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CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com The rooftop at Norseman Junior Middle School is in for a much sunnier future, thanks to recent repairs facilitated by the installation of 616 solar panels. The circa-1953 EtobicokeLakeshore school is just one of 311 Toronto District School Board schools that have undergone or are slated to undergo roof replacement and repairs as part of the Solar Schools Projects, said Trustee Pamela Gough. “One of the things that really excited trustees when we heard about (the Solar Schools Project) was that it was such a win-win from so many points of view,” Gough said of the program, >>>power, page 14

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black hat dance: Tibetan monk Lama Rabjee performs the Black Hat Dance during the Tibetan cultural event held Saturday at the Palyul Pema Mani Centre on Horner Avenue. See more photos on page 32.

Colour, space highlight new youth centre MicroSkills Rotary Youth Centre gives north Etobicoke youth 1,900-square-feet of bigger and brighter space for educational, leadership programs TAMARA SHEPHARD tshephard@insidetoronto.com

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Young people called to Glee rehearsal Youth aged 11 to 16 can cultivate their vocal, dance and theatrical skills in a dynamic musical theatre setting during the open rehearsal for Glee. No previous experience is required to participate in this Kingsway Conservatory of Music rehearsal. It takes place Thursday, Oct. 1 from 7:15 to 9 p.m. at 2848 Bloor St. W. Visit www.kingswayconservatory.ca or call 416-234-0121 for details. REHEARSAL set with concert band wOPEN

The Etobicoke Community Concert Band hosts an open rehearsal Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Etobicoke Collegiate Institute, Room 100, 86 Montgomery Rd. Interested musicians are invited to bring their instruments to see if the band is the right fit. There are openings in the flute, clarinet, French horn and trombone sections, however, all instruments are welcome. For more information, email join@eccb.ca or call

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toronto.ca/eccartgallery, email eccartgallery@toronto. ca or call 416-394-8628. This year’s exhibition is juried by noted watercolour artist Wilf McOstrich.

ONTARIO ART GROUP ART OFFERED IN ETOBICOKE AT ONLINE SHOP wEXHIBITS wTTC The Central Ontario Art Association will exhibit at the Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery from Oct. 8 to 29. The opening reception takes place Sunday, Oct. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. The association is one of the oldest and largest art organizations in Canada devoting itself primarily to bringing together people with a common interest in visual art, providing opportunities and encouraging art appreciation. Watercolours, acrylics, batik, clay and oils are included in the range of media used by these Ontario artists. The gallery is at 399 The West Mall. Its hours are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For details, visit www.

Did you know the TTC has a stop for shoppers? An online shop for TTC merchandise contains things such as reproductions of vintage TTC posters on sale for $20. Each poster is printed in full colour and measures 20 inches wide by 28 inches high. You’ll also find artwork created by Jerry Waese, commissioned by the TTC, for $15. The authentic TTC subway map is also available for $10. And who wouldn’t want to snag a pair of cufflinks make of tokens? Visit http://shop.ttc.ca to view the full catalogue. Georgia Balogiannis is The Guardian’s managing editor. Her column appears every second Thursday. Email gbalogiannis@insidetoronto.com or call 416495-6642 to share your event.

Theatre company brings performances to the streets of Etobicoke’s lakeshore The My Lakeshore, My Home performance art festival is set to literally hit the streets of Etobicoke’s Lakeshore community this week. Described by festival coordinator Heather Dick as a “multi-generational, multicultural, interactive performance festival”, My Lakeshore, My Home will be presented by Sirius Theatrical Company from Oct. 1 to 4. All six 90-minute performances – scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – will begin outside of the Mimico Centennial Library, 47 Station Rd. “That’s where the first piece will take place, and then the audience will follow characters from that first piece along the streets, where some pieces will be performed on the front lawns and porches of neighbours,” Dick said of the festival, which is billed as a signature partnership

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project of the City of Toronto’s Cultural Hotspot. “Then we’re going to go down to the Waterfront Trail, where a number of other pieces will pop up.” The festival will also make stops in Amos Waites Park and Vimy Ridge Parkette, among other destinations along an estimated route of about 1.5 kilometres. Each of the 13 pieces to be performed along the My

Lakeshore, My Home festival route were derived from the “lives and experiences” of Lakeshore residents aged 13 to 70 who attended a series of writing workshops in the community this spring. For more information about the My Lakeshore, My Home festival, go to www.siriustheatrical.com or www.facebook. com/SiriusTheatrical – Cynthia Reason

Changing face of community reflected among Fairfield Park improvements City, resident’s group rallied to save land from development TAMARA SHEPHARD tshephard@insidetoronto.com Fairfield Park’s massive redevelopment is a testament to a south Etobicoke community’s commitment to preserve its greenspace bolstered by a former city councillor’s support to make it happen. Dozens of area children, families and older residents flocked to the expanded Islington Avenue and Bloor Street West park Saturday for its official opening. “The park is now incredible,” said Monique D’Sa, soon to be past-president of West Kingsway Ratepayers’ Association (WKRA), which spearheaded the project. “Pathways allow people with walkers and wheelchairs to enjoy them, children to ride their bikes, and still have space to walk. We really wanted a park with not just a new play structure. We really wanted a park for everyone — seniors, adults and kids.” A Live Green Toronto grant funded 50 new trees to line the paths. For decades, the small neighbourhood park had only open green space, a splash pad, slide and a dome play structure. Former area councillor Peter Milczyn, now the area’s Liberal MPP, shared D’Sa’s enthusiasm for the vastly upgraded park. Milczyn advocated back in 2010 for the city to purchase adjacent Toronto District

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School Board (TDSB)-owned lands it was selling to enable the park’s expansion. “It’s a good news story,” Milczyn said this week. “The greenspace is preserved and protected, coupled with the investment to upgrade the park with new playground facilities, benches and a really great trail system, which is something the community really wanted.” “The demographics in the area are changing,” he said. “A lot of young families are moving into the area. The community is really enjoying the park.” A confluence of events in 2009 and 2010 provided the opportunity to expand the Lothian and Leland avenues park. In 2009, TDSB declared Fairfield Seniors’ Centre parking lot and L-shaped adjacent lands surplus to its needs, and put the lands on offer to eight public agencies, including the city. The city owns the seniors’ centre. In the late 1970s, the former city of Etobicoke purchased the centre from the former Etobicoke Board of Education, but only the build-

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It is used by families and friends for picnics and fireworks displays and to sit quietly on the grass. Our neighbourhood is growing with more and more homes, but not with more and more park space. –Monique D’Sa, resident who worked on park expansion

ing, not the parking lot and surrounding lands. In March 2010, Milczyn told residents at a packed meeting the city needed to retain the seniors’ centre parking lot “at a minimum” to enable the centre to function effectively. That’s when WKRA got involved. “We asked what can we do to get the city to purchase the land,” D’Sa recalled. West Kingsway and other area residents feared the community use of the greenspace could be lost to development. Residents had learned, D’Sa said, of one developer’s pro-

posal to build single-family or townhouses on the public school board-owned land if public agencies, including school boards and the city, passed on it. Residents circulated a petition and rallied.The city’s appetite for the property had been whet. D’Sa and other residents advocated for the city to buy the lands before Toronto’s government management committee in June 2010. “Every single day, you will find residents from early morning to late evening using this park for a variety of reasons,” D’Sa said. “It’s an outdoor exercise area. It’s used for recreation. Because of its great size and open space, there are at least four soccer clubs with players ranging from four to 84. “It is used by families and friends for picnics and fireworks displays and to sit quietly on the grass. Our neighbourhood is growing with more and more homes, but not with more and more park space.” That June, Toronto’s budget committee approved a $6.3-million purchase of the

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land without debate. Toronto City Council approved the purchase almost unanimously that August. A creative financing solution enabled the city’s purchase of the lands. Council approved a proposal that all community benefits and cash-in-lieu or parkland monies above five per cent collected from all Ward 5 developments would pay toward the nearly $5 million repayment of funds the city used to buy the lands. WKRA began to fundraise to upgrade the park, although D’Sa acknowledged Milczyn secured most of the considerable development funding through developers’ financial contributions to the city. “We’re very proud of it,” D’Sa said of the park. “It was a real community effort. The group of us on WKRA believed it could happen. But Live Green, Peter Milczyn and residents who signed the petition made it happen. The park is used by so many people.” - With files from David Nickle

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Etobicoke North candidates debate at Rexdale hub Candidates running for federal office in Etobicoke North are set to square off on the issues at a debate hosted at the Rexdale Community Hub Thursday, Oct. 8. The all-candidates meeting, which kicks off with refreshments at 5:30 p.m. at 21 Panorama Crt., will see candidates debating issues such as jobs and the economy, immigration, affordable housing, child care and health care. Area residents from all different walks of life are invited to come out and hear from and interact with each candidate, so as to make an informed decision regarding who they want to represent them in Ottawa.

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t was reassuring this week to hear work-to-rule job actions in public elementary schools across the province will not impact Remembrance Day ceremonies in the schools or the chance for local students to take part in literary and poster contests sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion. John Smith, president of the Elementary Teachers of Toronto, told Metroland Media Toronto the ceremonies will go ahead. “We’re making an exception for Remembrance Day. All Remembrance Day activities will continue... We’re recognizing that and honouring that,” he said. Smith added the annual Remembrance Day poster and literary contests sponsored by the legion for more than 50 years, will also continue in the schools. While not specifically a school project, the contests are often promoted to our view students by their teachers and the entries forwarded to the We all have a nearest legion branch. contests are part of role in keeping theThe legion’s goal to ensure Nov. 11 relevant Remembrance Day remains relevant to young people, and they understand the reasons why it’s important. “We’re trying to pass the torch to younger people,” explained Sheila Harris, youth education chair for the 24 legion branches in Toronto. “The younger people have to remember the sacrifices that were made.” The contests are divided in age groups ranging from grades 1 to 12 for the posters, and grades 4 to 12 for essays and poems. There’s also video and public speaking categories. The theme for all categories is remembrance. While teachers certainly have a role to play in these contests, parents should also be encouraging their children to understand and honour the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives to keep our country free. If your child has an interest in art, poetry or writing essays, suggest they enter. Along with being a positive experience for children, they also have the chance to win prizes and attend awards ceremonies at the legion. If they are national winners, their works will be displayed at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. We encourage students to ask their teachers for information on the contests. The info is also available at every legion branch across the city, by going online at www.legion.ca/youth/contests or by emailing Sheila Harris at stharris@rogers.com

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Filion book seeks to explain Ford phenomena Councillor pens his take on the Rob Ford story Rob Ford is a gift to storytellers, no doubt about it. From the time he stumbled into the light as a rookie city councillor from Ward 2, Ford had a knack for presenting a narrative, or at least a hook for one. First, he was the guy who famously spent $2 a year in his City Hall office budget. How’d he do that? Then he would say awful things about all sorts of people. How’d he get away with that? One day, against all odds, he got himself elected mayor and went on a toxic, drug-andalcohol-fuelled bender unrivalled in the history of municipal government, somehow maintaining an unimaginable level of popularity in the process.

david nickle the city Say what? The story is irresistible. Former Toronto Star reporter Robyn Doolittle set it down in book form in the aptly titled Crazy Town, a book-length account of the Fords and her and the Star’s investigation into the now-infamous “crack video,” with some biographical talk. Ford’s former chief of staff, Mark Towhey, is getting set to come out with a book describing his attempts to help Ford through his substance abuse issues. And in a month, Willowdale Councillor John Filion will be presenting his own story of the story, The Only Average Guy: Inside the Uncommon World of Rob Ford. As a point of full disclosure, Filion interviewed

me for the book he was researching last year as the municipal election was getting into full swing. At the time, he told me it wouldn’t be a lurid tellall, but rather something more thoughtful – aiming for the ‘why’ rather than the ‘what.’ I wasn’t sure what to make of that then. But based on some promotional copy sent around Tuesday, I think I see what he’s getting at. The book takes, at its starting point, the football pool that Filion and Ford took part in and the uneasy water-cooler male bonding that reminded Filion nothing so much as the time at 10 years old when he invited an ungainly classmate home for lunch after church. Rob Ford, theorizes Filion, is that lumpen boy grown large. More intriguing, I suspect, will be the other ungainly 10-year-old men that Filion seems to argue

make up Ford Nation – that 30 per cent rump of voters who will support Rob and his brother Doug no matter what. In an interview with former Ford Svengali Nick Kouvalis, Filion draws a picture of “partisan brains” contained mainly in the crania of heavy-set men with hard fathers. No one, he seems to suggest, will sway those brains from the Ford brand. Those of us outside Ford Nation shouldn’t be smug, though: for pretty much every brain, the Ford narrative is impossible to look away from. When it was in full swing, it was enough to transform the political face of our city. And everybody – citizens, journalists and even city councillors – has a great stake in figuring out what shape that face has finally taken.

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Fall fun fair returns to Norseman school Enjoy the fall fun fair at Norseman Junior Middle School. Inflatable slide, bouncy castle, balloon animals, carnival games, face painting, pizza and pop, dumplings and noodles and mini race track Saturday, Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, 105 Norseman St. The fair is a Norseman Parent Council fundraising event. Kids being kids day at skateboard park Children living with cancer and their families can enjoy a free day at C.J. Skateboard Park and School. Enjoy all the skateboard park has to offer, including skateboarding, scootering, the foam pit, knee slides, the Sony Playstation room, arts and crafts, drinks and a pizza lunch Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Arrive by 8:40 a.m. The skateboard park is at 60 Horner Ave. Contact Helen Pearson to register at kidsbeingkids@cjskateboardpark.com, detailing the number of attendees.

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Denise Harris of the Etobicoke Historical Society presents ‘Etobicoke in Photographs’ on Monday, Oct. 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Richview library, 1806 Islington Ave. Harris is a guest speaker at Etobicoke Centre MPP Yvan Baker’s seniors’ advisory group meeting. Contact Catherine Dos Santos at 416-234-2800 or email ybaker. mpp.co@liberal.ola.org for more. movie night comes to richview library Enjoy tween/teen movie night at Richview library. Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas will be screened Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. at

Perk up your autumn garden display Angie Mennen speaks on ‘How to Brighten Up Your Autumn Display’ at the Etobicoke Horticultural Society’s monthly meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Fairfield Seniors’ Centre, 80 Lothian Ave. Mennen is the general manager with Pathways to Perennials. Master gardeners will also be on hand to answer questions. All welcome. Contact Barbara Yake at ehs.by@bell.net for more.

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tigations, and explains how international safety boards work Thursday, Oct. 8 from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at Richview library, 1806 Islington Ave. Hyde will speak to what international safety boards have learned from aviation accidents. He will also explain some technical terms related to aircraft construction, engines, controls and monitoring systems. No registration required. Enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch with seniors Dig into turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce followed by dessert. Islington Seniors’ Centre hosts the lunch on Thursday, Oct. 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at the centre, 4968 Islington Ave. Singer and guitarist Paul Morgan Husiak provides live entertainment. Tickets are $13.50 per person. Tickets available in the front office until Oct. 5. Call 416-2313431 or email islingtonseniors@ bellnet.ca

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This year is the 70th Anniversary of the end of WWII, The 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland and the 100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge which defines us as Canadians! Our Veterans gave their youth and many their lives so we can enjoy the “Freedom” we take for granted today!. We at the Legion Branches need to pass on the Torch so our Children will RemembeR the sacrifices that have been made. Contact local Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion to get the details on how your child or any Student can participate in our Annual Poem, Poster & Literary contest together with the Video contests the DeADLIne is november 15th, 2015.

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Crafting a future for aboriginal youth Furniture Bank wraps up its first apprenticeship program in carpentry, finishing and upholstery TAMARA SHEPHARD tshephard@insidetoronto.com Hopes, dreams and future careers are being crafted in wood. Rickety chairs once cradled grandchildren in laps. Families reconnected and shared their day at wobbly dining tables. “I just want to do it all,” Shawna Montour said. “I found something I really like. I want to have my own business.” This week, Montour, 24, is one of five Aboriginal youth who will complete an eightweek carpentry, finishing and upholstery apprenticeship at south Etobicoke-based Furniture Bank’s new furniture workshop. The registered Canadian charity’s mission is to transfer gently used furniture and household goods donated by people and corporations to people who have recently transitioned out of homelessness, women and children escaping abusive situations, newcomer families and refugees. The apprenticed youth are clients of Miziwebiik Aboriginal Employment and Training. The apprenticeship is part of Miziwebiik’s 27-week carpentry pre-apprenticeship Aboriginal training program in partnership with George Brown College and the Mill Centre. Jordan Yesno, 28, trained as a welder. He recently returned to his first love — wood. “I grew up, up north. I was always around wood. I think I always knew I’d get into it,” he said. The furniture workshop is another social enterprise for Furniture Bank, which has a long history of training and employing people with barriers to employment, said Dan Kershaw, Furniture Bank’s executive director. While “the best Toronto can give us is on the (showroom) floor, including leather sofas and Ethan Allen furniture... a lot of what we receive doesn’t pass the dignity test,” Kershaw said. “We either

about it,” Bray said of students. He has been in the trade nearly four decades. “They love to learn. I have the opportunity to share my experience. Some of my training is in old-world techniques. In refinishing, you get to apply those, especially when you work on period pieces.” An example is a sideboard with intricately car ved designs Bray said he believes to be an authentic antique from the Victorian period. Students painstakingly removed the table’s layers of “goopy” bright-yellow paint, and refinished it. They used dental instruments to “get in the nooks and crannies.” Chair affair

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Above, Jordan Yesno works on a rocking chair at the Furniture Bank this month, while, at left, Tanya Rausch tends to her project. Five Aboriginal youth from Miziwebiik social agency are apprenticing in carpentry and upsholstery in the charity’s new furniture workshop.

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recycle it or fix it in the furniture shop.” Si n c e t h e w o r k s h o p opened in April, participants repaired, refinished or repurposed 1,000 pieces of furniture soon to furnish the home of a person or family in need. Currently, Furniture Bank serves 20 clients a day, but could help as many as 60. Its clients have increased 30 per cent to date this year. Tens of thousands of Canadians live without furniture. Furniture Bank aims to change that.

“If you live without furniture, you can’t get on with your life,” Kershaw said. “You don’t have dinner with your family. Kids don’t have a desk to do homework. You can’t sleep rested for a job

interview.” In the workshop, Montour and her colleagues repurposed and refinished a rustic, hand-hewn chair made of logs. It got a new burgundy leather seat salvaged from an

old doctor’s office lounger. An Aboriginal dream catcher crafted out of thin layers of wood glued together and shaped into a circular form replaced some spindles on the chair’s back. Wood-burned feathers on the chair’s front legs is the final touch. “I’ve learned a lot,” Yesno said. “It’s fun, creative and rewarding.” Veteran furniture- and cabinet-maker and finisher Peter Bray instructed the youth in furniture repair, types of hand finishings, even colour theory knowledge to apply stains. Jackie Bray, his sister, is a professional upholsterer who taught students her trade. “They’re enthusiastic

Montour, Yesno and the three other youth are entering the sideboard and their chair into Furniture Bank’s upcoming Chair Affair, Furniture Bank’s annual auction-based gala and fundraiser. It takes place Friday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at The International Centre in Mississauga. Visit Facebook at http:// on.fb.me/1WtdmRx for tickets. Some of Toronto’s most prominent designers, like Evelyn Eshun, Glen Peloso and Jane Lockhart, and leaders in home decor industries, including Accountrements Decor and Jackie Glass, choose a donated chair, and now other furniture such as tables, from Furniture Bank’s showroom floor. Then, they “reimagine, redesign and repurpose” the furniture for auction at Chair Affair. Visit #ChairAffairCDN to see designers’ transformations in progress and comment on their designs. This year’s Chair Affair is expected to raise $50,000, eclipsing last year’s tally of $35,000, Kershaw said. Furniture Bank is the largest social enterprise in Toronto, and among the largest in Canada.

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Remembrance Day activities still on The Elementary Teachers of Toronto (ETT) are assuring students, parents and Royal Canadian Legion members that Remembrance Day activities will happen this year, despite the ongoing work-to-rule strike action. “ We’re making an exception for Remembrance Day. All Remembrance Day activities will continue,” said ETT president John Smith. “You can reassure them that

Remembrance Day activities are not struck. We’re recognizing that and honouring that.” The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, of which the ETT is a part, started workto-rule strike action on the first day of school. Students from grades 1 to 12 have an opportunity to participate in a Remembrance Day poster contest, and grades 4 to 12 can also

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The winner of the city’s annual NXT City Pr ize competition for innovative infrastructure design was announced last week during an awards gala. Urban Dock, designed by Clint Langevin and Ya’el Santopinto, was this year’s NXT winner. The project is a temporary dock that can be easily transported to city shorelines to create connections to the water and spaces for fishing, swimming and skating. The creation beat out six other designs and the pair

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A Nuit Blanche exhibit at Coxwell station promises to give viewers a chance to be part of the art. Inside Out by the artist JR will be made up of faces of people who’ve gotten their picture taken this week at a special photo booth truck at Nathan Phillips Square. With the assistance of volunteers, JR has assembled the portraits to create one collective work on the station wall surrounding Coxwell, which will be unveiled for Nuit Blanche, running from dusk to dawn starting Saturday, Oct. 3. Rahul Gupta is Metroland Media Toronto’s transit reporter. Reach him on Twitter: @TOinTRANSIT

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Power generated from roof project to go back into grid >>>from page 1 which sees the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) allow project partner School Top Solar Limited Partnership (STSLP) to install solar arrays on school roofs, in exchange for an estimated total of 4.3 million square feet of roof repair work – all at no cost to the board, which is already facing a $3.5-billion capital backlog. “The rooftops are being repaired and replaced, which was direly needed, and hand-in-hand with that is the fact that with this partner, we have the chance to put these solar arrays on school roofs and make use of these large, flat surfaces that otherwise would not be used at all.” In fact, according to the TDSB, the installed solar panels are expected to generate enough renewable energy to power upward of 4,250 households annually in Toronto by the time they’re fully installed on all 311 participating school roofs. That energy will then be fed into the local power grid as part of the provincial government’s Feed-In-Tariff program. At Norseman, 3,071 square feet of the roof was replaced this spring to allow for the installation of a 144 kW rooftop solar array system. The

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to 25 households. Soon to follow in Norseman’s sustainable-energy-generating footsteps in her ward, Gough added, are Lanor Junior Middle School, Lakeshore Collegiate Institute, Etobicoke School

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w Saturday, Oct. 3

Kids Being Kids WHEN: 9 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: C.J. Skateboard Park and School, 60 Horner Ave. CONTACT: Helen Pearson, 416-259-6888, kidsbeingkids@ cjskateboardpark.com COST: Free A day for children living with cancer and their families. Enjoy skateboarding, scooter riding, arts and crafts, video games and more.

w Sunday, Oct. 4

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Sunday Bid Euchre WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave. CONTACT: Susan, 416 252-6822, franklinhorner.susan@ gmail.com COST: $3 members, $4 non-members Come for an afternoon of bid euchre. No partner required. Jazz Vespers WHEN: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: St. Philip’s Anglican Church, 25 St. Phillips Road CONTACT: Church Office, 416-247-5181 COST: Free An hour of music, prayer, readings/ poetry. This week featuring the Bernie Senensky Quartet. A freewill offering is gratefully accepted.

w Monday, Oct. 5

Falls Prevention Program WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon WHERE: Franklin Horner Community Centre,

w Wednesday, Oct. 7

Etobicoke Horticultural Society WHEN: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Fairfield Seniors’ Centre, 80 Lothian Ave. CONTACT: Barbara Yake, 416-233-9795, www.gardenontario.org/site.php/ etobicoke, ehs.by@bell.net COST: Free The meeting features guest speaker Angie Mennen who is the general manager at Pathways to Perennials, a ‘bring and buy’ table, a raffle, and a flower competition/show. In addition, this month, the Etobicoke Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions. Refreshments are available. Everyone is welcome. 432 Horner Ave. CONTACT: Susan, 416-252-6822, franklinhorner. susan@gmail.com COST: Free Register now for this free 12-week course every Monday and Tuesday which will help you maintain your balance and teach you exercises to remain strong and mobile. Personal Finance Workshop WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood library, 36 Brentwood Rd. N. CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416-3945247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Speaker Richard Haggins, senior education facilitator from Credit Canada Debt Solutions, will conduct this workshop. Learn about budgeting, money management and how to avoid debt. Drop-in program.

w Tuesday, Oct. 6

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Bloor West Village (between Jane and Runnymede) #TOWestHalloweenFest

Join your family and neighbours for a fun-filled Trick-or-Treat 5k Walk in Bloor West Village to help St. Joe’s take care of kids in our west-end community. Start fundraising today to help build a new Paediatric Emergency Department at St. Joe’s. Don’t miss the Street Festival – open to everyone – with live performances by Splash’N Boots, a Taylor Swift Tribute Show, activities for kids and much more!

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onville library, 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd. CONTACT: Peggy Ho, 416-3945270, eaprograms@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Join Dr. Marina Quattrocchi, author of Dreamwork Uncovered, in an introductory talk on dreaming. She will explore the purpose of dreaming, how often we dream, the four stages of sleep, and tips for remembering dreams, how to keep a dream journal, and guidelines for understanding our dreams.

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Zumba Gold WHEN: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Islington Seniors’ Centre, 4968 Dundas St. West CONTACT: 416-2313431, islingtonseniors@bellnet.ca COST: $37/nine weeks Latin inspired, low-impact cardio dance class specifically designed for older adults. Advance registration is required. Stonegate Farmers’ Market WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Christ Church St. James Anglican Church, 194 Parklawn Rd. CONTACT: Julia Graham, 416-231-7070, ext. 229, julia.graham@stonegatechc.org COST: Free Closing day festivities, raffle draw and entertainment. Introduction to Dreams WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Eat-

w Thursday, Oct. 8

Crafting at Franklin Horner Community Centre WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave. CONTACT: Navina, 416-252-6822, franklinhorner. navina@gmail.com COST: FHCC membership required Drop in and join the crafters every Thursday to knit, crochet, and create. Mental Health 101 WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Eatonville library, 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd CONTACT: Peggy Ho, 416-3945270, eaprograms@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Reconnect Mental Health Services presents an overview of mental illnesses and treatments, as well as services that are available and how to access them.

CFUW Speaker Event WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Fairfield Centre, 80 Lothian Ave. CONTACT: Pat, 416-622-5628, patjoyce103@yahoo.com COST: Free Toronto Star Columnist David Olive will speak on Matters Financial: What affects Canadians. This is an open event of the Canadian Federation of University Women’s Etobicoke Club. All welcome.

w Saturday, Oct. 10

International Night: Thanksgiving Celebration WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Living Hope Baptist Church, 66 Tenth St. CONTACT: Dorothy Balcita, 416-2534500, info@livinghopetoronto.org COST: Free Exploring the world through our tastebuds with food from all over the world. Dinner will be followed by a short program, a special performance by The Bahandi Group as well as a time to share what we are most thankful for.

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More youth served, more programs added with expansion >>>from page 1 bright red painted walls pop against colourful, modular, multipurpose furniture in a lounge area, a counseling room for one-on-one support, and in a workshop and conversation circle room. A new computer lab boasts twice the number of computers, now 12 new Dell desktops, new software and WiFi, a first for the centre. A bright, modern kitchen for making healthy snacks has a full-sized refrigerator, a cooktop and six saddle stools. Staffers’ desks line the outer northern perimeter of the space. Black painted doors and door frames ground all the bright colours. Youth chose the paint colours and the furniture – even the durable grey, faux-wood tile flooring, said Michelle Tinker, associate director of youth services with the centre. “We love it. The kids love it. Parents love it,” Tinker said of the youth centre’s transforma-

tion. “Every time someone comes in they say, ‘Wow.’” Where staff once served 50 young people daily, the bigger space is drawing 80 a day. Fa h m a I b r a h i m , 1 5 , began attending MicroSkills’ Discover You crime prevention and mental health promotion program in March. “It’s educational, fun,” she said. “It’s not just sitting here and being told about mental health issues. They took us to CAMH. They educate us how to talk about how we feel. Do we deal with stress or anxiety? They’re really nice. They make you feel you can trust them. I feel they genuinely care about me.” MicroSkills offers a litany of programs for north Etobicoke youth aged 13 to 29: n an after-school drop-in n information, support and referral services n education and career support n a physical, nutrition and wellness program n English conversation starters

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Javon Cain, foreground, works at a computer in the new computer room at the MicroSkills Rotary Youth Centre as director of youth services Hazel Webb, Rotary Club of Toronto West president Brian Spencer and Rotary Club of Etobicoke president John D. Fleming watch the high tech action during the opening of the newly renovated and expanded Dixon Road facility on Tuesday.

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mental health program, and a girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) program. There is also an employment training program for youth aged 18 to 29, which

includes an eight-week paid placement in the supply chain industry. A 12-month program includes 12 weeks of in-class training with professors from Confederation College in Thunder Bay, ON, over Skype, and 12 weeks of placement in the retail industry. A joint $250,000 investment by the Rotary Club of Etobicoke and The Rotary Club of Toronto West created the new, renovated centre. In 2013, the Rotary clubs initiated a youth legacy project. Some 25 organizations responded to the clubs’ request for proposals for funding. MicroSkills’ plan to expand, renovate and upgrade its youth centre got the nod. “Your extreme generosity and leadership to make this amazing transformation happen is not just in the space,” MicroSkills’ Karen Webb told Rotarians. “But also in our youth to build a better future for themselves, their families and our community.”

Michael Bell explained Rotary is a group of professional business men and women “from all walks of life” who work with the humanitarian service organization “dedicated to giving a hand up to those in need in our community and around the world.” The Rotary clubs fundraise primarily through two annual events: Toronto Ribfest is The Rotary Club of Etobicoke’s primary fundraising event; Its Youth Impact Awards is the primary fundraiser of The Rotary Club of Toronto West. MicroSkills is a non-profit, multicultural, communitybased organization and United Way member agency providing settlement, training, employment and selfemployment services. It has empowered women, youth and newcomers to build better lives and careers for three decades.

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STUNNING CENTRAL ETOBICOKE 4 BDRM!!

Renovated 2 Storey Facing Park With Double Car Garage and Triple Drive. Large Principle Rooms, Granite Foyer/Hallway. Beautiful Family Room with Granite Fireplace. Huge Master with 4pc Ensuite and Walkin Closet. Amazing Garage with Heat/AC/ Sink. No Expense Spared, Steps to TTC and Great Schools, Only $899,000!!

CABBAGETOWN LANDMARK

Narrowest Detached Home in Toronto, Totally Renovated Situated on an 8Ft Lot, 2 Bedroom, Architectural Masterpiece will Amaze You! Tempered Glass, 3 Balconies, Granite Floor, Custom Kitchen with B/I Appliances, Sunlit, Open Concept, 3 Bathrooms, Sauna, Finished Basement, Beautiful Deck + Garden, One of a Kind! Simply Must be Seen! Only $750,000!

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CALEDON 12 CAR GARAGE

Situated on 2 Acre Lot, Detached 6 Bedroom 2 Storey, Floating Circular Staircase, Renovated Kitchen, Granite Countertops, Vaulted Ceilings, Finished Walkout Basement, Ideal for Entertaining plus a 2 Bedroom In-Law Suite, Amazing Property & Opportunity! Only $1,100,000

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP!!

Large & Immaculately Maintained Family Home Situated On A Beautiful Lot!! Great Layout Features A Huge Updated Eat-In Kitchen, Spacious Living Room, Oversized Family Room W/Vaulted Ceiling, Large Master Bedroom, Amazing Finished Basement W/Kitchen And Separate Entrance, Oversize 2-Car Garage, And Much More! Close to Transit & Highways. Truly A Gem That Won’t Disappoint -- Must Be Seen!! Only $849,000!!

TORONTO 2 ½ STOREY AMAzING OPPORTUNITY

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QUEEN/SPADINA

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

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Located in Sought after Allenby School District, Detached 2 Storey, 3+1 Bedroom with Addition, Open Concept Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Family Size Kitchen with Walkout, Finished Basement Ideal for Entertaining or Nanny Suite, Sun Room, Private Drive, Double Garage, Immaculately Maintained, Simply Must be Seen! Only $1,199,900!

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Situated on Premium 52 ft Lot, Detached 4+1 Bdrm, Thousands Spent on Renovations & Upgrades, Large Principle Rooms, Huge Family Room, 4 Bathrooms, Professionally Finished Bsmt, 2 Kitchens, Ideal for Entertaining or In-Law Suite, Shows to Perfection, Double Garage, Family Neighbourhood, Close to All Amenities! Plus Much More! Only $799,900!

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Stunning Curb Appeal, Gorgeous Interlock Drive & Walkway, Large Foyer, Formal Dining Rm, Sunken Living Rm, Open Concept Fam Rm, W/O to Huge Deck + 146 Ft Deep Lot, Master Bdrm, W/I Closet, 5pc Ensuite, Finished Bsmt Separate Entrance, 2nd Kitchen Ideal for In-Law Suite or Entertaining! Amazing Value! Only $699,900!

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Detached 3+2 Bedroom Bungalow, Immaculately Maintained, Separate Side Entrance to Finished Basement In-Law Suite, Bright Sunlit Home, Thousands in Updates, Patio, Spacious Backyard, Steps to Transit & All Amenities, Walk to Subway, Demand Location! $649,900!

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Very Charming & Spacious 1½ Storey Detached Home!! Beautifully Maintained And Tastefully Upgraded Throughout, This Home Features Many Recent Renos Including Modern Kitchen W/Granite Counters & Breakfast Area, Large Master Bedroom, Amazing 2nd Floor Bedroom/Loft, Separate Den And Finished Basement W/ Rear Walk-Up, Private Backyard Retreat & Parking! Amazing Property – Won’t Last Long!! $499,900!

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Bright & Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Corner Suite! Prime Location Just Steps To Bayview Village, Hwy 401 & The Subway. This Well Maintained Unit Is In Move-In Condition And Is Perfect For First Time Buyers, Downsizers And Investors Alike. Spacious Layout, Eat-In Kitchen, Master Bedroom W/ Ensuite, Second Bedroom With W/I Closet, Underground Parking And Locker. Truly Amazing Value! Only $359,000!

DETACHED 2 STOREY $599,900 Quiet Court Location, Long Private Drive, Double Garage, Fenced Yard, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Fireplace, Gleaming Hardwood Floor, Finished Basement, Close to All Amenities, Flexible Closing, Simply Must be Seen! Super Value!

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Gorgeous 2 + 1 Bedroom ‘Promenade Park’ Penthouse Suite! Amazing Split Layout, 9’ Ceilings, Crown Moulding, Extended Gourmet Kitchen W/Granite Counter & Backsplash, High-End Appliances, Rich Hardwood Floors Throughout, Large Master Bdrm W/Ensuite, Marble Floors & Counters In Bathrooms & Much More! Located Next To Transit & Great Shopping! Truly Magnificent – Must Be Seen!! Only $549,000!

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Stunning Detached 2 Storey, Completely Renovated Top to Bottom (2012) with Professionally Finished Basement and Gorgeous Private Fully Fenced Yard, Lovely Kitchen and Baths, Entrance Door (2009) Furnace (2009), Windows (2005) Brand New Driveway and Concrete Walk, Steps to GO Station, Town Centre and Lake Aquitane! A Fantastic Value! Only $499,000!

TORONTO SEMI DETACHED 1st Time on Market, Same Owner for 56 Years, Enclosed Front Porch, Eat-In Kitchen, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Steps to Transit, One Bus to Subway, Close to All Amenities! Affordable in Toronto! Super Value! $299,900

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Detached 3+1 Bedroom Bungalow in Prime High Demand Neighbourhood,40 Ft Lot, Long Private Driveway, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Separate Side Entrance Ideal for In-Law Suite, Fabulous Location Close to Amenities, Simply Must be Seen! Only $599,900!

ICE 2

Brand New Corner Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 753 Sq Ft on 20th Floor, Fabulous Layout, Walk out to Balcony, Parking & Locker Included, Fabulous Location Directly Connected to Maple Leaf Square, Fabulous Amenities, Amazing Value! Being Sold Under Assignment. Only $539,900!

EXECUTIVE HOME

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Wow! Absolutely Stunning, Shows Like A Model Suite! Gorgeous Custom Kitchen, W/Pantry & Stainless Steel Appliances. 2 Baths, Quality Dark Laminate Flrs + Upgraded Lights. Large Master W/Martha Stewart B/I Closet. Spacious Den Has Door+Window & Can Be Used As 3rd Bdrm. Great Amenities. Amazing Location. Close To Hwys, Downtown. Only $279,900!!

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2 Storey Home with Double Car Garage and Great Curb Appeal Near Trinity Common! Huge Gourmet Kitchen with Eating Area, S/S Appliances and Walkout to Fully Fenced Yard, Large Family Room with Gas Fireplace, Huge Master with W/I Closet + 5pc Ensuite! Steps to Schools & Transit! A Super Value! Only $579,000!

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Bright And Spacious 3 Bedroom Semi Located In SoughtAfter Danforth Neighborhood! Very Well Maintained Property, Beautiful Curb Appeal, Spacious Living/Dining Area, Family-Sized Kitchen, Separate Entrance W/ Finished Basement & In-Law Suite Potential, Many Recent Updates. Located Close To Subway, Schools & Danforth Ave. Fantastic Opportunity -- Move Right In!! $499,900!

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Stunning 1 Bdrm Unit Across from Humber Bay Park in South Etobicoke, Wide Layout with Unobstructed West View, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters, Upgraded Cabinets and S/S Appliances,Two Walkouts to Huge Balcony, Large Master, 9 Foot Ceilings, World Class Amenities, 10 Min to Downtown, TTC at Door, Parking and Locker Included! Only $269,900!

DUFFERIN AND EGLINTON

Detached 3+1 Bedroom 2 Storey in Fabulous Neighbourhood & Close to All Amenities, Large Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Open Concept Living Room, Picture Window and French Door, Separate Entrance to Finished Bsmt Ideal for In-Law Suite, Detached Garage, Interlock Patio, Cold Room, Only $549,900!

MATTAMY BUILT DETACHED

Situated on Quiet Court, Sunny, Bright 3 Bedroom, Open Concept Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Main Floor Family Rm, Thousands Spent on Upgrades, Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet, Full Ensuite Bathroom, Finished Basement, Professionally Landscaped Lot, Patio, Shed, Garage- Plus Much More! Only $499,900!

ICONIC MARILYN MONROE TOWERS

Wonderfully Spacious 2 bdrm + den, Beautiful Panoramic views from the 285 Sq Ft Wrap Around Balcony. Floor to Ceiling Windows, Rich Dark Floors in Open Concept Living/Dining Room, Granite Kitchen Counters, Huge Master Bdrm with Ensuite. Luxurious Amenities. Great Location! Amazing Value!!! Only $389,900!

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Beautiful & Very Spacious 2-Story, 3 Bedrm Condo In The ‘Heart Of Mississauga’!! This Amazing Layout Is The Largest In The Building Featuring Approximately 1,750 S/F Of Living Space Plus 3 Separate Balconies! Panoramic Views Of The Lake And Downtown T.O.! Very Well Maintained – Newly Painted, Recently Refinished Floors, In ‘Move-In’ Condition. Large Bedrooms (2 Ensuites) And Living Room W/ Real WoodBurning Fireplace. Perfect For First Time Buyers or Downsizers Looking For Amazing Location and Space - - Don’t Miss Out!! $259,900!

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Function and style intersect beautifully, at this thoughtfully designed rebuild, with modern European elegance and sophistication. Open, airy and bright: soaring ceilings and walnut floors ~ your family will love living here, enjoying all 4200 sq ft of comfy space. Top of the line SS appliances; Quartz Island; Wine fridge; Electrolux gourmet chef's range. Huge rec and games room with cozy, gas fireplace downstairs. Main floor office/den too! Plus perfectly finished en-suites in all 4 spacious bedrooms. You'll Be The Envy Of The Street As You Enjoy Your Shimmering Blue, Heated, Saltwater Pool! Fantastic NeighbourhoodTo Get Into Now: Islington Golf Club; Echo Valley Creek/Park + Great Schools! Just Move In, Meet The Neighbours And Relax. Call 416.737.9999 to book your personal viewing of this gorgeous home. $1,625,000

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a great success,” said John Hartman, chief operating officer, Canada, with Children’s Miracle Network. “We are thrilled to continue a partnership with The Brick that does have a real impact on the lives of children. We’re elated to have help from The Brick in raising funds for the equipment and research that help to save the lives of ill and injured children. Brickley is a good friend and role model to kids, whether they’re sick or healthy.” President of The Brick Group, Jim Caldwell, said, “The Brick is proud to be part of communities across Canada and has a strong tradition of giving to these communities. We care about our neighbours – especially the youngest generation. That’s why we’re partnering with Children’s Miracle Network.” Both The Brick and Children’s Miracle Network believe in keeping funds in

the region where they are raised. All proceeds from Brickley sales will go toward the Children’s Miracle Network member hospital that serves the community in which the purchase or donation was made. “The focus of our campaign is all about ‘Helping to Improve the Lives of Children, Brick by Brick’”, said Caldwell. “The reason we chose that name for our campaign is that we believe that every little bit counts towards making a real difference to the lives of children and their families.” In celebration of Brickley’s first birthday, a second edition, Superhero Brickley, is available to help raise funds. Brickley stuffed animals made by Gund are available in The Brick’s 220 stores nationwide and online. All of the net proceeds from the sale of Brickley go to Children’s Miracle Network in support of the local children’s hospital.

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Humber’s food truck teaches students about newest food trend Truck to operate at North Campus College students in Etobicoke will be treated to healthy lunch options on wheels, thanks to the recent roll-out of the Humber College Food Truck. The first – and only – student/faculty-operated food truck of its kind in Toronto, Humber’s portable kitchen will give students enrolled in the college’s School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism hands-on experience

selecting menu options, preparing meals and participating in community events. “The Food Truck provides experiential learning unlike any other postsecondary institute in Ontario,” associate dean Rudi Fischbacher said in a statement. “For students who are interested in the latest ontrend food service, there is no better learning opportunity.” The Humber Food Truck is slated to serve a variety of healthy options – salads, smoothies, entrees and des-

serts – and will operate at the B entrance of the college’s North Campus, located at 205 Humber College Blvd. (Hwy. 27 and Finch Avenue West). “This is a new venture for us...and I’m thrilled about the opportunities that this will provide for our culinary, nutrition, hospitality and event management students,” dean Susan Somerville said in a statement.

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“Usually it’s an immediate family member who may call us for a home-visit appointment, to care for their elderly family member whom may not be as mobile,” says Hearing Instrument Specialist Kyle Taitt. Since hearing loss is a gradual process, he also recommends those over 50 should have their hearing checked every three to five years, or at the first sign of hearing loss, which includes trouble having conversation over the phone, excessive volume on the Television, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) In addition to hearing test and hearing aid fitting, Kingsway Hearing Clinic also offers custom mould ear plugs for those who are employed in noisy environments to reduce the chance of future hearing loss. At Kingsway Hearing clinic the Hearing Instrument Specialist are able to connect with their patients, and realize that improved hearing is the best way to improve the quality of life as people age. Kingsway Hearing Clinic is located at 3101 Bloor St. West Suite 409. To make an Appointment call the Clinic at 416-237-0800

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Humber College opens doors to new learning resource commons Humber College opened the new “front door” of its North Campus last Friday with the grand opening of the Humber Learning Resource Commons (LRC). The 264,000-square-foot student learning and services hub is Humber’s new main entrance and a gateway to the college’s industry-standard labs and classrooms. It is also Humber’s largest construction project to date, and a collaboration with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and Infrastructure Ontario. “The Learning Resource Commons is a significant milestone for Humber because it exemplifies our commitment to put our students and their success at the heart of everything we do,” Chris Whitaker, Humber president and CEO, said in a statement.

“From the first day of planning to the last day of construction, student needs were of primary importance as this building came to fruition.” The building features a “dramatic” six-storey staircase, ground-floor atrium, gallery and a new library and learning commons that provides study and social space. Through the Learning Resource Commons, students will now also have a more streamlined access to centralized services, such as academic and career advising, registration, health, accessibility and counseling, student life and writing and math support. “The LRC is exactly what students need. It is welcoming and there’s lots of space to study and relax with friends,” Jose Cardoso, a student in Humber’s advertising, marketing and communications

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Above, students enter the new Learning Resource Commons building after its grand opening at Humber College North Campus Friday. Right, student April Robertson carves a pumpkin during the event.

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An afternoon of Tibetan culture helped raise funds for the maintenance of the Palyul Pema Mani Center and also to help fund the building of a Buddhist retreat outside of the city. The centre, a Buddhist Studies and Meditation Center, attempts to preserve Tibetan Buddhism and its culture. It offers regular lectures and teachings on Buddhism and related topics to the public.

Left, Tibetan monks perform the Black Hat Dance accompanied by the sounds of the long horn during a Tibetan cultural event held Saturday at the Palyul Pema Mani Centre. Above, a Tibetan monk works on a sand mandala during the event which doubled as a fundraiser. Photos/NANCY PAIVA

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amilton resident Phyllis Fehr, 57, is a member of the Ontario Dementia Advisory Group, a group of people living with dementia that was formed last fall with the purpose of influencing policies, practices and people in dementia management. A former ICU nurse who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s three years ago, Fehr offers a unique perspective on the challenges facing Ontario’s health-care system in providing quality care for the increasing number of people diagnosed with dementia. Having experienced the healthcare system from both sides of the coin as a health-care professional and as a patient, she said she has some strong ideas about what the Ontario government needs to do to successfully tackle this significant challenge. Fehr’s journey with dementia started in 2010

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when she began noticing small changes in herself, notably forgetfulness. She discussed her concerns with her doctor, but it wasn’t until two years later she received a working diagnosis of mixed dementia in the form of early onset Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia, a less prevalent form of dementia that occurs when abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein accumulate inside the brain’s nerve cells. In the meantime, Fehr was having trouble multi-tasking and was drawing blanks on details and tasks that were once second nature. Doubting her abilities and concerned about providing the best care she could to her patients, she took a leave from her nursing career. “It was affecting my work and I needed to figure this out,” said Fehr, who, despite being under the care of a neurologist and a gerontologist, had started to feel frustrated by the lack of an action plan.

part 2 of 3 “From having my first symptoms to diagnosis it was basically two years in limbo. I felt quite stressed.” With a diagnosis, she said she was eager to move forward on a course of treatment, but again was stuck in a waiting game. “I’m a firm believer in treating something sooner than waiting.” Fehr decided to take the matter into her own hands and started seeing renowned neurologist Dr. Sandra Black in early 2013. “I’m very grateful for the intervention and understanding of Dr. Sandra Black. Once I started with her, she helped me understand what was going on, get on track and sort out what was happening.” Under Black’s care, Fehr said she’s received the “patient-centred and

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Hamilton resident and former ICU nurse Phyllis Fehr has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. She uses an iPad to keep track of daily tasks and appointments.

patient-involved care” all patients with dementia need. “We think of each of our patients and their families as having a unique and important story to tell,” explained Black. “We try to partner with our families and share their load to ensure they know they are not alone in their difficult journey, as most dementias still lack definitive treatments.” “It can’t just be clinical,” agreed

Fehr, who, as a health-care professional, said she appreciates the challenges doctors face to provide the best care they can while dealing with extremely limited resources. “I realize there’s only so much time and money, and not enough staff and specialists. All of that needs to be improved,” she said, adding an earlier diagnosis would have changed the course of her life. >>>helping, page 37

PREVENTION

In Ontario, a lot of time, attention and money is being placed on getting an early handle on dementia, understanding how to better recognize its early signs and mitigate its symptoms. Dr. Doug Munoz, a neuroscientist at Queen’s University, has focused his career on understanding how the brain controls eye movement and how brain damage or abnormalities, including those caused by dementia, can affect it. “What we have is a toolbox for how the brain works,” he said. Munoz is exploring the connection between eye movement and dementia. To do so, he’ll be measuring where the eyes go to study memory loss using videobased eye tracking. “This study will be helpful in early detection. It will help us detect dementia earlier than we can now,” said

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Munoz, who in his 20-plus year career has studied the correlation between eye movement and brain function for people of all ages.

EDUCATION

1 Keep to a simple daily and weekly routine. Get to know particular good times of the day and concentrate on getting things done during optimal hours.

2 Communication is key. Talk to family, friends and professionals about how they can help and accept offers of support.

3 Eat regularly. Make sure healthy snacks are on hand in case cooking is not an option. Be sure to get enough fluids.

4 Keep active. A walk every day will help with relaxation. Keep up with hobbies and visit friends. Stay connected to the community by joining local support groups and organizations.

5 Use visual aids such as to-do lists, a calendar or a reminder board to organize. Make a checklist of important things to do before going to bed.

6 Keep essential items such as glasses, keys and money in one place so that they can be easily found.

7 Write down memorable experiences and information in a journal or diary.

8 Keep a visitor’s book with names, contact details and short descriptions. Add photos next to important phone numbers and keep them by the phone.

9 Label cupboards, drawers and doors making use of colour and contrast.

Sources: Alzheimer Society of Canada; National Health Service

>>>from page 36 oanne Woodward Fraser, a spokesperson for the Ontario Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care, said the government is preparing to care for an influx of Ontarians living with dementia. “Initial engagement with the sector has begun,” she said via email. “Ontario is gathering input from individuals with the disease, their families and caregivers, as well as health-care providers involved in treatment and support.” Still in the early stages – and too early to speak to specifics as the provincial government wants to “get it right” – Woodward Fraser said the first step will be to develop a “co-ordinated, collaborative approach with input from patients and their care partners, all health-care providers, as well as organizations involved in supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia.” Further, she said the provincial government has mandated Halton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris to champion the development of a provincial dementia strategy. Fehr agrees a holistic and streamlined approach must be taken to treating patients with dementia to avoid unnecessary and often detrimental delays and frustrations. “Currently, the process takes so long. It makes me worry about everybody else,” said Fehr, who is also a volunteer board member for the Dementia Network of the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network, which is working to find ways to work together with the government to understand gaps in the system and provide a better integrated system care for those with dementia. “There has to be a way to streamline all the services under one umbrella to avoid reinventing the wheel every time. We need to be looking more at the big picture.”

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Dr. Petal Abdool, a staff psychiatrist in the geriatric division at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, stands in front of the ‘Transforming Lives’ mosaic in the lobby of the Intergenerational Wellness Centre.

Medical associations advocate geriatric dementia training D r. Petal Abdool, a staff psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Geriatric Division, is confident she made the right career choice. “This is an area I felt I could make a difference. It’s underserved and there’s no shortage of jobs,” said Abdool, who credits her sixmonth residency at CAMH for helping her choose a career in geriatric medicine. Hired by CAMH shortly after completing her placement, Abdool serves as the head of outpatient geriatric mental health services. She’s also a clinical lecturer and the undergraduate education co-ordinator, Geriatric Division Department of Psychiatry University of Toronto. In this role, she’s charged with

impressing upon medical students the need for qualified health-care professionals to work with the aging population, as well as the personal benefits that come with it. “Working with the elderly has been a great experience and very rewarding. It’s nice to look after other people’s parents,” said Abdool. The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) is also doing its part to encourage doctors to consider working with the elderly, said its president Dr. Mike Toth. “With an aging population, we know it is important to have enough physicians to care for seniors, including those with complex conditions such as dementia,” he said. The Registered Nurses

VOICES

Association of Ontario (RNAO) is also helping its members provide better care for the elderly. Michelle Acorn, the association’s co-chair, brings more than a decade of experience to the table working as a nurse practitioner caring for elderly patients. With a special interest in geriatric care, Acorn – who serves as the lead nurse practitioner at Lakeridge Health in Durham Region – spends a fair amount of her time educating nursing professionals about caring for the elderly, making hospitals senior friendly and making geriatric care part of the core curriculum at post-secondary institutions. by JOANNA LAVOIE

Read the full story online at www.insidetoronto.com/dementia

COMING NEXT Dr. Michael Strong, dean of the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and professor at Western University in London, Ont., serves as the principal investigator for Ontario Neurodegenerative Disease Research Initiative. Here’s what he has to say about a study seeking common early indicators and risk factors of dementia:

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The goal is to identify the illness before symptoms present themselves. This is very unique. I don’t know of any other study like this in the world.

+ Read more about the research being done; www.insidetoronto.com/dementia

Part three, to be published next week, tackles the stigma associated with dementia, which often makes living with the disease that much more challenging. Read about personal struggles, but also the positive changes happening here and globally that are helping people with dementia enjoy a higher quality of life.

ager to serve as a voice for people living with dementia, Fehr is a volunteer spokesperson for the Hamilton Alzheimer society. She regularly speaks about her experiences offering her unique two-sided perspective, especially with newly diagnosed individuals and their families. One of her main messages is that “life isn’t over, but that it will change.” “I really enjoy sharing my message and hopefully I’m making a positive impact,” she said.

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