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Deal will ensure preservation of wide range of services for special needs children offered at site CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com A proposed land exchange between the province and Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is being pegged as the likely salvation for Etobicoke’s Silver Creek School site.

Education Minister Mitzie Hunter announced Tuesday, April 4, that Ontario is looking to preserve the wide range of services for special needs children run out of both Silver Creek and North York’s McNicoll Public School site. Both were declared surplus to the TDSB’s needs in June 2016. They would be acquired and maintained as community hubs.

In exchange, the school board is expected to receive a comparably valued, provincially-owned property in the West Don Lands for a future school site.

"Our government heard from local families and community groups about how important the services provided here at Silver Creek are. And, in fact, we have recognized the value of preserving both Silver Creek and McNicoll public schools as vibrant and essential community spaces," Hunter told staff and community members Tuesday morning at Silver Creek Pre-School.

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Etobicoke Centre MPP Yvan Baker speaks during an announcement at Silver Creek Pre-School on Tuesday in Etobicoke.

"That is why I am thrilled to announce that the province intends to acquire these facilities to preserve the full range of support services that are available," she said, joined

by Ministry of Children and Youth Services’ Parliamentary Assistant Sophie Kiwala.

Closed by the TDSB as an operating school back in 1982, the Silver Creek building currently houses Silver Creek Pre-School, a 41-year tenant of the property. Each year Silver Creek serves 70 children aged 18 months to five years - 80 per cent of whom live with physical and/or developmental challenges.

It also houses the Etobicoke Children’s Centre, an accredited, nonprofit chil-

dren’s mental health centre providing a variety of programs for about 1,200 children, youth and families each year.

Susan Kawa and Ewa Deszynski, the executive directors of Silver Creek Pre-School and Etobicoke Children’s Centre, respectively, were both on hand for Tuesday’s announcement.

Kawa lauded Etobicoke Centre MPP Yvan Baker as "local phenom" for his hard work behind the scenes to save Silver Creek.

"Since 1975, at this location, Silver Creek PreSchool has been serving children who are extraordinary: children with physical challenges, children with developmental

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If realized, the land swap would not only save the Silver Creek school building, but also its attached green space - a popular destination for young families, seniors, dog walkers and sporting groups in the Richmond

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"We have now seen that when a community works together and has a Liberal government that values children and families, that huge goals can be achieved."

For his part, Baker said the Silver Creek file - and especially its impact on the special needs children served there - has been a priority of his for the past two-and-a-half years.

"Even before I was elected, there was one issue I heard about a lot more than I anticipated (while out door-knocking). And that was the care of children with special needs,"

Gardens area.

Local fears that the green space might be severed off and sold separately to a townhouse developer were put to rest on Tuesday, when Hunter confirmed that the deal currently in progress between the province and the TDSB is inclusive of the entire Silver Creek site green space included.

Both Janet GriffithsMaxymiw and Tracie Napoli, co-chairs of Friends of Silver Creek School, called Tuesday’s announcement a happy occasion - albeit one that was a long time coming.

Their group, Napoli said, is made up of a devoted committee of Richmond Gardens area residents who have volunteered countless hours to advocating on behalf of Silver Creek since their formation in October 2015.

"None of us have family members that attend the programs (at Silver Creek), but we live in the community and this community is not just defined by geography," she said, thanking all those who collected petition signatures, handed out flyers door-todoor, and made calls to their elected officials.

"It just goes to show that community advocacy is really important. This has been a really long road. At times we weren’t sure where it was going to go, but today proves that if you come together and remain committed, great things can and do happen."

Added Griffiths-Maxymiw: "When we first started, we did not know the journey that we were going to be on, but we’re richer and the better for it - and we’re a stronger community for it, too."

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Province negotiating TDSB land swap to save Silver Creek

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EDITORIAL | OPINION

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School fundraisers create inequality for students If you think all children in Ontario’s publicly funded schools have the same opportunities, think again.

This month’s Metroland special investigation into inequalities in school fundraising uncovered what could be the tip of the iceberg.

Beyond the formula created to disperse provincial funding to schools, the schools and the people and organizations supporting them locally raise millions every year.

Parents and community members put their money where their hearts are, and boost cash-strapped schools with fundraising.

At some schools it’s a penny fair in June and a bake sale or two, at other schools there are galas and bigticket raffles - all supported through the generosity of monied parents and grandparents.

In other area’s, there’s virtually no fundraising.

According to a 2014 report by nonprofit People for Education, the top 10 per cent of fundraising schools raise as much as the bottom 81 per cent - money spent on student excursions, playground equipment, technology, arts supplies and more.

It’s no surprise growing up with the privilege that comes with wealth opens doors to additional opportunity, however, Canadians expect equality in education.

But it’s a sham.

Underfunded schools need the leg up they get from community fundraisers - in one small northern school the extra money meant the girls’ basketball team didn’t have to wear the already sweaty pinnies the boys had just competed in anymore.

In another school it could mean technical and cultural enrichment for students whose family income has already given them a leg up.

In the end, it’s not fair.

What we have learned is disturbing, but perhaps more disturbing was the message we received from most of the schools and boards we approached for fundraising details: how much does each school raise in the community?

The boards aren’t willing to divulge how much money they’re getting from their parent committees and book sales unless they are compelled to do so by legislation.

A few individual schools opened their books and we salute them; most insisted we file a freedom of information request.

We have done so, but this is a bureaucratic process and it will take time, likely months. When we get the data, we will share it with you; we’ll let you know how much your child’s school is raising and compare it to how much other schools across the province collect from their communities.

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Tory treads carefully around the bubble There’s a house beside a highway on-ramp in my North York neighbourhood that could be advertised as being "steps to tow trucks."

People with Texas plates bought it a year ago, renovated the front, and sold it the other week for $1.7 million, about twice what they paid.

There are almost no "bad" houses left in this city. Almost any residence can be sold, and fought over.

Two-bedroom condos are selling for what was, a few years ago, the price of a house.

And no government we have wants to do anything about it. Why would they?

Tax money keeps flowing in. Selling and fixing homes is the biggest thing

MIKE ADLER Edges of Toronto Toronto has.

We know it’s nuts. It’s entrenching the divide between Toronto’s haves and have-nots.

It’s jacking rents as owners of condos and houses pay off their investments.

Mayor John Tory met the city’s building and real estate and rental industries last week to show, he said, "a deep concern" for

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those finding it difficult to live here.

He emerged, repeating there would be no "eureka" moment, no magic solution, no risky measures to imperil the gushers of money.

People in the room told Tory a price correction will come, because these things happen.

Speculators are part of the bubble, they said, but there’s no proof on who’s doing what.

A year ago, Tory dismissed a foreign-buyer tax on homes, saying Toronto isn’t Vancouver.

He’s now considering a Vancouver-style tax on vacant homes, "as in completely empty," to boost supply.

People say major bidding wars engineered by

agents drive prices up. The real estate people acknowledged the rules on that are "fairly weak." Talk to their regulator.

My brother is renting a North York house from a man in China who bought it a year ago.

Another brother was just outbid on a house by a company, not a person, in Bloor West Village.

Half the city is rich on paper, and half is either trapped in ancient rentcontrolled apartments or paying whatever rents the market will bear.

We haven’t talked enough about what this is doing to Toronto, or how to fix it. We should.

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Alterna Savings and ACCESS Community Capital Fund create emergency loan fund Alterna Savings and ACCESS Community Capital Fund (ACCESS) have partnered up to develop an emergency loan fund in support of the former employees of Community MicroSkills.

After 33 years of serving women, youth and newcomers in Rexdale and North York, Community MicroSkills Development Centre abruptly shut down programming on Feb. 15, citing "several years of consecutive deficits" that "imperiled the agency’s financial sustainability."

To help ease the financial blow for the 90 MicroSkills employees left unexpectedly out of work by its bankruptcy, Alterna Savings and ACCESS will offer

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Alterna Savings and ACCESS Community Capital Fund have partnered up to develop an emergency loan fund in support of the former employees of Community MicroSkills. small loans at more manageable terms than would be available to them through a predatory lender.

"We were touched by the situation of the employees who lost their livelihood

when Community MicroSkills closed, which prompted us to work together to create an emergency loan fund to help former Community MicroSkills employees get back on their feet again," Mona ElSayeh,

executive director of ACCESS, said in a statement.

Both Alterna Savings and ACCESS had longstanding relationships with Community MicroSkills and its employees in the past, ElSayeh added.

Working in partnership for more than 17 years, Alterna Savings and ACCESS have helped under-served individuals gain access to loans that otherwise would not be offered to them through other traditional

financial intuitions.

Since launching its microfinance program in 2000, Alterna Savings, together with Community Loan Fund partners such as ACCESS, have provided loans to more than 850 under-served individuals and organizations to help start and run new businesses.

"Our main priority at this point is connecting with the former employees of Community MicroSkills and offering our support," Alterna Savings’ Susan Henry said in a statement.

"We know that too many Canadians today are living from pay cheque to pay cheque, and many are forced to turn to predatory lenders when faced with unexpected financial challenges.

"We hope that with this emergency loan fund we are able to help prevent an unexpected financial challenge from becoming a financial crisis."

Former MicroSkills employees looking to access support through the new emergency loan fund are asked to contact ACCESS at www.accessccf.com/

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Signs of inequality in school fundraising TERESA LATCHFORD AND AARON D’ANDREA Two elementary students are learning about calculating angles.

One student has read the textbook, listened to the teacher’s lesson, and is now completing the homework questions. Student two’s class has also raised funds to bring an engineer in to explain how angles are used to build bridges and for a field trip to Legoland to experiment with implementing the use of angles in model construction.

The question is, in a publicly-funded school system, are these two students receiving the same educational experience?

"It’s not an exaggeration to say fundraising can create have and have-not schools," People for Education executive director Annie Kidder told Metroland Media.

"There is no evidence that enriched learning has a direct impact on student test scores but it makes a big difference in a student’s overall learning experience."

The education advocacy group has been tracking school fundraising for years and has found an incredible range, with some schools reporting having raised nothing and others $400,000 in the span of one year. The same schools report spending the funds on everything from musical instruments to technology.

Ontario’s Ministry of Education defines fundraising as any activity permitted under a school board’s policy to raise money or other resources to enhance school programs or initiatives not covered by public funding.

Fundraising events must be approved by the school principal, in consultation with

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Grade 12 students work independently during teacher Hugh Tran’s math class at Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School last September. Metroland Media is looking into fundraising data at several school boards across Ontario. the parent council, and comply with policy. These dollars, also known as schoolgenerated funds, are administered by the school principal and per ministry guidelines.

Although samples of money raised school-byschool show signs of this disparate fundraising, boards don’t have - or are reluctant to provide - comprehensive lists of figures for each school across their footprints.

Approved uses for these funds include field trips, guest speakers, scholarships, extracurricular activities, events, schoolyard improvement projects, upgrades to sporting facilities, and more.

While the ministry prohibits fundraising for classroom learning materials and textbooks as well as facility renewal, maintenance, and upgrades funded through provincial grants, a report penned by People for Education states 47 per cent of ele-

"There is no evidence that enriched learning has a direct impact on student test scores but it makes a big difference in a student’s overall learning experience."

–Annie Kidder mentary schools have paid for such things with fundraising. Of those schools, 94 per cent raised funds for technology resources, 25 per cent for online resources, and 12 per cent for textbooks.

Parent Gary Sims fundraises for his children’s schools to provide them with opportunities for different programs that his generation didn’t have when growing up.

"We fundraise just to make it easier for them," he said. "You have to give every kid a chance."

Nahum Mann, a parent representative within the Toronto District School Board’s

Parent Involvement Advisory Committee, told Metroland Media fundraising strategies should be in place to help foster community involvement.

"If a community understands what a school is trying to do and how those students will achieve it and be effective, I think it brings a realness to it," he said. "The sooner you include the community, there’s more ownership felt."

Mann added that a strategy where funds are being brought in by businesses may be a more successful approach in certain communities rather than asking par-

ents for money.

"I think that is like at least a move toward equity," he said.

Kidder points out that while one school has a beautiful playground where students can explore physical activity through play, another school may not have had the ability to raise the funds to do the same.

"Our school system shouldn’t reflect the socioeconomic status of the area," she added. "Rather than creating a level playing field in the public education system, this could actually be creating a double disadvantage for students."

Students growing up in an affluent neighbourhood already have access to learning enrichment through lessons and sports outside of school, and that continues within the school since parents have the income to financially contribute to the school.

However, those in a less affluent neighbourhood may not have the opportunity for enrichment in the community or in the school.

Kidder isn’t suggesting school fundraising should be abolished, but rather the education ministry needs to further define what is required for core learning and what is considered enrichment.

"For example, in art class is a pencil a core tool and are pencil crayons enhanced tools?" she asked. "There are guidelines on how the funds can be spent but there are also loopholes."

Her solution? The creation of a ministry document with clearly-defined definitions and guidelines regarding school-generated funds that is a living document, reviewed and amended often as the school landscape and education needs evolve.

LOCAL IMPACT

Fundraising facts for Toronto’s school boards AARON D’ANDREA adandrea@insidetoronto.com Each school board is required by the Ontario government to include school-generated funds in its annual financial statements.

During the 2014/15 school year, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) generated close to $42.5 million in school-generated funds, while the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) raised $29.47 million.

In 2015/16, the TDSB gathered roughly $41 million in school-generated funds, and the TCDSB raised $29.18 million.

Close to 246,000 students attend the various 588 schools within the TDSB, and roughly 92,000 students make up the population within the TCDSB, which oversees 202 schools.

According to spokespeople with each board, school-by-school fundraising breakdowns couldn’t be provided unless a request was made under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Therefore, Metroland Media has filed a Freedom of Information request with each school board asking for a breakdown of every school’s fundraising records within its respective board.

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Good Friday is the day for fish.

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“This place puts the family together,” said Paul Takahashi, who owns Longbranch with his sister Elaine Takahashi. “We get all kinds of families; husbands, wives, children, even grandparents.”

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Although Christ Church gets the nod, the gap is less than two years.

The town of Weston had only 15 families when baptismal services were held for the children of the Musson, Farr and Knaggs families in 1824. The town of Weston began on the west side of the Humber River

where St. Philip’s Church was built in 1831 on land donated by distillers and brothers, Edward and Thomas Musson. This church had a barn frame and was clad in wood siding, painted white. Parishioners entered through a front bell tower.

The first rector was the Rev. Dr. Thomas Phillips, who had been vice-principal of Upper Canada College. He served until his death in 1849, and during his 16-year tenure performed over 3,000 baptisms, marriages and burials. St. Phillip’s Road is named for him, which accounts for the difference in spelling between the street and the church.

Rev. William Arthur Johnson arrived in 1856. He built a house on what is still called Rectory Lane, with an adjacent chapel named St. John’s Chapel of Ease, used for small gatherings. He remained at St. Philip’s for 24 years.

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In 1888, a fire started in a house across the street and embers lit the bell tower, rapidly destroying the entire church. Firefighters

saved the church’s new organ, and although it required major repairs, the organ was used for 50 years.

Church services were held temporarily in St. John’s Chapel of Ease. In 1893, the chapel was moved onto Weston Road. The congregation split, and one half started building a new church on the site of the original St. Philip’s.

The other half stayed at St. John’s Chapel, which eventually became St. John’s Anglican Church.

By the time the new St. Philip’s opened in 1894, it was obvious that the congregations of both churches could not financially support two ministers and two church buildings. Unexpectedly, the bishop announced that St. Philip’s would be closed. However, it reopened in 1900 when the congregations had grown enough to support both churches. A major addition was made to St. Philip’s in 1955.

The cemetery at St. Philip’s also has stories to tell. The earliest burial is "Isabella . in 1828, aged 53."

There is a memorial to Dr. William Thistle after whom Thistletown is named. The many markers found between 1835 and 1842 are heartbreaking evidence of the diphtheria and smallpox epidemics that caused so much death during those years. In 1841, 26 parishioners died, 15 of them children, and another nine died in early 1842.

In 1993, the central corridor of the cemetery was transformed with pathways that meander through this historic site, inviting all visitors. Recently the church underwent major renovations, reopening December 2016 with fully-accessible facilities, a new main entry, a new kitchen and more.

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Denise Harris is the Historian for the Etobicoke Historical Society. Her column appears every second Thursday. Reach her at denise.harris@sympatico.ca.

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As stated above, not for the first time. Just last month, Tory hosted Wynne’s finance minister, Charles Sousa, in his office, and before a phalanx of reporters and cameras took his government to task for its calculated decision to disallow Toronto’s plan to toll the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway. Sousa stood there grim-faced, no doubt hoping this might be the last of it.

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www.joannegludish.com Hrdwd/Heated Marble Flrs, 10Ft. Ceilings, Skylights, Fireplaces, Quartz Counters In Kitchen/Baths, Awe-Inspiring Kitchen O/L Family Rm & W/O To Deck! Mstr W/Spa Bath & W/I Closets!

Beautifully Finished Bsmt W/Sep Entrance Incl In-Law Suite, Theatre Rm & Rec Rm! Flagstone Walkway/Porch/Patio & Fenced Backyard! Nr Schools, Rec Centre, Park ++. 104 Martin Grove Rd

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Top 1% Team in Canada 2007-2016

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Sales Representative

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110 Prince Edward Drive S. Attention All Builders And Renovators! This Is The One You’ve Been Waiting For. Walk To Sunnylea Or Park Lawn Schools. Great Opportunity To Enter Into This Fantastic Family Neighbourhood. 1 Bus To The Subway And Bloor Street Cafes & Boutiques. Minutes To Shopping, The Lake, Both Airports, Downtown, Theatres, Ikea And Restaurants. $878,000

PRINCESS MARGARET/LLOYD MANOR

Superb Executive 3 Bedroom Townhome On Greenspace With West Facing www.asgoodasSOLD.ca Sunfilled Rear Yard. Lovely Master With Ensuite SAM SELLS & Walk In Closet. Grand Open Concept Kitchen/ Dinging/Family Rooms/ Spacious Family Room Royal LePage West Realty Group, Brokerage With Walk Out To Yard. $3,800/Month 416

818-3421 Backing

JULIE ROSS Sales Representative Direct:

416 Office: 416

ALDERWOOD BUILDING LOT!!

520-9609 232-9000 ®

Re/Max Professionals Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

474 Rimilton Avenue. Opportunity Knocks! Awesome Location - Corner Lot On Cul-De-Sac of Sheldon & Rimilton and Backing onto Alderwood Memorial Park!

Build Your Dream Home/Renovate/Add 2nd Storey Endless Possibilities! Huge 45 x 130 ft. lot. Walk to schools, shops, transit, Sherway Gardens.

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4 PM

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KATHIE HARKNESS

Sales Representative

416

762-8255 IN THE HEART OF MISSISSAUGA!!

www.LinaKuliavas.com 50 ELM DR. E. # 1802 Sun-Filled Large Corner (1,348 Sq Ft) 3 Bdrm 2 Bath Unit!! Master Ensuite. Ensuite Laundry! Enclosed Solarium! Two Parking Spots! Separate Locker! Amenities! Move Royal LePage Real Estate In Ready! Sellers will leave furniture if desired. Panoramic View Service Ltd., Brokerage from each room www.linakuliavas.com for Tours & PICS

CANDIDO FARIA, HON. B.A.

Sales Representative

Broker

236-1871

6 Rockingham Drive. Detached brick bungalow www.kathieharkness.com on beautiful 75 x 120 foot lot in prime Islington Heights. 3 bedroom, 2 baths, large eat in kitchen with walk out to yard. Lovingly maintained. For private viewing call Kathie Harkness at 416 459-8601.

Royal LePage R.E. Services Ltd., Brokerage Listed for $1,150,000 416

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Sherway Gardens Rd & Queensway - Check out this 2 bedroom and 2 bath apartment in Luxury Sherway Condo Tower 3. Offering 778 Sqft living space with abundant Light Throughout & Large Corner Terrace and another Terrace off the master bedroom. Features Engineered Hardwood Floors Throughout, Stainless Steel Appliances, quick access to 427/401 highway & QEW, TTC, Mississauga Transit. Across The Road From Sherway Shopping Mall And Trillium Health Center & Much More!

You need to see this!

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4 PM

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KIM BAIRD Broker, M.V.A. 416 804-1000 kimbuysell@gmail.com

335 MILL RD.

Fabulous Renovated 2 Br Condo In Valencia Tower! New Quartz Counter and Island in Kit. lubohomes@gmail.com New Floors! New Doors, New Baseboards! SS APPLIANCES! Large Balcony, Over 1,000 SQ FT. Underground Parking. Steps to TTC! Spotless!!!

Call Lubo or Kim Today!

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LUBO SPISAK, M.A. Sales Representative 416 456-8922

SEE OUR 3D TOUR AT W3746666

Come View This San Remo Model In Expanding Centennial Park Estates!! Well Cared For 3 Bedrm 2 Storey On A Pie Shaped Fenced Yard. Newer Front Door System, & 1st/2nd lubohomes@gmail.com Flr Improved Thermal Windows, Improved Wood Trim, Some Upgraded 2 Way Flush Toilets. Extra’s 4 Buyers; Brown Refrigerator, White Freezer In Laundry Rm, New Terminal Renforth Gateway For Go Bus, Miway, TTC Walking Distance.

ANNE LANDRY

Sales Representative Direct

103 GLEN AGAR DRIVE

Office

nestled on a fabulous 45’ X 148’ mature treed lot! Solid

416 389.4960 Opportunity awaits! This three bedroom family home is 416 236.1871 and well-maintained, sun-filled principal rooms, great

layout and expansive gardens are featured with this special home. A wonderful opportunity to renovate or build.

Royal LePage Real Estate Superb location with close proximity to parks, schools, Services Ltd. Brokerage transit, highways and more! $949,000 3031 Bloor St W. Toronto, ON

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FRANK LEO OPULENT KINGSWAY RESIDENCE Backing Onto Humber River, Premium 350 Ft Lot, Landscaped Resort Like Oasis, Inground Pool, Cabana, Patio, Amazing Views, Stately Renovated 5 Bedroom 2 Storey, 6 Bathrooms, Exudes Charm, Character & Luxury. Crown Mouldings, Heated Floors, Formal Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Finished Bsmt, Nanny Suite, Master Bedroom Retreat, Walkout to Spectacular Balcony, Elegance Personified, Steps to Amenities & Subway! $3,127,000!

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Renovated Ranch Bungalow with 2 car Garage on a Huge Lot with 224 ft frontage.

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AN ENTERTAINER’S DREAM!!

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Stunning Custom-Built 4 Bedroom Home!! Amazing Open Concept Main Floor W/ Modern Kitchen, Separate Living & Dining Rooms, Large Master W/Ensuite, Finished Basement W/Sep Entrance, Incredible Backyard & Rooftop Patios Make This Home Perfect For Hosting Summer Parties! Absolutely Must Be Seen, Only $1,290,000!!!

Attention builders, renovators and end-users!! Charming bungalow on huge 50 X 115 ft lot in Bedford Park. Amazing opportunity to live in one of Toronto’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. Move in now or build your dream home. Situated among multi-million dollar custom homes. Excellent location close to Hwy, TTC, schools, parks, shopping and more only SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 193% OF ASKING!!

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GORGEOUS ExECUTIVE HOME!!

Absolutely Stunning 4 Bedroom Home Located In Prime Greensborough Community!! Approx. 2800 S/F. Large Open Concept Layout Features An Oversized Kitchen, Living/Dining Rooms, Separate Family Room And Professionally Finished Basement. Close To Top-Rated Schools & GO Transit! Incredible Opportunity.t

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 102% OF ASKING!!

RARE ANNEx MULTIPLEx! Huge 3917 sq ft 6 Unit home next to U of T with $120K net income! Rent is under market value with potential to increase. Steps to little Italy, high cap rate. $2,499,000!

ER ANOTH SOLD

ISLINGTON VILLAGE!!

SPRAWLING 2 STOREY

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Prime neighbourhood and premium 50ft lot, surrounded by million dollar plus homes. Detached, stucco exterior finish, circular drive, open concept living room, formal dining room, finished basement, huge backyard, fantastic investment only $1,250,000

Detached 4 bedroom, double garage, large kitchen, bright sunlit open concept living room, formal dining room, main floor family room, master bedroom with 5 piece ensuite + walk-in closet, finished basement fabulous location.

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 132% OF ASKING!!

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Situated on a premium 50 x 153 ft lot, detached 2 storey, double garage ( currently used as a work shop), 5 car parking, 4 bedrooms, office, skylight, open concept kitchen and living room, formal dining room, main floor family room, walk out to huge deck, overlooking spa, inground pool, close to amenities, amazing opportunity only $999,900!!

Huge renovated 70 foot long bungalow on a large lot with rare private drive and garage. 2700 sq ft of living space! Potential to add 2 more storeys.

Enormous High Basement. Perfect to live in or add on. New kitchens & Baths. Huge Potential!

Only $999,000!

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PRESTIGIOUS YORKVILLE/ROSEDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD!

Luxury 2 Bedroom Plus Den Corner Suite With Thousands In Upgrades. Open Concept Living And Dining Rooms, Walkout To Large Balcony, Fabulous South East Views, Gorgeous Floors and Finishes, Modern Kitchen With Stainless Steel Appliances, Steps To Subway, Shops, Restaurants, Entertainment, Schools, Universities, Parks & All Amenities. Prime Location, Fabulous Opportunity, Excellent Investment, Only $964,900!!

STUNNING RAVINE LOT!!!

RENOVATED 2 STOREY $849,900

LIVE/WORK OPPORTUNITY!

DEEP LOT IN PRIME LOCATION!

Stylish, Detached 3 Bedroom Home Situated On Desirable Family Friendly Court!! Renovated Throughout, Gorgeous Gourmet Kitchen W/ Centre Island, Open Living & Dining Rooms, Tasteful Finishes Throughout, Finished Basement and more. Must Be Seen, Only $895,000!!!

Interlock driveway, gleaming hardwood floors, open concept family & living rooms with gas fireplace, formal dining room, granite countertop, travertine tile floor, stainless steel appliances, w/o patio, spacious backyard, 4 bedroom, master with full ensuite + walkin closet, prof. Finished bsmnt, thousands spent, fabulous neighbourhood, amazing opportunity!!

2 Storey on Large 42x168 lot. Busy street perfect for business owner, investor, or developer.

Currently Main Floor Hair Salon with $100K potential income. 2 Bdrm apt upstairs. Potential bsmt apt. 10 Car parking. Only $849,000.

Large detached 3 bedroom solid brick home on deep 35 X 133ft lot. Loads of potential. Hardwood floors. Spacious living and dining rooms. Eat-in kitchen. Full of character. Finished basement with kitchen and separate entrance. Attached garage.

Incredible location only $799,900!!

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3 CAR GARAGE, TORONTO DETACHED $699,900

UNIQUE LOW-RISE 3 BDRM CONDO

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Situated on a premium pie shaped lot, open concept living room, formal dining room.

Renovated kitchen, granite countertop, with W/o to patio overlooking large lot. Large Master bedroom, finished basement, long private driveway, Amazing Value & opportunity!

Absolutely gorgeous 3 bd condo, filled with old world charm & many upgrades. Beautiful reno’d kitchen, new bathrm. Spacious living rm. Rarely available low-rise on Oriole Pkwy! Heritage site with only 31 units. Locker included. Incredible Yonge/Eglinton location with all conveniences. Very unique only $699,900!

Bright & beautiful home in prime neighborhood with many updates including renovated kitchen and baths, hardwood floors, open concept Living & Dining Rooms, freshly painted. Large 2 bdrm in-law suite with eat-in kitchen, 4pc bath, spacious living room, separate laundry, and above grade windows. Incredible value only $649,000!

3 Self-Contained Units! Fantastic Live-In With Income Opportunity Or Invest! Three Apartments 2 x 2 Bdrms and 1x1 Bdrm . Great Rental Income!

Backing onto Humber River and mins to Humber college and all amenities.

Spacious home with large fenced backyard. Huge master bedroom. Updated kitchen. Fireplace in family room. Large open concept living room and dining room w/walk-out to large deck. Finished bsmt. Quiet courtyard location. Wonderful family friendly location. Excellent value Only $599,900!

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 123% OF ASKING!!

DEEP 169FT LOT

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RENOVATED DETACHED $599,000

AMAzING VALUE!!

Wow! Totally renovated solid brick 3bd home.

Beautifully finished with hardwood flrs thru-out. New eat-in kitchen has Stainless steel appls. Walk-out from dining room to gorgeous fully fenced 169ft deep lot. Brand new finished basement w/4pc bath. New furnace, new A/C, new windows. Excellent location with park in front. Close to all amenities. Only $599,900!

Gorgeous freehold 3bd, 3 bath. Like a model home! Spacious eat-in kitchen with granite counters, lots of cupboards + breakfast bar. Bright living rm w/potlights and wired for surround sound. Gorgeous master w/ensuite and walk-in closet. W/O from Family Rm to Deck & fenced Backyard. No expense spared. Wonderfully spacious home with amazing layout. Only $599,900!

Perfectly Located Steps to Waterfront, 2 beds, 2 baths, split-plan layout with open concept indoor and outdoor space. High end finishes, Floor to ceiling panoramic views of the lake, amazing amenities, Locker and Parking, All for $599,800.

Beautiful home in family friendly neighborhood with new hardwood flooring, renovated baths, updated bdrms, freshly painted throughout and new deck! Optional separate entrance to lower level featuring a large above grade family room, 2 additional bdrms, 3pc bath and spacious rec room. Absolutely gorgeous!

Large 3 Bedroom Semi With Loads Of Potential!!

Open Concept Living/Dining, Eat-In Kitchen, Large Bedrooms, Finished Basement W/Kitchen, Attached Garage, 3-Car Private Driveway, Huge 180’ Deep Lot & Much More! Close To School, Parks, Community Centre & Transit. Fantastic Opportunity, Only $549,900!

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4 LEVEL BACKSPLIT $549,000!

Beautiful Large Home with Expanded Entries and $15K Reno’d Washroom for wheelchair access. Huge Family room with walkout.

Thousands in upgrades including roof/ windows/furnace. Lovely Open Concept. Steps to Great Schools. Super Value!

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Luxury sub-penthouse condo. Bright and spacious. Kitchen with granite counters, slate floors and breakfast bar. 2 walk-outs to extremely large balcony with unobstructed views. Floor to ceiling windows. Open concept living and dining room. Resort style amenities and incredible location! Only $387,000!!

Spacious professionally renovated 3 bdrm townhouse with lakeview in prime location close to all amenities, transit and major highways! Open concept with huge master bdrm, renovated kitchen with granite counters and maplewood cabinets, stainless-steel appliances!

Simply move in and enjoy! Only $329,900!!

Wow! Incredibly spacious 3 bd 2 bath home.

Hardwood floors thru-out. Renovated kitchen.

Large living and dining room. Spacious bedrooms.

Above grade recreation room with walkout to fenced yard. Garage and more. Only $299,900!!

Bright, clean and spacious 1 plus 1 bdrm!

Building loaded with amenities in a great location in the city! Large kitchen with breakfast bar, spacious living room with soaring 10 foot ceilings, ensuite laundry! Near transit and major highways.

Just move in and enjoy!

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 100% OF ASKING!!

****Certain Conditions may apply. Not intended to solicit persons under contract. ReMax West Realty Inc. does not guarantee the sale of your home. Exclusively offered by Frank Leo. Copyright© 2009 Frank Leo

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Real Estate

www.homefinder.ca

OPEN HOUSE SAT APRIL 8TH 2-4PM

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4PM

HEATHER FERRIER

Call 416 231 3000

ROSE KUTZKO

Sales Representative

Broker ABR, ASA, I.R.E.S.

CLASSIC STONE BUNGALOW IN DESIRED THOMPSON ORCHARD!

Cell:

416

416 319-4888 73 Brentwood Rd. S Rarely available spacious, 3

453-7673

rose@torontorose.com

bedroom home with Charm and character. Great location with Short walk to Bloor shops, Royal York subway and restaurants. Completely updated, Stainless steel fridge, stove, B/I dishwasher. Just move in!! You will not be disappointed. Good schools Royal LePage Real Estate include Sunnylea Junior School, Norseman JM School, Services Ltd., Brokerage Etobicoke C. I. $1,398,000

Re/Max Professionals Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

DUNDAS / PRINCE EDWARD 4196 DUNDAS ST W #509 Boutique Style Building Located In A Prime Neighbourhood Near Subway, Shops & Restaurants! Spacious Rooms, 1 Bedroom + Den, 1 Bathroom, Open Concept Kitchen, Granite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, Walkout To Balcony. This One Won’t Last Long! Offering at $359,000.

lepageandstewart.com Great School District 56 x 135 Ft Lot! • Steps to Wedgewood Junior School & Park • Bright, spacious 3+1bed/2 bath bungalow • Gleaming hardwood floors, fireplace • Updated kitchen, walkout to tiered deck

Royal LePage Real Estate Open House Sat & Sun 2-4pm - $948,000 Services Inc., Brokerage 98 Martin Grove Rd.

Brian Soteros, B.A.

OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 2-4 PM 0 ,00 2 7 $3

Broker

416-592-0253 Office/Pager: 416-232-9000 bsoteros@trebnet.com www.briansoteros.com Direct:

ED ALLAN Broker DIR:

416 570-5525

West Realty Group., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

7030 Copenhagen Rd T.H 38 Spectacular 3 Bedroom Townhouse, Meadowvale Totally Renovated 5 Years Ago Upgraded Kit & Bathrooms Custom Backsplash Stainless Steel Appliances Mirrored Door Closets, Lower Level Family Room Walkout to Parkland Setting Call Ed Allan Royal Le Page West Call/Text (416) 570-5525 $498,000

DIANE SHAW Sales Representative

231-3000 571-8786 dianepshaw@rogers.com SOUGHT AFTER KINGSWAY NEIGHBOURHOOD 416 Cell 416

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

4196 DUNDAS STREET, W #210 Large One Bed Plus Den – 832 sq. ft. 2 Washrooms, Modern Kit, 2 Lockers, Balcony, Close to Shops, TTC, Walking and Bike Paths – The Prince Edward

REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY GAIL RODRIGUES

JEFF MACKO

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Working for you with professionalism, honesty, and integrity

416 234-2424

30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

416 620-0070 DIRECT: 416 294-9016 www.etobicokerealestateagent.com

Sutton Group Old Mill Realty Inc., Brokerage

PATRICIA A. BREWITT

OFFICE:

Servicing Etobicoke and West Toronto for 35 Years!

GRACE STILLO Broker

416-880-0067

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www.GraceStillo.ca

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SUTTON WEST REALTY INC, Brokerage

SUSAN GINOU

Independently Owned and Operated

MURADIA

416

1-888-247-0277 Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned And Operated *Some conditions may apply.

416

236-6000

762-8255

susanginou.com susanginou@gmail.com Sutton West Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Inc., Brokerage

Award Winning Service

Selling South Etobicoke Since 1978!

DEBBIE

FLAXMAN

Market Evaluation

www. SaleGuarantee .ca

Sales Representative

Independently Owned & Operated

GUARANTEED SOLD or I will Buy*

RAV

ANNE THORBURN

Sales Representative

Call Me Today

Real Estate Broker

Thinking of Buying or Selling?

Call for a Complementary Consultation.

416-565-3332

28 YEARS!

Thinking of Buying or Selling?

HomeLife/Response Realty Inc., Brokerage* *Each Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

Sales Representative

Selling Homes in Toronto for

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

LY NDA K NAGGS

Off. 416-233-6276 Direct. 416-985-9429

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

647-282-3773 • 416-745-2300 lknaggs@trebnet.com Re/Max West Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

ROYAL LEPAGE WEST REALTY GROUP

Salesperson Moving you in the right direction.

Realty Executives Plus Ltd. Brokerage Direct: 647-456-5471

LisaDaveyRealtor@gmail.com www.EtobicokeSouthHomes.com

FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH!

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COMING SOON

JEFF MACKO Sales Representative 30 Years Experience

416 565-3332

www.JeffMacko.com

PRINCESS MARGARET

Sutton West Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

83 Prince George Dr. Premium 60ft Frontage, 3+1 Bdrm Bungalow, 2 Baths, 2 Fireplaces, Hwd Flrs, Thermal Windows, Fully Finished Bsmt with In Law Suite, Lovingly Maintained Home, South West Exposure, Dble Car Garage, Siding onto Child Safe Bilston Crt. Top Rated Schools, Call For More Info.

Christine Simpson sales representative

COVETED ‘SUNNYLEA’

TOP 1 % CANADA *Lifetime Member 1996-2016 ($ volume sales)

*Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

416.236.1871

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Real Estate

www.homefinder.ca

22 Bermuda Avenue ~ $1,995,000. Masterful Modern Renovated 4 Bdrm ~ 4 1/2 Bath 3400 SqFt Of Open Concept Contemporary Design WOW Factor ~ By Appointment Only

Just Listed - Open House Sunday - 2-4PM

National Chairman’s Club 2008-2015, Top 1% in Canada Royal LePage West Realty Group, Brokerage

EnErgy • CommitmEnt • rEsults

ANNE ADAMS Broker of Record

416 255-7653

Bal Harbour Village Town House Toronto West Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

$999,999 Almost 2,000 sq’ + 400 sq’ deck + Basement - Luxury upgrades – Fam Rm opens to private garden – Open concept Kit with SS appliances - Walk to waterfront parkland – 28 Yachters Lane - Anne Adams, 416 255 7653, www.torontowestrealty.com

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Townhouse Has Had Higher Insulation R Value (48” +-) ‘04 In LUBO SPISAK Sales Representative

Independently Owned and Operated

416

391-3232

Attic, Slate Entranceway Flooring, Newer Led Pot Lights In L.R / D.R, Renovated 1623+- Sq Ft. Layout, Ren’d Ikea Kitchen W/PullOuts+Organizers, Backsplash, Flooring & Lower Cabinets, 3/4” Oak Stairs & Upstairs Bedrms, All Baths Reno’d, Upgraded Flrs In Baths Newer Wind, Wood Burning Frpl.In L.R. Ikea Closet In Mastrbedrm

Asking only, $788,800!

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Alderwood West! Picturesque Cape Cod Style Home On Gorgeous Lot. Attractive Curb Appeal With Muskoka Back Yard Setting. This Home Is Ready For You To Call Home.

Enjoy This 2 Bedroom Detached Home With Serene Setting Remax West Realty Inc., With A Fully-Fenced Park-Like Lot With Long Private Drive.

Brokerage Walk To Sir Adam Beck School, Park, Library, Etobicoke Independently Owned and Operated Creek, Close To Go Train, Sherway Gardens, Hwys And Ttc!

Professionals Inc., Brokerage

New Toronto Gem! This Wonderful Family Home Has The Perfect Blend Of Traditional Charm And Modern Updates.

Spacious Formal Living & Dining Rms Feature Hrdw Flrs, Crown Mldng, Bay Window & Cozy Gas Fp! Bright Reno’d Kitchen W/ S/S Applncs & Quartz Counters. Walk-Out To Deck For Entertaining! Ideally Located Just A Short Walk To Lakeside Parks (Incl Pool & Tennis Crt), Shopping, Schools, Library & Transit.

85 Eleventh St. $899,000.

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GEORGE KARANOPOULOS Off:

10 DAMASCUS DRIVE

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Right At Home Realty Inc., Brokerage

Home Sweet Home! Lovely WellMaintained and Updated Family Home! Long-term First Owners (built 1977)*Wonderful 2 storey addition*Spacious Main Floor w/Generous Living and Dining Rooms*Oversized Renovated Kitchen with a Fabulous Breakfast Room*Walkout to Private,Fully-Fenced Yard*Family-Friendly Basement Rec Room and Extra Bdrm*Private Drive/ Built In Garage and Garden Shed*Mins to Highways, Shops, Parks*Solid, WellLoved Home!Offered at $649,000

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l Friday, April 7 A Classic Organ Concert WHEN: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Humber Heights, 1579 Royal York Rd., Toronto, ON, Toronto CONTACT: Frank Iacino, 905-824-4667, iacinofrank@gmail.com COST: $15.00 adults; $10.00 students Featuring George Heldt playing Royal Wedding music and Phantom of the Opera l Saturday, April 8 Giant Garage Sale and Barbeque WHEN: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Holy Angels Church, 61 Jutland Rd., Toronto CONTACT: Helen Yeo, (416) 251-7444 COST: Jewellery, clothing, baked goods, attic treasures, vintage items, over 2,000 cds/dvds and records for sale. Please join us

Odd Squad Open House WHEN: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. WHERE: New Toronto Studio, 23 Buckingham Street, Toronto CONTACT: soo Jin Park, soo@sinkingship.ca, https://www.facebook.com/oddsquadthemovie/ COST: $5 Odd Squad and Make-A-Wish Foundation present Odd Squad Open House - a behind the scenes, immersive set tour of "Odd Squad" the Emmy Award winning kids series. Net proceeds to benefit Make-A-Wish Canada.

Spring Fun Fair WHEN: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. WHERE: Alderwood United Church, 44 Delma Dr, Toronto CONTACT: info@alderwoodnurseryschool.org COST: Alderwood Co-op Nursery School’s Spring Fun Fair will include a hot breakfast, games, prizes, kids’ crafts, face painting, egg hunt, bake sale, raffle, colouring contest, and more.

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Spring Craft Event WHEN: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE:

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Royal York Road United Church, 851 Royal York Road, Toronto CONTACT: Sandra Connery, Lansancon@bell.net COST: Over 40 vendors of handcrafted wares. Snack Bar and Bake Sale Spring Bazaar & Luncheon WHEN: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. WHERE: Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 80 Thistle Down Blvd, Toronto CONTACT: Aileen Chisholm, 416 749 0461 COST: White Elephant Table Books, Bake Table, Buffet Luncheon and much more. Come and enjoy!!!!

Spring Storytime and Craft WHEN: 11 a.m. - 11 a.m.

WHERE: Alderwood Library, 2 Orianna Dr., Toronto CONTACT: 416-394-5310 COST: Drop-in story time to celebrate spring with stories, songs and rhymes. For age 4 and up. No registration required.

Crafty Saturday WHEN: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: Humber Bay Library, 200 Park Lawn Road, Toronto CONTACT: Betty Cameron, 416-394-5300, bcameron@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Join in for an afternoon of crafts.

Make a Spring basket to take home. Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 pm. No registration required, free. l Sunday, April 9 Sunday Dance WHEN: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. WHERE: Lakeshore Moose Lodge, 3753 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto CONTACT: Nelson MacArthur, 416 255-8375, nelsonmac41@hotmail.com COST: Cover $2 Non-members Featuring: Wolfe and the Coyotes.

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l Monday, April 10 Find Your Next Great Read WHEN: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. WHERE: Albion Library, 1515 Albion Rd., Toronto CONTACT: 416-3945170, abprograms@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Learn to use Novelist to find great books. Novelist is an online database for searching for books by genre, author, title, plot and more. Please register by calling 416-394-5170.

Westway Horticultural Society WHEN: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: Royal York Baptist Church, 1520 Royal York Road, Toronto CONTACT: Sheila Pate, 416-7411592, sheilapate@sympatico.ca COST: Guests $2.00 Speaker Diana Wilson will be speaking on Gardens forBirds, Butterflies and Beyond l Wednesday, April 12 Easter movie: Barabbas WHEN: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd, North, Toronto CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416-3945247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Barabbas (Easter Film Classics).

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Adult Colouring Club WHEN: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Richview Library, 1806 Islington Ave, Toronto CONTACT: 416394-5120 COST: Come try out the newest trend in relaxation - colouring for adults.

Colouring pages, pencil crayons, and markers will be supplied, or bring your own.

Book Club to Die for WHEN: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. WHERE: Humber Bay Library, 200 Park Lawn Road, Toronto CONTACT: Humber Bay Library, 416-394-

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5 things to do this weekend l Thursday, April 6 Toronto Silent Film Festival WHEN: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Various venues, Various venues, Toronto CONTACT: torontosilentfilm@gmail.com, http://www.torontosilentfilmfestival.com/ COST: $10-$20 Where Images do the Talking!

April 6 to 11 and April 23. l Friday, April 7 TIFF Kids International Film Festival WHEN: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

WHERE: TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West, Toronto CONTACT: 4165998433, customerrelations@tiff.net, tiff.net/kids COST: $10.00-$14.00 TIFF’s second biggest film festival offers unique screening experiences for the youngest film-lovers. Runs April 7-23.

The Green Living Show WHEN: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. WHERE: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W., Toronto CONTACT: Erika Navarro, 905346-1230, enavarro@enterprisecanada.com, http://www.greenlivingshow.ca/ COST: $10-$15

5300 COST: Join the Humber Bay Library’s book club to discuss a mystery.

Copies of April’s title, Blackfly Season can be picked up at the library. Call to register. l Thursday, April 13 Moana (Family Movie) WHEN: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

WHERE: Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd, North, Toronto CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416394-5247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Moana (Family Movie). Drop-In Movie. First Come, First Seated.

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Sheridan Hill, 8, creates some pedal power during a previoius Green Living Show in Toronto. This year’s event takes place April 7 to 9.

Canada’s largest healthy living show, dedicated to simple solutions for leading a healthy and sustainable lifestyle April 7-9. l Saturday, April 8 Vimy 100 Toronto WHEN: 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Blvd., Toronto CONTACT: fortyork@toronto.ca, www.toronto.ca/fortevents COST: The City of Toronto honours the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge on April 8 and 9 at

Beading workshop WHEN: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

WHERE: Islington Seniors’ Centre, 4968 Dundas St. West, Toronto CONTACT: 416-2313431, islingtonseniors@bellnet.ca COST: $5.00 per person Come learn how to make a beautiful necklaces in our beading workshop.Beginners welcome!Supplies will be providedRegistration & membership required The Robe (Easter Film Classics) WHEN: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd, North, Toronto CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416-394-

Fort York National Historic Site. l Sunday, April 9 Wychwood Vintage Clothing Show WHEN: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St, Toronto CONTACT: Jeff Gadsden, 647-236-3277, gadsden@antiqueshowscanada.com, www.antiqueshowscanada.com COST: $10.00 Shoppers dressed in head-to-toe Vintage. A retro space packed to the skylights with vintage fashion.

5247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Easter film classic: The Robe.

Drop in. First come, first seated. l Friday, April 14 All New Toronto Passion Play WHEN: 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: CPA Centre/Church on the Queensway, 1533 The Queensway, Toronto CONTACT: info@thechurch.to, https:// www.cpacentre.org/ COST: $5, plus processing In its 26th year, it’s attended by well over 15,000 people annually. Five shows run Easter Weekend, from April 14 to 16.

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Etobicoke cadets visit Vimy Ridge March break trip toured battlefields and cemeteries of France and Belgium CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com A group of Etobicoke cadets spent their March break walking in the footsteps of Canada’s fallen heroes during a 10-day trip touring the battlefields and cemeteries of France and Belgium.

Thirty-three members of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Ojibwa and Air Cadets of the 142 Mimico Determination Squadron spent March 12 to March 21 touring a "jam-packed" itinerary of locations of historical significance to both the First and Second World Wars - including Vimy Ridge, Dieppe, Passchendaele and Juno Beach, among many others.

Lt. Scott Sweeney, commanding officer of the Ojibwa Sea Cadets, called the experience a "phenomenal" one for his corps’ four participating cadets, including his 14-year-old son, Master Seaman Christian Sweeney; as well as Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicola Mascioli, 15; Master Seaman Brian Watson-Rowe, 14; and Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Samantha Benjamin, 17.

"I think they were all pretty astonished standing there on some of those sites. The cadets were in awe," said Sweeney, who accompanied the cadets on the trip as chaperone, along with Capt. Anastacia Scannell.

"It would be really noisy on the bus on the way to some of these places, but very quiet leaving. You could hear a pin drop on the bus, so you could tell they were reflecting and thinking about what they learned - and just the fact that they were there seeing the trenches and actually

standing in the trenches."

Organized by the Air Cadets’ 142 Mimico Determination Squadron, the trip was designed with a specific emphasis on educational, cultural and citizenship experiences.

One of the highlights of the trip for Scannell was visiting the Canadian National Vimy Memorial so close to the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge from April 9 to April 12, 1917.

Once there, she said, the officers held a special ceremony to present promotions and medals to the cadets many of whom are around the same age as the fallen soldiers commemorated at the memorial.

"That people their own age made such a sacrifice that had such a significance in history, it made a huge impact on them," she said.

"It was really humbling, especially at the cemeteries with all those crosses lined up for miles. The cadets saw firsthand how many young people gave their lives so we could be free."

Among those cadets recognized during the special Vimy ceremony was Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Benjamin, who received her five-year service medal.

The whole experience, she said, was a "huge thing" she won’t soon forget.

"The Battle of Vimy Ridge was something that had been so impressed upon me growing up - learning about how it was the first time all the Canadian divisions had come together to win and kind of put Canada on the map," she said.

"So, actually seeing Vimy was something that was really important to me and the fact that I received my service medal while I was there made it even more worth it."

To see more photos and read cadet diaries from the trip, go to www.exercisecanadianinvasion.ca.

For more information about the cadet program, go to www.cadets.ca or www.navyleague.ca.

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From left to right, Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicola Mascioli, Master Seaman Christian Sweeney, Captain Anastasia Scannell, Master Seaman Brian Watson-Rowe, Lieutenant Scott Sweeney and Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Samantha Benjamin of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Ojibwa stand at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France over the March Break.

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Entrepreneur nets top $50,000 prize Alexa Roeper moves on to international finals in Pittsburgh HILARY CATON hcaton@insidetoronto.com With just five minutes to wow the judges, Alexa Roeper managed to do just that at the Women and Wearables conference held at the MaRS Discovery Centre.

Roeper was selected out of the six semifinalists competing in the Canadian Female Founders Hardware Cup last Tuesday, a showcase where startups pitch and demonstrate their products.

The event was a part of a larger conversation to empower women in the wearable technology sector by discussing opportunities and challenges for women in

hardware.

By winning the competition, Roeper moves on to the International Hardware Cup in Pittsburgh in April. Her winnings also include a $50,000 convertibledebt investment in U.S. dollars; an exhibit booth at Computex Taipei 2017, which includes airfare to Taiwan and accommodation; free membership at Ascender co-working space and startup incubator; and services required to establish a U.S. subsidiary, including filing fees.

Roeper’s company, PentaMedical, pitched the wearable healing band aptly called Helios.

The band is intended to help people heal faster with infrared wearable technology, which stimulates cell activity when soft tissue in the body is injured.

According to Roeper, studies

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At least three years prior to expiration, the MOHLTC must provide notice to the Licensee that no new licence would be issued for the Home upon expiration or give an undertaking that a new licence would be issued to the Licensee if specified conditions are met.

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show that infrared therapy can accelerate the healing process by 30 per cent. Roeper told Metroland Media she was inspired to create Helios when she broke a foot as a competitive horseback rider.

"That’s when I came up with the idea. For me, that was the first time seeing what an injury looks like and going through a healing process," she said.

Physiotherapy should have been done, she added, but admits she had no time, which is a common reason why it’s hard for people to complete physiotherapy.

Roughly 70 per cent of people who begin physiotherapy don’t complete their treatment, said Roeper, explaining why Helios is so convenient.

Helios is designed to be strapped on to the part of the body that’s injured and, with the push of a button, treatment begins with a "light warming sensation." Then the injured person can track their own progress with an app that sends information to their phone via Bluetooth, and comes with questions regarding pain, treatment and progress. On average, the band needs to be worn between 8 to 10 minutes - 30 minutes tops - and comes with a price tag of $300.

Roeper hopes to expand PentaMedical’s wearable tech to clothing, such as shirts, in the future as well as enterprise the software

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Toronto police open second session of Community Police Academy The spring session of Toronto Police Service’s Community Police Academy is now open.

Earlier this morning, Chief Mark Saunders along with members of the Divisional Policing Support Unit, led by Inspector David Rydzik, welcomed a new crop of students.

Held Saturdays at the Toronto Police College at 70 Birmingham St. in south Etobicoke, the eight-week course is designed to educate the public about policing.

Toronto police history, neighbourhood policing, crime scene management, the criminal justice system, community safety, and crime prevention are some of the topics covered.

The course, which is taught by members of the police service who are experts in various areas, includes in-class lectures, discussions, and practical exercises.

It is a partnership between Toronto police and Humber College.

Graduates will be eligible for two credits toward Humber’s police foundations diploma. Students must attend every class to graduate.

The course is free to anyone 16 years of age or older who lives, works, or volunteers in Toronto.

The academy’s first session was held in the fall.

Visit tps.on.ca/police-academy for more information.

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The decision by Associate Chief Justice Frank N. Marrocco rejected arguments made by lawyers for Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) 113 that random tests orally administered for marijuana, cocaine, opiates and other impairing substances are too intrusive, possibly inaccurate and could have a damaging effect on reputations of employees caught with drugs in their system.

The union had sought an

creasing number of positive workplace test results and test refusals it has seen, thereby potentially compromising employee and public safety," read the statement.

ATU 113 Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morton said the union is disappointed with the ruling and will turn to arbitration to overturn the decision.

A grievance against the policy was originally filed by the union back in 2011 when the policy was approved by the TTC board, but the process has not yet concluded.

"Our union is more energized than ever to continue fighting in arbitration against this TTC policy that violates basic human rights.

Starting tomorrow, we’ll be back at arbitration to overturn a bad policy that is nothing more than an abuse of employer power against the hardworking women and men who safely move this city," Morton said in a statement issued following the ruling.

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injunction against the TTC’s plans to begin drug testing 20 per cent of its employees every year on the grounds doing so is an unacceptable breach of employees’ privacy. But in his ruling handed down Monday, April 3, Marrocco said the safety of an estimated 1.8million daily TTC riders is of paramount concern.

"This safety concern will reasonably diminish [TTC employees’] expectation of privacy concerning their drug and alcohol consumption," read the judgement.

Marrocco went on to write in the 18-page ruling that drug testing will in fact improve safety by flagging impaired employees and creating a deterrent due to the potential of being randomly selected.

In a statement issued after the ruling, the TTC announced it will begin administering random drug tests in April.

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Insured. Bonded. We accept Visa and Master Card. 647 946-6995. info@maidsrus.ca CLEANING SERVICE, home, office or apartment. Also after construction. Call Mila 647-781-0810.

Medical & Dental Services

Great Shiatsu Massages Insurance. $60/hr 2140 Kipling Ave, 3B., (Kipling/ 401). Etobicoke 647-430-7238.

824 The Queensway, (opposite Starbucks) Etobicoke 416-546-8437

CARPET

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Payment plans available.

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500+ Rolls of Stainmaster carpet in stock. Free in-home estimates.

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Health/Beauty/ Fitness

Experienced foot care nurse. Mobile, will come to you.

Service includes: Nail trimming, corn and callous reduction and education on foot care. Receipts issued, reasonable rates.

Electrical PANEL UPGRADES, appliance installation, additional outlets, basement and kitchen upgrades, pot lights, chandeliers, ceiling fans, troubleshooting, switch replacements, aluminum wiring.

Free estimates.

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Flooring & Carpeting

416-797-9917

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Decks & Fences

Mainly Floors and baths.

Carpet, hardwood and tile, from $1.79 sq. ft. installed.

Bathroom remodel from $3999.

Cleaning/Janitorial PORTUGUESE CLEANING lady available for houses/ apartments.

Please call Laura 647-207-1001

0 ALL decks built in 1 day. Highest quality.

Spring discount! Free design and estimates. Call Mike 416-738-7752 www.griffindecks.ca

Technical/ Skilled Trades

Technical/ Skilled Trades

Technical/ Skilled Trades

StackTeck Systems Limited is a Canadian company and a global leader in the design & manufacturing of injection molds in the thin-wall and closure rigid packaging marketplace. www.stackteck.com

JOB FAIR: Sat. April 8th from 9am to 12pm Location: 1 Paget Rd, Brampton, L6T 5S2 *Mold Makers * CMM Inspectors * Mold Designers *CNC Machinists:3, 5 Axis Milling, Jig Bore, Gun Drill, Unv Grinder, Lathe WE OFFER: All shifts are available, OT after 40hrs, uniforms provided, VKLIW SUHPLXP KHDOWK EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV 5563 %5,1* \RXU XSGDWHG UHVXPH

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647-702-9502

Waste Removal

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Mortgages/Loans

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home improvement / service professionals Painting & Decorating

Mortgages/Loans

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Selling, buying, updating all your home renovation needs. Painting, tiling, etc. Interior and Exterior Free Estimates Call Larry, Office: 647-347-4100 Cell: 647-992-9038 ALL HOME IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS Prompt, Courteous Service. Call Tom, 416-420-9738

Home Renovations

Home Renovations

Handyman Mature experienced, reliable, small to medium jobs, interior or exterior, including carpentry, aluminum repair/replacement, help with staging, homes/condos/apartments based in South Etobicoke 416-819-9859

HOME RENOVATIONS Full bathroom reno, Plumbing repair/bath tub, vanity, faucet, toilet installation, tile/hardwood and laminate installation.

Doors installation Drywall repair, basement framing.

Painting, Senior discount.

Call Reno: 416-997-4749

Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies

Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies

LAWN CARE. Spring is here! Book your Spring cleanup or Weekly mowing before its to late! Free Fertilizer with seasonal contract. Weekly mowing from $25.

416-910-0033

Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies

CLEAN NEW and under construction houses and buildings, gutters, glass door and window, leaves and gardening clean up, seeding, cutting small trees.

416-821-0359

ALL SEASON Garden Maintenance. Cleanups. Weekly grass cutting starting at $30.

Maintenance $35. Irrigation, 20 years experience.

Call Paul 647-898-2461.

Masonry & Concrete

Masonry & Concrete

416-873-8043 Flooring & Carpeting

NESO &$53(7 )/225,1* Carpet installation starting from $1.19/ sq.ft. Hardwood, laminate at low prices. 27 yrs experience.

Free Estimates. Best Price!

647-400-8198

HARDWOOD FLOOR CRAFTSMAN Everything relating to wood floors and stairs. Serving Etobicoke since 1981.

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Call Manuel 416-727-1900

Brick ~ Blocks ~ Stonework Chimneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ~ Tuck pointing Porches ~ Flagstone Window Sills All Masonry Work. Insured & Licensed

For free estimates call Roman

416-684-4324

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BRICK, NATURAL STONE & CHIMNEY WORK

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For Free Estimate Call Peter:647-333-0384 www.stardustconstruction.com

BRICK BLOCK STONE HARDWOOD FLOOR SANDING. Specializing in stain/ refinishing.

Call for Free Estimate! Reasonable rates.

Paul 416-564-8410

Pointing, Parging, Walkways.

Restoration and Repairs.

Call Joe

416-854-2276

(FSCO Licence #12456)

Waste Removal

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Central Air Conditioning and Heating.

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Home Renovations

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Plumbing

Plumbing

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