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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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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.
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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
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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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Families play in the sandbox during opening day events at Fairfield Park on Saturday, located in the Islington Avenue and Bloor Street West area.
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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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
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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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participate in poem, essay and video contests. Sh e i l a Ha r r i s, t h e Yo u t h Education Chairperson for Toronto’s Legions, said the contest is very important to the organization. Students can also submit entries to their local Legion, or by contacting Harris at 416-293-3498 or stharris@rogers.com. – Dominik Kurek
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT: Above, guests head for the grill during the Lakeshore Village Action Group’s Celebrating Diversity back-to-school event h e l d l a s t We d n e s d a y i n Lakeshore Village Park in cooperation with the LAMP Community Health Centre. Left, children participate in a dance contest. Below, Toronto Police Mounted Unit Const. Windsor, atop Highlander, left, and Const. Braider and her mount Southerland become the centre of attention. Photos/ANDREW LAHODYNSKYJ
New program provides emergency mortgage loans to homeowners Licensed Mortgage Agent Puneet Garg, Expert Mortgage’s “85-Alive” representative for the GTA Region, says, “We’re seeing mostly homeowners behind on mortgage and property taxes. The banks are refusing to restructure their loans. Many of these people have lost jobs due to the bad economy... or they’re self-employed. Unless you are a perfect applicant, the bank doesn’t want to talk to you.” But not everyone condones Expert Mortgage’s easy lending criteria. A local real estate agent with 25 years of experience, who has asked to remain anonymous, says, “When this market turns down, it’s going to get ugly! It’s utter financial suicide for Expert Mortgage to be giving money away so easily to clients without the ability to make payments. I’d be surprised if they’re still in business five years from now.” Nonetheless, homeowners
On November 1, 2013, Expert Mortgage launched the “85Alive”program in Ontario. The concept was simple: as long as you had a pulse, Expert Mortgage would provide you with a home equity loan, up to 85 percent of the value of your property. No job required. Bad credit, OK. The reason why Expert Mortgage could offer a “no questions asked” lending program, while the major banks could not, is that they represent over 200 private lenders who lend strictly on property value. These subprime lenders specialize in mortgage clients who have had some bad luck, and need a helping hand until they get back on their feet. The program has been so successful that Expert Mortgage can barely keep up with the volume of calls. To help fund this unexpectedly large number of borrowers, it has partnered up with dozens more private lenders.
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TTC stations to offer bike repair SmartTrack update to bypass Cyclists who need to quickly attend to a bike repair will now have the ability to do so right on TTC property. The TTC announced this week it is adding space for small repairs to 10 stations, which will also offer tools such as Allen keys, screwdrivers, bike pumps and wheel chocks. Ba t h u r s t , Da v i s v i l l e, Downsview, Dupont, Finch, Keele, Kennedy, Kipling, Pape and Spadina stations will be the first stations to have the repair stops. NAMED NEW union PRESIDENT wKINNEAR
The former head of the TTC’s largest union is going national. Bob Kinnear was elected president of newly formed A m a l g a m a t e d Tr a n s i t Union (ATU) Canada last week during a convention held in Toronto. Kinnear, who stepped down over the summer from running ATU 113, the largest union representing TTC employees, captured 77 per cent of the
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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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TTC board review this month RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com The chair of the TTC’s board of commissioners was highly critical of a decision to release an update on SmartTrack before the board has a chance to see it. Josh Colle said it was “crazy” the update, which is scheduled to be released to the city’s Executive Committee on Oct. 20, will not be seen by the TTC board. According to the TTC, SmartTrack is considered such an integral addition to its network that transit commission planners have already identified 75 potential bus and streetcar connections to 21 of the future line’s potential stations. “I think it’s crazy there are transit conversations which go on and don’t come in front of this board,” said Colle, who invited city staff to make a presentation during
Monday’s monthly TTC board meeting on rapid transit projects under study, a list that includes the SmartTrack plan. “There’s been a SmartTrack conversation going on in these halls, but never once in this chamber in front of this board and I think that’s wrong,” he said. During the meeting the board heard from city staff including deputy city manager John Livey who was accompanied by Toronto’s chief planner Jen Keesmaat. As part of its approval of a study for SmartTrack, Toronto City Council instructed staff to provide an update to the mayor’s Executive Committee. The report will not reflect ridership data currently under study by the city and the University of Toronto, which won’t be available until 2016. When it’s released, the
data will show 100 per cent of transportation trips taken in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, some 12 million trips across 6.5 million households, and is intended to provide a baseline for existing ridership and allow for more reliable assumptions on the level of demand SmartTrack could attract when it opens. “The ridership data is going to be very informative and we’ll see if people’s minds change,” Colle said. “Having information can’t be a bad thing, and hopefully it sets a baseline for all of our discussions around any expansion project.” The board meeting also approved staff recommendations for informing future discussions on the TTC’s fare structure after it adopts the Presto card.
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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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system consists of 616 solar panels (of 255 watts each), which was commissioned at the end of June, and is presently connected to the Toronto Hydro grid, where Gough estimates it has the capacity to power about 20
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
of the Arts and Lambton-Kingsway JMS – providing students with an “exciting demonstration of the TDSB’s commitment to sustainability on its campuses,” while simultaneously saving the public hundreds of thou-
sands of dollars in roofing costs. “The TDSB has a very strong focus on sustainability. We’re one of the greenest – if not the greenest – school boards in Canada, and part of being sustainable is having a sustainable campus,” she said. “With this (Solar Schools) project, when the students look around them, they will see firsthand evidence of the board’s commitment to sustainability.” That opportunity to educate students about renewable energy sources through the Solar Schools Project is also one that excites Gough, especially at schools like Norseman that are EcoSchools certified. “It will be something they can study when they’re learning about electricity and when they’re learning about how their school is part of the EcoSchools Program,” she said, lauding Norseman as a “high-level” EcoSchool with a comprehensive recycling and composting program, as well as a commitment to Walk and Wheel Wednesdays. “To educate the students that there are alternative energy sources that can be put into play, and for them to be able to see that their school is part of that – that’s very exciting, I think. It’s a fantastic good news story.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
n empowered girls’ clubs n leadership and volunteer development Programs added since the new space opened include a high school entrepreneurship outreach program, a youth
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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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4 CoLwyn Road Striking 4 Bedroom, 5 Bath Custom Build Offers Approx 4,700 sq. ft. (Incl Bsmt) Of Luxurious Finishes & Fine Details, Gleaming Dark Jatoba Hardwood Floors Thru-Out, High Ceilings, Main Floor Family Rm Open To Chef’s Kitchen With Granite Centre Island! Handy Interior Access From Garage, Multiple Access Points To Yard, Huge Picture Windows! Master With His-Hers Closets & Spa-Inspired 5Pc Ensuite! Spacious, Open Lower With Hardwood, Gas FP & 4Pc Bath! This State Of The Art Home Is Fibre Optic Ready & Wired For Satellite/ Cable/Telephone/Internet/Phone! Complete With Double Garage, Professionally Landscaped, Large Concrete Backyard Patio & Fully-Fenced Yard! Prime Area Near Bloor Shops/Restaurants, Transit, Hwys, Parks & Great Schools! $1,795,000
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STEPS TO LAKE!! Check out this purpose-built DUPLEX + BSMT. APT. with 2 staircases, 8 Bdrm, 3 baths, balconies & separate meters. Includes large 46x160’ lot with brick 2 car garage/workshop. Big ($50K+) Income & low expenses Re/Max West Realty Inc., make this a great investment! View details, floor plans, Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated virtual tour & financials at www.RandyYetman.com
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$479,900 This Is A Remarkably Spacious Home. The Room Sizes Are Fairly Large. Living Room With Warm Oak Hardwood Floors And Picture Window Overlooking The Street, Up Dated Sunny Bright Eat-In Kitchen, The Dining Room Originally Was The 3rd Bedroom And Has A Walk-Out To The Deck. Totally Renovated Dream Bathroom. 2 Bedrooms Upstairs That Are Surprisingly Large And Cozy And A 1/2 Bathroom. The Basement Is Partially Finished. This Is A Unique Home. For a picture tour please visit www.tinaklein.com
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$617,700 Stunning!! Absolutely Stunning!! Totally Renovated Bungalow With An In-Law Suite Your Mom Will Love!!! When You Walk Into This Bungalow The First Thing That Strikes You Is The Beautiful Ceramics Floors, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Dream Kitchen With Granite Counters, Stone Wall In The Living Room, The Basement Is Just Wow!! Like I Said Your Mom Will Thank You For Buying This Home! There Are Too Many Extras Too Mention! Pictures Do Not Do It Justice! For a picture tour please visit www.tinaklein.com
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ExclusivE WEst DEanE Pk. $839,900 Spacious 4 bdrm home, on child safe cul-de sac just steps to park. Hardwood throughout, main floor sun room. Eat-in Kitchen. Easy access to 427, QEW, 401 and Airport. One bus to Subway. Close to all amenities and excellent schools.
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Spectacular Stone and Brick Home, Custom Built by Award Winning Builder, Finest Quality Finishes and Workmanship, Designed by Carey Mudford, Exceed Your Highest Standards, 7 Baths, Heated Floors, Elevator, Exquisite Wood Trim, Magnificent Gourmet Kitchen, Finished Basement, Attention to Every Detail! $3,975,000!
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RANCH BUNGALOW ON 2.88 ACRE LOT
Simply Spectacular Renovated Home, Huge Family Room Addition, 3+1 Bdrm, Gourmet Kitchen, Skylights, Formal Dining Rm, Incredible Professionally Finished Basement Ideal for Entertaining, Theatre, Stage, Wet Bar or In-Law Suite, Detached 8 Car Garage, Ideal for Contractor, Warehouse For Home Based Business, Access to Walking Trails, Close to Hwy and Amenities! Must be seen! Only $999,900!
CHARMING PARKVIEW HILL 2 STOREY!!
Wonderful detached home in the Woodbine Gardens area with stunning curb appeal on large private lot steps to ravine. Meticulously landscaped grounds. Loaded with charm, foyer leads to large living room with fireplace, huge bedrooms, mechanicals updated, steps to great schools and TTC. A real Gem, only $799,000!!
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Luxury Custom-Built Home Located On Quiet Cul-De-Sac! Stunning 4 Bed, 5 Bath Open Concept Layout W/ Features That Include High Ceilings Throughout, Superior Finishes, Amazing Gourmet Kitchen W/Viking Appliances, Natural Stone Flooring, Large Master Bedroom W/ Spa-Like Ensuite,Finished BasementW/ Heated Flooring &Walkout, And Much More. No Expense Spared! Only $1,795,000!
THE HEART OF KING CITY
Rare 1.4 Acre Ravine Lot with Salt Water Pool and Grassy Area Surrounded by Forest and Stream, Your own Private Oasis! Huge 4 Bdrm Raised Bungalow with 250 Foot Frontage and Commercial Potential, Many Updates Include Kitchen, Baths, Roof, Furnace, Windows & Family Room Addition, Vaulted Living Room, Close to Hwy 400, Just east of Jane and a Walk to Town! An Entertainer’s Dream for Only $1,149,000!
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!
OPULENT KINGSWAY RESIDENCE
Backing Onto Humber River, Premium 350 Ft Lot, Landscaped Resort Like Oasis, Inground Pool, Cabana, Patio, Amazing Views, Stately Renovated 5 Bedroom 2 Storey, 6 Bathrooms, Exudes Charm, Character & Luxury. Crown Mouldings, Heated Floors, Formal Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Finished Bsmt, Nanny Suite, Master Bedroom Retreat, Walkout to Spectacular Balcony, Elegance Personified, Steps to Amenities & Subway! $3,390,000!
SPECTACULAR CUSTOM BUILT!
Luxurious 5+1 Bedrm 2-Storey On 60Ft Lot, Highly Sought After Richmond Hill Street, Loaded w/Quality and Upgrades, Cathedral Ceiling, Gourmet Kitchen, S/S B/I Appl’s, Granite, Centre Island, Bkfst Bar, W/O Prof Landscaped Patio+Yard, Prof Fin Bsmt with Separate Entrance Ideal For Entertaining & Inlaw/Nanny Suite, Fantastic Neighbourhood! Top Ranking School District, Close To Amenities! Only $1,695,000!
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
3 Car Garage, Detached 6+1 Bedroom, Open Concept Layout, Spacious Open Concept Layout, Enclosed Sunroom, Walkout to Patio, Separate Entrance to Finished Basement, Large Front Veranda, Angel Stone and Interlock, Fantastic Opportunity, Only $749,900!
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!
AVENUE RD & EGLINTON
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!
LUXURY PALACE PIER
Waterfront Location, Totally Redesigned & Professionally Renovated 3 Bedroom, 3,200 Sq Ft Suite with Lavish Finishes, Over 350K Spent, No Expense Spared, Top of the Line Appliances, Crown Mouldings, Custom Cabinetry, Gourmet Kitchen, Divine Bathrooms... the list goes on. A Spectacular Lifestyle awaits you. Call for a Confidential Viewing Today! Only $999,900
AMAzING 5 LEVEL BACKSPLIT
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!
DETACHED 4 BEDROOM 2 STOREY
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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ISLINGTON AND DUNDAS
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!
PREMIUM PIE SHAPED LOT Detached Bungalow, 3+1 Bedroom, Spacious Living Room, Separate Entrance to Finished Bsmt, Rec Room, Dry Bar, Fabulous Neighbourhood, Close to Amenities, Transit, Centennial Park, Fantastic Opportunity! Only $549,900!
OAKWOOD & ROGERS DETACHED!!
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!
LUXURIOUS DANIELS-BUILT WALDORF!
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!
MAGNIFICENT PROMENADE PENTHOUSE!
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!
HEART OF MEADOWVALE
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
BLOOR & SHAVER
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
Rarely Available in Demand Complex Near Etobicoke Creek, Renovated Modern Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Spacious Open Concept Living Room, Walk Out to Large Deck Overlooking Tranquil Greenspace, Professionally Finished Basement, Wet Bar & Rec Room Ideal for Entertaining, Master Bedroom Retreat, High Demand Location! Only $479,900!
RENOVATED 2+1 BDRM CONDO!!
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!!
STUNNING 4 BDRM IN BRAMPTON!
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!
AMAzING VALUE!!
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!
OCEAN CLUB CONDOMINIUMS
Brand New Luxurious Waterfront Resort Style Living, Fabulous 1+1 Bedroom Suites Loaded with Upgrades, Hardwood Floor, Built-in Appliances, Mirror Closet, Granite + Quartz Countertops, Large Balconies, Clear Gorgeous Views of Lake + Toronto Skyline, Amazing Value & Opportunity, Must Be Seen! Only $369,900 & $399,900!
LUXURY CONDO ACROSS FROM LAKE
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!
AMAzING OPPORTUNITY!!
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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The Brick continues partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Proceeds from sale of Brickley the Bear go to local hospitals The Brick enters year two of its partnership with Children’s Miracle Network to help improve the lives of children and families across Canada and celebrates Brickley Bear’s first birthday with a new Superhero Edition. Following the great success of its inaugural year, The Brick launches its second year as a partner of Children’s Miracle Network in Canada. In the first year of its partnership with Children’s Miracle Network, The Brick raised nearly $700,000 for children’s hospitals across Canada. “The Brick is a great Canadian retailer which has provided value to the homes of Canadians with a team of community caring staff that made the inaugural year of our partnership
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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Kingsway Hearing Clinic has been helping Etobicoke residents hear better since 2006. Owner and Hearing Instrument Specialist Eddy Chow as well as the Hearing Instrument Specialist at the clinic believe that patients come first, and pride themselves on the outstanding care they can provide to every patient as a smaller, more intimate business. The Hearing Clinic provides free hearing tests for individuals over the age of 50. Kingsway Hearing Clinic also provides hearing aid fittings for all patients, which help to improve hearing abilities as well as confidence for individuals. The Clinic only offer the best and most reputable hearing aid brands in Canada, Including Oticon, Unitron and Siemens. Unlike a large Clinic, Kingsway Hearing Clinic is able to provide timely home visits to first time, and regular patients. This service means seniors in long term care facilities can have their hearing examined, receive follow-up appointments, adjustments and have a hearing aid fitting without leaving the comfort of their home.
“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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CULTURE DAYS: At left, Brian Klyne helps Claire Auain, 9, make a dreamcatcher during the Aboriginal Community Celebration and Social held Saturday at the Assembly Hall in Col. Samuel Smith Park as part of the City of Toronto’s Culture Days. Above, Deanne Hupfield, left, Lorralene Whiteye, Niimin Hupfield, 3, and John Hupfield dance. At right, Malakar Daybutch, 11, performs in traditional regalia. Photos/NANCY PAIVA
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Patient-centred care and earlier diagnosis a must for dementia strategy, says former nurse and neurologist by JOANNA LAVOIE
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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.
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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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Studying how the brain controls eye movement could help detect dementia earlier.
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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