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DARE2DANCE: Victoria Park Secondary School student Grace Gutierrez, centre, and the rest of the school’s troupe perform during the 2012 Toronto District School Board Dare2Dance competition semi-finals held Tuesday night at Monarch Park Collegiate. The next round of semi-finals takes place tonight.

Revitalization will bring ‘new life’ First phase of Lawrence Heights plan OK’d at community council LISA QUEEN lqueen@insidetoronto.com Andrew “Jaydahmann” Cox is passionate about what the revitalization of Lawrence Heights will do for his isolated, deteriorating and troubled neighbourhood. “Revitalization means new life. The community, the people, the infrastructure needs new life. Don’t deny the community its right,” the young man said at Tuesday’s

meeting of North York Community Moving Council. forward in “ We’r e j u s t LAWRENCE asking for our HEIGHTS just due, so please put this plan forward.” AT ISSUE Councillors unanimously approved the first phase of the massive redevelopment project on a 10.6-hectare (26-acre) site, which includes Bagot Court, the mirror

Bredonhill Court, Varna Drive, Cather Crescent, Leila Lane, and Ranee Avenue in the area of Allen Road and Ranee. That means 233 aging Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) social housing units will be demolished and replaced and an additional 824 market-value residential units will be built, all around the Ranee entrance to Yorkdale subway station. The first phase of the revitaliza-

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tion is expected to take about six years. The entire revitalization project will take about 20 years to replace 1,208 social housing units with new homes, along with 4,100 new units of market housing. The new community will offer residents trail networks, schools, parks, open space, a community centre and stores. A resident of the neighbourhood since 1989, Cox said he has seen the vibrancy and energy sapped >>>approval, page 5

City hosts two Remembrance Day events in North York

The City of Toronto will hold two Remembrance Day events in North York Sunday. Sunnybrook Health and Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Ave., will host a ceremony inside Warriors Hall, K Wing, at 10:15 a.m. A ceremony will also take place inside the George Weston Recital Hall at Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St., at 10:45 a.m.

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Above left, a group of children participate in a preview event for the 2012 Santa Claus Parade on Friday. In the rest of the photos, Santa and Mrs. Claus speak to members of the media. Staff photos/Nick Perry

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hen Pat Mighton’s daughters asked what she wanted for her birthday, the 70-year-old had her answer ready. “I said I wanted to be a celebrity clown in the Santa Claus Parade,” said the New Dundee, Ontario resident. “It was something I heard about last year and I thought, wouldn’t that be fun.” Unbeknownst to Mighton, her daughters Kathy and Wendy contacted parade officials and asked if they could donate the $1,200 needed to be a Celebrity Clown, which is normally reserved for business professionals. “I was quite surprised,” Mighton said when she found out she would be one of several clowns leading the six and a half kilometre route decked out in pink wig, clown make-up and a one-piece costume. “It’s such a fun, neat thing to do. I feel wonderful, I feel like a kid.” Mighton was on hand at Santa’s workshop near Weston Road and Wilson Avenue Friday as details

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Peter Beresford, president of the Toronto Santa Claus Parade, welcomes members of the media Friday to a preview event for the parade.

for the 108th Santa Claus Parade were revealed. The parade, to be held Sunday, Nov. 18, will feature more than 23 floats, hundreds of costumed participants and live bands. The parade will get going at Christie Pits on Bloor street, east of Ossington Avenue, at 12:30 p.m. and head east to Avenue Road. It will then turn south before continuing east on Wellington Street before ending at St. Lawrence Market at Front and

Jarvis streets. The Santa Claus Parade is teaming up with the CFL this year, as the football league is celebrating the 100th Grey Cup Festival Nov. 15 to Nov. 25. A CFL float, complete with a 14-foot replica of the Grey Cup, will make its debut during the parade. The 100th Grey Cup Festival is a 10-day, 11-night festival encompassing over 50 events ranging from traditional team parties, galas and player awards to a football film festival and family fun zone at various venues, including Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Yonge Dundas Square. special helpers sought Also new this year, for a $100 donation kids can become one of Santa’s Special Helpers and will have their names written on a float. Organizers have also revived Eaton’s Santa Claus Parade colouring book from 1952, which is available online for download. And four kids aged eight to 10 will have a chance to win a spot on Mrs. Claus’ float by random draw by entering online.

The broadcast will include greetings from entertainers Taylor Swift, Adam Lambert, Demi Lovato, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lana Parrilla, Cody Simpson, Dr. Oz and Erica Durance. Santa’s float will be equipped with a Santa Cam to capture the crowd as parade-goers watch Santa make his way through the streets. Snapshots will be posted on the Santa Claus Parade website and available for print about three days after the parade. red nose drive Canadian Tire launched its Red Nose Drive Friday at 30 stores across the GTA in support of its Jumpstart program, a national charitable program helping financially disadvantaged kids participate in organized sport and recreation. Half the proceeds from the $2 noses will go to Jumpstart and the other half to the Santa Claus Parade. “I’m really happy to be back,” said Mrs. Claus, who last year debuted her very own float. Noting his slimmer waist line, Santa said he’s been exercising

and encouraged children to leave fruit, not cookies, when he drops off presents next month. Dressed as a knight, this is the second year Eamon Sheppard will participate in the parade. “My sister did it three years ago and it looked fun,” said the nineyear-old, adding his favourite part last year was waving to his family as the parade went by. With a smile never leaving her face, Mighton said she wasn’t exactly looking forward to her birthday last August. “I was dreading turning 70,” she said. “I felt like I was making a turn, like that number meant I was over the edge. But (being in the parade) has given me a whole new lease on life.” Her supportive husband, Dennis, agreed. “She’s very excited and enthusiastic about this and we are very excited and enthusiastic about this,” he said of himself and their daughters. And the best part? “I get to keep the costume!” beamed Mighton. For contests or information, visit www.thesantaclausparade. com

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s recognition of our veterans a case of “out of sight, out of mind?” It shouldn’t be, but it’s a question worth asking. When it comes to Remembrance Day observance, there has been a noticeable shift in recent years. And it’s an inevitable one. Fewer and fewer veterans from earlier conflicts such as the Second World War and the Korean War are with us. Given the passage of time, there is always a risk of the importance of such obserour view vances being diluted for the next generation. This can’t happen. Too Support for much has been sacrificed. But with the ongoing conflict in our veterans Afghanistan, in which Canadians are playing and have played a still strong significant role, we have fresh, contemporary examples of the struggles our veterans endure – both during and after they serve. There is greater public awareness of post-battlefield conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), that our veterans must cope with. The good news is Canadians have strong opinions on these issues. A recent Nanos survey says 94 per cent of Canadians believe we have an obligation to ensure modern veterans find meaningful employment after they’ve finished their service. Another 88.9 per cent believe all veterans, whenever and wherever they served, should be honoured on Remembrance Day, even though 82.1 per cent of Canadians think primarily of veterans of the First World War and the Second World War on Remembrance Day. And, 51.8 per cent believe the support veterans receive for conditions such as PTSD is inadequate. The survey was released by Commissionaires, an organization dedicated to ensuring “meaningful employment opportunities” for former members of the Canadian Forces and other organizations dedicated to safety and security. Issues such as employment opportunities for veterans aren’t necessarily front of mind in our collective consciousness. But they must be part of a growing realization that any investment in our country’s defence budget must take into greater consideration the effects – physical, mental, psychological – on those who serve our country. The survey results suggest we value the contributions of our veterans and believe more should be done for them. That’s good. Getting our voices heard to enable meaningful change for our modern veterans is the next step. Reach out to your Member of Parliament to make it known how you feel. While always remembering the sacrifices of the past, we must also ensure ongoing, stable support for our modern veterans. Toronto Community News is a division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. The Mirror is a member of the Ontario Press Council. Visit ontpress.com newsroom

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To the editor: Re: ‘Jarvis Street bike lanes will be removed by November’, insidetoronto. com, Oct. 4. While I appreciate the efforts by our current councillors to try and shorten motorists’ travel time on Jarvis Street, I think the decision was a mistake. Many residents are angered by the decision, and councillors have not taken their wants and needs into consideration. Yes, there is a potential to improve travel time for motorists, but it is making the people who rely on the Jarvis Street bike lanes less safe. Also, the money that is going to be spent on the removal of the bike lanes can be used on other parts of the city. I think city council should take more thought in residents’ wants and needs that will in the end create the better city. XinYi Zhang

November and poppies are now a perfect fit

don’t want to brag, but I feel like I’ve got the world by the tail. Well, maybe not the world exactly. The tail I’ve got a hold of is kind of kind of furry for the world. It could belong to my brother and sister-in-law’s basset hound, Spot, for all I know. But I digress. The point is, I couldn’t be better. Ever since November began, everybody keeps tossing compliments my way. Hey Jamie, looking good. Did you just get back from a long vacation? Hey Jamie, what’s that swagger all about? Are you seeing somebody? Hey Jamie, what’s up with that extra bounce in your step? Have you been working out? Are you eating better? Are you getting more beauty sleep? Did you spring for a new wardrobe? Did you switch barbers? Did you join Hair Club For Men? Have you called Jenny? Have you emailed Jenny? Have you

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tweeted Jenny? Did Justin Bieber just make you his Facebook friend? I’ve heard ’em all. Truth be told, there’s no mystery as to why November has gotten off on the right foot for me. I’m doing one thing differently these days than I used to do at this time of year. For the first time, I’m wearing Remembrance Day poppies that don’t fall off. When I put a poppy on now it stays put. Last year at this time I wrote a column about how frustrated I was about losing poppies all the time. It seemed as soon as I affixed one, it vanished into thin air. That has always troubled me. Not that I minded

buying new poppies, mind you. I know the money goes to a good cause. But I wanted the poppies to remain in place so I could show my support to veterans, their families and the families of fallen soldiers; to let them know just how much I appreciated the sacrifices they made for me and the rest of the country. I mentioned in that piece the many pointers I’d received from friends about how to keep poppies stationary and a lot of you out there kindly took the time to write me offering your advice. The tip you mentioned most often was replacing the poppy stick pin with a Canadian flag lapel pin. That was my fave, so that’s the one I chose. For all those who suggested it, I am truly grateful. It has worked like a charm. My poppy doesn’t miraculously disappear anymore after I hang up my jacket

in the closet. My poppy doesn’t dematerialize when I bump into somebody on a crowded bus, streetcar or subway. My poppy doesn’t automatically evaporate the moment the wind picks up. And it’s still on my hockey jersey after a little jostling in the corners. It even remains motionless on my T-shirt after I stand on my head doing yoga. My poppy can handle anything now, no sweat. It’s one tough cookie. And I couldn’t be happier. So world, basset hounds or whatever it is I thought I had by the tail – don’t feel bad. I still love you. But, the fact is, I’m afraid it just doesn’t get any better than a Remembrance Day poppy that refuses to budge. n 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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>>>from page 1 the community over the years as residents of Lawrence Heights felt more isolated. Community leader Abdirizack Hersi agreed the neighbourhood is segregated from the surrounding community, adding residents are upset they are living in aging and unhealthy social housing homes built decades ago. The community needs the revitalized Lawrence Heights to provide economic opportunities, safety and security, new infrastructure and human investment, he said. TCHC president Eugene Jones said council’s approval of the first phase of the development is an important step in transforming the area. “Phase one will kick-start the rebirth of the entire Lawrence Heights neighbourhood,” he said. Councillors also spoke enthusiastically about the revitalization. “At last, we are moving forward,” said EglintonLawrence Councillor Josh Colle, whose ward includes Lawrence Heights.

“I would suggest the need for change in this community has never been more acute. We’re burying another young man.”

‘Phase one will kick-start the rebirth of the entire Lawrence Heights neighbourhood.’ –TCHC president Eugene Jones Marvin Engelbrecht, 24, was shot at an address on Flemington Road on Oct. 29 and later died. He was found with a gunshot wound to the head just after midnight and taken to hospital, where he died. Shootings happen so often in Lawrence Heights that people are almost immune to the regular reports of violence in the neighbourhood, Colle said. The revitalization will not only provide new roads and sewers, but will offer residents a “normal community”

not cut off from surrounding neighbourhoods, he said. “It is time to move forward. It is long overdue,” Colle said. York West Councillor Anthony Perruzza said he was moved by Cox’s presentation. “He talked about ‘Give us life, give us hope’ and essentially that is what this (revitalization) does,” he said. Perruzza dismissed complaints that the new development will add to traffic snarls in the area, saying NIMBYism (not in my backyard) is the biggest impediment to revitalization. When he weighs “Hope and opportunity, give me life” against “Don’t give me any more traffic,” he said the decision to vote for the development is easy. “We have an opportunity here to do something good. Not only for the people who live in Toronto Community Housing but for people who live in the entire neighbourhood,” Perruzza said. “We need to find a way to fast-track through the impediments.”

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which had sprinklers that activated. The blaze was brought under control at 4:09 p.m. Strapko said the cause was “improperly discarded smoker’s articles.” Damage is estimated at $175,000. The highrise was evacuated. No one was injured. Sixteen fire trucks and 60 firefighters were on scene.

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Second MPP to toss hat into Ontario Liberal leadership race LISA QUEEN lqueen@insidetoronto.com With a handful of teachers protesting outside, veteran Don Valley West MPP Kathleen Wynne launched her bid for the leadership of Ontario’s Liberals Monday in North York, painting herself as the best candidate to reconcile her party with teachers and civil servants furious with her government’s public sector wage freeze. The Liberals have to rebuild now-tense relationships with teachers and public sector workers and Wynne pledged to sit down with them to find common ground while recognizing the need to balance the government’s financial books in light of Ontario’s economic challenges. But while Wynne stressed

the need to repair partnerships, she didn’t say she would repeal wage freeze legislation if she is elected leader at the Jan. 25 leadership convention in Toronto. A handful of teachers protested the legislation outside the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre near Wynford Drive and Don Mills Road after they were asked to leave the hall where about 300 Wynne supporters listened to the former education minister announce her leadership bid. Scarborough teacher Istvan Szentes said Wynne has been a supporter of teachers in the past and educators hope she would support repealing the legislation. Inside, Wynne spoke against the politics of divisiveness, saying she wants to communicate with and bring together business leaders, young people, environmentalists, city dwellers and rural residents. “I know government can be fiscally responsible and still be a force for good,” she said, adding middle ground is the firmest place to stand.

“I will keep working to bring people together to find that common ground. Politics is not, by definition, vicious or polarized.” Standing beside Wynne on stage was Willowdale MPP David Zimmer. He later told The Mirror he is supporting Wynne because she is in the best position to reach out to teachers and public sector workers, she has the ability to understand policy and effectively communicate it to Ontarians and she is the best candidate to fight off political threats from NDP leader Andrea Horwath. Until she resigned her cabinet position last Friday in advance of her leadership bid, Wynne was minister of municipal affairs and housing. First elected to Queen’s Park in 2003, Wynne served as transportation minister from 2010 to 2011 and as education minister from 2006 to 2011. She is the second candidate to enter the leadership race. Toronto Centre MPP Glen Murray threw his hat into the ring Sunday.

Kathleen Wynne announces her candidacy for the Ontario Liberal Party at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in North York Monday evening. Staff photo/Nick Perry

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s it fair to say we’re into a crisis of confidence in big municipal government in eastern Canada? Or if not government, then mayors? Montreal Mayor Gerald Tremblay lent some truth to this this week when he quit his job over allegations of corruption within his party, allegations he firmly denies. And here in Toronto... well, Rob Ford’s not resigning over corruption allegations. But there are a couple of bus-loads of commuters – who stood out in the rain last Thursday after their Finch Avenue buses were rerouted to provide shelter to Ford’s football team – who probably wish he would step down. The question for Mayor Ford is just what job he should quit. And really, the best thing he could do is follow Tremblay’s example and quit coaching football. As absurd as it sounds, the gridiron has been the root of much of Ford’s undoing.

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While in interviews, he’s claimed the biggest problems in his first two years have to do with reading and talking on the phone while driving, the biggest problem has been what also seems to be his greatest love. Pending a judge’s ruling, the mayor could lose his job over the way he comported himself around his football charity. In the meantime, it’s made him into a truant at council, as he leaves to coach his team at Etobicoke’s Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School while council and his committee deal with key city business. And now, this business with the TTC buses that were re-routed. As I write this, it’s unclear how exactly passengers ended

up being ordered off the buses so they could be rerouted. Ford says he didn’t do it. But it becomes a matter of appearances. Ford has shown in all sorts of ways that his team is a priority for him. At times, it seems it’s a bigger priority than his constituents. It may well be that this isn’t so. But it also shouldn’t appear so. That is something Tremblay understood as he resigned from office. Ford shouldn’t resign from office over his love of football. But he should recognize it has become more than a distraction from his day job. It has cumulatively destroyed confidence in his office. Football has been a demanding mistress for Ford, and he needs to call it off and renew his vows with the Torontonians who elected him. n David Nickle is the Mirror’s City Hall columnist. His column appears every Thursday. Contact him at dnickle@insidetoronto.com

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York University will spearhead new research into autism spectrum disorders, the federal government announced Monday. A new research chair position will investigate innovative approaches to improving the lives of people living with autism and associated disorders, said Dr. Colin Carrie, parliamentary secretary to Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq. York University’s Dr. Jonathan Weiss was named the new chair of the autism spectrum disorders

treatment and care research program. He and his team will examine why people with autism disorders are more likely to develop mental health problems. In addition to evaluating new treatment strategies, Weiss and his team will also look at approaches people with the disorders can use to deal with stressful events such as bullying and examine ways of improving access to care. “The majority of people with

Spectrum Disorders Alliance, NeuroDevNet, which is a Canadian network dedicated to helping children overcome neurodevelopmental disorders, and the Sinneave Family Foundation. The government and partners have committed $1 million over five years to support the chair. York University announced matching funds, along with its partner, the Spectrum of Hope Autism Foundation. –TCN staff

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Casino: committee wants better sense of benefits The question of whether to invite casino operators to set up one or more gambling halls in Toronto will be going to public consultations, but Toronto’s Executive Committee

has voted to ask for a better sense of what the city will get out of the deal as those consultations occur. The motion came from Mayor Rob Ford’s Executive Committee Monday after a day of deputations on a report by Toronto’s city manager Joe

Pennachetti, and an accompanying report from Ernst & Young. The report extolled general economic benefits for Toronto, and laid out a tantalizing proposal for revenue sharing that could garner as much as $168 million a year for Toronto, or

as little as $18 million. At the top end, Pennachetti told the committee that could mean an end to the city’s perennial financial woes. But when it came turn for Rod Phillips from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) to speak,

he wouldn’t commit to the high end of the revenue sharing plan – which would be one of the sweetest deals any municipality on the continent receives. “We want to have a discussion with the city manager,” said Phillips, who said the revenuesharing arrangement would likely be negotiated before council voted in March. Councillors both on and off the committee doubted the city could pull it off. “The revenue numbers are being forecast on the basis that we can steal gamblers from Asia – then they’re going to land in Vancouver, and we’re saying that they won’t stop at the Casinos in Vancouver, skip Las Vegas and come to Toronto,” said Trinity-Spadina Councillor Adam Vaughan. “That’s the model. And if there’s anything wrong with that model, we’ll make less money.” Willowdale Councillor and committee member David Shiner said he needed a clearer picture of the finances before he could even consider supporting it. “I want to know what the OLG is prepared to put on the table, and the casino operators as well because without that you can’t vote on anything,” he said. “I think we have to understand that.” Nearly 50 deputations came to talk to the committee, a good many of them workers and management from

the Woodbine racetrack in northern Etobicoke. While the OLG has made it clear it would prefer a downtown location, management at Woodbine said removing slot machines from the racetrack and putting them in a Toronto casino would destroy the historic racetrack. Nick Eaves, president of Woodbine Entertainment Group, told the committee at least one of the two casinos planned for the GTA should be integrated with the racetrack. “We believe that being integrated into the OLG’s new plan is the only way to turn the risk into a real opportunity,” he said, pointing out that Woodbine provides 7,500 jobs locally and 15,000 across the province. The committee also heard about the potential social and health costs of locating a major casino. Dr. Nigel Turner, from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, has studied gambling addiction and said a major casino would definitely help create more problem gamblers. “There is considerable evidence that casinos have a negative impact on the health of individuals,” he said, pointing out that people with gambling problems often experience depression, addiction to other drugs and alcohol, and have a greater potential for suicide. “When a person empties out their financial resources... a lot of people think suicide’s their only option,” said Turner.

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Toronto’s senior Tier 1 high school football finals are set for this week for both the public and Catholic boards. The winners from the two games will meet each other in next week’s Metro Bowl quarter-final game Thursday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. at Birchmount Stadium.

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Toronto police Sgt. Jack West stops Kira Lynn Laurin on Monday after he spotted her crossing Danforth Avenue with earphones on. The pedestrian stop was part of the Toronto police ‘Step Up and Be Safe’ awareness campaign spotlighting the dangers of texting and earphone use while walking.

First up is the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) final today at 2 p.m. at Esther Shiner Stadium between Etobicoke’s Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School (coached by Mayor Rob Ford) and North York’s

Senator O’Connor. Both teams won their semifinals last week, Don Bosco 38-0 over fellow Etobicoke rival Father Henry Carr; and Senator O’Connor 27-7 over fellow North York rival Chaminade. Those four schools were tops in the regular season in their six-team league as follows: Don Bosco (5-0), Senator O’Connor (4-1), Chaminade (3-2) and Father Henry Carr (2-3). The game is preceded at noon by the TCDSB junior final between Chaminade and Etobicoke’s Michael Power/St. Joseph’s.

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Police hope to persuade pedestrians not to talk on cellphones or text while crossing the street as part of a week-long safety campaign launched this week. “Even though it’s not against the law, it’s a real huge safety risk,” Sgt. Jack West said on Monday. Police usually see a spike in the number of pedestrians struck by vehicles in November. The Step Up and Be Safe campaign, which ends Sunday, aims to prevent that. “When one pedestrian

gets killed, there’s a human devastation that’s carried on,” West said. “There’s a ripple effect into the trauma room. You have families, you have friends, children. Everybody feels the hurt, not just the deceased.” Nineteen pedestrians have died in collisions in Toronto so far this year, representing about half of all traffic fatalities. West suggested pedestrians wear bright clothing and cross at signalized intersections. The fine for jaywalking is $50. “I think if pedestrians can

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We are currently seeking reliable and motivated individuals who are available to work part-time up to 19 hrs/ week on Thursday, Friday evenings and Saturdays. Responsibilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Collect and distribution papers and flyers to homes in Toronto â&#x20AC;˘ Some postering of recruitment flyers where needed Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent customer service skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work independently and collaborate with District Representatives, ensuring proper follow up â&#x20AC;˘ Well organized, professional, enthusiastic, self -starter and flexible â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of the City of Toronto an asset â&#x20AC;˘ All applicants must have a valid license and a reliable vehicle â&#x20AC;˘ Accepted candidate must hold business insurance on their vehicle â&#x20AC;˘ Compensation includes hourly-wage and car allowance Please fax your resume to Donna Umpleby at 416-675-3470 or Email to dumpleby@insidetoronto.com No later than Nov 16, 2012

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Job Title: Full-time District Service Representative Department: Toronto Community News Circulation Job Summary: The District Service Representative is responsible for ensuring that all distribution products in their assigned geographic area are deliv-ered in a timely and appropriate manner, and that delivery contrac-tors are trained and provided with the necessary tools to complete their job efficiently. Position Accountabilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain your assigned area of responsibility, which will included a contracted carrier force and all houses within the boundaries that are assigned by the Circulation Manager. â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure that all newspapers, inserts, and other distribution products are delivered in a timely manner. This includes working closely with the carrier force and when necessary could include delivery of a route. â&#x20AC;˘ Recruit and train new carriers to ensure that all routes are covered and terminate contracts where appropriate. Maintain sufficient carrier waiting (prospect) lists or establish new ones. â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain all records concerning carriers and routes including financial records and complaints â&#x20AC;˘ Address customer concerns in a professional and timely manner while ensuring the concerns are resolved and the carriers are aware of the concerns â&#x20AC;˘ Investigate and resolve delivery issues where required â&#x20AC;˘ Drop off supplies to carriers including elastics and carrier bags as required. â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain records as directed by our policies and procedures Competencies/Skills and Experience: â&#x20AC;˘ Strong customer service skills â&#x20AC;˘ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent verbal and written communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work within a fast-paced, team oriented environment â&#x20AC;˘ Previous experience in a newspaper environment an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Physical activity - walking, lifting up to 10Ibs â&#x20AC;˘ Reliable vehicle and valid drivers license required â&#x20AC;˘ CPIC(Canadian Police Information Centre) clearance certificate required prior to approval on applicant All interested candidates should forward their resume no later than Friday, November 16, 2012 to: gceresoli@insidetoronto.com

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AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN CONTRACTOR Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling, Drywall, Painting Bathrooms, Kitchens Basements, Counters, Closets, Flooring, Windows/Doors, Fences, Decks, Additions Lester 416-223-0226 BUILDER/ GENERAL CONTRACTORS RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL. Finished basements. Painting. Bathrooms. Ceramic tiles. Flat roofs. Leaking basements. Brick/chimney repairs. House additions 9 0 5 - 7 6 4 - 6 6 6 7 , 416-823-5120

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Cleaning/Janitorial

ABSOLUTELY BEST cleaning ladies available. Honest & hard working, attention to detail,

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HARDWOOD FLOOR Specialists. Installations, Resanding, Stains. For estimate call Jim 416-284-6243 or 416-561-9502

A-1 MOVING & Storage Local & long distance. Short notice and negotiable rates. Houses/ apartments/ ofﬁces. Packing available. Ken: 416-658-5307

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ELECTRICAL

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WINDOW COVERINGS 75% off California Shutters

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