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Memorial honours mothers of sons lost to gun violence Andrew Palamarchuk apalamarchuk@insidetoronto.com

Four mothers who lost their sons to gun violence were given a community hug by friends, family and strangers at a recent memorial.

Dozens holding candles formed a circle around the women during a moving memorial ceremony at Monsignor Fraser College on

Norfinch Drive.

“The importance is really to comfort those who are going through grief,” said grief therapist Rev. Sky Starr, who organized the fourth annual interfaith community memorial.

“The pain really never goes away. It gets easier over time, but it’s always there.”

Two of the mothers experienced relatively recent loss:

Comfort Duodu’s 15-year-old son Kwame and Stephanie Whyte’s 16-year-old son O’She were gunned down in front of Duodu’s townhouse in the Jane and Finch area Aug. 23.

Also taking part were Riverdale resident Joan Howard, whose 24-year-old son Kempton was killed on Dec. 13, 2003, and Etobicoke resident Julia Farquharson, who lost her 24-year-old son

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“So it really is important for them to know that they are not alone, that there are people in the community that can support them,” she said.

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Segun was shot in the chest during a botched robbery; he wasn’t involved in gangs or drugs.

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‘Dirty Dozen’ arrests Police have made two arrests – including one with a North York connection – in connection with the Dirty Dozen cold case bank robbery investigation.

On Dec. 10, police released security camera images of 12 men wanted in unsolved bank robberies throughout the GTA since 2006.The Canadian Bankers Association announced it would top up the Crime Stoppers payout by an extra 50 per cent for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Police believe they have arrested the Blue-eyed bandit and the Bent Brim bandit.

The Bent Brim bandit was wanted for a robbery at the CIBC at 2340 Finch Ave. W. in North York on the morning of April 13. “He approached the teller and handed over a note indicating a holdup and that he was armed with a gun,” police alleged in a news release. “He was given a quantity of money and he took back the note.”

On Monday, Pablo Reinoso, 49, of Toronto was charged with robbery.

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LISA QUEEN lqueen@insidetoronto.com Santa’s “elves” were busy wrapping presents at North York General Hospital this week in advance of Jolly Old St. Nicholas’s visit to the pediatric floor Friday.

Every year at this time, Santa hands out presents to young patients, whose faces light up when the big guy drops by their hospital bed for a visit.

More than a dozen elves gathered Monday to wrap the gifts Santa is handing out tomorrow.

Mary Trapani Hynes, a patient/family advisor, was happy she can help make the holidays cheerier for the youngsters, especially since she knows what it’s like to be hospital during the holidays.

“I spent a Christmas in hospital as an adult so I know what it can be (like),” she said, adding it’s more difficult for children.

“It’s different. You feel so lonely and alone, even though you have family with you.

It’s not the same. You’re not around the Christmas tree with the family doing what you normally do.”

As she wraps gifts, Hynes thinks of the kids who will be opening them.

“I’m thinking some kid will feel just a little bit better that somebody has thought about them,” she said.

Valeria Ndunga, a child and youth counsellor doing her internship on the pediatric floor, said the visit from Santa means a lot to the young patients.

“It lights up their day,” she said.

“Some of the kids can’t go home. They’re missi n g C h r i s t m a s, t h e y ’re

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Malachai McKenzie, 4, opens a present with chief of pediatrics Dr. Ronik Kanani during a visit to the North York General Hospital Monday.

missing a lot of the fun things they can do at home.”

Ndunga had a big smile on her face thinking of the joy the presents will bring the children.

“I think how happy they will be and who is this lucky boy or girl who will open this,” she said.

“I love doing this. It’s fun.

I’m so excited.”

Four-year-old Malachai McKenzie was in the waiting room of a pediatric clinic Monday when he was given one of Santa’s presents early.

When he realized the present, which had been marked for ages zero to five, was a little young for him, Malachai showed true holiday spirit by giving it to a toddler while an

elf went back down to the wrapping room to find a toy that would appeal to him.

Watching Malachai open his present and give it to a younger boy was chief of pediatrics, Dr. Ronik Kanani.

He knows the difference Santa’s visits makes to the young patients.

“Obviously, it’s difficult for kids when they’re sick in the hospital. Getting a present cheers them up and makes them feel they can still celebrate Christmas even though they’re in hospital. It makes a big difference for them,” he said.

As usual, Don Valley East MPP Michael Coteau and Toronto firefighters, who collect and distribute toys to children in hospitals and to

social service agencies, will join Santa as he visits children at the hospital Friday.

Getting a present while in hospital makes the children’s stay a little nicer, Coteau said.

“It is difficult for children and their families to spend the holidays in the hospital,” he said in a statement.

“The toy drive is a great way to give back to the community and deliver some cheer to the kids, so that they can have a fun holiday season. I’m proud to support this worthy cause with North York General Hospital and the Toronto Fire Services – Station 116.”

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North York community activist Francis Atta’s book ‘The Flip’ aims to help youth turn their lives around from negative to positive. It also hopes to guide parents to have better relationships with their kids.

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Make 2014 the year of transit decisions

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

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et 2014 be the year of definition for Toronto’s transit future.

Circular discussion about transit options doesn’t ease gridlock. Insecure funding doesn’t build transit. Poor transportation doesn’t help us realize economic stability, let alone economic potential.

And every day without a bona fide master plan agreed to by funders, builders and users is another day to fall behind an eager and competitive global marketplace. For the decisions made or not made today affect us for years to come – and hurt us as traffic gets increasingly problematic.

You can’t build what you can’t fund. And nobody seems willing to accept responsibility for funding regional transportation plans. our view Back in May, Metrolinx, the provincial agency planning and Toronto must building transit improvements in Greater Toronto and Hamilton meet its full the Area (GTHA), estimated a $34-billion cost for priority projects. potential Funding methods suggested included a gas tax hike; increasing the HST in the GTHA by one per cent; hiking development charges to 15 per cent; and requiring commercial parking lot operators to pay a fee of 25 cents per space.

Ann Golden, who chaired a provincial task force examining Metrolinx’s funding suggestions, has recommended to Premier Kathleen Wynne to either fund transit with a gas tax hike or a combination of a raised gas tax and HST hike.

The thought of any tax hike is tough for many drivers – and politicians – to accept. Politicians who say they won’t support this tax, however, must offer their own credible solution for funding.

We’ll repeat our great wish: Let’s see an ongoing and public meeting of representatives from all levels of government to meet and hash out a complete transit system and a complementary funding formula every level of government can live with.

For this isn’t simply a Toronto problem. Canada does not succeed with a Golden Horseshoe weakened by transit woes. Ontario does not succeed when the manufacturing and population hub is staggered by lengthy commute and transport times.

And Toronto does not reach full potential on a local or world stage if it develops a reputation as municipally dithering and indecisive in future planning.

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Texting in a Winter Wonderland

A song to inspire appreciation of our Canadian weather

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he snow is falling, what are you doing?

In Canada, it’s must-see viewing.

Why are you cooped up inside, so preoccupied, texting in a winter wonderland?

You know why we love this season.

The picturesque setting is the reason.

How can you be glued to a screen, unaware of this scene, texting in a winter wonderland?

In the meadow You can build a snowman, if you’d pretend your cell just can’t be found.

You can also ride a sled or a toboggan.

The world’s your oyster when there’s white stuff on the ground.

so preoccupied. texting in a winter wonderland?

jamie wayne BUT SERIOUSLY And later on, you’ll perspire.

It’s something exercise tends to inspire.

It’s a pretty safe bet no one works up a sweat, texting in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow you can also build a snow-woman.

There can never be enough of those around.

You can lie down an make an angel right beside her.

Texting ain’t the only game in town.

The snow is falling, what are you doing?

In Canada, it’s must-see viewing.

Why are you cooped up inside,

The snow is beckoning, don’t ignore it.

The landscape’s inviting you can explore it.

Make no mistake, it’s time for a break from texting in a winter wonderland. ... So, get off you duff, you’ve had more than enough texting in a winter wonderland. texting in a winter wonderland. texting ... in a winter ... wonderlaaaaaand.

Jamie Wayne is a lifelong columnist, who takes writing very seriously. The topics?

Not so much. His column appears every Thursday. Contact him at jamie.wayne@sympatico.ca

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Pay tribute to memories of Zivcic, Mandela with good works To the editor: As the world says farewell to Nelson Mandela, we must appreciate he overcame racism only to face ageism by those who will capitalize from his contributions with selfinterest.

Mandela’s message was simple: Listen, and then talk.

I am sad upon hearing of the news of Mandela’s passing; this void must now be filled with compassion, not rhetoric.

As Toronto says farewell to a local hero police officer John Zivcic, and Mandela, let us honour their memory with good works that are founded on mutual respect.

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Holiday Bake Sale WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1 Brookhaven Dr. CONTACT: Frieda Kanaris, 416566-5742, stsconstantineandhelenevents@gmail.com COST: Free Homebaked Christmas cookies, baklava, spanikopita and much more. Also happening Sunday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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.

Downsview Public Library, 2793 Keele St. CONTACT: Diana, 416-3955720, doprograms@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Performance by Tino@Vivo on the acoustic guitar. Call, email or drop in to register.

Soli and Rob Joy and Their Friends ‘The Bug Buddies’ WHEN: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. WHERE: Amesbury Park Library, 1565 Lawrence Ave. W. CONTACT: Elsa, 416-395-5420, elsapoon@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Soli and Rob’s interactive concert for all ages. First come, first served.

Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL Hockey WHEN: 8:15 to 10:45 p.m. WHERE: Chesswood Arena (Rink 1), 4000 Chesswood Dr. CONTACT: 416-6308114, torontojracanadiens.pointstreaksites.com, jrcanadiensmedia@ gmail.com COST: $5 to $10 Toronto Jr. Canadiens vs. the Whitby Fury.

Yuletide! A Celebration in Song WHEN: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE:

Christmas by Lamplight WHEN: 6 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Black

Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy. CONTACT: 416 7361733, http://christmasbylamplight. ca, bcpvinfo@trca.on.ca COST: see website Bathed in the glow of lamplight and dressed in its finest holiday decor, Black Creek comes alive with live music, food and activities. Program only or with dinner options available.

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Funny Magic Show: Incredibrent WHEN: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. WHERE: Amesbury Park Library, 1565 Lawrence Ave. W. CONTACT: Elsa, 416-395-5420, elsapoon@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Join us for some laughs at this fastpaced interactive magic show for all ages.Drop in, first come, first served.

Intergenerational Christmas Story Service WHEN: 5 p.m. WHERE: Willowdale Christian Reformed Church, 70 Hilda Ave. CONTACT: Joel Kok, 416-2217829, joel.kok@willowdalecrc.com COST: Free Stories, art and songs for all ages.

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movie: Pride and Prejudice WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Rd. CONTACT: 416-395-5440 COST: Free Sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich Mr. Darcy.

Family Christmas Eve Service WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Parkwoods United Church, 85 Parkwoods Village Dr. CONTACT: 416-447-5519, www.parkwoodsunitedchurch.ca, office@parkwoodsunitedchurch.ca COST: Free-will offering

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

check-up This week: Lansing-Westgate

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Lansing-Westgate: Population (2011): 14,620

File photo/ PETER C. MCCUSKER

Languages Russian is the most common non-official language in Lansing-Westgate. In the 2011 census, 5.3 per cent of residents listed Russian as their Mother Tongue, and 4.0 per cent listed Russian as their Home Language.

Top 10 Mother Tongues

Top 10 Home Languages

1. English 2. Russian 3. Persian (Farsi) 4. Korean 5. Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 6. Chinese (not otherwise specified) 7. Spanish 8. Mandarin 9. Cantonese 10. Romanian

1. English 2. Russian 3. Persian (Farsi) 4. Korean 5. Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 6. Chinese (not otherwise specified) 7. Mandarin 8. Spanish 9. Cantonese 10. Arabic

City context A comparison of a neighbourhood statistic with its Toronto equivalent

POPULATION GROWTH 2001-2011 The neighbourhood’s population growth of 24.4 per cent over the last 10 years is among the highest percentage increases in the entire city. By contrast, the City of Toronto’s population grew 5.4 per cent between 2001 and 2011.

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Between 2001 and 2011, the number of people in Lansing-Westgate who are between the ages of 15 and 24 increased by 48.7 per cent.

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“This (development along Bayview) is becoming really quite intrusive,” said John Nicholls, president of the York Mills Gardens Community Association.

“There is a tendency by builders to look at what has been approved in the past and try to exceed that. It just really starts to change the streetscape. You begin to wonder what’s next.”

The city is launching a study of Bayview from the 401 to Lawrence. It will help establish a framework that can be used to evaluate future townhouse proposals on issues such as set-

backs, landscaping, privacy and adjoining land uses.

The study comes in response to concerns from the community about the changing face of Bayview, said Don Valley West Councillor Jaye Robinson, who proposed the study.

Those concerns began in 2010 when the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) approved a 20-unit townhouse development at 2425 Bayview and eight townhouses at 2500 Bayview after both had been rejected by the city.

“These decisions by the OMB have changed the planning context for Bayview, unfortunately,” Robinson said.

The community’s concerns resurfaced in September when the city approved luxury townhouses at 6 Baytree Cr. near Bayview and York Mills Road despite an outcry from the community.

Planning staff said there was little point opposing the project

because the OMB had already opened up Bayview to townhouse developments at 2425 and 2500 Bayview.

Residents said they feel threatened by developers “circling like vultures” around their neighbourhood.

Residents are very concerned about the heights of the developments, Nicholls said.

Bayview has traditionally been home to two-storey houses but developers want three- and even four-storey townhouses with rooftop gardens that rob neighbours of their privacy, he said.

“We really believe the city has to set some guidelines for what is a reasonable and a permissible development for that stretch of Bayview Avenue,” Nicholls said.

“When you go one project at a time, you get the feeling it’s getting more extreme every time.”

Development should probably be capped at three storeys

The city is launching a study of Bayview Avenue from Lawrence Avenue East to Hwy. 401

and there should be a transition buffer to protect neighbours, he said.

The guidelines would also stop development creeping into established neighbourhoods, Robinson said.

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ing in early November and said the vast majority of residents want design guidelines for Bayview.

Those opposed want to stop development, but that is not possible, Robinson said.

“You can’t stop it but we’re going to try to manage it,” she said.

“Developers are buying up houses along Bayview slowly with hopes of developing them.

We simply have to have a plan in place.”

Having the community come up with guidelines will hopefully convince developers not to propose outrageous projects, Robinson said.

“Developers will play better in the sandbox or play ball when they know there is buy-in with the community,” she said.

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George S. Henry Academy held its inaugural Winter Festival Tuesday with all the school clubs and councils working together to present a major community event.

“It’s pretty exciting,” said Hermine Steinberg, staff advisor for the school council, noting that in the past, the various clubs and councils would hold their own events.

But this time, student leaders got together at the beginning of the school year and decided to host a festival where they can showcase the diverse talents of the student body as well as give back to the community.

There were music and dance performances as well as an art gallery featuring student work, a multicultural bistro offering food from around the world, and sports tournaments throughout the day.

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George S. Henry Academy Multicultural Council members serve food from around the world during the school’s Winter Festival on Tuesday.

sold for the community event went to Eva’s Place, a local charity that provides support for homeless youth.

“We’re hoping to make this a tradition,” said Steinberg, adding she’s impressed with how well co-ordinated all the clubs have been in putting on the successful event.

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council president, said the response from his fellow students has been great.

“And we reached out to the community,” said Pasricha, noting members from each school club had a number of tickets to sell to their parents, local residents and community sponsors to visit and support the school. “It’s a good feeling.”

Fellow student council member Subooh Javed added the fact that funds raised from the event are going to Eva’s Place was also rewarding with the issue of homeless youth being important to them.

“It’s a local charity and we know where it’s going,” Javed said. “We really wanted to unite the community.”

Both graduating high school students were excited about how the event turned out with more than 200 student volunteers involved.

“Hopefully it’ll be even more successful next year,” Pasricha said.

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Man grateful for firefighters’ help after horrific crash FANNIE SUNSHINE fsunshine@insidetoronto.com “Thank you, boys.”

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Deotto summed up the gratitude he feels towards the firefighters who spent three hours freeing him from a horrific crash at Steeles Avenue and Fenmar Drive Nov. 26.

The Weston Road and Sheppard Avenue area resident, 80, stopped

by Fire Station 411 on Toryork Drive yesterday to personally thank the emergency personnel who were on scene when a tractor trailer flipped onto his car as he was attempting to make a left turn.

Six crews from Toronto Fire, along with firefighters from York Region, attended the scene.

Remarkably, Deotto, who was airlifted to hospital, sustained only minor injuries, including a cracked sternum and a badly bruised elbow. Walking with a cane, a broad smile across his face, Deotto shook hands with his rescuers, noting words could not fully express the emotion he felt.

“I will never forget you guys,” he said. “You guys are angels.”

Deotto was heading to his brother’s house when the crash occurred. He remembers praying and calling out to his deceased nephew, believing he was near death. He then heard the cutting of

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Bruno Deotto shakes hands with firefighter Marc Saberton at Fire Station 411 Wednesday. Saberton held Deotto’s hand while emergency personnel worked to free him after he was involved in a car crash in November.

glass and steel, realizing he was still alive and emergency crews were working to free him.

“I cannot say thank you enough,” said the father of three and grandfather of four, noting Christmas will have an extra special meaning this year.

Firefighter Mike Sayers was part of the trench support truck and rescue team that responded to the call. Armed with heavy lumber and lifting equipment, he helped take the car apart in six- to eight-inch pieces.

“I’ve never seen anyone trapped

that bad,” said Sayers, a 22-year firefighter. “We were aware he was conscious and breathing. The only complaint (Deotto) had was he was cold. He wanted to walk away.”

Deotto’s cousin, Jack Cossarini, said he heard of the crash on the news but didn’t realize his relative was involved until the following day.

“My dad called and said it was his cousin, and I said, Is he alive?

He’s a tough nut,” he said. “It’s a nice ending. A lot of accidents don’t get a happy ending.”

Perhaps the most touching moment of the reunion was when Deotto met Marc Saberton, the firefighter who held his hand for two-and-a-half hours while crews worked to free him.

“All I could see was his hand,” Saberton said. “We talked about his family, his grandkids, where he was from. Anything to distract him.

I was trying to make him feel a little relaxed. We don’t get a chance to meet the people we help usually.

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York University’s Schulich School of Business is making it a habit to appear on business school ranking lists.

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A Canadian Federation of Independent Business Survey reveals a high percentage of small business owners are opposed to new taxes to fund transit.

The survey, taken of 1,300 members in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and the results of which were released earlier this month, found 84 per cent of respondents want new transit projects funded from existing revenues.

Additionally, 83 per cent of respondents said they don’t trust the provincial government to spend the money for the intended purpose.

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Toronto Public Library, which includes multiple branches in North York, got some good news as a result of a recent academic study.

The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, which conducted the study, estimates the library contributes $1 billion a year into the city’s economy.

The study, commissioned by the board of the Toronto Public Library, also stated that for every dollar invested in the library, it returns $5.63.

Paul Futhey is the managing editor of The North York Mirror. Business in Brief appears every two weeks.

Email him at pfuthey@inside toronto.com

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transfers may be expanded wTime-based The TTC may expand the use of time-based transfers.

At its December meeting set for this week, the transit commission’s board is expected to approve a motion from chair Karen Stintz for a review of the TTC’s transfer policy that allows riders to take unlimited trips within a two-hour window – but only along the 512 St. Clair West streetcar line.

Time-based transfers were introduced in 2005 as part of a TTC pilot program.

Independent research estimates the TTC would take a $15-million annual loss if the policy were expanded system-wide.

Several GTA transit agencies already offer timebased transfers. appoints new CEO wCivicAction

The group known for the Your 32 transit awareness campaign has appointed a new CEO. Sevaun Palvetzian is getting ready to join the Greater Toronto CivicAction

rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT Alliance as its CEO in the new year. She will replace Mitzie Hunter, who left to run successfully for the provincial Liberals in the riding of Scarborough-Guildwood during August’s byelection.

Palvetzian also has ties to the current provincial government, most recently serving alongside CivicAction chair John Tory on a Ministry of Tourism revitalization plan for Ontario Place.

Palvetzian is expected to start as CEO on Jan. 6.

Power of arrest for transit officers TTC transit enforcement officers will again have the power to arrest unruly riders thanks to a new agreement with Toronto police.

The Toronto Police Services Board and the transit commission reached a deal late last week to designate some 40 officers, who are part of the TTC’s transit enforcement unit, as special

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With the new status, the officers will be able to investigate incidents, conduct search and seizures and make arrests. Such powers were removed by the TPSB in 2011 following reports of special constables misusing their authority.

LRT poster contest wCrosstown

A poster design contest to promote local business while the Eglinton Crosstown LRT is built is now on.

Until Jan. 24, the Experience Eglinton contest, organized by Metrolinx and the Upper Village BIA, is seeking poster designs supporting Eglinton Avenue businesses throughout the construction period.

Entries can be dropped off at St. Paul’s Councillor Joe Mihevc’s community office, 747 St. Clair Ave. W. For more info and contest rules, visit www.thecrosstown.ca

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on behalf of Vincent Muia application will be made to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario for an act to revive 394557 Ontario Limited.

The application will be considered by the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Any person who has an interest in the application and who wishes to make submissions, for or against the application, to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills should notify, in writing, the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Building, Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, M7A1A2.

Dated: Toronto This: 9 day of: December 2013 Vincent Muia C.A.

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

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SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING AT 3711 KEELE STREET IN NORTH YORK On December 13, The Salvation Army Thrift Store opened its doors at 3711 Keele St., North York. Expanding into North York provides residents with every day discounts and specials that are hard to beat on an assortment of clothing, accessories, jewelry, kids wear, toys, home décor, music, books and more.Guests can find a bargain,donate gently-used goods or contribute to holiday campaigns like the Christmas Kettles and Food Drive program at the North York store or any Salvation Army Thrift Store.

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May we all share in the spirit of peace, hope and goodwill this holiday season.

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Eric Botosan, left, Julie Lennick and Brian Hooper appear in a scene from The Civic LightOpera Company’s production of the musical ‘Oliver!’ on stage at Fairview Library Theatre until Dec. 22.

Oliver! delivers great family entertainment until Dec. 22

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ith a score full of memorable songs and based on the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist, the Tony Award-winning Lionel Bart musical Oliver! promises terrific family entertainment. The production by The Civic Light-Opera Company now on stage at Fairview Library Theatre fully delivers on those promises.

From the moment a group of orphaned boys rush on stage singing Food, Glorious Food right through the dramatic final scenes, this Oliver! is perfect family entertainment for this pre-holiday season.

In the title role, Brian Hooper has the requisite soulful look and brings a plaintive sound to Oliver’s theme song, Where Is Love?

Koby Lee plays The Artful Dodger with just the right amount of savvy, taking young Oliver on a tour of London in the song Consider Yourself.

This leads Oliver to the hideout of Fagin, played

by David Haines. Here is a take on Fagin that never goes overboard in terms of stereotype, yet doesn’t ignore the more unsavory

mark andrew lawrence front row centre aspects of the character.

Haines sails through Fagin’s ode Reviewing the Situation, making it a miniature one-act play.

As the tragic heroine Nancy, Elizabeth Rose Morriss delivers a powerful and moving rendition of As Long as He Needs Me that wins deserved cheers from the audience.

The man who she believes needs her is Bill Sykes. Andrew Byrne has the right physical look for this role, aided by Sheila LaCasse’s properly Dickensian costumes.

Eric Botoson is properly pompous as Mr. Bumble, joined by Julie Lennick as a shrewish Widow Corney.

Bob Deutsch brings grandfatherly warmth to the role of Mr. Brownlow, who eventually adopts young Oliver.

The story of Oliver! takes many twists on its way to a final resolution, and director Joe Cascone keeps the show moving at a tight pace, gathering momentum as the familiar tale unfolds.

The intimate feel of the show is enhanced greatly by the precise lighting design by Gareth Crew.

The balance between the singers and the orchestra is at times problematic, since the performers do not use amplification.

Amplification should not be necessary in a theatre of this size, but depending on where you are seated, it can occasionally make deciphering the lyrics a bit of a challenge.

You do want to hear Lionel Bart’s songs from Oliver! since many have become standards, and here you have a chance to hear them in their intended context. It’s a bright, lively production that doesn’t shy away from the darker aspects of Charles Dickens.

Oliver! runs until Sunday, Dec. 22 at Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Dr. For tickets, visit www.

MusicTheatreToronto.com or call 416-755-1717.

Veteran theatre reviewer Mark Andrew Lawrence offers his insights on stage and musical productions for The North York Mirror. Contact him at nym@insidetoronto.com

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North York ice dancer is one step closer to Sochi Olympics Andrew Palamarchuk apalamarchuk@insidetoronto.com

North York ice dancer Piper Gilles is one step closer to the 2014 Olympics after becoming a Canadian citizen at a ceremony in Scarborough Tuesday.

“It’s just a very happy moment now,” she said just before the citizenship cer-

emony on Tuesday. “It’s cool to call me actually Canadian now.”

Gilles, 21, skates with partner Paul Poirier, who resides in Unionville. They train with the Scarboro Figure Skating Club at Centennial Recreation Centre on Ellesmere Road.

Being a Canadian citizen allows Gilles to be eligible to represent Canada at the 2014

Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

“It would be really cool to compete at the Olympics. I mean he (Poirier) has already done it before,” Gilles said. “It’s everyone’s dream to be able to get to that point...so hopefully we’ll be able to get there.”

Gilles was born in Illinois and lived in Colorado.

However, she has deep roots

in Canada: her mom, grandmother and great grandmother are all Canadian citizens.

“I somehow found my way back. The roots kept calling me back,” Gilles said.

Gilles moved to North York two-and-a-half years ago to train with Poirier.

They were silver medalists at the 2013 national skating championships.

“We knew obviously that the citizenship was going to be an obstacle and that it would be something that we would have to overcome,” Poirier said.

“At the same time we knew in terms of skating it was the right match and those additional difficulties were worth it.”

Gilles was among 99 people who took the oath of citizen-

ship during the hour-long ceremony, which was attended by federal sports minister Bal Gosal.

“It feels surreal. I feel like I need to keep pinching myself,” Gilles said of her new citizenship.

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Getting more forgetful?

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Learn about how memory changes with age, get support for adopting a memory-healthy lifestyle, and practice proven strategies to help you remember the things that are important to you.

Kindergarten Registration begins Wednesday, January 8, 2014 All TCDSB Elementary Schools will offer Full-Day Kindergarten this September

Memory and Aging Program

Registration Options In Person: Contact your local school for registration hours Online: Submit an application at soar.tcdsb.org Children born in 2010 are eligible for kindergarten. For general information call 416.222.8282 ext. 5314 or visit www.tcdsb.org

s e g n a h c n io t c e ll o C this Holiday Season There is no garbage/recycling collection on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25 and New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1.

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Christmas tree collection begins the week of December 30 (on garbage collection days). Remember to remove all decorations, tinsel, stands and nails.

The City will not collect Christmas trees set out in plastic or in tree bags.

There are nine versions of the calendar reflecting different collection schedules.

Using online maps, you can determine your local schedule. Calendars are available by calling 311. One-page collection schedules are available online at

toronto.ca/recycle

5 weekly sessions, 10:00am to 12:00pm, fee $140 Next series begins January 16, 2013 For more information or to register call 416-785-2500, ext 2445 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M6A 2E1

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TDSB: next step is to ensure money spent ‘in a responsible and accountable manner’ Clark Kim ckim@insidetoronto.com

The two motions that passed directed Quan to work with Ministry of oronto District Education staff with regard School Board to the BPS compensa(TDSB) trustees tion restraint as well as to unanimously approved review trustee expenses for a motion at the regular the current term of office board meeting last week and address any ineligible for education director expenses with individual Donna Quan to review trustees. the findings of “The Toronto Be a part of the a forensic audit District School released earlier Board has in fact discussion. Visit in the week. been very proacthis story on our The audit website and share tive,” said Chris conducted by Bolton, board your thoughts in Ernst & Young chair, noting the the comments reported TDSB TDSB is just one section. senior staff of many school received more boards across  bit.ly/1dkWQeX than $1 million the province in pay raises despite a that is in a similar situaprovincial wage freeze for tion in regards to the BPS the broader public sector compensation restraint (BPS). issue. “So it’s much bigger Other findings in the than us.” audit reported about 30 But Bolton assured per cent of selected trustee the next steps will be to expense claims were work on ensuring every identified as potentially dollar the board receives is ineligible. “spent in a responsible and

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The matter of ineligible trustee expenses was also debated with some calling for all expenses to be made public.

“I don’t know why our expenses are not published,” said Beaches-East York Trustee Sheila CaryMeagher.

“It is our job to do so as it is to have our meetings in public.”

During her monthly director’s leadership report, Quan reiterated the staff’s commitment to act and come up with a plan early in the new year, working with the Ministry of Education, to address the concerns raised in the forensic audit.

“We are the face of public education,” she said. “We must demonstrate great courage to act.”

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Nurse dedicates honour to Filipino community LISA QUEEN lqueen@insidetoronto.com Calling his award humbling and a great honour, North York General Hospital intensive care nurse Edsel Mutia dedicated the prize to citizens of his native Philippines hit hard this year by natural disasters.

“It (the award) means so much to us, to me as a Filipino and a representative of the Filipino community in Toronto to uplift the spirit of most Filipinos. We all know Filipinos back home affected by the calamity,” he told The Mirror moments before being presented with the award from the Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses (CARE).

It is expected the Philippines will take years recovering from the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan in early November, which left thousands dead.

Just a couple of weeks earlier, the country was hit by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake.

At the presentation at North York General late last month, Mutia said he hopes his award brings some joy to the Filipino community.

“I will dedicate this award to my fellow countrymen in the Philippines to lift their spirits after what happened from the recent calamities,” he said.

The North York resident, who lives with his wife Tess and their sons Nathan, 7, and Liam, 3, in the area of Sheppard Avenue and Leslie Street, thanked his supporters in Canada, including his family, CARE, his church family, North York General, co-workers and mentors.

“I will also share this award with my fellow nurses in this hospital, most especially with the ICU nurses. Let’s continue to stand tall in giving the best of care to our patients and (their) family. Our job truly gives us the sense of purpose, which reminds us of the amazing impact we have as nurses.”

Mutia, who worked as a nurse at a community hospital in the Philippines and as a charge nurse in an intensive care unit in Saudi Arabia before coming to Canada, is the third recipient of the award.

It is presented annually to an internationally educated nurse who displays profession-

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North York General Hospital intensive care nurse Edsel Mutia is the 2013 recipient of the Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses’ Joan Lesmond Award.

alism, excellence in holistic care for patients, exceptional knowledge, teamwork, courage, resilience and passion.

Mutia was nominated by his colleague, nurse Sharon

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“Edsel is well-known for being a seasoned professional who has mentored many new nurses and nursing students to help develop and guide them,” she said in her nomination.

The award, known as the Joan Lesmond IEN of the Year Award, is named in memory of Joan Lesmond, who championed the cause of internationally educated nursing and was renowned for her compassion and ability to connect with everyone she met.

Hospital president Dr. Tim Rutledge knew Lesmond as the sister of a close friend. She died in August 2011.

“She was an incredibly personable woman, absolutely connected one on one with everybody she met with. I know she was a very highly respected professional as well,” he said.

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Ho s p i t a l e x e c u t i v e s including HRH president and CEO Rueben Devlin dropped by the mall near Dufferin Street and Hwy. 401 earlier this month as part of Canada’s first Giving Tuesday, a movement that started in New York last year to create an international day of giving at the start of the holiday season.

“This is a good opportunity to be in the community,” said Devlin, hoping mall patrons will get the chance to learn about the hospital being built near Keele Street and Hwy. 401.

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HOUSE FEATURED ON TV SHOW ◗O’CONNOR North York’s historic O’Connor House will be featured on an episode of the television show Structures on Rogers.

The show pays tribute to Toronto’s history and architecture. The O’Connor House half-hour episode will air Dec. 19 at 10 p.m. on Rogers TV cable channel 10 in Toronto and channel 63 in Scarborough.

CURLERS ADVANCE IN PLAYDOWNS ◗DONALDA

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On the men’s side, meanwhile, the last of the 16 zone competitions wrapped up this past weekend with John Epping winning his event at the Richmond Hill Curling Club.

He moves on to the regional competition, of which there are four, over the Jan. 4 and 5 weekend.

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rely on food banks and meal programs.

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York University student Simona Flumian was selected this year as one of 15 post-secondary students across Canada to receive a CIBC Education Award for her hard work in helping raise money and awareness for breast cancer research.

Each recipient of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure Post Secondary Challenge received $2,500 to help pay for school expenses.

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soccer action

Top, Northview Heights Secondary School’s Adam Clusadonte, left, clears the ball away from Runnymede Collegiate’s Liban Ali during high school north region indoor soccer action Tuesday afternoon at The Hangar in Downsview Park.

Northview won the game 6-2.

Centre, Jarvis Collegiate’s Bacet Bezig, left, and Westview Centennial Secondary School’s Efeso Santiago collide going for a head ball.

Westview went on to win the game 3-2.

Bottom, Etobicoke Collegiate’s Rastko Kojouic, left, keeps the ball away from Georges Vanier Secondary School’s Kushtov Lovs.

Etobicoke went on to win the game 5-1.

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home sweet homes Above, Jeff Hummel helps his son Mason decorate their gingerbread house while Will Hummel samples a treat at the Habitat for Humanity gingerbread build recently. At left, Will adds some more candy to his gingerbread house. Celebrating its 11th year, the gingerbread build has raised more than $270,000 since 2002, enough to build two Habitat homes for Toronto families living in need. The two-day event featured hot chocolate and treats, plus a visit from Santa at the Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Gingerbread Build Factory’ in North York. Habitat Toronto has built over 250 homes in the city to date.

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Anne Golden touts benefits of gas tax to raise transit funds Head of provincial transit panel speaks to Toronto Region Board of Trade RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com Residents and businesses can choose to stomach proposed tax increases or face the consequences of paying more in increased congestion costs in the future, said the co-author of a report recommending how to best fund transit expansion in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

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Golden said the cost was small compared to the loss created by traffic gridlock, estimated by the report to equate to $700 per driver.

“If you can’t move your car or truck, that’s a lot more costly than an extra cent a litre,” she said.

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said the panel concluded gas taxes should be part of proposed measures to raise almost $2 billion annually in new transit funding beginning in 2015, noting even with a modest price hike, the rates will still be lesser or comparable to cities like Montreal and Vancouver.

“We favour the gas and fuel taxes because they match usage, affect travel behaviour, are simple to administer, raise a lot of money, and haven’t been raised in more than 20 years,” said Golden.

News of the transit panel’s formation in September combined with the ongoing Scarborough subway “fracas” resulted in a cynical attitude from the public and media alike with accusations made that the initiative was simply a stalling tactic for the minority government of Premier Kathleen Wynne to put off making politically unpopular decisions on transit.

“However, the panel was not cynical,” said Golden.

“We were determined to figure out the best way to generate the needed funds to create the regional network so urgently needed in the GTHA. We were committed to coming up with a viable plan. And we believe we have done so.”

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Golden’s remarks were received warmly from the audience of business and transportation professionals eager to know more about the funding proposals.

However, Martin Collier, the founder of Transport Futures, an industry-supported advocacy group that organizes events on transportation construction and funding, said raising the gas tax would not succeed in reducing congestion despite claims made to the contrary.

“The gas tax is a very blunt instrument and it’s not going to reduce congestion,” said Collier.

“There should be more consideration for emissions or carbon taxes which will actually reduce the amount of cars on the street.”

But Robert Chant of Loblaw Companies said the report was fair, and he was especially happy to see no mention of commercial parking levies, dismissed by the panel as being too complicated and onerous on business to impose.

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sports schedule TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BOYS INDOOR SOCCER NORTH REGION/JUNIOR THURSDAY, DEC. 19 w Runnymede CI vs. George Harvey CI (Hangar Field 1, 75 Carl Hall Rd., 2 p.m.)

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 w Earl Haig SS vs. Downsview SS (Hangar Field 1, 75 Carl Hall Rd., 2 p.m.) w York Memorial CI vs. Runnymede CI (Hangar Field 2, 75 Carl Hall Rd., 2 p.m.)

THURSDAY, JAN. 9 w Downsview SS vs. George Harvey CI (Hangar Field 3, 75 Carl Hall Rd., 2 p.m.) w Northview Heights SS vs. William Lyon Mackenzie CI (Hangar Field 1, 75 Carl Hall Rd., 2 p.m.) w Westview Centennial SS vs. George S Henry Academy (Hangar Field 2, 75 Carl Hall Rd., 2 p.m.)

NORTH REGION/SENIOR TUESDAY, JAN. 7 w Etobicoke CI vs. John Polanyi CI (Hangar Field 2, 75 Carl Hall Rd., 2 p.m.)

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 w Earl Haig SS vs. Downsview SS (Hangar Field 1, 75 Carl Hall Rd., 3 p.m.) w York Memorial CI vs. Runnymede CI (Hangar Field 2, 75 Carl Hall Rd., 3:30 p.m.)

THURSDAY, JAN. 9 w Downsview SS vs. Jarvis CI(Hangar Field 3, 75 Carl Hall Rd., 1 p.m.)

active@insidetoronto.com w Etobicoke CI vs. Newtonbrook SS (Hangar Field 4, 75 Carl Hall Rd., 2 p.m.) w Northview Heights SS vs. William Lyon Mackenzie CI (Hangar Field 1, 75 Carl Hall Rd., 3 p.m.) w Silverthorn CI vs. Weston CI (Hangar Field 3, 75 Carl Hall Rd., 3 p.m.) w Westview Centennial SS vs. George S Henry Academy (Hangar Field 2, 75 Carl Hall Rd., 3 p.m.) w York Mills CI vs. Georges Vanier SS (Hangar Field 4, 75 Carl Hall Rd., 3 p.m.)

ON THE MOVE Westview Centennial players recoveres the ball from a Jarvis Collegiate opponent, centre, during high school north region indoor soccer action on Tuesday afternoon at The Hangar in Downsview Park. Westview went on to win the game 3-2.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL NORTH REGION/JUNIOR WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 w Don Mills CI vs. York Mills CI (York Mills CI, 490 York Mills Rd., 3 p.m.) w George S Henry Academy vs. Earl Haig SS (Earl Haig SS, 100 Princess Ave., 3 p.m.)

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UPCOMING GAME In Toronto District School Board boys basketball, north region, senior action, Emery CI takes on Northview Heights SS on Jan. 13 at 4:15 p.m.

THURSDAY, JAN. 9 w Downsview SS vs. CW Jefferys CI (CW Jefferys CI, 340 Sentinel Rd., 3 p.m.) w Emery CI vs. Northview Heights SS (Northview Heights SS, 550 Finch Ave. W., 3 p.m.) w William Lyon Mackenzie CI vs. John Polanyi CI (John Polanyi CI, 640 Lawrence Ave.,3 p.m.)

NORTH REGION/SENIOR WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 w Don Mills CI vs. York Mills CI (York Mills CI, 490 York Mills Rd., 3:30 p.m.) w George S Henry Academy vs. Earl Haig SS (Earl Haig SS, 100 Princess Ave., 3:30 p.m.) w Newtonbrook SS vs. Georges Vanier SS (Georges Vanier, 3000 Don Mills , 3:30 p.m.)

THURSDAY, JAN. 9 w Downsview SS vs. CW Jefferys CI (CW Jefferys CI, 340 Sentinel Rd., 3:30 p.m.) w Emery CI vs. Northview Heights SS (Northview Heights SS, 550 Finch Ave. W., 3:30 p.m.) w William Lyon Mackenzie CI vs. John Polanyi

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TUESDAY, JAN. 7 w AY Jackson SS vs. Earl Haig SS (Earl Haig SS, 100 Princess Ave., 3:30 p.m.)

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