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Several local issues on agenda including safety concerns crossing Hwy. 401 LISA QUEEN lqueen@insidetoronto.com Cycling advocates may have traditionally spun their wheels in North York but they now want to take advantage of changes transforming the community, a cycling enthusiast says.

“So much money is being spent on infrastructure in North York.

It’s not just government,” said Michael Black, pointing to a range of developments such as the federal government’s Downsview Park and the recent expansion of Yorkdale Shopping Centre.

“It’s big bucks. It’s just dwarfing

About What: North York Regional Cycle Toronto meeting When: 7 p.m., Feb. 27 Where: Committee Room 3, North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge St., north of Sheppard Avenue what is happening downtown.”

Black is a member of Cycle Toronto, which next week will host the first North York Regional Cycle Toronto meeting, with the support of the North York Cycling and Pedestrian Committee. >>>SIGNIFICANT, page 2

Announcing the Tuesday edition of The North York Mirror Publication debut in North York community is March 5 Beginning March 5, you’ll be receiving a Tuesday edition of The North York Mirror.

We’re replacing our current Friday delivery with an early week newspaper, creating more timely news delivery and offering merchants the chance for early week flyer distribution.

“Change is important for a media company as we constantly strive to meet the need of our readership and our advertiser, in providing quality

news delivery and advertising information for the people of North York,” said the newspaper’s publisher and Metroland Media Group vice president Ian Proudfoot.

Metroland’s division of Toronto media properties, consisting of newspapers, websites, magazines and web portals, will be known now as Metroland Media Toronto, replacing the current name, Toronto Community News. >>>GOAL, page 2

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Na’amat Canada fundraising and development officer Lori Nusbaum helps pack boxes of hamantashen Monday at the Kensington Place Retirement Residence. The boxes filled with baked treats are bound for Jewish families in need about to celebrate the festival of Purim.

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Significant potential for trail growth, linkage, says cycling advocate >>>from page 1 A number of North Yorkspecific issues are expected to be discussed at the meeting, including safety concerns crossing at Hwy. 401 at Dufferin and Yonge streets, continuity issues related to the Finch hydro corridor trail, minimizing development and enhancing bike trails at Downsview Park, making the neighbourhood around Yorkdale Mall Shopping Centre more bike-friendly, including cycling infrastructure in the future redevelopment of Allen Road, encouraging more cycling on trails in the Don Mills area, building a sense of community for cyclists who live and/or ride in North York and emphasizing the need for more off-road trails.

“You get all that connected and North York would be a really great place for cycling. I’m committed to seeing that happen,” said Black, also a member of the North York Cycling and Pedestrian Committee.

“I feel North York has potential for a network of trails linked together.”

In addition, a number of general topics could

be raised at the meeting, such as challenges facing suburban cyclists, cyclist and driver education and developing strategies for local cycling advocacy.

People are also welcome to raise other cycling issues at the meeting, said Black, who lives in the area of Yonge Street and Davisville Avenue but enjoys cycling in North York.

‘I feel North York has potential for a network of trails linked together.’

–Michael Black Traditionally, it has been more difficult for cycling to catch on in suburbs such as North York than in the downtown area, Black said.

Even Cycle Toronto has focused its efforts downtown, he said, adding he has pushed to change that approach.

“I said to Cycle Toronto ‘You have to show more interest and devote more interest to the suburbs. It’s

just ridiculous’,” he said.

Jared Kolb, Cycle Toronto’s director of campaigns and membership, said the organization represents cycling issues across the city and is looking to gain more of a presence in suburban communities.

But he acknowledged more high-profile issues such as the Jarvis bike lanes have centred on the downtown area and the majority of the organization’s members come from downtown and midtown.

Kolb said he’s excited about the North York meeting.

Black is hoping all kinds of different cyclists, from casual riders to students to racing and road cyclists, will attend the meeting.

“We’re definitely soliciting ideas from them,” he said.

“What we want is people really eager to address (cycling issues) and fix things up and (who) want to get involved and volunteer.”

The meeting takes place Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in committee Room 3 of the North York Civic Centre at 5100 Yonge St. north of Sheppard Avenue.

Goal is to be ever closer to the North York community: publisher >>>from page 1 “This really is just the launch of a series of changes you will see in the year ahead as we strive to be ever closer to community life,” said Proudfoot.

Metroland Media Toronto editor-in-chief Peter Haggert is also pleased with the change.

“It’s our goal to provide a timely newspaper relevant to the community it serves,” he said. “These moves signify a commitment to content and give us the opportunity to do a number of special things through the year.”

“We want to be aggressive information leaders in North York. We want to serve a growing role as a catalyst for action in the community

that brings positive change,” he said. “It’s a mouthful, but for us, it’s part of being a community partner.”

On March 5, you’ll see a redesigned newspaper, with a few more pages than your Friday edition, with more colour and anchor features that you can follow on a weekly basis.

“We’ll be making a strong point to delve into the issues of community life in North York on a regular basis,” said North York Mirror managing editor Paul Futhey. “You’ll see other features, like columns on transit, business and the arts – and a sports calendar as well.”

It’s been a progressive few months at The Mirror. The

newspaper launched www.

NorthYorkMirror.com under the parent www.insidetoronto. com website, designed a colourful new nameplate, and adopted Twitter and Facebook channels to extend its reach to North York residents in the way they’d like to be reached for community news and information.

We’ve also added a wide range of marketing options, ranging from social media, video, blogging and website development. Please call Rob Falbo at 416-774-2306 for more information.

As always, please let us know what you think. You can reach Futhey, the Mirror managing editor, at 416-7742256.

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Retiree rides the rails to dream job

Sunnybrook veterans well cared for, review finds

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hen you retire from your dream job to the two hobbies you love most, life is good.

Just ask Ron Salisbury.

The North York resident retired Jan. 31 after working 39 years at Humber River Regional Hospital, where he started off as a cook before becoming a groundskeeper.

Now, he is turning his attention full-time to his other beloved pursuits, cooking and trains.

Salisbury, who turned 60 last month, is hoping to repeat a sixmonth gig he had last year as the paid chef and all-around host and maintenance man aboard a railway car called the Pacific used to raise $1 million for Alzheimer’s research.

People rented the railcar, which was attached to a Via or Northlander train, to travel to destinations such as Windsor, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax and Northern Ontario.

Salisbury, a trained chef, greeted his guests with a reception complete with complimentary bar and later laid out a lunch or dinner spread that could include shrimp cocktail, grilled chicken, salmon or steak with mushroom sauce, sweet potato Parmesan mash, baby carrots, snow peas, grilled brie and strawberry sandwiches, poached apples in ice wine with ice cream and caramel sauce, and tea and coffee.

The railcar sleeps six and accommodates eight people in the dining room for a sit-down meal or up to 16 people for a buffet.

This year, Salisbury is hoping a sponsor can be found so similar trips can be made to Western Canada to continue raising money for Alzheimer’s research.

The Pacific is owned by Paul Higgins Jr. and Michael Higgins, brothers who put it back on the rails to celebrate the 100th anniversary of their company, Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee.

They inherited the railcar from their father, Paul Higgins Sr., who battled Alzheimer’s before dying in 2004 in his early 90s.

Built in 1924, the Pacific was used by King George VI and the Queen Mother on a 1939 tour of

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Ron Salisbury, recently retired from Humber River Regional Hospital, waits on the platform in Montreal before boarding The Pacific historic rail car as its chef last year. Salisbury helped raise $1 million for Alzheimer’s disease research.

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Salisbury knew the Higgins family because he stored five of his own railcars at the Mother Parkers plant in Ajax, east of Toronto. He often served as chef on the Pacific for the family’s private functions and charity fundraisers.

Salisbury jumped at the chance to spend months working as a chef on the railcar last year.

“The dream of all dream jobs,” he said, sitting beside his wife, Janet Bayly, in their condo near Sheppard Avenue and Don Mills Road.

Salisbury has always been drawn to trains.

“I love railroading. It’s the romance of the rails and seeing this country,” he said.

“When you fly, you look down but travelling by rail...”

Rail travel gives passengers the chance to get to connect with others, including visitors and newcomers to Canada, travel through bad weather and travel from one city’s downtown to another, said Salisbury, pointing out airports are usually on the outskirts of urban

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centres.

“I’ve been all over the country.

There’s nothing like a Prairie sunset, doesn’t matter what time of year,” he said.

“Seeing the Rockies by rail is the only way to do it. Quebec City is the best city to see in Canada.”

Salisbury even met Bayly on a blind date during a food tasting event on his railcar, Northern Lights, in Ajax in 1991 and proposed to her on the Pacific on a run from Ajax to Toronto the following year.

They married in 2010.

Salisbury worked for Canadian Pacific Hotels, a division of the Canadian Pacific Railway, in the early 1970s before joining the hospital.

At Humber River, he loved his job and enjoyed helping people find where they were going or answering questions.

“The staff are great, the doctors are great, it’s great to put a smile on people’s faces by giving a smile or answering a question,” he said.

It wasn’t just people he helped.

Salisbury cared for more than one animal he encountered on the

hospital grounds, even adopting a guinea pig after trying to find a home for it for two years.

At his retirement party, Humber River’s director of management, Brad Achtenberg, praised Salisbury’s dedication, cheerful nature and helpfulness.

“Ron, at many times, is the first hospital employee that visitors and patients meet. His kindness and willingness to help others goes a long way in providing a friendly and caring atmosphere at Humber,” he said.

Achtenberg then turned his attention to Salisbury’s favourite pastimes.

“As many of you know, Ron has three hobbies – cooking, train antiquing and riding on trains.

Most recently, Ron was able to do all three hobbies by participating in a charitable event sponsored by Mother Parkers,” he said.

“He was the host and chef on the beautifully refurbished Mother Parkers train, which travelled across Canada raising money for Alzheimer’s research. Ron, I think you proved you were the right person for the job.”

War veterans living at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre are being well cared for, although some relatively minor improvements need to be implemented, a review of the facility has determined.

While a small number of “high needs” patients and their families have shared some concerns that need to be addressed, veterans are receiving care that meets or exceeds provincial standards, Dr. Karima Velji, who conducted the review, said following a press conference in the Veterans Centre Wednesday.

“Majority, if not all, of the residents I spoke with during my review just expressed outstanding support for the care and compassion of the staff and the centre and the care they get at the centre,” she told The Mirror.

Velji, chief operating officer and chief nursing executive at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, was called in to review veterans’ residences after some families last year expressed concern with the care of their loved ones.

The results of a second review are expected next month.

Dr. Barry McLellan, Sunnybrook president, and Malcolm Moffat, executive vice-president, said the hospital will implement changes Velji recommended, including introducing a better complaints process, meeting more with families and minimizing patient moves in the centre.

Don Stewart, president of the veteran residents’ council, said veterans receive outstanding care at Sunnybrook.

Correction A photo caption for the article ‘Pennies are gift from heaven for little Mia’ published Feb. 15 incorrectly identified three-year-old Mia Somogyi as having cystic fibrosis. In fact, the girl has cerebral palsy.

The Mirror regrets the error.

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ou’re not coming to my party! Not those exact words, but to some degree Mayor Rob Ford said as much to opposition councillors and their hopes of getting on his executive committee.

Wednesday’s meeting of Toronto Council was ridiculous our view – debating for hours on what would be on the agenda, even Committee a long debate on whether they needs broad should have a debate on emergency shelter beds. representation However, it was when attention was turned to including downtown councillor Adam Vaughan on the mayor’s executive committee that things became very apparent: Mayor Ford has no intention of welcoming anyone with opposing views into his inner circle.

“You want to put people on that are going to disrupt our committee – and I don’t think it’s right,” said Ford. “If you’re not going to support the agenda, you’re going to put a tax-and-spend lefty on there and I don’t want that.”

Yes, the executive committee is tasked with moving along the mayor’s agenda – whether you like it or not, in some cases. Ford assured any councillor could give a speech before the executive, and suggest motions that may be moved by members. It is, after all, their task to focus the conversation before it comes to council where, whatever is decided, it comes down to a vote. In the end, what comes from the executive committee may or may not get voted in by council.

Vaughan argued the committee needed some representation from Toronto’s downtown core.

Very true. Especially when considering since the 2010 election not a single councillor from the Toronto-East York Community Council area has sat on Ford’s executive committee. The city’s wins and losses are shared by all its residents. Having a voice that speaks to the unique issues of every corner of the city, and all residents of the city is not a bad thing.

Allowing someone from the left a voice at the executive table would not be the wrong move by the mayor. Choosing a left-of-centre councillor who can work constructively with Ford and his agenda is the key to having a contrarian voice at the table.

We endorse the idea of having representation from all sides of the political spectrum, from every part of the city, on the executive committee; and we call for expanding the motion by rookie councillors Mary-Margaret McMahon and Jaye Robinson to set councillor term limits to also include sitting on any city committee. newsroom

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

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Letters can be sent to letters@ insidetoronto.com, or mailed to The North York Mirror, 175 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, ON, M2H 0A2.

To the editor: A general ban on procreation would likely solve the problem of strollers on the TTC and satisfy some of the selfish souls who have been spouting off. However, many would consider this solution too severe.

Parents need to purchase the strollers which are not very long or wide.

On a visit to Scotland quite a few years ago, I noticed that the buses had an area at the front where two persons could sit in a double seat facing the front of the bus with a stroller in front of each of them. They were not out in the aisle. It would allow a few people standing room if not needed for strollers. The TTC needs to make room for this.

There are many annoying things on TTC, such as, people with grocery carts, backpacks, dogs, body odour and those wearing too much perfume.

Surely, we can deal with strollers with the precious little bundles in them.

Norma Clarke

Solutions to violence must come from community

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ith the tragic shooting of four young people in a short period of time there has been renewed discussion on the topic of “Gangs and Guns” in Toronto.

For some people it is the defining issue of the day, while for others it’s only one symptom of many problems that we are facing. Unfortunately, rather than trying to reach common ground too many people are trying to push their particular political philosophy forward as the one most likely to solve the problem.

What I am concerned about is the growing polarization of ideas that has developed over the past few years as different groups react rather than respond to the real problem of weapon-based violence in the city.

Some favour an approach that emphasizes

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the vigorous enforcement of the law, while others promote one that focuses upon the prevention of crime.

Both approaches have their merits and no question that one can point to various examples and studies that will support either.

However, putting too much energy into one or the other is simply going to keep us from achieving any real success in the long run.

Given the complex mix of economics, culture and politics that have come to create the problem, we are going to have to first learn how to talk together if we

are going to develop any real solutions.

More importantly, we are going to have to begin encouraging new voices to become part of the discussion about these problems and their solutions.

The truth is the population that was once Metro Toronto has now completely changed, becoming one of the most diverse in the world.

The problem is we have not learned how to speak to each other within that new diversity and as a result too many are being left out of this all too important discussion.

Really, what is it that we are trying to achieve?

Are we simply trying to regain the safety and security for those who have always been privileged to have it?

Or are we trying to attain a common goal that will see all of the people in the city safe and secure?

So rather than trying to make political points about whose philosophy is right or wrong, we should be setting out on a mission to use all of the tools available to us. More importantly, in setting out this mission we need to ensure all groups in the city feel included in the solution to this terrible problem of violence.

That approach is going to have to be developed by all the people of Toronto as part of our collective culture and values.

If it does not come into being then we are looking at a future where nothing happens because we are stuck in a “them and us” mentality.

So the real solution to the “gangs and guns” crisis is not in the hands of the police or the politicians, but within our own. n Joe Cooper is a Toronto resident and community activist.

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You can find out what eye movements tell us about memory and how it is transformed with age and injury at the Terraces of Baycrest Retirement Residence.

Senior scientist Dr. Jennifer Ryan will give a presentation Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. in the assembly room of the centre at 55 Ameer Ave. northwest of Lawrence Avenue and Bathurst Street.

RSVP to Megan Amodeo at mamodeo@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 3370.

n Take to Twitter to learn about fraud A series of online Twitter forums focusing on financial fraud through social media will be held Thursdays throughout March.

The one-hour forums, called #Fraudchat, will be hosted by Toronto police and the Fraud Service Commission of Ontario from 9 to 10 p.m.

The following topics will be covered during Fraud Prevention Month in

March: • March 7: Home renovations scams.

• March 14: Auto insurance fraud.

• March 21: Life insurance fraud.

• March 28: Staged motor vehicle accident frauds.

For information about #fraudchat, visit www.facebook.com/fraudchat For program information and the Fraud Prevention Month strategy of the Toronto Police Service, call Det. Sgt. Cameron Field at 416-808-7300.

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Updates on the Shops on Steeles and Skymark Plaza projects will also be discussed.

Light refreshments will be provided.

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n N o r t h Yo r k t e e n author at ComiCon North York author Benjamin Gabbay will sign copies of his fantasy novel, Wingheart, at this year’s ComiCon convention.

The 17-year-old will be at Booth P140 for the event, which runs March 9 and 10 in the south building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre at 222 Bremner Blvd., southwest of Front and York streets.

Wingheart is the first part in a trilogy centred on a fantasy world known as Arkane.

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RARE HOME LOSS: North York Rangers’ Zachary Fung (11) and Taylor Pryce (19) battle for a loose puck with St. Michael’s Buzzers’ Ian Edmondson (8) and goalie Adrian Ignagni during Ontario Junior Hockey League action Sunday at Herb Carnegie Centennial Arena. St. Michael’s went on to win the game 5-1. The Rangers have wrapped up their regular season and have clinched a playoff berth. The playoff schedule has not yet been announced.

n WNEMA annual general meeting March 5 The Willowdale N.E. Neighbourhood Association (WNENA) is holding its annual general

meeting Tuesday, March 5.

The meeting will take place at Hillcrest Library, 5801 Leslie St., at 6:45 p.m.

Guest speakers include representatives from Mosaic Community Health

Services, Toronto Police Services and Toronto Fire Services.

The meeting is open to the public free of charge, but to vote on WNENA matters or be eligible for door

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RAYS FC have built relationships with England’s Arsenal Football Club and Brazil’s Avai Football Club, in order to provide its youth with the opportunity to compete against them.

Players get a chance to showcase their skills and build their confidence to achieve pro level, with many being recruited to local leagues and competitive youth clubs.

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Calendar n Friday, Feb. 22

A Day In Hollywood: The MGM Revue WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: York Woods Library Theatre, 1785 Finch Ave. W. CONTACT: Box office, 416-755-1717, webmaster@musictheatretoronto.com COST: $28 Also Feb. 23-24, Feb. 27-March 2.

n Saturday, Feb. 23

Writer in Residence Alissa York presents Surrounded By Stories: A Guide To Getting Inspired WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: North York Central Library Auditorium, 5120 Yonge St. CONTACT: 416-395-5639, COST: Free This two-hour workshop explores what may be the most common question asked of literary fiction writers: Where do you get your ideas? Call to register. iPurim WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto, 210 Wilson Ave. CONTACT: Education Office, 416-4873281, www.templesinai.net, education@ templesinai.net COST: Free Come out for stories from the book of Esther with comedy sketches and a modern twist. First, download a digital noisemaker and get ready to use it all night!

JPEC Jazz Gala WHEN: 8 to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Toronto Centre for the Arts, George Weston

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Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinics WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Downsview Library, 2793 Keele St. CONTACT: Diana, 416-395-5720, doprograms@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Starting March 2, Downsview Branch will be hosting the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program provided by the Canada Revenue Agency. Volunteers can help you prepare your income tax and benefit return if you have low income and a simple tax situation.

Every Saturday from March 2 to May 4. Registration is required. Please mention if you require assistance in Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, Tamil or Vietnamese.

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.

Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. CONTACT: Adrienne Cohen, jazzcentre.ca/gala.html, adriennec88@aol.com COST: VIP $250, General Admission $100, Group 10+ $75, Student $20 Jazz Performance and Education Centre (JPEC) hosts the fourth annual Jazz Gala to celebrate Black History Month, with a tribute to Honourable Justice Michael H. Tulloch, Ontario Court of Appeal.

n Sunday, Feb. 24

MPP Coteau’s Free Movie Day

Lead the Pursuit of Excellence Invitation to Apply to North York General Volunteer Board of Governors North York General (NYGH) is currently recruiting volunteers to serve as Governors on our Board, and also Community Members to serve on our Board Standing Committees.

Our patients come first in everything we do and we are committed to providing safe, high-quality, compassionate care to each individual we serve. Our Board is a reflection of our diverse community and we encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds.

NYGH is an award-winning three-site facility which offers a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

Affiliated with the University of Toronto, NYGH is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals.

If you are interested in adding your dynamic leadership qualities to our Board of Governors and helping to shape the future of our hospital, please refer to www.nygh.on.ca/BoardApplication for further information.

Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2013.

WHEN: 9 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Silvercity Theatres - Fairview Mall, 1800 Sheppard Ave. E. CONTACT: Sara Alimardani, 416-494-6856, www.michaelcoteau. onmpp.ca, mcoteau.mpp.co@liberal.ola. org COST: Free North entrance, beside Shoppers Drug Mart. Movie starts at 9:45 a.m. Seating is based on first come first serve. Movies are “Hotel Transylvania” and “Ice Age 4: Continental Drift”. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Toronto Postcard Club Sale WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court CONTACT: Win Boyd, www.torontopostcardclub.com, info@ torontopostcardclub.com COST: $7 Canada’s largest vintage postcard show.

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Health Benefits Of Meditation WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St. CONTACT: Gor, 905-430-6896, yogaseven@ yahoo.com COST: Free Special guest presenter - Dr. Deva Nicholas - a family physician who has also been meditating for over 12 years.

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Ward 10 Arts Information Meeting WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. WHERE: BathurstFinch Hub, 540 Finch Ave. W. CONTACT: Lila Karim, 416-660-2700, www. jamespasternak.ca, lila@northyorkarts. org COST: Free Councillor James Pasternak, North York Arts & Toronto Arts Foundation invite you to learn more about a number of arts and culture initiatives in the community: 6 p.m. registration and refreshments; 7 p.m. presentations and Q&A.

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Tap Dance Classes at Goulding WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Goulding Community Centre, 45 Goulding Avenue CONTACT: Marilyn Huziak, 905989-2423, huziak@sympatico.ca COST: $84 for 12 weeks / $9 drop-in Recreational adult/senior tap dance classes 6:30-7:30 p.m. (beginner); 7:308:30 p.m. (intermediate). Year-round CARP North York Chapter - Travel Tours and Cruises for Zoomers WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: St. George on Yonge Anglican, 5350 Yonge Street CONTACT: Anne Wynter, 416-222-2600, carpnorthyork@gmail.com COST: Free All seniors welcome.

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