July 24 South

We speak: English, Mandarin, Korean, Arabic, Farsi

Fri Aug 24, 2012

TIM’S PHARMACY We Care about Your Health

Serving DON MILLS, YORK MILLS, BRIDLE PATH and FLEMINGDON PARK Lawn Maintenance & Snow Removal

FOR VIP LAWN SERVICES PLEASE CALL

FREE DELIVERY NATIONWIDE

15% off

(416) 642-2609

when you mention this ad*

OR VISIT

*on non prescription items only

Mon-Fri 9-7, Sat 10-3

Ph: 416-221-3220 www.timspharmacy.ca

inside Something’s growing at Black Creek Community Farm / 6

www.northyorkmirror.com

thurs july 24, 2014 ®

Surprise at practice

Fruitful discussion at library / 7

www.progressivelawnmaintenance.com

Traffic control: upgrades for North York centre RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com

photos Bellydance event for charity at Fairview / 22

An upgraded traffic control centre staffed 24/7 to serve as a hub for coordinating immediate responses to traffic pileups is just one measure the city is taking to tackle worsening congestion, proclaimed the city’s transportation services director.

In front of dozens of newlyinstalled video screens capturing camera feeds from city roadways, Stephen Buckley said the three million dollar upgrade of the existing control centre, which opened in the

bit.ly/northyork_galleries

shopping wagjag.com

1990s, was just one of many initiatives underway to deal with congestion as part of a management plan approved last year by city council containing some 50 measures.

“What you see is the sizzle, but not a lot of the steak behind what we’re doing on congestion side,” said Buckley during a press conference yesterday morning introducing the control centre, located near Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East, which was also attended

by Mayor Rob Ford as well as public works chair Denzil Minnan-Wong. >>>TRAFFIC, page 11

amazing deals on group discounts

Raonic Foundation serves up donation to Holland Bloorview

shop.ca

shop and earn, every time!

save.ca

coupons-flyers-deals-tips

keep in touch @northyorkmirror

Fannie Sunshine fsunshine@insidetoronto.com

www.facebook.com/ northyorkmirror

more online

Staff photo/Nick Perry

insidetoronto.com

HANDSHAKES: Toronto FC players Jermain Defoe, right, and Bright Dike meet with youngsters during a visit Tuesday afternoon at North York’s Sunnybrook Park with youth players from the North Toronto Soccer Club. Toronto FC players were joined by those from Tottenham Hotspur at the event. See our story on page 3.

At first, Vesna Raonic was hesitant when her son Milos, the highest ranked male tennis player in Canada, said he was going to start his own foundation two years ago.

“I thought he was too young,” she said of Milos, now aged 23.

“But he knew what he wanted.

He has dedication and focus

and when he wants something, nothing can stop him.”

Vesna, along with her husband, Dusan, accompanied Milos to Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital last Thursday where he announced a $20,000 donation to the hospital’s foundation in support of a fitness program for kids.

The donation, made through the Milos Raonic Foundation, is >>>PARTICIPATION, page 11

s

NORTH YORK MIRROR s | Thursday, July 24, 2014 |

2

SEARS TRUCKLOAD OF SAVINGS SALE Offers Of fers in effect ef fect Thursday, 24 Thursday, July July 2 4thth to to Wednesday, August 6th

NEW TRUCKLOADS OF MERCHANDISE HAVE ARRIVED

Unless otherwise stated, while quantities last.

Sale price merchandise may not be exactly as illustrated.

LARGE NEW SELECTION OF FAMILY FASHIONS AND WOMEN’S FOOTWEAR TWO GREAT PRICE POINTS

9

14

$ 99 $ EA. & ALL MAJOR APPLIANCES

OFF

ALL BED FASHIONS NEW SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM

MARKHAM OUTLET STORE

SHOPS ON STEELES & 404

SAVE

20% OFF

OUR ALREADY REDUCED OUTLET PRICES

THE WHITE LABEL NOW PRICE

Apply for a Sears Financial™ Credit Card and receive a $30 Welcome Bonus in Sears Club™ Points (upon approval)*

EA.

PRICES AS MARKED

SAVE

10-40%

99

STORE HOURS

Monday to Friday 10 am - 9 pm Saturday 9 am - 6 pm Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

†SEARS FINANCIAL™ MASTERCARD®, SEARS FINANCIAL™ VOYAGE™ VOYAGE™ MASTERCARD® OR SEARS CARD OFFERS ARE ON APPROVED CREDIT. CREDIT. SEARS® AND VOY VOYAGETM AGETM ARE A REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF SEARS, LICENSED FOR USE IN CANADA. ®/ TM - MASTERCARD AND THE MASTERCARD BRAND MARK ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MASTERCARD INTERNA TIONAL INCORPORA TED SALE PRICED MERCHANDISE MAY MAY NOT BE EXACTL TED. PERSONAL SHOPPING ONL Y. SA VINGS OFFERS DO NOT INCLUDE PPARTS ARTS & SER VICE OR SUNDR ALUE’ PROGRAMS WITH PRICES ENDING IN .97. ALL MERCHANDISE INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED EXACTLYY AS ILLUSTRA ILLUSTRATED. ONLY. SAVINGS SERVICE SUNDRYY MERCHANDISE, ITEMS WITH #195XXX & SEARS ‘V ‘VALUE’ SOLD “AS IS” AND ALL SALES FINAL. NO EXCHANGES, RETURNS OR ADJUSTMENTS ON PREVIOUSLY PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED MERCHANDISE; SA VINGS OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED. NO DEALERS; WE RESERVE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE HOME DELIVERY. DELIVERY. AL THOUGH WE STRIVE FOR ACCURACY SAVINGS ALTHOUGH ACCURACY,, UNINTENTIONAL ERRORS MAY OCCUR. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY ERROR. ‘REG.’, ‘WAS’ AND ‘SEARS SELLING PRICE’ REFER TO THE SEARS CATALOGUE OR RETAIL STORE PRICE CURRENT AT TIME OF MERCHANDISE RECEIPT. OFFERS VALID AT SEARS MARKHAM OUTLET STORE ONLY. ©2014 SEARS CANADA INC †SEARS FINANCIAL™ MASTERCARD®, SEARS FINANCIAL™ VOYAGE™ MASTERCARD® OR SEARS CARD OFFERS ARE ON APPROVED CREDIT. SEARS® AND VOYAGETM ARE A REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF SEARS, LICENSED FOR USE IN CANADA. ®/ TM - MASTERCARD AND THE MASTERCARD BRAND MARK ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED SALE PRICED MERCHANDISE MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED

CATALOGUE SHOPPING

SALE PRICES IN EFFECT JULY 24 TO AUGUST 6, 2014. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN OUR AD OR WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. SALE DOES NOT APPLY TO PURCHASES MADE PRIOR TO JULY 24, 2014.

24 HOURS A DAY • 7 DAYS A WEEK

1-800-267-3277 • www.sears.ca/outlet

Ask about our Ship-A-Gift®

3

Youth soccer club practice gets some special guests Toronto FC, Tottenham Hotspur drop into Sunnybrook Park CLARK KIM ckim@insidetoronto.com

T

oronto FC’s Jermain Defoe stepped onto the soccer field at Sunnybrook Park to the surprise and excitement of all the kids from the North Toronto Nitros FC youth soccer club during their practice session Tuesday.

“He’s probably my favourite player,” said Daniel Casa, 10. “He’s just really clean when he has the ball.

He never panics.”

Joining Defoe was his current teammate Bright Dike as well as members of his former English Premier League club, the Tottenham Hotspur, who were scheduled to play the Toronto FC in an exhibition game Wednesday, July 23.

Special Olympics Ontario athletes also joined the

North Toronto Nitros FC in the afternoon training session led by coaches and players from both professional soccer teams.

“We really have a great relationship with Toronto FC. It’s great for the boys and girls to have role models,” said John Hyland, technical director of the North Toronto Nitros FC, who helped organize the special event. “Trying to keep it a secret was fun.”

The kids had plenty of questions for the players when they arrived.

One asked Aaron Lennon, who plays for the Tottenham Hotspur, if he’s ever received a red card.

“Not since school days,” Lennon replied, smiling.

Ledley King, a Tottenham Hotspur alumnus who has the record for scoring the quickest Premier League

goal (under 10 seconds), also dropped in for a visit and told the next generation of soccer players why he loved the sport.

“As a small boy, I loved to play football. If you love doing something, keep doing it,” he said.

Defoe added he just had a passion for scoring goals, while Lennon quipped soccer is the only thing he can do.

That gave hope for Anthony Alfino, 10, who liked Lennon because he was shorter in stature but still a very good player.

“I’m more of a defensive type player,” Anthony said.

Ralph Priso, 11, who got all the players to sign his shirt, was pleasantly surprised to see some of the players he would normally see on TV. “I didn’t think the first team players would come,” he said.

i

Toronto FC’s Jermain Defoe, centre, signs autographs at Sunnybrook Park Tuesday afternoon during a visit with youth players from the North Toronto Soccer Club. At left, Toronto FC and Tottenham Hotspur players talk soccer.

Staff photos/NICK PERRY

For more on Toronto FC, visit http://www.torontofc.ca/

Not all resolutions can be settled without assistance.

And when assistance is needed, York University’s Osgoode Mediation Clinic (OMC) is there to offer it.

The clinic, born out of an alternative dispute resolution project by four students in 2006 who wanted to create opportunity for law students to develop skills and practical experience, saw the mediation clinical program turn into the OMC in 2009.

Services, all free, are provided by law students in

the areas of youth, housing, campus and family conflict.

Students act as mediators to try to avoid cases heading to court, which can be costly, and aim for a win-win situation for all parties.

“Conflict is anything between two or more individuals that need resolution,” said Martha Simmons, director of the OMC and mediation intensive clinical program, who supervises the cases.

“It can be disputes between family members, or neighbour disputes involving noise in apartment buildings. We create a plan that works for them.”

Yonge Stre et

FANNIE SUNSHINE fsunshine@insidetoronto.com

Jane Stre et

Resolution the solution for Osgoode Mediation Clinic

Eglinton Avenue

The clinic’s catchment area (dashed line).

Ot h e r d i s p u t e s h a ve focused on tenant-landlord, student-teacher, school groups, and school bullying.

After an intake with all

sides, a mediation session typically lasting three hours is held, Simmons said, adding most disputes can be settled after one meeting, but more will be scheduled if necessary.

“It’s active listening and re-framing what people say the problem is,” she said, adding mediators do not provide legal advice.

The boundaries are roughly just north of Steeles Avenue, Yonge Street, Eglinton Avenue and just west of Jane Street, Simmons said, adding similar services are offered by other organizations outside those boundaries.

Time for Preschool?

Ages 1-5 Years

“

It’s active listening and re-framing what people say the problem is.

– Martha Simmons

“We can help one party learn skills on how to speak to the other side and try to resolve it themselves,” she said. “We will coach that one person.”

Mediators will also attend small claims court to help resolve issues such as tradespeople not getting paid by homeowners for work, Simmons said.

Training seminars are offered to community groups, middle schools and youthfocused organizations about how to resolve conflicts themselves, and conflict workshops teach practical strategies to manage verbal attacks and bullying.

For information email omc@ osgoode.yorku.ca, call 416736-5104, or visit the site’s scheduled July 29 relaunch at http://bit.ly/1o5g0O2

i

Northwood Montessori

Plus!

• Parent & Tot • Nursery • Kindergarten

Flexible Scheduling Extended Hours Join us r r fo Summe ! p Cam

The OMC also offers conflict coaching in cases where one party agrees to mediation, but the others do not, she said.

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

www.northwoodmontessori.ca

Est. 1989

| NORTH YORK MIRROR s | Thursday, July 24, 2014

���������

NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014 |

4

opinion

The North York Mirror is published every Thursday at 175 Gordon Baker Rd., Toronto, ON, M2H 0A2, by Metroland Media Toronto, a Division of Metroland Media Group Ltd.

®

Ian Proudfoot Marg Middleton Peter Haggert Paul Futhey Warren Elder Rob Falbo Gord Paolucci Mike Banville

WHO WE SERVE

Publisher General Manager Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Regional Dir. of Advertising Advertising Director Regional Dir. of Classified, Real Estate Director of Circulation

North York Mirror City of Toronto

The Mirror is a member of the Ontario Press Council. Visit ontpress.com

Proudly serving the communities of Banbury-Don Mills • Bathurst Manor • Bayview Village • Bayview Woods-Steeles • Black Creek Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills • BrookhavenAmesbury • Clanton Park • Don Valley Village Downsview-Roding-CFB • Englemount-Lawrence Flemingdon Park • Glenfield-Jane Heights Henry Farm • Hillcrest Village • Humber Summit Humbermede • Lansing-Westgate • Maple Leaf Newtonbrook East • Newtonbrook West Parkwoods-Donalda • Pelmo Park-Humberlea Pleasant View • Rustic • St. Andrew-Windfields Victoria Village • Westminster-Branson Willowdale East • Willowdale West Yorkdale-Glen Park • York University Heights

Ford, hecklers need to stick to city’s issues I

t happened on Monday and it will probably happen again. Rob Ford will attend an event and hecklers will protest against him, turning whatever the intended purpose of the event was into a sideshow of the debate over the competency and morality of Ford continuing as mayor.

It’s a bad situation, which needs to be re-examined both by the Ford campaign and those opposed to him.

On Monday, Ford attended the opening ceremonies for Woburn Park in the North Toronto area. The park means a lot to residents who live in the area, but you would never have known that by the circus surrounding Ford. our view Hecklers interrupted him, and the media fired questions at him Fact-based about his time in rehab, his use of drugs and more while Ford posed discussion for photos on playground equipment. What wasn’t discussed was necessary Woburn Park.

It was a similar scene at the recent launch of the Pan Am/Parapan Games countdown clock in Nathan Phillips Square. It’s one year until Toronto hosts the games, but much of the event seemed to be dominated by a confrontation between an angry Ford supporter and those protesting against the mayor and the media in general.

Both sides need to do better. Ford needs to respect the difference between a community event and a campaign event; and so do those who are following him around protesting.

There is nothing more for the protesters to gain if they want to complain about Ford’s personal life.

Whether they are wearing shirts or not, they need to stick to the issues of the campaign. Yelling at Ford about crack smoking gains them nothing.

Right now, the protesters are probably helping Ford more than hurting him.

What we want from this mayoral campaign is some solid, fact-based discussion on how to pay for transit improvements in Toronto, whether to abolish or stay with the Land Transfer Tax, and how to attract and keep businesses operating within the city’s borders.

Those questions need to be asked and answered in an appropriate manner, rather than a circus-like atmosphere in which the campaign is currently.

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.

column

Summer fun on the streets of Toronto

T

he local calendar was packed to the brim last weekend.

In addition to the Jays/ Texas Rangers series and the Honda Indy, there had to be at least a dozen street festivals, too.

I never realized we had that many festivals going on at one time. I was so intrigued I figured I’d check them all out.

Then the rain came pouring down on Saturday which meant, if I was actually going to do it, instead of the luxury of spreading them out evenly over the weekend I’d have to jam them all in to one day.

It was a tall order, to be sure. But, hey, I like challenges. So I got up bright and early Sunday morning hopped in the car intent on giving it my best shot.

I decided to start with a classic, the Extremely Popular Annual DowntownFest. You couldn’t ask for a better one to kick things off and I was really pumped.

jamie wayne BUT SERIOUSLY Alas, I never made it. No matter which direction I turned I kept running into DisruptionFest.

It’s been growing year after year, but I’ve never been a big fan. It’s always the same old, same old and this year was true to form. At virtually every intersection I was re-routed by its partner street fairs: ConstructionFest, Road ClosureFest, DetourFest, You Name ItFest. And Not Necessarily In That OrderFest.

I’m not crazy about of any of them, either. They really get my goat, who incidentally is also not too fond of them, as it turns out.

What troubles us is that they’re tied to three other fests that we don’t particularly care for either: the Seemingly Endless Gardiner Expressway MaintenanceFest, the

Ubiquitous Way Overdue Pothole FixFest and one making its inauspicious debut this summer, the Doing A Lot Of Miscellaneous Repairs Now In Hopes Of Somehow Averting The Anticipated Commuting Nightmares During The Pan Am Games Next SummerFest. Also known as Lots Of LuckFest.

The offshoot? Local traffic gets to the virtual StandstillFest.

Ah yes, the legendary Standstillfest. Where you’re serenaded in the background by the not so dulcet tones of Driver Expletive DeletedFest and Horn HonkingFest, which, neither me nor my goat are also not too wild about, if you’re keeping score at tome.

Nope, it wasn’t quite the best way to start my festival search. So I decided to turn the car around, drop it off at home and once re-energized, head to the subway for a fresh start. It was just what the doctor ordered.

Once through the turnstiles,

the smile quickly returned to my face.

Alas, just a few stops after I hopped on the train there was a familiar weekend message on the intercom system: Passengers were being ordered to hop off and advised to make their way to the bus platform for Shuttlefest.

It was tempting, to be sure, but I just wasn’t in the mood. So I declined the offer and decided to do the rest of my street festival seeking on foot.

As soon as I got outside the station I took a deep breath. Then another.

And another. After which I immediately started coughing.

Just my luck. I was smack dab in the middle of SmogFest.

Oh well, there’s always next weekend.

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

i

newsroom ph: 416-493-4400 fax: 416-774-2070 | circulation ph: 416-493-4400 fax: 416-675-3470 | distribution ph: 416-493-4400 fax: 416-675-3066 | display advertising ph: 416-493-4400 fax: 416-774-2067 | classifieds ph: 416-798-7284 | administration ph: 416-493-4400

5 o

NEW ONLINE FEATURE

Site offers customized transit reports struction, future and proposed transit plans, is not an easy task.

That’s why we and our sister papers at Metroland Media Toronto have launched a new transit portal online, where you can find transit information in a simplified fashion.

See the new website at

insidetoronto.com/transit There you’ll find ■ transit reports by commuter type ■ transit reports by geography ■ project overviews ■ plus all the latest transit news Send feedback to gpeacock@insidetoronto.com

➤➤ Visit and bookmark! insidetoronto.com/transit

Car, TTC bus crash sends two to hospital apalamarchuk@insidetoronto.com

Keele Street Closure – South of Finch Avenue West – Closure Extended Keele Street southbound, for a 100 m section south of Finch Avenue West, is currently closed and scheduled to reopen on August 22, 2014. The extended closure in this area is required to continue to complete the necessary project work on multiple utility connections, which are more complex than originally anticipated.

Keele Street Closure – North of Finch Avenue West One block of Keele Street, between Finch Avenue West and Four Winds Drive is currently closed to all traffic and scheduled to reopen as previously announced on August 31, 2014. Project work continues to progress on schedule.

Detour Route Open throughout Closure

Note that trucks are not permitted on Keele Street, south of Murray Ross Parkway, or on Broadoaks Drive or Catford Road.

Motorists are asked to please obey all signs.

Pedestrian Access/Walkways There may be periodic closures of pedestrian pathways, and alternate routes will be provided.

Pedestrians should follow the posted signage and are reminded to take extra care when walking near or around construction areas.

Staff photo/ANDREW PALAMARCHUK

i

For more information on North York Community House, visit www.nych.ca

Detour

BR

HYDRO CORRIDOR T

REET

No Trucks Local Access Only

TANGIERS ROAD EXTENSION

KEELE ST

YORK UNIVERSITY BUSWAY

LEGEND Keele Closure

Alternate

Path

FOUR WINDS DRIVE

Closure July 7 to August 31, 2014

Detour

OUT OF SERVICE

Detour

TEMPORARY STOP

Open Driveway

FINCH AVENUE WEST

Road Closed to Traffic

Pedestrian Path Pedestrian Path Closed Bus Stop Areas of Construction Detour

Detour Route

Detour

Closure July 7, 2014 to August 22, 2014

ROAD

TD & McDonalds Access

No Access to Keele Street Follow Detour

TANGIERS

encouragement so they may continue to dream big and boldly. With one of the largest cast ensembles of any of the videos we received for the Girls Voice Video Contest, the Village Bloggards were able to stay focused through all the funny shenanigans, getting their voices on mentorship heard loud and clear.”

North York Community House assists newcomers settle in Toronto and works to build strong neighbourhoods.

Bus stops will be temporarily relocated for construction. Watch for posted notices.

KWY OSS P

ed

The Village Bloggards demonstrated how important being a good role model is in the lives of today’s youth, the foundation said.

“Mentorship is one of the most pivotal ways we can give back to our youth today and these girls don’t hesitate to share through this role-play just how important being a mentor is to them,” it said in a statement.

“From being funny, caring, helpful and kind to always being there for them strong and fearless, our girls are looking to us for guidance and

• 36 Finch West • 107 Keele North (detour) • 41 Keele (detour)

R AY RR MU

Path Clos

between York Mills and York Road for more than two hours as they investigated.

Detour

Transit delays can be expected on buses during peak times IA GATE COLUMB

the same hospital with minor injuries.

Police closed Bayview

TTC Bus Routes Affected

OUT OF SERVICE

Path

A TTC inspector examines the scene of a bus/car crash on Bayview Avenue just south of York Mills Road on Monday evening.

North York Community House video on mentorship garners national award Taking a page from the popular appeal of game shows, North York Community House’s Village Bloggards have won an award for producing an entertaining video showing the importance of mentors.

The video, called VB Games, won the mentorship category in the firstever Girls Voice contest organized by the Canadian Women’s Foundation.

The competition challenged girls across Canada to create videos in different categories including mentorship, the media, dealing with violence and feeling confident.

Since the temporary local closure of Keele Street began on July 7, 2014, significant construction work has been underway to remove traffic bridges, install utility connections and backfill over the station structures.

The detour route via Murray Ross Parkway/Tangiers Road/Toro Road will be open throughout this period for traffic to bypass the closure area. Detour signs are posted to redirect through traffic to alternate routes. Motorists can expect to experience traffic delays.

ANDREW PALAMARCHUK Two men are recovering after a car rolled over following a collision with a TTC bus in North York Monday evening.

The crash happened on Bayview Avenue south of York Mills Road at 6:58 p.m.

A man, about 30 years old, was trapped in the flipped car and had to be extricated by emergency workers. The man was taken to Sunnybrook hospital with what were originally thought to be life-threatening injuries. He is expected to survive.

The bus driver was taken to

The new Finch West subway station is progressing well with large portions of the station structure complete.

Pedestrian

Getting around - by car, bike, subway, streetcar or other methods - is a major topic of conversation in Toronto these days. Transit is a key issue and it’s an important one for residents to be plugged into.

We at The Mirror recognize that navigating all the information out there, about current projects, road con-

Local Closures of Keele Street through Summer

Access to Local Businesses Only No Access to Finch Avenue

TORO ROAD

Construction Information Line 1.800.223.6192 www.spadina.ttc.ca TYSSE@ttc.ca

All Through Traffic use Tangiers Road for Access to Finch Avenue

Detour

Detour

No Access to Keele Street Follow Detour

| NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014

���������

the north york mirror examines a local issue

our exclusive look

A growing enterprise North York’s Black Creek Community Farm is Toronto’s largest urban farm

LISA QUEEN lqueen@insidetoronto.com

Upcoming event

A

s Abdinasir Mohamed, Colleen Moloney and Suzanne Soroka harvest cucumbers on this eightacre farm, it’s easy to imagine they are pulling crops from soil in the countryside miles from the city.

But the roar of the occasional plane overhead and the sight of apartment buildings just a stone’s throw away are reminders that the city provides an integral backdrop to Black Creek Community Farm southeast of North York’s Jane Street and Steeles Avenue intersection.

“You don’t (usually) really see a farm around buildings.

It’s cool to come here. It’s really great. I’ve had strawberries, I’ve had the kale, I’ve had the wheat grass,” said Mohamed, who lives in an apartment building near the farm. “(I like) the health aspect of it. It’s good to learn how to make your own food and grow your food. It’s a life skill that one needs. It’s a great atmosphere to be in the outside and have that added benefit.”

Moloney, an Etobicoke resident who in May began a 32-week internship program at the farm, and Soroka, a resident of the Junction who started as a volunteer about the same time, agreed.

“I’ve been studying sustainable urban agriculture for the last four years at the University of Guelph so it was time to get my hands dirty and put some of that (education) to work,” Moloney said.

“But it’s really feeling we have a crisis food-wise and nutrition-wise, especially in cities, and I don’t think it’s sustainable to be bringing in food from California (for example) that I think we should be able to produce here.”

Moloney has four acres of land in the Kawartha region and hopes to one day pro-

Black Creek Community Farm will showcase all it has to offer the community at its second annual Family Farm Festival on July 26.

Visitors will be able to tour the farm, meet farmers, see the honey bees, visit the new greenhouses, learn how to grow their own multivitamins, dig into a hearty farm lunch and paint a scarecrow.

“The festival is our big open-door event.

Saturday Come one, come all. Check it out, have fun, hang out, have good food, go for a tour, run around, see the trails,” executive director Gavin Dandy said.

The festival is organized by Everdale and project partners FoodShare, Afri-Can Food Basket and Fresh City Farms with support from the Driftwood Community Centre and the Jane/Finch Community and Family Centre.

The farm’s other partners include Toronto and Region Conservation for the Living City, Toronto Public Health, Black Creek Community Health Centre, Green Change and York University.

The festival runs July 26 from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

The farm is at 4929 Jane St. south of Steeles Avenue.

july

NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014 |

6

Staff photo/Dan Pearce

Abdinasir Mohamed, Colleen Moloney and Suzanne Soroka harvest kale at the Black Creek Community Farm.

duce crops on it to sell to local residents.

Soroka has a similar dream of buying property outside the city to grow vegetables to feed family, friends and neighbours.

She’s thrilled she can farm now in Toronto.

‘It’s not a garden, it’s a farm that produces jobs...’

“I live in the Junction and we have a spot at the farmers’ market there and it’s just amazing that 12 kilometres away, they’re growing food so I wanted to be part of this,” she said.

Soroka loves the idea of eating vegetables grown in Toronto rather than imported from California, Florida and Mexico.

“It gets a bit questionable (why so much food is imported). Why don’t you use farmland here?” she said.

Only in its second year, the site is Toronto’s largest urban farm as well as the city’s first

full-scale organic vegetable farm.

Even executive director Gavin Dandy is surprised by the farm’s quick success.

“We didn’t think it would move this quickly. It’s been a wild ride and we’re enjoying every minute of it,” he said.

Black Creek Community Farm, 4929 Jane St.

Owned by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the land is leased to Everdale, a notfor-profit organization that provides hands-on farming education through a number of programs.

“We want it to become a neighbourhood resource like a park, a farm park,” Dandy said. “A place where you can come to buy food or take a workshop or just to sit around or walk the trails or hang out.”

During a tour last week, resource developer Verity Dimock showed off the farm,

starting with the farmhouse that greets visitors as they enter the site.

Built in 1853, the house was moved from the old village of Weston to this location in the early 1950s by the TRCA for the Living City, which didn’t want to lose the home to development.

The house and surrounding land was used by the superintendent of nearby Black Creek Pioneer Village until 2007 when the conservation authority turned the house into office and community space, Dimock said.

That lasted until budgeting pressures forced the conservation authority to seek new uses for the farm.

Not wanting to lose the land to developers, the conservation authority put out tenders to see if anyone was interested in using the site in a creative way that generated revenue, Dimock said.

The Black Creek Co m m u n i t y Fa r m w a s born.

As she walked around the farm, Dimock pointed to two greenhouses built this month by more than 100 volunteers under the direction of Adam

Montri from Michigan State University’s horticultural department. The greenhouses will allow hardy vegetables such as spinach to be grown during the winter.

She rhymed off many of the five dozen or so vegetables grown on the farm including onions, leeks, tomatoes, pattypan squash, radishes and peppers in addition to the crops such as collard greens that appeal to the local Caribbean community.

The public can buy produce from the farm through a subscription Harvest Share program or at local farmers’ markets.

Walking by fenced-off bee hives, Dimock spoke about the farm’s intern program, volunteer opportunities and workshops.

A school program will launch this year and a summer camp is expected to begin next year.

Plans for an outdoor classroom called the pavilion are in the works, as are plans to begin making maple syrup from the forest that extends to the Black Creek ravine.

“It’s a good use of the space. First and foremost, we’re growing (food) to

26

serve the community. We’re improving access to healthy food, which is important and we’re also a learning centre so we’re demonstrating how to do this for other people who want to try the same thing.

We’re educating, particularly young people, about the importance of healthy food and also how it’s not that difficult to do it, even in a small space,” Dimock said.

“It’s amazing to see people literally showing up every day and the most consistent comment we get is ‘We had no idea there was an eightacre farm hidden behind the fence’ and when people step on to the site, just the jaws drop as they see what’s happening here.”

The farm can be an example to other communities, Dandy said.

“It’s not a garden, it’s a farm that produces jobs, it produces income, it produces economic opportunities, it produces training opportunities. It’s not just good for this neighbourhood. It can work in lots of neighbourhoods all across the country.”

i

For more information, visit www.everdale.org

7

North YOrk happening in

it’s happening w Thursday, July 24

Family Fun Summer Series WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Earl Bales Park and Amphitheatre, 4169 Bathurst St. CONTACT: 416-3923846 COST: Free Held on two Thursday nights each month. Today: The Ben Show: an interactive comedy juggling stunt show. Rain or shine.

Edwards Summer Music Series: Gardens of Song WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. CONTACT: http:// torontobotanicalgarden.ca, communication@torontobotanicalgarden.ca COST: Free Thursdays until Aug. 28 enjoy concerts by an eclectic roster of popular artists, set in the natural beauty of the gardens. Rain or shine.

w Friday, July 25

looking ahead

w Wednesday, July 30

Documentary: The Fruit Hunters WHEN: 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. WHERE: North York Central Library Auditorium, 5120 Yonge St. CONTACT: 416-395-5649 COST: Free The Fruit Hunters examines culture, history and geography to show how intertwined we are with the fruits we eat. The documentary challenges not only the way we look at what we eat but how we view our relationship to the natural world.

Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting www. northyorkmirror.com. Read weeks of listings from your North York neighbourhoods as well as events from across Toronto.

York Central Library, Room 2, 5120 Yonge St. COST: Free A COSTI Immigrant Services representative will answer questions about employment, education, health and housing. No registration required.

Ave. CONTACT: 416-395-5950 COST: Free Use your imagination to construct LEGO structures. Registration is required. For ages 7 to 12.

w Saturday, July 26

Fairview Farmers’ Market WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Fairview Mall, 1800 Sheppard Ave. E. CONTACT: Deborah Cauz, 647-2719434, cauz@primus.ca COST: Free Weekly until Oct. 10.

Cultura Festival WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St. CONTACT: 416-395-6411, www. culturafestival.ca COST: Free Last performances.

Community BrAIDathon WHEN: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Ascend Store, 2350 Finch Ave. W. CONTACT: Stachen Frederick, 416300-9399, www.braidsforaids.com, info@braidsforaids.com COST: Free to attend

New to Canada? Speak to a COSTI Representative WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: North

LEGO Fun WHEN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Victoria Village Library, 184 Sloane

Family Farm Festival WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m. WHERE: Black Creek Community Farm, 4929

You paid how much!? #ShouldaUsedToronto

In partnership with

Jane St. CONTACT: Leticia Boahen, 416-393-6381, leticia.boahen@ everdale.org COST: Free Details and map at http://everdale. org/blackcreek AIM Children’s Charity Concert WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. WHERE: St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church, 849 Don Mills Rd. CONTACT: 647-493-0117, info@autisminmind.org COST: $20 All proceeds go towards children with autism in AIM’s programs.

w Sunday, July 27

Sunday Serenades WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St. CONTACT: 416-395-7582 COST: Free Outdoor concerts weekly until Aug. 17. Today: Toronto All Star Big Band.

w Monday, July 28

First World War Anniversary Ceremony WHEN: 9:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy. CONTACT: Erika Wilson, 416-736-1733, ext.

5427, blackcreek.ca, ewilson@trca. on.ca COST: $11

w Tuesday, July 29

How Can Kabbalah Enrich our Jewish Lives?

WHEN: Noon WHERE: Temple Sinai

Congregation of Toronto, 210 Wilson Ave. CONTACT: 416-487-3281, www.templesinai.net, programs@ templesinai.net COST: $10 Painting Party for Teens WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence Ave. E. CONTACT: Debby Ng, 416-3955710, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca, debbyng@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free For ages 12 to 19. Call to register.

Tuesday Night Live WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Earl Bales Park and Amphitheatre, 4169 Bathurst St. CONTACT: 416-3923846 COST: Free Today: North York Concert Band.

w Thursday, July 31

Movie: The Gatekeepers WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Rd. CONTACT: 416-395-5440 COST: Free

get listed!

The North York Mirror wants your community listings. Sign up online at northyorkmirror.com to submit your events (click the Sign Up link in the top right corner of the page).

We run non-profit, local events in print weekly in The Mirror.

| NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014

community calendar

NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014 |

8

This summer, spend ONE WILD NIGHT at the Toronto Zoo’s Bush Camp!

Be one of the ffew to experience the Zoo after Enjo a VIP guided tour of the savanna and hours! Enjoy rainforests Afric Tent accommodations and ests of Africa. meals provided it’ camping made easy! Book your vided - it’s overnight famil amily adventure online at torontozoo.com bushc or email bushcamp@torontozoo.ca for more details.

only

at the

(MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX

AND SAVE! NOT SURE WHAT TO DO WITH THE KIDS? AND SAVE! WE HAVE THE PERFECT SOLUTION!

Located at the Eaton Chelsea Hotel (33 Gerrard St. W at Yonge), Camp Chelsea is a fully supervised program for children ages 5-12. Featuring a full day’s line-up of activities including behind-the-scenes tours, lunch and use of our 130-ft “Corkscrew� Waterslide.

CALL 416-585-8959 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER *Seasonal availability – advance booking required

A member of Langham Hospitality Group

(MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX

AND SAVE! AND SAVE!

9

food, art displays, a Turkish bazaar and kids entertainment. All are welcome to the festival which runs throughout the day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Plunkett Campus of the Nile Academy is at 135 Plunkett Rd. on Steeles Ave. and Islington Ave. For vending or exhibiting info contact 416269-7670.

A concert aimed at hitting the right note for autism services for children will be held in North York Saturday.

The Autism In Mind Children’s Charity North York Fundraising Concert will feature music by the Hwa-Eum Trio and Naria.

The event Saturday will be held at St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church at 849 Don Mills Rd. north of Wynford Drive.

A reception begins at 6 p.m. with performances starting at 7 p.m.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit http://bit. ly/1p9cGPV

july

North York in brief

in Mind concert in North York wAutism

Cyclist injured after hit-and-run A 32-year-old male cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a car in the Jane Street and Finch Avenue area last Friday.

Police said the incident happened around 7 p.m. in the Petro-Canada gas station parking lot.

Police are looking for the driver of a small black car who fled the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-8081900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416−222−8477.

26 w

Festival at Nile Academy wEid

july

To mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the Nile Academy will host a Multicultural Eid Festival on Monday Monday, July 28 at its Plunkett Campus.

Promoted “with participation of diverse cultures,” the festival will offer

Better access to overseas markets York Centre MP Mark Adler and Erin O’Toole, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of International Trade Ed Fast,

28 w

visited North York’s Dalton Pharma Services last Thursday to announce funding aimed at helping Canadians better access international markets.

The federal government will provide up to $80,300 to BIOTE Canada to help the life sciences sector achieve success in overseas markets.

BIOTE Canada is a national industry association with almost 250 members that represents the health, industrial and agricultural biotechnology sectors.

Dalton is a leading member of the association.

Police seek man in janechalkfarm stabbing Police are asking the public for help in locating a man wanted in a stabbing investigation.

Police said a woman was stabbed in the neck after getting into an argument with a man at a Jane Street and Chalkfarm Drive Germain party July 12.

Emmanuel Germain Emmanuel, 21, of Toronto, is wanted for aggra-

w

vated assault.

He is described as black, 5’11, 165 pounds with a short unkempt afro, goatee and brown eyes.

Police consider him violent and dangerous and should not be approached. The public is asked to call 911 if they see the suspect.

northyorkmirror.com

pets The Eastern grey squirrel

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-8083100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

i

This little guy is the original urban farmer

u

bit.ly/19m5qLv

transit

Police identify sex assault suspect Police have identified a man wanted in a sexual assault investigation after a 20-year-old woman was attacked June 26 in the Jane Street and Wilson Avenue Garfield area.

Sutherland Garfield Sutherland, 24, is described as black, 5’4, 156 pounds, with braided black hair, brown eyes and a goatee.

w

How does it affect you?

Custom transit reports and news online

u

lifestyle Summer vacation

u

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416−808−3100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

i

insidetoronto.com/ transit

Parents, keep the tutors and worksheets at school bit.ly/15dhI6u

Social Media

www.facebook.com/ northyorkmirror

@northyorkmirror

Toronto North Mitsubishi

2014 Clearance Sale 2014 MIRAGE SE 5 Speed Manual

2014 OUTLANDER ES 4WD

Last

Last

8

22

0% up to 84

months Selected models Power door locks & windows, 14” alloy wheel, air conditioning, 1.2 L 3 cyl. engine, 7 air bags city 5.3L/100 km up hwy 4.4L/100 km up

$

113 /

bi-weekly finance 84 months

$

0

down payment

$

+9 upgrade to automatic

$

1,000 Loyalty Rebate up to

$

199 /

bi-weekly finance 84 months

$

$

0 + 10

down payment

upgrade to V6

♦

Automative, air conditioning, power windows, 16” alloy wheel, bluetooth, 7 air bags city 9.0L/100 km up hwy 7.0L/100 km up

Finance interest rates for 2014 Mirage SE 5 Speed Manual/2014 Outlander ES 2WD are 1.9%/0% for 84/84 months. Payments include freight, PDI, air tax, OMVIC fee, EHF and HST. Licensing and PPSA extra. All offers end July 31, 2014.

Toronto North Mitsubishi 5km from 401 exit Allen Rd. North 5km from 407 exit Dufferin St. South

4600 Dufferin St. (North of Finch)

416-650-0880

www.torontonorth-mitsubishi.ca

| NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014

community

NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014 |

10

50% OFF UP TO

NOOO

HST

ALL

MATTRESSES ELECTRONICS ARE

PRICED TO GO

TOMORROW ONLY! 15-25% DOORS OPEN @ 8AM SEE STORE FOR DETAILS

We'd love to include advertised product but we can't

NOOO HST ON APPLIANCES PLUS MANUFACTURER REBATES

NEW LOCATION COMING NOVEMBER! THIS NOVEMBER TO HONEST ED'S ON BATHURST AND BLOOR!

SCARBOROUGH NORTH YORK BARRIE KITCHENER-WATERLOO BRAMPTON MISSISSAUGA WHITBY LONDON BURLINGTON 416-750-8888 416-630-1777 705-722-7132 519-576-4141 905-451-8888 905-803-0000 905-571-2555 519-690-1112 905-315-8558 Visit us at badboy.ca

badboy

/lastmansbadboy

@lastmansbadboy

MINIMUM

OFF ALL REGULAR PRICED FURNITURE & MATTRESSES

18 MONTHS

NOOO INTEREST * NOOO PAYMENTS!** O.A.C. See below for full details

YOU CAN NOW SHOP ONLINE! VISIT US AT SHOP.CA/BADBOY

18 Months Nooo Interest, Nooo Payments Promotional Offer (the Offer)- O.A.C with a Bad Boy credit card account (Account). A one-time administration fee (Administration Fee) will be charged at the time of purchase and may be charged by the Cardholder to the Account. If charged to the Account, the Administration Fee will form part of the Purchase amount charged to the Account under this Promotional Offer. Any other fees and charges under this Offer (excluding the Annual Fee), including taxes and any applicable delivery charges, may also be charged to the Account and will form part of the Purchase amount. No payment of interest will be required during the Promotional Term of this Offer on the entire Purchase amount charged to the Account, including the Administration Fee and other fees and charges applied to the Account, if all amounts owed are paid when due at the end of the Promotional Term of this Offer. However, interest will accrue at the Preferred Rate of 29.9% per annum from the date of purchase and if the entire Purchase amount (including applicable fees and charges charged to the Account), are not paid in full when due, the full amount of accrued interest will be charged to the Account and immediately payable. Any balance of the Purchase amount that is unpaid when due at the end of the Promotional Term of this Offer will also be charged interest at the Preferred Rate until the balance of the Account is paid in full. A $21.00 Annual Fee will be charged to the Account in the month that the credit card is issued, and in the same month in each subsequent year. The Annual Fee does not form part of the Purchase amount. Full details of charges and fees available in-store and in your Cardholder Agreement.

Traffic accident response a focus of upgrades >>>from page 1 City councillor and mayoral candidate Karen Stintz was also present.

The new screens will make it possible for city staff to rapidly dispatch police, fire or other personnel to deal with a traffic incident, said Buckley.

While the majority of the feeds covered traffic at expressways like the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner, he promised more cameras at major city arterials and better coverage in the downtown core, in addition to future improved coordination of traffic signal timings,

TTC surface transit operation, curbside management and construction-related lane closures.

Mayor Ford said the new centre and future improvements prove the city is on track when it comes to dealing with congestion.

“This is real action,” said Ford during prepared remarks. “This new traffic operations centre is another example of our strategic investments in traffic fighting technology.”

Despite congestion getting worse - to the point where it now costs the average city resident over three-and-a-half

hours of lost time per month due to gridlock according to city data - Buckley said most rankings had Toronto in “middle of the range”- placing anywhere from ninth to eleventh for the worst traffic on the continent.

Even with the upgrades, however, Buckley cautioned improvements would only come on an incremental basis, meaning no quick fix for traffic congestion is coming.

“Unfortunately this isn’t going to be a situation where we flip a switch on one day and everyone notices things are better,” he said.

Participation in home communities >>>from page 1 for the Igniting Fitness Possibilities program. The 17-week sports and fitness program for youth aged 10 to 18, with and without disabilities, will assist the city’s parks and recreation division in training employees to better deal with disabled kids to allow for inclusion, said Tracey Bailey, president and CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation.

The program will allow youth to participate in sport in their own communities and not have to travel to the Bayview and Eglinton avenues hospital, which could be an hour or more each way for some clients, Bailey said, adding the goal is to raise $100,000 and see the program expand to YMCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs.

Milos, who was beaten earlier this month in the semi-finals at Wimbledon by seven-time champion Roger Federer, said he hopes the donation will remove barriers and allow youngsters to achieve their dreams.

This was Milos’ second donation to Holland Bloorview’s foundation.

In February 2013, the site was the first recipient of funding from the Milos Raonic Foundation, which donated $40,000 to establish the Milos Raonic Kids Agility Clinic at Holland Bloorview, which

11

Been Dreaming of the Perfect Doors & Windows All Summer Long?

| NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014

community

Get your head out of the clouds and come to Brock.

We’ll make those dreams a reality.

Call Brock at 1 (888) 995-8364

Visit One Of Our Showrooms Today!

or

DON’T PAY UNTIL NEXT YEAR!

Tennis pro Milos Raonic makes the announcement of a $20,000 donation to Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, through the Milos Raonic Foundation, that will benefit the hospital’s Igniting Fitness Possibilities program.

helps disabled kids engage rematch from last year, which in physical activity. she beat him for the second “I’m seeing the difference year in a row. it makes in kids’ lives,” Milos Holland Bloorview Kids said. “It’s great to see the progRehabilitation Hospital ress they are making in the Foundation raises funds in agility clinic.” the community for Holland He s a i d h i s f o u n d a Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation tion would donate another Hospital, Canada’s largest chil$30,000 to the Igniting Fitness dren’s rehabilitation teaching Possibilities program if Holland hospital.

Bloorview and the community To donate to the Igniting raised $50,000.

Fitness Possibilities program visit http://hollandbloorview.

Marissa Papaconstantinou, ca/MilosRaonicFoundation 15, a competitive soccer and track athlete, said once people are able to look Best Buy CORRECTION NOTICE past her right prosthetic NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY JULY 18 CORPORATE leg, she’s viewed as an FLYER In the July 18 flyer, page 5, the Bose QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Headphones (WebCode: 10173935) were advertised with able-bodied competi- Noise-Cancelling an incorrect price. Please be advised that these headphones are $296.99 NOT $269.99, as previously advertised. Also we would like to clarify the tor.

Asus TF701T Transformer Pad (WebCode: 10275831) advertised on page Marissa and Milos POP 3. Please be advised that this tablet DOES NOT come with a keyboard, advertised. had an obstacle course asWepreviously apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

i

GARAGE DOORS

WINDOWS

PATIO DOORS

FRONT DOORS

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

The Trusted Team of the GTA & Surrounding Areas With 24 years of experience, 50,000 successful installs, thousands of happy customers and a committed team of 50 on our side, you can rely on Brock when it comes to your next home project!

Call Brock at 1 (888) 995-8364 or Visit One Of Our Showrooms Today!

WWW.BROCKWINDOWS.COM/METRO

NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014 |

12

JUST A SHORT DRIVE TO OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD. B U Y Y O U R T I C K E T S N O W AT R I P L E Y S A Q U A R I U M O F C A N A D A . C O M

Simplify your life.

Right-sizing frees up room for living! When you live at an Amica retirement community you eliminate the worry of home maintenance and upkeep. And you enjoy fresh-prepared meals and lively social activities. Simply tour to find out more.

CALL TODAY

Let’s discuss it over lunch.

Call today to arrange your complimentary lunch and tour.

www.amica.ca 14-0838

Retirement Redefined •

Amica at Bayview 15 Barberry Place North York, ON 416.977.3177

Amica at Bayview Gardens 19 Rean Drive North York, ON 647.286.7935

Amica at Thornhill 546 Steeles Avenue West Thornhill, ON 905.886.3400

13

Job identity is in the cards at pioneer village I f you had lived in an Ontario village 150 years ago, what would you have been?

A doctor? A farmer? A seamstress?

Black Creek Pioneer Village is offering a chance to discover which occupation you may have found yourself practicing through its Village Folk program.

When visitors enter the

village, they will pick their pioneer identity by choosing one of six cards.

In addition to doctor, farmer and seamstress, the other occupations are farmer, hostess and tradesman.

On the back of the card, participants will be encouraged to try six hands-on activities related to their 1860s identity.

As they make their way around the village, they will discover how they would have lived their daily lives.

For example, as a doctor, how would you have fixed a broken arm?

As a farmer, how would you have carried water with a yoke and bucket?

As a hostess, how would you have greeted guests?

As a cook, how would

you have known the fire was hot enough to bake bread?

The program is geared toward children five to 12, but anyone can participate.

Meanwhile, the village has also brought back its popular Kids Get in Free program this summer, which allows children 14 and under to get in free Monday to Friday with the

purchase of an adult or senior admission.

The village is at 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy.

Admission is $15 for adults, $11, $14 for students with identification and seniors 60 and older, and free for children four and under.

Visit www.blackcreek.ca for more information including programming.

i

HorseCapades are back The HorseCapades return to the CNE, 210 Princes’ Blvd., Thursday, July 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This interactive program introduces people to horses.

Visitors can pet and feed the horses, learn about grooming and enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride.

i

Email horsecapades@theex. com or visit www.TheEX.com for more information.

Choose Comfort, Choose UP TO 50% OFF SELECTED STYLES until August 16th or while supplies last

ates Accomod s Orthotic

14 AUGUST 8 TO 10, 20 TORONTO: 3080 Yonge St., 416.483.3953 I SCARBOROUGH: 1894 Lawrence Ave. E., 416.757.5062 I MISSISSAUGA: Dun-Kir Plaza, 157Dundas St. E., 905.279.8944 I WINNIPEG: 12-584 Pembina Hwy., 204.774.12 I www.fostershoes.ca

25 YEARS OF HELPING OUR COMMUNITY HEAR!

WIN

Trips to Greece and St. Lucia.

ENJOY

EXPERI PLUS ACTIVATIONS FEATURING: ENCE

Food, Food and more Food.

CHALLENGE

Yourself at the Sports Zone with the Maple Leafs, the Argos, the Raptors and the Toronto FC.

PARTICIPATE

It’s not always enough to see it all, you need to HEAR IT ALL! Free !* Parking

In two new Guinness World Records: World’s Largest Tug-of-War and Most People Participating In A Long Jump, with a chance to win a trip to Olympia, Greece, compliments of Transat Holidays.

$2400 OFF

*

FREE ENTERTAINMENT

Three Amazing Stages: Showcase, Astro Original Greek Yogourt Stage and Celebrity Stage.

Proud Sponsors

UP TO

tasteofthedanforth.com PRESENTED BY GREEKTOWN ON THE DANFORTH BIA

A pair of the latest technology hearing aid instruments.

Hurry! Offer expires August 29th, 2014 *See clinic for details. Conditions may apply

TORONTO HEARING SERVICES Etobicoke

North York

Markham

West End Hearing Services

The Audiology Centre

Markham Stouffville Hearing Services

416-233-8581

416-498-4151

905-471-4327

711-1243 Islington Ave. 340-1333 Sheppard Ave. E.,

203-377 Church St.

www.torontohearingservices.com

| NORTH YORK MIRROR s | Thursday, July 24, 2014

community

NORTH YORK MIRROR s | Thursday, July 24, 2014 |

14

WHAT ARE YOU

CROWDFUNDING FOR? fuellocal.com is an online platform to raise money through crowdfunding: an opportunity for a collection of individuals to make donations in support of a cause.

Create your fundraising campaign or help fund local initiatives at fuellocal.com

Start your campaign now!

.com

15

You can stop trolling for the perfect spot to drop anchor. At Delmanor, you'll find new friends that share your interests and the perfect place to entertain the friends you've shared extraordinary experiences with for decades. It's the ideal base camp. Living at Delmanor means the only thing that changes in your retirement is not going to work. Here, individual freedom is always in season and fresh is always on the menu.

Catch the experience for yourself.

Call Delmanor for lunch and a tour.

You’ll be hooked.

% 50 OFF UP TO

Select men’s, women’s, kids, performance and golf shoes

Friday, July 25th - Sunday, August 3rd, 2014 N

Scarborough

Consumers Rd. Hallcrown Place

404

Victoria Park Ave.

Sheppard Ave E.

401

Armenian Youth Centre 50 Hallcrown Place North York, ON M2J 1P7 * Visit us in the parking lot

(416) 225-9146 5351 Yonge St., south of Finch

HOURS OF OPERATION Weekdays: 10am - 8pm Sat & Sun: 10am - 6pm

Delmanor Welcomes Your Pet

Visit delmanor.com for all our GTA locations.

Come visit our new and improved website!

Finding your next used car Finding your nextasused is as easy pie. car Finding your nextasused is as easy pie. car is as easy as pie.

!

LD SO

A beautiful new look for our website with plenty of travel inspiration

Personalize your travel search with our easy-to-use TripSearch tool

Even more handpicked top travel deals specific to your region

Our brand new TravelBlog featuring travel tips and advice

Curating the very best travel deals for Canadians for over 10 years.

!

LD

1. Go to autocatch.com

2. Choose the perfect vehicle

O 3. Buy Syour dream car.

1. Go to autocatch.com

2. Choose the perfect vehicle

O 3. BuySyour dream car.

1. Go to autocatch.com

2. Choose the perfect vehicle

3. Buy your dream car.

!

LD

The best way to find your next used car.

The best wayThe toCarfiBuyers’ nd your Networknext used car.

The best way The toCarfind your next used car.

Buyers’ Network The Car Buyers’ Network

| NORTH YORK MIRROR s | Thursday, July 24, 2014

BLOW OUT SALE

NORTH YORK MIRROR s | Thursday, July 24, 2014 |

16

New Year. New WagJag. Rediscover the Joy of Saving

Buy Online:

55% off

Buy Online:

$20.00

UP TO 55% OFF BRUNCH FOR 2 OR 4 PEOPLE FROM E11EVEN

Buy Online:

50% off

$10.00

$10 FOR $20 TOWARDS TEA AT TEALISH FINE TEAS

Buy Online:

46% off

$26.00

ADMISSION TO RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!, LOUIS TUSSAUDS WAX WORKS AND RIPLEY’S MOTION THEATRE FROM RIPLEY’S WORLD CLASS PROPERTIES

66% off

$27 FOR A 1�HOUR DETOX MASSAGE IN TORONTO �AN $80 VALUE� FROM HUE SPA DETOX CLINIC

Buy Online:

49% off

$18.00

$18 FOR A REGULAR MEN’S HAIRCUT �A $35 VALUE� FROM TAYLOR & COLT

Buy Online:

47% off

Buy Online:

$27.00

Buy Online:

37% off

$19.00

UP TO 42% OFF THE HALDIMAND COUNTY COMMUNITY EVENT WEEKEND AT TORONTO MOTORSPORTS PARK ON AUGUST 1�3, 2014

Buy Online:

50% off

$30.00

$30 FOR 10 LB OF LEAN GROUND FREE�RANGE BEEF �A $60 VALUE� FROM THE BUTCHER SHOPPE

Don’t miss these, and other great deals!

Visit WagJag.com

$35.00

$35 FOR A DELUXE PORTRAIT BUNDLE AT SEARS PORTRAIT STUDIO �A $185 VALUE�

$16.00

$16 FOR ALL�INCLUSIVE DAYTIME ADMISSION �A $30 VALUE� FROM SAFARI NIAGARA

81% off

7\ ^O`b\S`aVW^ eWbV

HILLCREST VILLAGE SOCCER CLUB U-05 MIXED TUESDAY, JULY 29 w Team 1 vs. Team 4 (Cummer Park 1, 6000 Leslie St., 7 p.m.) w Team 2 vs. Team 3 (Cummer Park 2, 6000 Leslie St., 7 p.m.)

U-06 MIXED MONDAY, JULY 28 w Team 10 vs. Team 13 (Cummer Park 1, 6000 Leslie St., 7 p.m.) w Team 11 vs. Team 12 (Cummer Park 2, 6000 Leslie St., 7 p.m.)

U-08 MIXED WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 w Team 20 vs. Team 23 (Zion Park 2, Finch Avenue and Don Mills Road, 7 p.m.) w Team 21 vs. Team 22 (Zion Park 3, Finch Avenue and Don Mills Road, 7 p.m.)

U-10 MIXED THURSDAY, JULY 24 w Team 30 vs. Team 32 (Zion Park 2, Finch Avenue and Don Mills Road, 7 p.m.) w Team 33 vs. Team 31 (Zion Park 3, Finch Avenue and Don Mills Road, 7 p.m.)

U-13 MIXED WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 w Team 40 vs. Team 43 (Highland School Park, 201 Cliffwood Rd., 7 p.m.) w Team 41 vs. Team 42 (Cliffwood Park, 280 Cliffwood Rd., 7 p.m.)

U-18 MIXED

active@insidetoronto.com

And the runner is...

TUESDAY, JULY 29 w Team 50 vs. Team 51 (Highland School Park, 201 Cliffwood Rd., 6:30 p.m.) w Team 52 vs. Team 50 (Highland School Park, 201 Cliffwood Rd., 7:10 p.m.) w Team 51 vs. Team 52 (Highland School Park, 201 Cliffwood Rd., 7:50 p.m.)

U-08 GIRLS MONDAY, JULY 28 w Team 70 vs. Team 73 (Zion Park 2, Finch Avenue and Don Mills Road, 7 p.m.) w Team 71 vs. Team 72 (Zion Park 3, Finch Avenue and Don Mills Road, 7 p.m.)

U-10 GIRLS TUESDAY, JULY 29 w Team 75 vs. Team 78 (Zion Park 2, Finch Avenue and Don Mills Road, 7 p.m.) w Team 76 vs. Team 77 (Zion Park 3, Finch Avenue and Don Mills Road, 7 p.m.)

U-13 GIRLS THURSDAY, JULY 24 w Team 80 vs. Team 82 (Highland School Park, 201 Cliffwood Rd., 7 p.m.) w Team 83 vs. Team 81 (Cliffwood Park, 280 Cliffwood Rd., 7 p.m.)

Photo/MANNY RODRIGUES

U-18 GIRLS

OUT AT THIRD: The Scarborough Stingers’ Sean Quinn tags North York’s Kevin Kao out at third during Toronto Baseball Association minor bantam action on Sunday at Neilson Park. Scarborough went on to win the game 18-2.

MONDAY, JULY 28 w Team 85 vs. Team 86 (Highland School Park, 201 Cliffwood Rd., 7 p.m.)

MONDAY, JULY 28

The simple way to shop for insurance.

MINIS

w Lizards (Lime) vs. Sparks (Orange) Hydro Field #6, 580 Finch Ave. W., 7 p.m.) w Snowballs (White) vs. Cheetahs (Gold) Hydro Field #7, 580 Finch Ave. W., 7 p.m.)

NORTH YORK HEARTS SOCCER CLUB MICROS

w Road Runners (Royal Blue) vs. Beavers (Teal) Hydro Field #4, 580 Finch Ave. W., 7 p.m.) w Muppets (Purple) vs. Turtles (Sky Blue)

MONDAY, JULY 28 w Red Dragons (Red) vs. Flinstones (Black) Hydro Field #1, 580 Finch Ave. W., 7 p.m.)

Hydro Field #4, 580 Finch Ave. W., 7 p.m.) w Power Rangers (Fuchsia) vs. Ghost Busters (White) Hydro Field #4, 580 Finch Ave. W., 7 p.m.)

Arleen got 10 car insurance quotes in just a few minutes.

Who knew it could be that easy?

COME JOIN US JULY 26TH FOR A FREE BBQ! 2014

2014

SONATA GL AUTO

Limited model shown

ACCENT 4DR L

WAS

NOW

15,180 $ ‡ 10,495 $ 4,685

$

INCLUDES

IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ

WELL EQUIPPED: 1.6L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION ENGINE • POWER DOOR LOCKS • VEHICLE STABILITY MANAGEMENT

ACCENT L 6-SPEED MANUAL. $4,685 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, FEES, DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED. PLUS HST.

2014

NOW

INCLUDES

IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ

NOW

WAS

A GREAT DEAL ON ONE OF OUR POPULAR MODELS

20,180 $ ‡ 15,995 $ 4,185 $

HWY: 7.3L/100 KM CITY: 10.2L/100 KM▼

HWY: 5.8L/100 KM CITY: 8.5L/100 KM▼

ELANTRA GL

WAS

Limited model shown

Limited model shown

HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.6L/100 KM▼

HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.5L/100 KM▼

2014

SPORT 2.4L FWD

2014 “Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in the U.S.∆”

2014 “Highest Ranked Small Car in Initial Quality in the U.S.∆” GLS model shown♦

SANTA FE

WELL EQUIPPED: AIR CONDITIONING • HEATED FRONT SEATS • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY WITH ALARM • BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM

ELANTRA GL 6-SPEED MANUAL. $4,185 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, FEES, DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED. PLUS HST.

WAS

28,730 $24,995‡ $ 3,735

NOW

25,830 $ ‡ 19,995 $ 5,835 $

$

INCLUDES

INCLUDES

IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ

WELL EQUIPPED: BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL • HEATED FRONT SEATS • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY WITH ALARM

IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ

WELL EQUIPPED: HEATED FRONT SEATS • AM/FM/SIRIUS XM™/ CD/MP3 6 SPEAKER AUDIO SYSTEM W/AUX/USB JACKS • BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM • STABILITY MANAGEMENT

SANTA FE 2.4L FWD. $3,735 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, FEES, DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED. PLUS HST. Dealers may charge additional fees for administration of up to $499. Charges may vary by Dealer.

SONATA GL AUTO. $5,835 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, FEES, DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED. PLUS HST.

®The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ‡Cash price of $10,495/$15,995/$19,995/$24,995 available on all remaining new in stock 2014 Accent L 6-speed Manual/Elantra GL 6-speed Manual/ Sonata GL Auto/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD models. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,695/$1,795, fees, 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. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. †Finance offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Elantra Coupe GL 6-speed Manual with an annual finance rate of 0% for 96 months. Bi-weekly payments are $95. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,595, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Finance offers exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499.

Fees may vary by dealer. Price adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $4,685/$4,185/$5,835/$3,735/$7,500 available on in stock 2014 Accent 4-Door L Manual/Elantra GL 6-Speed Manual/Sonata GL Auto/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Sonata Hybrid Limited. 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. ♦Prices of models shown: 2014 Accent 4 Door GLS/ 2014 Elantra Limited/2014 Sonata Limited/2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.0 Limited AWD are $20,530/$25,380/$33,230/$41,030. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,695/$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. ▼Fuel consumption for new 2014 Accent 4-Door L (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM); 2014 Elantra GL Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.6L/100KM); 2014 Sonata GL Auto (HWY 5.8L/100KM; City 8.5L/100KM); 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD (HWY 7.3L/100KM; City 10.2L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. 2014 Hyundai Accent Sedan/Elantra Sedan received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles in the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership among small/compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM (IQS). Study based on responses from more than 86,000 purchasers and lessees of a new 2014 model-year vehicles surveyed after 90 days of ownership. The study is based on a 233-question battery designed to provide manufacturers with information to facilitate the identification of problems and drive product improvement. Study based on problems that have caused a complete breakdown or malfunction or, where controls or features may work as designed, but are difficult to use or understand. The study was fielded between February 2014 and May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. †‡ ♦ 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. The SiriusXMTM name is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

KINGSCROSS HYUNDAI 416-755-3322

1957 Eglinton Ave. E., Scarborough

www.kingscrosshyundai.ca

2012

2012

17 | NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014

sports schedule

REAL ESTATE

The North York Mirror is delivered to 97,250 homes. Call 416-493-4400 to advertise in the #1 read newspaper in North York.

647-284-0228 “Circle of Legends” Remax HIGHEST AWARD!

1

#

IN SALES IN WILLOWDALE C14 & C15 (Combined) FROM 1997-2013

416-222-8600

YOUR HOME SOLD WITH NO OPEN HOUSES!* 00 9,9

$98

Yonge/Finch. Perfect location, approx. 1450 Sf Corner Suite*3 Bedrooms+ Family Room, open Balcony, 2 Baths, 9’ Ceiling, Granite Counter Top, Large Eat-In Kitchen With Window, 24-Hour Concierge, Indoor Pool, Million Dollar Rec Facilities, Walk To Subway, Shopping, Theatres,NorthYorkAquaticCentre,Library,VeryBrightCheerfulUnit.

00 5,0

Your SOLE Specialist Licensed Since 1983

BILL THOM Broker

*Visit : blog.billthom.com This is not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract with a broker.

SOLD

YONGE/SHEPPARD. Executive townhome in central NY. 3 bedrooms, open concept floor plan, hardwood floor, MB ensuite, direct access to garage parking, steps 2 subway, central entertainment district of NY.

16 RAVENSCROFT CIRC. Bayview / Sheppard

SOLD

0

$92

00 8,0

216 FLORENCE AVE.

Yonge / Sheppard W.

SOLD

$5

YORK UNIVERSITY. Well Kept Investment Property.

4+4 Bedrooms with 5 washrooms. 9ft Ceiling, hardwood floor, granite top, backsplash, gas fireplace.

Steps 2 TTC, walking distance 2 York U and Future Subway Station. One of best value in the area.

YONGE/SHEPPARD. Gorgeous spacious penthouse unit, steps 2 subway. 2+1 bedroom, easily convert to 3 bedroom. 9ft ceiling, large eat-in kitchen, hardwood floor, 2x4 pc baths. Amenities include indoor pool, million dollars rec room, 24 hr concierge, very clean. Priced 2 Sell!

20 MAXOME AVE

0

00 99,

BAYVIEW/FINCH. Beautiful custom home with stucco finished, 4+1 bedroom with prof finished bsmnt with sep entrance, income potential. Granite tops, cornice moulding, hardwood flr thru/out, excavated garage potential for 1 additional bedroom, 6pc ensuite MB, and more. Earl Haig School Zone!

MICHAEL MAO

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

SOLD

DIRECT:

416-984-3988 English

Email: mmao@michaelmao.com Web: www.michaelmao.com

®

310 EMPRESS AVE.

Yonge / Sheppard E., 5 Yrs. Custom Build Stone & Brick Home, 5 Berms + 1, 7 Washers, 50 x 120 Ft Lot, Approx.

3700 Sf, Finished Best W/Walk-Out, 10 Ft Main Floor, Beautiful Skylight, Fireplaces, Hardwood Floor ThroughOut, S/S Appliances, 2 Car Garage, Interlocking Driveway, Short Walk To Yonge Subway. Earl Haig School District.

0

00 25,

BAYVIEW/SHEPPARD. Location, Value, Renovated, this home has everything. 3+2 bedrooms with separate entrance, income potential. Recently renovated, hardwood floor and more. Hollywood PS, Bayview MS and Earl Haig School Zone.

Steps 2 Subway, Bayview Village and YMC. A Must See!

0 Bayview / Post Rd.

PH206-31 BALES AVE

0

3

$2 ,0

99 ,8 $2 ,4

1 SHADY OAKS CRES.

YONGE/FINCH. Great location, steps 2 Finch subway station.

1 bedroom with many updates. Refinished unit, large floor to ceiling windows, modern open concept granite kitchen, super clean, seldom live-in, all amenities include indoor pool, roof top deck, garden, meeting room and 24 hour gym.

31 DELABO DRIVE

$1,

98 ,00

00

0 5,0 0 $7 8

7 SCOTCH ELMWAY

Yonge / York Mills, Immaculate 3 Bedroom Townhouse At The Top Of Hoggs Hollow. Appr. 1900 Sqft, Renovated Kitchen With Breakfast Area. Fin Bsmt Walk-Out To Patio, Perfect For Professional Couple Or Young Family, With Direct Access To BuiltIn 2 Car Garage, Walk To Yonge & York Mills Subway.

$33

BAYVIEW/ SHEPPARD. One of the best value in C14, 3 bedroom townhome, over 1600 sqft of living space, steps 2 Subway, Bayview Village. Earl Haig, Hollywood and Bayview MS School Zone.

2 GRANLEA RD

Yonge / Sheppard, Brand New To Be Custom Built Home W/Stone & Brick. 4 Bedrms + 1, 6 Washrms, Sunny 50 x 130 Ft South Lot, Approx. 3700 Sf + 900 Sf Finished Bsmt, 11 Ft Main Floor, 4 Bedrms W/4 Ensuite Washrms, Hardwood Floor Through-Out, Finished Basement W/Multi Zone Heated Hardwood Floor, 2 Car Garage, Earl Haig PS.

0 90 ,00

221 HILLCREST AVE.

$68

$6

00 5,0

BENESTONE NEW HOME PRE-SALE

105-21 OLIVE AVE 00 8,0

90 09,

Custom Build New Sat. Aug. 9th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Call Michael 416-984-3988 to reserve.

Home Workshop at 99 Sheppard Ave. E. Only 3 seats available.

Yonge / Sheppard, Renovated Sun-Filled Solid Bungalow 3 Bedrm +1, 2 Bathrms, 50 x 130 Ft South Lot, Brand New Stainless Steels Appliances, New Roof, Hardwood Fl, Finished Bsmt W/Sep Entrance, Large Rec Room W/Bar, Short Walking Distance To Yonge Subway & Earl Haig SS.

105 GYPSY ROSEWAY

35 DEEPGLADE CRES

$2 ,04

$2 ,3

$1 ,39

0,0

80 ,00 0

00

HAVE BEEN A CONTRIBUTOR SINCE 1994

DON MILLS/SHEPPARD. Perfect location, 4 bedroom home in one most desire neighbourhood. Steps 2 Seneca College and Seneca Hill PS. Newer roof, newer windows, finished basement, prof landscaped.

00 8,0

LESLIE/SHEPPARD. One most sought after Henry Farm, 3 bedrooms, renovated, chef kitchen with granite and marble backsplash. Hardwood floor, skylight, led lighting, prof finished basement with separate entrance, income potential, minutes to subway and mall. Must see!

Re/Max Realtron Realty Ltd., Brokerage

$87

BAYVIEW/SHEPPARD. 46’ X 146’ lot, 4 bedrooms, strip hardwood floors, marble fireplace, skylight, finished basement, newer thermo window, hi efficiency gas furnace, main floor den and family room, potlights, huge sundeck, walk to Earl Haig school etc.

23 WILLIAM POOLE WAY $87

157 KINGSLAKE RD 00 5,0

000

8,

$59

$8

D

222 WILLOWDALE AVE

807-8 MCKEE AVE

00 88,

$1 ,4

NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014 |

18

Re/Max Realtron Realty Ltd., Brokerage

Top 1% of

RE/MAX Canada

19

Abshir Hassan: Police canvass Lawrence Heights neighbourhood in search of clues Police canvassed the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood Saturday where a popular teacher was shot dead earlier this month.

Homicide Det. Sgt. Steve Ryan, along with 13 Division officers, handed out pamphlets near 11 Flemington Rd. and sought witnesses to the July 8 shoot-

ing that took the life of Abshir Hassan, 31, and injured a 22-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman.

Police are looking for two young men who

fled the scene in what is believed to be a grey or silver four-door sedan.

Investigators are asking residents who have personal security camera footage north and east of

Flemington Road to review recordings the night of the shooting.

Police believe Hassan, who went outside to move his car around midnight to avoid getting a ticket when

he was gunned down, was the victim of a random shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416808-7408 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8744.

i

Faculty of Education

Centre for Adult Education and Community Outreach

On Now at The Brick!

For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com.

REAL ESTATE Open House Sunday 2-4 pm

Find your

PERFECT match!

Ena S. Chaitram Real Estate Broker

Direct: 416-832-6703 Office: 905-450-2201

www.enahomesales.com Realty Executives Plus Ltd., Brokerage

Why use HomeFinder.ca?

• 77,000 listings to browse from • 45,000 agents to connect with • Offers the best demographic and local info • Notifications when new homes are available that meet your criteria • Follow a listing and get updates (price changes, open house, sold) • Flexible search parameters • Advanced mapping technologies

1 Silvergrove Rd, Bayview & 401 Renovate, Customize Or Build Your Dream Home On This Beautiful Corner Lot. This 4 Bedroom 3 Bath 3 Car Garage Home Also Features A Huge Deck Off The Main Floor, Stamped Concrete Driveway And Walkway. Separate Entrance From Garage To Basement With A Walkout To The Private Yard And An In-Ground Pool And Hot Tub - Contact 416-832-6703 for more Information. $1,499,000 “I strive to deliver the Executive standard of customer care… every customer, every day”

Thinking of Buying or Selling?

An agent that advertises in your local Real Estate section is always a wise choice.

For advertising information call

a division of Metroland Media Group Ltd.

416-493-4400

®

| NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014

community

NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014 |

20

$18,600 SAVINGS ON 2013 DEMO

LUXURY SHOULD BE

EVERYTHING YOU DREAMED OF.

AND MORE THAN JUST A DREAM.

$48,903 +HST ALL-IN PRICING KINGSCROSS HYUNDAI

416-755-3322

1957 Eglinton Ave. E. Scarborough www.kingscrosshyundai.ca

CONSUMER FEATURE

arts and theatre at Earl Bales Park wMusic Free outdoor music and theatre performances are held throughout the summer at the Barry Zukerman Amphitheatre in Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst St. The weekly Tuesday Night Live series features various musical genres.

Performances run Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. until Aug. 26.

The Family Fun summer series features familyfriendly activities, stage performances and movie screenings from 7 to 8 p.m. on July 24, and from 8:30 to 10 p.m. on Aug. 7 and 28.

All performances will take place rain or shine. For details, call 416-392-3846 or visit www.toronto.ca/parks up for Encore Entertainment wComing

Inside Ed Mirvish's office prior to the Lastman's Bad Boy and Honest Ed announcement from left to right: Police Superintendent Frank Bergen, Blayne Lastman, David Mirvish, Mel Lastman, and Russell Lazar

Encore Entertainment has released its lineup for the upcoming season.

The fall production is Forty Carats, a charming romantic comedy. In the winter, Encore presents Remember Maggy?, a humorous drama that was

concerts. The performance includes soft feminine dances and dynamic masculine dances with drums, singing and chanting, as well as colourful and exotic costumes.

The JCCC is at 6 Garamond Ct. For tickets, call 416-441-2345. Details are at visit http://jccc.on.ca

julie caspersen arts in brief a hit at the 2011 Toronto Fringe Festival. The spring offering is The Love List, a witty adult comedy taking aim at aging singles and contemporary dating services.

The plays will be staged at the Toronto Centre for the Arts, Studio Theatre, 5040 Yonge St. Visit www.encoreshows.com for details and to order tickets.

variety of art on at Carrier wAdisplay

Here’s what on exhibit at the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery in North York.

Endless Blessing, by Hye Soo Kim, is showing until Aug. 5 in the Upper Gallery.

An Invitation to Tuscany can be viewed until Aug. 25 in Atrium A & B, featuring artists Carolyne Pascoe, Jenny Reid, Don Boutros, Pat McFarland and Linda Katocs.

And Stevesart & Imagery,

by Steve Wilson, is in the Lower Gallery until Aug. 25.

The gallery is in the Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. Visit www. carriergallery.com

dance performance at JCCC wceremonial

Okinwan dance and music performance group Karakoro will perform Eisa at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Sunday, Aug. 10 at 6 p.m.

“Eisa” is an Okinawan ceremonial dance that has a history dating back centuries. It was originally performed to welcome and console the souls of one’s ancestors during the summer season; now, it is performed throughout the year at festivals and

i

Arts in Brief appears every second Thursday. Email jcaspersen@insidetoronto.com

Please come and join in this special event of releasing a beautiful live butterfly in memory of your cherished loved one.

Circle Of Friends - Butterfly Kisses 7th MEMORIAL RELEASE 2014

Saturday, August 9, 2014@ 10:30am | Registration starts at 10:00 am Location: Doctors McLean District Park, 8100 Islington Ave, Woodbridge

COST OF BUTTERFLY:

$30.00 EACH

** Please bring your lawn chairs to the event (picnic tables are available at the park)

The program will include inspirational readings, live music, poems, and the announcement of each loved one’s name before the group releases the butterflies!

Visit our website: www.butterflykissesmemorial.com

Rain or Shine the event will go on.

Should it rain, please bring your umbrella!

There will be a limited amount of butterflies for purchase the day of the event, arrive before 10:00am

The proceeds from this event will go to the Hospice Vaughan.

We accept cash, cheques and money orders as payment (make payable to Circle of Friends, 656 Napa Valley Ave, Woodbridge, Ontario, L4H 2J1)

We are also offering a lovely momento for the day. Stones engraved “Miss You” & “Remember” with a little butterfly.

The stones are $10.00 each. Pick up your stone at the same time you receive your butterfly on the day of the event.

21

OF TRADE CEO STEPPING DOWN ◗BOARD

CEO Carol Wilding will be leaving her position in September.

Wilding will become the

Toronto Region Board of Trade president and

new president and CEO of CPA Ontario, a new organization representing the integration between three

accounting bodies (CA, CGA, CMA).

Wilding was appointed to the board of trade in

2007, and oversaw the revitalization of the Downtown Centre facility. Wilding will continue her leader-

ship role until the board of directors chooses a new CEO. – Natalie Chu

Visit us at an RBC Insurance Store near you:

Better advice? Better car insurance? Better visit.

Better car insurance starts with real advice from an RBC Insurance advisor. They can reveal benefits like Family Friendly Pricing™*, Vanishing Deductibles† and Replacement Car Drop Off & Claim Start.‡ Come in and talk to a Real Advisor.

In the Shops at Don Mills 416-510-3050

†‡ Underwritten by RBC General Insurance Company. ® / TM Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. *This offer is only available to residents of Canada. The savings is only applied to the cost of the insurance when combining more than one insurance product. This offer can’t be combined with any other offer and may be changed or cancelled without notice. Certain conditions apply.

TM

red hot summer...

FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE • July 24 - 27

Spend $75 or more at Woodbine Centre retailers All Day Pass for 4! to receive a FREE FA TASY FAN

R

Details at Guest Services.

Check out Fantasy Fair’s NEWEST rides: Drop & Hop Tower, Rock ‘n’ Climb Climbing Wall and XD Theatre Simulator!

NOW OPEN

find us on facebook • woodbinecentre.ca • fantasyfair.ca

CARR CA CARRIERS RR

WANTED

Mon - Fri: 10am - 9pm • Sat: 9:30am - 6pm • Sun: 12pm - 5pm

500 Rexdale Blvd @ Hwy 27 416.674.5200

How are we doing?

Your feedback matters to us!

Customer Support:

416-774-2284

REWARD! EXTRA MONEY

MEET NEIGHBOURS

TIME AND

MONEY MANAGEMENT

AMAZING TEACHES EVENTS RESPONSIBILITY PRIZES

GREAT CARRIER

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT M3B, M3C - BHAMA AHILESWARAN - 416.774.2322 M2H, M2J, M3A - JAMIE ROMERO - 416.774.2349 M2M, M2N, M4A - ELLEN HSIEK - 416.774.2350 M6A, M6B, M6L - VICTORIA AGBAYANI - 416.774.2300 M3J, M3K, M3L, M3M, M3N - IGOR POTKONJAK - 416.774.2358 M9L, M9M - ADELAIDE MENSAH - 416.774.2321 M2K, M2L, M2P, M2R, M3H - SARA GHARACHORLOO - 416.774.2323

The North York Mirror is dedicated to delivering a positive experience to our customers!

| NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014

���������

NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014 |

22

in pictures

Fusion at Fairview Above, members of the Desert Belles perform during the Belly Dance Fusion Show held Sunday at the Fairview Library Theatre. Far left: Monica Lam performs; Katherine Kolodziej, right and the rest of the group perform at the event, a fundraiser for Transforming Faces, which provides multi-disciplinary cleft care for children and adults in developing countries.

Photos/Nancy Paiva

i

For more information on the Desert Belles, visit http:// www.desertbelles.ca/

Last call for cultura From far left, Murtabak Grill’s Nipun Adeshnissim prepares traditional Indian cuisine during Cultura Festival events Friday evening at Mel Lastman Square; Montreal Folk band Canailles performs.The festival provides members of the community an opportunity to experience new cultures through food, music, the visual arts and activities.The fourth and final installment of Cultura 2014 is this Friday.

Staff photos/BRIAN B. BETTENCOURT

i

Visit www.culturafestival.ca

23

TTC Tunnel Borer wA deal deal now off between the TTC

rahul gupta

and a Chinese company to purchase four tunnel borer machines (TBM) is now off.

The deal for the TBMs, which were used to excavate subway tunnels connecting Downsview Station and six planned stops as part of the Toronto-York Spadina subway extension, was shelved after Lovesuns Tunnelling Canada withdrew its $9.2 million offer, according to media reports.

No reason was given for the dissolution of the sale, and it’s likely the TTC will look for a new buyer.

Previously the TBMs were offered to manufacturer Caterpillar to buy back, but the offer was also rejected.

Detour update at Eglinton West Starting this week pedestrians looking to get to Eglinton West Station have to detour around the Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction site at the intersection of Allen Road and Eglinton Avenue West.

Metrolinx has created

w

TO in TRANSIT new walkway areas – which will mean a longer route to get to the station – while it continues Crosstown tunnel shaft construction at the intersection.

Those walking to the station from the west will now have to detour north via Park Hill Road and then back south to Eglinton.

Pedestrians coming from the east will no longer be able to cross at the Allen northbound ramp, which is closed, but will instead have to cross from the south side of Eglinton via a detour travelling through Ben Nobleman Park.

Also closed for the foreseeable future is the pedestrian path along Wembley Road, parallel to the Allen.

Visit thecrosstown.ca Transit looking wGOGO for panel members Transit is looking for riders to join its online advisory panel to share feedback on transit service and

planned expansion.

Anyone who signs up for the panel will be asked to fill out a series of surveys and polls designed to gauge enthusiasm on planned changes to GO service.

As well, members of the panel are eligible to win a GO travel voucher worth $100 via monthly draws.

To join visit www.letgoknow.com

ar da’s Cana-selling c row. b e s t a rs i n a 1 6 ye

��

commuting wTheSeeking cyclists for survey province has launched its own survey to track the experiences of commuting Greater Toronto and Hamilton cyclists.

The Bike to Transit 2014 survey seeks to uncover specific information about people who rely on pedal power to travel to GO transit stations, from the length of their trips to the challenges they face while on their bikes.

The short questionnaire is available via www.surveymonkey.com

2 014

$

CIVICDX

39WEEKLY 0.99 0 @

% $ APR

MODEL FB2E2EEX DOWN PAYMENT

FROM 7.3 CITY / 5.5 HWY (L/100 KM) �

/OAC

LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXCLUDES LICENSE AND HST.

Rahul Gupta is The Mirror’s transit reporter. His column runs every Thursday. Reach him on Twitter: @TOinTRANSIT

i

�

OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR IS ALMOST OVER!

Why Parent Preferred?

MODEL RM3H3EES

2 014

$

CR-V

MODEL CR2E3EE

2 014

LX

67 1.99 0 % $

@

APR

WEEKLY

DOWN PAYMENT /OAC

LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS � WITH $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXCLUDES LICENSE AND HST.

FROM 9.0 CITY / 6.4 HWY (L/100 KM) �

ACCORDLX $ % $ @ . APR

62 199 0 WEEKLY

DOWN PAYMENT /OAC

LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS � WITH $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXCLUDES LICENSE AND HST.

FROM 8.8 CITY / 5.8 HWY (L/100 KM) �

LEASE PAYMENTS INCLUDE FREIGHT AND PDI.

Safe

Educational

Meeting, or exceeding, the high standards of the Day Nurseries Act.

Learn More

Exclusive “Wee Learn” Program promotes learning through play for all ages.

647-436-5521 weewatch.com

Reliable Worry free flexible hours and RECE supported

HondaOntario.com Ontario Honda Dealers Limited time weekly lease offers available through Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS), to qualified retail customers on approved credit. Weekly payments include freight and PDI (ranges from $1,495 to $1,695 depending on 2014 model), EHF tires ($28.45), EHF filters ($1), A/C levy ($100 except Civic DX models), and OMVIC fee ($5). Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. �Representative weekly lease example: 2014 Civic DX Sedan // 2014 CR-V LX 2WD // 2014 Accord LX Sedan on a 60 month term with 260 weekly payments at 0.99% // 1.99% // 1.99% lease APR. Weekly payment is $38.92 // $66.85 // $62.00 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in, and $1,075 // $1,625 // $1,350 total lease incentive included. Down payments, $0 security deposit and first weekly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $10,118.26 // $17,380.99 // $16,120.73.120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. PPSA lien registration fee of $45.93 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.65, due at time of delivery are not included. For all offers: license, insurance, other taxes (including HST) and excess wear and tear are extra. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Offers only valid for Ontario residents at Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary.

Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details. �� Based on Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) data reflecting sales between 1997 and December 2013. �Based on Fuel Consumption Guide ratings from Natural Resources Canada. Transport Canada approved test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors – use for comparison only.

| NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014

transit

NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014 |

24

175 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario M2H 0A2 www.insidetoronto.com | Circulation: 416 493 4400

call: 1

Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Telephone Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Cash & Interac Transactions: 9 am - 5 pm

Careers

Careers

Looking for a Great Part-Time Job? BECOME A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

800 743 3353

Space for Sale

Space for Sale

APPLY BY EMAIL:

FULL TIME RETAIL SALESPEOPLE You must enjoy serving and satisfying customers, exhibit work ethic, values and integrity, and also be confident in your abilities.

LONG TERM CAREER Base Salary, Commissions, Bonuses, Benefits, Manufacturer’s points program SPIFFS, and Management Training.

Space for Sale

Space for Sale

General Help

General Help

Capital One Personnel JOBS. JOBS. JOBS. Shifts Available: Morning, Afternoons & Nights.

General Labour, Raymond Reach Operator, Sanitation, & Palletizer.

Call: (416)-744-6767

69 Westmore Dr Unit # 12 Etobicoke ON M9V 3Y6

Seasonal Employment

Seasonal Employment

Royal Woodbine Golf Club Hiring Immediately Full Time Seasonal. Daily Shifts starting at 6AM

Email: info@capitalonepersonnel.ca

Manual Labour & Machinery Operations.

APPLY TODAY, START TOMORROW!

Send Resume to: turf@royalwoodbine.com

• Computer control blinds • 4 Large window offices , board room, reception area, server rm, & kitchen • 4 Parkings in front • Huge basement A

MUST

Drivers

Mortgages/Loans

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators.

In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

BUS DRIVER. Seneca College Athletics & Recreation Minibus (24 seat) Driver Required.

Part time- up to 24 hours week (shifts vary days, afternoons, evenings, weekends, some overnight trips). F-Class licence and High School diploma required. Apply at: http://www.seneca college.ca/careers/

LARGE FUND – Borrowers Wanted. Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone.

1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

CALL ANYTIME 1-800814-2578 or 905-3611153.

Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Post your job openings here.

Fax:416-674-4546

Real Estate Misc./Services

Call 1-800

Tax/Financial

Tax/Financial

SEE!

Career Development

Our client, Magna International has positions available in Concord, Woodbridge & Etobicoke Light Packagers, Assemblers, Machine Operators, Forklift Operators & CNC Operators To apply, please send us your resume: E-mail: recruiting@hcr.ca Fax: 416-622-7258 • Tel: 416-622-1427 19 Four Seasons Place, 2nd Floor, Toronto ON M9B 6E7 www.hcr.ca

Space for Sale

Complete office or share 50%

For More Info Call: 416-845-4162

APPLY BY PHONE: Toll-free Recruiting Line: 1-877-233-4045 ▪

Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid A,B,C,D,E,F, or full G licence, and be proficient in english.

Space for Sale

Only $4,000/mo + Hydro

halvi@stocktransportation.com

Call for our address and then come by to meet us!

Space for Sale

• Location, location , location • Between Eglington and Lawrence • Just one building off Yonge st, Toronto • Beautiful modern renovation, with lots of charm

APPLY ONLINE: www.stocktransportation.com

APPLY IN PERSON:

853 1765

OFFICE FOR RENT/CO_RENT

Free training provided!

▪ Toronto West (West of Yonge Street) 416.244.5341 x61974 ▪ Toronto Central (Yonge to 404/DVP) 416.757.0565 x61924 ▪ Toronto East (East of Hwy404/DVP) 416.754.4949 x61415

fax: 905

Adjustments: Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad on the first insertion. For multiple insertions of the same ad, credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in connection with production on ads is limited to the printed space involved. Cancellations must be made by 2 p.m. one business day prior to publication date. Cancellations must be made by telephone. Do not fax or e-mail cancellations.

743-3353

Tax/Financial

email resume to:

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO RISK program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call us NOW. We can Help!

1-888-356-5248

Tax/Financial

Jdemarco@2001audiovideo.com or visit thestore inpersonwithresume

PERMANENTPOSITION–nosummerstudentsplease

953 Eglinton Ave. East (at Brentcliffe) Mike - Manager 81 Gerry Fitzgerald Dr. (Steeles & Dufferin) Reno - Manager

Newcomers, no credit history required at Canada’s largest bank .

*

†

ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify.

1-800-351-1783

Administrative/Account Assistant Needed

CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) seals record.

American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace of mind?

Free consultation: 1-800-347-2540 CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let your past limit your career plans! Since 1989 Confidential, Fast Affordable - A+ BBB Rating EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM Call for FREE INFO BOOKLET 1- 8 - N OW- PA R D O N (1-866-972-7366) www.RemoveYour Record.com

Interested Applicants should forward their CV to frankmoe1@fastservice.com

Visit any RBC Royal Bank® branch or rbc.com/newintoronto

www.insidetoronto.com

* † Please visit rbc.com/newcomerterms or any RBC Royal Bank branch for details, including eligibility and credit criteria. Terms & Conditions apply. Offers may be withdrawn or amended at any time and each is subject to change without notice. Personal lending products and residential mortgages are offered by Royal Bank of Canada and are subject to its standard lending criteria.

106025 (05/2014)

$$ MONEY $$

Travel & Vacations

www.mortgageontario.com

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help!

1-888-356-5248

CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169

RN-RPN-PSW PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER PSW Program 26 weeks $3,000 tuition 416-800-8281 TorontoSchoolOfHealth.com

Articles for Sale (Misc.)

HOT TUB (SPA) Covers Best Price, Best Quality.

All shapes & Colours Available.

Call 1-866-652-6837.

www.thecoverguy.com/sale

Insurance

Legal Services

UNFILED TAX Returns?

Unreported Income?

Retirement Living Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 855-668-8089 R E T I R E M E N T (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET) A PA R T M E N T S , ALL INCLUSIVE Meals, transportation, activities daily. Short Leases.

Monthly Specials!

Mortgages/Loans Call 1-866-338-2607

We are seeking Part Time Book-keeper, Account Payable/ Receivable, Sales Rep., Market Researcher and Retail Salesperson. Experienced preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

Skills/Qualifications: · Customer services skills · Computer literate · Good communication & interpersonal skills · You should be efficient with attention to detail, self motivated & flexible.

Career Development

Business Opportunities Are YOU hungry to change your future?

Be your own boss.

Learn to operate a mini-office outlet from home.

Free training, ongoing support. escape2freedomnow.com

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

Also provide elderly/ child care.

416-897-6782.

TRUE PSYCHICS For Answers, CALL NOW 24/7 Toll FREE 1-877-3423032 Mobile: #4486 www.truepsychics.ca

Articles for Sale

Building Equipment/ Materials STEEL BUILDINGS / METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF! 30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteel buildings.ca

Home Renovations AFFORDABLE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets.

Eliminate Bugs- Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

Auctions & Sales

HANDYMAN CONTRACTOR Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling, Drywall, Painting Bathrooms, Kitchens Basements, Counters, Closets, Flooring, Windows/Doors, Fences, Decks, Additions Lester 416-223-0226 BUILDER/ GENERAL CONTRACTORS LIC# T85-4420956 RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL. Complete Restoration.

Finished Basements.

Painting. Bathrooms. Ceramic Tiles. Flat Roofs.

Leaking Basements.

Brick/ Chimney Repairs.

House Additions 905-764-6667, 416-823-5120

Garage Sales

(Bathurst/Finch follow signs) Furniture, piano and more.

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

24/7. 416-880-4151

RENOVATIONS! Specializing in bathrooms, walk-in showers, kitchen cabinets, tiles, hardwood, drywall, painting, basement finishing, home additions. Visit www.homerenomatic.com Free estimates 416-909-7601.

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

Quick & careful!

416-677-3818 Rock Bottom Rates!

ALL CITI APPLIANCES. Appliances repaired professionally. 35 years experience. Fridges, coolers, washers, dryers, stoves. Central Air Conditioning & Heating.

(416)281-3030

25

Make cash not trash! #ShouldaUsedToronto

Professional Repairs of all brands of: Refrigeration, Stoves, Dishwashers, Washers, Dryers, Air Conditioning, & Heating.

Free Estimates.

Warranty, Credit cards accepted.

Seniors discount.

416-616-0388

Engaged?

Cleaning/Janitorial PROFESSIONAL CLEANING lady will clean your home or office. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. 647-886-2878

Electrical CERTIFIED MASTER Electrician.

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

Decks & Fences

Masonry & Concrete

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

All masonry work.

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

Painting & Decorating ABSOLUTELY AMAZING painters at bargain prices! Summer special $100/ room. Quick, clean, reliable. Free estimates! Second-To-None Painting 905-265-7738/ 1-866-325-7359

Flooring & Carpeting NESO FLOORING Carpet installation starting from $1.19/ sq.ft.

Hardwood, laminate at low prices.

27 yrs experience.

Free Estimates.

Best Price!

647-400-8198

Recently married?

Let friends & family share in the details!

Call

1-800-743-3353

home renovations

APTS FOR RENT EXECUTIVE APTS- Islington/ 401.

Large clean 1 & 3 bedroom apartments in building.

Available August 1st.

Call Superintendent 647-449-9630.

Base apt 1 brm 1 bhrm Near STC, Steps to TTC. sep ent,with hydro and week end laundry.no pets. Brimley Rd / Ellesmere Rd $678 Per Month 647-210-0401 Ellesmere/Markham Renovated 2 bedroom basement, private entrance, a/c, shared laundry, parking. $800+. No smoking. September 1st.

416-579-1500 KIDRON VALLEY/ Kipling.

1 bedroom basement apt with private entrance. No smoking. No pets. Available immediately.

416-741-0474 SHEPPARD/LESLIE Renovated 2 bedroom basement, furnished, private entrance, parking. (Laundry, internet optional) Non-smoking/pets. $1100. inclusive 416-497-8059 before 8pm WARDEN/ SHEPPARD Main floor bachelor studio, cable, separate entrance, laundry.

Non-smoking. Available immediately.

416-490-6691, 647-882-4057 2 BEDROOM Basement for Rent kitchen, living room, dining area, one washroom.

Free Internet, Cable TV, Laundry. TTC Bus on Bellamy (20 meters from the house) and Lawrence (3 minutes’ walk). Cedarbrae Mall and schools are within walking distance.

Scarborough Centre, Lawrence East RT are 5 minutes’ drive. University of Toronto Campus is 10 minutes’ drive. $800 Per Month 416-464-8221

HOUSE FOR rent newly renovated, 3 bedrooms 1 bath, close to STC, steps to TTC n plaza. $1,800.00 Per Month 647-210-0401 LOOKING FOR A GREAT APARTMENT? Check Out The Apartments For Rent Section!

heating & cooling

GAS FURNACES CENTRAL AIR

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

www.airflexltd.com 416-439-7155

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES

*10 Year Warranty

SI HOME RENOVATION

Kitchen•Bathroom•Basements Framing•Drywall Painting•Electrical•Masonry AND MUCH MORE!

Burton Electric Inc.

FREE ESTIMATES

416 419-1772

SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE!

(BBQ hook-ups, Stove Hook-ups, Dryers, Fireplaces, Pools, etc.)

Larry’s Air Care

Heating & Air Conditioning

416-706-9861

7

416-288-0313

plumbing

R&Z PLUMBING, HEATING & A/C

BEST RATES AND SERVICE IN TOWN

heating & cooling

AND we do ALL Gas Piping Jobs & Duct Work

www.universalhc.ca

www.underhill-wecare.com

✔ Knob and tube replacement ✔ Service upgrades ✔ Aluminum wire reconditioning ✔ Breakers/Panels ✔ Electrical Home Inspections ✔ Pot Lights ✔ FREE ESTIMATES Master Electrician * License # 7001220 * Insured www.burtonelectric.ca mark.burton@burtonelectric.ca

6999

416-445-1718

• Beautiful Landscape Designs For Your New Patio or Front Entrance • Amazing Lawn Care Programs • Interlock, Flagstone, Rockeries, Gardens, Sodding, Overseeding

electrical

$

• WE CONVERT OIL OR ELECTRICAL FURNACE TO GAS • INSTALL TANKLESS HOT WATER & BOILER • LOWEST PRICE – WE DO ALL PROCESSES TO GET MAXIMUM REBATE

Since 1967!

Serge 416-729-5816

We Service All Makes & Models

S

landscaping, lawn care, supplies

Specializing in all kinds renovation work!

A/C SERVICE AND CLEANING

PRICE

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

69.95

metro lic. #H16265

1499

...LOW

Air Con. From $1450 installed!

BEST PRICES IN TOWN!!!

Sales, Service, Installations.

Air Conditioners $ from

UNIVERSAL

ICE...

SERV

!

HEATING AND COOLING BIGGEST SALE EVER! SAVE $1,000

T GREA

SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE!

CONTENTS/ MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat., July 26 Sun., July 27 8 am - 2 pm Cloebury Court

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

0 ALL DECKS built in 1 day. Highest quality.

Spring discount! Free CEILINGS repaired. design and estimates.

Spray textures, plaster Call Mike 416-738-7752 designs, stucco, drywall, www.griffindecks.ca paint. We fix them all! www.mrstucco.ca DECKS & FENCES. 416-242-8863 Interlock. All your landscaping needs DICK’S HOME Improve. We specialize. ments. Reliable, experi30yrs. experience. enced, top quality service. Renovate an Great designs! Licensed tradespeople! Insured! entire home or room.

Carpentry, plumbing, Chris 416-438-8438, 416-903-6315 electrical, ceramic, painting...(416)816-6219, anytime.

HUGE MARINE & RECREATIONAL A U C T I O N ! ! !

Saturday July 26th 8 A.M. Barrie, ON Boats/Trailers, RV’S, Travel-Trailers, 5thWheels, ATV’s/PWC’s, Snowmobiles. For full listing & pictures visit www.aeroauctions.ca Online Bidding available. RAZNO RENOVATION. CONSIGNMENTS WEL- Drywall.

Plastering.

COME! 1-866-375-6109 Plumbing. Ceramic Tiles.

Painting.

Flooring.

Carpentry.

Windows.

Doors.

Electrical.

Cars for Sale Bathrooms.

Showers.

Kitchens.

Basements.

Masonry (416)570-7330 rluztono@gmail.com

2001 VOLVO S40128,000km, fully loaded, safety/ emissions tested. $3999.00 OBO. Winter tires included. 416-740-3221 or 416-835-4161

EMERGENCY?

Appliance Repairs/ Installation

SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE!

Astrology/Psychics

WE BUY your unwanted vehicles for top dollar. $300$3000.

Cars, vans, trucks. 24/7 pickup. Towing services available.

Flatbed.

416-543-2335.

Plumbing

HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY

CASA LINDA. Many years of experience. Personal touch for complete house cleaning.

Call Julia 416-745-5684.

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

| NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014

Domestic Help Available

SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE!

Replacement & Repairs Faucets, Sinks, Pipes, Drains Etc. Furnace, A/C, Water Heater, Gas 28 Years Experience • 24/7

416.661.9393

Metro License #PH23521

BaySprings Plumbing Ltd. SERVICING ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS

$

25OFF

WITH THIS AD EXPIRES JULY 31, 2014

10% SENIORS DISCOUNT

416-427-0955 Metro Lic. #P20212 - Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

24/7 No Extra Charges for Evenings, Weekends or Holidays

ROOFING REPAIRS Co. LOW COST REPAIRS

EAVESTROUGH CLEANING FROM $10 ALL TyPES Of ROOf REPAIRS

• AnimAl DAmAge • AnimAl Proofing • gUTTer gUArD • TUCK PoinTing • CHimneYS • SKYligHTS • flAT roofS • VAlleY rePAirS • All VenTing WorK• eAVeSTroUgH rePAirS • SHingleS• SoffiT & fACiA • WinDoW CAUlKing • DoWnSPoUT DiSConneCTion • mAjor & minor rePAirS • liCenSeD AnD inSUreD

SAME DAY SERVICE

SERVING YOU SINCE 1990

ANIMAL REPAIRS

ANIMAL REPAIRS

EAVESTROUGH REPAIRS EAVESTROUGH REPAIRS

ANIMAL REPAIRS

SENIORS DISCOUNT

647-235-8123

EAVESTROUGH REPAIRS

BEST PRICE ROOF REPAIRS •Emergency Repairs • Ventilation •Animal Removal • Shingles • Skylights •Chimneys • Animal Damage •Eavestrough Repairs •Soffit & Facia •Gutter Guard •Valley Repairs •Tuck Pointing •Animal Proofing •Downspout Disconnection

EAVESTROUGH CLEANING FROM FREE

ESTIMATES

Over 50 years of combined experience ROOF REPAIRS

$19

SENIORS DISCOUNTS SAME DAY SE RV ICE LICENCED A ND INSURE D

NO JOB T OO SMALL

416-820-3634

Metro LIC T85-3962519 B21554 ROOF REPAIRS ROOF REPAIRS

ROOF REPAIRS

Delivery questions? Call us at:

1-800-743-3353

roofing

ROOFING DUN-RITE CANADIAN REPAIRS Save • SIDING/FASCIA • EAVESTROUGH 24 HOURS • TUCKPOINTING EMERGENCY REPAIRS • VENTING • GUTTER GUARDS • ANIMAL REMOVAL

• SHINGLES • FLAT ROOFS • SKY LIGHTS • CHIMNEY’S • VALLEY’S • ANIMAL PROOFING 15% Senior’s Discount

ALL TYPES OF ROOF REPAIRS 647-857-5656

TREE/STUMP SERVICES ROOF

MASTERS

• Shingles • Flat Roofs • Skylights • Chimneys • Eavestroughs • Repairs • Free Estimates

UP TO 15% OFF

Lic. # B21358

Fully Licensed & Insured

416-626-0777

www.canadianroofmasters.com

ROOFERS “R” US INC. ★ Shingles ★ Flat Roof ★ Eavestrough ★ Soft Facia ★ Repairs

Best Work for the Best Price!

• Shingles • Flat • Eavestrough Free Estimates EAVESTROUGHOver REPAIRS 17 years experience WSIB • Fully Insured Lic# B22561

(416) 725-5053 BELL ROOFING INC. • Roofing • Eavestrough • Aluminum Thermo Windows Reddy or Steve

T: 416-266-6961 or 647-535-4215 E: info@bellroofing.ca

www.bellroofing.ca

WSIB Insured

(416) 508-7505 Roof Repair Experts

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

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

416-248-0211

ROOF REPAIRS

RENOVATION

Since 1982 Insured • Guaranteed

ROOF REPAIRS

416 875 5538

Yes, we can beat any competitors rates, call for details.

YOUR Weekly Crossword

The STUMP MASTER

Stump Removal & Tree Fertilizing • Senior’s Discounts • Certified Arborist • Free Estimates • Fully Insured Residential ~ Commercial ~ Municipal Will beat all reasonable written quotes

Norm: 905.955.4321 ~ 1.855.28S.TUMP www.thestumpmaster.ca

GTA TREE SERVICE

Quick Service!!!

• Experts in Removal of Dangerous Trees • Trimming, Pruning • Stump Removal • Ash Borer Treatment • $2 million Liability + WSIB BEST PRICE! Call Bobby 416-828-TREE (8733) www.GTAtree.com

Danny • 416 845 3909

ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED • FREE• Stump Grinding

• Professional Tree Trimming • Dangerous Tree Removal • Cabling and Bracing • City of Toronto Arborist Reports • Lot Clearing

info@metrotree.ca | www.metrotree.ca

waterproofing BASEMENT WATERPROOFING LOWER BASEMENT & UNDER PINNING

Atena Construction 416-854-5156 www.atenaconstruction.com

To h i g h l i g h t yo u r

Home I m p rove m e n t Business call

1-800-743-3353

Sudoku (challenging)

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.

last week’s answers

$ Low Cost Repairs $ Low Cost Repairs $

Low Cost Repairs $ Low Cost Repairs $ Low Cost Repairs

Low Cost Repairs $ Low Cost Repairs $ Low Cost Repairs

diversions

roofing

ATTIC REPAIRS ATTIC REPAIRS ATTIC REPAIRS ATTIC REPAIRS

HOME IMPROVEMENT Directory

roofing $ Low Cost Repairs $ Low Cost Repairs $

NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014 |

26

w See answers to this week’s

puzzles in next Thursday’s edition

27 | NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, July 24, 2014

1-877-696-2334 OR LOCAL 905-889-7343

www.YONGESTEELESFORDLINCOLN.COM

ENVIRONMENTAL FEES EXTRA. OFFERS ONLY VALID WITH COUPONS S WH WHICH HICH EXPIRE JUNE 31 31ST, ST, T, 2014. SEE DEALER FOR DET DETAILS. AILS.

NORTH YORK MIRROR s | Thursday, July 24, 2014 |

28

Cottage Ownership in

Muskoka

ALL NEW 2014 Park Model Cottages

Starting at $59,900

Financing Available O.A.C $146 Bi-Weekly.*

Lots will not last long - it’s Muskoka!

Imagine your very own 3 season cottage along the Trent Severn in the heart of Muskoka, just 20 minutes from Gravenhurst.

Where good friends become great friends

FREE use of canoes, kayaks & paddle boats

Carefree Ownership Our All Inclusive Resort Management Includes:

FULLY Furnished. Professionally Decorated.

7 Models. 2 & 3 Bedroom. Customizable.

You own your cottage outright!

$1000 Weber BBQ with your purchase!

Only while supplies last!

Must select NORTH YORK Online.

All Utilities On Site Management Land Tax Reception Grounds Maintenance Kidz Klub Programs Garbage Disposal Family Entertainment Guest Passes Full Use of Amenities Get all this for only $2,997 semi-annually!* PLUS take full advantage of our owners’ opt-in rental program! We do all the work for you.

New all inclusive amenities

Gravenhurst Sparrow Lake Orillia

Toronto

Lake Ontario

Just 90 Minutes from the GTA

Weekend Tours Limited. Call Today.

1-877-814-4141 Download floor plans online!

LanternBayResort.com

Family Traditions Start Here

*All prices plus HST. Annual finance rate of 4.99% O.A.C with 20% deposit required. Includes delivery and installation. Finance offer excludes resort management seasonal fee.