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Vaughan, who has served as councillor for Ward 20 (TrinitySpadina) since 2006, said he’s not waiting to see whether he wins the June 30 byelection as a Liberal candidate. As of the press deadline Tuesday, he was in the process of resigning his seat.

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High Park walk in support of hearing guide dogs LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Not so long ago, Jacob Ormonde lived his life riddled in fear and anxiety, his confidence at an alltime low.

Afraid he would sleep through a fire alarm resulted in panic attacks; hesitant to leave the house without a support worker, Ormonde, a Don Mills and Eglinton Avenue-area resident, was apprehensive about taking public transit to work. His social life suffered immensely.

Everything changed almost a year ago when “Eclaire” entered his life. Eclaire, a two-year-old Standard Poodle, is Ormonde’s Hearing Ear Dog. Hearing Ear Guide Dogs are specifically trained to assist people who are deaf or hearing impaired by physically alerting their partner to common sounds like a fire alarm, doorbell, alarm clock, stove timers and telephone ringing, among a long list of others. A Hearing Ear Guide Dog nudges or paws its partner alerting them to a sound and then leads them to its source.

“Eclaire has changed my life in so many aspects. She has made the

environment I live in so much safer and I have the confidence to live my life more independently,” Ormonde told The Villager through an email interview. “Before I got Eclaire, I lived a life of fear, anxiety and always felt like I needed someone with me. I lacked of confidence and did not have a social life. Work life was stressful for me to get through each day.”

Having Eclaire by his side has given Ormonde the confidence to immerse himself in his community; to get out there and be social. He is a Special Olympic athlete competing in power-lifting and softball; he plays hockey through the Special Hockey International league called the Donaldson’s Diamonds.

“Eclaire travels with me to sporting events and it makes me feel safe that she is always there for me and she assures me that I can finally live my life with joy and not fear and anxiety,” he said.

Ormonde got Eclaire from the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. He underwent a two-week training program at the Dog Guides training facility in Oakville along with Eclaire.

On Friday, May 23, the Purina

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The Purina Walk for Guide Dogs takes place through High Park on Sunday, May 23. The 5 km walk raises funds for the training of guide dogs for those in need.

Walk for Dog Guides takes place in High Park. This event will be the first of more than 200 walks taking place across the country in support of people with disabilities. Proceeds from the walk will go towards providing Dog Guides at no cost to those who need it most.

“After I found out that Dog Guides raises its money to help Canadians

at no costs in getting them a guide dog, I felt like it was my responsibility to give back and help raise money for other Canadians like myself in getting such a precious gift in my life,” said Ormonde. “The Walk for Guide Dogs from my perspective, is a great way to get out in the community and walk with friends and family.”

Ormonde encourages anyone seeking a partnership with a guide dog to contact the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.

“When I was seeking information for a guide dog I found it was a very easy process and it is an incredible and amazing experience,” he said.

Since its inception in 1983, the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides has been providing specially trained dog guides at no cost to people of all ages across the country. Each Dog Guide costs approximately $25,000 to raise and train, yet they are provided at no cost to qualified applicants. The organization relies solely on the support of fundraising events as well as donations from service clubs, corporations, foundations and individuals.

“One hundred percent of the funds raised (from the walks) will go towards providing life changing Dog Guides to Canadians with disabilities,” said Dog Guides spokesperson Natalie Moncur.

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Tim ‘Glen Airy Glen Rocks’ Evans is organizing the Canadian Air Guitar Championships in July. Air Guitar Canada is starting up a fundraising campaign in support of Right To Play.

They may not know how to play guitar, but there’s no doubt the competitors in the resurgent Canadian Air Guitar Championships know how to rock.

Air Guitar Canada is making a comeback this year following a fouryear lull, with 2007 national champion Tim “Glen Airy Glen Rocks” Evans leading the charge.

Evans, who lives in the Little Italy area, decided the time was ripe to bring the competition back. The parent organization Air Guitar International has long stood for world peace with Evans noting “if you’re holding an air guitar, you can’t be holding a gun,” but now it’s aiming to stand for a lot more than that.

Air Guitar Canada has added a charitable component to the contest, choosing international sports advocacy organization Right To Play as its benefactor.

“It’s a fun property and an amazing event, but I don’t think many – if any – of the national competitions are fundraisers,” he said. “Right To Play is a child-focused, global charity and that’s what we wanted to focus on.”

At an air guitar contest, competitors let loose and unleash their inner rock stars. This year’s Toronto Regional Qualifier, slated to take place at Lee’s Palace July 10, already boasts an array of contestants who will swagger, strum and strut in a bid to take home the crown.

Competitors include Sandy “Freakachu” Gibson, James “Thrustin’ Beaver” Dalzell and Carlos “Hansel the Mansel” Menguel.

“We’re challenging others to join the ranks,” Evans said. “I hope people get the idea around it. We acknowledge air guitar is ridiculous, but it’s exceedingly entertaining to watch.”

He added the organization is looking for new participants, emphasizing the joy of air guitar is in the bizarre characters the air guitarists come up with and the moves – choreographed or improvised – they flash on stage.

“Like snowflakes, no two air guitarists will do things the same way,” he said.

Top performers at the qualifier will go on to the national championships at the Mod Club July 31.

In addition to its push for competitors, Air Guitar Canada started a 35-day fundraising drive at the start

of May in hopes of raising cash to fund the two competitions, pay the winner’s way to Finland for the world championships and make a sizable donation to Right To Play.

“Through the entire thing – the fundraising campaign and ticket sales – we’re hoping to raise about $10,000,” Evans said. “The costs of running the two competitions, the venues, the marketing, the flight to Finland (for the winner) will cost around $5,000, so we’re hoping we can donate $5,000 to Right To Play.”

Should the return of Air Guitar Canada prove as successful as Evans said he hopes, he aims to meet with other Air Guitar organizers from around the world in hopes of getting them to add a charitable angle to their own contests.

“We’ll see in five years if Air Guitar International isn’t taking on a similar task (supporting charity),” Evans said.

To donate to the organization’s online fundraising campaign, visit www.fwyc.ca/campaigns/air-guitarcanada

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Adam Vaughan’s decision raises question as to whether councillors should step down before running for other seats Good on Adam Vaughan for packing up his office.

The former journalist and now former city councillor up and quit this week, after the writ dropped on the federal byelection in Trinity-Spadina.

Vaughan will be running for the federal Liberals, to try and take the riding from the New Democratic Party following Olivia Chow’s departure, to run for mayor.

Leaving aside whether Vaughan is the best person to go to Ottawa for the riding of Trinity-Spadina, his decision regarding his seat at city hall has made for one of the best departures from city hall in recent memory.

Unlike representatives at other levels of government, Toronto councillors and mayors are under no obligation to vacate their seats when they choose to run, mid-term, for MP or MPP. They can even, during the campaign period, continue

david nickle the city to collect their full pay. If they lose, their old job is waiting for them.

Councillor-candidates don’t have a great record on resisting those perks.

Donation Raymond Cho, just now serving the residents of Scarborough-Rouge River while running for the provincial Progressive Conservatives, says he’ll be donating his councillor salary to charity for the length of the campaign, but is still collecting it.

Doug Holyday, the city’s former deputy mayor, did forgo his salary when he ran in last summer’s Etobicoke-Lakeshore byelection for the Progressive Conservatives, but he didn’t stop being a councillor

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Because really, an honest decision to move up cannot come without an honest decision to move on.

until he won.

Peter Milczyn came back to Toronto council after having lost against Holyday, and is now getting ready to run again for the Liberals there.

We could go on: Olivia Chow, Brad Duguid, Judy Sgro, Michael Prue, Bas Balkissoon, Jack Layton... they all took advantage of a system that allows ambitious politicians to maintain both their base and safety net as they make the jump to federal and provincial politics.

You can’t blame them for doing so, given how the rules are.

The question that Vaughan’s decision raises,

again, is: should the rules be changed? expectations Federal and provincial representatives seem to get by fine with more severe restrictions on their ambitions.

When Chow decided to run for mayor of Toronto, she quit her job in Ottawa, as did Jim Karygiannis, when he decided to run for a seat on council in Scarborough-Agincourt.

Legislation forced them to genuinely commit to seeking the new office, in a way that Toronto councillors need not.

That is something that we should expect from any politician with ambitions.

Because really, an honest decision to move up cannot come without an honest decision to move on.

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Day fireworks monday night wVictoria The City of Toronto’s annual Victoria Day fireworks display is set to take place Monday at Ashbridges Bay Park at 9:45 p.m.

The event will be held rain or shine. Ashbridges Bay Park is east of Coxwell Avenue and south of Lake Shore Boulevard East.

Visit www.toronto.ca for more details.

Walk for dog guides in High Park may 23 On Friday, May 23, residents of Toronto will be participating in the 2014 Purina Walk for Dog Guides in High Park to help provide dog guides to people with disabilities at no cost.

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world fiddle day at harbourfront may 17 Toronto will be joining in World Fiddle Day Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Ontario Square, Harbourfront Centre.

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to all string players, many of whom have been practicing at Howard Park Emmanuel United Church, at the corner of Wright and Roncesvalles avenues, most Sundays this spring.

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Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival The Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival is getting set to take over local galleries throughout the month of May. The festival features an array of photographs, featuring works from some of the best Canadian and international artists.

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Heart&Stroke Ride june 1 wBecel

The Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart takes place June 1 and offers 25- and 50-kilometre routes that start and finish at Exhibition Place.

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In order to ensure this year’s WorldPride celebration, set for June 20 to 29, is as successful as expected, organizers are seeking more than 2,000 volunteers.

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Visit www.laughtersvoice.com, www.stutter.ca or call 1-866-8402905.

Bottle drive at the beer store May 24, 25 Donate your empties to the Beer Store and raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada May 24 and 25.

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She and her canine, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, visit as many as five times a week.

“I think we’re so lucky we don’t have to pay anything to visit,” Candito said. “Where in Toronto is there anything for free? You’re in Toronto, but you’re in this beautiful, calm place.”

So, it’s no surprise the local business owner wanted to bring that zoo feeling closer to her place of work – Master Mechanic on Howard Park Avenue at Dundas Street West. Thanks to the talents of Toronto graffiti artist and muralist MagicFinnga Wong, a.k.a Basil Jardine, the once blank wall between two of the auto service’s garage doors, is covered in zoo animals,

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Scouts host annual fundraising breakfast

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The 43rd annual Haliburton Club Breakfast set for next Thursday, May 22, in Toronto helps send young people to summer camp.

Hosted by Scouts Canada Greater Toronto Council, this year’s breakfast takes place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in the Canadian Room, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

The breakfast helps to raise funds to provide safe, well-maintained facilities for thousands of youth to enjoy at the Haliburton Scout Reserve, or at the Woodland Trails facility, which provide summer activities for Scouts.

Included in these programs are canoeing, boating, fishing, orienteering and nature study at the 5,000acre Haliburton Scout Reserve.

Scouts Canada strives to prevent having any youth turned away due to financial hardship.

Guest speaker at the breakfast will be Brian Price, Olympic gold medal winner in 2008 as coxswain of the Canadian men’s eight rowing team.

There are a variety of ticket options.

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With concerns mounting that today’s kids could be the first generation with shorter lifespans than their parents, the SickKids Foundation is once again turning May into a month that puts children’s health in the limelight.

SickKids launched its third annual Healthy and Happy campaign, a month-long initiative to promote proper exercise, nutrition and sleep for youngsters.

“We’re on a mission to educate the public about the importance of healthy, active living for kids,” said SickKids President and CEO Mike Apkon.

According to a national opinion poll conducted by SickKids, 78 per cent of adults feel kids today are getting less exercise than they did, while 65 per cent believe kids today have poorer eating habits.

At a panel discussion to launch the Healthy and Happy campaign, a number of pediatric health-care experts weighed in on some of the issues facing kids today.

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Olympian Brian Price at the launch of SickKids Healthy and Happy Campaign at the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning.

Active Kids Dr. Jill Hamilton noted that unhealthy lifestyles have completely shifted the types of care children need, creating a spate of new health problems.

“As an endocrinologist, 30 years ago, Type 2 diabetes was really not a diagnosis in children and now it...can make up a fairly substantial amount of patients,” she said.

Hamilton said how much children eat can be less important than what

they eat.

Daini Kalnins, director of clinical dietetics for SickKids concurred.

She said even seemingly healthy choices such as fruit juice can be laden with sugar, while others still rely on sugary pop for a quick pickme-up.

“Milk and water should be the beverages of choice for most children,” she said.

Dr. Greg Wells, a scientist in the field of physiology and experimental medicine, said exercise is a crucial piece of the puzzle.

Kids should be getting at least 60 minutes a day of exercise, a bar many are failing to meet.

“We’re using exercise to actually diagnose diseases better, we’re using exercise to prevent disease and we’re using exercise to help treat chronic illnesses,” he said.

Jennifer Cowie Bonne, CEO of Active Kids Canada, concurred but noted that while the benefits of exercise are widely known, it is still not a priority for many.

With technology leading to increasingly sedentary lifestyles, she said only five per cent of kids were reaching the required 60 minutes of exercise a day.

“Just going out the door (to play) is something that does not happen,” she said.

Dr. Indra Narang added that improper sleep can also lead to poor health, with studies showing that even minimal sleep deprivation can result in mental slowness and physical impacts.

She pointed out exhaustion can lead children to eat unhealthily as well.

“When (kids are) tired, they’re not going to seek out an apple or a salad,” she said. “They’re going to look for a sugary candy bar.”

In addition to physical health problems, being overweight or obese can lead to other health issues as well.

Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Dettmer noted an informal poll showed obese children reported feeling they had the same quality of life as cancer patients despite the fact the latter often had to face invasive treatments on a regular basis.

“Weight is the No. 1 reason kids are bullied today,” she said.

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Free Workshop for Seniors WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Joseph’s Urban Family Health Team, 27 Roncesvalles Ave. CONTACT: Yvonne Ng, 416-2430127, ext. 271 ESS Support Services is hosting a free Counselling Clinic, which provides a safe and confidential space for you to ask questions about dementia and/or caregiving,

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Yard Sale for the Cure WHEN: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Trinity Bellwoods Park, 1053 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: http://yardsaleforthecure.com The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Yard Sale for the Cure is a series of yard sales that take place May 24 in local communities across Canada in support of

the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Every dollar raised through Yard Sale for the Cure goes towards breast cancer research, health promotion, advocacy, education and awareness programs.

CONTACT: Sheryl Kirby, www. torontoindieartsmarket.com COST: $5 with partial proceeds to local literacy charities.

Join more than 50 creators of books, magazines, comics, zines, chapbooks and more.

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Media, Diversity and Social Justice evening WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. WHERE: The IndustReal Arts Room, 688 Richmond St. W. CONTACT: http://cmc-centre.com/news/, info@cmc-centre.com COST: $10 The Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) presents its second “Moving Forward” public seminar. The event will include a roundtable discussion on media, diversity issues and silenced voices followed by screening of The Whole World is Watching (director Michael Sizer in attendance) and live performance by Heryka Miranda.

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Horticultural Societies of Parkdale and Toronto Annual Plant Fair and Craft Sale WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Parkdale Public School, 78 Seaforth Ave. CONTACT: Barbara Japp, www.parkdaletorontohort. com/, plantfair@parkdaletorontohort.com COST: Free Divided perennials, houseplants, annuals, herbs, vegetable plants from member’s gardens and select area nurseries fill two school gyms. Celebrated local artisans include Eileen Kwan’s Garden Exuberance with embroidered cards, wall hangings and Clare ScottTaggart’s Rusty Girl metalwork pieces for gardens. Green Elephants is a gardener’s flea market. Find expert advice and information on soils, plants, eco-friendly gardening, tree care. Come early.

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Council to appoint caretaker >>>from page 1 Conservative Party in that riding, and EtobicokeLakeshore Councillor Peter Milczyn is running for the provincial Liberals in his riding, but if they fail, they’ll be able to return to their seats (Cho has said he will donate his councillor’s salary to charity for the duration of the campaign).

Olivia Chow, who vacated the Trinity-Spadina federal seat to run for mayor, drew sharp criticism from former councillor and deputy mayor Doug Holyday for keeping her seat on council when she ran for Trinity-Spadina for the New Democrats.

Holyday didn’t resign But even Holyday didn’t resign his seat last summer when he successfully ran for the Progressive Conservatives in the Etobicoke-Lakeshore byelection.

Vaughan said although he thought resigning was the “ethical” thing to do, he didn’t

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I don’t think I’m entitled to have it held for me if I fail.

Adam Vaughan stepped down as councillor for TrinitySpadina to run for the Liberals in the riding’s June 30 federal byelection.

expect all of his colleagues to make the same choice.

“I also appreciate the fact that not everyone who runs from the private sector has to give up their jobs in a law firm or in a family business,” he said.

“But if you’re a city councillor, you’re not entitled to the seat. You’ve earned the seat and if you choose to run for

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a political party... I think it’s the right thing to do. I don’t think I’m entitled to have it held for me if I fail.”

Vaughan said further that if he did fail to win the byelection, he wouldn’t run for his old council seat in the 2014 municipal election.

“I’ve decided to pursue a national housing program through an agenda for cities with (Liberal leader) Justin Trudeau,” he said. “I’m off to Ottawa to deliver housing for cities across the country.

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Toronto council will now have to appoint a caretaker councillor to look after Vaughan’s seat until the election.

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General Help

General Help

DELIVERY POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES! Reliable delivery people are required immediately for newspaper delivery in your area.

The successful candidates will: Be extremely reliable.

Enjoy working in their community Deliver newspapers door to door throughout Parkdale.

Thursday delivery only.

You must be available to insert and meet our delivery deadlines.

Please call our Carrier Representative Ed at (416) 774-2073

(best time to reach us is between 10am to 1pm)

▪ Toronto West (West of Yonge Street) 416.244.5341 x61974 ▪ Toronto Central (Yonge to 404/DVP) 416.757.0565 x61924 ▪ Toronto East (East of Hwy404/DVP) 416.754.4949 x61415 Toll-free Recruiting Line: 1-877-233-4045

APPLY IN PERSON:

Call for our address and then come by to meet us!

Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid A,B,C,D,E,F, or full G licence, and be proficient in english.

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Stuff to get rid of?

Townhouse/Condos for Sale GETAWAY CONDO For Sale Nestled in the mountains of Mont Tremblant, Quebec, in the heart of its ski/golf village. Skiin/ski-out convenience. Take the tram up to the main village square just steps from your front door for shopping, restaurants, pubs and activity.

308-sq.-ft. studio condo in the Le Kandahar. Sleeps four. Kitchenette, outdoor pool, hot tub, casino and much more. Undergoing renovation.

Great investment opportunity in the rental program.

Asking $99,999, plus $10,000 recovery of deposits made for future renovations.

Call 905-955-2235 or 905-722-3973

Homes for Sale-Out of Town Properties

Call 1-800

743-3353

9 ACRE Estate Complete with 1500 sq.ft log home with walkout basement, attached double heated garage, 2 water supplies (town & well) Excellent for horses. Lots of room for outdoor fun. 65 miles north of Medicine Hat Alberta. priced well below replacement cost at $475,000 Must see! Call for info 403-866-1417

fax: 905

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Adjustments: Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad on the first insertion. For multiple insertions of the same ad, credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in connection with production on ads is limited to the printed space involved. Cancellations must be made by 2 p.m. one business day prior to publication date. Cancellations must be made by telephone. Do not fax or e-mail cancellations.

Condos for Rent

Condos for Rent

BURNHAMTHORPE/ MILL RD. THE MASTERS 1100sq.ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, crown moulding, balcony, golf course view, hardwood, cable, garage, pools, gym. $1925 inclusive. Available July 1st.

Call 416-239-4261

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Complete with attached 50x50x20 heated shop w/200amp service. Dirt bike track. Seeded to grass. Fenced and Cross fenced w/rail fencing.

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Cars

Cars

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Sample ad Ad size 1” x 2” boxed

Call Classifieds at

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Building Equipment/ Materials

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Articles for Sale

Home Renovations

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Articles Wanted

ANTIQUES

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

Quick & careful!

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Call 1-866-652-6837.

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Handy Person

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Call John: 416-906-5601 647-467-9976

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Waste Removal

Father’s Day

Booking deadline is Tuesday, June 10 at 1 p.m.

416-677-3818 Rock Bottom Rates!

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Finished Basements.

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Plumbing Leaking Basements.

Brick/ Chimney Repairs.

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Plumbing, Electrical.

Decks, fencing, concrete. All Flooring. Seniors Discount. Licensed/ Insured. Free estimates.

Call Gino 416-524-2168

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Sample ad: 2”x2”

Dad,

No one is ever caring, thoughtful, hardworking as you dad. I don’t think I can find one even if I search this whole wide world.

Happy Father’s Day!

Your loving daughter, Janie

Masonry & Concrete

Flooring & Carpeting

Appliance Repairs/ Installation

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

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

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27 yrs experience.

Free Estimates.

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Warranty, Credit cards accepted.

Seniors discount.

416-616-0388

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

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Concrete & Paving

CONCRETE WORK

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Adult Personals

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ALL TECH ELECTRIC Contact: Jason Sa

www.interlockdirect.ca

(416) 723-1169

PLUMBING

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Specializing in removal of Knob & Tube & Electrical upgrades.

ECRA/ESA Lic.#7006706

Burton Electric Inc. 416 419-1772

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