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’City within a city’ designed to double number of visitors Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has pledged to create "a city within a city" on its 684acre racetrack site in Rexdale. WEG’s CEO Jim Lawson said the horse racing operator’s newly released master plan for the Woodbine Racetrack lands seeks to transform the site into the "future urban heart of northwest Toronto," while at the same time keeping "the beauty of the horse" at the core of the project. "With over 2,000 thoroughbred horses stabled on site, approximately 200 acres will continue to be devoted to horse racing op-

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Woodbine Entertainment Group recently unveiled its transformational master plan to create "a city within a within a city" on the 684-acre Woodbine Racetrack lands in north Etobicoke. erations at the centre of this unique development," Lawson said in a statement released April 25.

"The master plan sets out a detailed road map that will create thousands of new local jobs in the

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of Toronto in the years to come." Under the new plan, Woodbine will continue on as a destination for horse racing and gaming, but also seek to integrate new expanded uses - including entertainment and cultural offerings, food and dining, hotel, shopping, office space, post-secondary education, recreation, health, wellness, and urban residential living. The first phase of the development will include an expanded gaming district, complete with integrated entertainment, hospitality and related amenities - additions WEG expects will double the current number of Woodbine visitors to upwards of 12 to 15 million people a year. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) expects to name a private sector provider to

operate the Slots at Woodbine and to propose an expanded entertainment development by late summer 2017. The Woodbine master plan was developed with LiveWorkLearnPlay (LWLP), WEG’s lead real estate development advisor, in partnership with a dynamic group of industry-leading professionals. "The Woodbine Racetrack site represents a unique legacy opportunity to develop a place that can offer enduring social and economic value to the city and region, while ensuring the sustainability of the horse racing industry," LWLP’s Richard Martz said in a statement. "WEG’s ambitious planning and development strategy has been designed to effectively respond to that context and opportunity."

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Cash infusion for Trillium hospital system from Queen’s Park The Trillium hospital system will get 500 more beds at its Mississauga and Etobicoke Queensway locations as part of the Ontario government’s $9-billion budget for new health care centres. Premier Kathleen Wynne said the projects at Trillium are desperately needed to meet demand as more and more people move into the area. “The growth that is happening in this region is huge,” she told reporters after a campaign-style announcement about the redevelopment, which will include a tower for acutecare patients at the Mississauga site along with a new emergency room and more operating rooms.

Wynne, Finance Minister Charles Sousa — who represents a Mississauga riding — and Health Minister Eric Hoskins stood on a stage before more than a dozen hospital workers in a hot and crowded auditorium at the Mississauga site with cheering staff to tout Trillium as one of five new or redeveloped hospitals across the province in last Thursday’s budget. Trillium chief executive Michelle DiEmanuele, a former senior civil servant at Queen’s Park, said the money for redevelopment at Trillium “really does set us up nicely.” Aside from the 500 new beds at the Mississauga site at Hurontario (350)

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CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com Mimico’s favourite historic watering hole is destined for the City of Toronto’s heritage register. West-end councillors voted in favour of including the Blue Goose Tavern - a circa 1909 sports bar currently under consideration for a major restoration and redevelopment project - on the city’s municipal register of heritage properties at the May 2 session of Etobicoke York Community Council (EYCC). In their report to EYCC, city planning staff noted the Blue Goose’s "cultural heritage value" and its design as a "well-preserved early-20th century commercial building with features of Edwardian Classicism" in their statement of the property’s significance. Beloved by many in Mimico, the Blue Goose Tavern has a long history in the south Etobicoke community - beginning with its roots

as the Windsor Hotel. Originally constructed adjacent to Mimico Train Station in 1892, the establishment burned down in 1905 and was rebuilt and reopened as the Windsor Public House in 1909. While the popular neighbourhood hangout was purchased by the Chemij family in 1958, it wasn’t until 1971 that its name was officially changed to the Blue Goose Tavern - a nickname it got from a blue-tinged steam engine whose engineer used to make frequent stops at the pub while passing through town. "As the Blue Goose Tavern, the bar was associated in the late 20th century and afterward with Mimico’s famed sports culture, with the proprietors supporting local hockey, soccer, lacrosse and baseball teams," city staff further noted in their report recommending the site’s inclusion on the heritage register. If ultimately approved at Toronto City Council, the

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The Etobicoke York Community Council is considering the proposed redevelopment of the site of The Blue Goose Tavern. Blue Goose’s designation as a heritage register property means it will need to be conserved and maintained in accordance with Official Plan Heritage Policies. Designation would also enable city council to review alterations to the site

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the redevelopment of the site would include the construction of a fourth storey and an east-side addition, a new microbrewery in the basement, a renovated restaurant on the ground level, and a total of 18 new rental dwelling units on the upper levels of the building. The proposal also calls for an infill development on the remainder of the site, including two single-detached dwellings, a pair of semi-detached dwellings, and nine townhouse units. City planning staff are set to host a community consultation meeting to discuss the proposed Blue Goose redevelopment on Wednesday, May 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Leo Catholic School, 165 Stanley Ave. For more information about the redevelopment proposal or the community consultation meeting, contact Etobicoke-Lakeshore Councillor Mark Grimes’ office at 416-397-9273 or Planner Ellen Standret at estandre@toronto.ca

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Ontario one correction away from a debt crisis The Kathleen Wynne government turned the fiscal page Thursday and introduced a balanced budget, and if you listened carefully you could hear the congratulatory backslapping from Toronto all the way to Port Severn. It was 10 years ago when Ontario ran balanced budgets in 2006 and 2007, but that gave way to $20-billion-a-year deficits in 2008 and 2009 when the economy tanked and the Grits had no choice but to hand the auto industry a $3.3 billion lifeline, or face the collapse of auto manufacturing in Ontario. At the time, then premier Dalton McGuinty made a promise to balance the budget by 2017, and while the Liberals should be commended for getting their budget in order, there’s a bogeyman lurking in the province’s balance sheet. The provincial debt for this fiscal year is expected to hit $312 billion, and in a recent meeting with Metroland Media editors, Senior Economist with RBC Robert Hogue said "tough medicine" is needed to tackle the debt. "Debt has increased quite significantly and debt to GDP is running at 40 per cent," he said. In 2016/17, the province expects to spend $11.4 billion on interest payments on that debt. That’s nearly $1 billion a month just to service existing debt, and in case you need to be reminded, that coin comes from your pocket. To put it in terms we can all relate to, every person in Ontario would need to pony up $22,000 to pay off the debt. Hogue said this massive debt leaves the province without a rainy day fund in the event the economy slows to a point requiring stimulus spending, and if interest rates rise, as expected they will, the interest payments on the debt would skyrocket. We agree with Hogue when he says it’s time the province create a plan to tackle the debt by creating a "hard target for debt to GDP ratio" that sits much lower than where we are now. However, we didn’t get that Thursday. What we did get was a desperate Liberal government waving costly carrots in voters’ faces. The Wynne government’s shopping list includes a drug plan for those under 24 costing $465 million a year and $200 million next year to increase affordable licensed child care spaces. Noble programs for sure, but not at a time when the province continues to add about $10 billion a year in new debt as long as they hold power, and if the Wynne government continues to spend like drunken sailors on shore leave - generations of Ontario residents will be buried under a mountain of debt from which they may never escape.

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Toronto Tamils ready to rebuild their homeland In a Scarborough banquet hall, I realized the civil war in Sri Lanka is truly over. Greater Toronto’s Tamil people came here because of that war. They’re the largest Tamil diaspora outside Sri Lanka, and helped make Scarborough, Markham and Richmond Hill what they are today. They came from a country where they felt the majority hated them, discriminated against them, and in many cases tried to kill them. The war ended in 2009 with scenes of horror, as trapped civilians and fighters died by the thousands. Twenty business owners from our Tamil community returned to Sri Lanka in March. They came back calling on others to rebuild

MIKE ADLER Edges of Toronto the island’s north and east, and to support the island’s government. During the war, people here would have called them traitors. Shaking hands with a Sri Lankan president, or with a Sri Lankan military commander as they did - was unthinkable. For many years, until the RCMP shut them down, the World Tamil Movement col-

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lected in Scarborough and Markham for the Tamil Tigers and their breakaway state. Local businesses gave willingly, or unwillingly. The war was merciless. Here, thousands waved the Tiger flag at rallies or carried banners demanding a Tiger-led Tamil Eelam. No compromise seemed possible. In 2009, bombs were falling on aunts and cousins back home. Protesters in Toronto blocked the Gardiner Expressway. Afterwards, Tamils here elected a "transnational government" to keep the fight going. But Sri Lanka’s government changed in 2015. Separatist voices died away. Compromise, that most Canadian of values, has taken hold.

At their press conference, the business owners were candid. Both sides, they say, feel guilty about the war. They know it was a terrible mistake. "We, the diasporas, were the ones that helped fund the war for 35 years," adds Stan Muthulingam, the group’s co-chairperson. Certainly, justice must be done for any atrocities suffered by Tamils in Sri Lanka. But those who made the trip say reconstruction and development are needed now, and the island’s government needs investors. Eventually, war ends. Desire for revenge starts to end. People want to go home, to visit and to do business there again Reach Mike Adler at madler@insidetoronto.com

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Etobicoke MS Mandarin Walk set for Sunday Mulvey diagnosed in 2009 l Continued from page 1

$100,000 fundraising mark this Sunday, May 7 at the Etobicoke MS Mandarin Walk at St. Mark Catholic School, 45 Cloverhill Rd., in the Park Lawn and Berry roads area. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. The five-kilometre walk starts at 10 a.m. Visit https://mssociety.donorportal.ca and hit the "more" button to donate to Team Step Up. "It is mind blowing," Mulvey said. "I don’t think in my wildest dreams I ever imagined we could raise $100,000." At Guardian deadline, Team Step Up was this year’s top online team for the Etobicoke walk, raising more than $13,000. Nordal, the team captain, is this year’s top online participant, raising more than $6,000 in donations. Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada reported. Mulvey is one of an estimated 100,000 Canadians living with the disease. MS is an unpredictable, often disabling, auto-immune disease of the central nervous system that attacks myelin, the protective covering of the nerves,

causing inflammation and often damaging the myelin. MS symptoms may include extreme fatigue, lack of co-ordination, weakness, tingling, vision problems, bladder issues, cognitive impairment and mood changes. Mulvey, 62, monitors news around the world of research and treatment for her primary progressive MS, such as a new drug called OcrevusTM just approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States. Educating herself about MS research breakthroughs and new drugs empowers Mulvey to advocate for herself with her doctor, she said. "When you go in to see a neurologist, it really helps if you sound like you know what you’re talking about," she said. "Such as, ’there’s this new drug is in the U.S. When will it come to Canada?’ It gives you some credibility. "In my opinion, in our medical system today, you have to take a lot of things into your own hands." In 2009, Mulvey was "fairly mobile" when she was diagnosed with primary progressive MS after multiple MRIs. With time, she lost the ability to drive. She walked with a cane, then with a walker. Today, she is in a wheelchair and requires

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Christine Nordal, 60, (left) has been a top fundraiser for the Etobicoke Mandarin MS Walk since her sister, Mary Ellen Mulvey, 62, (right) was diagnosed with progressive MS in 2009. Their team, Step Up, hopes to reach $100,000 - another $4,000 - in fundraising for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada by this Sunday’s MS Walk at St. Mark Catholic School in Etobicoke. daily living assistance. "My disease is definitely continuing to progress. Now I’m in a wheelchair pretty much all the time, and I have weakness in both my arms and my hands," Mulvey said. MS hasn’t robbed Mul-

vey of her ability to work, which she does from home full-time as a human resources specialist with IBM. "Work gives me a reason to get out of bed in the morning," she said. "It keeps me motivated. It

makes me feel valued in some respect. It’s good for me." Nor has MS stolen Mulvey’s optimism and positive attitude. "We all have our cross to bear. This is mine," Mulvey said of her MS. "I had two

’I don’t think in my wildest dreams I ever imagined we could raise $100,000.’ – Mary Ellen Mulvey

pretty amazing role models. My paternal grandmother and my father had significant health issues. They were so incredibly positive all the time." But Nordal is blunt about her sister’s MS: "It sucks big-time. We’ve always been close. Our two families bought a recreational property together. We vacation together. It’s very hard to watch some of the things we all take for granted be taken away from Mary Ellen." And while Mulvey lives with her MS, it also affects her family. "The MS Society helps people who have the disease. But caregivers and families need as much support as those who live with the disease," Mulvey said. At Guardian deadline, the 195 walkers and 32 teams that had registered with the Etobicoke Mandarin MS Walk had raised nearly $40,000 - 49 per cent of their $81,000 goal. "I love the sense of community I feel when I participate in the walk," Nordal said. "Every little bit that anybody does helps. It helps keep hope alive. Someday, we are going to find a cure." MS Walks across Canada raise funds that benefit MS research and treatment, as well as a variety of programs and services for people with MS, their caregivers and families.

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Student sounds fill mall Woodbine Mall is once again hosting the Education Week and Festival of the Arts festivities of the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB). The five-day celebration, which wraps up Friday, features daily music, dance, drama and art presentations by student artists from more than 60 local elementary and high schools in Woodbine’s Centre Court. "Woodbine Mall has hosted this community

event for more than 30 years, and we are honoured that the TCDSB continues to return with their program every year," Woodbine Marketing Director Chris Couch said in a statement. This year’s line-up of performances includes Latin and ballroom dancers from Bishop Marrocco, the Holy Cross Glee Club, the St. Thomas Aquinas jazz band, the St. Andre drum line, and the Father Serra string ensemble, among many others.

The Toronto Catholic District School Board held its Festival of Arts event at Woodbine Mall on Tuesday. Far left, Father Serra Catholic School’s Charlie Giannis plays the cello. At left, a Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School drum line member focuses on his sticks.

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David Streight and his wife, Elizabeth, standing in front of the lumber yard office on the west side of Canning Avenue (now Cordova Avenue) just north of the CPR tracks. Their house can be seen on the right, on the east side of Canning Avenue. land along the north side of the track, plus $250 in cash. At this time, Cordova Avenue did not exist, and Islington Avenue was discontinuous between Dundas and Bloor streets. Residents had complained for

years that poor access to their village deterred growth. At Streight’s suggestion, Etobicoke’s council agreed that the arrival of the CVR would be the perfect time to open a new north/south street through

Islington. Villagers contributed half the cost of this new road and the township paid the other half. When the new road was laid out, 1.5 acres (.6 ha) of Mr. Woolings land was severed and

sold at auction to Streight. In 1880 he built a family home on this lot, seen in the above photo. The new street was named Canning Avenue after the reeve, Matthew Canning. (This street was renamed Cordova Avenue in 1947.) The CVR opened the railway siding as promised, as well as a small flagstop station just west of Islington Avenue. In 1884 the Canadian Pacific Railway bought the financiallytroubled CVR. Streight dropped the contractor arm of his business in 1893 as the lumber and coal operations were far more lucrative. He continued to take a leadership role in Islington for several decades to come, as we will learn in a future column.

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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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Family Room With Fireplace, Extensive Living Rm/Dining Rm Combo With French Door Walk Out, Lower Level Offers Nanny Suite/Inlaw Bedroom, Gym, Large Recreation Room With Potlights, Hardwood On All 3 Levels, Sunfilled West Rear Yard Oasis With Inground Pool, Cabana, Gazebo & Interlock Patio, Excellent School Disctrict, Walk To Golf Course, Schools, Shops, Parks, TTC, Miles Of Etobicoke Trails, Royal LePage West Realty Group, Brokerage Minutes To Airport & Downtown.

www.asgoodasSOLD.ca SAM SELLS

MOTRIA DZULYNSKY Sales Representative

PRIME NORSEMAN HEIGHTS!

24 SAYBROOK AVE This 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow is 416 located on a great street and an excellent 50x125 foot lot. www.motria.com It has a custom renovated kitchen and bath. The hardwood motriadzulynsky@trebnet.com floors are in mint condition. The room sizes are very good. The footprint is large and the basement has good ceiling height. A wonderful opportunity to live in, renovate and or Professionals Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated build. Great schools, walk to subway, shops, restaurants.

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416 416

232-9000 716-8326

SPECTACULAR 5 BDRM! SHOWS TO PERFECTION!!

Quietly Contemporary And Simply Lovely!! This Inspired Living Space Nestled In Markland Wood Is Truly A Home To Move For!! Most Sought-After Layout. www.martiphilp.com Beautiful Gracious & Spacious Living & Dining Rms. Tastefully Modernized, Open-Concept Kitchen w/ Granite Counters, SS Appls & A Spectacular Glass Enclosed Breakfast Area Overlooking The Lush Rear Gardens. Step Into The Inviting Main Flr Family Room w/ Pot Lighting, Hardwood Flooring, Gas Fireplace & W/O To An Outdoor Dining Deck & Yard Beyond! Exquisite Master w/ Spa-Like Ensuite & Huge W/I Re/Max Professionals Inc., Brokerage Closet. Attractive Finished Basement w/ Recroom, 6th Bedroom & Vast Storage Area. Independently Owned and Operated Timeless & Elegant...Your Family Will Thrive Here!! MLS# W3785890

IRENE KAUSHANSKY Sales Representative PHILIP BROWN

40 SILVERHILL DRIVE

Broker

236-1392

416 416 259-2444

info@ireneandphilip.com

Neighbourhood Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

CANDIDO FARIA, HON. B.A. Broker

Loved by the same family for more than 50 yrs, this home offers great potential to renovate, build or simply update for a growing family. Spacious LR/DR with tons of natural light, overlooking quiet street in a family friendly neighbourhood. Featuring a functional eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors in the bedrooms. The high basement has a rec room with above grade windows, a fourth bedroom and tons of storage plus a convenient separate entry from yard. Located in the Wedgewood and Bloorlea school districts, short walk to Greenfield Park and Kipling subway and GO stations, easy access to major traffic routes. A great place to make your dream home.

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Kipling and Evans - Gorgeous Custom Built Home with beautiful modern touches. Located In The Lovely Alderwood Community. This Stunning 3 Bedroom Home Has Beautiful Hardwood Floors Throughout, Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream Kitchen, With Stainless Steel Appliances, beautiful cabinets & High Ceilings. Ample Windows Allow For Great Natural Light & airy feel. Featuring Contemporary Finishes Throughout This Entire masterpiece of a home. Landscaped Backyard With a Deck ready for your BBQ. You Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Want To Miss This Gorgeous Custom Home. Minutes From QEW & 427.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM

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KIM BAIRD Broker, M.V.A. 416 804-1000

kimbuysell@gmail.com

others coming up for sale in the Desirable Centennial Park - Eringate - West Deane and Markland Woods areas. Call Us First!!

NEETU ARORA Broker

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

JUST LISTED/VALUE PRICEDâ&#x20AC;¦$788,800 View our Exclusive 3 D Tour on this Detached 3 Bedrooms and lubohomes@gmail.com 3 Bathrooms Home! Hardwood Floors on main Floor, Finished Basement w/ 3 Pc. Bath, Improved Windows, Sky Light all within a short Walk to Centennial Park! Call Kim or Lubo for a Personal Viewing!

416 898-5160 info@neetusell.com www.neetusell.com

Remax West Realty Inc. Brokerage

9 TOFIELD CRESCENT Comfortable & cozy 1 Â½ story 3 bedroom house on a quiet street. This house has been maintained with Love & care, very neat & clean. Hardwood floors throughout. Windows were changed by current owner. Updated washrooms (4 yrs) Walkout to a covered screened in patio at the back. In-law suite with separate entrance. Private driveway, parking for 5 cars. Spacious detached garage with wood burning stove (inspected & approved by insurance inspector) Great man cave or parking for one car. Move in ready. One of the best looking houses in the neighborhood.

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CATHY GRAHAM

OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 2-4PM

236-1241

416 Office: 416

ALDERWOOD BUILDING LOT!

520-9609 232-9000

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

493 Rimilton Avenue. Opportunity Knocks! Awesome location to build your dream home. Surrounded by custom builds. Huge 40 x 125 ft. lot. LAND VALUE ONLY! No entry to house or garage. Do not disturb tenant. Must make an appointment to walk the lot. Great family neighbourhood. Walk to Schools, Shops, Transit, Sherway Gardens and Outlet Stores. A Great Place To Live!

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55 CARSBROOKE RD

Sales Representative

3 bedroom sidesplit with total open concept!!! Liv rm, 416 din rm and kitchen all open for great entertaining. www.cathygraham.co Reno’d with granite counter tops, porcelain floors and walk out to private yard. Lower finished level has such Re/Max Professionals potential.Walking distance to schools,TTC and shopping. Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated This unique home won’t last!! Asking $849,000

236-1241

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Pride of Ownership In Markland Wood!!! 4 bedroom backsplit with great Reno’s ready to just move in!! 416 www.cathygraham.co New kitchen and new washrooms. Oversized Fam Rm with working fireplace and walk out to beautiful private yard and entertaining patio. Gleaming hrdwd and new Re/Max Professionals broadloom thruout, newer windows, freshly painted and Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated so much more!! Great Family Home. Asking $1,299,000

JULIE ROSS Sales Representative

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Sales Representative

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Sales Representative

416 232-9000

Remax Professionals Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

$1,

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Broker

236-1392

416 416 259-2444

info@ireneandphilip.com

Neighbourhood Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

SOLD OVER OPEN HOUSEASKING 2-4PM

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WONDERFUL WEST DEANE AREA

Bring your family to this lovingly cared for home, with main floor addition, open-concept modern kitchen, sunken family room, beautiful picture windows, FP, walk/out to wrap-around deck leading to a private landscaped garden. Spacious bedrooms and finished lower level. Steps to acres of Parkland with year-round activities. Open for viewing this weekend. Come to 2 Sedgebrook Cres.

JEFF MACKO

Sales Representative 30 Years Experience

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Princess Margaret - Rosethorn Home! Immaculate 3+1 Bungalow with Dble Car Garage, 2 Fireplaces, 2 Baths, Hwd 416 Floors, Thermal Windows, Sep Ent to a Fully Finished Bsmt www.JeffMacko.com with In-law Suite. Dble Drive. Roof 2 Yrs,100 Amp C/B, Many Updates, Home Inspection, Available, The Best Schools! Princess Margaret K-5, John G. Althouse 6-8 Gifted, St Gregory’s Sep K-8, Martingrove C.I. Richview CI. Across From Princess Margaret Sutton West Realty Inc., Brokerage Park. Princess Anne Manor Steps Away! Park Like Setting. Independently Owned and Operated

565-3332

OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 2-4 PM

OPEN HOUSE 2-4PM SUNDAY

1203-215 SHERWAY GARDENS RD. Fabulous unit with terrific views of the city and Lake, and walk-out to a south facing balcony. Bright, open concept floor plan, kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, while the master bedroom features a spacious walk-in closet and 4 piece ensuite bath. Amazing building amenities including an indoor pool, well-equipped gym, party and billiards rooms, as well as visitor parking, this unit comes with one underground parking spot and oversized locker. Steps to Sherway Gardens Shopping Centre and easy access to major traffic routes, making this a perfect starter or downsize option.

OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-4PM

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252-7266

TANSIE & GORDON BARTOZZI

ERIC & DARIO MATTEI

Dir. 416 520-2540 31 ALMA DRIVE (SCARLETT & LAWRENCE) Dir. 416 277 3916 Location! Location! 3 Bedroom Bungalow, 2 Full TOLL FREE (1 800) 263-3434 Bathrooms Sep Entrance Finished Basement Great

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MIMICO CHARMER

13 CARNARVON AVENUE. Beautiful spacious 1.5 416 acapobianco@trebnet.com storey home near Royal York Rd & Evans Ave. Great www.fabiocapobianco.com floor plan. Open concept living & dining rms, cheerful country size eat-in kitchen overlooks sunny west facing backyard, 2 bdrms & den on upper level, full high basement. Short walk to Mimico GO station.

tansie@tansieandgordon.com gordon@tansieandgordon.com Neighborhood W/ Many Custom Built Homes. Lot Size www.tansieandgordon.com 50 X 156 Ft. Double Det Garage 4 Yrs Old. 2 Mins Walk To Ttc, One Bus To Subway. Close To 401/400, Go Station And All Other Amenities, ONLY $840,700.

CPA, CA, CFA, ABR Broker

232-9000 DIR: 416 804-5828

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www.dougmoorerealtor.com doug.moore@rogers.com

Professionals Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

4 BEDROOM EXECUTIVE HOME 60 DELROY DR. Welcome to this fabulous expanded, remodeled & renovated home in The Queensway, situated on a quiet tree lined street. This 2,365 sq ft 4 bedroom, 4 bath home has a main floor family room, finished basement and a large fenced low-maintenance landscaped yard with a beautiful backyard retreat. Steps to parks and schools. Close to transit, restaurants, major highways & shopping. Minutes to downtown & airport. Don’t miss this must see opportunity. Text 23501 to 28888 for more information and pictures. $1,349,900

416

GOLFWOOD HEIGHTS 557-7S6O5L3D Spacious 52 & Fantastically Custom Built 5 Level Sidesplit! Superb

info@matteirealty.ca

Location On A Cul De Sac Across From Weston Golf Course! Premium 60X131Ft Lot! Meticulously Maintained Inside & Out! Spacious Rooms Highlight Open Concept Design! Huge Eat In Kitchen Overlooks Sunken Family Room W/ Walk Out To Covered Patio, Bbq & Large Concrete Pool! Finished Lower Level With Royal Lepage Porritt Real Second Kitchen, Sauna, Rec Room/Games Room & Walk In Estate, Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated Refrigerated Cold Room! Superbly Kept & Updated $1,299,888

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4PM

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DOUG MOORE

Brokers

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GEORGE VARKONYI Broker

231-3000

***PRIME LOCATION***

1176 ISLINGTON AVE. Only 2 Short Blocks South Of Islington Subway. Walk To Shops, Boutiques & Eateries. Originally Builder’s Solid Brick- 3Brm- Brick Bungalow- Hardwood Throughout Main Flr., Crown Moulding, Corner Windows, Pot Lights, Fireplace. Many Updates Over Recent Yrs. With An Royal Lepage Real Engineer’s Meticulous Oversight! Sep. Entr. To Finished Bsmt Estate Services Ltd., With Above Grade Windows+4th Bdrm+Den. Roughed -In Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated Kit. Waiting For Your Personal Touch +Total of 4 pkg spots. 416

SUSAN QUAGLIERI Sales Representative

524-0401

SCARLETT AND EGLINTON/EDENBRIDGE

35 FONTENAY COURT. #1107 Nestled in the lush neighbourhoods 416 of Edenbridge-Humber Valley,James Gardens Gem!! Penthouse realestatebydesign.expert with soaring 10 foot ceilings and 227 sf of wrap around balcony enhanced with 3 walkouts from bedrooms and Living area. Two Bedrooms, + Den and two full bathrooms, (Master ensuite bathroom). Spectacular views of the City, James Gardens and Edenbridge-Humber Valley Community. Included is one parking space and a locker, and 2 bicyle racks. Amenities include; Indoor Porritt Real Estate., Brokerage pool, Party Room, Roof Top Terrane with gardens and BBQ’s, Gym, Independently Owned and Operated Theatre, Guest Suites, Pet Spa and Media Room, 24 Hour Conceirge.

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Tina Klein Stanley, Broker

www.tinaklein.com • 416 743-3832

REXDALE REAL ESTATE

Christine Simpson

$329,900

$819,900 Situated on a pie shaped lot is this fabulous well loved 3 Bedroom Bungalow with 2 bedroom basement in-Law Suite. Warm Oak Hardwood floors, Eat-in Kitchen with built in corner bench and table, off the Master Bedroom is a sliding glass door walking out the 3 season Sun room which overlooks the fabulous lot. Privacy galore. Of course there is Central Air for those hot days in July and August. This is a great house. For A Picture Tour Visit www.TinaSellsRexdale.com.

LUXURY LIVING AT PALACE PIER!

416.236.1871

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OPEN WEEKEND 2-4 PM • Photo ID Please OPEN WEEKEND 2-4 PM • Photo ID Please 9 Baby Point Terrace ~ $2,100,000. ~ ‘Home Smith’ ~ 4+1 Bdrm ~ 3 Bath 3 Baby Point Road ~ $1,495,000. ~ 4+1 Bdrm ~ City Garden Reno’d Kitchen ~ Main Floor Family Room ~ Cul-De-Sac~ 50’x150’ Lot Open Concept Main ~ 2nd Floor Family Room ~ Join The Baby Point Club! t Li ste

This Is An Ideal Starter, This Well Loved 3 Bedroom Backsplit Backs Onto Greenbelt. Large Living/Dining Room Combination With Picture Window Overlooking The Front Garden. Convenient Galley Eat-In Kitchen, 3 Generous Bedrooms With Parquet Floors, Nice Size Master With Double Closet Overlooking The Backyard, The Recreation Room Is Massive With A Log Burning Fireplace And A 3Pce Bathroom. For A Picture Tour Visit www.TinaSellsRexdale.com.

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This Corner Unit Is “One Of A Kind” With 10’ Ceilings Giving You The Feeling Of Spaciousness. 1 Bedroom, Plus Den. You’ll Love The Kitchen With The Deep Sink And Granite Counters And Breakfast Bar. The Living Room Has A Walk-Out To The Enclosed Terrace. The Amenities Are Fabulous. You’ll Love The Gym And The Pool On The Roof. The Roof Has A Special Area For B.B.Q. Sitting And Enjoying The Spectacular View. This Is “One Of A Kind!” 2 Parking Spots. For A Picture Tour Visit www.TinaSellsRexdale.com.

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OPEN WEEKEND 2-4 PM • Photo ID Please OPEN WEEKEND 2-4 PM • Photo ID Please 1196 Kipling Avenue ~ $1,495,000. ~ Generous 4 Bdrm ~ 3 1/2 Bath 27 Innisfree Court ~ $1,395,000. ~ ‘Swansea’ Tranquil Reverse Ravine Reno’d + 3 Storey Addition ~ Custom Design ‘Richelieu’ Maple Kitchen 3 Bdrm ~ 2 1/2 Bath ~ 5 Level Back Split ~ Open Concept Main

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4PM

Keller Williams Neighbourhood Realty, Brokerage 2968 Dundas St.W., #303 Toronto, Ontario M6P IY8

416.236.1392

Exquisite Kingsway Area Bungalow

4653 DUNDAS ST. W. $1,199,000 Chic custom built bungalow on a beautifully landscaped 50x150 lot. Open concept living room, dining room with walkout to deck overlooking lush landscaped yard with cascading rock garden. Bright sunny gourmet kitchen, master bedroom with ensuite, above ground lower level with walkout to yard and extra kitchenette. Large functional driveway with easy access to shops, schools and transit. A must see!

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4PM $

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99 1,4

DANKO TCHORNI Sales Representative

D: 416 274-4418 O: 416 234-2424

Sutton Group Old Mill Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

17 GLENN ARTHUR DR

Beautifully Updated 4 Bedrs Family Home On Quiet Street. Renovated >> functional Custom Chef’s Kitchen W/ Central Island/Big Granite Counter/Ss Appliances. Main Level Wire Brushed Hardwood Flrs Diagonal Cut. Temper Glass Sowers/Jacuzzi/Closets W/Built In Organizers.Over Size Isolated Garage (10Ft Door). Short Walk To School/Trails & Parks. Minutes Downtown/Qew/427/ Public Transportation > a Must See!

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RE/MAX WEST REALTY INC., BROKERAGE

635-1232

416

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Do you know someone making a difference in mental health? The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Difference Makers is a national movement to nominate and celebrate 150 Canadians making that difference. CAMH is celebrating the significant progress being made in Canada to im-

prove diagnosis and treatment, and to break down the stigma around mental illness and addiction. Nominate a person with lived experience, a caregiver or family member, a health professional, a researcher, an advocate or a philanthropist. Visit differencemakers.camh.ca to make your nomination.

The nomination must include a synopsis of the person’s contribution to mental health and the nominee’s contact information. Materials that support a nomination may be included. Nominees must be Canadian or a Canadian resident. Nomination deadline is 9 p.m. EST on Canada Day, July 1.

CITYHALL

New bike lanes proposed New bike lanes are on tap for Renforth Drive in Etobicoke and on various streets surrounding downtown Toronto in 2017. Toronto’s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will be considering the $250,000 addition to the city’s bicycle network at its May 9 meeting. The report from city staff recommends install-

ing bicycle lanes on Renforth Drive between Eglinton Avenue West and Rathburn Road in Etobicoke. As well, the report recommends installing contraflow bicycle lanes on Bellevue Avenue between Wales Avenue and a point 40 metres south of College Street; Dennison Avenue northbound between Queen Street West and Wales Ave-

nue; and Wolesley Street westbound between Augusta and Denison Avenues. Other lanes include an eastbound lane on Davenport Road between Spadina and Madison Avenues, and switching the contraflow bike lane on Waterloo Avenue between Dufferin Street and Gladstone from westbound to eastbound.

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l Saturday, May 6 Fabulous Spring Sale WHEN: 8:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: All Saints’ Kingsway Anglican Church, 2850 Bloor St. W., Toronto CONTACT: 416-2331125 COST: All Saints’ Kingsway Anglican Church is holding its annual Spring Sale. Huge indoor garage sale WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 286, 11 Irwin Road, Toronto CONTACT: LadiesAuxiliary286@hotmail.com COST: Attic Treasures, Collectibles, Vintage Items, Toys, Jewelery, Books, House Wares, Glassware, Bake Table,Snacks, drinks and lunch items available. Spring Tea & Craft WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Horner Ave Seniors Centre, 320 Horner Ave., Toronto CONTACt: 416-394-6001 A wonder selection of home baked goodies and beautiful handcrafted items. Enjoy a delicious assortment of sandwiches and sweets in our tearoom. 30th Anniversary Redmond Reunion WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 11:30 p.m

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tage of the opportunities that come from gardening in the city. Lakeshorts International Short Film Festival - AGF Gala WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 1:00 a.m WHERE: The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Toronto CONTACT: Meagan Dolmage, mdolmage@holmespr.com, www.lakeshorts.ca COST: $65.00 Lakeshorts International Short Film Festival will bring the world of vanguard short filmmaking to Toronto’s lakeshore on May 5 and 6.

l Sunday, May 7 Learn to Speed Skate WHEN: 5:45 p.m - 6:50 p.m WHERE: MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence, 400 Kipling Avenue, Toronto CONTACT: TSSCregistrar@gmail.com COST: Kids aged six to 12 are invited by the Toronto Speed Skating Club to learn the basics of speed skating in a fun environment. Participants must be able to skate forward one full map of the rink and stop.

Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival WHEN: 9:30 a.m WHERE: Various venues, Various venues, Toronto CONTACT: info@contactphoto.com, http://www.scotiabankcontactphoto.com COST: Free, some venues require admission Over 200 locations throughout Toronto. Check www.scotiabankcontactphoto.com for specific locations. Don Valley Art Club WHEN: 12:00 p.m WHERE: Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Road, Toronto CONTACT: Don Valley Art Club, In celebration of Canada 150, more than 100 members of the Don Valley Art Club will illustrate how Canada has inspired their work, May 3-14. Special arts day for kids May 7. For details, visit https://donvalleyartclub.com/

days, May 4-7. Various venues and times, adult content, 18-plus recommended. Check out http:// shedotfestival.com/ for more information.

SheDot Festival WHEN: 12:00 p.m WHERE: Various venues, East-end, Toronto CONTACT: info@shedotfestival.com COST: Toronto’s Festival of Funny Women offering 23 shows, 4 workshops and 2 free panels over 4

Jane’s Walk 2017 WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Various venues, Various venues, Toronto CONTACT: janeswalk.org/toronto Jane’s Walks take place all over the city throughout the May 5-7 weekend. Visit http://www.janeswalk.org/toronto to view the

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full schedule of walking tours. Hot Docs WHEN: 2:30 p.m WHERE: Various venues, Various venues, Toronto CONTACT: info@hotdocs.ca COST: Various prices, some free Hot Docs, North America’s largest documentary festival, presenting its 24th edition with 200+ films from across the globe and welcoming hundreds of international filmmakers and industry delegates to Toronto to May 7.

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LETTER

Tory, Wynne escalate passive aggressiveness The mutual acts of passive aggression between the provincial Liberals and the Mayor of Toronto continued to escalate this week - as not coincidentally, the implications of Kathleen Wynne’s penultimate budget before the elections in 2018 continued to sink in across the city. Wynne’s budget taken on its own was a good shot at redemption for a government that seemed out of options. It is balanced thanks to a robust economy, and offers up some real benefits to be enjoyed across a broad swathe of youthful voters. Pharma-Care for Ontarians under 25, tougher rent controls and a foreign buyer’s tax to maybe make housing more affordable ... If anything can get out the elusive under-25 tenant vote, this just might. Fix public housing and fund transit expansion? Not this time, the premier has decided. So on Sunday, Mayor Tory mo-

DAVID NICKLE The City seyed on over to Etobicoke North, to give Liberal MPP Shafiq Qaadri something to worry about besides a possible 2018 challenge from former local councillor and mayoral candidate Doug Ford. He knocked on doors, shook his head at the state of disrepair of public housing, and handed out flyers that, coincidentally I am sure, had the same red, white and blue colour scheme of the traditional Ford family election material. The next day, he had Progres-

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sive Conservative leader Patrick Brown over to City Hall for a chat, and a duet heaping more shame on the Wynne government for such an egregious snub of Toronto’s infrastructure needs. Steven Del Duca, Ontario’s Transportation Minister, was literally waiting for reporters in the hall - to tell us that Tory had crossed a sort of line, going to Etobicoke North and campaigning against a Liberal as he did. Liberal Peter Milzcyn, a former city councillor now representing Etobicoke Lakeshore, reminded us that Progressive Conservatives don’t have a great record on funding transit and housing in Toronto. Best to settle in for the long haul: another year at least, and who knows how much longer if they both get re-elected. Reach David Nickle at dnickle@insidetoronto.com

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Use of runway not due to weather To the editor: Re: Pearson issues apology, April 27 The GTAA’s assertion that the unprecedented daily use of the north/south runways is due to weather conditions is entirely false. Never, in the entire history of the airport has it been necessary to use the north/south runways for 20-plus days in a row. A review of weather conditions since runway 05/23 construction began shows nothing out of the ordinary, yet GTAA/NavCan finds it necessary to use the north/south runways extensively when the winds are well within tolerable limits. At times the winds are less than 5 knots, but the planes keep coming.

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