The North York Mirror South, March 9, 2017

THURSDAY MARCH 9, 2017

CHILDREN’S WALK-IN CLINIC

INSIDE THE GOLDEN MILE SHOPPING CENTRE

MON – FRI 12PM – 8PM SAT & SUN 9AM – 6PM 1880 EGLINTON AVE. EAST 416–285–7575

SOUTH EDITION

Michael Coteau

LIGHTS

MPP Don Valley East

HERE TO HELP Constituency Office: 1200 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite L02 Tel: 416-494-6856 mcoteau.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org

ONLINE at insidetoronto.com News, events and information on your desktop, laptop or mobile device

Events Calendar

After struggling with sky-high hydro bills, Ontario residents like Daren Goodchild are going to see some relief with the government’s rate cut this summer. But he’s not celebrating and neither are critics who say the system is still broken /p3

See what’s happening by visiting our online community calendar. www.insidetoronto.com/events

uReport the news newsroom@insidetoronto.com www.facebook.com/InsideToronto @InsideTOnews insidetoronto.com/ureport Susie Kockerscheidt/Metroland

MulhollandRoss REAL ESTATE SERVICE

(416) 230 - 8500 www.RealEstateService.com

Call for a FREE Market Evaluation & Moving Consultation

FOR SALE

SO

LD

SO

LD

465 HOUNSLOW AVE.

70 BEVDALE RD.

1 7 3 P OY N T Z AV E .

WILLOWDALE: 4 bedroom backsplit on 50 foot south lot steps from TTC.

WILLOWDALE: 4+ bed home on 50 x 150 ft. lot, close to schools & TTC.

WEST LANSING: 3+ beds on 50 x 110 ft. lot, super private backyard.

Referred Realty Inc., Brokerage|offices independently owned and operated | sales representatives

North York Mirror | s | Thursday, March 9, 2017 |

2

Remax HIGHEST AWARD!

Call 647-284-0228

Bill Thom D

Remax Realtron Bill Thom Group Realty Inc.

Broker of Record

Your SOLE Specialist

416-222-8600

billthom.com info@billthom.com

Top 3 Remax Agent in the World in 2015!

Licensed Since 1983

1 CHINESE REALTOR

#

9 DUMONT ST 00

20913 LESLIE ST. 56’x 154’ premium Queensville Side 000 MIL 00, 5 5 3 lot.

Renovated kitchen , $ Road East. Near $2 and bath, fireplace, Term Development 3-pc ensuite bath, F a r m l a n d . direct access to house Approximately 145.6 via double garages, Acres (1988’X3300’) finished basement. Step on Leslie Street in to subway. Earl Haig East Gwillimbur y.

School zone. Shows well.

EXCLUSIVE LISTING! 1 WATERGARDEN WAY #4 36 MCNAB 23 SHEPPARD AVE E TH7 2 EVERINGHAM

8 PEMBERTON #601

00

8,0

$78

SOLD

000

08,

9 $1,

SOLD

SOLD

OVER ASKING

$109,000 OVER ASKING

Yonge/Finch. Immaculate Unit!

Yonge Finch 1 bedroom 1 washroom condo. Direct entrance to subway.

Close to all amenities, shopping, parks and schools. 24 Hr security.

Yonge & Sheppard Gorgeous Unit. Apartment Style UnderGround Parking (No Snow Or Rain) With Direct Access To Unit!

Walk To Subway,Facing Huge Private Yard With Muskoka Inspired Pool Feature,Spectacular View* Steps To Shopping, Theatres, Restaurants*1 Parking+ 1 Locker* New Laminate Floors(2017)* Granite Counter Top* Freshly Painted* 9’ Ceiling Throughout! Best Value For Unit/Sf Newer Condo Living In North York!* Huge Deck Facing Pool With Gas Line*

Cummer/Willowdale Premium Lot 53’X142’ In High Demand Area* Live-In & Build Your Dream Home*Updated Home W 2 Kitchens And 6 Above Grade Bedrooms*Income Potential*Large Updated Kitchen W Eat-In Breakfast Area*Newer Thermo Windows*Hi-Eff Furnace And Central Air (2016)*Newer Roof*Updated Bathrooms*Hardwood Floor*Large Rec Room W Above Grade Windows*Spacious Driveway*Oversized Garage*Steps 2 TTC And Finch Station, Park & Supermarket.

00 0,0

48

$1,

SOLD

73 LAURELEAF

5 ALAMOSA

00 0,0

60

$2,

SOLD

$ 65,000 OVER ASKING

$600,100 OVER ASKING

Leslie/Steeles Total Reno! Stone Counter Top, master ensuite, 3 washrooms, sep. entrance to basement, double garages, 3/4” hardwood floors, LED pots, Thermo Vinyl windows, Hi eff gas furnace, Tankless Water Heater, Newer Roof, extra insulated, A.Y.Jackson School. steps to TTC.

00 0,0

75

$2,

SOLD IN 3 DAYS,

SOLD

00

2 $1,

SOLD

SOLD

Bayview/Finch. Gorgeous Ravine View, a 1 bedroom unit! Upgraded 3/4” Strip Hardwood Floors, Led Potlights In Foyer, Living, Dining & Master Bedroom Halogen Track Light, Granite Floor In Kitchen & Foyer, Very Unique, Functional, Sep. Laundry Room With Ensuite Storage.

Indoor pool,24 hr security,steps 2TTC and 1 Bus 2 subway.

Kingston Rd/Mccowan Rd. Gorgeous 3-Bedroom Bungalow,

0 ,00

500

SOLD

Approx 1/3 Acre Lot, Potential For Severance Into 2 Lots.

Ranch-Style Bungalow*Family Room Can Be Converted Back To 3rd Bedroom. Strip Hardwood Floors*Separated Entrance To Lower Level*Potlights. Thermo Windows*2 Updated Baths*Prestigious Cliffcrest Neighbourhood Of The Bluffs! Huge Private Yard*Close To TTC, Bluffs, Shopping & Great Schools. Landscaped.

11 CANTEX CRT

22 HAMMOK CRES $2,

000

65,

9,9

$27

$160,000 OVER ASKING

80 ASPENWOOD DRIVE

5 ,46

771

$1,

SOLD

14 HOUSTON CRES 0

,00

269

$1,

SOLD

$70,000 OVER ASKING

OVER ASKING

OVER ASKING

Bayview/ Finch Ravine! Big lot: 82 x 145.93 Feet. Renovated united. Marble counter top. Suite master bedroom.

Finished basement with separated entrance. Steps to TTC and Sunny Supermarket. Earl Haig School Zone!

102’ Front Premium Lot With A Gorgeously Renovated Executive Home With Fully Finished Basement, sauna, Skylight(2015), Flagstone On Porch, Granite Modern Eat-In Kitchen(2010), Gas Fireplace, Lavishly Landscaped(2012)*4 Upgraded Bathrooms*Basketball Court, U-Shaped Driveway*Inground Pool, Newer Patio Doors(2010)*Hardwood Floors.

Bayview/Steeles 0.41 Acre! Premium Lot in Prime Thornhill, 4 Bedrooms, main floor family room and den, eat-in kitchen, sunroom with 2 skylights, 3 gas fireplaces, bay windows, I/G sprinkle, I/G Pool, steps to TTC, shows well, surrounded by multi-million dollar homes.

Bayview/19th Ave. Approx. 4000 Sf + sep entrance to 2-bedroom in-law suite in lower level, 5 washrooms, 2 ensuites, quartz counter top, modern kitchen, fireplace, 2-storey ceramic foyer, skylight, 2 laundry rooms, 2 kitchens, heated I/G pool, shows well.

Leslie/Sheppard. Extensively Renovated Home: 2016 Renovated: Brick-To-Brick Thermo Vinyl Windows, Basement Laminate Floors. Expensive Double Stained Glass Front Doors.

2 Modern Washrooms. Professionally Painted. Refurbished Strip Hardwood Floors. Newer Driveway(2014). Life-Time Metal Roof(2016). Newer Kitchen Cabinets,Floor (2011).

Interlocking Patio(2013). Excellent Curb Appeal. 72’ Frontage!

Steps To TTC. Convenient Access To Hwy 404 & Dvp & Subway.

9 FINCHGATE COURT

34 HEATHVIEW AVE

10 SILVERVIEW DR.

3 SUTCLIFFE DR.

171 GREENFIELD AVE

59 HI MOUNT DR.

,0 230

00 50,

$2,

00

0

0

$3,

SOLD

insidetoronto.com

IN WILLOWDALE C14 & C15 (Combined) FROM 1997-2016**

BAYVIEW VILLAGE GEM

00 9,0

$35

®

Yonge/Steeles 5+2 Bedrooms, 6 washrooms. Approx. 4200 Sf Custom Home On A Premium location. Quartz Counter Top & Backsplash. Professional full finish walk out Basement With Wetbar & 2nd Kitchen, Gas Fireplace & Nanny’s Quarter. 4 Ensuites washrooms* Hardwood Floors* top Quality Appliances, build-in Speakers. Sonos Music System* 4 Gas Fireplaces* Huge Deck* 2 Laundry Rooms* Built-In Bookcases* interlocking driveway..

8,0

18 $3,

YOUR HOME SOLD WITH NO OPEN HOUSES!*

Bayview/Finch. Ravine view, renovated 3+1 bedrooms bungalow. Newer Baths, kitchen, hardwood flooring, roof, spacious interlocking driveway and furnace. Bright, open concept, child-safe cul-de-sac, Earl Haig School zone, one bus to subway and walk to Ravine, extensively updated, finished Walk-Out basement, shows well. *Visit: www.billthom.com/index.php/blog/openhouses This is not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract with a broker. **based on Toronto MLS listings sold (C14 & C15 combined)

0

SOLD

00 20,

7 $1,

0

0

SOLD

00 30,

00 80,

5 $2,

SOLD

$370,000 OVER ASKING

$221,000 OVER ASKING

IN 5 DAYS

Finch/Bayview. Gorgeous Table-Land Ravine.

Ravine View From All 4 Bedrooms + Living Room.

Brand New Miele Kitchen With Quartz Counter Top, Hidden Lighting, Led Pots. 2 Fireplaces, newer Baths. Skylight, Strip Hardwood Floors. Huge Deck. Lavishly Landscaped With Pathway Lights,Flagstone Walkway.

Newer Roof. Finished walk out basement.

Willowdale / Cummer. 50’ Lot, updated kitchen and washrooms, hardwood floors on both levels, ensuite bath, skylight, 2 fireplaces, Direct Access to garages from inside the house, hi efficiency gas furnace, vinyl thermo windows, sep entrance to lower level (income potential). Huge concrete porch.Convenient access toTTC and subway.

Bayview/Finch. Spacious Bungalow With Main Floor Sunken Family Room (Apprx. 10’ Ceiling) With Brick Fireplace. Separate Side Entrance To Huge Basement With Wet Bar (Potential For In-Law Apartment)* Approx. 4800Sf Buildable On A Child-Safe Crescent With View Of Ravine. Premium 58’ South Lot Widens To 80’ At Rear! House Is In Excellent Livable Condition. Large Eat-In Kitchen. Big Foyer With Build-In Niche! Bright & Warm House* Thermo Casement Windows. 2 Fireplaces. Newer Roof, Numerous Led Potlights, Strip Hdwd Flrs, and Professional Painted this year. Earl Haig School Zone! Walk To Ravine!

000

80,

8 $6,

2 $2,

SOLD

SOLD

MOST EXPENSIVE HOME IN C14, 15 (COMBINED) EVER

Yonge/Sheppard. 50’ Lot, 4 bedrooms, 4 washrooms, main floor family room, 2 fireplaces, den, granite kitchen, LED potlights, 3/4” hardwood floors throughout, huge deck, walk to subway and Earl Haig School. Separate entrance to 3-bedroom basement in-law apartment.

Bayview/Sheppard. Urban Oasis, 2.27 Acres of Table Land Ravine in Central Bayview Village. 4+1 Bedrooms, 3 Sided Ravine, Million $$$ Spent on Reno, Over 7000 sqft of Luxury Living, New Granite Kitchen, Iron Wrought Railings, 10’ Ceiling, Steel Beams Construction, Stone Roof, skylite, 4 solarium and much more.

A child is registered in the Emergency Department at SickKids every nine minutes.

Help me make a difference for sick children. www.sickkidsfoundation.com/M *Partial commission to be donated to SickKids Foundation. HAVE BEEN A CONTRIBUTOR SINCE 1994

3

Caught in a power struggle

MORE ONLINE www.insidetoronto.com/hydro

Residents, critics wary of hydro rate cut that defers costs onto future generations

charges over that time.

Goodchild said the Liberals are just kicking the can down the road.

“Instead of reducing rates, it is going to cost us more in the JUSTIN SKINNER long run,” he said. “This is not JOHN EDWARDS going to help us whatsoever.

SIMON MARTIN They’re doing this for votes.”

The government’s new This summer we’ll see a measures also include helpbreak on hydro bill costs, but ing low-income residents and some residents particularly hard broadening the rural and remote hit by high rates and delivery rate protection program by subfees, aren’t buying it. sidizing rural homeowners who Daren Goodchild, a horse have unusually high distribufarmer from Markham, has felt tion rates. The savings could be the pinch. between $12 and $75 depending The electricity bill for his on consumption and rate plan. small farm from October to Those subsidies will cost the December in 2016 totalled $592, government’s treasury, and taxincluding $130 in delivery fees payers, about $2.5 billion over alone. With an electric wellthe next three years. pump for water and an oilCritics say lowering the cost burning furnace in his 160-yearof hydro artificially without old home, the costs of running addressing broader structural the farm are fast spiralling out issues is a mistake. of control and he feels “Nothing in the govthere’s little hope of ernment’s new plan slowing it. changes the under“It’s gotten to lying costs of the ‘Nothing in the the point where power system,” government’s new we have changed said energy plan changes the our behaviour as consultant Tom best we can but Adams. underlying costs it doesn’t seem He challenged of the power to make a lick the notion that of difference,” he Wynne’s plan was system.” said. like refinancing a Premier Kathleen mortgage.

– Tom Adams, Wynne announced “Not true. Her energy March 2 that the govplan is like refinancing consultant ernment would reduce monthly rental costs. hydro rates by 25 per The monthly rent paycent, which includes the ments will go down, but eight per cent rebate on after the next election the the Ontario portion of the renter will be in much HST. In order to do this, worse trouble.” the plan refinances the Adams says Ontario is payments to private power actually enjoying something providers who signed on for of a “power cost sweet spot” 20-year contracts. at the moment, with relatively Under the new plan, the provaffordable nuclear power. But ince has increased the payment that’s about to change, he said, term from 20 to 30 years, which with some of the province’s will incur $25 billion in interest nuclear generating units up

The Ontario premier, the PC and NDP energy critics offer their take on making hydro more affordable for consumers

Duelling commentary: Energy analysts go head to head on whether renewable energy is to blame for rising hydro rates

Quiz: can you guess which device in your home is the bigger energy hog?

Susie Kockerscheidt/Metroland

Daren Goodchild is one of many Ontarians struggling with surging hydro rates. He lives on a farm in rural Markham and says the electricity costs of running his small farm have become insanely high. for refurbishment in the near future.

“A decline in nuclear production and a sharp increase in cost is about to happen,” Adams said.

Keith Brooks, programs director at Environmental Defence, is pleased the government’s plan includes conservation initiatives like the $200 million Affordability Fund, which helps people make their homes more energy efficient.

But he said the government’s reforms make no changes to the supply mix – the amount of power we get from nuclear versus gas versus wind. “… To keep costs low, we need to see more renewables in Ontario’s future,” he wrote in an opinion piece for Metroland Media.

“Wind and solar power costs are plummeting, while costs for nuclear power are rising. Renewable energy has created a solid foundation for a clean economy – one that Ontario now needs to

build upon.”

Ontario’s PC and NDP energy critics both say halting the sale of public electric companies is priority Number 1. The cost to consumers is being hijacked by the drive for profit. “…Because of the way these new private power contracts are written, we are stuck paying guaranteed profit for power plants whether we need them or not,” said Peter Tabuns, NDP energy critic. “Right now, Ontario generates more power than we can use, about $2 billion a year worth of surplus power that we sell to Quebec and New York at a deep — 75 per cent — discount.

In fact, many times we have to pay them to take our power.”

Transparency on the government’s current energy contracts is also lacking, said Todd Smith, PC energy critic.

“In my own riding of Prince Edward-Hastings, I’ve watched power companies ask for and get

10 ways you can make changes to your energy consumption and save some cash

extensions from the government that drag the project out years beyond what was envisioned by the original deal,” he said.

“That’s not something you do if you’re on the side of the people paying hydro bills.”

Mark Rodger, a lawyer with Borden Ladner Gervais and an expert in the utility sector, meanwhile, said delivery charges are a necessary hit. Simply being hooked up to hydro costs money even when energy is not being used.

Those costs could be cut, however, should some of Ontario’s 60-plus utility companies merge.

By having different companies running their own distribution systems, he said, it adds $1 billion in costs.

“Through consolidation, you can remove those costs through efficiency gains,” he said.

– with files from David Nickle

FROM CONCEPT

we’re

to doorstep

distribution targeting

for a reason

AUDITED BY FDSA

Flyer Delivery Standards Association

call 416.493.4400

geographic & demographic §å¿¿ Ä Ù½ â Êÿ Ù ¨ Ƈ Ü ¿ â §Ü Ƈ Ü ¿ â ċ Ü ¿ â ÙÊåâ Ü Ƈ Äʨ٠֬¯ â Ù¨ â¯Å¨ www.insidetoronto.com

insidetoronto.com

1

#

| North York Mirror | Thursday, March 9, 2017

LIGHTS OUT: ONTARIO’S ELECTRICITY PROBLEM

North York Mirror | Thursday, March 9, 2017 |

4

EDITORIAL | OPINION

• OUR VIEW •

ABOUT US

Masking true cost of hydro won’t fix broken system Our hydro bills may be going down this summer, but don’t pop the bubbly just yet.

While Ontario residents will see an average 25 per cent reduction on the bottom line, what they won’t see is what it’s going to cost future generations and the current structural inefficiencies and ongoing bad planning that make electricity expensive for us in the first place.

Premier Kathleen Wynne announced the savings this month saying it was the fair thing to do. She heard from families struggling with their bills and struggling to understand why rates have skyrocketed.

Unfortunately, because the history of hydro and its mismanagement is such a long and complicated one, politicians looking to distract would-be voters benefit from its current complexity. People don’t get it and don’t have the time, the comprehension or the willingness to figure it out. What they do get is how hard it is to pay a huge bill.

So Wynne’s Liberals are waving a shiny 25 per cent hydro cut over here, while over there, our expensive hydro system continues to plod along.

The lower bills come from refinancing the term of payment the province owes to private power providers - from 20 years to 30. So we’re deferring costs to future generations in order to get some immediate relief.

And we’re incurring about $25 billion in extra interest charges over that time.

Additional relief will be coming through low-income and rural subsidy programs, but that too comes at a cost of $2.5 billion over the next three years charged to Ontario’s treasury and taxpayers.

As tempting as it is to celebrate lower bills, with an election year in 2018, we need to hold all parties to account to do more than float distractions.

Ontario generates more power than it knows what to do with and we’re forced to sell it to our neighbours at a discounted rate. Sometimes we have to pay for them to take it.

The sale of Hydro One has locked us into guaranteed contracts with private power providers whether we need that power or not. There’s little transparency as to the details of private contracts and that takes accountability right out of the system.

We need a comprehensive plan and a system overhaul.

Keep that in mind when you’re told to celebrate your June power bill. It’s not nearly enough.

The North York Mirror, published every Thursday, is a division of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation. The Metroland family of newspapers is comprised of more than 100 community publications across Ontario.

The North York Mirror is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. Complainants are urged to bring their concerns to the attention of the newspaper and, if not satisfied, write The National NewsMedia Council, Suite 200, 890 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2H2. Phone: 416-340-1981 Web: www.mediacouncil.ca

newsroom@insidetoronto.com facebook.com/InsideToronto @InsideTOnews

Finding the fire again in Rustic Rustic is an in-between place.

Luisa Giacometti says it’s part of a neglected Toronto, "caught in the middle" between Mount Dennis and Jane-Finch, neighbourhoods she believes get more attention, and more money.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, she says, the area was a haven for drugs and prostitution. "There was violence constantly."

Residents from both the highrises and bungalows between Lawrence Avenue and Hwy. 401, east of Jane Street, turned things around.

"We worked hard at it," says Giacometti. One night, 400 filled a meeting at Nelson A. Boylen Collegiate.

Today, though, Boylen, its pool drained, is entering

MIKE ADLER Edges of Toronto its third year empty, awaiting a sale.

Active residents got older, moved away. The Jane Falstaff Community Association Giacometti and others created still meets, but the few leading it, she says, "are getting burned out."

Standing up for a neighbourhood is hard when you can’t find free spaces to meet in.

Falstaff Community

insidetoronto.com

CONTACT US North York Mirror 175 Gordon Baker Road Toronto, ON M2H 0A2 Phone: 416-493-4400 Fax: 416-774-2070 Web: www.insidetoronto.com

Letters to the editor All letters must be fewer than 200 words and include your name and telephone number for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters.

Centre bursts with youth and kids from nearby highrises. The association met there last week, in one of the only free spaces it can get.

As one man pointed out, though, everyone in the room lives in a house, and is white. Most Rustic residents aren’t.

The community centre will close soon for renovations, but not before September, and the city says it’s looking at "relocation options" for programs.

But relocate where? For many in Rustic, the York Recreation Centre, at Eglinton Avenue and Black Creek Drive, is two long bus rides away.

People voted in the city’s lengthy "participatory budgeting" process for small park improvements - a ga-

zebo in Rustic Park, a white wall for movies at Maple Leaf Park. But sewer work has held those projects up.

New lights installed in Maple Leaf aren’t turned on.

Yet there’s hope. Rustic’s large, affordable house lots are attracting buyers.

People are moving back because they like the area, says Carlo DiBenedetto, one of its few business owners.

DiBenedetto says the residents’ group needs more warriors, more advertising, and events which are more enjoyable, maybe with food.

Giacometti and others approve. "If you’ve got the fire, we need the fire," she says.

Reach Mike Adler at madler@insidetoronto.com

WHO WE ARE Delivery For all delivery inquiries, please e-mail customersupport@metroland. com or call 1-855-853-5613.

Publisher Dana Robbins General Manager John Willems Director of Advertising Cheryl Phillips

Editor-in-Chief Metroland Central Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Toronto Grace Peacock Managing Editor Georgia Balogiannis

Director Distribution Mike Banville Director Creative Services Katherine Porcheron Advertising Manager Anne Beswick

MARCH

Second Harvest’s Hero Days raises $41,000 A North York based food rescue charity surpassed its goal for its latest fundraising campaign.

Second Harvest raised more than $41,000 during its Hero Days held Feb. 9 and 23 in Toronto, which will help provide food for more than 82,000 fresh meals for the city’s hungry.

The fundraising goal was set at $38,000.

Hundreds of Second Harvest Heroes, decked out in bright green masks and capes, spread out across Toronto at dozens of TTC and PATH locations to raise funds and awareness for food waste in the city.

"Hero Day is an opportunity for the community to come together and help feed food-insecure Torontonians and we are very grateful for the support and generosity provided by commuters yet again this year," Debra Law-

5

W YEAR CELEBRATION CEL

march 11 to 19 • 11am tto 9pm

fireworks on tuesday March 14 • 7pm

| North York Mirror | Thursday, March 9, 2017

COMMUNITY

Enjoy weekly entertainment starting at 3pm (2pm on weekends), prize draws and traditional tea while you take in the sights of the largest ‘Haft Sin’ in Toronto!

MARCH BREAK KIDS EVENTS march 13 to 17 • 12 noon to 3pm Visit shopsonyonge.ca for the March Break event schedule!

Second Harvest photo

Second Harvest volunteers hit the pavement to raise awareness about hunger and food waste in Toronto. son, executive director of Second Harvest, said in a release.

In tandem with the Hero Days, more than 100 companies, schools and community groups engage in DIY fundraising activities for Second Harvest under the

PLUS enter the daily draw to WIN prizes during each March Break Event!

#HERO2017 banner. Funds raised during the Hero campaign will enable Second Harvest to rescue fresh surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, and deliver it to more than 225 social service agencies across the Greater Toronto Area.

* Children 12 and under. While quantities last.

One ballot entry per person per day.

“Zoo to You” will begin at 12:30pm.

shopsonyonge.ca Conveniently located on the east side of Yonge, north of Steeles

KINGSCROSS Exclusives

30+ Low-Mileage Demos For Sale, Up To $8,000 Off!

0% Get up to

$

+ $750 off select in-stock units

+ $750 off select in-stock units

1 XL Luxury, 1 XL Limited 3 FWD Premium, 1 AWD Premium

STK# 25273 (2.0L FWD) 25568 (2.0L AWD Premium)

Lease & Finance Rates on select models

נ

5,000

In price adjustments on select modelsΩ

+ $750 off select in-stock units

When equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking and HID headlights with Adaptive Cornering System (built after March 2016)

The All-New

2017 Elantra

Choose from 4 LE, 2 GL, 4 GLS, 1 Limited, 1 Ultimate

The New

L Manual • • • •

$

2017 Best New Small Car

Weekly

For

or

With

Months◊

Down

Ultimate model shown♦

Finance for only

44 0% 84 $0

$

At

Weekly

For

With

15,645 In price - $ 4,650 adjustments Was $

2015

GENESIS

Last One! $8000 off

5.0 Ultimate

• 5.0L GDI V8 (420 hp, 383 lb-ft) • HTRAC advanced All Wheel Drive (AWD) • Continuous Damping Control (CDC) suspension • 9.2" touchscreen navigation system • Head Up Display (HUD) • Autonomous Emergency Braking • Adaptive Cruise Control with stop-and-go • Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Assist • and more...

5-YEAR/100,000 KM comprehensive limited warranty

Finance the 2.4L FWD for only

69

$

Lease for only

At

10,995

3,000

At

$

For

$

Months◊ with $995 down or equivalent trade-in

Weekly or

Finance at

in price adjustmentsΩ excluding 2.4L FWD

5-YEAR/100,000 KM Emission Warranty

• Rearview camera • Heated front seats • Wiper de-icer • Bluetooth®

59 0% 39

0%

Get up to ‡

Includes Freight and PDI

5-YEAR/100,000 KM Powertrain Warranty

When equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking

For 96 Months† with $995 down or equivalent trade-in

Weekly

Now

$

2.0L FWD

• Heated front seats and side mirrors • 17" alloy wheels • Rearview camera • Bluetooth®

Down

Months†

2017 Tucson

2.4L FWD

• 137 hp 1.6L GDI engine • 4-Wheel disk brakes • 60/40 split-fold rear seatback • Rear spoiler

Ultimate model shown♦

The New

2017 Santa Fe Sport

L Manual 5 Door

39 0% 39 $0 At

Ultimate model shown♦

The New

2017 Accent

Heated front seats Remote keyless entry Projection headlights SUPERSTRUCTURETM

Lease for only

GLS model shown♦

0%

For 84 months†

With up to

$

750

In price adjustments†

5-YEAR/UNLIMITED KM 24h Roadside Assistance

®

www.kingscrosshyundai.ca

insidetoronto.com

/™The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ‡Cash price of $10,995 available on all remaining new in stock 2017 Accent L Manual 5 Door models. Price includes Delivery and Destination charge of $1,595, fees, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST).

Price excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ◊Leasing offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2017 Elantra L Manual/2017 Tucson 2.0L FWD with an annual lease rate of 0%/0%. Weekly lease payment of $39/$59 for a 39/39-month walk-away lease. Down payment of $0/$995 and first monthly payment required.

Trade-in value may be applied to down payment amount. Total lease obligation is $6,633/$10,983. Lease offers include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,695/$1,795, levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Lease offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. Fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. $0 security deposit on all models. 16,000 km allowance per year applies.

Additional charge of $0.12/km. 2Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on the 2017 Elantra L Manual/2017 Tucson 2.0L FWD / 2017 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD models with an annual finance rate of 0%/0%/0%. Weekly payments are $44/$72/$69 for 84/84/96 months. $0/ $0/$995 down payment required. Trade-in value may be applied to down payment amount. Cash price is $15,727/$26,177/ $29,827. Cost of borrowing is $0/$0/$0. $750 price adjustment for 2017 Tucson 2.0L FWD on finance and cash offers only. Finance offer includes Delivery and Destination charge of $1,695/$1,795/$1,895, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Finance offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees, and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of $5,000 available on all 2016 Sonata models and price adjustment of up to $3,000 on all Santa Fe Sport trims, excluding the 2.4L FWD and available only on cash purchase. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ♦Price of models shown: 2017 Elantra Ultimate/2017 Accent GLS Auto/2017 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate/2017 Tucson 1.6T Ultimate are $30,627/ $21,727/$46,627/$40,627. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,695/$1,595/$1,895/$1,795, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ‡◊†ΩOffers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

North York Mirror | Thursday, March 9, 2017 |

6

DON’T DELAY

SALE ENDS

MARCH 26

Beautiful inside and out!

FREE

TRIPLE GLASS UPGRADE ON WINDOWS *

PLUS...

% 20 DOORS

OFF

EASY FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC!

*

*Applies to new orders only. Some restrictions apply. Not available with any other offer or promotion. Where manufacturers size limitations permit.

insidetoronto.com

1.800.449.3808

2016

TO

CALL BROCK TODAY!

ED ND M IA TOR LA O RO

N

BOLTON • BRAMPTON • BURLINGTON • GEORGETOWN MARKHAM • MISSISSAUGA • NEWMARKET • OAKVILLE ORANGEVILLE • OSHAWA • PICKERING • TORONTO

ME T

Over 26 years experience, over 70,000 installs and 1000s of satisfied customers.

readers’ choice

Awards DIAMOND

2 016

SHOWROOM HOURS:

Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

BROCKWINDOWS.COM

COMMUNITY

7

eral Hospital does not own the Branson facility. Rather, we lease the facility from the Advent Corporation, a lease that expires in 2019.

Given that we do not own this building, and Advent has extensive redevelopment plans for the site, it would not be prudent for us to use public dollars to continue to invest in this building."

NYGH leases the site for $1,573,454.40 annually. Advent is planning to redevelop the site into a seniors’ living and care community.

As of June 1, the Urgent Care Centre will be closed and staff will transition to the General site’s Charlotte and Lewis Steinberg Emergency. The Urgent Care Centre manages urgent illness or injury that isn’t lifethreatening, such as broken bones and cuts.

The Branson Ambulatory Care Centre also houses the total joint assessment centre, Gale and Graham Wright Prostate Centre,

FANNIE SUNSHINE fsunshine@insidetoronto.com North York General Hospital (NYGH) is shutting down its Branson Ambulatory Care Centre after opting out of a lease renewal.

After leasing the Bathurst Street and Finch Avenue property from Advent Health Care Corporation for the last 19 years, NYGH’s lease will expire in 2019.

In a letter on NYGH’s website Wednesday, March 1, hospital president and CEO Tim Rutledge noted the "transfer of services" to its Leslie Street and Hwy. 401 General site will begin June 1 with the closing of the Urgent Care Centre.

"There are several reasons for us to transition out of the Branson site," the letter stated. "Buildings of this vintage require ongoing investment to upgrade infrastructure and meet new standards. North York Gen-

Justin Greaves/Metroland

York Centre Councillor James Pasternak opposes the closing of the Urgent Care Centre at the Branson Ambulatory Care Centre in North York. cataract high volume centre, mental health services, an adolescent eating disorders program, a diabetes education centre, and medical imaging. The pharmacy

will close in March.

In an interview with The Mirror, Rutledge said the programs and services will be transferred to the General site, and possibly satellite

locations, over the next two years.

Rutledge acknowledged the Branson facility has a "rich" history which the community has become at-

tached to.

"This was a decision that was not taken lightly," he said of the closure.

In a statement, York Centre Councillor James Pasternak, whose ward includes Branson Ambulatory Care Centre, said it’s "extremely disappointing" the decision was made to close the Urgent Care Centre in June.

"This facility is an incredibly valuable resource for the local community that enables residents to receive care for urgent illnesses and injuries that are not life threatening," the statement read. "I am calling on the premier and minister of health and longterm care to reconsider this decision . it would be of great benefit to the community for the Urgent Care Centre to remain open until the end of the facility’s lease in 2019. We will work with any medical facility to activate this site and ensure its long-term sustainability."

| North York Mirror | s | Thursday, March 9, 2017

Branson Ambulatory Care Centre set to close

Big Savings for March Break!

Save $10 when you spend $50 on our Family Offers!* Use Code: MARCH10

YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS MORE TO EXPERIENCE 50% off

20

$

2 TICKETS TO THE NATIONAL HOME SHOW & CANADA BLOOMS GARDEN FESTIVAL

*Offer is valid from March 05, 2017 12:01 AM EST to March 18, 2017 11:59 PM EST. Valid on any offer that transacts on WagJag.com/category/family. Some exclusions may apply, see WagJag.com/GroupBuyTerms.

Limit one (1) per customer. Minimum spend $50.

GET THE FREE TABLET APP. ENJOY FREE UNLIMITED ACCESS.

insidetoronto.com

Visit wagjag.com/MARCHBREAK

Score more with the free tablet app from Toronto Star and get into your sports in a whole new way. Video highlights, big photo galleries and interactive daily stats give you more to experience. Download it free and get in the game.

8 North York Mirror | Thursday, March 9, 2017 |

FRANK LEO OPULENT kINGSWAY RESIDENCE Backing Onto Humber River, Premium 350 Ft Lot, Landscaped Resort Like Oasis, Inground Pool, Cabana, Patio, Amazing Views, Stately Renovated 5 Bedroom 2 Storey, 6 Bathrooms, Exudes Charm, Character & Luxury. Crown Mouldings, Heated Floors, Formal Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Finished Bsmt, Nanny Suite, Master Bedroom Retreat, Walkout to Spectacular Balcony, Elegance Personified, Steps to Amenities & Subway! $3,127,000!

BROKER Sponsor of

ER ANOTH D L SO

Children’s Miracle Network & Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation SPECTACULAR MIDTOWN TORONTO RESIDENCE 6 Lots Combined to Build this Dream Home + Resort-Like Property. 7,500 Sq Ft of Living Space, Bright Open Concept Living Room, Custom Designed Chef’s Kitchen, Custom Loft with 9 Skylights. Walls of glass throughout, Master Bedroom Retreat, Rec Room with Floating Stage, Sound-Proof Theatre Room, 650 LED Pot Lights, Blue Quartz Pool, Plus much more!

SOLD FOR TOP $$!!

ER ANOTH D L SO

• #1 in Toronto (Central, East and West combined) By Units of Listings Sold for All Companies of All Brokers and Sales Representatives for 2015 and 2016.* • #1 Individual Re/Max Agent in Canada** • #2 Individual Re/Max Agent World Wide*** ER ANOTH D SOL

STEPS TO THE LAkE! Situated on a Magnificent 65 x 152 Ft Lot, Exquisite Custom Built Home, Luxury Appointments, Superb Craftsmanship, Elegant Open Concept Layout, Gourmet Kitchen, Built-In S/S Appliances, Centre Island, Massive Great Room, Stone Fireplace, Master Bedroom Retreat. Spa Like Bathroom, Walk-in Closet of your Dreams! Fully Finished Basement Walkout, Ideal for Entertaining, Large Back Yard! Simply Gorgeous!

SOLD FOR TOP $$!!

ER ANOTH SOLD

ER ANOTH SOLD

BREATHTAkING CUSTOM ESTATE!!

kING CITY LUxURY!!

Situated on a premium 2.24 acre lot, 4 car garage, long private drive, double door entry, 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, heated floor in huge kitchen, skylight, family room, great room with cathedral ceilings, office, indoor heated salt water pool, wrap around deck & interlock, year round oasis.

SOLD FOR TOP $$!!

Absolutely Stunning Luxury 4 Bedroom Home Located In Desirable King City!! Approximately 3,800 S/F And Loaded W/ Custom Features. Large Open Concept Kitchen W/ Island, Professional Grade Appliances, Spacious Family Room, Separate Living & Formal Dining Room, Main Floor Library, Custom Mouldings & Feature Ceilings Throughout, W/O Basement W/ 9’ Ceilings! Amazing Property & Location – Must Be Seen,

SOLD FOR TOP $$!!

HUGE MONEY MAkING MACHINE! 3000 Sq ft 3 Level Store with Two 2 Bdrm Apts in South Etobicoke + Unspoiled Basement. Current Laundry Business included Earns $100k Net! 11.4% Cap! Successful Owners Retiring. Keep or Rent. Huge Opportunity!

SOLD FAST FOR 100% OF ASKING

insidetoronto.com

ER ANOTH SOLD

RENOVATED 6 BEDROOM 2 STOREY

AN ENTERTAINER’S DREAM!!

Quiet High Demand Neighbourhood, Situated on 390 ft Deep Lot, Stunning Open Concept Layout, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Gourmet Family Size Kitchen, S/S Appliances, Formal Dining Room, Spacious Bright Large Living Rm, Massive Family Room, Walkout to Deck Overlooking Large Backyard, Finished Basement, Enclosed Sunroom, Double Garage Plus Much More! $1,450,000!

Stunning Custom-Built 4 Bedroom Home!! Amazing Open Concept Main Floor W/ Modern Kitchen, Separate Living & Dining Rooms, Large Master W/Ensuite, Finished Basement W/Sep Entrance, Incredible Backyard & Rooftop Patios Make This Home Perfect For Hosting Summer Parties! Absolutely Must Be Seen, Only $1,379,900!!!

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY! Huge 67 x 168 Lot on busy Queen St. W in downtown Brampton. Potential Condo Development Site. Large Bungalow with Circular Drive. 20 Car Parking. 2 Car Detached Garage. Run your business or develop.

SOLD FAST FOR TOP $$!!

FREE PROFESSIONAL BUYER SERVICE:

WEST REALTY INC., Brokerage Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

• Find out about the newest homes on the market that meet your needs • Get more informed about the specific areas and how to get the best price • Find out how to get the best mortgage rates and saving programs, plus much more - Call today!! *According to a study of MLS data prepared by an independent auditor of Real Estate Statistics. **for # of Transactions 2015. ***for Dollar Volume 2015.

SELL Your Home FASTER and for MORE MONEY! • Your Home Advertised 24 Hours a Day Until Sold • Your Home Advertised to Millions on www.GetLeo.com • Learn the Secrets of Selling your Home, without ineffective Open Houses • Your Home Listed in Full Colour Print Ads Until It’s Sold • Our team of Professionals for the same price as hiring a single bro er • Get up to $10,000 no interest for 60 days****

• Total service guarantee in writing • Your Home Sold Guaranteed, or I’ll Buy it**** • Competitive Rates, E ceptional service • Award Winning Results!

• In Depth Neighbourhood Report for each Property We Sell

| North York Mirror | Thursday, March 9, 2017

GUARANTEED HOME SELLING SYSTEM

9

FREE Confidential Home Evaluations.

R

E ANOTH D L O S

ISLINGTON VILLAGE!!

kLEINBERG OPPORTUNITY!

HUGE MONEYMAkING MACHINE!

RENOVATION OPPORTUNITY!

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY!!

Prime neighbourhood and premium 50ft lot, surrounded by million dollar plus homes. Detached, stucco exterior finish, circular drive, open concept living room, formal dining room, finished basement, huge backyard, fantastic investment only $1,250,000

Finished Walkout Bsmt Ideal for Entertaining or Nanny Suite.

Premium Finishes & Exceptional Craftsmanship, Astonishingly Spacious Detached 4+1 Bdrm 2-Storey, Open Concept Layout, Premium Hardwood Flrs, Iron Railing Staircase, Gourmet Kitchen With Granite Countertops & S/S Appliances, Master Retreat With Luxurious Ensuite & W/I Closet. Interlock and much more, Close To Amenities, Steps To School, Must Be Seen, Only $999,900!

2 Homes in One! Rare 3110 Sq Ft 5+1 Unit Multiplex with 2 Storey Semi in Front and Huge 2 Storey 2nd Home in Back. 6 Entrances. Earns Amazing 95k/yr with Potential 123k/yr. 7.1% Current Cap could be 10%! Only $999,000!

2 Bdrm Detached Bungalow on a 30 x 100 Lot Steps to Riverdale, Leslieville, The Beach, and Ashbridges Bay Park. Perfect for Renovation/ Rebuild/New Build. Park at end of Street.

Explosive Growth Area. Only 999k!

Situated on 50x200 ft lot, Detached Bungalow with finished basement, double garage, long private drive.

Immaculately maintained by original owner. Currently residential, easily converted to commercial. Great location minutes to downtown & airport. Amazing value one of a kind for only.

ER ANOTH S O LD

ER ANOTH D L SO

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!

ALDERWOOD OPPORTUNITY!

Gorgeous fully renovated 2 storey home. Beautiful custom kitchen with granite counters and s/s appliances.Walk-out to huge backyard from dining room. Crown mouldings, handcrafted woodwork and pot lights throughout. Separate entrance to stunning basement with kitchen, bedroom and huge living room. Double Car Garage, New furnace, new a/c, new stucco, New Windows and Doors.

Detached brick & stone, 3 bedroom bungalow with addition. Situated on a 156ft lot, large porch, open concept living & dining room, huge kitchen with walkout to sunroom, large finished basement rec room, gas fireplace, walkout to large backyard, private drive, high demand neighbourhood. Simply Must Be Seen.

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 115% OF ASKING!!

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 104% OF ASKING!!

ER ANOTH D SOL

R

E ANOTH D SOL

DETACHED BUNGALOW 4 Bdrm Brick Bungalow with Huge Addition on a Large 40 x 119 Lot. Like 2 Houses in 1!

Can renovate, rebuild, or build new. Perfect for Contractors/Builders. Walk to Humber College and Lake. Rare Opportunity!

SOLD IN 1WK FOR 156% OF ASKING!!

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 108% OF ASKING!!

ER ANOTH D L SO

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME

LARGE TORONTO SEMI!!

Bright, Detached 2-Storey Home With 3 Bedrooms and 3 bath. Renovated Kitchen With Granite Countertops, Backsplash, and Pantry. Finished Basement, Freshly painted, New Roof, Patterned Concrete Patio. Perfect location with great neighbours and amenities.

SOLD IN 1WK FOR 121% OF ASKING!!

Spacious & Exceptionally Maintained 3 Bdrm, Danforth-Area Home!! Separate Living & Dining Rms, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Entrance To Finished Basement (In-Law Suite Potential). Vibrant Area Close To Schools, Subway, Restaurants & Cafes! Amazing Location & Opportunity.

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 153% OF ASKING!!

ER ANOTH D L SO

MONEYMAkING INVESTMENT PROPERTY!

DOWNTOWN SEMI!

4 BDRM 2 STOREY!

Rare Double Storefront with 2 Apartments above (3 bdrm and 2 Bdrm) plus Tenanted Basement Rooms. $75K in recent upgrades. Large 30x107 Lot. 6 Car Parking, Separate Meters. Approx. 7% Cap Rate! Only $899,000!

Amazing 2 Storey Brick 3 Bdrm on a Large 20Ft Wide Lot in Hillcrest Village. Rare Private Drive with Garage. Professionally Finished Walkout Basement. Newer Roof & Windows. Private Backyard with Deck. Steps to St. Clair. Super Value Only $899,000!

Beautiful 2100 Sq Ft Home in Sought After Area with Huge 1 Bdrm Basement Apt. Large Family Room with Fireplace. Gourmet Kitchen.

Private Fenced Yard. Oversized Garage with Private Double Drive. Thousands in Upgrades Only $699,000!

ER ANOTH SOLD

SPACIOUS CITY CENTRE CONDO!!

NEWLY RENOVATED SUITE!

Bright & Beautifully Maintained 2+1 Bdrm Condo In “The Heart Of Mississauga”!! Open Concept Living & Dining Rooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Large Bdrms + 2 Solariums, Master Ensuite! Convenient Location Close To Transit, Highways & Square One! Amazing Value, Only $349,900!

Bright Spacious In High Demand Forest Hill North. Open Concept, Tons Of Natural Light. New Kitchen, New Bathroom. Move In Or Rent Out To Top Level Tenant. Steps To Transit, Parks, And Schools. Don’t miss it for $299,900!

CARRINGTON TOWER! Fabulous South view, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, with open concept living & dining rooms and walkout to balcony. Low maintenance fee is all inclusive utilities & parking. Great Yonge & Steeles location. Amazing opportunity & Value.

SOLD FAST FOR 100% OF ASKING!!

DOWNTOWN SEMI! Large 3 Bdrm Semi in Prime Location, Perfect for Starter Family, Investor, Or Renovators. Currently divided into Three 1 Bdrm Apts - Can Convert easily to Single Family. Great Walking Score. Incredible Value.

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 110% OF ASKING!

ER ANOTH SOLD

LARGE 4 BEDROOM!!

Spacious & Well Maintained Semi-Detached Bungalow With Huge Potential!! Open Concept Living & Dining Rooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Large Bedrooms, Separate Entrance To Finished Basement (In-Law Suite Potential). Convenient West Toronto Location Close To Schools, Transit & Highways. Incredible Opportunity, Only $489,900!!

ER ANOTH SOLD

PRIME LOCATION!

LUxURY GUILDWOOD TERRACE

Spacious 1BR Unit in Prestigious Tridel Hullmark Condo With 5-Star Amenities. Steps to Whole Foods, Indoor Access to Subway, Theatre, Gyms, Popular Restaurants, Hwy 401 & DVP, Walkscore 93! Like NEW, Modern Kitchen with High End Appliances & Quartz Counters, 1 Parking and Locker included.

Spacious 2 bedroom + solarium. Almost 1200 Sq. ft. Modern eat-in kitchen with granite. Open concept Living & Dining Room with crown moldings. Master with ensuite, walk-in closet & balcony. Excellent amenities and great location.

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 107% OF ASKING!!

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 128% OF ASKING!!

****Certain Conditions may apply. Not intended to solicit persons under contract. ReMax West Realty Inc. does not guarantee the sale of your home. Exclusively offered by Frank Leo. Copyright© 2009 Frank Leo

insidetoronto.com

SEE MORE PHOTOS: www.GetLeo.com Call Today 416-917-LION (5466) and Start Packing!

Real Estate

www.homefinder.ca

AMAZING CUSTOM BUILT HOME !!

Approximately 3,850 sq feet !!! Comes complete with window coverings, high end appliances, central air, lovely light fixtures and more !!

A stunning home near bus, schools, shops.

Not on MLS. Outstanding opportunity.

Priced at $1,898,000 CALL

Leslie Sands

Broker

North York Mirror | Thursday, March 9, 2017 |

10

905-889-2200

100% GUARANTEED

& recycling

B.Comm.

416-222-8600 Cell: 416-624-9000 Office:

Sales Representative Office:

CLHMS & Million Dollar Guild

416-222-8600

get together.

www.GtaDreamHouses.ca 103 KA AVE S AWA D A M

$1,6

95,0

00

GREAT CURB APPEAL IN DEMAND WILLOWDALE

$795

79 A AVE MED A L A

,000

RENOVATE OR REBUILD IN PRIME LOCATION

Solid Bungalow On A Premium Lot In

Cozy Well Maintained Bungalow In Area Under Major

Prime Willowdale Location. Quiet Low

Redevelopment. Excellent Lot Frontage and Depth

Traffic, Dead End Street. Just Steps To Willowdale Ave And Direct TTC, Bus. Rare

Opportunity To Renovate Or Rebuild. Close Proximity To Forest Hill. Stunning Mature Back Garden With Fish Pond. A Sanctuary For Peace and Tranquility.

2Pc Master Ensuite. Great Curb Appeal

Mature Cherry trees and Raspberry Bushes. Excellent

Area Of New Multi-Million Dollar Homes.

Schools and LRT on Eglinton.

We Have Cash Buyers for Your Home!

FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH! insidetoronto.com

happen when

food scraps

Michael Adelson,

Sales Representative

small additional fee.

Built in 1851, Gibson House was the home of Scottish immigrant David Gibson, a land surveyor who helped map early Toronto, and his family.

Gibson House Museum is one of 10 historic museums operated by the City of Toronto.

Campers can sign up for pre-registry online at toronto.ca/torontofun or by calling 416-338-4386.

Bad things

WE SPEAK YOUR LANGUAGE... MANDARIN, CANTONESE, KOREAN, PERSIAN, FRENCH, TURKISH & MORE!

Sam Samivand

Gibson House Museum will host March break bakers Monday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 14.

The camps will run 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 5172 Yonge St., north of Sheppard Avenue at Park Home Avenue.

The campers aged seven to 11 will learn to cook their own heritage-inspired lunch in Mrs. Gibson’s historic kitchen.

The cost of the camp is $37.50 per day per child. Extended care is available for a

Homelife Bayview Realty Inc.

SAM SAMIVAND TEAM

SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON... IT’S…

Gibson House Museum hosts March break camp

When you throw food scraps in your Blue Bin, food residue and particles get soaked up by paper and can ruin large batches of otherwise good recyclables.

In fact, last year an estimated 45,000 tonnes of organic waste and garbage was mistakenly put into recycling.

Meaning a lot of ruined recyclables ended up in the City’s landfill. And that is a very bad thing indeed.

Learn what goes in your Blue Bin and what doesn’t at toronto.ca/recycleright

Why use HomeFinder.ca? t MJTUJOHT UP CSPXTF GSPN t BHFOUT UP DPOOFDU XJUI t 0GGFST UIF CFTU EFNPHSBQIJD MPDBM JOGP

t 'PMMPX B MJTUJOH BOE HFU VQEBUFT t 'MFYJCMF TFBSDI QBSBNFUFST t "EWBODFE NBQQJOH UFDIOPMPHJFT

Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs.

COLUMN

11 | North York Mirror | s | Thursday, March 9, 2017

Trump could put Lake Ontario’s health at risk The existential political crisis that the United States is undergoing under President Donald Trump cannot help but impact the life of Canadians on the other side of the border.

Travel for Canadian citizens and permanent residents of certain national origins will be impeded, thanks to the Trump travel ban. The arrival of refugees, fleeing home countries and the United States both, on foot across our undefended border, will swell. The flow of goods and services across the border . well, we’ll see about that.

Something else we’ll see about will be the quality of the water that is lapping up against Toronto’s shoreline.

Leaked documents last week indicated that the Trump White House is intending to make drastic cuts to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and its concentrated $300 million Great Lakes Restoration efforts.

By 2018, it will be down to just $10 million.

How much will this cut

DAVID NICKLE The City impact Canada? Much of the U.S. funding is, understandably, focused on the American shores of the Great Lakes - cleaning up old problems and restoring and strengthening wetlands. Our work will proceed apace.

But of course there are interconnections. Tony Maas, Manager of Strategies at the advocacy group Freshwater Future, says that cut - combined with other cuts to the EPA, impacting the extensive amount of research the agency produces - will have a rippling impact.

There are agencies that rely on EPA research, and on co-operative projects. Big, shared problems such as the

algae blooms choking out Lake Erie rely on EPA research.

And the cuts highlight problems in quantifying Canada’s own contribution.

While government does do work on the Great Lakes, it is difficult to track. The federal government did, in its last budget, allocate $3.1 million for dealing with those algae blooms.

Toronto can’t be faulted, putting tens of millions of dollars into mitigating its major impact on Lake Ontario’s health - the stormwater run-off that has historically sent raw human sewage into Lake Ontario. Good for us.

But with our neighbour’s imminent withdrawal - it might not be good enough any more.

David Nickle is a reporter and columnist covering Toronto City Hall for Metroland Media Toronto.

He can be reached at dnickle@insidetoronto.com.

Follow him on Twitter at @davidnickle, and InsideToronto on Facebook

SPECIALIZING IN COMFORT FOOTWEAR,

FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

HURRY IN! Sale on now till March 31st

MONDAY, MARCH 13TH AT 11:00 AM AND 1:00 PM

THE MYSTERION

TUESDAY, MARCH 14TH AT 2:00 PM

CRAFTS: PAPER CUP WIND CHIMES & FACE PAINTING*

INVENTORY UP TO 70% OFF

STARS OF SAFARI – SOUTH AMERICA ANIMAL PRESENTATION

PRESENTED BY:

BLOW OUT

SALE

MARCH BREAK EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15TH FROM 11:00 AM TO 2:00 PM Show ad and get 10% off any in stock product.

WILDLIFE SAFARI

THURSDAY, MARCH 16TH AT 11:00 AM

2055 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Z4, Phone: 416-757-7837 Hours: Mon.,Tues.,Thurs., Fri., 10am-6pm Wed., 10am-7pm • Sat., 10am-5pm

CIRCUS SHOW

FRIDAY, MARCH 17TH AT 11:00 AM AND 1:00 PM *While supplies last.

Youth Soccer League

STAY ACTIVE THIS SUMMER:

416-441-1624

info@northyorkcosmos.com | www.northyorkcosmos.com

insidetoronto.com

• House League • Summer Camp • Rep Program • Tournaments • Refereeing Jobs For Registration & More Information

insidetoronto.com

North York Mirror | Thursday, March 9, 2017 |

12

ADVERTISIN G

Or email: classifieds@metroland.com

PAYMENT:

Visa, MasterCard, American Express by phone or cash or cheque in person at 175 Gordon Baker Rd., Toronto

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY.

EMAIL: classifieds@metroland.com | PHONE: 905-527-5555 • 1-800-263-6480 | FAX: 905-526-6779 • 1-866-299-1499 TELEPHONE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad the first day it appears to ensure it’s accurate.

Metroland will not be responsible for any errors appearing after the first day of publication. Cancellations must be made by telephone.

Call: 905-527-5555 or 1-800-263-6480 Email: classifieds@metroland.com

R0014003916 R0013881827

DEADLINE:

Per Day

R0013973754

R0014160327

50

| North York Mirror | Thursday, March 9, 2017

CLASSIFIED Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. for the Thursday edition.

For display advertising, please allow for an additional day.

13

ADVERTISE IN THIS SPOT FOR AS LOW AS PRIME ADVERTISING $ POSITION CALL 1-800-263-6480

YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR LOCAL JOBS Articles for Sale (Misc.)

Articles for Sale (Misc.)

ANTIQUES WANTED

Cash Paid For 4JMWFS QMBUF t TUFSMJOH t DPJOT t HPME t KFXFMMFSZ t XBUDIFT FUD 5FBL t GVSOJUVSF t QBJOUJOHT t %PVMUPOT t GBODZ DVQT BOE TBVDFST t NFEBMT t NJMJUBSZ t CSPO[F t KBEF t$IJOFTF t +BQBOFTF t öOF BSU BOE RVBMJUZ TNBMMT :FBST &YQFSJFODF

1SPGFTTJPOBM BOE $PVSUFPVT

David 416-231-9948

Articles for Sale (Misc.)

QUEENSIZE BED, headboard, mattress $200, Queensize Fouton Sofa $50, Christmas Tree with pine cones 6-1/2’ $50, Electric oven $50, Gas barbeque (in box) $75.

416-755-4036

Articles Under $100 SILVER DOLLARS, I.C.C.S., 1935-67, $25 and up, no dealers, 905-387-2451

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

$150 - $6000 Cash on the Spot 4DSBQ $BST 'SFF UPX JO IST 647-403-8542

Over 30 years experience

$100-$10,000

Cash 4 Cars

Business Opportunities

Willing to educate highly motivated individual for rewarding career in Financial Services.

Call Rudy Direct: (647) 435-0308 Office: (416) 756-2500

Legals

Drive to Appointments $500 Weekly Car and Training Provided Email: DriverRCT@gmail.com

Sales Opportunities

TELESALES AGENTS Part-time days 5+ years experience Promenade Mall Thornhill Excellent bonus structure

LAWN MAINTENANCE CREW LEADER AND TEAM MEMBERS

Call 905-886-4187 or email

Work includes lawn mowing, trimming, spring/fall clean-ups Full time April 1 - November 30 Competitive compensation based on experience.

Email resume: shaunmelis@hotmail.com

info@ctsassociates.com

home improvement/service professionals Appliance Repairs/ Installation

Appliance Repairs/ Installation

Professional Repairs OF ALL BRANDS OF: Refrigeration, Stoves, Dishwashers, Washer, Dryers, Air Conditioning & Heating.

Free Estimates. Warranty.

Credit cards accepted. Seniors discount.

Business Services

Appliances repaired professionally.

35 years experience.

/P $SFEJU $IFDL /P "QQMJDBUJPO /P *ODPNF %PDVNFOUT /P Appraisal

+BH %IJMMPO

.PSUHBHF "HFOU -JD

Fridges, coolers, washers, dryers, stoves.

Central Air Conditioning and Heating.

Electrical

Legals

All claims against the Estate of Freesia M.Pinnock, late of the City of Toronto, in the Community of North York, Province RI 2QWDULR ZKR GLHG RQ 'HFHPEHU PXVW EH ÀOHG ZLWK the undersigned Executor on or before April 30, 2017, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which he then shall have notice.

Dated at Brampton, this 9th day of March, 2017

KEIJMMPO NPSUHBHF!PVUMPPL DPN Cell: 416-553-1876 Fax: 416-477-7124 XXX NPSUHBHFBMMJBODF DPN +BHUBS%IJMMPO

KIPLING / EGLINTON Private Room For Rent in Detached House.

Living With Only One Other in Desirable Neighborhood. Short Ride To Subway. $800.00 Utilities Included Sabrinaday8@gmail.com

CERTIFIED MASTER Electrician. Electrical service, Troubleshooting, Complete Basement Wiring, Panel Update, Lighting...

Call Leo 416-821-2153 Quality, Safety, ESA# 7004236 Masonry & Concrete

Masonry & Concrete

#SJDL _ #MPDLT _ 4UPOFXPSL $IJNOFZ T _ 5VDL QPJOUJOH 1PSDIFT _ 'MBHTUPOF 8JOEPX 4JMMT

Heating & Cooling

T GREA

UNIVERSAL HEATING AND COOLING

ICE...

SERV

Heating & Cooling ...LOW

PRICE

Furnace From $1450 installed!

BEST PRICES IN TOWN!!!

Tune-up & Clean Furnaces or A/C Plus 22pt. Check List Carbon Monoxide CO Levels $

69.95

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES

*10 Year Warranty

Waste Removal

follow us on Twitter

NANNY WANTED: One child, flexible hours, minimum pay, includes light housekeeping and cooking. Email: monicaana_34@ yahoo.ca

Child Care Available RATED A+ IN BBB 15 YEARS OF SERVICE ~ 24/7

416-445-1718

www.universalhc.ca

Waste Removal

416-684-4324

XXX GBEPNDPOTUSVDUJPOJOD DPN

S!

BIGGEST SALE EVER! SAVE $1,000

"MM .BTPOSZ 8PSL *OTVSFE -JDFOTFE

'PS GSFF FTUJNBUFT DBMM 3PNBO

Child Care Wanted

Check Out:

BABYSITTING or MATH TUTORING by grandmother $5.00 / hour Call Gisella

416-498-3624

Business Services TROUBLE WITH credit card or loan debt? Let us pay off your business, personal or credit card balance.

With rates from 2.1% APR. Bad credit OK. Call 1-888-268-2723 capitafunding@ financier.com Lic# 4726423

Domestic Help Available ABSOLUTELY BEST cleaning ladies available. Honest & hard working, insured/ bonded.

416-897-6782 www.maidforyou torontoltd.com

Painting & Decorating PERFECT PAINTING & Repair Highend Craftmanship Professional Painters Residential custom painting, kitchen cabinets painting, water damaged ceilings repair, flooring/carpentry, bathroom/kitchen renos.

References. Seniors discounts/free estimates.

647-702-9502

insidetoronto.com

Odette Buckle, Estate Trustee 17 Samfrustaglio Drive, North York, Ontario, M9N 3Y5 416-473-4285

Apartments for Rent

Electrical

Business Services

4FMG &NQMPZFE XJUI .JOJNVN EPXO /FX UP $BOBEB XJUI EPXO #BE $SFEJU PS /P $SFEJU XJUI NJOJNVN EPXO 4FDPOE .PSUHBHF VQ UP -57 _ 1SPQFSUZ JO (5" 1PXFS PG 4BMF #BOLSVQUDZ 5PP NBOZ %FCUT OFFE

416-616-0388

ALL CITI APPLIANCES

Business Services

For All your Mortgage Needs $BMM +BH %IJMMPO

(416) 281-3030

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Check Out:

Sales Opportunities

General Help

We pay top cash for your junk car and we tow it away for free

416-431-7180 416-566-7373 Legals

General Help

Mature Drivers Wanted

TOP CASH FOR SCRAP CARS 416-834-4233

Business Opportunities

Cash for Older:

Drivers

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

%FBE PS BMJWF 4BNF EBZ Fast FREE 5PXJOH 647-642-6187

Coins, jewelry, Amber, lvory, Military, Watches, Toys, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Cups & Saucers, Silver, Gold, Records, Old Postcards/Photos, Guitars, Old Pens, Lighters & Old Advertising etc.

Drivers

insidetoronto.com

North York Mirror | Thursday, March 9, 2017 |

14

15 | North York Mirror | Thursday, March 9, 2017

Place FREE ADS in your local newspaper and online at YourClassifieds.ca

For household articles priced at $100 or less

Email classifieds@metroland.com or post it on yourclassifieds.ca

Or: Or: Placeby by phone phone at Place at 1-800-263-6480 or 1-800-263-6480 or 905-527-5555 for$7.99 only + HST 905-527-5555 for only $5.00 + HST Includes guaranteed placement, free graphic Includes free enhancements for in print &aonline 30 days on yourclassifieds.ca graphic.

Or just fill out this coupon and: Mail : Classifieds, 44 Frid St. Hamilton, ON L8N 3G3 Attn: Free Ads Fax : 1-866-299-1499 or 905-526-2454

• Private Party Only • Maximum 15 words per ad; one item per ad • Community newspapers run 1 week; Daily newspapers run 3 days • Plants, pets, tickets and firewood excluded from offer • Ads publish at first available opportunity; publication dates are not guaranteed • Must be 18+ to place an ad • Metroland Media reserves the right to edit or refuse any submission

SUBMITTED TO APPEAR IN MY LOCAL NEWSPAPER: _______________________

(PLEASE PRINT.)

(NAME OF NEWSPAPER)

❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑ ❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑ ❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑ $ ❑❑❑ ❑❑❑ - ❑❑❑ - ❑❑❑❑ AD COPY

PRICE PHONE NO. NAME ________________________________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS _______________________________________________________

POSTAL CODE____________________ HOME # ______________________________ (This number must appear in ad)

Yes. Please send me promotional offers from Metroland Media and its affiliates.

PLEASE PRINT.

R0013772361

ADDRESS _____________________________________ CITY____________________

Free App

647-466-1401

CALL FOR STORE HOURS

1

The Store That Makes You Smile!

No License. No Plate. No Insurance!

Snow Blower Officially Licensed 1/4 Electric Scoots, Atv’s PULL START / 6.5HP Scale Ride-Ons Bikes And More!

Year Warranty Remote Control 12V Go-Kart Kit Hover Board reg. $595

Great Gift!

$395

$

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

BUY NOW!

5460 Hwy 7, Markham

149

Kit Only

$

Sale

395

170 Bartor Rd, North York

TRAVEL PRESENTATION Tuesday, March 21, 2017 9:30am Donalda Club 12 Bushbury Dr., North York, ON

Our 1-hour presentation will include:

North American Sightseeing & Cruise Vacations

1-866-967-9909 info@denuretours.com Registration Numbers: 50009376 & 50009377

insidetoronto.com

RSVP to reserve your FREE seat!

North York Mirror | s | Thursday, March 9, 2017 |

16

English Korean French Spanish Farsi Cantonese Mandarin facebook.com/bellaleesold twitter.com/bellaleesold Bella Lee

we speak:

4 ROYAL OAK DR

29 DONWOODS DR

162 KINGSDALE AVE

9 BOWRING WALK

$6,999,000

$4,950,000

$3,599,900

$2,800,000

234 OLIVE AVE

38 ANGLIN DR

10 FOXWARREN DR

73 WALDER AVE

$3,699,000

$3,498,000

$3,748,000

$1,588,000

97 GLEN PARK AVE

25 WHITTAKER CRES

249 CONNAUGHT AVE

26 DEERING CRES

$1,088,000

$2,188,000

$3,210,000

$1,488,000

insidetoronto.com

SOLD 95% OF ASKING

41 CITATION DR

SOLD 155% OF ASKING

9 MULLET RD

SOLD 119% OF ASKING

SOLD 101% OF ASKING

147 PEMBERTON AVE

124 GLEN ALBERT DR

SOLD 172% OF ASKING

11 DONNA CRT

SOLD 135% OF ASKING

SOLD 96% OF ASKING

SOLD 126% OF ASKING

458 GLENGARRY AVE

114 WEDGEWOOD DR

396 CORTLEIGH BLVD

SOLD 167% OF ASKING

980 LILLIAN ST