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A three-year-old North York girl with severe disabilities won’t get the therapy she desperately needs in Chile this fall after a fundraising campaign for her fell far short of its goal.

But Mia Somogyi’s mother, Andrea Toth, is thrilled with the support her daughter has received and is vowing to continue raising money so the family can travel to the South American country next spring for Mia’s treatment.

“Every little bit helps and we are very grateful for the people who donated and believe in Mia,” said Toth, whose campaign raised less than four per cent of its goal.

“I’m not disappointed. I’m actually happy.”

Toth and her husband, Janos Somogyi, launched a fundraising campaign on the crowdfunding website Indiegogo with hopes of raising $32,000. >>>PARENTS, page 8

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Award nominee works tirelessly for her family >>>from page 1 to celebrate “amazing mothers across the country,” according to Walmart Canada. Almost 17,000 stories were submitted.

This year, the Top 20 finalists will be narrowed down to eight finalists.

One finalist will be chosen by online voting, with the other seven selected by a committee.

Voting closes Thursday, Aug. 1, and the eight finalists will be announced around Aug. 6. The winner will be chosen at a red carpet dinner in Toronto around Oct. 6.

The Mom of the Year will receive a $100,000 donation to the cause or charity of her choice; $10,000 for herself; a day of pampering in Toronto and a seat on next year’s selection committee.

The seven finalists will each receive a $10,000 donation to the cause or charity of her choice; $10,000 for herself and a day of pampering in Toronto.

As of yesterday afternoon, Linton had 2,017 votes.

“Every experience that a mom has being a mom is unique,” she said. “I don’t think two people have the exact same experience at being a mom.

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title. How do you pick one winner?

There are so many amazing moms out there. Getting to the final 20 is an opportunity for me to share my journey at being a mom.”

Linton’s daughter, Elisa, was progressing normally until age four,

when she began to develop speech problems. Doctors at The Hospital for Sick Children diagnosed the little girl with Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare recessive autosomal genetic disease and one of seven mucopolysaccharide disorders. It occurs in about one

in 24,000 births.

Children with Sanfilippo syndrome are missing an essential enzyme that breaks down sugars, resulting in a build-up of them in the brain and other organs, ultimately stopping development. Loss of speech typically occurs by age seven, and by age 10 sufferers are generally confined to a wheelchair, then bedridden by 14.

The decline will be accompanied by hyperactivity, sleep disorders, mental regression and dementia, and will finally lead to an early death.

There is not currently treatment or a cure. Most children do not live past their early teens. Now 19, Elisa can no longer speak or walk and can’t feed herself, Linton said.

Noting very little research into Sanfilippo syndrome has been done, Linton and her husband, Randall, decided to start up The Sanfilippo Children’s Research Foundation 14 years ago.

To date, $4.5 million has been raised, with 96 per cent of the money going to research and four per cent towards overhead costs.

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Black Creek Farm hosts two events Come eat a locally sourced, organic supper at Toronto’s newest and biggest urban farm.

The Growing Change Field Supper is a fundraising dinner with proceeds going to the farm project that aims to engage and educate diverse communities through the growing and sharing of food. It takes place today from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Black Creek Community Farm, 4929 Jane St., south of Steeles Avenue.

The event featured music, dance and a live and silent auction.

Tickets are limited and cost $75 plus HST. For details, visit www. everdale.org There is also a chance for residents to take part in the Black Creek Community Farm Festival on Saturday.

This is a free event that introduces the farm to people in the community. It goes from noon to 4 p.m. and offers fun events for all ages. Organizers warn there is no parking at the farm.

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varsity action: Metro Toronto Wildcats’ Adam VanDeursen attempts to reel in a pass behind the Toronto Thunder defense during Ontario Varsity Football League junior varsity action at Birchmount Stadium Saturday. The Thunder won the game 17-12.

Sentencing in Sunrise Propane explosion set for Dec. 9 Sentencing in Downsview’s deadly Sunrise Propane explosion almost five years ago has been set for Dec. 9.

The company and directors Shay Ben-Moshe and Valery Belahov were found guilty last month of several provincial workplace safety and environmental protection charges.

Sunrise employee Parminder Saini, 25, was killed in the Aug. 10, 2008 explosion when vapours ignited as propane was being transferred from truck to truck.

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died while responding to the blast. About 12,000 residents had to be evacuated from their homes.

Madame Justice Leslie Chapin of the Ontario Court of Justice delivered her guilty ruling on the provincial charges Thursday, June 27.

A government lawyer had accused Sunrise of being negligent in its environmental protection practices and its training of Saini.

A defence lawyer disagreed, arguing Saini had been properly trained.

Ryan Gotesman knew he achieved a high average, but had no idea he tied for the top scholar in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) this year.

With an admitted passion and thirst for knowledge, the 18-year-old William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute student, along with fellow Mackenzie student Geoffrey Yu, earned an average of 99.7 per cent.

“It came as a big surprise,” he said. “It felt good.”

Gotesman and Yu, along with their parents and principal Marcia Diakun, discussed their success at a media event outside the Wilson Heights Boulevard and Sheppard Avenue school last Thursday.

With a love of math and science, and an emphasis on calculus, Gotesman said he spends three to four hours a day studying, unless a project is due. Then it’s more like four to five hours.

“I try to manage my time well,” he said.

Gotesman, who graduated Grade 12 and plans to study health sciences at McMaster University in the fall, doesn’t spend all his time buried in the books. An art and music lover, the teen attends concerts and art galleries regularly. And when he’s not doing that, he can be found playing a variety of sports, including badminton and basketball.

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Geoffrey Yu, left, and Ryan Gotesman are the Toronto District School Board’s top two scholars with identical averages of 99.7 per cent.

A member of Mackenzie’s computer science club, Gotesman has competed in numerous math and science competitions, finishing several times in the top one per cent, he said.

After studying hard last year, he plans to spend the summer reading and experimenting with 3D modelling for Androids or iPhones.

“I’m really honoured to be the TDSB’s top scholar and I couldn’t have done it without the support of my parents and teachers,” he said.

G o t e s m a n’s p a re n t s, Alexander and Galina, said they were very proud of their son, who has always been a hard worker.

“At an early age we knew he was extremely capable,” Galina said.

Yu, who tied with Gotesman, said he most enjoys physics, computer science and calculus and plans to study software

engineering at the University of Waterloo in September.

“I did my best, but I didn’t aim for this,” he said of receiving top marks. “I didn’t expect it. It’s pretty humbling and a really great honour.”

Aside from watching television, the 18-year-old Grade 12 graduate indulges in personal projects, including working on Android and web apps, he said.

The former head photographer of the yearbook club, Yu co-founded an aviation and train operations club at the school, noting a fascination with flight simulation.

And before he starts postsecondary studies in the fall, Yu plans to visit his grandparents in China in August.

His father, Rui Yu, said he knew his only child was doing well in school, but not this well. “I was surprised and proud,” he said of his son’s high scores.

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How not to plan and build transit It looks like we’re planning and financing the Scarborough subway extension the same way we did for the Spadina subway extension. Toronto’s procedure isn’t found in textbooks. Maybe it ought to be, under a section on how not to plan and build transit.

Neither subway extension started with professional justification.

For the Spadina subway extension, once it passes York University, there is sparse population, little development and the route is well served by highways. Over in Scarborough, professionals have been consistent in advising that light rapid transit will serve more people less expensively.

In both cases, staff pointed to higher priorities, some of which have been needed for decades.

Never mind. Both subway extensions sprang from the same justification: a basic need to get re-elected.

In the case of Spadina, the provincial Liberals were down

david soknacki beyond the headlines in the polls, and would soon be facing the electorate. With the Scarborough extension, they wish to assure the election of their candidate in a byelection.

Provincial financing strategy is basically the same. Subways will be provided if the provincial government wins.

When the Spadina subway extension was under consideration, the federal Conservatives governed a minority parliament. Although their principles and the constitution advised them not to meddle in provincial matters, the Conservatives found the prospect of suburban seats tempting. Practical considerations won, the subway was funded, and Conservatives gained 16 seats.

There are similarities this time. Prior to calling a Scarborough byelection, the provincial Liberals were ada-

mant that council had prioritized a non-subway project. In any case, they said there was no more funding.

After the writ dropped, money was found, as was flexibility. If polls said electors wanted a subway, the province would not object. Ministers now joined local MPPs in demanding a subway.

Once again the province told the public the project required a substantial contribution from the federal government.

But the situation in Ottawa is different this time. The Conservatives hold a majority government. Although the mayor seems to be on the best personal terms with the prime minister and finance minister, federal electoral considerations take precedence. For Ottawa, it is a question of what their investment of about $400 millions buys.

Indecision or deliberate delay has its own impacts. If the federal government does not finance the Scarborough subway extension, the provin-

cial Liberals cannot use the announcement in the general provincial election expected within a year. On the other hand, a lack of federal funding will frustrate the mayor.

Taxpayers and residents alike will find delaying building transit costly.

Already tens of millions have been invested, or perhaps now wasted, in the light rapid transit option. Should the project become a subway extension there will be the need for new studies and re-approvals.

A project that has been on the books for years, and which commuters desperately need, has been deferred again.

Even beyond the selfcentred politics, and wasted dollars, two similar examples show how subway projects are prioritized and funded in Toronto. These cases are beginning to look like textbook examples of how not to build transit.

David Soknacki is a former City of Toronto councillor and budget chief. Contact him at www.soknacki.com

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Cultura Festival WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St. CONTACT: http://culturafestival.ca COST: Free A free weekly Friday night festival celebrates music, art, food and film.

This is the final night. Featuring Latin jazz artist Amanda Martinez.

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Talmudic Stories: A Guide to Building a Mensch WHEN: Noon WHERE: Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto, 210 Wilson Ave. CONTACT: 416-487-3281, www.templesinai.net, education@ templesinai.net COST: $10 Join Rabbis Ilan Emanuel and Daniel Mikelberg as they weigh in on the valuable tales that serve as building blocks for our heritage.

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Downsview Library: Pyjama Time WHEN: 7 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: 2793 Keele St. CONTACT: Children’s Librarian, 416-395-5720 COST: Free Come dressed in your PJs and bring your teddy bear for fun stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 3 to 7. Drop in, no registration required.

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WHEN: 1 to 2 p.m. WHERE: Downsview Library, 2793 Keele St. CONTACT: Diana, 416-395-0700, doprograms@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Learn about city farms, their role in our community and how they can address issues with our current food system. The two-acre farm and 3,000-square-foot greenhouse at Downsview Park is the base of Fresh City Farms. Founder Ran Goel will talk about the benefits of city farming and how it can change the world. Registration is required.

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Downsview Library: Babytime WHEN: 11 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: 2793 Keele St. CONTACT: Children’s Librarian, 416-395-5720 COST: Free Join us with your baby for bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and sto-

Oh Dear Art Exhibition WHEN: Exhibition ends Aug. 26 WHERE: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St. CONTACT: info@northyorkarts.org COST: Free North York resident and installation artist brings her vision of a more artful North York to life through this multi-site exhibition.

EISA: The Rhythm of OKINAWA WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Ct. CONTACT: 416-4412345, jccc@jccc.on.ca COST: $13.27 + HST for members, $17.70 + HST for non-members Karakoro, from Japan, performs in the Kobayashi Hall.

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.

About Community Resources WHEN: 1 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Bathurst-Finch Hub, 540 Finch Ave. W. CONTACT: Marisa DiNardo, 416635-2900 COST: Free Group provides details about community services and supports, home and community safety, financial planning, legal matters, mental and physical well-being.

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Fairview Mall Farmers’ Market WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. until Oct. 11 WHERE: South Parking Lot, 1800 Sheppard Ave. E. CONTACT: 647-271-9434, www.Facebook. com/FairviewMallFarmersMarket Market-goers can expect to find Ontario-grown produce and Ontarioproduced food products including honey, cheese, fresh-baked goods, farm-fresh eggs, pork and beef.

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Couples Support Group WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Wagman Centre-Baycrest, 55 Ameer Ave. CONTACT: Patricia Wendy, 416-6352900 ext. 499, stognon@circleofcare. com COST: Free For people caring for a spouse who has dementia or cognitive impairment.

Games Tournament WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Downsview Library, 2793 Keele St. CONTACT: 416-395-5720 COST: Free

Movie: Blue Hawaii (1961) WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Rd. CONTACT: 416-395-5440 COST: Free Starring Elvis Presley.

Girls Night Out WHEN: 4 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Shops at Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills Rd. CONTACT: 416-384-1858, www. shopsatdonmills.ca COST: $20 Join Murale for Girls Night Out, a celebration on the first Thursday of every month to help raise funds for Look Good Feel Better (http://lookgoodfeelbetter.org), an organization that works closely with victims of cancer. Book an appointment for a mini facial or mini makeover.

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Council rebuffs taxpayers’ coalition proposal for more immediate reduction in numbers Showdown at Ontario Municipal Board a possibility DAVID NICKLE dnickle@insidetoronto.com A petition from the Toronto Ta x p a y e r s C o a l i t i o n demanding that city council immediately reduce its size by half was rebuffed by council.

In doing so, it may have set the stage for a battle at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) that could see voters elect a 25-member council as early as next year.

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going to the OMB, we’re prepared to do so, and we’re going to consider everything that happened today,” said Matthew McGuire, president of the organization that he claims represents between 3,000 and 4,000 Toronto taxpayers.

The group, which was formed following the 2010 municipal election, has been a consistent advocate for many of the policies supported by Mayor Rob Ford, including the Sheppard subway plan.

When last month Toronto council supported going forward with a process to redraw ward boundaries in time for the 2018 election, the group launched a petition, demanding the move happen sooner and that council cut its membership in half.

The petition carries weight, because the City of Toronto Act includes a provision allowing a petition of 500 electors to force a municipality to vote on their proposal for redrawn electoral boundaries.

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You can reduce politicians. Keep reducing ‘til you get to one. Lots of countries do that. It’s called dictatorship.

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The petition submitted by the taxpayers’ coalition had twice that number.

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Councillors debated the matter July 18, and voted 25-13 to deny the request.

Ford urged councillors to approve the smaller council.

“I truly believe that we must do what the taxpayers want,” Ford said. “They want less politicians and more action.”

Ford suggested the move would be “risky” for councillors to support, because “you’re going to run against an incumbent.”

His brother, Councillor Doug Ford, took matters a step further and accused councillors opposing the immediate reduction in the size of council of simply attempting to protect their own jobs.

“It’s not about working

for the people – it’s about working for themselves,” Ford said.

“It goes across all political stripes.”

As he finished, however, he noted, “I got all the lefties chirping behind me, folks, they want to get that gravy train going again.”

Other councillors, however, pointed out the process council had set in place would do the same job. And many of them suggested Torontonians wouldn’t be well served by fewer representatives.

“You can reduce politicians,” said Trinity-Spadina Councillor Adam Vaughan.

“Keep reducing ’til you get to one. Lots of countries do that. It’s called dictatorship.”

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How they voted Yes (25): Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam No (13): Maria Augimeri, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, David Shiner Absent (7): Josh Colle, Janet Davis, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil MinnanWong, Jaye Robinson Source: toronto.ca

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Parents hope to take Mia to Chile for medical treatment >>>from page 1 The campaign raised US$1,235. After deductions, the family, who lives in an apartment in Flemingdon Park, received $1,060 to put toward Mia’s care.

“Every little bit helps. It’s $1,000 towards the goal,” Toth said.

“I’m really, really, really thankful to everyone who contributed.”

The money was to have paid for medical care and travel expenses this fall and next spring for Mia to be treated by physiotherapist Ramon Cuevas, who, 40 years ago, developed Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME), a treatment used to develop gross motor skills in babies and children at risk of delay through, for example, premature birth, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy or brain injuries.

Mia suffered severe brain injuries during a traumatic birth that deprived her of

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Mia Somogyi, 3,has cystic fibrosis and severe brain damage. Her family is trying to raise money to fund medical treatments.

oxygen during the final 45 minutes of her birth, leaving her with many serious disabilities.

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receiving care from Cuevas for five weeks last fall.

Ideally, her parents want Mia to receive treatment from Cuevas twice a year until she is able to walk, saying critical development happens in children before the age of seven.

Because the campaign only raised a fraction of its goal, the family will forego taking Mia to Chile this fall, Toth said.

“Even if I stand on my head, I won’t come up with the money for October,” she said.

However, she is now focused on raising money so the family can take Mia for care next spring.

A friend has offered to put on a comedy show with all proceeds going to Mia’s treatment. Toth is hoping someone will donate the use of a venue able to hold more than 100 people.

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For the first time this year, mosquitoes in Toronto have tested positive for West Nile virus, the public health department announced yesterday.

The department will not say where the mosquitoes were found, arguing all residents across Toronto should take steps to ensure they do not get infected, healthy environments manager Elaine Pacheco told The North York Mirror.

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The public is reminded to take precautions,” she said, adding public health monitors 43 mosquito traps across Toronto on a weekly basis.

There have been no reported human cases of the virus in Toronto this year, Pacheco said.

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North York The scenic trail through G. Ross Lord Park takes walkers and cyclists over a bridge, where an abundance of flora, fauna and a variety of winged wildlife can be found Photos/DAN PEARCE, JUSTIN TANG

WHERE DO YOU enjoy the outdoors in the city? Email us a paragraph about it, explaining why: nym@insidetoronto.com

GOING THE EXTRA MILE Fitness buffs and nature lovers take advantage of North York’s abundance of trails LISA QUEEN lqueen@insidetoronto.com

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ake a hike. It’s what people are doing on trails all over North

York.

“The idea is (to enjoy) a big piece of greenery in the centre of the city,” said Jeffrey Kay, a resident of the Eglinton Avenue and Bathurst Street area who is the spokesperson for the Jewish non-profit Mosaic Outdoor Club.

“Because it’s close, you don’t have to go far for your recreation.”

Members of his group love visiting greenspace in North York, from exploring the ravines along the Don River to walking the trails at Earl Bales Park and Edwards Gardens to snowshoeing in G. Ross Lord Park to learning about local historical sites.

While the club enjoys activities inside and outside Toronto, North York trails offer access to the great outdoors close to home, Kay said.

“Within minutes, you can be enjoying nature at its best,” he said.

“We are fortunate to have deep ravines cutting through our neighbourhoods. With little effort, we can be surrounded by the sounds of birds, little mammals and rustling leaves. The noise of traffic has disappeared.”

Members of the Metro Toronto Fitness Club have been meeting every Sunday morning since 1964 to run or walk the trails of North York, regardless of extreme heat alerts, raging blizzards or any weather in between.

“People are really keen and they come winter and summer. We have never

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failed to meet one Sunday since the club started,” said board member Edie Tisch, who has served as manager, vice-president and social convenor during her 30-plus years with the club.

“Somebody is always there.

It’s a tradition that no Sundays are missed. We’re dedicated.

Not everybody comes every Sunday, but there are always people who come. That’s amazing.”

Tisch, a North York resident for 29 years before moving to mid-town Toronto about 14 years ago, recalled one Sunday morning when a

snow storm prevented her from getting her car out of the driveway.

Rather than put her feet up, she walked from her home to the club’s home base, at the pavilion at Wilket Creek and Sunnybrook Park at Eglinton Avenue and Leslie Street, to join her fellow club members.

Tisch wasn’t disappointed when she arrived. Another 15 or so hardy souls also showed up.

During a stroll through the park last week during an extreme heat alert, Tisch explained the club has evolved over time from its early days as a running club for people older than 40 to today’s group for runners, walkers and pole walkers of all ages.

Much of the club’s appeal is its camaraderie and social activities, including the weekly “social mile” where

members share jokes and stories, barbecues, the Egg Nog Jog holiday event and dinner/dances, including one planned for next May to mark the club’s 50th anniversary.

Members love the weekly hikes, which begin at Sunnybrook Park and then follow any number of routes such as through Edwards Gardens or over to the Ontario Science Centre, said Tisch, adding the club now meets during the winter at Banbury Community Centre. “(This is) a beautiful area, all the trees and the wonderful greenery. It’s really something that you don’t find everywhere,” said Tisch, a long-time volunteer with a number of organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. >>>LOOKING, page 17

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HIKING TRAILS There are plenty of trails to explore in your neighbourhood and across the city: NORTH YORK ◗ Betty Sutherland Trail ◗ Black Creek Trail ◗ Charles Sauriol Conservation Reserve Trail ◗ Downsview Dells Park Trail ◗ East Don River Trail ◗ Edwards Garden Trail ◗ Ernest Thompson Seton Park Trail ◗ G. Ross Lord Park Trail ◗ Serena Gundy Park Trail ◗ Wilket Creek Trail ◗ York Mills Park Trail CITY CENTRE ◗ Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens ◗ Allan Gardens ◗ Belt Line Linear Park ◗ Centre Island ◗ Coronation and Battery Park Trail

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Photos, clockwise from top left: a cycling path through G. Ross Lord Park in North York; raspberries along the Humber River; a blackcrowned night heron near Grenadier Pond in High Park; Edie Tisch, a member of the Metro Toronto Fitness Club, stretching in Sunnybrook Park; the meadow walk at the Humber Arboretum.

Staff photos/DAN PEARCE, IAN KELSO

Looking to nature for healing, revival and relaxation >>>from page 16 Lesley Blackmore is the founder and executive director of Turtlefeather True Nature, a federal not-for-profit organization that helps women who have experienced abuse heal through encounters with nature.

Through its Turtlefeather: Women in Nature program, participants “are introduced to the wonders of spending time in nature while improving their outdoor skills, increasing confidence and reducing stress,” she said in an email.

“It is our hope that through nature experiences, working in conjunction with other agencies, we can help stop the abusive cycle from continuing. The natural environment is a catalyst for exploring personal fears, facing challenges, and decreasing or eliminating self-imposed limitations.

Women can’t help but feel good and powerful when immersed in the beauty and mystery of nature.”

Among Blackmore’s favourite walks

are the trails at G. Ross Lord Park and the Forest Valley Outdoor Education Centre southwest of Finch Avenue and Bathurst Street.

“It’s a little piece of wilderness in the city; I have seen large adult buck deer running through the fields.

There are a variety of areas to explore from river front trails, wooded areas and of course open fields,” she said.

“Wilderness/nature outings can refresh your spirit, allow you to reconnect with yourself, reflect on your needs, revive your power to create and enable you to relax and tune into the natural rhythm of the world around.”

For information about trails, visit the Ontario Trails Council at www. ontariotrails.on.ca GO ONLINE to read more about hiking in the city: bit.ly/hikingTO

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This month you’ll meet Sadie, a shy yet loyal little chihuahua, and Willy, a handsome, affectionate cat.

Sadie is a nine-year-old spayed female chihuahua weighing in at about 12 pounds.

Sadly, her original owner had to go into assisted care and Sadie could not go with her. She is in foster care with Tiny Paws Dog Rescue where she gets lots of cuddles and belly rubs from her devoted foster mom and dad.

Although Sadie lives with other dogs, she much prefers the companionship of humans and is always close by. She gets excited when dinner is being served and is learning, through gentle training reminders, that sitting politely and being patient is more lady-like.

She has also learned to sit pretty for treats.

Sadie loves her walks and is getting better at going for car rides, but is still a bit anxious. She is a shy gal and would be happiest as an only dog, but would do fine with a feline friend.

Her ideal home would be a quiet one with someone who is retired or works from home. She is not a fan of too much excitement or loud noises; she prefers a life of serenity.

If you are interested in adopting or knowing more about Sadie, email Tiny Paws Dog Rescue at adoptions.tpdrc@gmail.com, visit their website at www. tpdrc.ca or call 1-800-7748315 A filmmaker friend of mine refers to Willy as the George Clooney of cats: “Salt and pepper hair, extremely handsome, confident, slightly mischievous and affectionate, but on his own terms.”

lorraine houston critter chatter Willy, who is an adult domestic short-haired cat in the care of Urban Cat Relief, loves to watch the world from his scenic window view and play with his toys.

He enjoys listening to music and relaxing in his doughnut bed or his cardboard cat lounger. He also likes to sleep on the bed if he’s allowed – and really, who would kick George out of bed?

Willy knows the command for ‘sit’ and will sit pretty for a treat. He also knows the ‘come’ command (of course, expecting a treat when he arrives).

Willy is completely vetted, neutered, up-to-date

with vaccines and microchipped, however he tested positive for feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) but has a long and healthy life ahead of him.

FIV is not curable, but is a manageable. Urban Cat Relief is happy to send a free e-book that fully explains FIV or put potential adopters in touch with their veterinarian.

If you would like a George Clooney of your own, contact Urban Cat Relief at roz. ucrcats@live.ca, visit their website at www.ucrcats.com or call 647-716-2287 and ask about Willy.

Lorraine Houston is director of Speaking of Dogs, an organization devoted to education, outreach and rescue. Her column appears the last Thursday of every month. Contact her at lhh4dogs@rogers.com

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Sadie, at right, is a small, shy chihuahua that would do best in a quiet home. Willy, below, is described as extremely handsome and is looking for a new family to adopt him.

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More specifically, this position will ensure content is optimized for the web and for driving traffic and engaging Metroland Media’s audiences; coach, motivate and advocate for best practices for online content with colleagues across Metroland Media. Lead idea generation, brainstorming and timing considerations for planned content, initiatives and themes as well as evaluating and measuring effectiveness of overall content strategy and specific content, including setting Key Performance Indicators, and monitoring statistics, feedback and participation are key responsibilities of this position. The incumbent will analyze statistics to plan new content, initiatives, topics and the repurposing of existing content and interpreting data to create multi-channel content opportunities and identify areas for improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and/or the equivalent combination of experience and education and a minimum of five years’ experience writing and editing for online audiences.

Previous experience will include: managing internal external content feeds, increasing web traffic and engaging online audiences and planning/managing news and web projects. Mastery of web publishing tools and expertise in social media and user generated content, proactive client relations focus and the ability to leverage mobile platforms to engage audience are attributes we are seeking.

If this opportunity is the next exciting challenge you are looking for, please apply in writing, stating salary expectations, before August 2, 2013 to: Anne Williston, Vice President, Human Resources, 3125 Wolfedale Rd., Mississauga, ON, L5C 1W1 or at awilliston@metroland.com Building Equipment/ Materials STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF! 30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

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

Apply now to guarantee a great route and start work on September 2nd. Training starts immediately! *Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, and must have Minimum a Full G Licence.

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General Help

General Help

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto

FOSTER CARE PROGRAM We are seeking loving homes who want to make a difference in a child’s life. We need foster families that are interested in caring for Aboriginal children, have a willingness to work within our diverse community, and have a fundamental respect for Aboriginal children and their culture. We provide training, support, relief and compensation to our homes. Please contact our Foster Care Hotline at (416) 969-8510 ext. 7788

Administration

Administration

FULL TIME OFFICE MANAGER

Small size C.A. Firm in North York Efficient and independently working.

Experience in C.A Firm Admin a bonus M.S. Office Proficient, Knowledge of Quickbooks. Driving and own vehicle necessary.

Email: cafirmjobs13@gmail.com

Astrology/Psychics

Astrology/Psychics

General Help

General Help

Picture Framer With Design Skills Large busy workshop in North York.

Working with original artwork, textiles and prints. Must be able to multi-task.

Experience preferred but will train.

Art and design background favoured.

Email: employment@framemakers.com

General Help

Articles Wanted

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Astrology/Psychics

Land, Lots, Acreage for Sale

Business Opportunities

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Genuine Opportunity.

PT/FT. Experience Not Required. If You Can Shop - You Are Qualified! www.MyShopper Jobs.com

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WORK OPPORTUNITIES + TRAVEL Childcare positions in Unites States, air fare, medical etc. provided. Childcare in Holland, New Zealand, Australia, Spain, England, China, etc. Different benefits apply. Hotel jobs in England. Teach in South Korea, air fare, medical etc. provided.

Apply at: 902-422-1455 Email: scotiap@ ns.sympatico.ca

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General Help

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Also provide elderly/ child care.

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Auctions & Sales

Auctions & Sales

Articles for Sale

Put your BEST foot forward Get the TCN Advantage

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Slightly used, easy to operate controls with maple head and foot boards and side rails. $650 or best offer.

Please contact me at 416-726-6841.

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APTS FOR RENT BROOKBANKS- 2 bdm. condo-styled suites available. Clean, quiet well-maintained property. 5 appliances, central air, two full baths, seasonal pool, gym and social room. Call today for a viewing 1-866-785-0351 17 Brookbanks Drive realstar.ca.

WESTON’S FINEST!!

Residences at Weston, 33 King Street, Toronto.

Bachelor, Jr 1 bdm. and 1 bdm. suites available.

Beautiful wood flooring, central air, utilities included. Seasonal pool, tennis court and fitness center.

Visit our Daily Open House!! 1-888-856-1765 realstar.ca.

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

25 years experience.

Richard & Janet 416-431-7180 416-566-7373 Articles for Sale (Misc.)

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper HOT TUB (SPA) Covers Best Price, Best Quality.

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Storage Auction at Smart Stop

4548 Dufferin St. North York, ON. 416-665-4441 Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Registration: 9:00am. and Auction: 10:00am Brock and Seven Auctions, Lic#T83-0239063

ANTIQUES

& Collectibles Wanted

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GARAGE SALES Huge 4 Gamily Garage and Content Sale 87 Aviemore

(off Islington between Steeles & Finch)

Sat., July 27th & Sun., July 28th, 8am-5pm Housewares, clothes, tools, collectibles. Too much to list!

Home Renovations

Waste Removal

HUGE MARINE & RECREATIONAL AUCTION!!!

Saturday/ July 27th/ 8 A.M. Boats/ Trailers, RV’s, Travel-Trailers, 5th-Wheels, ATV’S/ PWC’s. For full listings & pictures visit www.aeroauctions.ca Online Bidding available.

CONSIGNMENT WELCOME. 1-866-375-6109 Barrie, ON.

BUILDER/ GENERAL CONTRACTORS RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL. Finished basements.

Painting.

Bathrooms.

Ceramic tiles. Flat roofs. Leaking basements. Brick/chimney repairs. House additions 905-764-6667, 416-823-5120

ALWAYS CHEAPEST!

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

CEILINGS repaired.

Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint. We fix them all! www.mrstucco.ca 416-242-8863

DICK’S HOME Improvements. Reliable, experienced, top quality service. Renovate an entire home or room.

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

All Garbage Removal! Home/ Business.

Fast Sameday!

Free Estimates!

Seniors Discounts.

We do all Loading & Clean-ups!

Lowest Prices.

Call John: 416-457-2154 Seven days

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

Quick & careful!

EMERGENCY?

Want to get your business noticed?

Let your community know with a personal message.

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Plumbing

416-677-3818 Rock Bottom Rates!

Birthday?

Anniversary?

Memoriam?

Call

Waste Removal

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

Electrical CERTIFIED MASTER Electrician.

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

Decks & Fences

Masonry & Concrete

Moving & Storage

0 ALL DECKS built in 1 day. Highest quality. Lowest Prices! Free design and estimates. Call Mike 416-738-7752 www.griffindecks.ca

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

All masonry work.

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

XPRESS MOVERS$45/hr. 2, 3, or 4 men available with any size truck. Short notice ok.

Free storage available.

416-845-4279

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

For Free Estimate Call Peter: 647-333-0384 www. stardustconstruction .com

Call

MOVING

From $40/hr Local, Long Distance Packing Service FREE Boxes FREE Storage Junk Removal Insured All sized trucks

www.toromovers.ca

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to plan your advertising campaign today!

Moving & Storage

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Get Noticed.

Carpet & Upholstery

Flooring & Carpeting

Appliance Repairs/ Installation

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

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

CARPET UPHOLSTERY steam cleaning any 4 rooms, hallway and Appliance Repairs/ stairs $90. Sofa set $60.

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

ALL CITI APPLIANCES. 416-890-2894 Appliances repaired professionally. 35 years exFridge’s, Flooring & Carpeting perience. coolers, washers, dryers, stoves. Central TAI HARDWOOD Floor- Air Conditioning & Heating. New floors installed. ing. (416)281-3030 Old floors refinished.

Fast, friendly service.

Low prices. Free estimates.

Call Tai: 416-816-5322

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Check Out The Apartments For Rent Section!

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At RBC Insurance®, we offer : ■

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RBC Insurance store near you: Shops at Don Mills

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Home, auto and travel insurance is underwritten by RBC General Insurance Company. Life and health insurance is underwritten by RBC Life Insurance Company.

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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

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Auctions & Sales

HOME IMPROVEMENT Directory HEATING & COOLING

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

69.95

416 419-1772

Knob and tube replacement LED Lighting Aluminum wire reconditioning Permits and inspections

Pot lights Service upgrades Breakers/Panels FREE ESTIMATES

*10 Year Warranty

- PORCHES, STEPS, WALKWAYS - CONCRETE, STONE & BRICK WORK - BASEMENT LEAK REPAIR - PORCH ENCLOSURES & RAILINGS - 3 YEAR WARRANTY DON’T PAY FOR 1 YEAR! O.A.C.

18 YEARS WITH THE SAME NAME AND NUMBER

•New Construction

•Renovations

•Custom Built Homes •Restorations •Additions

•Drawings and Permits

Free Estimates 905-426-9799

CONSTRUCTION

416-497-6495

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Larry’s Air Care

Heating & Air Conditioning

416-706-9861

Call for details 647-448-8773

CONCRETE & PAVING

416-493-4400 or Email:

distribution@insidetoronto.com

REPAIRS

REPAIRS

Since 1990

ROOFING REPAIRS Co. LOW COST REPAIRS EAVESTROUGH CLEANING ALL TYPES OF ROOF REPAIRS

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*Senior Discounts * Pay per visits * No long term contracts required Other services also provided.

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QUALITY CUSTOM HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SUMMER MOWING SPECIAL STARTING FROM ONLY $20.

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NEED HELP???

WE DO IT ALL!!! bathroom & kitchen renovations framing & drywall electrical & finished basements junk removal

FREE ESTIMATES

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No Job Too Small

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Fence & Deck

NO DOWN PAYMENT FOR SENIORS!

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Since 1967!

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Metro License #PH23521

LANDSCAPING, LAWN CARE, SUPPLIES

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

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

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES

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BEST RATES AND SERVICE IN TOWN

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ELECTRICAL

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

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Fully Licensed & Insured

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Roof Repair Experts

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

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

416-248-0211

GEO ROOFING

• Shingles • Skylight • Flat • Chimney • Eaves • Repair

416-878-7667

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TREE/STUMP SERVICES GTA TREE SERVICE

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• Experts in Removal of Dangerous Trees • Trimming, Pruning • Stump Removal • Ash Borer Treatment • $2 million Liability + WSIB SUMMER SAVINGS 10% OFF! Call Bobby 416-828-TREE (8733) www.GTAtree.com

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• Tree & Shrub Removals • Pruning • Planting Landscape Design • FREE ESTIMATES 24hr Emergency Service

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$

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+HST PER MONTH

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