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CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com Thistletown Collegiate Institute’s Keith Hoare sliced and diced his way to triumph on Chopped Canada’s recent second season premiere – securing $10,000 in prize money for his students.

For the 46-year-old culinary instructor, winning the Food Network’s culinary competition meant more than just a title, but was a means to help fund a “culinary adventure of a lifetime” for 18 of his Culinary Specialized High Skills Major Program students, who are set to depart on a nine-day tour of France and Spain this March Break.

“I’m so thrilled. I’m so looking forward to that trip,” Hoare said on Chopped Canada’s Jan. 10 episode. “I always tell my students that they can do whatever they want to do if they put their mind to it and if they work hard.

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She piled up a mountain of snow and wrote his name “JAKE” in it. The scene triggered an emotional reaction in Gordon.

“The closer I got to Jacob, the more I felt I was approaching this loneliness, although he was very happy,” said the mother of three who lives in north Etobicoke.

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CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com The independent review into the September stabbing death of a North Albion Collegiate Institute student went public last week, with a pair of community forums designed to gather input from students, parents, and community stakeholders.

More than 100 people filled the auditorium at Thistletown Collegiate Institute Jan. 15, during the two-hour meeting – the second of two such gatherings hosted by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and led by the Safe Schools and Engaged Communities steering team the board commissioned to undertake the arm’s length review into the death of Hamid Aminzada.

“That student’s life, a 19-year-old young man, was very important to his parents and family and also to the TDSB,” said TDSB Director of Education Donna Quan. “So as a result, this review team was struck to look at what can be done to prevent violence right inside our schools and to improve support and engagement of our students’ families in the communities.”

Aminzada, an Afghan ESL student who moved with his family to Toronto from Pakistan just two years ago, was stabbed to death in the front hallway at NACI shortly after noon on Sept.

23 while attempting to break up a fight between two other students.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with Aminzada’s stabbing later that same night and has since been charged with seconddegree murder.

In the wake of the tragic incident within its school hallways, the TDSB established the Safe Schools and Engaged Communities steering team, which was tasked in October with “ensuring schools continue to be safe, responsive and supportive of the communities they serve”, while also considering “how the TDSB can continue to best support safety and care for students and staff before and after critical incidents.”

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police Kim Derry, who currently serves as president of Executek International, a security risk management organization; Balmoral Multicultural Marketing’s Sharifa Khan (president and CEO) and Gautam Nath (vice president), both of whom have expertise in community voice and engagement; and Karen Forbes, former TDSB executive superintendent of education, who brings an extensive understanding of the board’s educational programs and student support services to the table.

Since October, Khan said she and the other members of the steering team have considered the input of more than 375 people, conducted more than 80 interviews and consulted with more than 15 community organizations and agencies in preparation for their report, which is due to be released in March.

“I want to stress that the main purpose of this public forum tonight is to...seek your input into how we can make our schools safer, how the schools and TDSB can work better to create better environments and programs, and how we can be more supportive and engaged in the communities surrounding our schools,”said Khan, shortly before posing a number of questions to those assembled at Thistletown.

A sample of the questions and responses are listed here: n Do you think the schools in Toronto are safe for your children?

While Khan said 97 per cent of the Safe Schools and Engaged Communities steering team respondents indicated a belief that TDSB schools are safe, several par-

ents at Thursday’s meeting expressed differing views.

One West Humber Junior Middle School mother relayed her concerns about schoolyard safety in the wake of an recent incident in which school officials called police to investigate reports of a man approaching students on their recess break, while a Richview Collegiate mom detailed the recent robbery and assault of several students outside that school’s main gates. “ T h a t c o n c e r n s m e, because I believed in the safety of my children,” she said. “The area we live in is supposed to be safe, so this makes me think maybe there’s more we can do.” n How can we prevent students from bringing weapons into schools?

“I think we’re losing track of the fact that, unless you’re going to set up metal detectors and whatnot, almost like a prison, then you’re not going to avoid this, because a weapon can be anything. If somebody wants to do harm, a pencil could be a weapon,” said Lisa Kostakis, acting executive director and director of programming and services for Albion Neighbourhood Services.

“In-school safety is the responsibility of all of us as partners and stakeholders – from parents, to social service agencies, to the TDSB, to all of us together... I think we really need to look at how do we all work better together more effectively...” n We know that drugs, gangs and a lack of part-time employment opportunities impact students. How can we minimize the effect in schools?

The overwhelming answer from the crowd at Thursday’s meeting to this question was to “keep kids busy” – whether that be signing students up to volunteer with seniors at local nursing homes, creating after-school programs to keep kids engaged, or signing them up for sports and other activities.

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Cloverdale working on Target closure transition ‘Everyone’s at the drawing board’ says Cloverdale GM LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Cloverdale Mall General Manager Lisa Peatt never anticipated Target Canada’s announcement that the corporation is leaving the Canadian market.

Last Thursday, she said she awoke surprised to hear the news.

“Our Cloverdale Target was a great store,” Peatt said as the news was still sinking in the following day.

As it was still so fresh, Peatt said she couldn’t offer any specific details, apart from the fact that all parties involved are getting together to discuss what needs to be done.

“Everyone’s at the drawing board,” she said. “We had the best Target in the GTA in terms of volume of sales.

Cloverdale is such a great centre.”

The main focus right now for Cloverdale is to provide “the best possible retail experience” to the community, its tenants, retailers and stakeholders, Peatt said.

Bentall Kennedy, the real estate investment and services firm, which includes Target among its retail tenants, revealed its disappointment about Target’s planned departure

from the Canadian market.

“On behalf of our clients, we have begun work immediately to understand the implications of Target’s news for the properties we manage, and beyond our own business considerations we recognize the impact of this announcement on individuals and families across the country,” Andy Clydesdale, president and chief operating officer of retail services, said in a statement.

“We remain committed to delivering the best possible retail experience in all of the communities we serve and we will manage the coming transitions in the most appropriate way for each property affected by the Target announcement.”

At The Stockyards Mall at Keele Street and St. Clair Avenue Monday,

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...we have begun work immediately to understand the implications of Target’s news for the properties we manage.

– Andy Clydesdale, president of retail services, Bentall Kennedy

Jan. 19, shoppers Irene McConney and her friend Diane Dunn were picking up some items. Both revealed their sadness for the loss of their local Target.

“My husband used to work at Target. We’d come here all the time,” said McConney of her family of three children. “I’m sad.”

Both women agreed Target was a great alternative to other big box stores. “ I’d rather come here,” Dunn said.

“It’s cleaner; brighter. The staff here are incredibly helpful.”

The move to shut down operations in Canada will impact as many as 17,600 employees across the country who work in its 133 stores – five of which are in Toronto. Four more stores were set to open.

“After a thorough review of our Canadian performance and careful consideration of the implications of all options, we were unable to find a realistic scenario that would get Target Canada to profitability until at least 2021,” said Brian Cornell, Target Corporation chairman and CEO. “Personally, this was a very difficult decision, but it was the right

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Target announced last week its Canadian stores are closing shop.

decision for our company.

“With the full support of Target Corporation’s board of directors, we have determined that it is in the best interest of our business and our shareholders to exit the Canadian

the ladies have the stage

TUNES FOR A CAUSE: Above, The Weston Golf and Country Club presented the Weston Ladies Show – musical acts that commemorated the club’s 100year history. The show was part of the Curl for a Cause two-day charitable event last week and featured a ladies’ curling bonspiel and dinner, with proceeds going to Ovarian Cancer Canada. At right, Heather MacLeod, left, Joan McKinley and Katherine Latimer perform a war-time show tune, while at left, The Weston Golf and Country Club’s Leslie Challis, left, presents Ovarian Cancer Canada vicepresident of community engagement Dianne Sheridan with a cheque for $2,500.

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e’ve argued in these pages many times before that Torontonians will get the transit they pay for.

The city’s transit woes are many; the solutions will need to be multi-pronged and include the input (and funds) of all three levels of government. So Mayor John Tory’s recent transit announcement – basically a fare increase, children 12 and under ride for free, and the promise of service improvements – must be lauded as at least an attempt to come up with some solutions.

Despite campaigning on the promise to not raise transit fares, the user-pay approach to keeping transit moving versus a property tax increase is a safe option, but not necessarily a courageous one.

As the cost of running Toronto’s transit system rises, fares will have to increase, but property taxes may need to rise as well and alternative funding addressed.

Transit Bonds are just one idea. And with that inevitable increase, it’s not a stretch our view to demand more bang for our transit buck.

Demand more Tory’s Monday announcement offered some of this added value: value for our 50 new buses; restoring all-day, increasing buck everyday bus services that were cut in 2011; 10-minute or better bus and streetcar service. But there needs to be more in order to make the current and future increases at the fare box less frustrating.

For instance, a monthly Metropass will now cost $141.50 – it’s getting quite expensive to travel the TTC. For weekday cash commuters who drop $6 a day on transit, it works out to roughly $120 in a four-week month. Unfortunately there are few options for those without a car.

Last week’s GO Transit and TTC announcement that an extra $60 GO transit sticker can be purchased so transit users can ride GO when the TTC is busy is not the way to sweeten the transit pie. Soon it won’t be enough to merely add two subway trains on lines 1 and 2 during morning and afternoon rush hours, all-door boarding, or 12 extra routes to the Express Bus network.

Riders deserve more: a properly integrated GO and TTC pass, perhaps a two-hour ride-anywhere ticket so people heading out for quick grocery shopping can do so.

Torontonians have to get used to the fact that transit will cost everyone more money.

And politicians need to understand that any extra increases at the fare box or on our property taxes must be accompanied by something tangible to offset asking more money from residents.

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Mayor John Tory’s short-term progressive budget touts a better life for Torontonians

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he first budget of a term of council is often an easy one to swallow.

In 2011, it was such an easy budget that Rob Ford could get away with freezing property taxes, eliminating the vehicle registration fee and demanding that TTC fares be frozen, all thanks to a reserve squirrelled away from the previous administration.

In 2015, Mayor John Tory is faced with a similar gift set. There is no surplus – the last time Toronto used a prior year surplus to balance the budget was 2012. The land transfer tax – which former mayor Ford generously failed to eliminate – has come in at a staggering $425 million, $50 million more than finance staff anticipated.

Ontario Premier Wynne and Mayor Tory are well-

david nickle the city disposed to one another – something that could not be said former mayor Ford and former premier McGuinty – so odds are good that the city will receive $85 million in help from Ontario.

And unlike former mayor Ford, Mayor Tory has felt no need to deliver a property tax freeze.

Instead, Tory has done the opposite – and increased service levels to what seems like a luxurious degree, and charged Toronto residents appropriately.

Buses will run more regularly and subway trains more frequently and children under 12 will ride the TTC for free; there will be more resources to save the homeless from freezing

cold nights and more shelter beds available all the time; traffic-clogging road work will finish up more quickly.

And Torontonians will pay more.

There’s an inflationary tax increase of 2.25 per cent that goes up slightly above Toronto’s rate of inflation when the 0.5 per cent Scarborough subway levy is added in (which it is). Non-children will be paying another 10 cents to ride the TTC. User fees are on the rise, as the city charges more for household garbage collection and hikes fees for renting ice by 7.25 per cent and premium sports field fees by 12.5 per cent.

Pushing increases like that would have been bad medicine indeed for most mayors in Toronto’s recent history – and this may turn out to be the case for Tory

but I suspect it won’t.

Tory made the point at a lunch-hour speech that his predecessor – that being Rob Ford, now Councillor for Etobicoke North – raised fees and taxes more marginally while at the same time reducing service. And that is not what’s going on here.

Tory wants to be seen as fiscally prudent, but what he is selling along with that is the good life – or at least a better life – for constituents. It is at least in the short term a very progressive budget coming from a darling of council conservatives.

It will likely pass as easily as it was, say, for Richard Nixon to visit China.

David Nickle is The Guardian’s city hall reporter.

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Seniors strengthen their muscles at fitness class A free group fitness and gentle exercise class will meet at St. James United Church, 400 Burnhamthorpe Rd., on Friday, Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. until noon.

This ongoing exercise program for adults aged 55+ meets every Friday and focuses on increasing seniors’ strength, balance, and flexibility. Exercises include yoga and Tai Chi movements, fun music, and socials.

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Richview library, 1806 Islington Ave., will host a Valentines for Vets drop-in event on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.

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build your immunity with homeopathy Learn How to Build Your Immune System Naturally at a special workshop at Eatonville library, 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd., on Monday, Jan. 26 from 2 to 3 p.m.

An individual’s lifestyle can affect how well their immune system can provide protection from germs, viruses, and chronic illness. Holistic nutritionist and homeopath Jocelyn McTavish will teach workshop attendees how to build up their immune system naturally.

Call 416-394-5270 to register. support for sufferers of chronic diseases Etobicoke Services for Seniors and the Etobicoke Medical Centre Family Health Team are teaming up next month to host a free, six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management program.

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The program takes place every Tuesday from Feb. 3 to March 10 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 16 Four Seasons Place, includes a free manual, and is led by Stanford University-trained facilitators. Registration is required.

Call 416-243-0127 ext. 237. trustee invites public to discuss budget Etobicoke-Lakeshore Trustee Pamela Gough will host a ward forum in February to consult with the community about the Toronto District School Board budget for the next school year.

It takes place at Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the gym at Norseman Junior Middle School, 105 Norseman St. Email Debbie.Wagdin@tdsb. on.ca for details.

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Cultural Hotspot picks up steam Etobicoke’s arts scene is on fire.

More than 60 people representing Etobicoke’s vibrant arts and culture community – including city representatiaves – crammed into Montgomery’s Inn for the third Cultural Hotspot Connect meeting on Tuesday afternoon.

From May through October of this year, the Cultural Hotspot program will put a spotlight on arts, culture and community in Etobicoke, with the intention of branching out to the rest of the city.

The boundaries for this first west-end Hotspot are tentatively Dixon Road to the north, Lake Ontario to the south, Park Lawn Road to the east and Browns Line to the west.

Nadira Pattison, manager for arts and culture services for the City of Toronto, told the guests gathered, the goal of the Hotspot is to draw attention to areas outside of the downtown core with special events and programming over a six-month period.

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With mulled apple cider to sip on and historic photos to admire, the information and brainstorming session netted many ideas for the Cultural Loops legacy project – an off shoot of the Cultural Hotspots program.

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to create a series of intineraries for self-guided tours.

As the meeting began, participants were asked to introduce themselves and tell the group what they find inspiring in the community and what Etobicoke ‘gem’ they’d share with a non-Etobian. From the skating trail at Colonel Samuel Smith Park to the farmers’ market at Montgomery’s Inn to the what one guest referred to as Etobicoke’s own Drake Hotel – Placebo Space – there was no shortage of inspiration and excitement about what makes Etobicoke unique.

L a s t y e a r’s Cu l t u r a l Hotspot focused on south Scarborough.

The program, which is sponsored in part by The Etobicoke Guardian and Metroland Media Toronto, is expected to launch in early May. Visit www.culturalhotspot. ca for more information.

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Excellence, 400 Kipling Ave., consists of three NHL rinks, as well as one Olympic-sized rink.

Enjoy public winter skates on Saturday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. through April 4. Helmets mandatory for all skaters.

Free weekday skates available.

Free parents and tots skate on Tuesdays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. through March 10. The skate will not be held Jan. 27.

Free adult and senior skate on Tuesdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The skate will not be held on Jan. 27.

Call 416-251-5219.

AND SNOWBOARDING at centennial park wSKIING

Centennial Park Ski and Snowboard Centre is at 256 Centennial Park Rd., west of Renforth Drive.

Ski and snowboarding lessons are now available.

Purchase a daily snow pass or learning area pass, which does not include use of the lifts. Ski and snowboard equipment available, but will not be rented to anyone younger than 18 without a parent or guardian present.

Open until end of March, dependent on weather.

Call 416-394-8754.

a winter DISCOVERY WALK wtake

Take a nature walk and discover the city’s history on a Toronto Discovery Walk.

Get a map at the Etobicoke Civic Centre or download and print a map from the city’s website. http:// tinyurl.com/khkacl2

WATCHING along the lake’s waterfront wBIRD

Citizens Concerned About the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront organizes eight to 10 bird watching walks a year.

Meet in the main parking lot of Humber Bay Park East for winter walks.

Check www.ccfew.org for dates and times.

CENTRE’S FANTASY FAIR wWOODBINE

Miss summer fun? Take in Ontario’s largest indoor amusement park.

Enjoy more than 12 full-sized rides and attractions, including a carousel, 32-foot balloon ride, climbing wall and 5,500-square-foot children’s play village.

There are also midway games, midway sweets and treats and a family arcade.

Woodbine Centre is on Hwy. 27 at Rexdale Boulevard.

Call 416-674-5437.

lace up your skates at the trail wskating

Colonel Samuel Smith Park Skating Trail is the city’s only ice skating trail.

It is next to the Power House at the south end of Colonel Samuel Smith Park, 3145 Lake Shore Blvd. W. at Kipling Avenue near the lake.

Indoor skating change area inside the Power House.

Great view of the sunrise. Offleash dog park adjacent to the Power House. The naturalized park is a designated bird sanctuary.

INN AND MUSEUM wMONTGOMERY’S

Visit the circa-1836 inn built by Irish immigrants Thomas and Margaret Montgomery who employed Irish famine refugees and emancipated American slaves in their inn and 161-hectare farm.

Its winter farmers’ market runs inside Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. and features fresh-baked oven bread, organic and local produce, fresh meat, cheese and more.

Montgomery’s Inn is at 4709 Dundas St. W. at Islington Avenue.

Call 416-394-8113.

or hit one of Etobicoke’s OUTDOOR RINKS wmany

City outdoor rinks are open generally from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

Unless specified, all outdoor rinks are open until Feb. 22 Visit http://tinyurl.com/n6mb842 to learn the dates and times for each rink.

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From top clockwise: Kate Hill-Nicholson mixes batter for cornmeal griddle cakes at Montgomery’s Inn; the carousel at Fantasy Fair, Woodbine Centre; skiiers make their way to the tow at Centennial Park Ski and Snowboard Centre; and Toshi Takishita and daughter Jenny skating at the MasterCard Centre.

– Tamara Shephard Find more winter events listings in our online calendar. Go to www.etobicokeguardian.com and scroll down to ‘Events’.

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Bizarre ingredients The format of Chopped Canada, which is hosted by Dean McDermott, is this: each episode starts out with four chef competitors who are tasked with cooking up three delicious courses on strict time limits and using the often bizarre and incongruous ingredients supplied to them in mystery baskets.

In the first round, Hoare and his fellow competitors were tasked with transforming cherry drink mix, ground beef, rutabaga and kataifi (a finely shredded phyllo pastry dough) into a savoury appetizer dish.

Of Hoare’s finished product – a Middle Eastern-inspired meatball on a kataifi nest – Smith was duly impressed.

“That whole plate had a strong Middle Eastern feel to it. It all tied together,” Smith said in his judging comments.

For the second round, the remaining three Chopped

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Keith Hoare on the set of Chopped Canada.

Canada contestants were given ginger snap cookies, cocktail onions, creamy coleslaw and monkfish with which to create a delicious entree.

Again, Hoare impressed with his olive oil-poached monkfish with sweet potato gingersnap hash – garnering a gushing review from Grinshpan.

“I really felt that the hash was sooo flavorful,” she said during judging.

For the third and final round, Hoare took his assigned ingredients of Catalina dressing, tofu skins, cinnamon raisin bread and guava, and masterfully created a guava sorbet (with a cinnamon raisin beignet)

that had Smith drooling for more.

“Chef Keith, if you were in the ice cream truck and the bell was ringing coming down the street, I’d be running. You pulled it off,” he said.

With that trio of rave reviews for all three of his culinary creations, Hoare finally emerged as the champion of Chopped Canada’s second season premiere episode.

“Chef Keith you really showed us a lot of solid cooking skills today,” Yarymowich said while announcing Hoare’s win.

With his $10,000 prize money, Hoare is looking forward to his culinary class’ European field trip, which will see them take six different cooking classes, visit a snail farm and olive grove, plus visit several museums and other outings while in France and Spain.

He also hopes his big win on Chopped Canada will help inspire his students to chase their own dreams.

“You can achieve things if you really put your mind to it,” Hoare said on Jan. 10’s episode, tearing up.

“It doesn’t matter where you come from, you can do whatever you want.”

To watch the full episode of Chopped Canada in which Hoare appears online, go to the Food Network at http://bit. ly/1yDFl7t

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Families shouldn’t have to fight for treatment, says Gordon >>>from page 1 Sudbury home that Christmas 2013 and made a pledge to her family.

She would walk more than 500 kilometres to Parliament Hill in Ottawa to urge the Stephen Harper’s Conservative government to enact a national strategy to fund autism treatment.

A senate standing committee had recommended a comprehensive national Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) strategy in its 36-page 2007 report, Pay Now or Pay Later: Autism Families in Crisis.

Still, Canadian families continue to struggle to source and to fund critical autism treatments and supports, she lamented.

Soon thereafter, Gordon donned full winter gear, left her house, and walked nearly 30 kilometres to the CN Tower in downtown Toronto to start training.

“My feet were all blistered. I was in a lot of pain,” she recalled. “It took me more than 12 hours. When I got on the subway home, my legs and back were so stiff, I could hardly move.

“But I had done it. I was really surprised.”

police 23 Division officers from her neighbourhood, as well as the OPP. At eight stops, she will talk with local residents and media about the need for a Pan-Canadian strategy.

G o rd o n e x p e c t s t o re a c h Parliament Hill on Jan. 29.

Her online petition to the Canadian government to create a Pan-Canadian Strategy for ASD echoes the recommendations of the 2007 senate committee report – awareness and education campaigns; child, adolescent and adult intervention; innovative funding arrangements for financing therapy, surveillance, respite care, community initiatives, and research.

Visit www.walktoottawa.org to access the petition.

“Autism is a crisis. Autism is not just a Canadian crisis. Autism is a

limited access “There really is nothing anybody can do anymore,” she said about finding and financing autism supports. “Everybody is at a stalemate.

As soon as your time is up in a program, you’re told to get out. ‘We need to help another family.’

“You just go on another waiting list (for another program).”

Gordon said she has been in “every single situation” described in the senate committee report except those of non-verbal children and families.

While Jacob has socialization and sensory issues, he has a high IQ and is “verbally gifted,” his mom said.

Even on her training walks, Gordon carried and rang bells to represent the children with autism who have no voice.

“As a mom with a child with ASD, I have had to fight every day for real help for my child,” she wrote on her website. “And I have watched other families fight as hard as I have, and this is simply not right.

“We should not have to fight for early diagnosis and treatment, we should not have to beg for money to pay for treatment for our children, and we should not have to live in poverty to ensure our children’s well-being.”

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affects social interaction ASD is a lifelong neurological disorder that affects the way a person communicates and relates to people and the world around them. It can affect behaviour, social interactions, and a person’s ability to verbally communicate, Autism Ontario states.

Today, one in 94 Canadian children is diagnosed with ASD, the organization reported.

But there is hope, the senate committee report suggested.

“There is evidence to suggest that some people who have autism can improve significantly with proper therapy. When provided with appropriate support, training and information, families can often ensure that their son or daughter can enjoy a good quality of life,” it stated.

But that therapy can financially cripple Canadian families, further stated the report in calling on the federal government to “take a leadership role” in funding treatments.

“Families must often pay out of their own pockets for a very large portion of expensive autism therapy – whose cost may reach $60,000 per year – because provincial and territorial jurisdictions offer only limited financial assistance,” it stated.

For the past year, Gordon, 51, has left her home at 4 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday to walk to Queen’s Park, protest for two hours, then return home.

Last Thursday, Gordon began her Walk to Ottawa.

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world crisis,” Gordon said.

Six years ago, she reached out to her Etobicoke North Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan for help “because I was struggling so much,” she said.

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Planning staff will proceed with plans to hold a community consultation to discuss the proposed rental housing demolition and conversion applications for the property at 289 and 291 The Kingsway and 1-7 St. Stevens Court in Ward 4.

Together with Ward 4 Councillor John Campbell, planning staff will now aim to host a meeting with landowners and residents within proximity to the site sometime in the third quarter of 2015.

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Lane approved for Evans townhouse development Etobicoke-York Community Council approved the enactment of a two-way, left-turnonly lane on Evans Avenue, between Gair Drive and a point 96 metres west of Browns Line.

The installation of the lane is one of the conditions of site plan approval for a proposed townhouse development at 636 Evans Ave., therefore all costs associated with its instalment (estimated at $8,700) will be borne by the developer of the site.

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On November 1, 2013, Expert Mortgage launched the “85-Alive” program in Ontario.

The concept was simple: as long as you had a pulse, Expert Mortgage would provide you with a home equity loan, up to 85 per cent of the value of your property. No job required. Bad credit, OK. The reason why Expert Mortgage could offer a “no questions asked” lending program, while the major banks could not, is that they represent over 200 private lenders who lend strictly on property value. These subprime lenders specialize in mortgage clients who have had some bad luck, and need a helping hand until they get back on their feet.

The program has been so successful that Expert Mortgage can barely keep up with the volume of calls. To help fund this unexpectedly large number of borrowers, it has partnered up with dozens more private lenders.

Licensed Mortgage Agent Puneet Garg, Expert Mortgage’s “85-Alive” representative for the GTA Region, says, “We’re seeing mostly homeowners behind on mortgage and property taxes. The banks are refusing to restructure their loans. Many of these people have lost jobs due to the bad economy... or they’re self-employed. Unless you are a perfect applicant, the bank doesn’t want to talk to you.”

But not everyone condones Expert Mortgage’s easy lending criteria. A local real estate agent with 25 years of experience, who has asked to remain anonymous, says, “When this market turns down, it’s going to get ugly! It’s utter financial suicide for Expert Mortgage to be giving money away so easily to clients without the ability to make payments. I’d be surprised if they’re still in business five years from now.”

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Tips offered to determine if hospital visit necessary William Osler Health System (Osler) has enacted its ‘surge plan’ to deal with the highvolume influx of patients attending its emergency departments with flu symptoms.

In a statement, Osler’s VP of Medical Affairs, Dr. Naveed Mohammad, said the emergency departments at both Etobicoke General and Brampton Civic hospitals continue to be “very busy” as cases of influenza in the community reach their peak earlier this month.

“Osler has continued to enact its surge plan as a result, and our staff and physicians are working diligently and compassionately to see and treat all patients in a timely manner,” he said. “We are also asking for cooperation and patience from the community to help support us as we are

Antonio De Candia Thorncrest Ford is pleased to announce our, Top Salesperson of the Year, Antonio De Candia. Antonio wishes to thank all his customers for making 2014 a successful year. Antonio joined our team in 2006. Due to his commitment of “Complete Satisfaction”, Antonio is building a loyal and growing list of customers who are driving home very happy. Antonio’s personal interest in your automotive needs and his overall expertise will help you acquire your next vehicle at a great deal! Thorncrest Ford also wishes to express gratitude for the continuing support of our community in the New Year.

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Join the discussion about Toronto’s 2015 Budget The City of Toronto delivers over 150 different services. The Operating Budget determines which programs and services the City will offer and how much the City will raise and spend within a year. The Capital Budget & Plan provides funding for the facilities and infrastructure required to deliver those services.

Staff-recommended budgets are now being considered by the Budget Committee for recommendation to the Executive Committee and City Council.

Review the proposed 2015 Budget by visiting toronto.ca/council or toronto.ca/budget2015. To participate in the 2015 Budget discussion: 1. Make a public presentation at one of the Budget Subcommittee meetings on February 2 or 3, 2015.

Register by email to buc@toronto.ca or by calling 416-392-4666 before 4 p.m. on January 30. Indicate your choice of location, date and session number. Individuals may make only one presentation at any one of the consultation sessions.

City Hall Committee Room 1 100 Queen St. West February 2 Session 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Etobicoke Civic Centre Council Chamber 399 The West Mall February 2 Session 1 – 3 to 5 p.m.

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Scarborough Civic Centre Council Chamber 150 Borough Drive February 3 Session 1 – 3 to 5 p.m.

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2. Send your written comments about the 2015 Budget to the Budget Committee.

Email: buc@toronto.ca. Fax: 416-392-1879, Attention: Budget Committee. Mail: Attention: Budget Committee,Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W., 10th floor, WestTower,Toronto, ON M5H 2N2.

3. Send a letter or email concerning the 2015 Budget to your local City Councillor.

For information on how to contact your City Councillor, please call 311, TTY: 416-338-0TTY (0889), email 311@toronto.ca or visit toronto.ca.

Notice: If you write or make a presentation to the Budget Committee, the City will collect and use your personal information in accordance with applicable laws. We also videotape meetings and make recordings publicly available on request. More information about the collection and use of your personal information is available at: http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/privacy.htm.

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dents in the area, and thus keep people out of the hospital.

York South-Weston MPP West Toronto health-care proLaura Albanese announced the viders are hoping a new comnew strategy Jan. 12 at the Jane munications strategy between Street Hub, one of the partners them will improve the services on the new initiative. they are able to provide to resi“It’s really about changing the focus,” she said.

The idea behind FUTURE SHOP CORRECTION NOTICE NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE FUTURE SHOP the new Health Link JANUARY 16 CORPORATE FLYER On the January 16 is to create a dialogue flyer, page 18, the Nikon D5200 DSLR camera package (WebID: 10284824/10300492) was incorrectly between various healthadvertised with an image of an extra lens. Please be care providers in the advised that the package does not include an additional area, that way patients lens. It only comes with the 18-55mm VR II lens. who need support don’t We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. get missed, as well as to improve efficiencies in the system by ensuring a patient doesn’t receive duplicate services from multiple health-care providers.

One such provider in West Toronto is Dr. Erin McFadden, physician at West Park Family Health Team, who became involved when she saw patients make repeated hospital visits for issues that could have been solved by a family physician, especially by one RAY HURD who has experience with Friday, January 16, 2015 that patient.

STANLEY BEDNARZ The new strategy is Saturday, January 17, 2015 meant to target the most St. Teresa’s Catholic Church vulnerable patients in West Toronto, those who GORDON (BUD) NUGENT have complex or mulSaturday, January 17, 2015 tiple health problems.

St. John’s Dixie The province says five per cent of the popuMAUDE McMULLEN lation contributes to Thursday, January 22, 2015 two-thirds of Ontario’s Chapel health-care costs. In ANDY PAHULJE West Toronto, this five Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal per cent of residents cost Thursday, January 22, 2015 an average of $33,000 per year in health-care. In an KAY ROSCHUK area with a population Saturday, January 24, 2015 of 114,000, these 5,500 at 12:00 noon people cost the healthSt. Peter & Paul Catholic Church care system $185 million per year.

KEN (KOSTA) ALIVANTOV “The health-care Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. system was designed Chapel for the average person,” said Stacey Daub, CEO LEONA SCOTT of Toronto Central Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.

Community Care Chapel Access Centre (CCAC).

“But there are a whole Exceeding Expectations bunch of people that live For Over 90 Years in our cities, that live in our neighbourhoods,

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‘West Toronto’ neighbourhoods Edenbridge-Humber Valley (Etobicoke), Kingsway South (Etobicoke), Mount Dennis (York), Rockcliffe-Smythe (York), Lambton-Baby Point, Runnymede-Bloor West Village, Junction Area and High Park North. who, because of their distinct circumstances, they have a great deal of difficulty getting health care.

A person who can’t get to their family doctor might receive a free ride from a partner transportation agency, thanks to this new strategy.

Another example is identifying individuals who are repeatedly returning to hospitals’ emergency departments and asking them why.

“We’re sitting down with these individuals to talk about why they went to the emergency department,” Daub said.

“Sometimes it’s as simple as they’re lonely and they need better connections to the community. Other times, they might have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and they get afraid because they’re not breathing, their physician may not be open. So we make a plan: how can we support you so next time you don’t have to go to the emergency department.”

Another part of the strategy is focusing on youth and includes the creation of youthfocused primary care in the community. This includes improved access to mental health care, a sexual health clinic, sexually transmitted disease testing and more.

By working together, healthcare agencies are hoping to enhance the care they provide and streamline their services, which could help people avoid making hospital visits.

“We avoid the traumatic experience for the patient and we better use our resources in the community,” Albanese said. “We’re learning how to do things better.”

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Engage the public to boost museum attendance: heritage director Dr. Lawrence Ostola, director of heritage, outlines plan for interactive exhibits at Toronto sites LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Awareness of the city’s heritage places is low, admitted Dr. Lawrence Ostola, Toronto’s director of museum and heritage services.

While at a recent event hosted by one of the 10 cityowned and operated museums, a woman remarked to Ostola, ‘I just found this by accident. I’ve lived here all my life and I didn’t know this was here.’

“We have a challenge in terms of awareness,” Ostola told a capacity crowd that attended the Heritage York 2015 Howland Lecture at Lambton House, in the Dundas Street West and Scarlett Road-area, Thursday evening.

“People say, ‘I went to Fort York in Grade 3. What’s changed?’ There’s a perception we need to change.”

During his talk about the future of Toronto’s museums

and heritage properties, Ostola cited the book, Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv. Louv deduces that children no longer interact with nature like they used to.

“To some extent, there’s an historic deficit – is there more we should be doing? What are the roles of local historic institutions,” Ostola said.

Intense competition He acknowledged Toronto’s museums face intense competition, with so many other options for entertainment available.

“Where do museums fit in?

How do we engage new audiences? Toronto is incredibly diverse,” he said. “How do we engage new residents and others we haven’t attracted in the past?”

Technology has a role to play in promoting awareness of heritage properties, said Ostola, who added Toronto is not unique in its plight.

The key is to think of the city’s museums and heritage sites in non-traditional ways. Each site has its own characteristics and different audiences.

A lesser known fact is that Toronto owns 40 heritage properties – roughly 100 buildings that are occupied by third parties, such as Steam Whistle Brewery, which operates out of the historic Roundhouse on John Street, he said.

On a visit several years ago to the Fortress of Louisbourg, a partial reconstruction of an 18th-century French fortress at Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island, Ostola said he saw some children, who were visiting, being told they couldn’t explore a certain room because it was roped off.

“Why not engage them? In many places, we should get rid of barriers. It’s so much more of an experience to interact in an historic envi-

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ronment than to see it behind glass or barriers,” he said.

Museum and Heritage Services now has a social media presence.

It’s on Facebook and Twitter – “we have to speak to new audiences and use different forms of communication,” Ostola said.

It is experimenting with a new program, which will “hopefully” be rolled out this summer, where visitors to Fort York will be able to interact with animated historical

figures.

Museum and Heritage Ser vices boasts a wide range of innovative programs and exhibitions. In March, Spadina Museum hosted the exhibit ‘Dressing for Downton,’ featuring the costumes of one of the most popular and critically acclaimed period dramas, ‘Downton Abbey.’

The exhibit featured 20 costumes from the production, a selection of dresses and accessories from the City of Toronto collection of the same era and Downton Abbey-themed tours of the restored house.

The sold-out event inspired another one, The Gatsby Garden Party featuring live music, a ukulele jam and dancing, during which visitors took a trip back to the roaring ’20s.

There are multiple uses for Toronto’s museums.

For example, there’s a weekly farmers’ market at

Montgomery’s Inn, pointed out Ostola.

“We rent our places out for weddings, he said, highlighting Spadina Museum.

One resident asked if museum and heritage services has a partnership with Toronto Public Library.

This, he said, would be helpful in boosting its outreach.

While there isn’t an overall, official partnership, sites like Fort York are partnering with its nearest branch to put on an exhibit.

Another asked if a ‘Museum of Toronto’ would ever be established.

This, said Ostola, is not a new question. It has been debated over the years, but nothing definitive has been established.

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Tory not being ‘honest’ with taxpayers, Rob Ford says of TTC fare hike DAVID NICKLE

dnickle@insidetoronto.com Ward 2 Councillor Rob Ford has accused Mayor John Tory of not being “honest with the taxpayers” after he abandoned an election promise to freeze TTC fares in 2015.

“John said he wasn’t going to raise fares – we all heard it during the mayor’s debate. He’s not being honest with the taxpayers,” Ford said. “I was honest with the taxpay-

ers, John’s not.”

Ford was a minority of opposition to Tory’s plan, announced Monday, to raise TTC fares by 10 cents and add $95 million to the Toronto Transit Commission’s budget.

That add-on would reverse many of the service cuts imposed under Ford: restoring 10-minute service to bus routes throughout the city, adding express bus routes on key routes, adding two trains each on lines 1 and 2 during rush hour and allowing children under 12 to travel

for free on the system.

Ford scoffed at the idea of free rides for children.

“Putting kids on for free? We’d love to put them on for free but we can’t afford it. And who’s going to determine if the kids are 12 or not?

Are they going to show ID with the driver? Seventy five cents (the price of a children’s fare), I think people can afford 75 cents. Even people in the poorest neighbourhoods can afford 75 cents. He’s not being honest with the taxpayer.”

Other councillors took a different tack.

Don Valley East Councillor Shelley Carroll said Tory’s decision to change his tune on the fare hike was “courageous.”

“We have a mayor who’s now admitting he cannot do things for free and that’s a change,” Carroll said. “It’s a good change. We’re not going to lie to ourselves anymore.”

Deputy Mayor and Don Valley East Councillor Denzil Minnan-

Wong said the increase in TTC fares was due whether service increases or not.

“There wasn’t an increase last year, and whenever there wasn’t an increase one year you’re going to have an increase the following year,” he said. “So the idea of having an annual increase, of covering increasing costs, is good. And the public is concerned about overcrowding in buses. You’ve got to cover increased costs if you don’t want service to decrease.”

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Budget plans to hike fees for Home garbage fees slated ice, premium sports fields Field reclassifications could push fees higher DAVID NICKLE dnickle@insidetoronto.com It will cost more to rent ice for hockey and book premiumquality sports fields in 2015, if Toronto council goes along with proposed fee hikes in this year’s budget.

City staff are recommending substantial increases above the rate of inflation – and reclassifications of some fields that could push the cost even higher. recreation services Fees for recreation services are rising 2.5 per cent across the board to cover inflation.

But staff are recommending that an additional five per cent be tacked onto ice rentals – meaning a total increase of 7.5 per cent – and premium sports fields by an additional

10 per cent – adding up to a 12.5 per cent increase in some cases.

Current fees for ice range from $61.40 for non-prime time community youth in a C-class facility to $319.65 an hour in an A-class facility, which accounts for 80 per cent of all city ice. increase For children and youth, that’s $154.12 an hour, which would make for an about $25 increase per individual player per season.

The sports field increase would only apply to a small portion of the city’s fields across the city. Those would impact players by about $20 per season. But to mitigate the impact, the city is proposing to discount rates at premier sports fields by 50

per cent during non primetime hours.

But to further complicate matters, the city is also going to reclassify sports fields based on quality.

That will mean 94 facilities will have a decrease in fees as they’re downgraded, 35 facilities will experience an increase in fees in 2015 and 11 facilities will be seeing fee hikes significant enough to be phased in over two years starting in 2016, with no fee impacts in 2015.

Those fields are L’Amoreaux, Neilson Park, Adams Park, Bill Hancox Park in Scarborough, Esther Shiner Stadium in North York and High Park in Bloor West Village.

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to rise in proposed budget Bin price increase to vary by size It’s going to cost a lot more to throw out garbage in 2015, if Toronto council approves a dramatic rate increase for home garbage collection in this year’s budget.

The new rates for the various sizes of garbage bin come from an overall three per cent increase in the rate. But all bins are not created equal.

A home using a small garbage bin will see their rate increased from $6.72 to $10.63 annually – an increase of $3.91.

The long-term goal according to city staff is to eliminate the subsidy entirely and have residents pay the full cost of collecting garbage through the fee.

was put into place during mayor David Miller’s administration, as a way to encourage residents to recycle more.

Initially, the idea was that residents who put out just one bag or less every two weeks and recycled everything else would pay nothing for garbage collection, while families who threw out more garbage would pay a premium.

But all garbage collection received some form of subsidy from the city property tax base. The move this budget year saves $17.9 million in subsidy to the program, a cut of 10 per cent.

Staff are hoping that the cut will encourage residents to recycle more and swap out for a smaller bin if they’re able.

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The city does not charge for the collection of recyclable goods and organics.

A recent study of the contents of garbage show that 65 per cent of the materials thrown out is recyclable and three quarters of Toronto homeowners are using bins larger than the very smallest.

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Twitter Workshop WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: LAMP Community Health Centre, 185 Fifth St. CONTACT: Jasmin Dooh, 416-252-6471 ext. 308, jasmind@ lampchc.org COST: Free Learn the Twitter basics: how to get started with a Twitter account, how to build an interesting Twitter feed.

Movies for Kids: Maleficent WHEN: 2 to 4:15 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood library, 36 Brentwood Rd. N. CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416394-5247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Maleficent, the evil fairy who cursed Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty, was once a beautiful, pure-hearted young woman living an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom. One day an invading army of humans threatened the land where she lived and Maleficent proved herself to be a fierce protector. When she’s ruthlessly betrayed, her pure heart turns to stone. Wanting revenge, Maleficent decides to place a curse on Aurora, the newborn infant of the human king. But as the child grows up, Maleficent realizes Aurora may be the kingdom’s only chance for peace. Rated PG. Drop-in movie. First come, first seated.

Argentine Tango Classes WHEN: 3 to 5 p.m. WHERE: The Assembly Hall, 1 Col. Samuel Smith Park Dr. CONTACT: www.tangosoul. ca, 647-203-9829 COST: $20/per person Argentine Tango classes for all ages.

No experience needed.

Robbie Burns Dinner WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: St. Giles Kingsway Presbyterian Church, 15 Lambeth Rd. CONTACT: 416-7668659 COST: Adult $20, children under 12 free Traditional Burns dinner with piper and entertainment.

Free Indoor Skate WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence, 400 Kipling Ave.

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Stop the Violence Valentine’s Day Breakfast WHEN: 8 to 10 a.m. WHERE: Canadiana Restaurant, 5230 Dundas St. W CONTACT: Shelley Pringle, bit.ly/CFUWBreakfast, president@cfuwetobicoke.com COST: $30 Canadian Federation of University Women Etobicoke branch hosts its 2nd Annual Stop the Violence Valentine’s Day Breakfast. Proceeds to Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter. The speaker is Sharlene Tygesen, the executive director of Ernestine’s.

CONTACT: Stanley Zuk, 416-2511313 COST: Free Lakeshore Lions Club hosts a free indoor skate for members of the community, in conjunction with the MasterCard Centre. Everyone welcome. Hot refreshments served.

Dress warm. Bring your own skates and helmet.

Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave. CONTACT: Susan, 416 252-6822, franklinhorner.susan@ gmail.com COST: Free Free 12-week program of exercise and information designed to help seniors keep their balance. Led by a kinesiologist. Limited space. Takes place again on Tuesdays at 11 a.m.

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind National Film Board of Canada Documentary WHEN: 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd, North CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416394-5247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Out of Sight, Out of Mind is a 2013 National Film Board of Canada documentary. What happens to people who suffer from mental illness and commit violent crimes? Where do they go? How are they treated?

Four-time Emmy winner John Kastner filmed inside the Brockville Mental Health Centre for 18 months, allowing 46 patients and 75 staff to share their experiences with stunning frankness. Drop-in documentary. First come, first seated.

Toronto Speed Skating Club Short Track Speed Skating Meet WHEN: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence, 400 Kipling Ave. CONTACT: Bob Bach, 416-645-2407, www. torontospeedskating.org/, bbach@ energyprofiles.com COST: Free This event, sanctioned by Ontario Speed Skating, will feature the best young skaters in Ontario, and offers an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in short track speed skating to see skaters competing to improve their skills, and their race times.

Jazz Vespers WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. WHERE: St. Philip’s Anglican Church, 25 St. Phillips Rd. CONTACT: 416-247-5181 COST: Free An hour of music with prayer and reading. This week featuring the Hilario Duran Trio-jazz musicians extraordinaire. A freewill offering gratefully accepted.

w Monday, Jan. 26

Falls Prevention Program WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Franklin

Alderwood Book Club WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Alderwood library, 2 Orianna Dr. CONTACT: 416-394-5310 COST: Free Join us this month to discuss “State of Wonder” by Ann Patchett.

Allergies Demystified WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood library, 36 Brentwood Rd,

“In my house great food always meant good company.”

North CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416394-5247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to relatively harmless substances such as nuts, fish, pollen, and pets. During an allergic reaction, a strong immune response against the allergen can result in uncomfortable and potentially dangerous symptoms-such as hives, rashes and asthma. If left unchecked these allergic reactions can culminate into immune-mediated anaphylaxis or even shock. In this talk, we will explore the biology behind allergies.

We will address the growing prevalence of allergies in Canada and how exposure to environmental microorganisms help educate a developing immune system in distinguishing harmless allergens from dangerous pathogens. The talk is delivered by SciChat, a student-run adult outreach initiative by the Department of Immunology at University of Toronto.

Drop-in program. First come, first seated.

w Tuesday, Jan. 27

Mental Health and Youth WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Richview library, 1806 Islington Ave. CONTACT: Amanda Della Rocca, 416-394-5120 COST: Free Chat about youth and mental health, resources available at the library and in the local communtiy for youth and how together, we can make a postitive change and bring awareness.

Discussion and movie. Drop in.

Information Session: How to Volunteer on a City of Toronto Board WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall CONTACT: Otis Mushonga, 416961-6888 ext. 229, omushonga@ volunteertoronto.ca COST: Free Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you want to share your time, expertise and experience to make Toronto a better place? The City of Toronto needs people like you to serve on highprofile, challenging, and exciting boards of directors for city agencies and corporations. For more informa-

tion, visit toronto.ca/ServeYourCity or join us at our upcoming information session in Etobicoke.

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Mental Health Presentation for Parents WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Don Bosco Secondary School, 2 St. Andrew’s Blvd. CONTACT: Carla Marchetta, 416-222-8282 ext. 2591, carla.marchetti@tcdsb.org COST: Free Toronto CPIC (Catholic Parent Involvement Committee) presents speaker series for parents, featuring Alison Schafer.

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Family Literacy Day Storytime WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Richview library, 1806 Islington Ave CONTACT: Karen MacIsaac or Kara Miley, 416-394-5120 COST: Free Celebrate Family Literacy Day at the library with a special appearance by storyteller, Sandra CarpenterDavis. For children of all ages with their parents or caregivers. Drop-in program only.

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Family Time Messy Church (Sunday School on Saturday) WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: St. Philip’s Parish Hall, 60 Dixon Rd. CONTACT: 416-247-5181 COST: Free A time of games, Bible stories, snacks. Great opportunity for smaller children to become familiar with church service and Holy Communion.

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Saturday, Jan. 24 w 7:30 p.m., hosting Brampton * the Furies home arena is the MasterCard Centre, 400 Kipling Ave. Complete league schedule and stats at http://pointstreaksites.com/view/cwhl Provincial Women’s Hockey League Jr. Etobicoke Dolphins - home games

Tuesday, Jan. 27 w 8:25 p.m., hosting Mississauga * Dolphins’ home arena is the MasterCard Centre, 400 Kipling Ave. Complete league schedule and stats at http://pwhl.pointstreaksites.com Ontario Junior A Hockey League Toronto Patriots

Saturday, Jan. 31 w 7:45 p.m., hosting Oakville Sunday, Feb. 1 w 7:30 p.m., at Toronto Junior Canadiens at Buckingham Arena in North York * Toronto Patriots home arena is Westood Rink 1, 90 Woodbine Downs Blvd. Home games (and away games in Toronto) listed. Complete league schedule and stats at ojhl.pointstreaksites.com/ Humber College Hawks Basketball

Saturday, Jan. 31 w Hawks hosting Fanshawe, women’s game 6 p.m., men’s 8 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 1 w Hawks hosting Lambton, women’s game 1 p.m., men’s 3 p.m.

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Thursday, Jan. 22 w Hawks hosting Redeemer, women’s game 6 p.m., men’s 8 p.m. * both men’s and women’s home games for both basketball and volleyball at North Campus Athletic Centre. Home games listed. For all Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) sports visit http://www.ocaa.com High School sports * Most high school sports have ground to a halt for the winter reading week/exams. For standings and schedules visit the Catholic board at www.tdcaa.org and the public board at www.tdsb.on.ca/sports.

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GLORIOUS OPPORTUNITY: West Mall Lightning sniper Kobi McAskill (10) takes a shot on North York Knights’ netminder Daniel Shore who gets the shaft of his goalie stick on it during Amesbury Hockey Tournament midget senior play last Friday at Canlan Ice Sports at York University.

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Friday, Jan. 23 w 6:10 p.m., Atom AA West, Mississauga Braves vs West Mall Lightning, west rink w 6:40 p.m., Atom AA West Ice Warriors vs Mississauga Terriers, east rink w 7:20 p.m., Minor Bantam A West, West Mall Lightning vs Vaughan Panthers, west rink w 7:45 p.m., Peewee AA West, West Mall Lightning vs Vaughan Rangers, east rink w 8:30 p.m., Minor Midget A West, West Mall Lightning vs Vaughan Rangers, west rink w 9 p.m., Bantam AA West, West Mall Lightning vs Toronto Wolverines, east rink

Monday, Jan. 26 w 8:10 p.m., Bantam AA West, Toronto Wolverines vs West Mall Lightning w 9:30 p.m., Minor Midget A West, West Mall Lightning vs Humberview Huskies Thursday, Jan. 29 w 6:40 p.m., Minor Atom A West, West Mall Lightning vs Vaughan Panthers w 7:45 p.m., Minor Bantam AA West, Humber Valley Sharks vs West Mall Lightning w 9 p.m., Under 21 AAA, Goulding Park Rangers vs West Mall Lightning Friday, Jan. 30 w 6:40 p.m., Minor Peewee A West, West Mall Lightning, Amesbury Attack , east rink w 7:45 p.m., Peewee AA West, West Mall

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Friday, Jan. 23 - R2 w 6:40 p.m., Minor Atom AA West, Humber Valley Sharks vs West Mall Lightning w 7:45 p.m., Peewee A West, Humber Valley Sharks vs Downsview Beavers

w 8:55 p.m., Minor Midget A West, Humber Valley Sharks vs Toronto Eagles Sunday, Jan. 25 - R1 w 6:45 p.m., Midget A Jr. West, Humber Valley Sharks vs Vaughan Panthers w 8:15 p.m., Midget AA Jr. West, Humber Valley Sharks vs Mississauga Jets Tuesday, Jan. 27 - R1 w 6:25 p.m., Minor Atom A West, Humber Valley Sharks vs Toronto Wolverines w 7:25 p.m., Minor Peewee A West, Toronto Wolverines vs Humber Valley Sharks w 8:40 p.m., Bantam A West, Toronto Royals vs Humber Valley Sharks Friday, Jan. 30 - R2 w 6:40 p.m., Atom AA West Humber Valley

Sharks vs Ice Warriors w 7:45 p.m. Peewee A West, Humber Valley Sharks vs Toronto Royals w 8:55 p.m., Minor Bantam A West, Humber Valley Sharks vs Toronto Eagles * complete GTHL schedule for all divisions and all arenas at www.gthlcanada. com (link through games centre).

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416.777.2911

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community

Catch 22 suspect wanted on drug charges This week’s Catch bation. Anyone who 22 most wanted is sees Bond-Crossan 22-year-old Kevin is asked to call 911 Bond-Crossan. immediately, while Bond-Crossan is anyone with information about his wanted by police in south Etobicoke’s whereabouts is asked 22 Division on to call 22 Division charges of: posat 416-808-2200, session of cocaine K e v i n B o n d - Cr ime Stoppers for the purpose of Crossan anonymously at trafficking; pos416-222-TIPS (8477), session of the proceeds of a online at www.222tips.com or designated drug offence; and text TOR and your message to failure to comply with proCRIMES (274637).

Catch 22 is a police program that publishes the name, picture, and alleged crime of one of south Etobicoke’s most wanted. That information is then broadcast over both traditional and new medias each week in the hope that someone in the community will recognize the accused and contact police with information about their whereabouts. Follow 22 Division on Facebook or @the22news on Twitter.

mid air DIVE COMPETITION: Laura Mircea of Etobicoke leaves the platform during the 2015 Snow Ball Classic Invitational Diving competition at the Etobicoke Olympium earlier this month.

Staff photo/IAN KELSO

Money problems?

The library can help From programs and seminars, to books and magazines, and expert staff support, we have what you need to help you manage your money. Check out these upcoming programs in your neighbourhood.

Look Before You Leap: An Introduction to Consumer and Debtor Rights

Financial Matters for New Canadians (Two Parts)

Lawyer Victor Kasowski presents the most common and basic legal rights of consumers and debtors, with emphasis on providing useful information that can be applied to everyday life. To register, call 416-394-5270.

First part focuses on Canadian banking, credit history and rating, pay statements, payroll deductions and income tax returns. Second part looks at budgeting, Registered Retirement Savings Plans, Registered Education Savings Plans and Tax Free Savings Accounts. To register, call 416-394-5170.

Wed. January 21, 6:30 pm Eatonville Branch (430 Burnamthorpe Rd.)

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on the ice A group of dads and their sons get together to play some hockey at Humber Bay East pond An afternoon of hockey: (Top right and clockwise) A group of dads and sons cleaned the snow off Humber Bay East boating pond and played some outdoor hockey last Saturday. Dominic Siwek shows off his stick skills. Taking a shot on net. Players lace up their skates for the game.

Chris Siwek uses a snow shovel to clear the ice surface.

Staff photos/ IAN KELSO

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Swissport is a people-focused organization – without our people we simply cannot meet our goals and achieve our vision. We offer a great working environment with Health and Dental benefits for all of our employees.

The positions are for Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents, requires continuous heavy lifting and a G2 driver’s licence.

All candidates must pass a Transport Canada background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, go to:

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MATERIALS HANDLER

(Shipping and Receiving) West GTA, ON $14-$16/hr based on experience Responsibilities: • Receives merchandise and unloads freight manually or with equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. • Unpacks merchandise & inspect shipments • Performs general housekeeping duties, which involves organizing the warehouse • Operate company vehicle to deliver and pick up shipments • Prepare shipping documents • Maintain department database Skills and responsibilities: • Highly organized/strong attention to detail • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team ( flexible schedule) • Able to lift up to 50lbs • Fluent in English • Ability to read and interpret documents • Must have a valid Drivers’ License • 2 years of related experience preferred

Email resume: fatima.kanji@hralacarte.ca Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WAREHOUSE POSITION SHIPPING/RECEIVING

Position involves shipping/receiving, loading and unloading cartons from trucks, to perform all duties within a warehouse environment including data entry. Applicant must be efficient, reliable and able to do lifting. Some previous warehouse experience & computer experience. Must have driver’s licence.

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Apartments for Rent

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Tenders

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INVITATION TO TENDER Metroland Media Toronto is accepting tenders to deliver our weekly Newspaper and flyers to carrier drop locations within the Scarborough, Etobicoke, East York and North York areas 3 times per week. This entails picking up the newspapers and flyers at our North York location on Tuesday’s and completing all Flyer deliveries by Wednesday’s at 3 p.m and all newspaper deliveries by Thursday’s at 2 p.m to all carrier drops. All applicants must have a cargo van or cube truck.

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Houses for Sale

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INVITATION TO TENDER Metroland Media Toronto is accepting tenders to deliver our weekly Apartment Saverbag to carrier and lobby drop locations within the Etobicoke and Scarborough area 1 to 2 times per week. This entails picking up the skids of Saverbags at our North York location on Wednesday’s and completing all carrier deliveries

by Thursday’s at 2 p.m and all lobby drop deliveries by Thursday’s at 7 p.m. All applicants must have a cargo van or cube truck.

Contracts commence Monday March 2nd 2015 Bid packages are available at the Reception Desk, of Metroland Media Toronto, 175 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto Ontario M2H 0A2.

Tender due date: Thursday February 19 2015 By 5 pm To the attention of: Anton McCormack, Mailroom / Trucking Supervisor Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

INVITATION TO TENDER Metroland Media Toronto is accepting tenders to deliver our Advertiser store copies of flyers to pre-determined store locations within the Toronto area once per week. This entails picking up the flyers at our North York location on Wednesday’s and completing the store drops within one day. Delivery addresses will be supplied with Bid packages.

Contracts commence Monday March 2nd, 2015.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS ALL CLAIMS against the Estate of Henrietta Swistunowicz, late of the City of Toronto, who died on August 29th, 2014 must be filed with the undersigned by the 9th day of February, 2015, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims then filed.

DATED at the City of Toronto, this 6th day of January, 2015.

Michael J. McDonald Professional Corporation, Barrister & Solicitor 2100 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 101, Toronto, ON M9N 3W3 Solicitor for the Estate Trustee Tel: 416-247-5327

Notices (Public)

Notices (Public)

LEGAL NOTICE TO CREDITORS Regarding the Estates of Ronald Walker (who died on January 13th, 2014) and Leone Dorothy Walker (who died on May 3, 2014), both late of 29 Watercliffe Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9W 4E5.

All claims against the Estates of the deceased parties must be substantiated and filed with the Estate Executor on or before February 26th, 2015. After which date the Estates will be distributed having regard only for claims then filed.

Dated January 22nd, 2015 Michael Walker Estate Executor 29 Watercliffe Road, Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 4E5 416-745-2057

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Classifieds

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transit

Metropass users face stiff increase Lost in the hoopla surrounding this week’s $95-million TTC budget announcement is the fact Metropass users will once again face a stiff cost increase.

The new money is earmarked for a wide variety of immediate improvements such as boosting service pre2011 levels and providing free and unlimited transit access for all kids 12 and under.

To f u n d t h e s e r v i c e improvements the TTC will impose a 10-cent “proportionate” fare increase on bulk fare purchases while continuing to freeze cash fares at $3.

This means that buying seven tickets or tokens at the new rate of $2.80 per fare would set riders back $19.60.

‘STEALTH INCREASE’ FOR METROPASS USERS In calculating the Metropass increase, the TTC opted to raise the trip “multiple” so now it will require 50.5 rides a month as opposed to 49.5 to make it cost-effective to purchase the pass at the new

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As transit watcher Steve Munro pointed out, Mayor John Tory, TTC chair Josh Colle and TTC CEO Andy Byford made no mention of this “stealth increase” during the transit fare announcement.

The Metropass is already the highest priced monthly travel pass in North America, and if this latest price hike is approved as expected, it will mean yet another costly increase for the most loyal users of the TTC. CHARTER BUS on hold over legalities wBEACH

Another crowdfunded transit operation is applying the brakes to its plans for a chartered bus service.

The plan which was announced by Jon Chaisson via Facebook would have seen a daily commuter bus traveling between the Beach and downtown.

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But Chaisson said the project is on hold for now as he works through “legal aspects” of the service.

This comes on the heels of Line Six cancelling its scheduled launch of a regular private bus service for Liberty Village residents. The service, which was to have begun this week, was said to be scuttled due to objections raised by the Ontario Highway Transport Board.

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