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Tale of a Town back in Parkdale ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com With their teardrop trailer Story Mobile in tow, the team from Parkdale’s FIXT POINT have travelled the province collecting stories and telling the tales of towns along the way. Now, FIXT POINT’s artistic

director Lisa Marie DiLiberto and her creative partner and husband, managing director Charles Ketchabaw, are returning to the place where it all began. The first production of ‘Tale of a Town’ explored what is at stake should large corporations move into Parkdale and

small independent shops shut down. Produced by FIXT POINT, a professional theatre and media company, ‘Tale of a Town’ used live music, outlandish characters and audio and video clips to create a heartfelt look at the unique aspects of Parkdale. ‘Tale of a Town’ was then tai-

lored to tell the story of West Queen West, incorporating audio and video recordings of iconic residents. Last summer DiLiberto and Ketchabaw took ‘Tale of a Town’ across the province. “This project that started in 2008 has been keeping our >>>FIXT, page 6

A meeting is planned to discuss a 13-storey mixed use building proposed for 41 Dovercourt Rd. The city will host the community consultation meeting for residents to learn more about the plans for a building with 90 residential dwelling units and approximately 2,300 square metres of non-residential floor area. The meeting takes place April 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Trinity Community Recreation Centre at 155 Crawford St. toronto street smarts program wcycle

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Talking punk, mental health and recovery ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com A remarkable turn of events, lifestyle adjustments and learning to apply coping skills has enabled Craig Lewis to move past mental health challenges and land in a happy, healthy place. “Life does continue to present challenges, there are low points and frustrations, but ultimately life is pretty great,” said Lewis, a native of Boston who will be in Toronto on Friday to share his story in a talk titled Punk, Mental Health and Recovery. “Hopefully (I) make some connections and hopefully make a difference,” he said. Lewis’ story begins in his preteen years in the Boston area. In the mid 80s Lewis was institutionalized in a mental hospital and introduced to the world of punk rock simultaneously.

“When I was first institutionalized there was a woman there, she was a punk rocker and a patient,” Lewis said. “She and I connected, she let me borrow some music and I liked how she dressed.” Lewis was institutionalized for three years and at 18 was put out into the world, into a group home for adults unprepared and not knowing how to take care of himself. “I left that group home to live with punk rockers and that began a long history of living unhealthy and sometimes unsafe, dangerous living situations where I was surrounded by people who were un-supportive and nurturing of my bad habits.” He got into drugs and lived recklessly for nearly 20 years. “I was very ill that whole time and things really came to a point in 2004 when I hit rock bottom and I really wanted

to die.” He made the choice to move to a different part of Boston, got a social worker and started seeing a therapist. “She was the first person to really listen to me,” Lewis said. He started to seek services at the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, which provides vocational and educational training for people with different abilities. He then got involved with a Consumer-Provider program, run by a mental health agency called Cascap, which enabled him to be trained to help others with mental health challenges based on his own experience. “I found out that this was a program for adults with mental illness and the teachers also identified with having mental health conditions and they would teach me how to

become a peer councilor,” Lewis said. “I found this miraculous opportunity after hitting rock bottom.” He graduated from the program and earned a certified peer training certificate. He now works as a mental health worker and when he can, he travels and shares his story. This will be his first trip to Toronto. “I talk about where I come from, about how I got involved in punk rock and the mental health world, I talk about those many years of dysfunction and stagnation,” Lewis said. “And then I talk about how I began to get well and address my issues.” Lewis’ talk is at the Magpie Taproom, 831 Dundas St. W. at 8 p.m. There is a $3 to $5 cover charge for the event. For more information visit the event’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ events/123116347865535/

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Crane ceremony leads up to Meagan’s Walk May 11 JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com What began as a tragedy for the Bebenek family has become a symbol of hope for children living with brain tumours. Meagan Bebenek died due to an inoperable brain tumour on June 17, 2001 and in the years since, her mother Denise and other supporters have hosted Meagan’s Walk, a fundraising campaign that has raised some $2.7 million for pediatric brain tumour research. A special ceremony for this year’s walk – the 12th annual such event – was held at SickKids Hospital on Wednesday, April 10. Students from Meagan’s former school Our Lady of

Sorrows and other Catholic schools dropped off thousands of origami cranes to symbolize hope. The crane ceremony has become a tradition, officially kicking off the drive to get more participants and pledges for Meagan’s Walk. “Twelve years ago, a very special moment happened at Our Lady of Sorrows when thousands of cranes were presented to Meagan,” Denise Bebenek said. “I believe that first crane ceremony was where the seed was planted for Meagan’s Walk.” The leisurely five-kilometre walk will bring participants from Fort York to SickKids, where they will join in a big hug around the hospital to show support for the children being treated inside.

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Students from Our Lady of Sorrows sing as thousands of origami cranes are dropped off at The Hospital for Sick Children last Wednesday in the lead-up to Meagan’s Walk.

The walk began as a community-led initiative and has since grown to where it brings in hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. “There is more happening

in labs now in Toronto, across the country and around the world because everyone’s rolling up their sleeves and helping out with Meagan’s Walk,” Bebenek said.

The April 10 crane ceremony at SickKids saw piles of origami cranes piled on a table as people shared what Meagan’s Walk means to them. SickKids ambassador Tobin Haas, 13, has undergone several treatments at the downtown children’s hospital for a brain tumour that kept recurring. He knows first-hand the difficulties children face when living with cancer. “For six weeks, while other children went to school, I went to radiation treatment every day,” he said. “I was glad to be at SickKids because they have the best and nicest doctors.” Holly Norris of De La Salle College noted her cousin was diagnosed with a brain tumour seven years ago, which drove home the importance

of events such as Meagan’s Walk. She pointed out Meagan’s story is all too common, repeating the theme that while Bebenek has become the symbol associated with Meagan’s Walk, there are countless ‘Meagans’ out there battling brain tumours. “It’s easy to stick our heads in the sand rather than tackling the feat of conquering something that seems unconquerable,” she said. “While there is still Meagan anywhere, we will continue to fight.” Meagan’s Walk will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m.

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his week Mayor Rob Ford rolled snake eyes – twice.

First, he allotted only one day for public deputations on the controversial report by city manager Joe Pennachetti on the pros and cons of building a casino in Toronto. Second, Monday marked another attempt to stifle debate with Ford limiting deputations to three minutes from the customary five. This is not the time to limit discussion on a topic of such great importance to Torontonians. Deciding to build a casino in Toronto is not a NIMBY issue, not solely an economic issue and not just a societal issue. It is all of these, and limiting debate is a bad play on the part of the mayor and his executive committee. The very tenet of Pennachetti’s report is to weigh the pros and cons of building a casino in the city. A casino will not solve the city’s ills, but limiting deputations will never highlight the pros or the cons. With more than 200 people registered to speak, it’s apparour view ent Torontonians have something to say. Public should Ford has limited debate on issues before – the service-cuts be heard on deputations from 2011 were important issue cut to two minutes per deputation. Issues that attract an increase in public interest need more debate – not less. To lessen presentation time is also to lessen a speaker’s ability to state their case – whatever that may be. And on a contentious issue like this – however painful it may be to those listening – it’s even more important for those making deputations to have the ability to state their case. Many speakers were against a casino in the downtown core. But there were also voices who support a casino – like representatives from Woodbine racetrack, who are open to expanding their facilities in north Etobicoke. Unfortunately, a location downtown – Exhibition Place or the Metro Toronto Convention Centre – seems ideal for those willing to build a casino. Councillors and the mayor were elected to do the will of the people. Unfortunately, this is not what’s happening here. It would appear those in North York, Etobicoke, Scarborough and areas north of Bloor Street don’t mind building a casino in downtown Toronto – they are the mayor’s base, not those who live in the core. It’s unfortunate this debate is another failed attempt by the Ford administration to hear from the public on a topic that has polarized the city.

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Paying the price for underfunding transit Panda bear The Toronto Region Board of Trade weighed in, and then came Metrolinx. Next week, councillors will begin to talk about a made-inToronto plan to raise the tens of billions of dollars it will take to cover the costs of public transit expansion. Both the business group and the provincial transit agency have proposed a range of revenue tools as they’re called, for public transit. Toronto’s recommendations are narrower. For the first wave of Big Move transit expansion plans, city staff are recommending four possible ways to pay for transit: dedicated development charges, an additional fuel tax, parking levies and sales tax. The politically dicier options of road tolls and a vehicle registration tax reintroduction would show up in later years. Reaction from Mayor Rob Ford was swift and unequivocal following Tuesday’s release of the recommendations. He wouldn’t support any

david nickle the city of them. Public works and infrastructure committee chair Denzil Minnan-Wong came up with a similar, and on-thesurface-of-it more nuanced position: he told reporters the public should know how much they’re paying for public transit expansion per family, and government should tidy up the way it finances big infrastructure projects, before anyone considers charging any more taxes for anything. On the other side of the political spectrum, ParkdaleHigh Park Councillor and Ford critic Gord Perks bemoaned the fact the recommendations excluded income taxes, which are more progressive than the pay-as-you-go options like road tolls and fuel taxes. At least Perks has made it clear he’ll support the measures in the end. That’s something the mayor

and the guy who heads the committee in charge of the roads haven’t indicated. To sum it up: This, Toronto, is why we can’t have nice things. The reality is that for some time now, things haven’t been very nice at all when it comes to getting around the city. Gridlock on the roads is paralyzing; public transit, particularly the subway system, is suffocatingly overcrowded; and the reason for this is simply enough that it is all underfunded, and has been for decades. Or to put it less kindly: we have been underfunding it for decades. We elected politicians on the promise of reduced and frozen taxes and the elimination of small fees and charges, on the willfully-ignorant assumption we might maintain or even increase the services we need and want. Collectively, we have been fools.

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rental more important than military personal, equipment I think it’s good the federal government is considering pay cuts to our military personnel serving combat duty in Afghanistan. The savings will help pay the $10 million needed for panda bear rental. Perhaps in the future, lower hazardous duty pay will help deter young adults from pursuing military service. With fewer soldiers in the field, there will be more money to help pay for the F-35 fighter jet that can’t fly in cold weather. David Dull

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Liberty Village clean up WHEN: 2 to 2:30 p.m. The BIA will provide you with gloves and bags at two pick up points: Liberty Street and Atlantic Avenue or Liberty Street and Fraser Avenue or arrange bags and gloves in advance from the LVBIA office - Christine 416516-1723.

w Sunday, April 21

Party for Honey WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: High Park Zoo, llama pen, 1873 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: torontoparksandtrees.org/high-park-zoo Honey the llama is turning one. There will be cakes and drinks at 2 p.m. Pet the animals, feed the llamas. There will be face painting and a children’s raffle.

w Saturday, April 20 Fieldhouse painting day

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WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Sorauren Fieldhouse, 50 Wabash Ave. CONTACT: Susan, susanvan@rogers.com COST: Free Paint the interior ground floor of the Sorauren Fieldhouse. Contact susanvan@ rogers.com to sign up.

Waterfront meeting WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: May Robinson Auditorium, 20 West Lodge Ave. CONTACT: Andrew Emery, 416-533-0044 Parkdale Residents Association meeting, discussion of the Boulevard Club’s plan to update their facilities as it relates to the Western Waterfront Master Plan and improving public waterfront access.

High Park litter cleanup WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Bloor Street and High Park Avenue and Parkside and High Park Boulevard entrances CONTACT: Rod Muir, rodmuir@ sierraclub Help clean up High Park.

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basketball tournament and poster exhibit WHEN: 5 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre, 220 Cowan Ave. CONTACT: Kalsang Dolma, 416-393-7689 Opening night program includes poster exhibit, youth film screenings, presentations, door prizes, mix and mingle and more. Youth basketball tournament takes place Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. Free. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ events/462914660445751/

Information session WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: JobStart, 219 Dufferin St., Suite 1-C CONTACT: Atul Dave, 416231-2295, a.dave@jobstartworks.org COST: Free Information session on certified general accountant program.

Toronto Cat Rescue Adoptathon WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Pet Valu Liberty Village, 1176 King St. W. CONTACT: 416-538-8592 Join Toronto Cat Rescue for an adoptathon today and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Various adoption fees apply.

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SOS Children’s Villages & Operation Smile WHEN: 8 to 11 p.m. WHERE: School, 70 Fraser Ave. CONTACT: www.kerri-annbutcher.com COST: $30 Join Miss Universe Canada delegate Kerri-Ann Butcher for an evening of dancing, canapes, welcome champagne, prizes and more...all for a great cause.

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Lisa Marie DiLiberto with her creative partner and husband, Charles Ketchabaw, are bringing their Tale of a Town project back to Parkdale, April 18 to 21.

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>>>from page 1 interest and the interest of all our partners and the public through until now,” DiLiberto said. In 2014 FIXT POINT will take the Story Mobile clear across Canada, gathering the stories of main streets and the unique cultures of communities across the country. The goal is to engage with the community through the combination of site-specific performance, audio art, and digital story mapping in order to tell tales across multiple platforms that serve to preserve and promote local heritage and neighbourhood culture. But, this weekend, A ‘Tale of a Town’ is coming back to the place where it all

began. “We are kind of coming back to our roots, but using all of our new tools that we have gathered and built along the way,” Ketchabaw said. On April 18 and 19 the pair will be collecting stories from area business owners. Then on the weekend of April 20 and 21, DiLiberto and Ketchabaw, in conjunction with the Parkdale BIA’s Spring into Parkdale – a weekend filled with sidewalk sales and free family activities – will set up the Story Mobile on the west end of Queen Street West and gather audio recordings of stories from the public. “We are trading tulips for stories,” Ketchabaw said. “We are looking for stories about Parkdale related to the

culture that exists here.” “From there we will put them all together to form a larger piece to create the full collective community memory,” Ketchabaw said. The resulting piece, which combines the audio from the stories with site specific performance, will premier at the LabCab Festival, the multi-arts festival which is moving to Parkdale on July 27 and 28. Ketchabaw said they aren’t sure exactly what form that production will take until they gather the stories and start to pull them together, but it will be theatrical, funny and site specific.

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“I think it’s really important that people see that diabetes is still a cause that’s going strong, and that it’s not only important to donate to this cause, but also to keep yourself active and keep running and healthy,” she said, noting this summer’s fundraising run through one of the most remote, yet visually stunning regions on Earth, will mark her first marathon. “I’ve always wanted to travel and I thought this was a really good opportunity to sort of see the world while raising money for diabetes.” Shelby got involved with the run by joining Team Diabetes, the national activity fundraising program for the Canadian Diabetes Association that raises funds toward diabetes education and services, while also advocating for the cause and breaking new ground toward a cure. Every year, Team Diabetes organizes trips where participants can walk, run, bike or hike in international and Canadian events. This year alone, Team Diabetes will be represented at international marathons in the Cayman Islands, Madrid, Edinburgh, as well as the Iceland marathon, and here in Canada at marathons in

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DiNovo receives PFLAG Ally Award Parkdale-High Park MPP Cheri DiNovo got a celebrity shout-out for her role in advocating and passing Toby’s Law in Ontario. DiNovo was one of three Ontario MPPs honoured with an “Ally” award by Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) at a Monday event at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Rosie O’Donnell, John Alcorn and cast members from Mirvish’s Wizard of Oz joined Toronto PFLAG in honouring MPPs DiNovo, Christine

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Rosie O’Donnell, left, jokes with the crowd during the annual PFLAG Awards Gala at the Ed Mirvish Theatre on Monday. Parkdale-High Park MPP Cheri DiNovo, left, accepts her ‘Ally Award’ for her role in advocating and passing Toby’s Law in Ontario.

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endorsed the expansion of gaming at Woodbine as well as the downtown location. But there was dissent. Paul Ainslie said he’d spoken with his constituents in Scarborough East, and determined the casino would be bad for Toronto, and not deliver everything it promised. “I appreciate that there are 10,000 jobs supposed to come to a downtown casino,” he said. “I’ve got a lot of concerns about the level of income.” Other councillors heard differently. “I don’t support casinos for myself, but I was elected to support the decisions of people in my ward,” said Scarborough Centre Councillor Michael Thompson. “When I speak to some of my constituents and I say, ‘Would you like to pay more taxes?’, they say, ‘No, I’d rather gamble.’” The committee also endorsed a number of amendments. The committee endorsed a request that the city manager talk with the province about merging Exhibition Place with Ontario Place into a single parcel of land. The committee also approved an amendment requiring any proponent provide a minimum of 813,000 square feet of exhibition space and 234,000 square feet of meeting and ballroom space to improve the city’s attractiveness as a convention destination, and that it should support the CNE should it be located at Exhibition Place. The committee did not approve an amendment to formally exclude the port lands from the list of available sites for a downtown casino, although the report itself strongly recommends against that location. The matter will go to Toronto Council in May.

ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com A conversation on casino concerns preceded the motion, but the Board of Governors at Exhibition Place voted by a slim margin on Friday, April 12 to endorse a long-awaited report by city manager Joe Pennachetti on Toronto’s terms for hosting a casino. Exhibition Place is one of two sites being recommended for an integrated resort and casino along with the city’s downtown core. “There are some on this board who are opposed to the idea, but there are some who want more information,” said Councillor Mark Grimes, the Mayor’s Designate on the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place, while making the motion to endorse in principal the options outlined in Pennachetti’s report released earlier in the week.

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The report – which was considered by the city’s executive committee at its meeting this week (see adjacent story) – says the city should impose certain conditions before approving a casino. Those on the board in favour were Wayne Copeland, Connie Dejak, Mark Grimes and Sean Webster; and those against were Michael Layton, Hugh Mansfield and Gord Perks. Councillor Perks, ParkdaleHigh Park (Ward 14), who sits on the Board of Governors, said endorsing the report was a “complete failure on the part of the Board of Governors.” “They took a position that getting a casino is more important than the (Canadian National Exhibition) CNE or the (Toronto International) Boat Show,” Perks said. The board heard from a half-dozen deputants.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT Directory

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HOME RENOVATIONS

ALL-SEASONS Home Improvements

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Waterproofing Chimneys Concrete Roofing Bathrooms Drywall Basements Garages

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2009 Winner

Foundations Brickwork Stonework Siding Kitchens Painting Electrical Permits

Fast – Efficient Service – Guaranteed Seniors 416 B-12561

761-9700

Discount

prlink.insidetoronto.com

PLUMBERS DIRECT

• licensed • honest • reliable • local • experienced • insured • quality workmanship • seniors discount • references

P 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE e 416-997-3063 t www.plumbersdirect.ca e Financing Available r: (Met Lic #P20579)

IDEAL PLUMBING

· 24 Hour Emergency Service · Plugged Drain Repair •Backflow Prevention · Service Specialist · Flat Rates · Fully Insured · No Extra Charge for Evening & Weekends

Master Lic.# 20557

www.idealplumbingdrain.com SASHA 416-371-7137 ALI 416-828-6611

GARAGE LEANING? Ready to fall over?

Garages rebuilt at substantial savings over replacement (single/double) No Permit Required • No Tax Reassesment • No Set Back Issues Just a nice garage at the fraction of the cost of replacement. Of course we also do General Home Renovations

Call Peter: 416-554-3517

renovations P r e c i s i o n •• Complete Decks, Fences, Garages

Home

• Finish Carpentry • Painting • Interior/Exterior I m p r o v e m e n t s • Basements/Bathrooms

References upon request. www.precisionhip.com

Office: 416.320.1897 or 416.259.8305

CHIMNEYS

Bricks & Chimneys Repaired and rebuilt Bricks + mortar colour match House-front, pillars, bricks repaired or replaced

Chris Jemmett Masonry

Tuckpointing 416-686-8095

ELECTRICAL

Burton Electric Inc. 416 419-1772

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

ROOFING

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

Pot lights Service upgrades Breakers/Panels FREE ESTIMATES

Master Electrician * License # 7001220 * Insured www.burtonelectric.ca mark.burton@burtonelectric.ca

CANADIAN

ROOF

MASTERS

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

Save UP TO 15% OFF

Fully Licensed & Insured

416-626-0777

www.canadianroofmasters.com

TREE/STUMP SERVICES

Jacob Tree Service

est. 1997

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

(416) 417-TREE (8733)

EAVESTROUGHS 416-878-4731 EAVESTROUGH BY DESIGN We Accept Intallment Payments Professional Installation Seniors Discount

Master Electrician

EAVESTROUGH • SIDING

(416) 723-1169

DOWNSPOUT DISCONNECTION

Specializing in removal of Knob & Tube & Electrical upgrades.

ECRA/ESA Lic.#7006706

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

ALL TYPES OF ROOF REPAIRS 647-857-5656

Lic. # B21358

ALL TECH ELECTRIC Contact: Jason Sa

Visit

PLUMBING

WWW.CANATASK.COM BONDED AND INSURED

FREE ADVICE AND ESTIMATE

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DOING BUSINESS YOUR WAY DOWNTOWN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

416 603 9156 • downtownautomotivegroup.com Scan to visit downtownautomotivegroup.com

INCREDIBLE DAYS OF APRIL 19 - 20 SPECTACULARSAVINGS FRI. 9 AM - 9 PM • SAT. 9 AM - 6 PM

HUGE SAVINGS VINGS ON •TOY •TOYOTA •TO OYOTA OYOTA TA • LEXUS • INFINITI • HYUND HYUNDAI H YUNDAI • NISSAN • SCION

RALEIGHBIKEOR BROIL KING BBQ

WITH EVERY PURCHASE!

A $450 VALUE

BRING A FRIEND AND GET BOTH BIKE & BBQ A $900VALUE -WITH PURCHASE

GOURMETSNACKSANDBEVERAGES • NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED

Toyota on Front / Scion 524 Front St. W @ Portland 416-703-7700 toyotaonfront.com

Infiniti Downtown Downtown Hyundai 21 Broadview Ave. @ Eastern 549 King St. E. @ Sumach 416-975-2623 416-465-9000 infinitidowntown.net downtownhyundai.com

Downtown Toyota 677 Queen St. E. 416-465-5471 downtowntoyota.ca

Lexus Downtown 740 Dundas St. E. @ DVP 416-603-9100 lexusdowntown.ca

Nissan Downtown 508 King St. E. 416-975-3800 nissandowntown.ca

*One Raleigh Bike or one Broil King BBQ with each purchase (Value $450 – April 19/20 only). If Purchaser brings 2 family members or friends at time of purchase they are eligible for both the Raleigh Bike and Broil King BBQ (Value $900) with a new or used vehicle purchase on April 19 and 20th only. This offer may not be combined with any other offer at any of the DAG Dealerships. Bike and BBQ delivery are dependent on supplier inventory availability. Assembly of Bike and BBQ are not the responsibility of any of the DAG dealerships. Bike and BBQ warranty and service are the BBQ manufacturer and/or the vehicle purchaser’s responsibility and not the responsibility of any DAG Dealership or their respective manufacturer. Terms and conditions apply. Contact or visit your dealership of preference (all contact information above) or visit www.dagcars.ca to get the complete and exciting details on this annual promotion.