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The removal of the bridge will mean the iconic archway leading into the CNE will be temporarily removed. Once the roadway is realigned, the arch will be replaced.

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Inaugural Dundas West Festival Saturday ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com It is no small feat to shut down 12 city blocks of one of Toronto’s main streets – Dundas West.

Helder Ramos, coordinator of the Dundas West Business Improvement Area (BIA), said organizers tried in 2012, but plans didn’t come together.

But they learned a lot of lessons, kept on planning and are now prepared to shut down the street and transform it into a 12-block celebration during the inaugural Dundas West Festival June 8.

“A lot of work and a lot of headaches to organize, but we think it is worth it,” Ramos said.

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“We decided to do the work to make this what we wanted, which is a celebration of what is here.”

A collaboration between the Dundas West BIA and the Little Portugal BIA, Dundas West Fest is billed as an engaging and participatory, car-free celebration of everything local.

“Events are what bring people

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The closure marks an early start on plans to replace the bridge spanning the Lakeshore GO Transit/Metrolinx rail corridor. The century-old bridge had been slated for replacement by 2016, but recent engineering inspections have shown it’s unsafe for vehicles.

In the meantime, bicycles and pedestrians will still be able to cross the bridge.

Temporary bridge Transportation staff will install a temporary bridge that’s expected to be ready in 18 months.

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Toronto’s Portugal Day has a long history ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com

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ach year, around June 10, Toronto’s Portuguese community takes over Dundas Street West. Between Lansdowne and Trinity Bellwoods Park, they parade waving flags, wearing traditional costumes, singing and dancing.

“It is an opportunity for Portuguese immigrants and their descendents to celebrate themselves, to replenish their sense of solidarity and identity and also introduce and display that identity in multiple ways to other Canadians,” explained Gilberto Fernandes, a director with the Portuguese Canadian History Project.

But many might not know where this massive celebration of the Portuguese in Canada came from. started in 1910 Fernandes, who is also a PhD student in history at York University, is writing about the history of Portuguese communities in North America. The origins and celebrations of Portugal Day is something that figures greatly into his research. He explained Portugal Day started in that country in 1910 and has been celebrated ever since on June 10.

It was introduced by the democratic republican government that was in Portugal at the time, who wanted to secularize the Portuguese community by removing the influence of Catholic religion by, among other things, introducing secular holidays, Fernandes said.

“The idea of Portugal Day was to celebrate the nation and they picked that day to coincide with the death of Luis de Camoes, a poet in the 16th Century who shaped much of the Portuguese language and literature.

It wasn’t until the 1960s that the dictatorial Estado Novo turned the holiday into what Fernandes called a propagandistic,

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Above, Portuguese National Day celebrations at Trinity-Bellwoods park. Top right, Clube Recreativo Cultural Desportivo “Os Lusiadas” of Hamilton during Portugal’s national day celebrations, June 10, 1977. Above right, female members of the Banda do Sagrado Coração de Jesus (Sacred Heart of Jesus community band) holding a Portuguese, Azorean and Canadian flag during the June 10th, Portuguese National Day celebrations at Nathan Phillips Square.

ideological and militaristic celebration called ‘Day of Camões, Portugal and the Portuguese Race’.

“It was an opportunity for the dictatorship to promote itself in Portugal and abroad,” Fernandes said, adding that the celebrations started to get bigger in Portuguese immigrant communities, including Toronto, which has the largest Portuguese community in Canada.

The first Portugal Day commemorations in Toronto were organized in 1966 by Father Alberto Cunha, then the head of the Portuguese parish at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

It had several thousand people congregate in the Canadian National Exhibition Coliseum, now the Ricoh Coliseum.

“As the years went by and the political situation changed in Portugal, the regime came to an end in 1974 after the Carnation Revolution, which had

Portugal Day events Some area events planned for Portugal Day include: w June 6, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Alexander Muir Gladstone Public School at 108 Gladstone Ave.: students, parents, teachers, volunteers, local vendors and the community will be gathering on the playground to celebrate Portugal Day. w June 9, beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Helen’s Church: the Portugal Day Parade will make its way east to Trinity Bellwoods Park area. w June 10, at noon at City Hall: the Portugal Day Flag Raising followed by a 2:30 p.m. Proclamation at Queen’s Park. w June 15, 2 to 8 p.m.: Portugal Week 2013 Concert at Downsview Park with a performance by Shawn Desman. very significant impact in Portugal, but also the Portuguese Diaspora – some of the old figures lost their power,” he said. “At the same time the clubs and associations who participated in the parade started to demand more of a democratic organization of the Portugal Day.”

In 1977 the title of the national holiday changed to ‘Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities,’ reflecting the post-imperial government’s commitment to reach out to its Diaspora.

“They started celebrating this transnational, borderless nationhood,” he said.

In 1986, the Alliance of Portuguese Clubs and Associations was founded and started to pool resources to plan something bigger and better for Portugal Day. “That organization has since been responsible for organizing the Portugal Day festivities in the Greater Toronto Area,” he said.

The commemorations of Portugal Day have grown over the years to become the largest public gatherings of Portuguese immigrants and their descendants in Canada. In Toronto they now include a large program of activities that span the month of June, and are highlighted by the parade of community associations and businesses along Dundas St. West.

The city councilor for the area known as Little Portugal, Ana Bailao, said Portugal Day, today, is not just a celebration of the history and heritage of the Portuguese community, but

also of Toronto.

“It is about celebrating the history of Toronto,” Bailao said. “These are the communities that came here and made our neighbourhoods that make Toronto a multicultural, diverse city.”

Bailao has participated in Portuguese Day festivities for many years as well as having been the director of the organization that plans the festivities for one year. She said the celebrations and significance have changed as the community has matured.

“For the first generation there was a huge need to connect to your roots,” she said.

“Now it is more a matter of pride and also showcasing to the second generation. It is more about what it is to be a Portuguese Canadian.”

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hen it comes time to decide on how we’re represented at city hall – specifically the size and number of wards in the city and how they’re divided – Toronto Council must be open to a variety of ideas.

Next week, there’s an Executive Committee report going to Toronto Council on a Ward Boundary Review for the city. Toronto, currently divided into 44 wards, last undertook such a review in 2000.

Since then, the wards’ make-ups and populations have changed. A city manager’s report to the executive committee notes “significant discrepancies among Toronto’s ward boundaries that warrant a review.”

According to the report, any adjustments undertaken would be in place for the 2018 municipal election. our view Mayor Rob Ford, meanwhile, has made his position clear. In his comments at the Executive Important Committee, Ford said he believes debate needs a 25-member council can do the Noting Toronto is expected to citizen input job. receive three more federal ridings (bringing the total to 25), Ford said it’s an opportune time to consider reducing Toronto Council’s ward allotment from two wards per riding to one.

“At the rate we’re going we’re going to have 50 councillors,” Ford warned. “And you see the problems we have with 44 councillors.”

There’s no denying the current 45-member size of council (44 councillors plus a mayor) can be unwieldy at times. There is merit to Ford’s argument. But it’s early in the process. We need to hear many voices.

Toronto Council will do Torontonians a disservice if it restricts itself – without considering any other factors – when defining new ward boundaries. Doing so may discount a more creative solution – one that gives a more effective voice to Torontonians – before it can be even explored. Figuring out what’s best for a diverse, multicultural city and its 140 neighbourhoods will be more complicated than shoehorning them into some cookie-cutter solution.

For Torontonians, this is not only about your representation at city hall. This is about how your neighbourhood fits into the city. This is an important debate that needs your input.

As the process moves along, we urge citizens to take advantage of the “broad engagement and public consultation process” referenced in the report.

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Media told where it stands at city hall these days We news media are stalkers these days at city hall.

We perch outside Mayor Rob Ford’s office, waiting for his noon-hour arrival to demand to know about allegations of smoking crack, cover-ups and staffing changes.

Early on in the multiweek stakeout, a woman passing through city hall called a group of us “vultures.”

A few days later, the mayor apologized for calling us “maggots.”

Can’t say we weren’t told where we stand at city hall these days.

In truth, since the story broke of the possible video of the mayor allegedly smoking crack cocaine, the media has mostly been standing in the hall outside the mayor’s office.

In refusing to answer the pertinent questions in this story, the mayor has all but invited us in.

And we’ve tried to be good house guests.

But it’s becoming clear

david nickle the city this short-term standoff with the mayor’s office could warp accountability and accessibility at city hall for years to come.

Evading questions Absent his press secretary and communications staff, Mayor Ford has taken to seconding city hall security staff to escort him between his parking garage and office doors.

Security has meanwhile made a space to the rear of the mayor’s office, inside the councillors’ secure area, inaccessible to news media who are accredited to enter the space.

There’s nothing illegal in doing this – indeed, the press gallery (and full disclosure, I’m serving as president of the gallery) had lost a battle in negotiating new council-

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Our view...has been that hard questions asking by professional journalists shouldn’t be flagged as a security concern.

approved security access rules, requiring reporters not to linger in the councillors’ common office area.

But the enforcement of the policy is new, and the purpose of that enforcement can only be to allow the mayor and his staff to continue to evade embarrassing questions from reporters – in this case, on a matter of city-wide interest.

This is not a new problem, or one endemic to the Ford administration.

The city’s security team along with a number of politicians have been looking for ways to restrict and even remove media access to councillors’ office areas

since the mayor David Miller administration.

Some councillors were very keen on such a move – often because reporters would, when a politician got into hot water, show up at their office doors with cameras in hand to ask hard questions.

Our view then and now has been that hard questions asked by professional journalists shouldn’t be flagged as a security concern.

Indeed, using the pretext of security to bar those questions from being asked raises a serious public accountability concern.

All of this would be irrelevant, of course, if our elected politicians would come forward and answer the questions put to them.

Or if they don’t wish to do so, they relied on their own resources to muddy the water and left the public service out of it.

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Don’t forget Canadian Memory Championship on June 9 ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com

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rockton Village resident Simon Luisi flips through a deck of playing cards, one-byone, describing the image he associates with each.

The king of clubs is an ivy plant, the eight of spades is a puff for cleaning, the three of spades is a hedge trimmer, the six of clubs is a fish statue and the nine of spades is night clothes.

After 10 cards he recites them back from memory, drawing up each of the images as he goes.

He describes what is happening in his mind as though he is walking through a castle and the things he sees are associated with specific cards.

When he needs to recall t h e c a rd s i n o rd e r, h e retraces his steps through his “memory castle”, visualizing the images in the order he saw them.

This isn’t an inherent skill,

said Luisi, who is in his 40s.

It is a skill he has developed with work and practice.

“It took me five years to be able to memorize a deck in five minutes and recall it in under five minutes,” Luisi said.

“When I was a kid, this was my childhood dream.

I wanted to be able to do this.”

It is a teachable talent that almost anyone can do, Luisi said, adding he is a member of a small club of people who regularly get together at the Toronto Reference Library to practice.

In addition, Luisi is the organizer of the Canadian Memory Championship, now in its second year. He said he started to organize the competition as a means for people to go head to head and gain recognition for their talent in the memory sport.

“Some people can memorize the order of a whole deck in like 25 seconds,” Luisi said, adding the sport

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June 9 event to symbolize ‘development with vision’ ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com

and world we want to live in,” Richardson said.

The plan is to meet at noon on Sunday at a location Richardson will announce 24 hours in advance.

Participants will gather and walk together to the site of the group mediation.

“I believe in the power of imagery, so we are hoping to make a really strong image that is set forth into the world,” Richardson said.

A Ju n c t i o n re s i d e n t , Richardson is also the man behind the Suitman street art mural along both sides of a railway underpass, near Dupont Street and Symington Avenue.

The Suitman flash mob meditation is a partnership with a community association in the west end of Toronto in their fight against developers.

The name of the organization

Meditating is a symbol of mindfulness and vision, while the suit is associated with the business world.

By b r i n g i n g t h e t w o together, artist and filmmaker Joel Richardson said he is hoping to create a powerful image against greedy development in downtown Toronto.

“The idea is that we are going to have people sitting in suits meditating as a symbol of development with vision,” Richardson explained. “We are not against business, but we do want business to have vision.

“Toronto is developing so quickly, but I think it is important we have a real vision of where we are going and the kind of city, country

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The Suitman flash mob, which is meant to symbolize development with vision will take place on June 9. The exact location will be announced 24 hours prior to the June 9.

will be revealed at the same time as the location.

“These people are not against business,” Richardson

said. “The idea is that business is not foreign to us and it doesn’t have to be an enemy or bad, but business can be done fairly.”

Men, women and children are welcome to join the medi-

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tation, but Richardson said wearing a suit is a must as they are attempting to set a world record for most people meditating in suits.

As well as being a social statement, Richardson said

the flash mob meditation is also intended to be an artistic venture and street theatre performance.

He said he is also hoping the event sparks further conversation through the photographs and videos people make of the meditation.

“We are hoping to really document the experience and the images will echo online and be used as a lighting rod to discus the issue,” Richardson said.

The meeting point will be announced 24 hours in advance on Twitter @suitmanpower, at www.facebook. com/joel.richardson1 and joelrichardson.com. Social media, Richardson said, has facilitated a whole new kind of art making in this regard.

“It’s transforming how we are able to organize and reach so many people, create something so much greater than the single person.”

The meeting point will be announced 24 hours in advance on Twitter @ suitmanpower, at www.facebook. com/joel.richardson1 and joelrichardson.com

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Little Italy BIA board meeting WHEN: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe, 715 College St. Regular board meeting.

Roncy Rocks! WHEN: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Roncesvalles Village CONTACT: roncyrocks.com This free event features continuous music on four stages all over Roncesvalles, a public art installation, a juried art show and sale, art activities, interactive workshops, Roncy’s Got Talent kids’ talent show and more.

Wisdom Box WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: High Park library, 228 Roncesvalles Ave. Learn about First Nations life and culture through objects that honour Native traditions and history. All ages.

CHECK OUT OUR complete online community calendar by visiting www.parkdalevillager.com. Read weeks of listings from across Toronto. ly/12qX0kJ Canada’s first concert for dogs. At the event, a 45piece orchestra will play classical music.

Roncesvalles Village Historical Society WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: High Park library, 228 Roncesvalles Ave. Roncesvalles Village Historical Society documents, preserves and promotes the history of the area. It also meets July 4 and Aug. 1.

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Alternative to Metrolinx 16-foot noise wall suggested ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com By contrasting a stark barren noise wall against their lush green landscaped plans for linear parks along the rail corridor’s edge, James Brown and Kim Storey painted a picture of what they believed lands along the Kitchener GO line could become.

Brown & Storey Architects

made a presentation on May 29 at the Gladstone Hotel, outlining a green alternative to the Metrolinx plan to build 16-feet-high concrete noise walls through the communities along the rail corridor including Parkdale, Roncesvalles Village and the Junction.

Brown & Storey’s plan uses trees, green walls, pathways, bridges and community

nodes to both buffer the community from the noise of the trains and to create a linear park along the tracks.

According to the architects, the new rail link doesn’t need to be treated as something that needs to be separated as much as possible in a virtual tunnel.

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“It is not just about the communities on the inside but people coming from all over the world,” Storey said.

“We are loosing an opportunity to brand our city in a really positive way.”

The architects, who were commissioned to make the designs by the Junction Triangle Rail Committee and the Wabash Building Society, are proposing that Metrolinx plant 10,000 trees along the rail corridor, phase in building anything along the corridor in order to see what is actually necessary and desired by the community and assign separate budgets to each of the eight communities who share boundaries with the corridor to develop their own unique approaches and green

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“You have actually provided hope that if the walls are necessary they don’t have to look bad,” said area resident and architect David Oleson following the presentation.

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FABULOUS 3BDRM BUNGALOW!!

Premium 83’ x 150’ lot, high demand Bayview and 16th Ave location. Meticulously well maintained, updated kitchen, large combined living & dining rm, gleaming hardwood floors thru-out, main flr Den, separate entrance to huge finished basement. Fantastic opportunity to buy in one of Richmond Hill’s most prestigious area!!

Sold in 1Wk for 115% of Asking!!

QUEEN WEST VILLAGE!!

ASHBURY VICTORIA

Custom built Classic Victorian inspired all brick 4 bdrm homes in south Etobicoke. Incredible imported high end finishes thru-out, state of the art automation system. Definitely a must see located just minutes to the airport or downtown Toronto!!

Sold For Top $$$!!

HER ANOTLD SO

HER ANOTLD SO Spectacular totally renovated 2 storey! Modern kitchen with granite counter top, gleaming hardwood floors, gorgeous bathrooms, finished basement. New roof, windows & deck, 2 car Carport parking, stone & brick exterior, high demand Trinity Bellwoods area, walk to shops, restaurants, 24 hrs street car and much more only $819,000!!

HER ANOTLD SO

DOWNSVIEW 5BDRM 3 STOREY!!

TOTALLY RENOVATED BEAUTY!!

Huge Oakdale Village home, across from park & play ground, approx. 4530 sq ft, high ceilings, large fenced pie shaped lot, gleaming ceramic & hardwood flrs, family size kitchen, granite countertops, Spacious open concept living & dining rm, fabulous family rm w/fireplace, 5wshrms, double garage & drive plus many extras for $799,900!!

Spectacular custom executive 3+1bdrm 2 storey, brick & stone exterior, opulent open concept layout, high coffered ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, magnificent gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, marble countertop, breakfast bar, & fireplace. Magnificent master bdrm, ensuite w/ soaker tub, glass shower + spa, W/I closet, & sitting area, Sept. entrance to finished bsmnt in-law suite!!

Sold For Top $$$!!

WALK TO SUBWAY!!

ISLINGTON/ LANGSTAFF 276’ FRONTAGE!!

Detached bungalow on approx. 1 acre lot, backing onto the Humber River, fabulous opportunity, Unique property, great location, close to all conveniences, super value for only $699,900!!

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Fabulous Mattamy Built home, thousands spent on upgrades, exotic walnut hardwood, renovated kitchen, granite countertop, French doors to large open concept living and dining room, main floor family room, finished basement pot lights, Jacuzzi tub, professionally landscaped lot and many extras, in Mavis & Britania area for only $729,900!

#1 in West and Central Toronto combined by units of listings sold for all Companies of all Brokers & Sales Representatives 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 according to a study of MLS data prepared by an independent auditor of real estate statistics.

HER ANOTLD SO DETACHED RAISED BUNGALOW!

Located in sought after Cooksville (Port Credit) area. Open concept living and dining room, walk out to large balcony, finished walkout basement, 2nd kitchen. Ideal for entertaining or In-law suite, situated on premium 140ft deep lot, double garage, only $619,900!!

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High demand location on a 148’ deep lot, detached 3+1 bedroom bungalow in Woodbridge, Modern kitchen, new windows, updated roof, garage access door, separate side entrance to finished basement ideal for entertaining or possible In-law suite.

Fabulous nieghbourhood!!

Sold in 1 WK for 100% of Asking!!

FABULOUS QUIET COURT LOCATION!!

Detached 4+2 bdrm executive 2 storey gem, premium pie shaped lot, thousands spent on upgrades, circular stairs, new windows, large deck, separate entrance to gorgeous finished basement with second kitchen, ideal for entertaining or an in-law suite, must be seen for only $599,900!!

HER ANOTLD SO

THE VICTORIAN! 2790 sq ft classic custom built 2 storey all brick semi detached luxury homes. Located in the Long Branch area, Newly built, select your luxurious finishes PreConstruction price $698,000 Detached Luxury homes Pre Construction prices $798,000

Award winning landscaping, incredible gardeners dream home! Fabulous 50’ x 151’ lot, in high demand Bloor/ Shaver area. Gorgeous renovated 3bdrm home, gleaming hardwood floors, renovated bathrooms, granite countertop, French doors, fireplace, large living & dining rooms, updated windows, in-ground sprinkler system, patio & many extras for only $699,900!!

50’ X 150’ LOT!!

Detached renovated 3+1 bedroom bungalow, stucco exterior, open concept layout, modern kitchen with bkfst bar, separate entrance to finished bsmnt, renovated bathroom, Jacuzzi tub with ambient light, huge back yard, steps to transit, fabulous Jane and Wilson near new Hospital and all conveniences for only $549,900!!

93’ FRONTAGE!!

Premium lot in the Keele / Lawrence area, detached 3bdrm bungalow, garage, private drive, large backyard, separate entrance to finished basement, fabulous neighborhood!!

Sold Fast For Top $$$!!

LUXURY 5 LEVEL!!

Situated on a premium 52’ lot, double door entry, hardwood floor, 2 skylights, w/o to deck & patio, separate side entrance to finished basement ideal for entertaining or in-law suite, renovated gorgeous bathrooms, Jacuzzi soaker tub, separate shower, double garage & drive, walk to William Osler Hospital & Humber College only $519,900!!

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HER ANOTLD SO DESIRABLE MIMICO!!

Fabulous detached 3 bedroom 2 storey with family room, addition, gleaming hardwood floor, renovated kitchen fireplace, finished basement walk out to deck and enclosed back yard, just steps to the lake, transit, & only minutes to downtown Toronto must be seen only $499,900!!

HEART LAKE EAST!!

Large 4+1bdrm 2 storey in Sandlewood / Richvale area!

Family size kitchen, marble floors & counter tops, centre island, combined living and dining room, family room with fireplace, laminate floors, large master bedroom, 4 pc ensuite & w/o closet, finished basement rec. room, located close to all conveniences for $469,000!!

IMMACULATE MIMICO 2 STOREY!!

Detached 3 bedroom with large addition in the heart of Lakeshore Village, open concept living & Dining rooms, main floor family room. Finished basement thousands spent on upgrades, garage, concrete drive, 2 storey work shop/ studio at back, close to water front trails, park, school and much more.

Sold in 1 WK for 119% of Asking!!

PRIME JUNCTION LOCATION!!

Spacious 3+1 bedroom 2 storey, 2 Kitchens, 2 bathrooms, updated main floor kitchen, updated breaker panel, & hvac. Separate entrance to upper and main floor apartments, ideal starter or investment property.

Great location close to all conveniences for only $399,900!!

TORONTO 2 STOREY DREAM

High demand neighborhood, spacious 3 bedroom brick 2 storey, combined living and dining rm, renovated modern kitchen, granite countertop, enclosed sunroom with walkout separate side entrance to finished basement, oversized garage, large patio, large veranda, amazing opportunity only $449,900!!

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STEPS TO THE LAKE!!

Fabulous opportunity to build your dream home on 33’ x 123’ lot, close to amenities, shops, school, and all conveniences. House on the property needs extensive work, being sold as is!!

Sold in 1 WK for 113% of Asking!!

LIVE & EARN!!

Great Retail space with large basement & lovely 2 bedroom apt. upstairs, fabulous Alderwood location near Sherway Gardens, same owner last 30 years, living upstairs & running a Custom Upholstery shop, can be turned into Hair Saloon, Accountant or Lawyers office, ect. 4 car parking ( 2 in front 2 in back), updated roof, windows, plumbing & electrical. Apartment has Skylight, Jacuzzi tub & walk-out to large deck must be seen for only $359,000

LUXURY 1 SHERWAY!!

Conveniently located across from Sherway Gardens, 2bdrm, 2full washrooms, gorgeous corner suite, fabulous views, gleaming hardwood floors, open concept living and dining rm, W/O to Balcony, resort style amenities, 24hr concierge, and many extras just minutes to downtown Toronto and Airport for only $329,900!!

LIVE STEPS TO YORKVILLE!!

Fabulous boutique building on quiet cul de sac in the center of it all, close to Bay and Bloor and Church Street Village. Come home to one bedroom condo, open concept living and dining room, hardwood floors, walkout to large balcony, rooftop terrace and party room with BBQ, underground parking and large locker included only $319,900!!

SPACIOUS DETACHED 3 BEDROOM!!

Wonderful Orangeville brick home with large garage in great neighborhood. Original owners, well laid out 1800sqft model, second level family room with gas fireplace. Family size kitchen, large combined living and dining room, hardwood floors throughout, huge master with 4 piece ensuite and walk-in closet. Many extras.

Sold For Top $$$!!

HER ANOTLD SO KEELE & McNAUGHTON!!

Gorgeous Maple Condo completely upgraded through out, fabulous gourmet kitchen with granite countertop, top of the line s. s. appliances, spacious living and dining rm, gleaming hardwood floors, large master bedroom with ensuite and W/I closet, ensuite laundry, great amenities and many extras included, located close to all conveniences for only $309,900!!

STUNNING MARKLAND WOOD CONDO!!

Totally renovated showpiece, large 1475 sq ft, 3bdrm suite, gorgeous south views, new custom gourmet kitchen, Quartz counters, S.S. Appl., Travertine Floors, new washrooms gleaming hardwood thru-out, beautiful natural stone finish on walls, must be seen, many extras included, great building and location for $309,000!!

SIMPLY STUNNING!!

Renovated 3bdrm 2stry freehold co-op, open concept living and dining room, gleaming hardwood floors, beautiful modern kitchen, finished basement, two full baths, great location close to all conveniences for only $299,900!!

THE TIDES AT MYSTIC POINTE!!

Amazing opportunity, 2 bedroom suite split bedroom plan, 10’ ceilings, huge balcony 2 w/o, fabulous amenities include concierge, gym, aerobics, squash, sauna and outdoor pool, steps to lake, waterfront trails, and all conveniences, just minutes to downtown Toronto. Live the life for only $299,900!!

SUPER VALUE!

Detached bungalow on premium 50ft lot, renovated Kitchen with centre island, renovated bathroom with soaker tub, separate shower, open concept living and dining room and walk out to large back yard, potential for in-law suite!!

Sold in 1 WK for 122% of Asking!!

HER ANOTLD SO STEPS TO YORK UNIVERSITY!!

Fabulous 2+1bedroom 3 storey townhome, with walk out to balcony, open concept living and dining room, master bedroom with ensuite, high demand York University Village. New subway line to be built, great investment only $245,000!!

WATERFRONT CONDO!!

Luxury living, 1 bedroom suite, walking distance to lake, steps to park, Bistros, trails, transit and only minutes to downtown Toronto. Modern Kitchen, granite countertop, breakfast bar, open concept living and dining room, 2 walk-outs to large balcony.

Sold Fast for Top $$$!!

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CENTRAL ETOBICOKE OPPORTUNITY!!

Fabulous 2storey condo townhouse, 3+1bdrm, 3wshrms, very well maintained and updated property, great location close to all conveniences, parking spot, and many extras included, terrace/ patio, large master bdrm with ensuite, and much more for only $244,900!!

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Spacious corner unit, fabulous view of the Humber river and wild life conservation area. Family size kitchen, fully renovated bathroom, large combined living and dining room, floor to ceiling windows, master bedroom with ensuite, granite counter top with undermount sink, great building close to all conveniences, Hwy 427, Airport, Hospital, Humber College, Woodbine Mall, Woodbine race track and more for only $184,900!!

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Fantastic Royal York & Eglinton location, spacious open concept living and dining rm, eat-in kitchen, w/o to balcony, hardwood floors thru-out, large master bedroom, plenty of storage space, incredibly low maintenance fees, and many extras for only 169,900!!

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4 KNOWLAND DR. Exceptional Edenbridge On One Of The Most Sought After Streets In Opportunity! Large 3 Bedroom Bungalow With Downtown T.O. Sleek & Contemporary Open Hardwood Floors Throughout. Spacious Living/ Concept Floor Plan On Premium South Lot. Too Dining Room Combination. Huge 250 Square Foot Many Features Too List. A True Urban Oasis!

Solarium With 3 Skylights Tremendous Potential!

2320 BLOOR ST. W. (416) 762-8255 www.rlpbloorwestvillage.com 3031 BLOOR ST. W. (416) 236-1871 www.rlpkingsway.com

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

1 RIPLEY AVENUE

Charming 3 bdrm/2 bath Semi in Bloor West. Welcoming sun rm, open concept liv/din rm with hardwood flr, large kitch with brkfst bar, main flr laundry, finished bsmt with b/i shelves and cold rm.

Garage and parking at back.

Royal LePage West Realty Group, Brokerage

HAROLD BRADSHAW

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

JONATHAN BRADSHAW

416 762-8255 416 460-5795

SALES REPRESENTATIVE 416 399-4638 416 236-1871

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

77 EVELYN AVENUE

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Traditional, spacious Tudor home on lovely ravine lot. Elegant interior with wood trim and wainscoting. Family size eat-in kitchen with walk in pantry 5 bedrooms. Multiple fireplaces. Air conditioning. Walkout from lower level to private patio. Private parking. View the virtual tour at: www.dianamatheson.com

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Spectacular Corner Suite. Sw View. Bldg Amenities Incl: Pool, Sauna, Party Rm, 2 Guest Suites, Concierge, Squash Courts & More. For Private Viewing Please Call 905-330-6957 myvirtuallistings.com/VTNB/110363

ERNIE GUIDOCCIO

SALES REPRESENTATIVE 416 399-1433 416 236-1871

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5110 DUNDAS ST. W. (416) 233-6276 www.royallepagewest.com 1500 ROYAL YORK RD. (416) 245-9933 www.royallepagewest.com

BROKER/APPRAISER

416-236-1871

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office: (416) 762-8255 direct: (416) 606-8376

DIANA MATHESON

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

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JERRY PODGORSKI

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416 762-8255 705 RICHMOND ST. W. A Magnificent Offering

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

Making it possible.

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3 Bdrm, 2 Bath, Private Drive - Reverse Ravine - Charming “Old Millside” Home with very Private Backyard & Perennial Gardens. Main floor family room addition with, Powder Room, Walk out to Deck, extended Master Bedroom with sitting area & Rec Room. Renovated and update Lots of Old World Charm – Walk to Subway Bloor Street Shopping, Restaurants, Old Mill, Humber River & Trails. Come See for yourself!

Visit www.HaroldBradshaw.com for more details! Committed to Serving You

NATIONAL CHAIRMAN’S CLUB

Very Bright & Spacious 3 Bedroom Semi In Beautiful Mimico. On A Lovely 33/150 Foot Lot With A Private Drive. Easy Access To Lake, Parks, Go Train And Schools. Contact Ernie For Private Viewings.

*Top 1% in Canada for RLP Sales Representatives based on Gross Commission 2007–2012

OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 2-4

OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 2-4

LAKE PROMENADE

WESTWAY VILLAGE

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

WATERFRONT LUXURY

WEST DEAN

RICHMOND GARDENS

Excellent 2 Bedroom red brick home in Lake Promenade. Steps to waterfront, trails, parks & marina. Hrdwd floors, Fireplace and eat-in Kitchen.

Great private backyard oasis. Close to transit and all amenities. 31 Elton Cres. $689,000

Spacious bungalow backing onto park. This 3 bedroom home has large principal rooms including a family-sized kitchen. Walking distance to schools. Mins to airport & Hwys. 21 Clement Road. $479,900

Large 80 X 225 ft lot, 3 bedroom bungalow. Open concept living/dining rooms. Eat-in kitchen w/ walk out to huge yard. Perfect project home or rebuild on great street. 34 Sunvale Dr. $849,900

Beautiful 2 level penthouse condo with fantastic view of lake and downtown from 2 huge terraces.

Bright open floor plan and fabulous kitchen. 2 large bedrooms & den. Master w/walk-in closet & 5pc ensuite. 58 Marine Parade PH01. $950,000

Wonderful 3+1 bedroom bungalow on corner lot. Bright open living/dining room combo with gleaming hrdwd firs and large eat-in kitchen.

Separate entrance and spacious lower level with fireplace. Very well maintained home in great location. 1 Cotterelle Gate. $569,900

Beautiful 3+1 bdrm home. Magnificent Granite & Stainless Steel Kitchen Overlooking A Main Floor Family Room W/Stone Gas Fireplace & Walk-Out To Deep Backyard. Bright Open Concept Principal Rooms, Main Flr Powder Rm & Laundry W/ Garage Access. Truly A Must-See! 91 Waterford. $949,900

Please view virtual tour and floor plans @ www.joannegludish.com

416-762-8255 www.dslowey.com Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

17 Southport St. Rare offering - Freehold townhouse in Swansea. Well maintained, it is much bigger than it appears. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, large living room and basement. Attached Garage / 2 private parking spaces. Call Deirdre for a private viewing. $495,000

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MARIA DOMINGUES & JOSÉ O. GONÇALVES Sales Representatives

416 234-2424 www.joeandmaria.com

Sutton Group - Old Mill Realty Inc., Brokerage

Independently Owned and Operated

STATELY EDWARDIAN GEM IN HEART OF HIGH PARK OPEN HOUSE JUNE 8TH & 9TH 2-4 PM JUS

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CANDIDO FARIA, HON. B.A. Sales Representative

Dir 416 459-2007 Off 416 535-8000

Independently Owned and Operated

$749,900

WILL PEREIRA

Sales Representative

Dir: 647-302-5075

DIANNA EGREDZIJA

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Large detached 5 bdrm home has been lovingly updated while retaining its original charm & character-wood mouldings, pocket doors, leaded/ stained glass, bay windows. Large principal rooms with great flow for entertaining. Self contained 2 bdrm bst suite. Detached double car garage via Laneway. Tranquil, leafy street yet minutes to Roncesvalles & High Park. A rare opportunity, not to be missed! www.105glendale.com

128 ARGYLE STREET Fantastic Opportunity To Own A Detached 2 -Storey Home In Highly Sought After Trinity-Bellwoods. Solid Brick, Three Bedrooms On A 20 Ft. Lot And Double Car Garage. Great Location, In a Family Friendly Neighbourhood With Shops, Cafes, Schools And Parks. In excellent condition and well maintained, just needing a facelift. Ideal for Family Looking To Modernize And Live Downtown.

For more information please contact or visit me at our Open House

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM 114 NIAGARA ST., TORONTO

Fully bricked home in the heart of trendy KING WEST area. Completely rebuilt in 1982, featuring 1421 sq. ft. of living space, 402 sq. ft. garage, 402 sq. ft. patio, 2 bedrooms, full basement with above grade windows and rough in for 2nd bathroom, bright sky lights and large windows, garage access, double mahogany front doors with unique stained glass, 2 furnaces, floating oak stairs, wood flooring throughout and much much more.

View this listing & many more at willpereira.com

Sales Representative

Dir: 416-454-8232

Realty Services Inc., Brokerage

BILL MOHAN

Independently Owned & Operated

NEW LISTING!

Fab semi just off Roncesvalles on demand St. New SALES REPRESENTATIVE wiring, brand new 1.5 garage, bathrm, great yard. Steps to for Sutton Group shops and best eats.

Bloor West Village office.

102 Geoffrey St. Residential sales. $749k

416

#1 Agent 2001-2012 From Value

762-4200

Virtual Tour @ www.billmohan.com

416-456-1000

OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 2-4 PM

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Ingrid

Smith sales representative

Dave

Proulx sales representative

416-769-6050

www.IngridSmith.com Re/MaxWestRealtyInc.,Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

416-769-1616

70 MAYFIELD AVE. This appealing tudor reno with private drive and built-in garage is nestled in a coveted Swansea enclave less than 5 minutes’ walk from shops, cafes and restaurants.

E US M HO -4 P N 2 E OP /SUN T SA

SUSAN GINOU

131 DURIE ST. Charming & cheerful four bedroom family home with two car private parking and is located just steps from Bloor West Village and the subway station.

E US M HO -4 P N 2 E OP /SUN T SA

ABSOLUTELY FLAWLESS HIGH PARK BEAUTY!

Completely gutted like new home - sweet! Very special Sales Representative w/ a cool vibe & stylish designer flair. Lofty ceilings 416 & architectural details make this home stunning. Kitchen will inspire you! 3 bedrooms, ample closet space, exquisite Royal LePage Real Estate master-thoughtfully designed.

Services Inc., Brokerage $649K 745 Indian Road Independently Owned and Operated

762-8255

FOR LEASE Commercial space.

Renovated 1,200 s.f.

Ideal office or anything else you want. $3,500/ month.Callifinterested.

388 Roncesvalles Ave.

STYLISH LIVING IN HIGH PARK

Grand Victorian circa 1890’s.

Elegant living space (approx.

2,100 sq.ft.). Large Chef’s kitchen w/top-of-the-line quality finishes/appliances, main floor powder room, airy kingsize master retreat, sunny patio & landscaped gardens, ez laneway parking. $829K 260 Indian Road Crescent

High Park hot deal!

Attention investors and builders. 2.5 storey det. w 3 units fully rented.

Lot 20 x 103. Steps to subway. 1 -3 bdrm + deck, 1 -1 bdrm main, 2 bdrm bsmt. 214 Keele St. $499,900.

SUTTON GROUP REALTY SYSTEMS INC., BROKERAGE

Anyone looking for short term leasing of their home for the summer contact me asap.

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

WELCOME TO 47 HARSHAW AVE. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-4 PM This stunning home blends modern design elements alongside superior traditional architectural techniques.

The result is a luxurious contemporary home built with the practically of sensible construction for all seasons.

Western red cedar partially sides the front of the house, with a bold metallic frame towering beside, containing the smooth and richly coloured front façade.

Inside on the main floor, you’ll wonder at the fully open concept main floor with amazing

brightness, superb level of finish, and brilliant choice of materials throughout. On the second floor, you’re welcomed by an enormous skylight beaming down into an expansive upper foyer, leading into four bedrooms and laundry room with custom cabinetry. The fully finished 8’ basement has tremendous versatility and storage, along with more high-end options and inclusions, such as heated floors and rain head showers.

Gus Skarlatakis Sales Representative Office 416-762-4200 Direct 416-648-4599 www.agentgus.com

Listed for $1,198,000

SUTTON GROUP REALTY SYSTEMS INC., BROKERAGE

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>>>from page 1 Lansdowne Avenue and Roxton Road, just east of Ossington Avenue and nearly every business along the strip is on board and planning special events and activities for June 8.

“It is not just about businesses. As much as possible we tried to bring residents, schools, churches and local art collectives on board.

We really made an effort to bring in as many people as we could,” Ramos said.

Annual event?

Stephen Fowler, the owner of The Monkey’s Paw and the secretary of little Portugal BIA, said he thinks this festival is going to be huge and could grow into a summer event much like the Taste of the Danforth in the east end or the Taste of Little Italy on College Street.

But this festival is about more than food, offering live music, five interactive busker

areas, free salsa, merengue and rhumba dance lessons, outdoor exhibits and more.

There is an area between the two BIAs, which will be turned into a vintage bazaar.

“That alone could be a completely interesting event,” Fowler said.

At his store The Monkey’s Paw, an antiquarian shop at 1229 Dundas St. W., specializ-

ing in uncommon books and paper artifacts, Fowler has organized a crafting homage to paper.

Collage party With some unsellable paper from his store, Fowler has organized a “Collage Party” in collaboration with his neighbour, Le Gallery at 1183 Dundas St W.

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“They (paper and books) are full of interesting illustrations that people might be able to cut up and make something with,” Fowler said.

“It is a last chance for some of these items, so why not let people make something beautiful out of it.”

Artists who have volunteered to help out will man the tables and the collages will be displayed in a pop-up street gallery in the area.

Another event, “Shirley Street Fan Mail”, is being organized by Sarah McPhail, an artist and area parent.

A community-building exercise, McPhail said people are invited to pen a piece of fan mail to local businesses, neighbours and friends in the neighbourhood.

“People will come, write their fan mail and grab some mail to deliver,” McPhail said.

“It might lead to them visiting places they haven’t.”

Shirley Street Fan Mail will be set up at the St. Clarens Parkette, 1717 Dundas St. W., and the mail people choose to deliver will be anywhere along Dundas Street. The handdelivered messages, McPhail said, will no doubt bring a bit of joy to the writer, delivery person and recipient.

“People derive pleasure out of making other people happy,” McPhail said. “We forget to tell people how much we care.”

Taking it to the street Full of Beans Coffee House and Roastery, 1348 Dundas St. W., is a regular community animator with readings, comedy shows and book sharing, but Lori Nytko said they will take their programming to the street.

From noon to 2 p.m., they

will host a special edition of the bi-monthly Brockton Writers Series with authors Jasjit Sangha, Carrianne Leung, Jessica Moore and Alex Cafarelli.

From 3 to 4 p.m., musical guest Gary Black will entertain, followed by Eunice Keitan from 5 to 6 p.m.

Beginning at 6:45 p.m., there will be the Spillin’ the Beans Comedy show with hosts Rene Armando Payes and Jennifer Macauliffe.

During the festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

June 8, Brock Avenue, Dufferin Street and Dovercourt Road will remain open.

Ramos said the event has been organized to minimize the impact on residents, who will still be able to get in and out of the neighbourhood by car through their alleys and north-south roads.

For details, visit www.facebook.com/DundasWestFest or follow them on Twitter @ DundasWestFest

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Janet Kennish, president of the Garden Club of Toronto, announces the groundbreaking for the June Callwood Park, 636 Fleet St., on Tuesday. The park celebrates Callwood’s life, dedicated to journalism, social activism and feminism, and will include spaces for play and contemplation in the growing community. It is expected to open in the spring of 2014.

Toronto Concert Orchestra performs for dogs - and their people - at Echo Beach ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com The conductor of the Toronto Concert Orchestra said they have done some off-thebeaten-path performances including playing on the floor of the Design Exchange, at the Windsor Arms Hotel and Phoenix Concert Theatre, but nothing quite like their upcoming show.

On Saturday the orchestra will perform a concert tailored to a unique audience – dogs – at The Iams SO GOOD! Doggie Jam. Kerry Stratton has conducted orchestras in Europe, North America and Asia, but this is the first time he will conduct musicians before an audience of as many as 5,000 dogs.

“This is a first for North America,” Stratton said.

It isn’t music with a certain tone or pitch, but rather the content of the music that makes it so dog friendly.

The repertoire for the evening includes songs such as Hound Dog, (How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window and Who Let the Dogs Out? In addition, they will perform a Wagner Overture and music from Star Wars.

“What it is, is basically a pleasant open air concert for a June night,” Stratton said. “It is meant for families to enjoy and for people who the dog is a part of the family, this is the concert to bring them to.”

The pets may bark and howl, but Stratton said that just means his audience is reacting and that is what every performer wants.

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“It is about time classical music took a break from the stained glass approach and people actually enjoyed going to a concert,” Stratton said.

The concert takes place Saturday, June 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Echo Beach, 999 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Also at the event will be an Ask the Vet booth for pethealth-related questions, sampling of Iams, doggie swag bags and a dog-friendly photo booth.

“I hope people will come, take it in the spirit that it is given and who knows, maybe we can make it an annual event,” Stratton said.

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Cup set for Saturday wParkdale Hosted by The Parkdale Martial Arts Program, the 18th annual Parkdale Cup Martial Ar ts Championship takes place Saturday at the Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre, 220 Cowan Ave. The Parkdale Cup provides an opportunity for participants in the Parkdale program – girls, boys, teens, and adults – to demonstrate skills in kata, kumite, kobudo and stick sparring.

The championship begins at 9 a.m. with an opening ceremony and runs until 5 p.m.

Stretch along Queen gets bikewfriendly additions As part of the bike parking initiative spearheaded by the Cycling Infrastructure and Programs Unit of Transportation Services, the city is increasing bike parking in Wards 18 and 19 by 30 per cent along Queen Street West, from Gladstone Avenue to

Markham Street.

The additions will include bike stands, multi-bike racks, on-street corrals and weather-protected bike shelters. Visit www. toronto.ca/cycling Artscape will offer studio wsharing program Artscape has introduced a new studio sharing program developed to meet the needs of emerging artists, new graduates and anyone else looking for affordable, flexible studio space.

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Notes from 11 Division CPLC The Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) for 11 Division holds monthly meetings, usually on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Here are some highlights from the May 28 meeting of the 11 Division CPLC. fund raises $2,400 wSCHOLARSHIP

In the inaugural year of the 11 Division CPLC scholarship program, Sergeant Phil Van Andel said they were able to raise $2,400 to support young people in the division in their pursuit of post secondary education. The CPLC handed out two scholarships at a May 23 scholarship dinner.

The CPLC will continue with the scholarship program and has already started planning fundraising for next year. from vehicles wthefts continues

While providing the CPLC with an update on area crime statistics from April 22 to May 26, Constable Robert Tajti said there continues to be a cluster

of thefts from vehicles around the Dufferin Mall. There were 29 incidents of thefts from vehicles in total across 11 Division and although that number is down 44 per cent from this time last year, police reminded residents to be vigilant and park near entrances to the mall, under lights and not to leave anything of value visible in the vehicle. scam wroncesvalles alert

and Clothing Drive” each winter, was happy to receive a large donation of new clothing recently. John Dixon, a member of the CPLC from the Junction area, said the CPLC had received 15 boxes of new items from Mark’s Work Wearhouse. The items will be divided and donated to local organizations and charities that the CPLC deals with and who could put the items to good use.

A report out of Roncesvalles was shared with the CPLC through an email from the coordinator of the Ro n c e s v a l l e s Bu s i n e s s Improvement Area. It updated the committee that there had been continued attempts by scam artists to swindle business owners by approaching them with a package meant for their neighbours and asking the business owners to pay for the delivery.

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The 11 Division CPLC, which hosts a “Hats, Mitts

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Metrolinx planning more public meetings on controversial electrification of air-rail link More public meetings are planned by Metrolinx on the progress of future electrification of the Union Pearson Express air rail link.

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