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Persian North York photo journalist and filmmaker Pooyan Tabatabaei experienced war growing up. Despite the conflict between Iran and Iraq, his life went on. Now, at age 34 and living in Canada the past 15 years, he sees the same continuing throughout the Middle East. War happens, but life continues. He’s showing this in his 16-minute film Unshaven, set in Libya during the Arab Spring, at the Eastern Breeze International Film Festival in Toronto running from May 6 to 11. He is also the executive director of the festival. His film will be shown Sunday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton St. Tabatabaei calls Unshaven an experimental film that marries images of front-line conflict with everyday life for citizens of war-torn places, particularly >>>AWARD, page 7
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Sgt. Stephen Hicks of 31 Division in North York will be on his bike again starting this Saturday ready to ride 960 kilometres from Toronto to Philadelphia. And he’ll be bringing along 17 other riders including 11 police officers, four York University students, a local teacher and a Toronto Hydro representative, to take part in the annual Cops Cycle for Kids ride. “We’ve done six events so far over the last 10 years,” said Hicks, who first got involved in 2004 when he rode his bike to New York City. At the time, Hicks recalled wanting to do something for a good cause after learning his father was dying of cancer. Partnering with Cops Cycle for Kids, which has raised more than $250,000 for the Hospital for Sick Children since 1991, Hicks has gone to Hamilton, Calgary, Boston and Chicago. “I always rode a bike and thought I might as well try it,” said Hicks, who has been training with his colleagues on stationary bikes throughout the winter and three times a week riding 40 to 50 kilometres. “We’re the old guys on this team now.” But with new riders joining the cause, Hicks is hopeful the event will continue to grow. “We made it grow every year to the point we have 18 riders this year,” he said. “We’re probably going to reach 50 next year.” The ride begins May 9 and continues to May 14 starting from SickKids in downtown Toronto to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. All donations in Canada go directly to the Paediatric Advanced Care Team (PACT) at SickKids, which is a team of health care professionals taking care of children with lifelimiting conditions.
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at the dinner table. If they didn’t have the answer, he would be dissatisfied with not knowing. So back in the 1970s to search for those answers, they had the Encyclopaedia Britannica. “The encyclopaedia was our Internet,” he said. Hadfield also encouraged people, whether they want to aspire to become an astronaut or any other profession, to ask themselves what’s the first thing they need to learn and change in order to begin going after their goals and dreams. For him, it was about being active and eating well to be in good physical shape as well as knowing how to make good decisions, which he put into action as an engineer and a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot. Visitors can follow his career trajectory, from watching the Apollo 11 moon landing to his time at the International Space Station, at the exhibit, which was built in house by a team of scientists, designers and writers working together at the Ontario Science Centre (OSC). “He really is one in a million, but he can also inspire millions,” said Dr. Mary Jane Conboy, OSC director of science content and design, adding
Chris Hadfield helped launch the “Be An Astronaut” exhibit last week at the Ontario Science Centre where he loaned a number of items now on display, including the flight suits he wore on his first and second missions to space. For visitors taking a look at the exhibit, particularly the youth, Hadfield said he hoped they would see some of the items like his NASA flight gloves or pilot helmet and then ask questions about them. “To have your curiosity piqued and start to investigate why in a stimulusrich environment, it’s a perfect storm for learning,” said Hadfield, who was the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space and served as commander of the International Space Station. He recalled having that curious mind growing up, often posing a question to his parents
Jessica Gorlicky hosts open house this weekend DOMINIK KUREK dkurek@insidetoronto.com North York live painter Jessica Gorlicky has temporarily moved her workspace and gallery to Queen West and is asking people to come check it out and help beautify the place. The artist, who goes by JessGo, is hosting a two-day open house at the gallery and studio, located at 944 Queen St. W., May 9 and 10 when people will be able to check out works from her past exhibits, as well as a new exhibit, see some of her work in progress, and even
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watch her paint. Those who attend will also be given a brush and paint to write a message on the wall of the studio. The studio will be demolished later this year for a condo development, when Gorlicky will relocate to Toronto’s York community. She recently closed her studio on Wilson Avenue in North York. “I’m basically jumbling my previous eight collections into all these different rooms and I’m showing off what I do as a whole,” she said. Gorlicky said she’s never shown a mishmash of all her shows at one time, but now has the space for it, and wants clients and fans to be able to experience all her work. Gorlicky has been a professional artist since 2000 and has sold more than 1,000 pieces of art since then. Last year alone, her live painting
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creations (painting in front of an audience) raised more than $35,000 for charities, including one painting that sold for $15,000 in support of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) at a live auction that occurred as she painted. Her first show, she said, had 10 visitors. For this one, she anticipates more than 1,000. “I’ve come a really long way for sure. The word has spread and it’s been great,” she said, adding she’s lucky as an artist. “It’s been a tough journey but it’s really all been an amazing experience and experiment being able to create and putting it out there and getting great exposure.” The open house at 944 Queen St. W. is Saturday, noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www. jessgo.com for details.
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hether you’re a resident or a tourist, how much do you know about the City of Toronto? Let’s go one step further: how much do you know about the city’s rich history? The answers vary from a lot to very little; however, even those who know a lot about Toronto could certainly use a refreshing experience. So with that in mind, now is the time to take one of the many guided tours offered by Heritage Toronto, slated to run through to Sunday, Oct. 4, and get a city refresher. From Etobicoke to Scarborough, North York to all the pockets in the downtown core, the city is alive with a rich and diverse history, making any day or weekend tour an experience every Torontonian should have. “Heritage Toronto’s fun and our view informative tours give citizens the chance to see Toronto’s in a way they Head outside neighbourhoods never have before,” said Heritage and explore Toronto executive director, Francisco Alvarez. Toronto If you’re looking to get started quickly, May is Asian Heritage Month with tours that take you through Chinatown, Korea Town, and the city’s Filipino community. In Etobicoke you can take in the ‘Hurricane Hazel Revisited’ tour. The ‘Guild Park’ tour talks about the long and rich artistic history of the southeast Scarborough area. In North York, why not take in the ‘Downsview Park’ tour? City neighbourhoods are also the focus of tours such as ‘Leslieville: Orange & Green’. There are also bike tours, music history tours, and tours such as ‘Before Toronto’ that take participants on an archaeological bus tour of the city’s first 13,000 years. Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner – even fall has tours to offer – so why not take full advantage of our great city – voted the No. 1 place to live in the world to live by The Economist magazine. Toronto has so much to offer, including some fascinating history that’s well worth learning more about. So head out and experience Toronto in ways you’ve never experienced before. For a full list of tours (you can filter by type and time) visit http://heritagetoronto.org/tours/2015tours
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It’s official: spring has finally sprung During the winter, whining about the temperature had become so contagious it seemed like just about everybody in my neighborhood was hiding inside because of the cold. Heck, I saw a tumbleweed roll down my street it was so empty. I mean that. An actual tumbleweed. I should know. I was the one who tossed it. I did it many times, in fact. It was just me and that old tumbleweed all by our little lonesomes for all of February and most of March. I was getting pretty good at rolling that sucker, too, I must say. I had a mean knuckler that would have made R.A. Dickey envious. I had a deceptive slider that would have given Josh Donaldson, Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion fits. I had a mesmerizing change up, a wicked curve
jamie wayne BUT SERIOUSLY ball and a nasty fastball. There would be no calls to the bullpen to replace me, no siree. I was in it for the long haul. I was the starter and the closer all rolled into one. My exploits did not go unnoticed. I was being followed closely on Sportsnet, TSN and ESPN. Fans all over the world were downloading my app. I had gone viral on YouTube. There was talk of a duet with Miley. The Donald was calling to talk to me about being on Celebrity Apprentice. Yeah, life was good, alright. Alas, nothing lasts forever. Before long that wimpy tumbleweed started whin-
ing it was too cold for him, too, and he disappeared inside along with everyone else. It was like a ghost town around here after that, I tell ya. Then when spring got off to a late start it was more of the same, barren feeling outside. The flowers refused to come out. The early birds slept in. The squirrels were interested in gathering dust, not nuts. To add insult to injury? Even the owls didn’t give a hoot. Then seemingly out of nowhere, temperatures picked up dramatically this week and have actually passed the seasonal averages and suddenly everyone and everything has come out of hibernation. The flowers are finally starting to make an appearance. The early birds are giving those worms a run for their
money. The squirrels are collecting overtime. And the dogs are barking up a storm. But it’s the people who are really standing out. I honestly can’t remember it ever being so crowded in these parts. It looks good on the neighbourhood to see so many out and about. Best of all, those winter scowls are nowhere to be seen. Everybody is smiling. Well, not everyone. The tumbleweed seems a little down in the dumps with nothing to do anymore. Poor guy. So, if you’ll excuse, I’ll take him to Tim Hortons for a tumble tumble. That’ll snap him out of it in no time. Jamie Wayne is a lifelong columnist, who takes writing very seriously. The topics? Not so much. His column appears every Thursday. Contact him at jamie.wayne@sympatico.ca
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City Critters: Hop on Frogs WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. CONTACT: 416-397-1341, www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca, info@ torontobotanicalgarden.ca COST: Family: Public $30; members $25 Spring sounds are in the air! Learn about the wonderful world of frogs through games, costumes and a frog symphony after dusk. Meet some live frogs with a special guest visit from Creature Quest.
How to Make a Great Photograph Using Old and New Technology WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Rd. CONTACT: Olena Ashkenazy, 416-395-5441, oashkenazy@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free
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Toronto Botanical Garden’s Plant Sale WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. CONTACT: 416-3971341, www.torontobotanicalgarden. ca, info@torontobotanicalgarden.ca COST: Free New this year: used garden tools for sale and pollinator-friendly plants.
CONTACT: Debby, 416-395-5710, debbyng@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Toronto Public Health Nurse Megan Georgieff demonstrates easy ways to prepare snacks and meals that are fun and nutritional for teens. Workshops are May 8, 22 and 29. For ages 12 to 19. Call to register.
Dallington Pollinators Community Garden WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Dallington Pollinators Community Garden, 18 Dallington Dr. CONTACT: Wendy Colman, 647-340-2647, versuewen@ rogers.com COST: Free Volunteers can help prepare garden and get to know your neighbours.
Mindy Noble, 416-638-4107, Mindynoble@gmail.com COST: Free Science Rendezvous WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Downsview Library, 2793 Keele St. CONTACT: 416-395-5720 COST: Free Experience amazing hands-on science with the volunteers from Let’s Talk Science.
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Food, Snacks and Nutrition for Teens WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence Ave. E.
Forest Manor P.S. Spring Fair WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: 25 Forest Manor Rd. CONTACT: Kevin Freckelton, 416-395-2440, ext. 20010, kevin.freckelton@tdsb.on.ca COST: Games, food, silent auction
Science Rendezvous WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: York Woods Public Library, 1785 Finch Ave W. CONTACT: 416-395-5980 COST: Free All ages. Call to register.
Avondale Schools Spring Fair WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: 171 Avondale Ave.InCONTACT: partnership with
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Kenneth Ave. CONTACT: Lina Posa, 416-225-2309, willowdaleunited@ bellnet.ca COST: $15 Featuring vocalist Patricia Duffy and Tony Laviola on bass. Musical Screening of ‘Loving the Silent Tears’ WHEN: 2 to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Dr. CONTACT: 647-200-5966, https://www.facebook.com/SilentTearsMusicalToronto/, SilentTearsMusicalToronto@gmail.com COST: Free
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NIED Symposium: Family Based Treatment for Young Adults WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Spring Garden Church, 112 Spring Garden Ave. CONTACT: Wendy Preskow, www. nied.ca, wendy@nied.ca COST: Free Hosted by the National Initiative for Eating Disorders. All are welcome.
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community Am Games tribute at Iona church wPan Iona Presbyterian Church is hosting a tribute to the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games features Latin American songs, North American show tunes and more. The musical evening, featuring the Village Voices, a 70-voice choir, takes place Wednesday, May 13 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the church at 1080 Finch Ave. E. Tickets are $20 and this includes refreshments. Proceeds will support the church’s work in the community. Contact Bob Williams at 416-494-2442 or postmaster@ tri-church.ca Health First Aid course May 9 & 23 wMental
Mental Health First Aid Canada offers help for people experiencing a mental health problem or a mental health crisis. It is offering a 12-hour interactive course Saturday, May 9 and Saturday, May 23 (six hours each day, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at IBEW 353, 1377
Lawrence Ave. E. MHFA says the course can benefit teachers, health care professionals, emergency service workers, human resource professionals, employers, managers and supervisors, community groups and the public. Cost is $175. Contact Cindy Krysac at 416-255-7838 or cindykrysac@gmail.com barrel sale supports Harmony Place wRain
Residents wanting a rain barrel can pick one up Tuesday, May 12 at Harmony Place Support Services, 132 Railside Rd., Unit 6. Rain barrels are being sold for $55 and funds raised will go towards supporting Harmony Place day programs for adults with developmental and physical disabilities. The sale will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. You can purchase a rain barrel in advance at http://rainbarrel. ca/harmonyplace For details, visit www.harmonyplace.on.ca or contact Kathleen Byrne at 416-5103114 or kathleen@harmonyplace.on.ca
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Spadina subway extension on target for 2017 opening, says TTC C DOMINIK KUREK dkurek@insidetoronto.com TTC CEO Andy Byford is touting the construction progress of the Toronto-York Spadina subway extension (TYSSE), saying the project is moving towards the target date of opening in late 2017. The tunnels are in place and the majority of the tracks have been laid south of Steeles Avenue. “The project overall is about 70 per cent complete. The tunnels were completed back in 2013, the track is nearly all laid, the power rail is going in, the station boxes themselves are all in differing levels of construction,” he said, standing approximately 25 metres below ground on
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complete, with the station’s structure being nearly entirely finished. About 60 per cent of the tracks along the extension are laid, including in all of the tunnels south of Steeles Avenue, save for the tracks at the York University and Pioneer Village stations. Joanna Kervin, TTC director of third party, planning and property, said the tracks
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Staff photos/Dan Pearce From left: The inside of the future Hwy. 407 subway station; the station will be equipped with large stained glass windows that will bring natural light to the platform level; media and TTC crew check out the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension track crossover location near the future Pioneer Village subway station. Top: A large shaft approximately five storeys deep leads down to the subway tracks near the future Pioneer Village subway station. The shaft was used as a launching site for the tunnel boring machines that dug the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension tunnels and now gives construction workers access to the underground railway. The shaft will eventually be filled in.
is getting everything ready to get that power turned on,” Kervin said. “That’s critically important.” She said there are approximately 800 to 900 workers per day through the TYSSE project. All the stations along the extension will be fully accessible and are planned to open simultaneously. Downsview Park station will integrate TTC subway and GO Transit train services in one station. The station is about 85 per cent complete, and the tracks have been laid. The station features large windows that bring natural light to the station, including down at the station level. Downsview Park will be a walk-to station with no
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Bayview/Sheppard. Shane Baghai Building, former model suite, approx. 1900 sqft, 2 bedroom, exquisite hardwood floor, cornice mouldings, wainscoting, granite & marble counter tops, glass backsplash, Gas F/P, freshly painted, dedicated gas line for BBQ, 2 cars tandem parking, shows extremely well. Steps 2 Bayview Village, Subway & Community Centre. A Must See! York Mills/Bayview. Luxury living in a brand new custom built home, 5+2 bedrooms, craftsmanship is simply stunning,chef’sdreamkitchen, wolf appliances, custom kitchen cabinet, 5 fireplace, 5 skylites, circular driveway, iron wrought railings, marble floor and much more. Yonge/Finch. Perfect location, bright and spacious Tridel Casitas townhome, 3 bedrooms with balcony facing inner court yard. Granite renovated kitchen, Updated Baths, Freshly Painted, New Carpet On Stair, Newer Laminate Floors, 24-Hour Gatehouse Security,Top ranked Schools: McKee PS, Claude Watson Arts School, Earl Haig High School, Steps To Subway, Shops And Banks.
Yonge/Finch. Tridel Built, Grand Triump 2, perfect location, 2+1 bedroom, steps to Finch station, approx 1000 sqft, open concept layout, den can be converted to 3rd bedroom, building amenities include indoor pool, fitness, theatre room, party room and much more.
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Bathurst/Finch. Luxury Custom Home On 60’ Lot, 5+2 bedrooms, Hardwood Floor Thru/Out, Oak Main Floor Library W Coffered Ceiling, Family Size Open Concept Kitchen W Breakfast Area*Granite Tops*Wainscotting*2 Gas Insert F/P*Huge Skylight*W/O Basement W Nanny Suite*Huge Interlocking Driveway*Steps 2 park and TTC. Bayview/Sheppard. Ready for move in, 2 bedrooms, great location with all the convenience. Split bedroom layout, Bright And Cheerful Corner Unit, View Of Yard. Super Clean (Like New). Very Functional Great Layout, 1 Parking & 1 Locker (Owned). Engineered Wood Floors Thru-Out. Bayview/John. Wow, superb renovation, $$$ spent, 4 bedrooms, hardwood floor throughout, granite kitchen, updated baths with granite & undermount sinks, sep. entr to basement, direct access to garage, vaulted ceiling family room, crown mouldings, and much more. Willowbrook and Thornlea School zone, 1 bus to York U / Seneca College.
Markham Bayview/John. Renovated home, 4+1 bedrooms, updated kitchen, newer hardwood floor, separate entrance to finished basement, updated bathroom, newer windows, doors and garage door. Steps 2 park, well kept home. Thornlea and Willowbrook school zone. One bus to York U. A must see!
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Yonge/Sheppard. One Of The Highest Demand Redevelopment Area. 3+2 bedroom. Mainly Land Value. 3.5X Density/ Coverage. Potential For Mid/High Rise Buildings. Close To Subway/Ttc, Hwys, Schools, Shopping, And Entertainment Areas.
Willowdale/Empress. Spectacular total reno’d, 3+2 bedroom with sep. Entrance to 2 bedroom apartment. Open concept kitchen with stone tops, undermount sinks, halogen Potlights, 3 skylight, hardwood floor thru/ out, spa-like 4pc ensuite MB and much more. Earl Haig school zone and steps 2 TTC. Leslie/Finch. Perfectly situated in a quiet cres, 3 bedrooms detached sidesplit home, hardwood floor, breakfast area, crown moulding, finished basement, A.Y Jackson and Zion Heights School Zone, Parks, Transit & Amenities. Excellent Layout For Large Family Or Separate Living.
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McCowan/Major Mackenzie. Proud original owner, 4 bedrooms, 9’ Ceiling, Cornice Mouldings, Walk-Out From Kitchen To Custom Deck (11’X10.5’), Newer Roof (2014), Laminated Floors (2012), Separate Side Entrance Main Floor led to Basement With R/I Washroom & Laundry Room,Main Floor R/I Laundry Room With Direct Access To Garages, Ideal For Rental Income Or In-Law Suite, Loaded With Upgardes, AbsolutelySpotlessHome,ThermoWindows, Beautifully Landscaped And Fenced. Minutes 2 HWY 407 and Markham Mall.
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York University. Great investment opportunity, detached 3 storey home, 5+3 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, renovated, newer laminate floor, wide plank wood floor, newer tankless hot water (2013), newer oversize CAC (2013), newer furnace (2013), 9’ ceiling’, gas fireplace, centre island, open concept kitchen. Great income! Willowdale/Parkview. Attention Builders or RE Investors, Premium location in Willowdale, combined lots 81’x99’,3+3 and 3+2 Bedrooms detached bungalow, sep. entrance.Potentiallytownhomes or custom home. Must be sold together. $988,000 each.
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Totally Renovated, Double Door Entry, Large Foyer, Circular Staircase, Iron Railing, Wainscoting, Custom Kitchen, Quartz Counter, Renovated Bathrooms, Prof. Finished Basement, Ideal for Entertaining, Shows to Perfection, Prof. Landscaped, Just Move in & Enjoy! Only $1,050,000!
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Absolutely Stunning Custom-built Lawrence Park Home Featuring The Finest In Modern Finishes & Amenities Throughout!! Luxurious Open Concept Layout, Smart Home Technology, Gourmet Kitchen W/Island, Heated Floors, White Oak Hardwood, Open Staircase, Large Family Room With W/O To Deck. Master Bedroom Features Amazing Ensuite & Wraparound Deck. Finished Basement W/ Wetbar. Walk To Schools, Shops, Transit. Truly Amazing Property…Must Be Seen! $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 $1,200,000
AMAZING LOCATION & INVESTMENT PROPERTY!!
3 in One, 60 Yr Established Automotive Shop with 5 Bays, 16ft Ceiling, Access From Front and Back Lane, Turn Key, All Equipment & Business Included, Commercial Unit at Front (Previously Used as Auto Parts Store) Plus 2 Bedroom Apartment Above, High Demand Location Bloor/ Lansdowne/Dupont, Only $999,900!
LEASIDE OPPORTUNITY
Well Maintained Detached Bungalow with Amazing Potential - Live, Rent, Renovate Or Build! Large Lot, Private Driveway W/Garage, Separate Side Entrance To Basement Apartment, Many Recent Updates. Move In Now Or Renovate To Suit Your Taste. Close To Shopping, Parks And Transit. Don’t Miss Out!! Only $799,900!
FABULOUS LOCATION!!
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 Basement W/ Heated Flooring & Walkout, And Much More. No Expense Spared! Only $1,795,000 SOLD IN 1WK FOR 106% OF ASKING!!!
BACKING ONTO GOLF COURSE
Situated on premium lot over ½ an acre! Quiet enclave of Multimillion Dollar Homes, Over 5,000 Sq Ft, 5 Bdrms, Finished Basement, Indoor Pool, Walkout to Huge Deck overlooking Golf Course, Spectacular Backyard, Thousands spent on Renovations and Upgrades, Bright Sunlit, 3 Skylights, Circular Staircase, Formal Rooms,3 Car Garage, Plus much more! Only $1,599,900!
WYCLIFFE ESTATES
Situated on a Quiet Crescent & on Premium Pie Shaped Lot, 4 Bedroom 2 Storey with Walkout Basement, Immaculately Maintained, Original Owners, Thousands Spent on Upgrades, Granite floor, New Doors & Windows, Marble Fireplaces, Great for Entertaining, Walkout to Landscaped Lot, Simply must be Seen! Only $1,199,900!
ROYAL YORK & EGLINTON
Stunning Euro designed 4 bdrm raised bungalow. Gorgeous Situated on a Quiet Court on A Premium Pie Shaped Lot, Detached 4+1 Bedroom, 5 Level Backsplit, Thousands Spent on Updates and Upgrades, Separate Side Entrance , Ideal for Entertaining or In-Law Suite, Huge Family & Rec Rooms, Steps to Amenities & Transit, High Demand Neighbourhood! Only $972,000!
AMAZING 80 X 222 FT LOT
Detached Toronto Bungalow with 3+1 Bedrooms, Stunning Lot, Backing onto Ravine, Long Private Drive, Garage, Huge Shed, Large Garden, Finished Basement Ideal for In-Law Suite or Entertaining, Only $799,900!
CUSTOM BUNGALOW 2 ACRE LOT
Castlemore Estates, Situated on Cul-de-Sac, Stone Exterior, 3 Car Garage, Gourmet Kitchen, Center Island, S/S Appliances, Finished Walkout Basement, Ideal for Entertaining or In-Law/ Nanny Suite, Quality Built, Loaded with Upgrades, Great Location, Minutes to All Amenities! Only $1,699,900!
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Custom Totally Rebuilt Ultra Modern 5 Bedroom, 5 Level Backsplit, Amazing Attention to Detail, Open Concept Layout, Custom Modern Gourmet Kitchen, Quartz Counter, Breakfast Bar, B/I Appliances, Spectacular Bathrooms, Walkout to Landscaped Lot, Finished Basement, Quality Exudes Throughout, Gorgeous Curb Appeal, Fabulous Location & Neighbourhood, Simply Must be Seen! Only $1,500,000!
HIGH DEMAND – JOHN WANLESS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Situated on Coveted Quiet Cul-de-Sac, Dead end Street, Gorgeous Renovated 2 Storey, Designer Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Massive Living Room, Master Bedroom Retreat, Ensuite + His and Her Closet, Professionally Finished Basement, Walkout to Landscaped Lot, Large Interlock Patio, Awning, Garage, Amazing Location! Steps to Yonge St & Subway Close to Amenities! $1,100,000!
YONGE & FINCH!! Surrounded by million dollar homes and situation on a 55ft lot. Detached 3 bedroom bungalow in pristine condition. Original owners in high demand neighbourhood. Must be seen, Amazing opportunity and value only $899,900!!
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Spectacular 3 bedroom Ambria Condo. Luxurious European style low rise in high demand location. Custom built and designed, upgraded and professionally decorated open concept suite. Gourmet kitchen, massive centre island, granite countertop, formal dining room, crown mouldings, 2 balconies, loaded with upgrades, 2 parking spots, simply must be seen only $750,000.
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CENTRAL ETOBICOKE
Renovated Detached 3 Bedroom, Open Concept Custom Kitchen, Marble Countertop, Stainless Steel Appliances, Hardwood Floors, New Oak Stairs, 4 Walkouts, Separate 1 Bedroom In-Law Suite, Simply Must be Seen! Only $748,888!
YONGE AND EGLINTON!
Sun Filled Corner Suite, Elegant and Spacious 2 Bedroom Split Plan with 10 Ft Ceilings, Extended Full Height Upper Kitchen Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Countertops with Breakfast Bar, Large Floor to Ceiling Windows with Gleaming Hardwood, Designer Touch in Every Room Including Customized Closets and Drapes. Great Amenities and Walk Score 96. Must be Seen! Only $549,900!
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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!
YORK UNIVERSITY TOWNHOME
Huge Renovated 5 Bdrm End Unit with Rare 3 Kitchens, Steps to York University and New Finch Subway Station. Basement Apt with W/O to Stone Patio, Income Potential from Student Renters Etc. Corner End Unit, Like a Semi! In 2014: New Doors, Shingles, Furnace and Fence! Great Investment! Only $319,000!
CUSTOM 2- STOREY
Gorgeous Curb Appeal, Stucco Exterior 2 Storey, Modern Open Concept Layout, Custom Kitchen Overlooking the Formal Dining Room & Spacious Living Room, Master Bedroom Retreat, 6pc Ensuite, Walk-in Closet, Finished Basement with 2 Bedroom In-Law Suite, Simply Must be Seen! Close to Amenities! Only $699,900
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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 $549,900!
PRESTIGIOUS HEART LAKE
Detached Brick 4+1 Bedroom 2 Storey on Premium 50 Ft Lot Backing onto Parkland, Fabulous Layout, Circular Staircase, Large Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Main Floor Family Room, Finished Walkout Basement, Resort Like Backyard with Inground Pool! Only $649,900!
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MAYFIELD PARK
Detached 3 bedroom situated on premium 50ft lot. Immaculately maintained by original owner. Open concept living room, separate side entrance to basement, ideal for entertaining or possible In-law suite. Amazing value only $499,900!!
Detached 3+1 Bedroom Bungalow with Sunroom Addition, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Spacious Modern Kitchen, Overlooking Sunroom, Walkout to Patio, Quiet Neighbourhood, Close to Amenities, Amazing Value! Only $449,900!
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STUNNING RICHMOND HILL CONDO
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!
Large Newer 2 Bdrm at Luxurious “Vineyards” with Unobstructed Views and 2 Parking Spots! 950 Sq Ft Corner Suite with Split Bdrms, Granite Kitchen, Hardwood, Master Ensuite, Steps to Yonge St, Go Station and Hillcrest Mall! Only $335,000!
PENTHOUSE CONDO IN HEART OF MARKHAM
Stunning Rare 1 Bdrm Upper Penthouse with Unobstructed South View, “Green” Energy Efficient Building with very Low Maintenance Fees, 10 Ft Ceilings, Granite Kitchen with S/S Appliances, Hardwood Throughout, World Class Amenities, Super Value! Only $299,000!
YOUR OASIS FOR LESS THAN RENT
One of a Kind Renovated Detached Duplex, Long Private Drive, Huge Double Garage, Live in Open Concept 2 Bedroom Home/Suite, Gas Fireplace in Large Family Room, Walkout to Large Deck Overlooking Your Gorgeous Inground Pool, Putting Green, Separate Rec Room with Pool Table, Separate Back Yard, Plus 2 Apartments (2 Bdrm & 1 Bdrm) Included. Amazing Investment! Great Lifestyle & Less than Rent. Must be Seen! At $649,900, with 5% down & 2 Apts Rented, Pay only $1,100/Mth and Own this Beauty!!!
HEART OF RICHMOND HILL
Stunning 688 SqFt 1 + Den with Unobstructed Views, Rare Oversized Den can be 2nd Bdrm, 2 Walkouts to Large Balcony, Granite Counters and Marble Vanities, Newer Building at Yonge/16th. World Class Amenities! Only $289,000!
HEART OF THE KINGSWAY!
“Fabulous Penthouse Suite At “The Essence”! Luxury Boutique Condo Living! Beautifully Appointed 1 + 1 Bedroom Suite – Approximately 800SqFt.Extra-High Ceilings, Beautiful Trimwork, Kitchen W/ Granite Counters, Hardwood Floors And Walkout To Large Terrace. Close To Transit, Schools, Amenities And Million Dollar Homes! Absolutely Beautiful!!! Only $329,900!
LUXURY NEXT TO SQUARE ONE
Stunning Value for this 1 Bdrm + Den in the New Parkside Village Condo at City Center! Lovely South View of Lake through Floor to Ceiling Windows, Granite Counters, Stainless Steele Appliances, Hardwood, 9 Ft Ceilings, 50,000 Sq Ft. Of World Class Amenities! Only $278,000!
DUFFERIN AND EGLINTON Fabulous Investment Opportunity, Duplex Currently Fully Rented, Covers Mortgage and Expenses, Steps to Transit and All Amenities! If You’re Paying Rent, You’re Paying Too Much! Only $579,900!
AMAZING VALUE ONLY $400,000!!
Detached 3 bedroom on 20x200ft lot. Updated bathroom, open concept living and dining room, family size kitchen, separate side entrance to finished basement ideal for entertaining or possible In-law suite. Spacious backyard, long private 6 car driveway, simply must be seen!!
WONDERFUL INNISFIL BUNGALOW
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t the start of the whirling vortex of chaos (otherwise known as the May meeting of Toronto Council) next year’s budget seems very far off. It is not, of course. While council and the city deal with the ramifications of open-season on food trucks, a new city manager, the quest for a just taxi license and gender balance on the Toronto Transit Commission, the city’s 2016 budget looms large – larger than is typical, in fact, thanks to the odd way council decided to balance the 2015 budget. This was in March, when council approved a 2.75 per cent property tax increase for homeowners, and filled a $60-million shortfall by effectively borrowing from the city’s own capital financing capacity in future years. Services were generally sustained or even enhanced, taxpayers were mollified with a rate-of-inflation
going to have to start talking about more difficult things: strategies for cutting waste in the city’s administrative bureaucracy, cuts and fee increases. Tory has so far avoided talking about fees very much, effectively ruling out the operationally sensitive but politically difficult application of “revenue tools” such as road tolls and consumption taxes. Without a willingness to increase or enact those things, the city is left with only one option: austerity. The city doesn’t have a terrible record on measured austerity. In general, residents seem to like their services and react with a certain amount of organized pique when they are threatened. When the matter finally comes up, it will show even a rough-and-tumble council meeting such as this week’s for the honeymoon that it is.
david nickle the city increase, and the pain, Mayor John Tory promised, would come later. Tory also promised to let Toronto know in the coming weeks how he would deal with the 2016 gap between what it costs to run the city as it stands, and the diminishing amount of money actually available to the city. Although Tory would not use the words, it all suggested that in 2016, Torontonians would be looking at some form of service cuts. Given that, it’s understandable that Tory has not yet made good on that one promise, to explain how he’ll balance things. So far, the Tory mayoralty has been a good-news affair. His announcements generally aren’t about telling people what they can’t have, but what he will provide. Very soon, our mayor is
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on the run: A.Y. Jackson Secondary School’s Selina Chau of breaks away from a Woburn Collegiate defender during high school girls’ flag football action at Jackson on Monday. The home side went on to win the game 12-6.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 w Earl Haig SS vs. York Mills CI (Goulding Park, north diamond, 45 Goulding Ave., 11 a.m.)
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At left, Micarah Wheeler gets a closer look at a chameleon during the Toronto Reptile Expo at Downsview Park on Sunday. Top, Tarantula Canada’s Amanda Galoway handles an adult tarantula. Above, The Little ResQ organization shows off a five year-old bearded dragon, which is up for adoption. Photos/Peter C. McCusker
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Clockwise from top left: Oscar Studzinski, left, former Toronto Maple Leaf Mike Krushelnyski and Matt Warren get together for a photo during the Baycrest Foundation’s Scotiabank Pro-Am hockey fundraiser at Buckingham Arena Saturday; former Washington Capital Dennis Maruk poses with Maya Dhami; Matthew Catzman has a personal moment with Toronto Maple Leaf mascot Carlton; Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and former Leaf Darryl Sittler; Former Montreal Canadien Mark Napier makes a pass during the Pro-Am hockey fundraiser all-star game. Photos/CHRIS TANOUYE
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The Toronto GoodLife Marathon benefits the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. For information on the marathon as well as race results, visit www.torontomarathon.com
Top, Mike Connolly, from Chicago, wears the stars and stripes at the start of the Toronto GoodLife Marathon early Sunday morning outside Mel Lastman Square. Above, runners head out from the start of the race along Yonge Street. At left, Hang Fong, left, and Jasmine Man Wai dress for any weather condition as they warm up on Beecroft Avenue. Photos/Peter C. McCusker
Diamond separation meeting wDavenport Metrolinx will hold a public meeting next week to share its plan for separating the Davenport Diamond rail crossing. It’s already been reported Metrolinx will launch an Environmental Assessment in late summer for building an overpass to elevate GO Transit rail service over CP Rail freight train traffic which meet at the crossing. Metrolinx established a resident panel to offer suggestions for transforming the lands freed up below the overpass, which could be used for new public space. The meeting takes place Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre Visit www.metrolinx. com/RERDavenport PRAISE FOR BYFORD’S OF TRANSIT wUSE
Breaking news: a public official was spotted riding the TTC. That may not seem newsworthy, particularly since the official in question is TTC CEO Andy Byford,
rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT who makes regular use of the Better Way, doesn’t own a car and has never had a driver’s licence. But after a Reddit Toronto user spotted Byford on the subway speaking to riders last Friday – stopping even to pick up some trash off the subway floor – it was enough to spawn a message thread (www.tinyurl.com/ llbcjpy) with dozens of comments praising the TTC’s top official. MINISTRY chided FOR ROAD CARE wTRANSPORT
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation promised swift changes following a report by the auditor general critical of its decision to contract out winter maintenance to the private sector. Released last week, Bonnie Lysyk’s report concludes contracting out work to the private sector has led to reduced expenses for the Ministry, but at the cost of a steady decline in mainte-
nance standards. In a statement, the ministry said the findings align with its internal review of winter maintenance standards and that it would report within 60 days on how to implement changes. FINISHING TOUCHES FOR UNION PLATFORM The TTC announced it will complete construction of the second subway platform at Union Station in coming weeks. The station was closed again last weekend as work crews completed final touches to the Yonge line platform ahead of the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. It will be the last time the station is closed before the Games begin in July due to the construction. The platform opened last year in an unfinished state. Its final design includes an “art wall” that doubles as a glass divider spanning the length of the Yonge and University platforms.
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The Mayor’s Task Force on Toronto Community Housing would like to hear from you. Share your ideas on how to improve Toronto Community Housing. Come to one of the following community meetings: Monday, May 11 The 519 Community Centre 519 Church Street Grand Ballroom 6:30 – 9 p.m.
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Metroland Media Toronto is accepting tenders to deliver our weekly Newspaper and flyers to carrier drop locations within the East York, City Centre, and Toronto areas 3 times per week. This entails picking up the newspapers and flyers at our North York location on Tuesday’s and completing all Flyer deliveries by Wednesday’s at 3 p.m and all newspaper deliveries by Thursday’s at 2 p.m to all carrier drops. All applicants must have a cargo van or cube truck and be a registered business with a valid HST number. Contracts commence Monday June 1st and Friday June 5th, 2015. (Depending on area selected to bid for)
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Tenders
Tenders
INVITATION TO TENDER
Metroland Media Toronto is accepting tenders to deliver our Advertiser store copies of flyers to pre-determined store locations within the Toronto area once per week. This entails picking up the flyers at our North York location on Wednesday’s and completing the store drops within one day. Delivery addresses will be supplied with Bid packages. All applicants must have a registered business with a valid HST number. Contracts commence Monday June 1st, 2015. Bid packages are available at the Reception Desk, of Metroland Media Toronto, 175 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto Ontario M2H 0A2 Tender due date: Thursday May 21st 2015 By 5 pm To the attention of: Anton McCormack Mailroom / Trucking Supervisor Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted.
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