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Kids invited to pose with a pumpkin FANNIE SUNSHINE fsunshine@insidetoronto.com Tod Dorozio figured if his pumpkins grew large enough, it would be fun for neighbouring kids to come by and take pictures with the orange fruit.

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The live performance and abstract painter will have more than 80 new pieces of work on display for her exhibit, titled Saturday Morning, a throwback to her early 1980s childhood when sugary cereals were a staple and The Smurfs and The Jetsons ruled the tube weekend mornings.

“That’s my era,” said the 33-year-old North York resident. “It’s a nostalgic moment.

I really appreciate that time. I have amazing memories, and even now, I’m like, where’s my cereal?”

The exhibit at Gorlicky’s 9,000-square-foot studio will feature popular Saturday morning ’80s characters mixed with pop culture ’80s references, she said.

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Mirror newspaper boxes coming to North York You may start seeing a familiar face in a new home in your neighbourhood.

We’ve placed a number of newspaper boxes on street corners in North York for the convenience of local residents and to extend the reach of your local newspaper, The North York Mirror.

“This is a great opportunity for those who don’t receive the newspaper at their door, to pick up a free copy and receive your local news and advertiser messages,” said Metroland Media Toronto general manager Marg Middleton.

The box program is part of an expansion plan announced earlier this year that is transforming how The North York Mirror is reaching the North York community.

“Last week we announced we’re putting a greater emphasis on our website at www.northyorkmirror. com,” said Middleton.

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The 86-year-old is also a regular billiards player at Edithvale Community Centre.

Because he believes keeping active is a key to a – MP Alice Wong happy, healthy and long life, Moffett is applauding a fedseniors can offer. eral announcement aimed “Right now, there are too at reaching isolated seniors. many seniors across the “I think it’s great,” he said. country who feel they are “The philosophy is good.” all alone with no one to visit Alice Wong, the minister them and no one to care for of state for seniors, was them when they get ill,” she at the North York Seniors said.

Centre Tuesday to announce One in five Canadian a national call for proposals seniors reported feeling from organizations interlonely or cut off in a 2008ested in running innovative 2009 survey by Statistics programs dealing with Canada, Wong said. seniors’ issues, particularly Meanwhile, a 2012 health social isolation and interreport by Statistics Canada generational learning. indicated a quarter of The government will Canadian seniors wanted to invest $2 million in about participate in more social 20 pilot projects activities, she said.

Be a part of the across the country, Wong said discussion. Visit Groups, which she made the this story on our can apply for announcement at website and share the centre because funding until your thoughts in she was impressed Nov. 13, will be the comments eligible to receive on a previous visit section. between $50,000 with the programs and $100,000 over offered to seniors  bit.ly/17sU1rT 24 months. They in the community. must match the “The North York federal grant with funding Seniors Centre is a great from other sources. example of what can be Social isolation in seniors achieved when seniors are can lead to a loss of wellencouraged to remain active being and premature illness and engaged in their comand death, said Wong, munities,” she said. adding society also loses out However, while seniors on a wealth of experience using the centre enjoy being

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active, there are others in the community who are isolated, Wong said.

Executive director Candace Thomson said the centre will put in a proposal to host one of the pilot projects.

“This particular grant is exciting in the fact it is a community grant for isolated seniors, which is one of the hardest people to service because we can’t find them, they’re isolated. It is a hard population to find and locate within the resources we presently have. This type of program will definitely help us move that forward,” she said.

“We say we’re the best kept secret in North York because people don’t know that we’re here. People right down the road from us will come in for the first time and be able to say, ‘I didn’t know you were here and I didn’t know what kind of services you have.’”

There may be many reasons why seniors are isolated including language barriers and mobility issues, but it is important to help seniors stay connected, Thomson said.

“Active living is one of the philosophies we have here at the centre. Being active and being able to be socialized and being able to come into the centre and be able to interact with other people helps to keep you young, keeps you motivated, helps to keep you mentally stimulated and be able to continue a (good) quality of life,” she said.

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rudent health measure or nanny state legislation?

When Toronto council meets next month, it is scheduled to consider implementing tough new measures on outdoor smoking in the city. These are recommendations proposed by the city’s board of health in an attempt to curb exposure to second-hand smoke.

Of the series of recommendations the board made this week, one of them includes asking council to make it illegal to smoke within nine metres of the entrances to all public buildings in the city. The board of health’s recommendation that sports fields and “specific park amenities” go smoke-free as well needs parks and environment committee approval on Oct. 23 before it can go to council.

Other health board recommendations, including the banning of smoking on restaurant patios, would require a change to provincial legislation.

While the board endorsed the our view recommendations, Mayor Rob Ford has called the plan “nanny Non-smoking state” legislation.

When it comes to new legislalegislation must tion of any sort, we ask: Is the be enforcable legislation practical? And is it for the greater good?

On the first question, when it comes to banning smoking within nine metres of a public building, we do question the practicality of enforcing such a law and would like to see specific details of how the city plans to deal with that.

On the second question, it’s hard to argue that it isn’t for the greater good.

In a report to the board of health last September titled ‘The Burden of Illness from Tobacco in Toronto’, Medical Officer of Health Dr. David McKeown noted tobacco use and second-hand smoke remain the leading causes of preventable death in Canada. In Toronto, adult smoking rates have “seen a slowed decline since 2001,” the report said, suggesting expanded tobacco control is needed to further reduce the risks posed from second-hand smoke.

The proposals announced this week stem from McKeown’s report from last September. Council must ensure they enforceable and measurable.

“The history of trying to reduce the harm caused by smoking in Toronto is one of incremental measures,” McKeown said this week, acknowledging a total ban on smoking is “not a practical objective in the short term.”

It’s Toronto council’s job to ensure this next step in the interest of public health is the right one.

Write us The North York Mirror welcomes letters of 400 words or less. All submissions must include name, address and a daytime telephone number for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters. Copyright in letters remains with the author but the publisher and affiliates may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms. Letters can be sent to letters@ insidetoronto.com, or mailed to The North York Mirror, 175 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, ON, M2H 0A2.

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A true fan weighs in on ‘Breaking Bad’

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eremy: “So?” David: “So, what?”

Jeremy: “Like you don’t know.”

David: “A person asks ‘So’ and I’m supposed to know what’s on their mind?”

Jeremy: “In this case, yes.”

David: “What case?”

Jeremy: “I’d say it’s pretty obvious, given the timing of my query.”

David: “To you it may be obvious, but not to me.

Could you be just a tad more specific?”

Jeremy: “When I asked ‘So’ I was referring to something on everybody’s mind this week: Breaking Bad. As in, So, what do you think of Breaking Bad?” David: “Like you don’t know already.”

Jeremy: “If I knew I wouldn’t have asked.”

David: “How can you not know how I feel about it?”

Jeremy: “I don’t how you feel about everything.”

David: “This wasn’t about everything. This was about one thing. A thing about which I’ve never hidden my

jamie wayne BUT SERIOUSLY feelings.”

Jeremy: “Since when?”

David: “Since always.”

Jeremy: “What the heck are you talking about?”

David: “Same thing as you.”

Jeremy: “Breaking Bad?” David: “Bingo.”

Jeremy: “And your response is that I shouldn’t have to ask?”

David: “That’s correct.”

Jeremy: “Why shouldn’t I have to ask?”

David: “Because you know where I stand.”

Jeremy: “If I knew where you stood I wouldn’t have mentioned it.”

David: “How long have you known me?”

Jeremy: “A long time, but what’s that got do with it?”

David: “It has everything to do with it. Every time you ask me I always give you the same answer. I just assumed you were sick of hearing about it by now.”

Jeremy: “If I was tired of hearing about it, I obviously wouldn’t have brought it up.

So refresh my memory.”

David: “And you promise not to bring it up again?”

Jeremy: “Double promise. With a cherry on top.

So, how do you feel about Breaking Bad?” David: “Like I’ve told you every year. If they do, it could be a long season.”

Jeremy: “Huh? What are you talking about? And who’s they?”

David: “The Leafs, who else? They can’t afford to be breaking bad. If they don’t get out of the gate fast, they may never catch up. And this year a good start is more important than ever. Detroit is now in the same division and the Red Wings have been in the post-season 21 years in a row. That effectively means one less playoff spot likely up for grabs.”

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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Transit system needn’t be complicated To the editor: I recently got back from a trip to Washington and was impressed with their Metro Transit system.

A senior Smart card, available from machines for $5 that can be loaded for any amount you choose was a welcome change from the rather antiquated senior ticket available on the TTC. The machines on the stations were accessible to seniors. No waiting in line to be let into the station. No having to find a gate that is manned so you can use a ticket. You just tapped your card and it let you enter when you started your trip and then, depending on which zone you exited, you tapped it again and were charged accordingly.

Why does everything have to be so complicated in this city?

Aileen Carter

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Half-Price Book Sale at Book Ends WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St. CONTACT: bookendsnorth@hotmail.ca COST: 25 cents to 50 cents Also Friday and Saturday. Proceeds go to literacy programs.

I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts!: Exploring Toronto’s Haunted History WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: North York Central Library Concourse, 5120 Yonge St. CONTACT: Laura, 416-395-5660, www.torontopubliclibrary. ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT138 COST: Free Jason Kucherawy, of Tourguys.ca, will talk about Toronto’s haunted heritage. Call to register.

Creative Writing Classes WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. CONTACT: Ruth Cohen, 416-225-2112, ext. 105, ruthc@ betelcentre.org COST: $66 for members, $132 for non-members

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Toronto Cat Rescue Adoptathon WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Pet Valu, 486 Lawrence Ave. W. CONTACT: Alison Finkelstein, 416538-8592, chanagittel@rogers.com COST: Adoption fee Don Valley Bible Chapel’s Open House WHEN: 3 to 6 p.m. WHERE: 25 Axsmith Cr. CONTACT: Patricia Scarlett, 416-496-0791, pmscarlett@ gmail.com COST: Free

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50th Anniverary of Madonna Catholic Secondary School WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: 20 Dubray Ave. CONTACT: 416-3935506, www.tcdsb.org COST: Free Love and Care Day WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Earl Bales Park Amphitheatre, 4169 Bathurst St. CONTACT: Angie Buado, 416-871-6926, angiebuado@ yahoo.ca COST: Free Park cleanup, health and good food promotion, music and entertainment Rock the Line WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St. CONTACT: events@environmentaldefence.ca

Fee concert to raise awareness about the risks of Enbridge’s Line 9 tar sands pipeline plan.

Adult Hebrew Academy: Beginner Hebrew WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto, 210 Wilson Ave. CONTACT: education@ templesinai.net COST: $260 Registration required.

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31 Division Community Police Liaison Committee Meeting WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: 40 Norfinch Dr. CONTACT: Vivian Broersma, 416-743-4814, vivian.broersma@ yahoo.ca COST: Free Meet your local officers and discuss policing issues in your community.

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Overeaters Anonymous Meeting WHEN: 7:30o 8:30 p.m. WHERE: St. George on Yonge Anglican, 5350 Yonge St. CONTACT: 416-588-6134, COST: Free

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Building Connections WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Bathurst-Finch Community Hub, 540 Finch Ave. W. CONTACT: North York Women’s Centre, 416781-0479, info@nywc.org COST: Free Meet other women and learn about available resources.

Canadian Opera Company’s Opera Talk WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: North York Central Library Auditorium, 5120 Yonge St. CONTACT: Elizabeth, 416-395-5639 COST: Free Call to register.

CARP North York Chapter WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: St. George on Yonge Anglican, 5350 Yonge St. CONTACT: Anne Wynter, 416-222-2600, anne.dawson@rogers.com COST: Free

Medical Practice in the Medieval Islamic World WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St. CONTACT: Carolyn

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Learn about Downsview’s historical and cultural issues at Downsview Heritage: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow, being held Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Downsview Public Library.

Guest speakers will talk Thursday about issues such as agriculture, aircraft production, military, park development, current and future plans in urban planning, heritage preservation challenges and more.

The event is presented by the North York Community Preservation Panel and the North York Historical Society.

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P.A. Day adventures at Gibson House Gibson House will host P.A. Day Adventures for kids aged seven to 11 on Friday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sign your child up for a day filled with crafts, cooking, games and more. Participants will make their own hearthcooked lunch in the historic kitchen.

Registration and pre-payment of $30 plus tax per child

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to residents who are struggling with basement flooding.

Residents are eligible for up to $3,500 in rebates to protect their basements.

The information session will be held Monday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Chalkfarm Public School at 100 Chalkfarm Dr., near Jane Street and Wilson Avenue.

Yonge Street.

The development would include two underground parking levels. There is now a single detached dwelling at 101 Sheppard, which would be demolished if the development is approved. The site at 103 Sheppard is vacant.

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Scott Masters, head of social studies at North York’s Crestwood Preparatory College, has won a national award for Holocaust education.

He will be given $5,000 to invest in Holocaust education at the school, a spokesperson for Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said.

In addition, the government wants to “showcase your educational approaches and learning materials on our website as a resource for Canada’s education community,” the official said.

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The city will schedule a community meeting so residents can learn more about a proposal to build a five-storey medical building with retail uses on the ground floor at 101 and 103 Sheppard Ave., east of

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supporting the needs of older adults As part of the North York Mirror’s Exclusive Look series, we are focusing on the organizations that make up the Bathurst-Finch Community Hub and the services they offer to the community. The Mirror sat down with Susan Doyle, executive director of Downsview Services for Seniors.

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Tell us about your organization and what it does.

Downsview Services for Seniors (DSS) works to extend the quality years of older adults through a seamless network of day programs and services.

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We are a source of social activities, transportation, meal delivery and home support. It is our number one goal to foster the independent living of our aging population.

to engage seniors through different cultural dance techniques, while promoting socialization in a welcoming environment. We also provide snacks after each program and celebrate a different culture each month through the sharing of a meal.

DSS also actively participates on the Hub Advisory Panel, which is comprised of representatives from each member agency that helps guide the operations at the Hub, with the help of feedback from our collective stakeholders.

What has the feedback been like from the local community since you opened the doors there?

Feedback has been excellent. We have seen an average of 25 to 30 participants each week being active and enjoying themselves.

There was a lot of communication to the Hub from older adults

in the community about the need for senior-specific programming prior to the implementation of our program, so it is great to hear we are meeting this need.

What’s the difference between the location of the Hub and other locations?

Our service delivery at the Hub is very program-specific. We do not conduct any day-to-day operations out of the Hub, rather we facilitate programs for older adults at specific times and utilize space as needed.

As an organization, our main office at 497 Wilson Ave. is our central service location, which is

How does your organization fit in with the Bathurst-Finch Community Hub? DSS officially joined the BathurstFinch Hub as a supporting partner in 2012. Our long-standing collaborative relationship with Unison Health and Community Services, as well as many of the other anchoring/supporting partner agencies, made it a natural fit.

Our goal at the Hub is to provide meaningful and engaging programs to older adults. We currently facilitate a cultural dance program for older adults (age 55 and older) once a week at the Hub. This program aims

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complemented by four satellite locations throughout the community.

We also provide programs in Toronto Community Housing buildings and partner with other service providers to extend our reach and ensure we are meeting the needs of as many older adults as possible.

Talk about the goal laid out in your mission statement with specific reference to the Bathurst and Finch community.

Mission statement: DSS aspires to enhance, engage and empower members of our diverse community by providing equitable, accessible and high quality services.

Our mission/values/goals are the same for any community within our catchment area, however we do recognize the uniqueness and differing challenges of each community.

The Bathurst-Finch Hub has been a great platform for us to extend our health and wellness programs

to the Bathurst-Finch community, strengthen our partnerships with the Hub member agencies and in a way introduce ourselves and our mission to members of the Bathurst-Finch community who are not already familiar with DSS.

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Stage Centre hosts ‘The Unexpected Guest’ Stage Centre Productions presents The Unexpected Guest, an intriguing thriller

by Agatha Christie.

This play begins when a stranger runs his car into a ditch in dense fog near the South Welsh coastline and makes his way to a nearby house.

It looks like a straightforward case of murder. Or is it?

The play runs Oct. 3 to 12 at Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Dr. Call the box office at 416-2995557.

This is the first play in Stage Centre’s season. Also coming up are: • The Game’s Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays, by Ken Ludwig; Nov. 21 to 30 • The Heiress, by Ruth and Augustus Goetz; Jan. 16 to 25 • Taking a Chance on Love, by C. Robert Jones; March 20 to 29 • You Never Can Tell, by George Bernard Shaw, May 15 to 24 Visit www.stagecentreproductions.com

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Staged reading of Plum Tree’ Oct. 13 w‘The A staged reading of scenes from the Mitch Miyagawa Play, The Plum Tree, will take place Oct. 13 starting at 2 p.m.

The reading will take place in the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre gallery, 6 Garamond Ct. Admission is free.

Actors David Fujino, Diane Gordon, Peter

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Kosaka, and director Brenda Kamino are featured. The event is sponsored by the Endowment Fund of the National Association of Japanese Canadians and the Greater Toronto Chapter of the NAJC as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations on the winning of Redress.

Visit www.jccc.on.ca/en Toronto performs Oct. 26 wSinfonia

Sinfonia Toronto will perform a gala concert Saturday, Oct. 26 at the George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St. The program features the works of Back (Violin Concerto in E), Hindson (‘Maralinga’ Violin Concerto), Grieg (Holberg Suite) and Rota (Concerto for Strings).

Tickets are $49 for adults, $39 for seniors and $19 for students. Visit www. sinfoniatoronto.com

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The Ford focus: on the gravy Mayor Rob Ford was unusually boisterous Monday when he faced reporters alongside a crowd of music industry executives to talk about his trip to Austin, Texas.

I suspect it wasn’t just the prospect of visiting the Lone Star State that had him going. The real boost likely came from the matter of the Pan Am Games over-expenditures, and the afterglow of the scandal of the $2,500-abum councillors’ chairs.

The chairs were ordered by an unnamed staff person; actually replicas of the chairs they were replacing: chairs that had been propping up councillors, mayors and their guests since the early 1960s when Toronto City Hall was built.

Last week, Ford apologized for the purchase – coming in at some $75,000 in total – and strongly implied the person responsible for the purchase had been sacked.

On Monday, Ford suggested the same thing should happen to Pan Am Games CEO Ian Troop, if

david nickle the city he can’t adequately explain a heap of questionable expenses filed by himself and his staff as they set about cobbling together the 2015 games.

This is high-fibre feed for Ford, and the movement to re-elect him in 2014.

Ford campaigned in 2010 with the simple promise to “stop the gravy train”.

To illustrate his point, he held up outgoing Toronto Centre-Rosedale councillor Kyle Rae’s decision to spend $12,000 from his office budget on a farewell party for himself. In the total context of Toronto’s nearing $10-billion budget, $12,000 didn’t amount to much of a hit. But it surely made a difference to Ford’s fortunes in the polls, turning Toronto Council’s perennial outsider into its preeminent insider.

That’s a transformation

that’s hard to repeat, but it’s the trajectory a Ford re-election campaign will almost certainly follow.

Indeed, the mayor is already set up to do so. Council has long ago taken control of the municipal agenda away from Ford. Going into the next election, Ford is firmly on the outside.

But just as Rae’s taxpayerfunded party was the key in 2010, so might these new examples of the ugly confluence of privilege and profligacy unlock the door to a second Rob Ford mayoralty.

And the fact that neither of these are necessarily the best examples won’t deter him. But that doesn’t matter in retail politics. Rae’s use of his office budget to throw a farewell bash was all done according to the rules, too.

It riled voters enough to elect Rob Ford mayor of Toronto.

And if it worked before, well, why not again?

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Council to decide on strict outdoor smoking ban DAVID NICKLE dnickle@insidetoronto.com

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second-hand smoke. can impose itself, others The board made which require proBe a part of the the recommendavincial legislation discussion. Visit tions Monday after and regulation. hearing from 18 Immediately, this story on our deputations and website and share t h e b o a r d i s a report from Dr. your thoughts in a s k i n g c o u n c i l David McKeown, at its November the comments meeting to make Toronto’s Chief section.

Medical Officer of it illegal to smoke Health, suggesting  http://bit.ly/GzILQX within nine metres a range of restricof the entrances to tions, some of which the city all public buildings, which

Toronto Council will be considering banning outdoor smoking within nine metres of all public building entrances and possibly in certain parts of public parks in November, after Toronto’s Board of Health recommended tougher new restrictions designed to curb

would include civic buildings, private office buildings and even apartment and condominium buildings.

As well, the board endorsed a plan, which must also be endorsed by the city’s Parks and Environment Committee, to ban smoking at public beaches, near sporting fields and in hightraffic parks areas such as shelters and picnic areas.

And it asked the province to ban smoking on restaurant patios, too.

Mayor Rob Ford, hearing of the vote, called it “nanny state” legislation and said he wouldn’t support it.

McKeown said a total ban on smoking wasn’t likely in the cards for Toronto.

“The history of trying to reduce the harm caused by smoking in Toronto is one

of incremental measures.

We do still have 16 per cent of people in Toronto who do smoke so we have to recognize that.”

Board of health chair Joe Mihevc rejected the idea that this was an example of “nanny state” intervention.

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Strong neighbourhoods meetings includes North York session The City of Toronto is holding public meetings, including one in North York, to determine how to choose the next group of Neighbourhood Improvement Areas, formerly known as Priority Neighbourhoods.

As part of the Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy 2020, the city will work with residents, businesses and local agencies to help make the Neighbourhood Improvement Areas stronger.

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The session in North York is being held Thursday, Oct. 10, 7 to 9 p.m. at Georges Vanier S.S., 3000 Don Mills Rd.

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ometimes it’s how our city responds to smaller issues that say so much about the strengths and limitations of city hall.

Take for example the now infamous purchase of 30 chairs for the Toronto City Hall Council Lounge at $2,495 apiece.

According to internal city documents, procedures were followed. Over the last 50 years these chairs have already been reupholstered twice. But because the chairs needed recovering again, the frames have started to crack and safety standards have changed, city staff thought it was a good idea to consider either refurbishing and recovering, or replacement.

Out they went to the market. Only one company could comply with both city rules and specifications for complete refurbishment. The bid was $7,500 per chair. Next, city staff asked for quotes for new chairs made by the original manufacturer. That came

david soknacki beyond the headlines in at $5,200 each. Finally, they requested offers on replica chairs. One bid was received, at $2,495 per chair. Given that this quote was within the overall budget, and compliant with city rules, the order was issued.

By the late summer the new chairs arrived, and the old ones put in storage.

Yet within a month outrage filled talk shows.

The mayor apologized, councillors and staff promised to tighten the approval process, and even former mayor Mel Lastman expressed dismay.

So how could have almost $75,000 of public funds been spent on items for which the public sees so little benefit?

There is nothing wrong with the approval process itself. In this case, purchasing staff drove the price down to one-third of the

opening cost, got the total under budget and followed procurement rules.

So it was a good decision? No. Paying a premium to preserve artistic integrity is one matter; paying that premium for something from which very few members of the public will ever benefit is another. And not having the creativity to figure out a workable solution is perhaps the greatest shortcoming of all.

It seems that no one considered this purchase was anything more than an exercise in filling specifications. To be fair, the same inability to see beyond functional responsibilities exists in the private sector.

Yet under the microscope of public scrutiny that is city hall, management should have been aware of the negative reaction to spending almost $2,500 per chair for what is essentially a private lounge.

Admittedly, acquiring a custom product with higher cost takes work, cre-

ativity and courage. But it can be done. For example, a sponsorship program for chairs in the councillors’ lounge would probably be oversubscribed.

Alternatively, the old chairs could be auctioned with the proceeds at least partially paying for the new.

There are many ideas that would preserve our artistic integrity without causing outrage.

At the most basic level, city staff purchased to specification at the lowest cost. It was local management that failed to recognize that the obvious answer can be wrong, and that assistance was needed from the city manager’s office and council.

In the end, it is the responsibility of council and upper management to recognize that sometimes the best solution does not lie in just finding the lowest price.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 3 w Victoria Park CI vs. West Humber CI (York Mills CI, 490 York Mills Rd., 3 p.m.) w York Memorial CI vs. York Mills CI (York Mills CI, 490 York Mills Rd., 4:15 p.m.)

James Nasi carries the ball for Newtonbrook as they faced Malvern Collegiate in senior boys tier two football Friday afternoon. Malvern won the game 51-14. Newtonbrook hosts Lakeshore next Wednesday at 2 p.m.

MONDAY, OCT. 7 w West Humber CI vs. Earl Haig SS w York Memorial CI vs. AY Jackson SS (Esther Shiner Stadium, 5720 Bathurst St., 2 p.m.)

Staff photo/NICK PERRY WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9 w York Mills CI vs. Victoria Park CI (Esther Shiner Stadium, 5720 Bathurst St., 12:45 p.m.) w West Humber CI vs. AY Jackson SS (Esther Shiner Stadium, 5720 Bathurst St., 2 p.m.)

UPCOMING In boys volleyball, north region, senior division, William Lyon Mackenzie CI takes on AY Jackson SS at AY Jackson SS on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 3:30 p.m.

BOYS FOOTBALL TDSSAA REGION SENIOR TIER 2 THURSDAY, OCT. 3 w Downsview SS vs. Silverthorn CI (Silverthorn CI, 291 Mill Rd., 2:30 p.m.) w SATEC @ WA Porter CI vs. North Toronto CI (North Toronto CI, 17 Broadway Ave., 2:30 p.m.)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9 w Lakeshore CI vs. Newtonbrook SS (Newtonbrook SS, 155 Hilda Ave., 2 p.m.) w Martingrove CI vs. Downsview SS (Downsview SS, 7 Hawksdale Rd., 2 p.m.)

BOYS VOLLEYBALL NORTH REGION, JUNIOR MONDAY, OCT. 7 w Don Mills CI vs. CW Jefferys CI (CW Jefferys CI, 340 Sentinel Rd., 4:15 p.m.) w Northview Heights SS vs. William Lyon Mackenzie CI (William Lyon Mackenzie CI, 20 Tillplain Rd., 4:15 p.m.)

TUESDAY, OCT. 8 w Northview Heights SS vs. Earl Haig SS (Earl Haig SS, 100 Princess Ave., 3:30 p.m.) w Victoria Park CI vs. Don Mills CI (Don Mills CI, 15 The Donway E., 3:30 p.m.) w Westview Centennial SS vs. York Mills CI (YorkMills CI, 490 York Mills Rd., 4:15 p.m.)

NORTH REGION, SENIOR THURSDAY, OCT. 3 w Northview Heights SS vs. George S Henry Academy (George S Henry Academy, 200 Graydon Hall Dr., 3:30 p.m.) w Westview Centennial SS vs. Georges Vanier SS (Georges Vanier SS, 3000 Don Mills Rd., 3:30 p.m.)

MONDAY, OCT. 7 w Don Mills CI vs. CW Jefferys CI (CW Jefferys CI, 340 Sentinel Rd., 3 p.m.) w Northview Heights SS vs. William Lyon Mackenzie CI (William Lyon Mackenzie CI, 20 Tillplain Rd., 3 p.m.) w Georges Vanier SS vs. Emery CI (Emery CI, 3395 Weston Rd., 3:30 p.m.)

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Drop by to pose with giant pumpkins at North York home >>>from page 1 onto a T-shirt, he said.

Dorozio bought seven seeds in the 500 to 700 pounds range, but there wasn’t enough room in his 40 x 40 plot for all of them.

After giving some seeds away, he was left with four pumpkins, which he and his family named John the Baptist (“because he came first”), Lamby, and twins Matthew and Paul, after Dorozio’s uncles.

Matthew is the biggest of the four, weighing in at 150 pounds, and measuring three feet wide and nearly four feet long, he

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said. Paul is a close second at 130 pounds, followed by Lamby at 120 and John the Baptist at around 100. four giants Dorozio said he’s thinking of selling Matthew and Paul to a grocery store, keeping John the Baptist to eat and perhaps giving away Lamby in a contest, but details are still being worked out.

Pumpkins aren’t the only thing growing in Dorozio’s yard. His wife, Catherine, has more than 150 organic vegetable

plants, including lettuce and carrots.

“I’d like to make this an annual event,” he said of the Pumpkin Picture Parade.

“We made it for the kids, by the kids.”

Donations will be accepted at the event to help off-set costs involved in bringing Dorozio’s pumpkin workshops to schools, as well as for the price of fertilizer.

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THE EMERALD ASH BORER (EAB) is killing ash trees throughout Ontario.

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EAB has been detected in southern Ontario. The following counties are in the regulated area: Essex (1), Chatham-Kent (2), Lambton (3), Middlesex (4), Elgin (5), Huron (6), Perth (7), Oxford (8), Norfolk (9), Bruce (10), Wellington (11), Waterloo (12), Brant (13), Haldimand (14), Niagara (15), Hamilton (16), Halton (17), Peel (18), Toronto (19), York (20), and Durham (21).

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Sunday protest concert A slew of performers, including Gord Downie, Sarah Harmer, and the Sadies will take to the stage at Mel Lastman Square this Sunday for a free concert at 2 p.m. to protest Enbridge’s controversial Line 9 pipeline.

Harmer and the Environmental Defence organization are behind the concert, dubbed Rock

the Line, and are speaking out against plans to pump tar sands oil through Southern Ontario, increasing Enbridge’s Line 9 capacity and reversing the flow of the pipeline to ship crude oil and diluted bitumen from Alberta eastwards.

The line in Toronto will go across the Rouge River and along the Finch corridor.

NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE FUTURE SHOP SEPTEMBER 20 CORPORATE FLYER In the September 20 flyer, page 11, the HP Pavilion PC Featuring AMD Quad-Core A10-6700 Accelerated Processor with AMD Radeon Graphics (500-089) (WebCode: 10258648) was advertised with incorrect specs.

Please be advised that this PC comes with 2GB dedicated Radeon HD graphics NOT 2TB, as previously advertised. Also on page 12, Office Mac Home & Business (WebCode: 10236840) was advertised with an incorrect price. Please be advised that the price should be $249.99, NOT $229.99.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

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NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE FUTURE SHOP SEPTEMBER 27 CORPORATE FLYER Please note in the September 27 flyer, page 6, the Sony 1000-Watt 5.1-Channel 3D Blu-ray Home Theatre System (WebCode: 10263876) is currently not in stock. This model is currently available online and is scheduled to arrive in stores mid-October. We will be offering rainchecks for this item.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

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Help decide the future of the Gardiner Expressway East The Study Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto are carrying out the Gardiner Expressway / Lake Shore Boulevard Reconfiguration Environmental Assessment (EA) and Integrated Urban Design Study. The study area for the EA is shown on the map below. The EA will determine the future of the Gardiner Expressway East and Lake Shore Boulevard East, from approximately Jarvis Street to approximately Leslie Street.

Four alternative solutions are being considered: • Maintain the elevated expressway;

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Your input into this next phase of the project is critical. The Project Team will be hosting a number of public forums, live webcasts, workshops and online opportunities for interested persons to participate in the EA process. We invite you to the second public forum where you can see proposed solutions within each of the four alternatives. The evaluation criteria will also be introduced for public input during the meeting and your feedback and questions are welcome.

Gardiner Expressway East Public Meeting Wednesday, October 16, 2013 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

(Open house will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by presentations at 7:00 p.m.)

The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge Street, Toronto (Bloor Street subway station) Please register for the event at: gardinereastpublicmeeting2.eventbrite.ca If you can’t attend the meeting in person, you can participate and watch the meeting online.

Please join us at www.gardinereast.ca where you can learn about the project and contribute your insights, ideas, and views. For more information or to be added to the project mailing list, contact info@gardinereast.ca, or call (416) 479-0662

BEd in Adult Education Apply for classes starting in Winter 2014 Brock University’s Bachelor of Education in Adult Education, as a first or subsequent degree, will enhance and advance your professional knowledge and practice of Adult Education.

The experiences that you gain in this program can be applied in a variety of teaching and learning contexts including informal and formal post-secondary academic settings, as well as professional and community-based adult learning environments.

You’ll take courses part time. Study online or, if you prefer, in a classroom on Saturdays at a selection of venues in the GTA. It’s the fit that you’re looking for to balance work, life and studies. Best of all, you’ll be part of a community of learners who share your passion for the many facets of adult education.

For information please visit brocku.ca/education/futurestudents/adulted or contact us at 905 688 5550, x5547 email: adulted@brocku.ca

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in pictures

oktoberfest

in the spirit booze at black creek: Above, Greg James, left, Wil Macaulay, Nick Nicoloff and Dexter Fowler perform during Black Creek Pioneer Village’s A Spirited Affair event last Thursday. Guests dressed in vintage outfits for the old time celebration of beer, whisky and wine. Right, Jennifer Heisz, left, and Lisa Barty relax by streetlight.

Photos/JOSE ARMANDO VILLAVONA

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For more on Black Creek Pioneer Village, check out www.blackcreek.ca/

teamwork fundraiser: Left, Julia Gagliardi breaks upcourt during a fundraising basketball tournament to benefit the North Region Basketball Association Saturday at the Treelawn Parkway courts. Above, Anastasia D’Amario, right, organizes the team huddle.

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For more community photos from North York, visit http:// bit.ly/northyork_galleries

cheers! Above, Yvette Craan shows her Oktoberfest spirit at the Shops at Don Mills Oktoberfest celebration last month. Right, Jennifer pours a beer. Below, people enjoy German food and beer at the Bavarian celebration hosted at Toronto’s first outdoor mall.

The weekend festival invited beer lovers to raise a stein (Lederhosen optional!) and traditional food.

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RETURN OF LINK shuttle service wTHE Construction of the UnionPearson (UP) Express air rail link is well underway and now comes news the airport train shuttle service LINK is set to return following a six-month hiatus.

LINK, which offers a frequent rail connection between terminals at Pearson International Airport, was replaced by a bus route last March. It will resume this month.

Metrolinx is completing work on the UP Express, which is billed as the city’s first rapid transit connection from the airport to the downtown core.

The four-stop express service is scheduled to open in time for the 2015 Toronto Pan American Games and will include stations at Pearson and Union.

A top YOUTH RECRUITER wMETROLINX

At a ceremony in Toronto last week, Metrolinx was recognized as a top Canadian employer when it comes to recruiting youth.

The provincial transit plan-

rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT ning agency was named to the 2013 list of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for providing job opportunities to postsecondary students, as well as research fellowships and internship opportunities.

Metrolinx also recently launched a tuition subsidy program for current employees looking to further their education.

To view the entire list of named employers, visit www. canadastop100.com TTC’S VICtoria PARK A WINNER wWORK

The TTC also announced it had received an award for its restored bus terminal at the renovated Victoria Park station.

Members of the design team for the project were publicly recognized at last week’s TTC board meeting for receiving a City of Toronto Urban Design Award, one of five awarded annually for architectural excellence.

The re-designed bus bay

received the honour after it was transformed, in the words of Beaches-East York Councillor Janet Davis, from a “concrete bunker” to a well-lit, gleaming, barrier-free area as part of a station-wide renovation completed in 2011.

WATERFRONT TORONTO VIRTUAL TOWN HALL Waterfront Toronto is hosting an October public meeting, of sorts.

The tripartite government planning agency responsible for redeveloping city waterfront lands is holding a “virtual townhall,” seeking online feedback on a forthcoming review of its effectiveness in making renovation projects socially responsible and environmentally sustainable.

The meeting will be streamed from the agency’s homepage the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and will feature a panel discussion followed by a Q and A. For more information, visit www.waterfrontoronto.ca

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Show supports Breakfast Club of Canada >>>from page 1 Morning exhibit will go to the Breakfast Club of Canada, which Gorlicky said fits in well with her exhibit’s theme.

“I heard one in three kids go to school without breakfast every day,” she said. “When I’m putting myself out there, I want to give back as well.

Cereal, breakfast, morning, kids, kids are hungry.”

A professional painter since 2000, Gorlicky has sold more than 1,000 original works,

from murals to canvass to chandeliers.

Thanks to word-of-mouth advertising, her work can be found in restaurants, boutiques, museums and showrooms across the Greater Toronto Area, and in private collections around the world, and she has produced more than 80 YouTube videos of her live performance work.

Gorlicky collaborated with the 2010 Torch Winter Olympics for her live paint-

ing work, and partnered with Cirque du Soleil in 2011 for 77 shows in Toronto and Montreal for its Totem production, having to complete works of art in under 15 minutes.

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Whodunit?!

Was it Lord or Lady Upton?

One of the daughters?

The Dowager Countess? or... maybe the Butler did it!

SUPPORT SICKKIDS BY PARTICIPATING IN THE FOLLOWING EVENTS

Come and join the fun, and see if Lieutenant Carumbo can solve the case before everything is turned Upside Downton, in this classic Drawing Room Mystery!

A hilarious spoof of the popular British TV Drama.

Time To Save A Date For Your Festive Fun!

SUPPORT SICKKIDS THIS MONTH BY PARTICIPATING IN THE FOLLOWING EVENTS

OCTOBER

Available For Your Company Event at our Elegant Theatre, or at a location of your choice!

Call Now for Reservations & Details: (416) 486-7469 2026 Yonge Street, Toronto (south of Eglinton Ave.) www.MysteriouslyYours.com

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John Parker announces

Leaside100 Community Celebration An invitation to all Leaside program and service providers, cultural and arts groups, community groups, sports clubs, and independent performers.

This public event will take place Sunday, December 1, in the William Lea Room, Leaside Memorial Gardens, 1073 Millwood Road.

This is your chance to attract new members and raise your group’s profile in the community.

Contact me at 416-392-0215 or councillor_parker@toronto.ca for details.

Community Media Partner

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OCTOBER 4: STEMS OF HOPE GALA

THREE TO BE presents an unparalleled evening of passion, entertainment and fine food at the 4th annual Stems of Hope Gala – Just Be Love at MUZIK. The event is hosted by Leslie Roberts and Liza Fromer of Global Toronto in support of children with neurological disorders. We will celebrate the essence of gratitude, connection and joy that love in its many forms brings us.

For more information visit: www.threetobe.org

OCTOBER 6: CUT-A-THON

Carmen’s and Creative Concepts are holding a cut-a-thon at Eglinton Square Shopping Centre, 70 Eglinton Square, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Stylists will do basic haircuts - adults for $15 and children for $10. All proceeds will be donated to SickKids Foundation. For more information, contact Darren at dneely@bentallkennedy.com

OCTOBER 19: UNMASKED

Unmasked is a masquerade reception for SickKids Foundation. It will be a night of intrigue, mystery and fun for a great cause. Masks made by school kids, who were inspired by the children of SickKids, will be available for a donation. This event is being held at the Centre for Social Innovation – at 720 Bathurst St. (Bathurst and Bloor). For more information, visit: http://www.socielite.ca/

OCTOBER 20: SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON

Participate in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon or 5K on Sunday, October 20 and raise funds for SickKids Foundation. Run or walk in honour of a loved one or to simply give something back to your community. No matter which distance you participate in, your fundraising makes a difference! Register at www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

OCTOBER 25 - 27 AND 31: ANIMATRONICS HAUNTING

Animatronics Haunting is hosting a community haunted house with free Halloween treats for all children. There will be a donation box, so come equipped with loose change. All proceeds will be donated to SickKids Foundation. Please note, the haunted house may not be suitable for young children. The event is open on October 25-27 and October 31 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. on the front lawn of 229 Tower Drive (Warden and Ellesmere). For more information, email animatronicshaunting@gmail.com

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General Help

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45 MACHINE OPERATOR jobs in ConcordDay/Afternoon/Night Shifts $11.50-15.00/hr Also: Forklift, CNC & Production Positions Send your resume, or drop by the office between 9am-2:30pm Monday-Friday.

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Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers, FastTRACK Application.

GTA & Surrounding Area - Sales Associate Wintergreen is a fast-paced, dynamic and growing Canadian company located in Bradford, Ontario. We have an immediate requirement for a GTA & Surrounding Area Sales Associate looking to join our team and help spread the word. You will be based out of your home office and a valid driver’s license is required.

Required Skills, Competencies, Attributes: • Self-motivated, friendly and positive • Independently-minded • Strong follow-up skills • Excellent communication skills - written & verbal • Service driven • Strong relationship building skills • Driven by customer satisfaction • Extensive cold calling skills required • Proficient in MS Office Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Extensive travel visiting daycare centres, educational facilities, etc.

• Attendance at educational trade shows, conferences and workshops • Constant communication with customers to ensure satisfaction Commission and base salary commensurate on experience. Please send resumes to:jobs@wintergreen.ca Attn: National Sales Manager by October 6, 2013.

Looking for a Great Part-Time Job? BECOME A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Free training provided!

Our part-time schedules work well for semi-retirees, the self-employed, or anyone who would like evenings, weekends, and summers off.

Apply now; we have bus routes in every part of Toronto!

Apply Online: under “Join Our Team” tab

www.stocktransportation.com Or Apply by Email: send your Resume to rachell@stocktransportation.com

Or Apply by Phone: (best time to reach us is between 10am to 1pm) Toronto West (West of Yonge Street) - 416-244-5341 ext 61974 Toronto Central (Between Yonge & 404/DVP) - 416-757-0565 ext 61924 Toronto East (East of Hwy404/DVP) - 416-754-4949 ext 61415 Toll-free Recruiting Line - 1-877-233-4045

REQUEST FOR TENDERS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES Bid #: T-2013-2 Date: October 1, 2013 to October 23, 2013 Tender documents may be obtained from the Co-operative’s Office, 100-243 Milroy Dr. Sealed bids will be received until October 23, 2013 at 4pm by Leta Brownscombe to (trailer on site) 100-243 Milroy Drive, Peterborough, ON K9H 7L8 Bidders must submit ten (10) copies of their bid.

Please Note: Bidders must be knowledgeable about co-operative operations, RGI, the Housing Services Act and the Co-operative Corporations Act. A Mandatory Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Leta Brownscobe Co-operative Homes, 243 Milroy Dr, Commons Room at 6 p.m.

Special Interests Services/Clubs

Join us for an in depth 12 Week, verse by verse, unaccredited Bible College Course on the book of Romans. Learn about major Christian Themes, traditional and modern scholarly interpretations, and contextual insights from one of Apostle Paul’s most treasured Epistles.

Course Fee is $200.

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Restaurants/ Hospitality SENIOR CHARGE NURSE (R.N.) Don Mills Retirement Home.

Working Supervisor.

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A-1 MAID Service. Clean Houses, Condos. Experienced Cleaners. Bonded, Insured, Low Cost. Call 4 1 6 - 7 4 2 - 0 0 8 2 www.a1maids.ca

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Cash for Older: Coins, Jewelry, Military, Watches,Toys, Barbies, Silver, Gold, Records, Guitars, Old Pens, Lighters & Old Advertising etc.

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ESTATE COINS – BANK NOTES – JEWELLERY – SPORTS MEMORABILIA – NOSTALGIA – MICHAEL KORS – COACH – TIFFANYS MIXED ESTATES, CONSIGNMENTS, IMPORTER CLEARANCES, OVERRUNS, LIQUIDATION ITEMS, STORAGE & LOCKER CONTENTS, BANKRUPT STOCKS, SHOWROOM SAMPLES, SAMPLE GOODS, AND MUCH MORE!

Sunday, October 6 - 1:00 pm, Preview 12 pm

Thornhill Community Centre 7755 Bayview Avenue, Thornhill

Over 150 Jewellery items w/ 10/14/18kt Platinum Diamond & gemstone rings, earrings, bracelets, Appraised, watches, pearls, Swarovski, & more. A large estate coin collection & paper money, over 120 framed art works of important Canadian Artists, sports memorabilia collection w/ 23kt Gold cards, radio control choppers, trucks, cars, art glass, crystal, porcelain, bone china, Harley Davidson, Disney, M. Monroe, Marvel, A. Hepburn Beatles,Rush, Rolling Stones, Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Violin, One Direction Frame, garden décor, & more.

Plan to attend…. Free Draw at Sale………

Details, Terms, photos, on website.

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Articles for Sale

FOR SALE- 2 queen size sofa beds, 1 3-seater couch, 1 4-seater couch, all in good condition, $75 each. 416-449-7029

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Garage Sales

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Cars for Sale

2011 VOLVO C30. Only 32000Kms. Immaculately clean car. Asking 21,900 O.B.O. Great City Car. Selling because it doesn’t suit our family’s needs with 2 small kids.

It features a 2.5L 5 cyl Turbocharged motor, automatic transmission, Climate Package which includes heated leather front seats, dual zone electronic climate control, Bluetooth, cd/aux. input jack audio system, power moonroof, 17 alloy wheels and much more.

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AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN CONTRACTOR Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling, Drywall, Painting Bathrooms, Kitchens Basements, Counters, Closets, Flooring, Windows/Doors, Fences, Decks, Additions Lester 416-223-0226

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Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, ceramic, painting...(416)816-6219, anytime.

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BRICK, BLOCK & NATURAL STONEWORK Chimneys, Tuck Pointing, Brick, Concrete Windowsills and Much More!

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PETER’S DEPENDABLE JUNK REMOVAL From home or business, including furniture/ appliances, construction waste.

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Plumbing

Clogged drain, camera inspection Leaky pipes Reasonable price, 25 years experience Licensed/ Insured credit card accepted Free estimate James Chen 647-519-9506

RAY PLUMBING Service Repair/ replacement, faucets, sinks, toilets, drains, main valve, leaky pipes, drain cleaning. Licensed and insured.

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Troubleshooting, new wiring, upgrades, lighting, receptacles, timers. ESA# 7004236, Call Leo 416-821-2153

Brick, blocks, stonework, chimney’s, tusk pointing, porches, flagstone, window sills.

All masonry work.

For free estimates call Roman 416-684-4324 www.fadom constructioninc.com

MOVING

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Carpet & Upholstery CARPET UPHOLSTERY steam cleaning any 4 rooms, hallway and stairs $90. Sofa set $60.

Extra rooms $20. Free d e o d o r i z i n g .

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last week’s answers

How to do it: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3 by 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.

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RBC Insurance store near you: In the Shops at Don Mills 416-510-3050

RBC Insurance Family Block Party One day, across Canada, celebrating our communities Join us on September 21, 2013 for a special day of family fun, meet our friendly advisors and mingle with your neighbours at your local RBC Insurance® store.

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Thanksgiving

BUSINESS Directory

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Metroland Media Toronto will run a Thanksgiving Feature especially for Places of Worship on

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Thursday, October 10, 2013.

Let your parishioners know when your special Thanksgiving Services will be held this year.

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Flooring & Carpeting

Rosewood Church of the Nazarene 657 Milner Ave., Scarborough, ON (416) 298-9932

Scarborough, North York or Etobicoke

Call Brian (905)770-9363

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$125 per paper (plus HST) (includes colour)

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from 1999 FURNACE SERVICE OR CLEANING

79

$

We Service All Makes & Models

99

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community check-up: victoria village

get to know north york!

community

The North York Mirror looks at the changing trends and demographics in its local neighbourhoods. Data courtesy Statistics Canada via the City of Toronto.

check-up

difference of a decade

Five-Year change

Between 2001 and 2011, the number of people who listed Arabic as their Home Language more than doubled (315 to 665).

Languages

-9.7%

Arabic is the most common nonofficial language in Victoria Village.

In the 2011 census, 5.3 per cent of residents listed Arabic as their Mother Tongue, and 3.9 per cent listed Arabic as their Home Language.

Tamil Urdu Gujarati

Sindhi

2006 070809102011

+111% -44.1%

This week: Victoria Village

Victoria Village: Population (2011): 17,220

Spanish

20010203040506070809102011

Persian

Arabic

Tagalog Greek

City context

Top 10 Mother Tongues

Top 10 Home Languages

1. English 2. Arabic 3. Greek 4. Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 5. Persian (Farsi) 6. Tamil 7. Gujarati 8. Urdu 9. Spanish 10. French

1. English 2. Arabic 3. Persian (Farsi) 4. Tamil 5. Greek 6. Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 7. Gujarati 8. Urdu 9. Spanish 10. Sindhi

POPULATION BREAKDOWN In Victoria Village, 19 per cent of the neighbourhood’s population is aged 65 and above, according to the 2011 census. In the City of Toronto, the number of people aged 65 and above comprise 14 per cent of the overall population, according to the 2011 census.

A comparison of a neighbourhood statistic with its Toronto equivalent

-52.7%

The number of Children (those aged 0-14) in Victoria Village has declined between 2001 and 2011 by 9.7 per cent. This is the only age group to have experienced a decline over that time period.

+3.0%

After increasing significantly between 2001 and 2006, the number of people in Victoria Village who listed Gujarati as a Home Language dropped by 44.1 per cent.

The number of people listing Urdu as their Home Language dropped by 52.7 per cent between 2006 and 2011, going from 550 people to 260.

The total population of Victoria Village increased by 3.0 per cent between 2001 and 2011.

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For more information on Victoria Village, visit http:// bit.ly/1bmvvN3 See other neighbourhood features online at northyorkmirror.com

Next Thursday: Glenfield-Jane Heights

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✓Full roofs ✓Missing Shingles ✓Minor/Major Leaks ✓Raccoon Problems

est.

1997

✓Eaves & Downspout ✓Skylights LIC# L179362 20% Senior Discount

416-248-0211

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Time for Preschool?

OUSE OPEN HCATIONS O BOTH LAY OCTOBER D S R U TH -7PM 10, 5PM

Ages 1-5 Years Flexible Scheduling Extended Hours

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• Parent & Tot • Nursery • Kindergarten The Academic Advantages of Montessori plus the Fun of Bilingual E.C.E. Enrichment plus the Helpful Conveniences of Day Care.

Finch Campus 1080 Finch Avenue East, 416-492-9495 Madawaska Campus 53 Madawaska Avenue, 416-250-8302

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VISIT U S ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD CERTIFIED & E-TESTED NO EXTRA CHARGES, NO GIMMICKS!

MANAGER’S SPECIALS!

2010 F150 CREW CAB 4X4 2012 F150 CREW CAB 4X4 XLT XTR

3 MONTHS 5,000 KMS $ * WARRANTY 22,888

AUTOMATIC, AIR, 8 CYLINDER, PW, PL, KEYLESS, STK#P2506

+HST

ON ALL USED VEHICLES.

2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2013 ESCAPE SEL 4WD AWD

AUTOMATIC, AIR, 6 CYLINDER ECOBOOST, PW, PL, KEYLESS ENTRY, ONLY 19,000KMS, STK#F31350A

AUTO, AIR, 4 CYL, PW, PL, KEYLESS, LOADED, ONLY 54,000KMS, STK#34249B WEEKLY

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

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WEEKLY WEEKLY + TAX $89 + TAX + TAX $ $ 72 MONTHS 19,888*+HST $7772 MONTHS 32,488*+HST $11084 MONTHS 5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA DOUBLE 2011 DODGE RAM 1500 CAB 4X4 LARAMIE

2010 EDGE SEL FWD

MANAGER’S SPECIALS! 2010 FOCUS SES SEDAN

AUTO, AIR, 4 CYL, LEATHER, MOONROOF, NAVIGATION, PW, PL, KEYLESS, ONLY 16,000KMS, STK#37830A

31,888

$

*

+HST

WEEKLY + TAX $109 84 MONTHS

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

2012 EXPLORER BASE 4WD

AUTO, AIR, 4 CYL, LEATHER, MOONROOF, ONLY 82,000KMS, STK#3999910A

13,488

+ TAX *+HST $53 WEEKLY

$

72 MONTHS 5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

AUTO, AIR, 6 CYL, PW, PL, KEYLESS, ONLY AUTO, AIR, 6 CYL, 7 PASSENGER, PW, PL, AIR, 8 CYL, PW, PL, KEYLESS, ONLY AUTO, AIR, HEMI, LEATHER, MOONROOF, ONLY 2010 FUSION SEL 62,000KMS, STK#F31576A 74,000KMS, STK#P2580 KEYLESS, STK#F30928B 48,000KMS, STK#P2588 2009 RANGER SPORT AUTO, WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY $127 $97 + TAX + TAX + TAX $109 $78 + TAX $ * $ * $ * $ * SUPERCAB 4X4 24,888+HST 72 MONTHS 32,888+HST 72 MONTHS 19,888 +HST 72 MONTHS 31,888 +HST 84 MONTHS 5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

2010 F150 CREW CAB LARIAT 2011 TRANSIT CONNECT WAGON 4WD AUTO, AIR, 6 CYL, ONLY 34,000KMS, STK#F13582A

15,688

+ TAX *+HST $61 WEEKLY

$

72 MONTHS 5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

AUTO, AIR, 8 CYL, LEATHER, PW, PL, KEYLESS, ONLY 79,000KMS, STK#F31357A

25,488

$

*

+HST

AUTO, AIR, 4 CYL, PW, PL, KEYLESS, ONLY 63,000KMS, STK#P2495

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

2010 EDGE SEL AWD

AUTOMATIC, AIR CONDITIONING, 6 CYL, PW, PL, KEYLESS, STK#39620A

2011 BMW X3 XDRIVE 2.8I AUTO, AIR, 4 CYL, PW, PL, KEYLESS ENTRY, ONLY 76,000KMS, STK#38043A

AUTO, AIR, 6 CYL, LEATHER, PW, PL, KEYLESS, LOADED, ONLY 53,000KMS, STK#P2587

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

2011 F150 CREW CAB XLT

2010 DODGE CARAVAN

AUTOMATIC, AIR, 8 CYLINDER, PW, PL, KEYLESS, ONLY 69,000KMS, STK#F30816A

AUTOMATIC, AIR CONDITIONING, 6 CYL, PW, PL, KEYLESS, STK#F31260A

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

13,888

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

2011 EDGE SEL AWD

2010 LINCOLN MKT AWD

AUTOMATIC, AIR, LEATHER, MOONROOF, NAVIGATION, PW, PL, KEYLESS, STK#L2396

AUTO, AIR, 6 CYL, ECOBOOST, LEATHER, MOONROOF, NAVIGATION, 7 PASSENGER, ONLY 63,000KMS, STK#CM31011A

+HST

2012 F150 CREW CAB LARIAT 4X4

AUTO, AIR, LEATHER, PW, PL, KEYLESS, ONLY 28,000KMS, STK#39922A

36,888

$

*+HST $125

WEEKLY + TAX

84 MONTHS 5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

WEEKLY + TAX

AUTO, AIR, 8 CYL, PW, PL, KEYLESS, ONLY 41,000KMS, STK#L2413

28,888

$

*

+HST

+HST

WEEKLY + TAX

72 MONTHS 5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

AUTO, AIR, 6 CYL, STOW N’ GO, PW, PL, KEYLESS, ONLY 53,000KMS, STK#38033A

+HST

WEEKLY WEEKLY $98 + TAX + TAX $ $ 84 MONTHS 26,888*+HST$10472 MONTHS 18,888*+HST $6584 MONTHS

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

WEEKLY + TAX

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84 MONTHS 5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

AUTO, AIR, 6 CYL, LEATHER, MOONROOF, LOADED, ONLY 41,000KMS, STK#L2422

WEEKLY + TAX

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

+HST

72 MONTHS 5.99% APR, $0 DOWN AUTO, AIR, 4 CYL, PW, PL, KEYLESS, ONLY 18,000KMS, EXRENTAL, STK#P2579

22,888

+ TAX *+HST $78 WEEKLY

$

2010 MERCEDES $77 WEEKLY + TAX E63 AMG 72 MONTHS

19,888*

$

+HST

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

2013 ESCAPE TITANIUM

2010 LINCOLN MKZ FWD

AUTOMATIC, AIR CONDITIONING, 8 CYLINDER, PW, PL, KEYLESS ENTRY, ONLY 28,000KMS, STK#F31071A

AUTOMATIC, AIR CONDITIONING, 4 CYL, LEATHER, MOONROOF, NAVIGATION, PW, PL, KEYLESS, EX-RENTAL, STK#P2486

AUTOMATIC, AIR, 6 CYL, LEATHER, PW, PL, KEYLESS, STK#P2406

AUTO, AIR, LEATHER, MOONROOF, NAV, PW, PL, KEYLESS, LOADED, ONLY 69,000KMS, STK#F31425A

51,488

WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY $ $109 WEEKLY + TAX + TAX $85 + TAX $ * $108 $ * $74 $ * 84 MONTHS 72 MONTHS 84 MONTHS 72 MONTHS 31,888 +HST 31,888 +HST 18,888 +HST 21,888 +HST + TAX

$

*

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

6.99% APR, $0 DOWN

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

CANADA’S #1 FORD LINCOLN DEALER We Speak... English, French, Italian, Hebrew, Russian, Philipino, Hindi, Punjab, Urdu, Cantonese, Mandarin, Greek, Albanian and we speak the language of great savings!

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84 MONTHS 5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

AUTO, AIR, 64 CYL, PW, PL, KEYLESS, ONLY 44,000KMS, EX-RENTAL, STK#A1559

2012 F150 CREW CAB 4X4 XLT 2011 ESCAPE XLT FWD XTR PKG AUTO, AIR, 6 CYL, PW, PL, KEYLESS, ONLY 58,000KMS, STK#F31467A

72 MONTHS 5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

2013 FUSION SE

4X4 SXT ALL USED VEHICLES SOLD WITH LIFETIME $57 $ 23,488* $91 $24,888* $95 NO CHARGE $26,888* $106 $14,488* F150 CREW CAB 4X4 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2011 EDGE LIMITED AWD 2011 TAURUS SEL OIL LUBE AND 2012 XLT XTR FILTER. 72 MONTHS 5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

+ TAX *+HST $55 WEEKLY

$

WEEKLY WEEKLY $77 WEEKLY + TAX $99 WEEKLY + TAX + TAX $ * $ * $78 $ * $143 72 MONTHS 72 MONTHS 72 MONTHS 72 MONTHS 19,888+HST 19,888 +HST 36,888 +HST + TAX

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PRICES ARE PLUS TAXES ONLY. NO CHARGE LIFETIME MAINTENANCE PACKAGE APPLIES ONLY TO ORIGINAL OWNERS. **4.99% IS A VARIABLE RATE. VEHICLES MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. *SIRIUS OR XM RADIOS FACTORY EQUIPPED USED VEHICLES GET A 3 MONTH FREE TRAIL. EXAMPLE: $10,000 FINANCED AT 5.99% OVER 60 MONTHS - INTEREST WOULD BE $1,604.40. 3 MONTHS OR 5,000 KMS WARRANTY ON ALL USED VEHICLES CANNOT BE OLDER THAN 8 MODEL YEARS AND LESS THAN 160,000KMS. NO CHARGE OIL CHANGES IS NON TRANSFERABLE & HAS NO MONETARY VALUE ($200) EXCLUDES DIESEL & PREMIUM VEHICLES. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS.

+ TAX *+HST $198 WEEKLY

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72 MONTHS 5.99% APR, $0 DOWN

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Yonge-Steeles Pre-Owned

WE SELL ALL MAKES AND MODELS • WE SELL ALL MAKES AND MODELS

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WE SELL ALL MAKES AND MODELS • WE SELL ALL MAKES AND MODELS

IT'S OFFICIAL! since 2011, Sharon was the #1 full service realtor in both the number of homes sold and dollar volume for all realtors in Willowdale Area (C14).

353 GREENFIELD AVE 00

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Rare find 2 severed lot (44’ X 116’ Each) ready to build with permission for 2 custom luxury home!

Surrounded by million dollars homes! Walk to TTC, Bayview Village, Subway! Walk to Earl Haig School!!!

Minutes to 401, library, restaurants.

28 REVCOE DR 0

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98

$8

193 BOGERT AVE 59

, $1

10 EASTON RD 00

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, $1

36 BURBANK DR

Magnificent Exquisite New Luxury Custom Built Home! Steps To Yonge Subway! Impressive Finishes. Superior Quality Craftsmanship. Truly Of The Best In Fabulous Location!

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Magnificent Exquisite Newer Luxury Custom Built Home! 5 Min Walk To Yonge Subway!

Impressive Finishes, Superior Quality Craftsmanship.

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Gorgeous Bright 3 Side split + Completely Renovated house, Walk To Yonge, Shopping, Restaurants, Schools, Parks! Excellent Curb Appeal!!

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18

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Extraordinary hidden gem in the city, luxury corner 2+1 suite with the view of parks and downtown.

Steps away from TTC, Hwy, shopping, schools and much more!

34 ROCKLAND DR

34 ATHABASKA AVE

282 BYNG AVE

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD 219 JOHNSTON AVE

Asking Price: $1,078,000 Sold For: $1,163,800 In 2 Days!

Let me do the same for you!

50 TOBRUK CRES

18 SPRING GARDEN AVE

SOLD

SOLD

320 SPRING GARDEN AVE

73 STUART AVE

224 OLIVE AVE

299 BYNG AVE

SOLD N CO DITIONAL

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

18 PARKVIEW AVE #1606

23 LAWNVIEW DR

122 NORTHWOOD DR

SOLD 158 EMPRESS AVE

SOLD 293 MAPLEHURST AVE

SOLD

SOLD

5 TALBOT RD

25 GREENVIEW AVE 2519

SOLD 187 SPRING GARDEN AVE

SOLD

SOLD 76 HORSHAM AVE

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

332 PARKVIEW AVE

349 LONGMORE ST

211 OLIVE AVE

SOLD

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$2

00

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$1

Absolutely Stunning Custom Built Home In Superb Location! Incredible Deep SOLDNAL 160’ S Facing Sun filled Garden. 4 Bedrooms and ITIO COND 4 Washrooms. Walking Distance To Yonge&Finch Subway, Ttc & Earl Haig.

643 ST GERMAIN AVE ,

99

$8

478 MELROSE AVE

St Germain/Bathurst Area Prime Pie Shape Building Lot 40.3X115.9 Feet Great Wide Lot Widen To 53 @ Rear.

Million Dollar Homes On Street. Great Opportunity For Builders Or Investors To Own In This High Demand Area!!

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Absoloutely Stunning Renovated Home In Superb Location On 1 Of The Best & Biggest Lot 50X160!! Steps To Yonge Finch Subway, Restaurants & Great Schools.

225 BYNG AVE

High Demand Area**Premium Extra Wide 69*Ft Lot!! Extremely Rare Find. Incredible Unique House Amongst Million $$ Homes In Neighborhood.

House In Excellent Condition.

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Spectacular Contemporary/ Modern Home. Custom Designed Master Piece. Nested On One Of The Neighbourhood Finest Street. An Unique Home In Great Location W/The Finest Attention To Modern Details.

My Standard is to Give You More!

• Record Breaking Results • Unparalleled Marketing Plan • Extensive Online Presence • Complimentary Staging Service • Free Home Evaluation

60 ESTELLE AVE

SOLD

SOLD

00

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Magnificent Custom Home On Large Ravine Lot In Remarkable Location! Steps To Bayview Village, Subway, Mall, Best School Earl Haig!

154 NIPIGON AVE

179 RUDDINGTON DR 601 0 00

49 CITATION DR

Totally renovated on 220 ft frontage range bungalow*** Prime area boasts over 3,4000 sqft over 2 levels! Huge double car garage.

Brand new kitchen in both floors!

136 NEWTON DR 80

00

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249 MAXOME AVE

Magnificent Rare Ravine 3+2 Bedroom home in pie shaped ravine lot 50 x 121 in high demand Willowdale!!! Steps to Yonge/Finch subway!

Finished lower level with separate entrance.

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3022 BAYVIEW AVE

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