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Etobicoke’s Christ the King and St. Teresa Catholic schools will be closing in June and amalgamating as The Holy Trinity. The new school building, currently under construction, is expected to welcome students in January.

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DAVID NICKLE dnickle@insidetoronto.com Rexdale was not kind to Terrence Rodriguez.

Seventeen years ago, Rodriguez - biologically female at the time - came out to his family as a lesbian.

"I had Holy Water sprinkled on me," recalled Rodriguez. "Half of my family disowned me."

At 14 years old, Rodriguez left the Roman Catholic school he was attending, Monsignor Percy Johnson, and enrolled in Kipling Collegiate. When he later concluded that he needed to transition, it didn’t get any better - finding that many in the school’s large cohort of socially conservative Muslim students were just as unwelcoming as the Roman Catholic kids from Monsignor Johnson.

"I didn’t really escape it," he said. "I was always looking over my shoulder people were heckling me, following me home from school, writing graffiti on my locker. I think the scariest was that there was a perception by males in the community that all I had to do was have sexual relations with them and I would change my mind."

In 2003 Rexdale under those circumstances, Rodriguez felt he had a stark choice.

"Do I stay in the closet and be safe, or do I come out and look over my shoulder? And I realized I may have to watch over my shoulder, but I would be safe because I wouldn’t have the threat of selfharm or committing suicide. That was the ultimate fear."

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Terrence Rodriguez was at Toronto City Hall, to help raise the Rainbow Flag along with Tornto PFLAG. He founded Rex Pride, a Rexdale group helping LGBTQ young people in north Etobicoke. ents and Families of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) flag raising this month at Toronto City Hall, on behalf of the organization he founded in 2012, Rex Pride.

Rodriguez started the organization after having spent time as a youth worker, who because of his identity was frequently referred cases of young people struggling with their sexual and gender identities. He eventually got tired of simply referring those people to agencies in downtown Toronto, and saw a need to establish a local agency to help his young

clients deal with their sexuality in the community in which they lived.

In a real sense, the organization is a response to Rodriguez’ experience: growing up queer on the edges of a city that is arguably internationally famous for its openness to LGBTQ people.

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And finally, there are simple socioeconomic factors.

"It’s a lower income neighbourhood, people are living in poverty, dealing with issues with that, and racially profiled people.

You have gangs and violence - so that the queer community is completely

suppressed and isolated," he said.

Rex Pride is an effort to break through that isolation and Rodriguez acknowledges, it’s a big job.

The group, which currently is helping 20 youth, has received a four-year Trillium Ontario grant to do outreach in the community and so far has partnered with four area schools to help make for a safer environment for LGTBQ young people.

"It’s not a Band-Aid fix," he said. "People say, oh do training for an hour?

That’s not enough. For community work there has to be an idea of what’s going on. There’s the policies and procedures reviews (for institutions). There is the staff training, a minimum one day and has to be followed up annually."

And for the young people Rex Pride helps?

"I have my journey, we all have our own journeys, but I can’t tell anyone what their journey is," said Rodriguez at the podium below the Rainbow flag at City Hall. "We don’t tell people what they need to do. We just let them tell us what they need from us."

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The area has challenges in common with many poorer inner suburban neighbourhoods. There is first the physical isolation, which makes it a challenge in terms of finances and time to travel to downtown neighbourhoods where LGTBQ communities are thicker on the ground.

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Death of on-site parking for Blue Goose Tavern patrons worries neighbours CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com Proposed parking - or rather the perceived lack thereof - has proven problematic for Mimico residents concerned by future plans for the Blue Goose Tavern site.

In addition to "retaining and restoring" the existing four-storey tavern and its 18 upper-floor rental units, an Allegra Homes development application currently under consideration for 1 Blue Goose St. seeks develop 13 townhouse units on the 2,240-square-metre property - an infill development that would eat up the popular watering hole’s 66-space parking lot.

That prospect didn’t sit well with many of the 40 or so local residents who gathered to discuss the proposal during a cityhosted community consultation on May 17.

"I live just across the street from the Blue Goose, and on the weekends you can’t get parking over there because people don’t use public transit," said Marsha Sands, a Cavell Street resident.

"It says in the application not to worry, that there won’t be a lot of parking on the street, but where are the 50- to 100-odd cars going to park, then?"

In total, the Blue Goose development application proposes 19 on-site parking spaces - one beneath each of the 13 townhouse units, five surface spots for residents of the 18 rental dwelling units, and one carshare space.

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Architect Thomas Payne describes his plans for the Blue Goose Tavern, during a public consultation meeting held at St. Leo Catholic School. ed Blue Goose Tavern which, if approved, will include a new basement microbrewery, a rejuvenated ground-level restaurant, and an east-side addition.

Instead, all tavern-related parking will be relocated to area streets - a situation some loyal patrons argued would "kill" the Blue Goose, a tavern fa-

mous for its sponsorship of local hockey and lacrosse teams.

"A big part of the Blue Goose’s heritage is the aspect of its sports affiliation. A lot of teams have roots going there to enjoy a drink after a game," said one long-time patron.

"But, the way you’ve got it constructed, the lack of parking is going to kill any business - I guarantee it."

While BA Group, a consulting firm working on the Blue Goose application, conceded that the proposed on-site parking allotment of 19 spaces falls short of requirements under both the Former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code and City of Toronto bylaws, BA’s transportation planning consultant Alun Lloyd cited several recent studies that indicate the parking proposals may prove sufficient.

BA Group consultants studied "peak observed demands" on Blue Goose’s

patron parking lot at several dates and peak times in June, August and September of last year, concluding that parking demand ranged between 22 and 39 vehicles.

Meanwhile, the onstreet parking supply within 300 metres of the Blue Goose during those same peak periods of parking demand ranged between 55 and 105 spaces, according to BA Group’s report, which concluded that "on-street parking supply can reasonably and acceptably accommodate such short-term demands."

"What we’re asking of you as a community, is for a project like this, is that parking situation something that you would be able to live with?" Lloyd inquired of local residents at the May 17 meeting.

The answer he received, as voiced in unison by a number of those present, was an emphatic "no".

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Weathered flags should be grounded With Canada Day celebrations, marking the 150th year in our nation’s history, rapidly approaching, flags will be flying from coast to coast.

In many cases, bright, pristine Canadian flags will be front and centre at legions, government offices, businesses, and private residences. They’ll be prominent at countless special events and even attached to cars and trucks. And, unfortunately, there might be a few cases where our cherished symbol looks less than pristine, maybe even a bit ragged and threadbare.

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To display a weathered, shabby version is to do a disservice to this most important symbol of our nation.

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Bringing stories of Toronto’s suburbs downtown I remember being disappointed two years ago when the Toronto Public Library released the Toronto Poetry Map. It’s a great idea: dots on the map, each linked to a snippet of verse describing that place, or this intersection in the city.

Except, some downtown places had overlapping dots, swollen with multiple mentions. All of Scarborough had just four dots.

The Toronto Zoo, Scarborough Bluffs, and the Hav-A-Nap Motel got mentioned, but not much else.

For our other suburbs, things weren’t much better.

Etobicoke, on that map, was a poetry desert. Ditto, East York.

Where were the words describing them? How can this be a city whose stories

MIKE ADLER Edges of Toronto are all set south of Lawrence, east of the Humber River, or west of Victoria Park?

Catherine Hernandez, the author of Scarborough, a novel published this month, is one of the first to take this challenge head on.

Her book crams in so much Scarborough: women working at a nail salon and a massage parlour,

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men going to East Point Park for sex, the Scarborough East Pow Wow, a school literacy centre, a Caribbean restaurant, fights at a dollar store, fantasies of orangutans escaping the zoo.

The best-known Toronto novels and poetry are about the old Toronto, partly because many are set in Toronto of the past.

So, I’m grateful for the "What’s Your Story?" contest from which the Ontario Book Publishers Organization started to draw out diverse, but unpublished, writers from Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke and East York.

"Diverse people produce diverse stories," says Holly Kent, executive director, but it’s hard to get suburban writers to literary

events happening downtown. "It can seem very insular to an outsider."

This is the second year the group has received stories and poems inspired by these four former suburban cities. Once again, Kent says, the contest jury was "floored" by their quality.

You’ll be able to see this year’s winners reading their work this fall.

Now that the city’s major art groups and festivals are finally discovering the suburbs, the literary scene is making it out there too.

Through fiction, we’ll find more of the truth about this city. We might finally understand each other.

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And it’s not on a whim.

There are more than 400,000 people employed in the tech sector in the city and it is still growing. Because of that, the City of Toronto is putting more emphasis on nurturing its tech talent. According to Scarborough Southwest councillor Michelle Holland, the city’s first appointed official as advocate for the innovation economy, it starts by tackling the sector’s branding issue.

"Toronto really punches above its weight when it comes to being a tech city.

It’s the number 1 city for startups and a great place for people to start and grow a business," Holland said.

"But the problem is our own Canadian-ness, we don’t beat the drum enough. These guys are top talent at the forefront of thought leadership and innovation and we need to show that. The tech talent in Toronto is doing phenomenal and we just need to get the word out and not be so shy about it. We need to get over that."

Her role, although still in its

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"We’re trying to retain talent and talent stays because they have opportunities to build their business.

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draw it from other countries you need opportunities, and we’re always looking at how to do that," Holland explained.

In the last few years, Toronto has continued to push and create these opportunities for startups by offering incubators, accelerators and access to the tech community and it’s beginning to pay off. Toronto has a growing startup ecosystem containing between 2,500 and 4,100 active tech startups, according to a 2016 report released by TechToronto. It also states Toronto is the strongest startup ecosystem in Canada.

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"There are over 60 incubators and accelerators from idea-stage programs like The Founder Institute to early-stage incubators like the DMZ, and bigger organizations

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But Toronto wasn’t always that way Rickett describes. Grant Brigden, the founder of Rover Parking, an app that allows residents to rent out their driveway as a parking spot in the city, remembers a time when Toronto was floundering to grasp what startups needed to thrive in the city.

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He launched Rover Parking about two years ago and for eight years, until 2010, he worked in Silicon Valley for the company OpenWaves, which was later sold. He admits that when he decided to try and get funding for the company in the city, it was different from Silicon Valley, Toronto was "super frustrating".

"When we started there wasn’t much help. The problem Toronto had, if I had to simplify it, was they were confused between scale up and startup," he explained.

"When we went looking for money, they asked for things like metrics that startups don’t have yet.

Those numbers come at the stage of a scale up."

But Toronto has improved, he said, mainly due to the rush of companies like Facebook, Autodeck and Slack taking notice of Toronto’s potential.

"We’re starting to see a lot of organizations starting to realize they need to set up in Toronto because the next wave of entrepreneurs and startups will be a lot bigger in Toronto than the wave before that," Brigden said.

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We’re just starting to scratch the surface on what Toronto’s tech communities can do."

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High schools’ Relays for Life raise six digits TAMARA SHEPHARD tshephard@insidetoronto.com Two Etobicoke high schools’ years-long Relay for Life championing recently marked six-digits in fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Silverthorn Collegiate students and staff hit the $250,000 mark, while Martingrove Collegiate students and staff reached $100,000 in fundraising with this year’s relay, held at the schools on May 12.

"Oh my God, this is amazing. It’s giving to such a good cause," said Mia Vucurovic, a Grade 12 Silverthorn Collegiate student who was the school’s relay event captain.

"Who hasn’t been affected by cancer in their life?

Everyone wants to make a difference."

During a Relay for Life event, teams of family, friends, colleagues or students walk around a track to

celebrate cancer survivors, remember lost loved ones and to commit to raise funds to fight all types of cancer.

"Relay for Life is a community of people fighting back against cancer," the Canadian Cancer Society states on its website.

Cancer survivors kicked off both schools’ relays by walking the survivors’ lap before being joined by bright-eyed, eager students.

People in the community were also encouraged to participate.

Both relays reflected a festival-like atmosphere with carnival games and activities, including Twister, Nerf guns, water balloon fights and cookie decorating.

Silverthorn raised $30,000 at this year’s event.

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come the school’s top relay fundraiser this year.

"It was cool and encouraging for everyone else," Mia said. "We were all blown away by it."

Martingrove surpassed $40,000, a fundraising high in the event’s four-year history.

"Relay for Life is so personal. It brings people together," said Grade 12 Martingrove Collegiate student Mugdha Dave, 17, who cochaired the event with fellow student, Dafina Miftari.

After Breast Cancer’s Susan Fulford spoke before the survivors’ lap, while Ivan Szlapetis spoke at the luminary ceremony of his treatment; he is the husband of a teacher.

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School communities began transition early l Continued from page 1

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"Basically, we’ll be taking a walk down memory lane," Aube said of the events, which will include historic photo displays, the creation of time capsules, and meet-and-greet opportunities.

"We want to recognize the histories of St. Teresa (circa 1957) and Christ the King (circa 1947), but at the same time we want to celebrate The Holy Trinity and look forward to the next step, too."

That next step, Aube added, is the amalgamation of the 275-studentstrong Christ the King school community with that of St. Teresa’s 210 students - all under one roof as The Holy Trinity Hammerheads.

To those ends, a brand new, three-storey, 530-pupil kindergarten to Grade 8 school is currently under construction in the heart of south Etobicoke to house the amalgamated Holy Trinity school community.

Once complete, students are expected to move into the new school, located on Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, just south of Lake Shore Boulevard West, in January.

For 10-year-old Christ the King student Margaret Dela Cruz, and her classmate Arnica Nandur, 11, the move will be bittersweet.

"What I’m looking forward to in the new school is making new friends and a new beginning, because I can start over and try to concentrate a bit more," Margaret said.

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To help ease the transition of the merge and move for both students and staff alike, Aube said the school communities at Christ the King and St. Teresa have embarked on several joint projects and outings together over the last year or so.

"We’ve been trying to do absolutely everything we can to bridge the two school communities. The kids have gone on trips together, we’ve gone on overnight camps together, we’ve done play days, guest speakers, and we’ve even had some joint parent council meetings together, just to kind of merge communities so that it’s as seamless as possible," she said, noting that a joint fun fair is also in the works for next month.

"Both these schools have strong histories, with two strong and amazing communities, so I’m excited to see them finally come together."

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Charming 3 bedroom home in sought after tree lined Cul-De-Sac is ideal for young children. This lovingly maintained home offers gummwood wainscotting and trim, french doors and hardwood throughout. Gracious living room with picturesque alcove leads to formal, full suite dining room. eat-in kitchen with w/o to deck and lush gardens. Large master bedroom with walk-in closet, 2 other ample-sized bedrooms. Numerous updates including roof, windows and much more. Full basement with private Remax Professionals entrance waiting for your personal touch. Walk to desirable schools, parks, transportation and trendy shops. One bus to subway and Bloor/West and Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated minutes to downtown.

SOLD OVER ASKING SAT/SUN OPEN HOUSE 2-4 PM TA 1S Top ucer d Pro

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FRANK LEO Broker 917-5466

www.GetLeo.com Re/Max West Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

FRANK LEO Broker MIMICO CHARMER Renovated Character Home on Large Lot in Coveted Area.

Gumwood Trim and Leaded Windows surround modern Kitchen and Baths. 9 ft Ceilings! Build into Attic or Top Up. Potential Bsmt Apt. Flagstone Patio. A Rare Find, Only $799,000!

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917-5466 MARKLAND WOODS PENTHOUSE

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Completely renovated 2 plus 1 bdrm penthouse with unobstructed view of downtown Mississauga in highly coveted “Millgate Manor� loaded with amenities.

Spacious living and dining room, beautifully upgraded gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, 2 full bathrooms, 2 walkouts Re/Max West Realty to large separate balconies, large master retreat with ensuite, large walk-in closet and private walkout to balcony +++. Near transit, schools, parks, major hwys, Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated shopping plus much, much more! Simply move in and enjoy! Only $599,900.

JEFF MACKO Sales Representative 30 Years Experience

144 CLEARBROOKE CIRCLE

Great Home In Mature Family Neighbourhood! Detached, 3+1 Bdrm, Eat-in Kitchen, Bright Living Room W/ French Doors 416 To Dining Room, New Thermal Windows, Hwd Flrs, Renovated www.JeffMacko.com Main Bath, Finished Basement with 4th Bdrm, 2 Washrooms, Large Private Patio In Backyard, Fenced Yard, Great Yard For Kids, Double Drive. Schools-Ttc-Shopping-Highways--High Efficiency Furnace 2011-Central Ac Unit 2011-Newer Roof Sutton West Realty Inc., Brokerage Shingles, Come to the Open House to see the Beautiful Home.

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MINUTES FROM GTA

INCREDIBLE OAKvILLE LOT 170x180 FT!

GREAT HOME/AMAzING NEIGHBOURHOOD!

Large And Completely Renovated 2-Storey Home Nestled On Gorgeous 12+ Acre Property Located In Caledon!!

Open Concept Main Floor Features An Amazing Custom Gourmet Kitchen Designed For Entertainment, Great Room With Vaulted Ceiling, Master Bedroom With W/O To Balcony. Municipal Water Recently Connected!

Future Potential…Must Be Seen Only $1,999,000!!

Majestic Woodland Lot just under half an acre across from Prestigious Appleby College. Lovely 4 Bdrm 2 Storey with addition or build the home of your dreams! Stroll to downtown Oakville or Coronation Park. Country in the City! Only

Spacious bungalow situated on 55 x 113 ft lot! 3 large bdrms, updated kitchen and baths, professionally finished basement with rec room, kitchenette, 4pc bath, large bdrm with Walk-In closet, second bdrm, laminate floors, and above grade windows. Located in high ranking school district, minutes to downtown, nearby DVP/401, transit, etc. Don’t miss it for only $1,645,000!

SOLD FOR TOP $$!!

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Children’s Miracle Network & Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation 5 ACRES IN STOUFFvILLE! Renovated Ranch Bungalow with 2 car Garage on a Huge Lot with 224 ft frontage.

Perfect to Live In or Build Your Dream Home!

Situated at the end of the road with breathtaking scenic views. Adjacent 5 acre lot also available.

Only $1,499,000.

ISLINGTON vILLAGE!!

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.

LUxURY LIvING AT PALACE PIER!

Description: Professionally designed and renovated.

3 beds, 3 baths, 2,800 sq. ft. with 2 Entrances.

Floating Staircase, Huge Master with Walk-In Dressing Room and 7 pc. Ensuite. Kitchen perfect for Entertaining large groups and family, High end Appliances. 2 Large Balconies, 2 Parking, and 5 Star Amenities. A Must See. SOLD FAST FOR TOP $$!!

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STUNNING 2+1 BDRM DOWNTOWN CONDO!

QUIET COURT!!!

CORSO ITALIA RENOvATED!

Huge 1220 sq ft Corner Suite with Unobstructed Views of Lake. Bright Posh Unit with 9ft Floor to Ceiling Windows. Fully Renovated. Quartz Counters.

Marble Baths. Best Location Next to Rogers Centre/CN Tower. Fabulous Building. 30,000 Sq Ft Amenities. Walk to Lake.

Gorgeous Multi-Level Detached Home Situated On Mature, Tree-lined Court!! Amazing Open Concept Floor Plan Features Soaring Chalet-Style Ceiling, Spacious Kitchen, Large Bedrooms, Separate Family Room & Finished Basement. Step Out Back And Enjoy The Oversized, Fully Landscaped Yard! Close To Shopping, Schools, Trails & Community Centre… A True Gem, Only $899,900

Simply Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 Storey In High Demand Neighborhood, Crown molding Throughout, Gourmet Cherry Kitchen, Granite Countertop, Built-in Pantry + Wall Unit, Formal Dining Room, Open Concept Living Room, Professionally Finished Basement, Can Be 2 Family Home, Or Great For Entertaining, Garage, Plus Much More, Only $849,900!!

SOLD FAST FOR 108% AF ASKING!!

DETACHED TORONTO 2 STOREY!

UNIQUE LOW-RISE 3 BDRM CONDO

EUROPEAN INSPIRED BEAUTY!!

5 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE!!!

SOLID BRICK BUNGALOW WITH GARAGE!

Large Brick Home on a private reverse ravine lot minutes to downtown. Huge Double Car Garage.

Newer Roof (2010), Garage Roof (2016), Hi Eff Furnace (2016) Interlocking Stone (2016), Potential Bsmt Apt. 5 Car Parking. Steps to TTC. Super Value Only $749,000!

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!

Amazing renovations in this spacious home. Sun filled kitchen with granite countertops, coffered ceiling & indirect lighting.

Bamboo flooring and crown moulding throughout the main floor.

Spa inspired bathrooms with waterfall & rainshower faucets, limestone tile & oversized soaker tubs. Updated bsmt with large rec room, additional bdrm, 4pc bath, wet bar, low voltage pot lights & sep entrance. Absolutely stunning! Only $699,900!

Backing Onto Humber River And Ravine!!

Spacious Floorplan With Modern Kitchen, Separate Living/Dining Room & Family Room, Huge Master Bedroom With Walk-In Closet & Ensuite, Built-In Garage And Much More. Close to Schools, Transit & Parks. Must Be Seen, Only $680,000!!!

Lovely 3bdrm 2bath semi-detached. Spacious open concept living/dining room. 2 Separate entrances to large finished basement with kitchen, 2 bdrms + laundry. Large yard. Garage and long private driveway for 4 cars. Wonderful street, steps to TTC, close to all amenities. Only $649,900!

RAISED BUNGALOW!!

Wonderful Detached on Large Lot with Private Double Drive. Updated Kitchen and Bath.

Potential Basement Apt. Oversized Windows.

Private Yard. Steps to Great Schools and Transit. Super Value, Only $579,900!

Large 3 bedroom 4 bathroom townhouse in quiet neighbourhood. Open concept living/dining room with walk-out to fully fenced backyard. Modern eat-in kitchen w/granite and lots of cupboards. Large Bright Finished basement with bdrm and bathroom.

Built-in garage. Excellent location. Only $549,900.

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MARKLAND WOODS PENTHOUSE

CITY LIvING AT IT’S BEST!

AMAzING OPPORTUNITY!

Completely renovated 2 plus 1 bdrm penthouse with unobstructed view of downtown Mississauga in highly coveted “Millgate Manor” loaded with amenities.

Spacious living and dining room, beautifully upgraded gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, 2 full bathrooms, 2 walkouts to large separate balconies, large master retreat with ensuite, large walk-in closet and private walkout to balcony +++. Near transit, schools, parks, major hwys, shopping plus much, much more! Simply move in and enjoy! Only $599,900.

Waterfront Residences. Large 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Split-Plan Corner Suite filled with Natural Light. Open Kitchen with S/S Appliances, Expansive Master with W/I Closet and 4 Pc Ensuite. Huge Balcony with W/O from Living and Master. Great Amenities: Indoor/Outdoor pools, Gym, Theatre, Terrace, BBQ + More. Walkscore 96! Bike Score 100. Only $579,900

Spacious 3 bedroom, Fantastic for first time buyers or investors. Great layout with eat-in kitchen, large living/ dining areas. Partially finish bright/high basement with separate entrance ideal for in-law or income potential.

Long private driveway, large yard. Great, family oriented neighbourhood. Amazing value and opportunity.

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 114% OF ASKING!!

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PORT UNION 2 STOREY! Immaculate Newer Detached with w/o Basement and two Balconies steps to the Lake. Gourmet Kitchen. Large Master with 5pc Ensuite. Potential Basement Apt. Balcony with park views. Steps to Great High School, Village Common and GO. Only $849,000

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70 x 186 RAvINE LOT! Huge 1721 Sq Ft Ranch Bungalow on prestigious street. Rare 4 bedroom basement apartment with walk out. Master with ensuite.

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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.

SOLD FOR TOP $$$!!

MIMICO CHARMER Renovated Character Home on Large Lot in Coveted Area. Gumwood Trim and Leaded Windows surround modern Kitchen and Baths. 9 ft Ceilings! Build into Attic or Top Up. Potential Bsmt Apt. Flagstone Patio. A Rare Find, Only $799,000!

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Large Living Room with 15’ Ceiling and Fireplace, Oak Stairs, and Overlooked by Dining Room. Landscaped yard featuring motorized awning and deck for entertaining.

Steps to Amenities and Transit. Easy Access to Hwy.

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Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Beautiful hardwood floors thru-out. Reno’d kitchen with modern design. Large open concept living and dining room. 3 spacious bedrooms. Beautiful views from open balcony. Above grade rec rm (or 4th bdrm) with walk out to nice fenced yard. Built-in garage. Private end unit. Only $399,900!!

HUGE 2 + 1 CONDO! Rare Renovated Penthouse Suite. Unobstructed views from Large Balcony. Updated Kitchen and Baths. Huge Den. Well Managed Building. Steps to Humber River Trails and Park. Easy Access to Highways. Super Value!

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Excellent Opportunity To Own A spacious, Open Concept Unit With Brand New Kitchen, New Flooring, New Bathroom, Beautiful View, Low Maintenance, Steps To Transit, Centrally Located, Must See, Only $189,000

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Real Estate

FOR SALE

www.homefinder.ca Jessie Ward Sales Representative RE/MAX Professionals Inc.Brokerage

Christine Simpson sales representative

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

D: 416-996-0887 O: 416-236-1241 *Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

416.236.1871

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Looking for a Fantastic School District or Are you an Empty Nester/Snowbird Custom Build 2016 Bungalow with over 3,000 sq ft of living Space in much Sought After in Agar/Rosethorn!

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‘THE KINGSWAY’

51 Princeton Road ~ $2,195,000. ‘The Kingsway’ ~ 4+1 Bdrm ~ 3 1/2 Bath Gracious Principal Rms ~ Sought After School District ~ A Home To Grow Into!

2016 Custom Built Bungalow With 10 Ft. Rear Expansion In Much Sought After Glen Agar/Rosethorn!

Over 3000Sq. Ft. Of Finished Living Space. Walking Distance To Highly Renowned Schools Rosethorn Fr.Imm./ St. Gregory. Easy Access To Ttc/Kipling Station. Open Concept Main Flr. Kitchen/Family Rm W/ Walkout, Led Pot Lights, Master With Ensuite & Walk-In Closet. Fully Finished Lower Level W/Massive Rec Rm, Office, 4th Full Bathroom, & Bedroom.

IRENE KAUSHANSKY PHILIP BROWN Sales Representative

Open House SAT & SUN 2-4PM

Helping you make the best move!

office: (416) 236-1392 direct: (416) 606-8376 email: lyle@kwnr.ca

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705-0743 416 236-1392 416

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Stunning Exec Town In Desirable Mimico! Gorgeous Open Concept Living Area Boasts Hdwd Flrs, Gas F/P, B/I Shelving, Liv Rm Wired For Speakers, Hunter Douglas Blinds... Gourmet Kit Features Granite Ctrs, Stone B/S, Centre Island, 4 S/S Appl’s, B/F Bar, Rev Osmosis Water Sys & W/O To 148 Sq.Ft. Terr... Loft Master Retreat Boasts Hdwd Flrs, W/O To Private Balc, W/I Closet With B/I Custom Closet Organizer, 5 Pc Ensuite Bath W’jacuzzi Soaker Tub.

JIM TURNBULL Royal LePage Real Estate Sales Representative Services Ltd. Brokerage 416 762-8255

DON’T MISS THIS!

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www.3850Bloor.com $849,000 OPPOSITE THE BUSY SIX POINTS PLAZA, Utilized as a dental office on the main floor/ basement for over 35 years. A great opportunity to establish a business in a very rapidly developing area .Can be a wide variety of uses. Only a short walk to Kipling subway station and Transportation Hub. Extensive condo developments throughout the surrounding area. Upstairs 2 bedroom apartment, very pristine and bright. With lovely hardwood floors and spacious eat-in kitchen and full bathroom.

If you are looking to invest, sell or lease commercial real estate. Call me.

Over 30 years of commercial and residential experience

Broker

236-1392 • 416 259-2444

Neighbourhood Realty, Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

info@ireneandphilip.com

BURNHAMTHORPE GARDENS USE HO 2-4PM N E Y OP RDA U SAT

5 LOCHWAY COURT BURNHAMTHORPE GARDENS

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51 PRENNAN AVENUE

Well-maintained family home offering the perfect space for move-up buyers not interested in monster rebuilds. Principal rooms with hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace in living room and huge windows for tons of natural light. Formal dining room overlooks yard, and the functional eat-in kitchen has walk-out to spacious deck and fenced backyard. Enjoy 4 spacious bedrooms with hardwood floors and good sized closets, master with walk-in + 2 full baths on 2nd floor. Finished basement has a bright rec room, 2nd FP and tons of storage.

Move in, enjoy as is and update slowly over time.

Sensational Etobicoke home in family oriented neighbourhood with great schools, the perfect move up for busy, growing families.

Soaring ceiling in living room, spacious dining room with French doors, convenient main floor office and laundry room. Gorgeous modern kitchen with centre island, pantry, granite counters and breakfast area that walks out to deck, combined with fantastic open family room. You won’t run out of room with 4 bedrooms, two with ensuite baths and an enormous basement with sliding glass door walk out to yard. Freshly painted in neutral tones, picture perfect and ready for you to move right in and enjoy.

Hui Wang Broker**

416-274 9789

myhometeam88@gmail.com

Pinnacle Etobicoke is located at the heart of the New City Centre.

Close to the Kipling Hub, GO Station and major highways; this magnificent master planned community offers an exciting collection of condominium homes designed just for you. With easy access to everything you love about the city – living, working and playing are possible in a location that has it all.

Make the most of every minute at Pinnacle Etobicoke Condos.

Reasons to Buy: • Steps away from Kipling Subway & GO Station • Phase 1 of a New Master Planned Community • 2 minutes driving to Highway 427 • Less than 2 minutes to Cloverdale Mall • 6 minutes to Gardiner Expressway, IKEA, Restaurants & More • Built by One of North America’s Premiere Builders – Pinnacle International

For Priority Access, please visit www.myhometeam88.com or call

416-274-9789/416-991-6288/416-843-5033/419-219-8992 We are independent real estate sales representatives with Living Realty Inc. The content of the pages is for general information, reference only. We are not liable for the use or misuse of the information. Prices, sizes, specifications, and promotions of the condos are subject to change by the builder without notice. E.&O.E.

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A Rare 5 Level 2100 + Sq Ft Comfortable & Spacious Backsplit at 84 Elmbrook Cres (North of Rathburn, West Off Renforth Rd) can view This Weekend!! Home Features Eat-in Kitchen with Granite Counter-Top on High End Cabinets. Also has lubohomes@gmail.com Under Counter-sinks and access to Backyard. 3+2 Spacious Brdrms, 3 Bathrms, One Ensuite with 3 Pce, Plenty of Rich Hardwoods and Laminates throughout, w/walk-out To enlarged Deck, Double Car Garage & Plenty of Storage. Extra Space for 2-3 Brdms on the Lower Levels…Come View this One of a Kind Home Surrounded by all Centennial Park Has to offer your Family!

LUBO SPISAK, M.A. Sales Representative 416 456-8922 lubohomes@gmail.com

This is it. Located in East Mississauga over Etobicoke Creek, 3Br TH with Single Garage, Deck on 2nd Floor,

Private Viewing Today! Asking $539,000.

Office

www.simandlgroup.com thru-out. Well maintained home waiting for your personal updates.

Basement has high ceilings, above grade windows, large Rec Rm & 3-pc bath. Steps from Royal York subway Memorial Pool, Central Arena, Kingsway Village dining & shops. Plus top schools; Lambton Kingsway, Re/Max Professionals Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated Sorrows, Etobicoke HS & Bishop Allen. Call Dave for Appt. $1,349,000

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Great Private Backyard! 4 Baths. Call Lubo/Kim for

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DAVE & MONIQUE SIMANDL Sales Representative 19 HIGHGATE RD 416 454-4715 Classic solid stone & brick 2-storey home in heart of The Kingsway!

416 236-1241 Features 3 beds, 2 baths, bright living room with fireplace, formal dmsimandl@rogers.com dining room & large family room with w/o to patio & pool. Hardwood Cell

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| Etobicoke Guardian | Thursday, May 25, 2017

Real Estate

www.homefinder.ca

JOHN FAVOT

KELLY JACK

CENTENNIAL AREA GEM! This lovely renovated residence is ideally located on a quiet tree lined crescent in the Centennial community. This wonderful home boasts: an open concept design with newly renovated kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances; gleaming hardwood flooring throughout; expansive lower level with separate side entrance; two renovated bathrooms, and private garden for entertaining. Walking distance to great schools, including Michael Power High School; TTC and parks. Just move in and enjoy the summer! 8 Richland Crescent

Broker

416 236-1871 www.kellyjack.ca kelly@kellyjack.ca YOUR GUIDE TO REAL ESTATE

Offered at $699,900

27 PERGOLA RD (MARTIN GROVE/REXDALE)

JUST LISTED

Broker of Record

3 BRITTANY COURT Beautiful Bright & Spacious Bungalow W/3+1 Bdrm, 2 Baths. Great Home on Child Friendly Court. Generous Living & Dining Rms, Family Size Eat-In Kitchen, Main Fl Laundry, Hardwood Fl Throughout, Private Side Patio Overlooks Humber Creek. Side Entrance & Terrific Lower Level W/Rec Rm, Full Kitchen, Laundry & Plenty Of Storage- Great For In-Law Suite. Steps to Parks, Humber Trail, Shops, TTC, Schools. $1,148,000

416 752-FREE (3733) jfavot@trebnet.com

More details at www.kellyjack.ca

3 Bedroom Charming Home Is Situated On Quiet, Mature Family Friendly Street W/Very Little Traffic. A Double Sized Irregular 109Ft Wide x 196Ft Deep, Pie Shaped Lot. If You Want A Backyard Paradise This Is What You Have Been Waiting For! This Home Maintains A Neutral Decor W/Lots Of Natural Light & Features Hardwood On The Main Floor. The Basement Apartment Has A Separate Entrance.

“Service is our Motto” WWW.PAULNUSCA.COM paul@paulnusca.com

Tina Klein Stanley, Broker

P: 416.236.1871 C: 416.618.8326

www.TinaSellsRexdale.com • 416 743-3832

REXDALE REAL ESTATE

$299,900

This is an ideal starter. You’ll love the spaciousness in this condo. It has been well maintained from the newly renovated Kitchen complete with breakfast bar, New Appliances, L-Shaped Living/Dining room, Warm Oak Parquet Floors, 3 generous Bedroom. The Master has a 2 pce ensuite and a Walk-In Closet. The balcony has a great view of the city. This is an ideal starter. For a picture tour please visit www.TinaSellsRexdale.com

$650,000

SOLD

Opportunity knocks. This well loved 3 bedroom bungalow has a sunken main floor family room complete with log burning fireplace.

You’ll love the Sunny bright eat-in kitchen, the basement has a separate entrance and has been finished with knotty pine panelling and a 2 pce bathroom. This home could use some updating. For the right buyer this is an opportunity. For a picture tour please visit www.TinaSellsRexdale.com E .

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$799,900 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 please visit www.TinaSellsRexdale.com

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Sunnylea Neighbourhood!

171 Prince Edward Drive S. Attention all builders and renovators!

2-storey home with good bones. Great opportunity to enter into the much sought-after Sunnylea pocket of Etobicoke! Walk to Sunnylea or Park Lawn schools. One bus to the subway, Bloor Street cafés & boutiques. Minutes to shopping, the lake, Humber River, Old Mill, both airports, downtown, restaurants, entertainment & big box stores. Property being sold in “as is” condition. 150’ deep lot with mature trees. $998,000

Coveted Glen Agar!

71 Glen Agar Drive. Stylish updated bungalow with open concept living area. 3+1 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Gorgeous granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances, centre island and skylight. California shutters, frosted French doors, built-in speakers, halogen lighting, 2 fireplaces. Separate side entrance to finished lower level with guest bedroom and large recreation room. Plenty of storage space. Mature gardens on pool-size lot that widens at rear. Steps to TTC. Close to outstanding schools, shopping, highways & both airports. $1,248,000

OPEN HOUSE SAT AND SUN 2-4

Country Living in the City!

366 Burnhamthorpe Road. Centre Hall residence. Custom granite kitchen

by Marcon features centre island/breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, breakfast area with walk-out to deck, patio, large south-facing perennial gardens & mature trees. 3+1 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 fireplaces, skylight. Main floor powder room & den. Hardwood & travertine floors. Leaded glass windows. Oversized garage via private oversized driveway! Steps to TTC, library, shopping & schools. Close to highways, the airport, restaurants and entertainment. Quiet home set back on an incredible 66’x146.33’ lot. Just pull out the Adirondack chairs and watch the world go by! $1,488,000

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$659,900 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 please visit www.TinaSellsRexdale.com

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Your Neighbourhood Realtor

of Etobicoke

KINGSWAY

GLEN AGAR/WEST DEANE

STONEGATE-QUEENSWAY

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4PM

RANDY YETMAN

Proudly selling Stonegate – Queensway and throughout Etobicoke for 25 years!

RAINBOW’S END 3 PUCKERIDGE CRES.

#1306 – 1135 Royal York Rd Exquisitely Appointed penthouse series suite at the James Club. 2 Bedrooms + Den, split plan -1308 Sq Ft – bright spacious open concept with 10’ ceilings. Each bedroom has its own ensuite. Approx 55K In Designer Upgrades including new gourmet kitchen, Upgraded S/S Appliances, Lighting, Mouldings, Hardware, and Closet Organizers.

Well designed building amenities. Close to Shopping & Public Transit. A must see! $849,000

Thinking of Moving?

Call Randy…..

And Start Packing!

FRI, MVA • Broker & Appraiser

416.460.9236 randy@randyyetman.com

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The demand for homes are at a record high. Low inventory has raised the value and demand of your home. If you are looking to sell, call me for NO-Obligation Market evaluation. Your home maybe worth more than you think.

416.236.6000 Dir: 416.333.6178

GiannoneRealty@gmail.com

Independently Owned and Operated

416.769.1616

For Sale - $479,000 PH2-55 Harrison Garden Blvd This Fabulous & Functional 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Penthouse Suite At The Mansions Of Avondale Could Be Yours. Stand Out Features Include 9’ Ceilings W/ Crown Moulding, Open Balcony, Upgraded Floors, 1 Parking, 1 Locker, Concierge, Indoor Pool, Gym, Guest Suites, Visitor Parking, Party Room. The Bright Kitchen Has A Large Window, Granite Floors & Granite Counters. Just Steps To Transit, Shopping & Parks. A Great Community To Live In & Call Home.

Sales Representative

Sutton West Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned And Operated

416.565.3332

www.JeffMacko.com

Sutton West Realty Inc., Brokerage

ALDERWOOD

RAMIRO BRAGA

LEAH GIANNONE Sales Representative Off:

30 Years Experience Re/Max West Realty Inc., Brokerage

MIMICO

PERSONAL • PROFESSIONAL • SERVICE

Sun Filled 3+1 Bungalow. Renovated Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, Thermal Windows, 2 Baths, Sep Entrance To Finished Basement with Family Room, 4th Bedroom Office and Large Workshop Room, 8 1/2 Ft Ceilings in Basement, Above Ground Windows, Dble Drive. Pie Shape Treed Lot, Steps To Glen Agar Park, West Deane Park, Miles Ravine Trails. Ideal For A First Time Buyer! The Best Schools! Princess Margaret Jrk-5, John G. Althouse 6-8 Gifted, St Gregory’s Sep K-8, Martingrove C.I. This Ad Gives You a Glimpse of What You’ll See. Come to the Open House While it is still Available.

JEFF MACKO Sales Representative

RANDY YETMAN

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O: 416.234.2424 C: 416.457.6009

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

rbraga@rogers.com • www.ramirobraga.com

Alderwood was originally known as New Toronto Park or New Toronto Heights, or simply as “the place above the tracks”. Alderwood was the home of the six O’Connor sisters who achieved great fame in the 1910’s touring North America’s vaudeville theatres. The O’Connor sisters were often featured on the same bill with stars such as Jimmie Durante, Al Jolson and Sophia Tucker.

ALDERWOOD HISTORY: Alderwood’s farms began to be subdivided for residential development in the 1920’s however most of this neighbourhood’s development occurred after World War II. Many of the streets in Alderwood are named after the original farmers in this area including Brown, Evans, Lunness and Horner.

The Alderwood name officially came into use in 1933 when the local post office was opened. Robert Johnson a long time Alderwood resident, is credited with originating the name Alderwood.

He derived this name from the First Nations word “Etobicoke,” meaning “the place where the alders grow”.

CONSUMER FEATURE

Pearson runway rehab complete Humber College celebrates 50 years in style CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com

Construction is now officially complete on Canada’s busiest runway.

In a special e-update sent out to local residents before 7 p.m. May 16, Toronto Pearson International Airport’s Community Engagement team announced that the 46day project to rehabilitate Runway 05/23 had been completed earlier in the evening.

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) first embarked on the construction work - which included 200,000 square metres of asphalt resurfacing, 23,000 cubic metres of concrete excavation and replacement, and 420 kilometres of line paint markings - on March 28.

Over the course of the project, 05/23’s east-west

runway was either partially or fully closed, meaning much of its traffic - which totals roughly 202,000 planes a year - was diverted to other runways, namely its north/ south runways.

That diversion lead to a surge in noise complaints from Etobicoke residents living in the impacted communities of Alderwood, Long Branch and Markland Wood, as well as Mississauga residents.

GTAA officials assured those residents yesterday that, with the reopening of Runway 05/23, runway usage will now "return to mainly easterly or westerly configurations."

Additionally, officials also announced that a third phase of the rehabilitation project, which was originally slated to be undertaken this fall, was folded into the

recently completed phase 1 and 2 to "reduce the impact on our passengers and local residents."

While the rehabilitation work on Runway 05/23 was Pearson’s only planned runway construction project planned for 2017, GTAA officials warned that some short-term closures of runways can still occur throughout the year for various reasons. For more information or to register a noise complaint, contact the GTAA’s Noise Management Office at http://bit.ly/2pWdu0P or 416-247-7682.

Interested residents are also encouraged to attend Toronto Pearson’s next Community Environment and Noise Advisory Committee (CENAC) meeting on June 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the GTAA Administration Building, 3111 Convair Dr.

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY

Humber opened its doors to its very first students on September 11, 1967. That year, there were 439 students and about 30 instructors. Extra-curricular activities included a baby carriage race, a formal dance, hockey and curling games, drama productions, a school newspaper called Ad Hoc and something called “The Pink Onion.”

The editor of The Collage, Humber’s first yearbook, called the new school “a practical dream which has come true in a world of reality.”

And that’s exactly what it was.

Ontario’s college system started in 1967, when the Ontario provincial government created 24 colleges of applied arts and technology in response to a growing need for skilled workers and accessible, affordable career education. Humber’s first campus was at 3495 Lake Shore Blvd. W., just west of the current Lakeshore campus.

Since then, Humber has changed. Significantly.

Almost 31,000 students. Three campuses. More than 180 programs, including certificates, diplomas, postgraduate programs and honours bachelor’s degrees. 215,000 alumni.

In those 50 years, our students, staff and faculty have done some pretty impressive things: • In 2017, our students won seven medals at the Skills Ontario competition: three gold, two silver and two bronze • We were named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers two years in a row (2016 and 2017) • Our athletes won numerous Ontario Colleges

Athletic Association and Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association tournaments and awards • Our professors and alumni are regularly nominated for – and win – JUNO and Grammy awards • A team of Humber students, grads and faculty won gold, beating 54 other teams at the Culinary Olympics in Germany • Ron Suter, a 1981 marketing graduate, won the 2016 Premier’s Award for Business. Suter is executive vice-president of NBCUniversal Television and New Media Distribution Canada, and Universal Studios Canada • Our esteemed School for Writers, which turned 25 last year, has more than 330 alumni who have published more than 1,000 books To mark our 50th anniversary, there are some great things planned.

There’s a website – www.humber50.ca – with archival photos, alumni profiles and an ongoing series of “memorable moments” from each of our eight academic schools.

There’s also a 50th anniversary scholarship – funding that will make the Humber experience more accessible and affordable for students.

Finally, there are a ton of fun events, including an alumni reunion, a commemorative speakers’ series and an arts festival.

The year will be filled with opportunities both to look back and reminisce, and look forward and plan for the future. Visit humber50.ca to stay upto-date on all the 50th anniversary activities.

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But if you’re deciding whether to throw it into the blue bin or toss it in the trash, the ubiquitous petroleum product is anything but.

For instance: dry cleaning bags are fine, as are sandwich bags and milk bags. Plastic bubble wrap on the other hand is out, as is laminated plastic film like chip bags. Biodegradable bags and plastic containers are out. As are coffee pods - even the ones that say they’re compostable.

And don’t even think about putting any plastic that’s black coloured. That stuff’s recycling poison.

Homeowners east of the Humber River - and soon those west of it - may find themselves reminded of the complexity of plastic, as well as the subtlety of cardboard and the hygienic requirements of jars and cans, as the city embarks on a pilot project this year to bring the city up to speed on its increasingly complicated responsibilities when it comes to solid waste diversion.

"What we’re doing in the next six months is we have staff going in front of the trucks, going bin by bin and inspecting what the contents are," said Jim McKay, Toronto’s General Manager of Solid Waste Management. "If they see there are problem materials, they’ll leave a little door hanger. It’s really an educational tool that we’re trying to use."

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Currently, Toronto’s contamination rate sits at 26 per cent of everything collected. That’s high for a couple of reasons, said

McKay: first, because Toronto adopted a singlestream recycling system where paper is mingled with glass and plastic.

"Some of our neighbouring municipalities have a two-stream blue box system, and that’s a cleaner

system than we’ve got ... they’re at four to six per cent," said McKay. "In a two-stream system, cans and bottles go in one bin and paper fibres in another and so immediately if you have any liquid or soil or food still left in a container

it doesn’t get mixed in with paper fibre."

In the single-stream system, Toronto can collect more recycling per day. But that leads to the second problem. Over the years, packaging companies have found more and more different kinds of materials to use. And it’s been impossible to keep up.

"It’s not just Toronto that’s dealing with this - it’s a problem we all have to face," said Emily Alfred, a solid waste specialist with the Toronto Environmental Alliance. "Materials and packaging are getting more and more clever but we don’t have the technology to recycle all of that. The city is doing what it can. I do agree that there could be more education. Right now it’s education in posters and calendars that go out, but more regular communication is really effective."

The pilot project will go on for six months, and eventually move west to Etobicoke as well.

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l Saturday, May 27 Annual Garage Sale WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Horner Ave Senior Centre, 320 Horner Ave, Toronto CONTACT: 416-394-6001 Donations of items is appreciated. Tables available for rent for only $15.

Community Garage Sale WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Stonegate CHC, 150 Berry Road, Etobicoke, Toronto CONTACT: 416-231-7070 COST: Stonegate Community Garage Salein the parking lot. Clothes, toys, household goods, more.

Etobicoke School of the Arts WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Etobicoke School of the Arts, 675 Royal York Road, Toronto CONTACT: 416-566-4864, testawdy@yahoo.com COST:

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Song of the Land WHEN: 2:00 p.m WHERE: Martin Grove United Church, 75 Pergola Road, Toronto CONTACT: 416239-5821 COST: The Harmony Singers present Song of the Land. Visit www.harmonysingers.ca Afro/Caribbean Night WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: The Salvation Army, Lakeshore Community Church, 5, Thirtieth Street., Toronto CONTACT: 416-200-1112, samuel_tim@can.salvationarmy.org COST: $10 adult, $5 children Come and enjoy the tastes, soundsand sights of the Caribbean and Africa alongwith a silent auction of awesome goods!

l Sunday, May 28 Sashbear Annual Borderline 5-km Walk WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Sir Casiir Gzowski Park Gazebo 1751 Lakeshore Blvd West, 1751 Lakeshore Blvd West Toronto ON, Toronto CONTACT: Karen Black, 647-528-2513, communications@sashbear.org COST: $25; Students $20 Sashbear Annual Borderline 5-km Walk along the historic Sunnyside Boardwalk to support Families and Youth struggling with mental illness. Everyone welcome l Thursday, June 1 Theatre Etobicoke’s Hotbed Hotel WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Toronto CONTACT: Maria, 416788-7467, qtpieinthesky@hotmail.com, http://theatre-etobicoke.com COST: Promo Code MM Tickets $23 Group of 10+ $20/per person Theatre Etobicoke presents the comedy Hotbed Hotel. June 1-3, 8 p.m.; matinees June 3-4, 2 p.m

5 things to do this weekend l Wednesday, May 24 21st Century Music Festival WHEN: 12:00 p.m WHERE: Royal Conservatory of Music, 274 Bloor St. W., Toronto CONTACT: 416408-0208 COST: Tickets start at $21 Today’s most innovative musicians bring fresh new sounds and ideas.7 Concerts. 5 days.

21+ Premieres. May 24-28. Visit performance.rcmusic.ca/ event/21c/2017-festival-pass. l Thursday, May 25 Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival WHEN: 12:00 p.m WHERE: TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West, Toronto CONTACT: clayton@insideout.ca COST: $11-$14 The annual Toronto LGBT Film Festival, runs until June 4. l Friday, May 26 Toronto Bach Festival WHEN: 8:00 p.m WHERE: St. Barnabas-on-the-Danforth, 361 Danfort Ave., Toronto CONTACT: info@torontobachfestival.org COST: Various prices Three concerts of sublime music by the incomparable Johann

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l Friday, May 26 Kids on Broadway WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Assembly Hall Theatre, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr., Toronto CONTACT: 416 -237-9738 COST: Tickets are $20 per person Award-winning performance group Kids on Broadway presents Oklahoma. Visit kidsonbroadway.net

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Sebastian Bach. May 26-28. l Saturday, May 27 Doors Open Toronto WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Various venues, Toronto CONTACT: spevprog@toronto.ca Doors Open Toronto offers free access to approximately 150 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings across the city. The 2017 event theme is 15 Decades of

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CBC Music Festival WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Echo Beach, Toronto, Toronto CONTACT: CBC music festival COST: $39:50, children under 12 free The CBC Music Festival has an all-Canadian lineup to kick off the summer, including Serena Ryder and Walk Off The Earth.

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15th Annual Mimico Village BIA Tulip Festival: a touch of Dutch lives on!

Mimico Tulip Festival is celebrating Canada’s big birthday with this year’s theme: “Canada 150: What Makes Canada Great.”

Visitors to the festival can expect to find a beautiful display of tulips and a weekday street party with plenty of free stuff. The local BIA and sponsors ensure that there’s something for everyone.

This year’s event features award-winning magician Scott Dietrich, an inflatable obstacle course, a large pirate boat with pirates, free food, including popcorn and candy floss, a SanRemo cookie decorating station, a skateboarding demonstration, live music from the Mimico Children’s Choir, a teen jazz band, local child entertainers and more.

Guests will be able to browse the growing vendor market, which showcases local artists and businesses, and fill out a ballot to win one of many raffle

prizes up for grabs at each table. The vendor market will also feature a charity barbecue.

Approximately 20 Etobicoke schools and churches are participating in the festival by decorating four-foot tulips displayed in Mimico Village from May to September.

Mimico Village is celebrating tulips because of the history the flower has in Canada. Each year, Holland sends a gift of tulip bulbs to Canada as a thank you gift for the Canadian Government. During World War II, Dutch Princess Margriet was born and given shelter in Canada while Holland was occupied by the Germans.

Organizers of the Mimico Tulip Festival believe Canadians stand tall and proud like blooming tulips with their colours blended, transported from around the world to grow roots in this country.

The unveiling of the tulips will take place on Tues, May 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit mimicotulipfestival.com and follow Mimico Tulip Festival on social media.

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She took care of her father until he died in 2014 and is still caring for her mother.

"It was challenging at first. I had two nervous breakdowns at the beginning because I was doing it all on my own," Di Piazza said. "It required a lot of patience, energy and time.

It wasn’t easy."

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Cowman recovered from her illness, but her mother went through severe dehydration and developed bowel issues.

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