etobicoke Centre Councillor Justin Di Ciano, as well as city staff from Municipal Licensing and Standards, Transportation, Planning, Parks and Recreation, and Toronto Water, will be on hand to answer questions.

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Members of the Mimico Baptist Church and Friends are sponsoring a Syrian refugee family and they need help from the community. Hospitality, translation, accommodation and transportation services are being sought, in addition to donations of furniture, clothing and housewares. Financial donations can also be made online at www.mimicobaptistchurch. org/mimicoresponse For more information, call 416-251-2855, email mimicoresponse@gmail.com or go to www.facebook.com/ MimicoRefugeeResponse

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LAMP receives Ontario Trillium Foundation grant Centre plans to create industrial kitchen in Mimico CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com LAMP Community Health Centre has been named one of 326 recipients of this year’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grants. The south Etobicoke-based multiservice charitable organization was granted $150,000 by OTF toward the construction of a community kitchen that is estimated to impact the lives of more than 1,500 people in the community. “Building a community kitchen as part of our program will bring great benefit to the area,” said LAMP’s executive director, Russ Ford, in an interview with The Guardian. “LAMP has a dietician on staff and a diabetes education program, but our current facilities aren’t great. When you have a kitchen where you can actually do food demonstrations and things like that, it just makes it so much richer a program.” Construction of the new “industrial” kitchen, which Ford said is tentatively slated for the spring, will take place off-site at the Wesley

Mimico Place redevelopment – in part due to space constraints at LAMP’s Fifth Street location, but also because LAMP has been looking to expand its operations into the Mimico area for some time now. “We’ve looked for a location in Mimico because we know that it’s an area that needs to be served,” said Ford, noting that LAMP will be renting out some of the community space being generated by the redevelopment of the Wesley Mimico United Church. Under that redevelopment plan, the church – at 2 Station Rd. – is slated to undergo several transformations including: a new sanctuary room for church and community events; the construction of the Amos and Louise Waites Residence, a 30-unit independent living apartment building for people aged 55 plus; and the David Hornell V.C. Centre for Community, which will contain 3,500 square feet of accessible space for community activities – including LAMP’s new commercial kitchen, complete with appliances.

The OTF announced the funding of all 326 initiatives last week alongside Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Michael Coteau, who estimated the grants will “bring positive change to nearly one million people across the province.” “I am proud that through the Ontario Trillium Foundation, our government, is investing in the nonprofit sector and creating positive change in our province,” Coteau said in a statement. “Non-profit organizations are the heart of their communities and I know these grants will benefit people across Ontario.”

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LAMP Community Health Centre has received an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant to build an industrial kitchen at Wesley Mimico United Church. Abeer, foreground, chops salad in the healthy meals class during the 2015 Open Door at LAMP.

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over three years to support community arts programming in the Dundas Street West and Islington Avenue area of Etobicoke, involving children, youth, families and seniors. “The organization will share its

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Starting in 2010 with the sale of land lots on the Ecuadorian Pacific coast, HolaEcuador, a Canadian company is now into its sixth year offering diversified real estate opportunities and a wide array of services. Every year, the team helps hundreds of Canadians acquire property in South America.

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Comfortable year-round climate, a low cost of living (about three times lower than in Canada), an incredible diversity of natural scenery and an efficient and affordable healthcare system with benefits for retirees make Ecuador increasingly attractive to North Americans looking to enjoy a second home under the sun or to retire and relocate to this marvellous part of the world.

80% SOLD “The development on which we’re currently working is a beautiful 130-acre property that sits directly in front of the Pacific Ocean”, states Gordon Poole, Vice-President Design and Construction. “It is located 60 kilometers south of Manta, the regional capital. Of the 1,700 lots on the development, there are only about 300 left unsold”, he adds. “Infrastructure is coming along quickly, and construction is well underway, with 150 homes completed and many more starting this year. A beautiful outdoor sports facility is now operational, businesses are beginning to set up shop and the parks are simply breathtaking. A few years from now, this little slice of heaven will be the envy of investors who didn’t seize the opportunity”, says Poole. WELL-KEPT SECRET For now, Ecuador remains a relatively well-kept secret. Properties are much more affordable than in similar destinations. “Prices reflect what was available in Costa Rica 15 years ago, but in a country where first-rate and modern infrastructure is already in place,” says Poole. Lots on HolaEcuador’s Pacific coast development start at US $21,900, while construction of a two-bedroom, one-bathroom house starts at US $69,900. “The country is amongst the safest in Latin America and the currency is the US dollar, which is very reassuring for investors,” adds Poole.

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Toronto Sacred Harp Singing WHEN: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Music Room at Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Frank Griggs, frank@vocis.com COST: pay what you can Come and sing shape note music from the Sacred Harp every third Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary. The singing is participatory, not a performance or rehearsal. There are songbooks to borrow.

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Children’s Author Talk with Philippa Dowding WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: Lucy Szczesniak, lszczesniak@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Dowding combines the top 10 questions she gets asked into one interesting and colourful discussion. This informative and fun presentation about the writer’s craft includes a short reading, a discussion of literary genre and what it means to be a writer.

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The Regional Municipality of York NOTICE OF FILING OF ADDENDUM MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY WEST VAUGHAN SEWAGE SERVICING CITY OF VAUGHAN The Regional Municipality of York (York Region) completed a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study in 2013 to identify and evaluate practical sewage servicing alternatives for the West Vaughan area. The Class EA Study was conducted under Schedule ‘C’ of the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process (October, 2000, as amended) approved under the Environmental Assessment Act. The Environmental Study Report (ESR), completed as part of the Class EA, identified a 14-kilometre sewer route from the Kleinburg Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) to the Humber Sewage Pumping Station as the preferred solution for future sewage servicing in West Vaughan. During the design phase, it was determined that a significant number of shafts could be reduced by using a different tunnelling methodology for the northern section of the sewer route. The alignment from Highway 7 to the Humber Sewage Pumping Station has been revised to avoid potential issues with respect to existing and future bridge crossings. The alignment was originally planned to travel along Legion Road and is now proposed to follow a City of Vaughan right-of-way, just west of Wallace Street. The proposed modifications will reduce potential disruptions to the community and minimize potential impacts to the natural environment. This review is complete and an Addendum has been added to the ESR, which includes details of modified alignment and shaft locations, as well as the amended construction schedule. Only the Addendum is open for review and subject to any comments; York Region intends to proceed with the design and construction as presented. This Notice places the Addendum on the public record. The Addendum is available for public review for 30 calendar days from January 14, 2016 to February 12, 2016 at the following locations during regular business hours of each location:

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QUEEN/SPADINA Free Standing Building, Multi-Use Zoning Commercial, Retail & Residential 7,000 Sq Ft of Finished Space, Rear Addition, 3 Separate Entrances, Cold Storage Vault (Previous Fur Store) Roof Top Terrace, 3 Car Parking, Fantastic Opportunity & Location! $2,800,000!

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RANCH BUNGALOW ON 2.88 ACRE LOT

Simply Spectacular Renovated Home, Huge Family Room Addition, 3+1 Bdrm, Gourmet Kitchen, Skylights, Formal Dining Rm, Incredible Professionally Finished Basement Ideal for Entertaining, Theatre, Stage, Wet Bar or In-Law Suite, Detached 8 Car Garage, Ideal for Contractor, Warehouse For Home Based Business, Access to Walking Trails, Close to Hwy and Amenities! Must be seen! Only $999,900!

BATHURST AND CENTRE

Wiltshire High Demand Location & Neighbourhood Executive Detached Luxury 4+1 Bdrm 2 Storey Plus Finished Bsmt Ideal for In-Law/ Nanny Suite, Marble Foyer, Custom Kitchen, Granite Countertop, S/S Appliances, Interlock Drive, Large Landscaped Lot, Patio , Double Garage, Plus Much More! Only $999,900!

HIGH PARK DETACHED

Gorgeous Original Wood, Filled With Character + Charm, 4+1 Bdrms, Large Living Room, Hardwood Floor, Highwood Baseboards +Trim, Solid Doors, Formal Dining Room, Separate Side Entrance, Spacious Backyard, Rare Private Drive, Garage, Amazing Value + Location, High Demand Neighbourhood! SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 112% OF ASKING!

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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! SOLD FOR TOP DOLLAR!

Absolutely Gorgeous Totally Renovated 4+1 Bedroom. Fabulous Open Concept Layout, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Huge Custom Kitchen With Quartz Counter, Centre Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, and Walkout To Deck. Master Bdrm With Full Ensuite & Walk-In Closet, Separate Side Entrance To Finished Basement In-Law Suite. Double Garage, Professionally Landscaped Lot, Large Veranda In Fantastic Location For Only $999,900!!

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6TH ANGUS GLEN

Luxurious Resort Style Boutique Championship Golf Course Community, Sub Penthouse 1+1 Bdrm,Thousands in Quality Upgrades, 2 Parking Spaces, Locker, 2 Year Free Maintenance Fee Plus 1 Year Individual Membership to Angus Academy, Set Amidst Million Dollar Homes, 20,000 Sq Ft of Outdoor Amenity Space, Being Sold Under Assignment. Only $738,800!

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NORSEMAN BUNGALOW

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Totally Renovated Detached Toronto Home. Bright & Sunlit Architectural Masterpiece will Amaze You! 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Tempered Glass, 3 Balconies, Granite Floor, Custom Kitchen with B/I Appliances, Spacious & Open Concept with Approx. 1,000 Sq. Ft. of Living Space!, Sauna, Finished Basement, Beautiful Deck + Garden, One of a Kind! Simply Must be Seen! Only $699,900!

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SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 117% OF ASKING!

Situated on 50 Ft Lot in High Demand Location, Detached 3+1 Bdrm Bungalow, Live in & Enjoy or Amazing Investment Potential for Renovator, Contractor or Developer. New 2 Storey Recently Sold for $1,490,000 in Area. Finished Basement, Interlock Driveway, Simply Must be Seen! Super Value! $699,900!

COLLEGE & SHAW One of Toronto’s High Demand Neighbourhoods + Location, 3 Bdrm 2 Storey, Gorgeous Original Wood, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Finished Bsmt, Detached Garage. Amazing Value & Opportunity! Only $699,900!

Detached 4+1 Bedroom 2 Storey, Renovated Kitchen, Huge Family Rm, Fireplace, Open Concept Living & Dining Rm, Gleaming Hardwood Floor, Finished Basement Ideal for Entertaining, Double Garage, Walkout to Fenced Backyard, 2 Tier Deck, Fabulous Family Neighbourhood! $675,000!

Amazing 3+1 Bedrm Semi Detached 2 Storey, Open Concept Living and Dining Room, Spacious Eat-In Kitchen, Granite Countertops, Ceramic Flr, Master Bdrm With Full Ensuite and Walk-in Closet, Spacious Finished Basement, Walkout To Landscaped Yard, Private Drive, Fabulous Neighbourhood, Steps To Vaughan Mills Mall, Canada’s Wonderland, Schools, Transit & Future subway! Close to all Amenities! Only $630,000!!

Spacious open concept suite with 10ft ceilings, modern kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Elegant Laminate Floors, Floor to ceiling Windows, Walkout to Gorgeous 370sqft Terrace with Views of Lake and Park. Fabulous Amenities and Steps to Transit, Must Be Seen Only $549,900!!

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Rare Ground Floor 1+1 Den in Mississauga, Newer Condo, Large Den could be 2nd Bdrm ,Walkout to Lovely Terrace Facing Grassy Area, Low Maintenance, Fabulous Amenities, Comes with Parking & Locker! Steps to Erin Mills Town Centre, New GO Station, Great Schools and Parks, Super Value! Only $245,000!

Solid 3 Bdrm Home on a Large Premium Lot with Approx. 50 Foot Frontage, Home in Original Condition, Huge Potential to Renovate/Rebuild, Great for Renovators/Contractors or Developers, Rare Lot in Prime Norseman Area! Super Value!

EXECUTIVE HOME

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Brand New Luxurious Waterfront Resort Style Living, Fabulous 1+1 Bedroom Suite Loaded with Upgrades, Hardwood Floor, Built-in Appliances, Mirror Closet, Granite + Quartz Countertops, Large Balcony, Clear Gorgeous Views of Lake + Toronto Skyline, Amazing Value & Opportunity, Must Be Seen! Only $369,900!

Detached Bungalow on Large 40x133ft fully fenced lot. Needs some TLC, Huge Potential for Renovators, Contractors or Investors. Updated Windows& Doors, Furnace & A/C, Electrical Panel. Huge Basement, 6 Car Parking, Super Value. SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 113% OF ASKING!

VELLORE VILLAGE!!

Immaculately Maintained, 3+1 Bedrooms, Open Concept Living Rm, Formal Dining, Updated Family Size Kitchen, Separate Side Entrance to Finished Bsmt Ideal for In-Law Suite, Huge Rec Room, 2nd Kitchen Situated on Spacious Lot, Garage, Private Drive. SOLD FAST FOR 104% OF ASKING!

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Stunning Home with Double Car Garage on a Large Lot Backing onto Park Near Bramalea City Centre, Renovated Top to Bottom including Brand New Kitchen and Main Bath, Professionally Finished Bsmt, New 24 x 12 Deck, Fabulous 32 x 16 Salt Water Heated Pool, Updated Roof/Windows/Furnace, Parks 8 Cars, Stunning Curb Appeal! Close to 410/Transit! SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 108% OF ASKING!

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Wonderful Family Neighborhood! Directly Across From Park. Detached 3 Bdrm Fernbrook Home On 54 x 120 Lot. Open Concept Living/Dining Room With Dark Laminate Flrs. Updated Kitchen with Walkout To Fully Fenced Backyard. Private Double Drive, Walking Distance To Schools/Shopping, Amazing Opportunity To Own! Must Be Seen! Only $485,900!!

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hoW often WIll I neeD to come In? To ensure patients get the most of out their hearing aid, follow up services and rehabilitation appointments are encouraged. Highgate and his team will make sure you know how to put in the hearing aid and how it func- David Highgate, hearing specialist and owner of tions. A hearing Hear for You specialist is a lifelong relationship, so it’s important to have someone you can rely on to answer any questions or concerns and to make sure hearing is being experienced at its fullest. Why Is It Important to look after my hearIng? All three of the employees at Hear for You have been touched by someone living with hearing loss. They understand the emotional and psychological affects of hearing loss, for those who are living with it and their families. Highgate understands the strain hearing loss can put on relationships, and says that untreated hearing loss can lead to avoidance of everyday activities, less enjoyment of social interactions, and even sadness, anxiety and depression. This is why the team at Hear for You is committed to helping everyone hear better. hear for you Hear for You has been improving hearing for the Etobicoke community for the past six years. People lead busy lives, so Hear for You makes it easy to make your hearing a priority. Appointments can be made within a week, and walk-ins are taken care of within 20 minutes. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday appointments are available on request. For more information about hearing aids and assisted living devices, or to make an appointment call 416-746-4968 or visit www.hearforyou.ca

Crime Stoppers has teamed up with a Canadian comic book hero to raise awareness of the crime-fighting program. Captain Canuck, first published in 1975, will now have a secondary character called Crime Stopper. Toronto Crime Stoppers coordinator Det. Chris Scherk said the partnership promotes the program’s message to a younger audience, which it normally doesn’t reach. “I don’t expect them (young children) to pick up the phone and call Crime Stoppers,” he said. “But the fact that they already know what the program is about, when they’re in a position later on in life, (they’d) be able to pick up the phone and make that call. It’ll already be entrenched.” The partnership was announced Thursday, Jan. 7, at Toronto police headquarters where Captain Canuck repelled down the ten-storeyhigh atrium as Chief Mark Saunders, Mayor John Tory and Grade 4 students from Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School looked on. Asked what his message to the children is, Captain Canuck said “look after each other, look after your families, and if everybody is doing the best that they can, we’ll have a safer city, and I’ll have less work to do.” Scherk noted he had the Captain Canuck comics when he was a kid.

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Comic book character Captain Canuck displays a special issue at police headquarters on Thursday during the launch of a new Crime Stoppers initiative.

“I have a couple of them still in a box somewhere at home, so it was kind of cool for me to see the character make a resurgence.” The Crime Stopper character will appear in three to five issues. Saunders said the new initiative “can strike conversations in the house with parents with children on the importance of community safety, the steps that they can take to help keep their neighbourhoods safe.” In 2015, Toronto Crime Stoppers received 8,790 tips, leading to 107 arrests, 439 charges and the seizure of more than $7.3 million in

details Crime Stoppers is not a police agency. It is a partnership between the public, police and media that provides people with a program to assist the police anonymously to solve crimes. The program started in the U.S., while Calgary, AB became the first Canadian city to use the program in 1982. Since then, Crime Stoppers has expanded woldwide and now operates in more than 1,300 communities.

drugs. “They’re not the highest numbers we’ve ever had. They’re not the lowest. They’re good numbers,” Scherk said. By comparison, in 2014, the program fielded 8,740 tips, resulting in 90 arrests, the laying of 300 charges and the seizure of drugs worth more than $3 million. “We’d love to talk about big cases that we’ve solved, but we can’t because it could compromise that anonymity of our tipster, which we’d never do,” Scherk said. “But I can tell you that serious crimes such as homicides, robberies, serious assaults, assaults on children have all been solved this (past) year as a result of Crime Stoppers tips.” Since its inception in 1984, the program generated 124,947 tips, allowing police to lay 36,896 charges against 10,839 people and seize more than $312 million worth of drugs.

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UberPool returns to Toronto this week Uber Canada will resume its carpooling service in Toronto this week, the company has confirmed. UberPool was launched on a trial basis during last year’s Pan Am Games. Over the two-week period in July, fares could be split between two riders headed in the same direction. And with costs to the user ending up 30 per cent cheaper than UberX – Uber’s controversial private taxi service – it was only a matter of time before the carpool option became permanent. UberPool will be available in wide swathes of the city, although suburban areas are largely excluded. Only two riders per ride can take advantage of the fare-splitting option. HOLDS DAVENPORT MEETING wMETROLINX

Metrolinx will hold a public meeting in Davenport to discuss its planning study for an overpass to separate local rail traffic. The provincial transit planning agency has come

rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT under fire for its proposal to build a rail bridge for Barrie line GO trains, which opponents fear will have the same effect as placing the Gardiner Expressway in their neighbourhood. The meeting is 6:30 p.m. Monday at the DavenportPe r t h Ne i g h b o u r h o o d Centre. LAYTON FERRY TERMINAL update wJACK

Waterfront Toronto will provide an update on plans to renovate the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. A new vision for the ferry terminal and surrounding Harbour Square Park was the focus of an international design competition held in 2015, won by a partnership made up of local architectural firms KPMB and Greenberg Consultants, and West 8 from the Netherlands. The winning proposal

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Queen Elizabeth Way Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study from Evans Avenue to Cawthra Road THE STUDY The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has completed a Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study to examine rehabilitation and improvement needs for the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) from Evans Avenue to Cawthra Road. The study limits extend approximately 3.5 km through the City of Mississauga (Region of Peel) and the City of Toronto. The key features of the Recommended Plan include the following: • Rehabilitation of The West Mall ramp bridges over the Etobicoke Creek and QEW; • Replacement of the Dixie Road and Etobicoke Creek Bridges, and the Ogden Avenue Pedestrian Bridge; • Reconfiguration of the Dixie Road Interchange; • Realignment of local service roads;

• New auxiliary lanes on the QEW from Highway 427 westbound to Cawthra Road off-ramp and from Cawthra Road eastbound to a new Dixie Road off-ramp; • Localized QEW widening to maintain six basic lanes of traffic during construction.

THE PROCESS This study has followed the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ projects under the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). External agency and public consultation has taken place throughout the study. A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) has been prepared to document the study findings. The TESR is available for a 30-day public review period beginning January 18, 2016 at the following locations and on the study website, www.qewdixieea.ca. Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Central Region Office 5775 Yonge Street 8th Floor North York, ON M2M 4J1

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Interested persons are encouraged to review this document and provide comments by February 16, 2016. If, after consulting with the Ministry’s consultant and staff, you have serious unresolved concerns, you have the right to request that the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change (77 Wellesley Street West, 11th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 2T5) issue a Part II Order (‘bump-up’) for this project. This may lead to the preparation of an Individual Environmental Assessment. A copy of a Part II Order request should be forwarded to MTO and MMM Group Limited at the addresses below. If there are no outstanding concerns after February 16, 2016, the project will be considered to have met the requirements of the Class EA. COMMENTS To obtain additional information or provide comments, please contact: Moin Khan, P. Eng. Project Manager Ontario Ministry of Transportation 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, 4th Floor Toronto, ON M3M 0B7 tel: 416-235-5271 fax: 416-235-3576 e-mail: project-team@qewdixieea.ca

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Commuters wait for the 501 streetcar at the Humber Loop – the longest streetcar route in the world – to head east.

Route split permanent, says TTC spokesperson >>>from page 1 confirmed Tuesday the TTC’s route split at Humber Bay is permanent, but subject to revision. “We want to study it,” he said. “We’ll keep an eye on the route. We’re not making the changes and then walking away from it. We want the flexibility to tweak around the edges as necessary. “Any changes we’d make in the future would be for the better.” Ross acknowledged the route split at Humber Loop is inconvenient. But he said it is necessary in order to maintain the TTC’s commitment to 10-minute or less service reliability on the 501. “We absolutely understand that making a transfer is an inconvenience. But overall, it will make the trip more reliable rather than a wait of 20 to 30 minutes. One of our goals is to reduce the number of short-turns,” Ross said. The TTC short-turned more than 600 501 streetcars in the first week of January 2015 versus 48 last week, Ross reported. A short-turn is when a streetcar turns around before the end of the route. The 501 Queen route is the longest streetcar route in the world, he added. “It’s challenging because the 501 route is so long. Invariably, we’d not be able to maintain that schedule every 10 minutes because of factors beyond the TTC’s control, like traffic congestion,” Ross said when asked why the TTC doesn’t run all the 501 streetcars the entire route from Neville Park to Long Branch Loop. “(Turning some streetcars) reinstates some rigour to the route.” Ross confirmed some 501 streetcars will run the length of the route from Neville Park in the Beach through Humber Loop to Long

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Humber Bay residents have been getting the short end of the stick from the TTC for too long, and now with this change it’s the nail in the coffin. – Jennifer Mozetic, transit rider

Branch Loop. But he couldn’t quote the percentage of streetcars. Daily from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., some 501 Queen streetcars will operate from Neville Park through to Long Branch, while others will be turned back at Humber Loop. The 301 Queen Blue Service will operate between Neville Park and Long Branch through Humber Loop between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Mozetic argued Humber Bay residents need a direct route to downtown. The largely condominium community boasts a population of 18,000 and growing. The TTC operates a Humber Express Bus service to downtown Toronto. The extra-fare service operates in the morning and afternoon peak periods. But Mozetic argued the express bus doesn’t operate at enough convenient times for her to take it regularly. “Humber Bay residents have been getting the short end of the stick from the TTC for too long, and now with this change it’s the nail in the coffin,” Mozetic said. “It is very unfair to expect such a growing community to not have a direct line to downtown.”

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If I’m not mistaken, I believe that’s snow Well, well, well. Look who finally decided to pay us a visit. If it isn’t snow. Wait a minute. I should pinch myself first to make sure I’m not dreaming. Ouch! (Memo to self: take it easy, man. Not so hard. It’s only a column. It ain’t the UFC, for heaven’s sake.) Anyhow, snow, I’m glad I’m not imagining things and that it is indeed you. Welcome back, stranger. I was wondering if I’d see you this season. Granted, I wish there was more of you to embrace. What I’m staring at is not exactly the massive snowfall I have come to know and love. But flurries are better than nothing. I’m not greedy. It’s great to have you around in any form. What’s that, snow? You say there’s more where that came from. Unlike that 24-hour snow/slush routine of a few weeks ago? You mean that? Or are you messing with me? You are serious? That’s great news. Wait until the word gets out. There are plenty of others who have missed you just as much, if not more than me. Take the hills around town,

jamie wayne BUT SERIOUSLY for starters. They haven’t been themselves without you, snow. They were heartbroken for the entire school break without any kids, toboggans and sleds on the slopes. When they discover they have a chance to get back in the game, they’re going to be positively ecstatic. Ditto for the trails. They’ve been pining away all winter. It’s no secret they’re lonely without you this time of year. But once you drop a nice blanket on top, their spirits will soar. Meanwhile, the dogs in the city are going to be bouncing up and down when they actually see you on the ground for more than one morning in a row. They love snow more than anybody. They’ll be barking up a storm to get their owners to take them outside so they can make up for lost time. Mittens and gloves will be wanting to play some serious catch up with you too, snow. They’ve been itching to get

their hands on you since last winter. Snowsuits and parkas will also be eager to greet you with open arms. And leading the chorus of those serenading you will be all the outdoor rinks, who have had far too many down days this winter. Of course, not all in the city will be happy, particularly if your stay is a long one. I don’t expect sidewalks, driveways, streets and highways will ever be liking you on Facebook. Anyhow snow, that’s it. I won’t keep you. I just wanted to touch base and thank you for finally showing up. From where I sit, winter was hanging in the balance, but you saved the day by arriving just in the nick of time. As for you not being able to make it in the St. Nick of time? I wouldn’t lose any sleep over that if I were you. There’s always next year. Jamie Wayne is a lifelong columnist who takes writing very seriously. The topics? Not so much. Contact him at jamie.wayne@sympatico.ca

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Community Dinner WHEN: 5 to 6 p.m. WHERE: St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 156 Sixth St. CONTACT: Rev. Mark Gladding, 416259-2659, parishpriest.stmargarets@ bellnet.ca COST: Free Join us for fresh, home-cooked food, live music. All are welcome. A free will donation is gratefully received.

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Saturday Morning Family Time WHEN: 10:30 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Richview Library, 1806 Islington Ave. CONTACT: 416-394-5120 COST: Free Share some of the very best stories, rhymes, songs and verse. For babies and children under age five and their caregiers. Celebrate Family Literacy Day WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon WHERE: Alderwood Library, 2 Orianna Dr. CONTACT: 416-394-5310 COST: Free Join us for stories, activities and crafts. Recommended for children age four and older. Drop-in. Chess Club WHEN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Humberwood Library, 850 Humberwood Blvd. CONTACT: 416-3945210, hwstaff@torontopubliclibrary. ca COST: Free Have fun playing chess and checkers against players of all ages and skill

N. CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416394-5247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free To remember the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we are screening 2005 critically acclaimed screen adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, Advisory: nudity, sexual content, brief slaughterhouse scene.

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Healthy Bodies Nutrition Program WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Stonegate Community Health Centre, 150 Berry Rd. CONTACT: 416-2317070, ext. 307 COST: Free Want to learn how to nourish your body without diet, restriction and food rules? Join the 2016 Revolution Ditch the Diet Love your body. Free child minding and interpretation is available upon request. Call to register. levels. No registration required. Anniversary Concert and Cocktails WHEN: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: All Saints’ Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Sarah Hastie, 416-233-1125, ext. 0, office@ allsaintskingsway.ca COST: $35 Fundraising concert for the clean water project in Pikangikum, a First Nations’ community in northern Ontario.

w Sunday, Jan. 17

Afternoon Jazz WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. WHERE: St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 156 Sixth St. CONTACT: Rev. Mark Gladding, www.facebook.com/stmargaretsnewtoronto, parishpriest.stmargarets@ bellnet.ca COST: Free Service features The Bass Line Trio.

w Tuesday, Jan. 19

Jazz Vespers WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. WHERE: St. Philip’s Anglican Church, 25 St. Phillips Rd. CONTACT: 416-247-5181 COST: Free Featuring the Nancy Walker Trio.

w Monday, Jan. 18

Word Basics II : Formatting WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd. N. CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416-3945247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Learn to edit and format text, use bullets, and more. An introduction to Microsoft Word 2013. William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice WHEN: 6 to 8:15 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd.

Tea and Books WHEN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Eatonville Library, 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd. CONTACT: Vivien Canning, 416394-5270, eaprograms@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Join us for refreshments and a lively discussion of selected books. Drop in. Humberwood Book Club WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Humberwood Library, 850 Humberwood Blvd. CONTACT: Humberwood Staff, 416-394-5210, hwstaff@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Discuss, debate and dissect an exciting read every month. Scottish Country Dancing WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave. CONTACT: Arlene Koteff, 416 620-9628, amkoteff@ yahoo.ca COST: $5 Join the Bloorlea Scottish Dance

Group for a friendly evening of dancing. Newcomers are welcome.

w Wednesday, Jan. 20

Women’s Wellness Group WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: Stonegate Community Health Centre, 150 Berry Rd. CONTACT: 416-2317070, ext. 307 COST: Free A support program for women of all ages. Misseto Bonsai Club WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd. CONTACT: information@missetobonsai.org COST: Free Etobicoke Bonsai Club meets.

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Winter Family Time WHEN: 10:30 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Alderwood Library, 2 Orianna Dr. CONTACT: 416-394-5310 COST: Free Parents and caregivers with children age five and under are invited to the drop-in story time.

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The South Toronto Golden Eagles Basketball Club is set to launch a new Jr. NBA Canada program for aspiring young players aged five to seven. Participants of the 12-week program will receive a Jr. NBA basketball, T-shirt and gym bag.

“As with all of our programs, we want to make it affordable so that if kids want to play, they get an opportunity to do that. “ We want to make it doable for families where money might be tight,” Marcinkiewicz said of the Golden Eagles’ mandate. kids out of trouble After moving to Mimico in 2012, Marcinkiewicz said he was compelled to start up the Golden Eagles basketball club in May 2013 as a way of keeping local kids out of trouble. “My background is in criminology and psychology, and in my work I’ve dealt with a lot of kids in trouble with the law. “A lot of my work has been counselling – one-on-one work with kids who are going down the wrong path,” he

explained. “So I wanted to do my little part and build a program in the community so that the kids have something to do to stay out of trouble and something to look forward to.” In addition to the new Jr. NBA program, the Golden Eagles also run a house league program for kids eight to 12 and an Ontario Basketball Association rep team for boys under 13. While the Golden Eagles’ house league and rep team’s season are already well underway, registration for the club’s new Jr. NBA program is still open to aspiring basketball players aged five to seven. To register, go to www. goldeneaglesbasketball.ca/ registration-details For more information about the Jr. NBA Canada program, visit www.jrnba.ca/programspecs

The Hybrid option was endorsed by Toronto City Council as the preferred alternative for the Gardiner Expressway East on June 11, 2015. The upcoming public meeting will present the results on the evaluation of the alternative designs for the Hybrid option, as well as urban design concepts for the study area.

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Hockey players earn athlete of the month honours Etobicoke players lead Dirk Stadig and Matthew Falls were both born and raised in Etobicoke and are currently playing for the AAA Minor Midget Toronto Junior Canadiens. During the Christmas break, Dirk and Matt helped their Junior Canadiens squad win the highly coveted Toronto Marlboros Holiday Classic AAA Hockey Tournament, going 8-0 against a field of competition that featured the top-ranked minor midget teams from across Canada and the United States. Dirk learned to skate at the Long Branch and Sir Adam Beck arenas when he was three years old. He joined the Queensway Canadiens where he played for three years, tyke through minor novice. From there Dirk moved onto the West Mall Lightning to play novice, before moving into the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), playing two years with the Toronto Titans, three years with the Toronto Young Nationals and the past two years with the Toronto Junior Canadiens.

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Matt Falls (L) Dirk Stadig were awarded co-athletes of the month for December by Joanne Noble, chair of the board for the Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame.

Dirk attends Lakeshore Collegiate Institute where he is currently a Grade 10 student. Matthew started his hockey career at five years of age in the Humber Valley Sharks tyke program, before moving into the GTHL, playing five years with the Toronto Nationals and the past two years with

the Junior Canadiens. Matthew attends Silverthorn Collegiate Institute where he is currently a Grade 10 student and playing for his school hockey team as well. “Dirk and Matt are different players. Dirk plays defense with amazing skating abilities, while Matt is a power forward who scored twice in

the final game for a 3-2 win,” said Joanne Noble, chair of the Board of 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

A couple of Etobicoke players have helped host Canada into the playoff round at the U18 Women’s World Championship in St. Catharines. Canada is slated to play its semifinal round today (Thursday), 7:30 p.m., against Russia at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines. The championship game is slated for Friday, 7:30 p.m. and is on TSN 2. Canada posted a 2-1 record in the preliminary round, the lone loss 4-1 at the hands of arch rival U.S. and wins of 5-2 over Russia and 11-0 over the Czech Republic. Watts, a student at Bishop Strachan School in mid-town Toronto, shares the tournament lead in scoring with four points (one goal, three assists) with four other teammates. Neatby, a student at Etobicoke’s Father Redmond Catholic Secondary School, has got the call in net in two games, in the loss against the U.S. (saving 28 of 31 shots)

and the win against Russia (saving 16 of 18 shots). Both players play junior hockey in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League – Watts for the Mississauga Chiefs, Neatby for the Toronto Aeros. Both started their hockey careers in Etobicoke, both at one time suiting up for the Humber Valley Sharks and the Etobicoke Dolphins organizations. Niagara Region is welcoming the tournament with open arms setting new attendance standards for the tournament. According to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), the Canada-U.S. preliminary game was played before an all-time record crowd of 4,016 which also pushed the event total to nearly 22,000, well above the previous record of 17,480 set in 2012. And there’s still plenty games left to be played. • for photo see adjacent page

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The Sharks took to the ice at the Don Montgomery Memorial tourney in Scarborough last weekend AT THE TOURNEY: two Humber Valley Sharks teams (wearing white jerseys) were caught in action last Saturday at the tournament, the top three photos are from a minor bantam division game in which the Sharks lost 4-1 to the host Scarborough team and the bottom two photos are from a minor peewee division game in which the Sharks lost 5-2 to the Duffield Devils of North York. Clockwise from top left, Humber Valley Sharks player Evan Stathopoulos, right, evades Scarborough player Tyler Duncan; Sharks player Matthew Mach, centre, evades Scarborough player Tyler Duncan; Sharks players pursue the Scarborough puck carrier. And continuing with the minor peewee game, Humber Valley players Luke Tavares and Alexandre Emery have the Duffield Devils player covered; and Humber Valley player Luke Tavares, right, passes the puck by Duffield Devils player Vincenzo Raso.

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