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Special event parking now more Ex-pensive HILARY CATON hcaton@insidetoronto.com Attendees of special events at Exhibition Place will have to dig a little deeper into their pockets if they want to park on the grounds.

Effective May 23 Exhibition Place raised its special events parking fee for select events with high demand to $30 from $25.

The increase was approved by the board of governors during a meeting last Friday.

“It’s not a terribly huge increase,” said Trinity-Spadina Councillor Mike Layton, who is in favour of the increase.

“It seems logical; what are

we going to do, keep the rate the same for 50 years?”

According to a board report put forward by staff at the meeting, the last parking increase was in 2009 with the new increase averaging about three per cent for each year since.

Layton said this increase is a good way for Exhibition Place to stay competitive with parking rates for events in the city.

“Parking is a huge revenue source for Exhibition Place when these events are put on,” Layton told The Villager.

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Discovering at the Discovery Centre LOTS OF FUN: Top right, Evija Palmer does some painting in one of the 10 discovery zones at the Children’s Discovery Centre on Strachan Avenue, on opening day Saturday. Right, Charlie Davey has some fun at the event. Far right, Atticus Teodorini-Snaith makes his way through a maze.

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Parkdale lawyers join in Nightwood Theatre fundraiser

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Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Love’s Labour’s Lost set to run May 28 to 30 HILARY CATON hcaton@insidetoronto.com Once a year lawyers from across Toronto leave it all on the stage as they trade in their suits and briefcases for theatre frocks and participate in Nightwood Theatre’s annual fundraiser The Lawyer Show.

“It’s amazing that this profession hides such hidden talent that you wouldn’t normally get to see,” said Heather Paterson, a municipal defense lawyer for the City of Toronto and Parkdale resident who is participating this year.

For about two months, lawyers dissect text, rehearse lines and practice choreographed dance sequences with the help of the Nightwood Theatre crew. The show is also a fundraiser that helps improve future Nightwood Theatre productions and training programs.

This year the cast of

36 lawyers will be taking on William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Love’s Labour’s Lost May 28 to 30 at the Jane Mallett Theatre in the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.

The play tells the story of King Ferdinand and his three gentlemen who have sworn off women for three years of study; that is until a princess and her three ladies come to the court.

Participating in this year’s play are Parkdale residents and lawyers Paterson and Melanie Herbin.

For Herbin, a Queen and Bathurst resident and lawyer for the Ministry of Education, theatre comes more naturally; she graduated from the University of Windsor’s theatre program.

She will be playing the character of Boyet, a servant to the princess and her crew of ladies, who have come to King Ferdinand’s court

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Parkdale lawyers Melanie Herbin, left, and Heather Paterson are two of the 36 Toronto lawyers participating in Nightwood Theatre’s annual fundraiser The Lawyer Show.

and end up causing disruptions.

“She’s an earthy character who brought up these young beautiful women, who get courted by the handsome men on the other side of this play.”

This is her third year participating in The Lawyer Show and said she plans on participating in years to come.

“It’s addictive; it’s truly, truly addictive,” Herbin said.

“It’s the fact that the directors and entire team that supports us are all professionals in theatre and they don’t let us get away with stuff. We don’t get ‘we know you’re just lawyers so we won’t be so hard on you.’ No, they push and push and get really good performances from people who don’t really have that much background in theatre.”

This is Paterson’s fifth year participating in the show.

The first time she saw the

show, she immediately asked herself one question: Why am I not doing this?

“I used to do theatre in high school and I thought I need to be doing something creative outside of work,” Paterson explained.

“I auditioned the next year and joined the chorus.”

For Love’s Labour’s Lost, Paterson took on a smaller role of delivering a singing telegram at the end of the play this year due to her heavy caseload. She didn’t want to over commit, but admits that each year she chooses a role that challenges her in one way or another.

“I’m a litigator, so it helps with having to stand up and speak in court,” she said.

“And having to stand and speak Shakespeare gives you some great skills on handling nerves when going to court

and just in general public speaking.”

She said participating in this production pushes her out of her comfort zone.

Paterson said she is not one to draw attention to herself, but being part of these productions pushes her boundaries in ways not only shocking to her, but her colleagues, too.

“The first time I did it, I played a goddess and I remember my colleagues coming up to me afterwards and saying ‘we don’t know what was more shocking, you up there singing or the fact that you were wearing a dress,” Paterson said.

She added she thinks it’s important to do something you love outside of the office.

“We work so hard as lawyers, I think having a creative outlet and something to look forward to doing that’s different from your everyday job is a huge piece of why I keep doing it,” Paterson said.

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et ready Toronto, the Pan Am Games Torch Relay is coming to town starting this Saturday.

The flame was lit Monday in Mexico and is now on its way to Toronto. It splashes down with a special arrival ceremony celebration at the city’s harbourfront featuring a float plane, canoe and a ‘mystery’ first torch runner.

For more details on this weekend’s plans for the torch, see our feature story on page 6.

The torch relay goes from May 30 to July 10, and will touch Canadian communities from the Atlantic to the Pacific. More than 130 communities will be visited during the 41-day torch relay, with some 3,000 runners taking part.

For local residents, most of the excitement will begin July 4 in the final days leadour view ing up to the opening ceremonies of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am on July 10.

Relay to have Games After its visit to the harbourhuge impact front this Saturday, the torch will be carried to the Distillery in Ontario District by Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield for a community celebration before heading out across Canada.

During its journey, the torch will visit Richmond, B.C.; Calgary, Alberta, during the Stampede; Winnipeg, Manitoba, where Canada last hosted the Pan Am Games in 1999; and Halifax, Nova Scotia.

It’s in Ontario, though, where the torch relay will have the biggest impact. Virtually every corner of the province will be visited, with community celebrations planned at numerous locations.

As host city, Toronto will have a number of celebrations – with events planned specifically for Scarborough, North York, and Etobicoke in early July.

On June 28, the torch will be in the city for the annual Pride Parade.

Also, a unique event is set for July 4 at the Prince Edward Viaduct (also known as the Bloor Viaduct).

The viaduct will be lit up to create a multicoloured effect on the Luminous Veil, which encases the famous bridge.

Community groups including the Danforth BIA, which has incorporated its annual Thrill of the Grill event into the celebration, will be on the bridge to welcome the torch and the relay runners. Metroland Media Toronto will also be a big part of that celebration as we are hosting games and events for kids on the viaduct.

For more on the torch relay, visit us at www. insidetoronto.com/toronto-pan-am-games

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The status of symbolism at city hall Symbolism counts for a lot in Toronto politics: certainly for more than it should.

The Gardiner Expressway, which is really just a strip of elevated concrete and asphalt used by a few of Toronto’s many commuters, is also a symbolic battleground for suburban motorists and downtown pedestrians.

Next month at council, that potent symbolism will go up against measly facts and mere expert opinion and more than likely end in council spending an extra $500 million to build new elevated ramps from the Gardiner to the Don Valley Parkway.

Such is how it goes when councillors play to their home crowd: from a cynically political perspective, everyone on council will be a winner no matter the outcome.

Of course, not all political symbolism at city hall is a slam dunk.

david nickle the city Some of these debates can be treacherous ones indeed – and some of them are very small.

On Tuesday, Mayor John Tory’s generally right-ofcentre executive committee spent a good portion of a short meeting dancing around a symbolic leghold trap set by generally left-of-centre councillors Mike Layton and Glenn De Baeremaeker.

The two had put forward a member’s motion to have council establish an “environmental bill of rights.”

The motion contains many “rights” that very few voters would want to pass up: a right to breathe and drink clean air and water and eat safe food; access to nature; to know about pollutants and the right to take part in decision-making.

It also lays responsibil-

ity on council to promote these rights, and by the by points to matters of policy that also have great symbolic value for political brands.

Council would have to get behind cycling, walking and transit as a preferred way to get around.

No fools, the committee members were not having any of it.

Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong made it clear his constituents weren’t fond of pedestrian scrambles and other things they believed promoted congestion.

Councillor David Shiner suggested his elderly constituents wouldn’t take kindly to being encouraged to walk and bicycle.

But they weren’t about to vote it down - because oh, the symbolism of that would have been an embarrassment. Other municipalities – more than 50 of them according to Layton – had passed a simi-

lar bill of rights already.

Sent it back So the committee did the sensible thing, and sent it off to the interim city manager for a report to come back late in the fall.

Layton was disappointed at that prospect and, laying cards on the table, expressed hope it could come before the federal election.

Because after all, it would be really something if Canada’s largest city could make it clear that its policies and practices were all aimed toward preserving the environment, just as Torontonians were set to join their fellow Canadians passing judgement on the environmentally dodgy Conservative government record. Now that would be what you would call symbolic.

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Students rally behind teacher fighting cancer HILARY CATON hcaton@insidetoronto.com Hundreds of parents, teachers, students and former students gathered on the Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School field to honour and celebrate automotive and transportation technology teacher Randy Brown, who was recently diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer.

“This is overwhelming that somebody respects you this much in life,” Randy told The Villager from his desk in his auto shop.

“I came here to do a job and do a job well and I’ve been so fortunate.”

Randy broke the news of his illness to his colleagues about a week and a half ago in principal Derek Chen’s office.

“We were all here balling our eyes out. It’s hard to hear the news that one of your own is fighting for his life.

It’s tough,” said Chen.

“It was really touching because his department is made up mainly of men and to see all of them breaking down...it was so intense. I couldn’t hold it in. It got to me.”

Randy said his illness has reached a “pretty serious point” and plans on heading to San Diego next week for a second opinion with oncologists.

Randy is described as compassionate, inspirational and honest, but perhaps the most repeated character description is father figure and it wasn’t just in the classroom, it was everywhere.

Rob Zarcone met Randy in 1988 when he was just 16 years old, when he used to work at a Goodyear store.

Now 43 with a family of his own, Zarcone credits Randy for his push into the automotive industry where he is the supervisor of national technical support services for Honda Canada Inc. and also works on his own race

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Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School Principal Derek Chen stands with auto shop teacher Randy Brown and former principal Maria Pereira during a schoolwide celebration of Brown May 20.

cars with Randy by his side as a team member.

“He was my father figure,” Zarcone said, taking a moment to gather his emotions.

“Randy never shied away from helping the entry level tech like myself at the time. He was concerned about developing the younger staff and just

talking to us. He truly wants everybody to succeed.”

At the celebration, which featured music and a barbecue, Randy could be seen chatting with students and parents and community members, being embraced in long hugs. But as much a those in attendance were quick to sing

his praises, Randy was even quicker to sing those of his students despite any reputation they may have.

“The kids in this neighbourhood are so fabulous it’s amazing. People always say bad things about the kids but it’s not true,” Randy said.

“I don’t care how they dress, I don’t care what they say, we were all young once and we had our slang I’m sure our parents didn’t like some of the things we did and said.

But they’re awesome kids that do an awesome job that are here to learn and move onto the next step.”

Randy has been teaching at Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton since 1999 and there’s no shortage of people who have been touched by his caring nature and generosity as a teacher.

His reach stretches beyond the classroom to influence and affect the lives of anyone who crosses his path, including co-workers, parents and local community members,

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many of whom were present Wednesday afternoon to say thank you for his lessons both in life and in shop class.

“He’s touched a lot of people and everyone who is coming today has a special connection with him,” Chen said. “He’s a special guy who draws people to him and he’s an outstanding educator.”

St u d e n t s , b o t h p a s t and present, talk highly of Randy.

Amanda Ruvio, 18, who is now a Ryerson University student, graduated last year and came back for the celebrations because Randy helped her learn how to change a tire and change the oil.

“He’s just a good teacher.

He won’t teach you the same way as someone else. He’ll teach you in a way that you’ll learn because it’s different for every kid,” Ruivo said. “He’ll make you interested in the class.

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special report Here are the dates and places you can see the torch run in action may

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• Withrow Park • Variety Village • L’Amoreaux Community Recreation Centre

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• Ontario Science Centre • Colonel Sam Smith Park, Humber College

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• Montgomery’s Inn • Albion Arena • Driftwood Community Recreation Centre • Mel Lastman Square • Earlscourt Park • Mount Dennis Library • CAMH

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• Toronto West End College Street YMCA • Christie Pits Park • Legislative Assembly of Ontario • Nathan Phillips Square • Toronto Pearson International Airport • Osgoode Hall

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• Avenue of the Island, Toronto Island • Ann Tindal Park • Canada Park (Harbourfront)

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he Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games will be off to a splashing start when the torch touches down in the city Saturday for the start of the 41-day Torch Relay.

The Pan Am flame was lit Monday during a traditional ceremony in Teotihuacan, Mexico at the Pyramid of the Sun, which was organized and hosted by the Mexican Olympic Committee (MOC).

A float plane carrying a flame lit inside a lantern will touch down in Lake Ontario Saturday, where it will be handed to Elder Garry Sault of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, who will then travel with the lantern by canoe to shore for a ceremony conducted

by Chief Bryan LaForme at Harbourfront Centre.

The first torchbearer – whose identity is being kept under wraps – will then leave Canada Square at Harbourfront Centre, where the torch will be passed to several bearers before Col. Chris Hadfield will run with it into The Distillery District.

Family oriented celebrations will be held at both Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay, and The Distillery District, 55 Mill St. Festivities will begin at Canada Square at 2:30 p.m., featuring a soundtrack produced by local musical

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Pan Am Games Organizing Committee chair David Peterson, right, speaks to a performer at XVII Pan Am Games ‘Toronto 2015’ torch lighting ceremony Monday in Teotihuacan, Mexico.

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director Andrew Craig and a performance by the Obeah Opera.

Celebrations will continue in The Distillery District at 4 p.m., and will include performances by Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra, The Chimera Project, Dance Migration and Jasmine Denham, who will perform the official song of the Games live for the first time. Hadfield is expected to arrive with the torch around 5 p.m.

The torch will then head to communities around Thunder Bay before making its way back to Toronto to take part in Pride Parade events June 28. It will leave Toronto once again and return July 4, where it will

Games run remain in the city Canadians.”

July 10 to 26, until the Torch Relay Peter Haggert, followed by the Parapan Am and accompanying editor-in-chief of Games Aug. 7 celebrations wrap up Metroland Media to 15.

July 10.

Toronto, publisher of The Mirror, The torch will be carried by more than 3,000 Guardian, and Villager torchbearers in 200 metre papers and official print segments through some 130 and media supplier for the communities during the 41 Toronto 2015 Pan Am and day tour.

Parapan Am Games, said the “You can imagine just how company is thrilled to be a much of a detailed exercise close partner of the Torch this is,” Saad Rafi, CEO of the Relay.

Pan Am/Parapan Am Games “While the torch brings organizing committee, said community pride to comof the preparations. munities of Toronto and “We are getting anxious across Ontario, that paralfor Saturday. For Toronto lels our goals through our and the GTA, (the Games) newspapers, magazines is an opportunity to share and websites of bringwhat we are as a region, to ing community news and share the pride we have as information to better our

communities,” he said.

Many events are being planned around the Torch Relay, including The Thrill of the Grill Saturday, July 4 on the Prince Edward Viaduct.

The Danforth BIA will host the sixth annual event fundraiser from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the east end of the viaduct, where the Luminous Veil – the suicide barrier rods – will be lit for the first time.

“We usually hold this event at Broadview and Chester, but because the bridge will be lit, we moved it to there,” said Jennifer Jones, vice-chair of the BIA, adding the top half of the bridge will remain permanently lit.

The Thrill of the Grill, co-hosted by The Food Ne t w o r k’s c h e f Ly n n Crawford and Tommy Smyth of HGTV’s Sarah 101, will feature a handful of chefs serving up edibles including ribs, corn, and beer.

“I hope this is the start of many events on the bridge,” said Jones, adding the BIA was instrumental with the initial funding and advocating for the Luminous Veil and lighting.

As for being part of Pan Am Games celebrations, she said residents might be slow to warm to the sporting event, but once it arrives it will be fully embraced.

“Any city that is hosting an event like this has a chance to really turn the dial on the city up a notch.”

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Rick Mugford: looking forward to sharing in the excitement HILARY CATON hcaton@insidetoronto.com When Parkdale resident Rick Mugford found out he was chosen to be a torchbearer for the 2015 Toronto Pan Am/Parapan Am Games he was hit with a wave of emotions: disbelief, apprehension and nervousness.

“I’m not very athletic.”

Mugford laughed. “When I say I’m not athletic, I just mean I don’t train. I’m in the arts. I do creative things.”

Mugford is an architect and interior designer at Zeidler Partnership

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Rick Mugford will be carrying the torch July 5.

Architects. His firm is behind the design of the Ryerson Student Learning Centre and the roof at Union station.

“I can assure you people that know me, who found out are like, ‘What? You? It seems a little out of character.’”

When he told his parents he tried to downplay it, but his mother reassured him of the significance.

“I said, well don’t get too carried away, there’s lots of people, thousands, that are going to be doing this. And my mom goes ‘but there are millions of people.’ She just put it into perspective.”

The Strachan Avenue and Queen Street area resident will be carrying the torch on

Sunday, July 5 and said he plans to take up a little bit of running, so it won’t be a shock to his system.

“I’ll have to do something because I don’t want to collapse halfway through,” he said. “I got to do a little bit of something and that makes me nervous... I don’t want to look like a total wienie.”

For Mugford participating in something like this is an opportunity of a lifetime.

“I’m looking forward to sharing in the upswell of excitement surrounding the Games. I want to be a

part of that. I think it’ll be great. I’m really proud to be from Toronto and I’m proud of our city. I think they’re going to do a really great job. I’m glad to be a part of a Toronto flag waving of sort,” Mugford said.

“I’m a proud Torontonian and I’m representing Parkdale so that’s exciting.”

For more on the Pan Am Games and regular updates, visit us online at www.insidetoronto.com/ toronto-pan-am-games

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Safer Living for People with Dementia WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: CAMH - Bell Gateway Building, 100 Stokes St. CONTACT: http://goo.gl/ Yrxick, imoffett@alzheimertoronto.org COST: Free Discussion: The importance of the environment to a person with dementia.

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Live Music Showcase presented by The Darren Ross Agency featuring Award Winners, Jace Martin & The Pace, The Johnnys, Missy Knott & Shawnee. Hosted by Ashae Annett.

Relay for Life WHEN: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Blvd. CONTACT: Emily Abrams, 416-323-7193, www.relayforlife.ca COST: Adult: $45, child: $25 Every step you take helps fund promising cancer research, community support services and other important work so that fewer Canadians are touched by cancer.

◗ Wednesday, June 10 School Accommodation Review WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: St. Luke Catholic School, 319 Ossington Ave. CONTACT: emmy.szekeresmilne@tcdsb. org COST: Free All are welcome to attend the last of four public meetings for Senhor Santo Cristo and St. Luke Catholic schools

◗ Thursday, June 11

Alive Inside Movie Screening WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: CAMH - Bell Gateway Building, 100 Stokes St. CONTACT: http://bit. ly/1Ehpp8N Screening of the documentary that inspired the Alzheimer Society of

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◗ Friday, June 12

The Honda Indy Toronto WHEN: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd. CONTACT: 416-588-7223 COST: Prices range from $50 to $175 Takes place June 12 to 14 on the streets surrounding Exhibition Place.

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OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4PM SWANSEA - 291 WINDERMERE AVE $888,000 Absolutely stunning newly renovated & rebuilt 3 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms detached.

Everything is new. Open concept, many pot lights, new hardwood throughout, fireplace, crown mouldings, granite & marble fl. Gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters, pot lights, new Bosch stainless steel appliances & walk out to deck & large garden. Cozy master with walk-in closet & 4 pc ensuite. Finished basement large family room, 4 pc bath & laundry rm. Near Bloor shopping, Rennie Park, Swansea school and lake. www.291windermere.com.

This Home of The Week is Listed with Tanya Sidorova, Sales Representative & Michael Inwood B. Comm., Broker 416-762-4200 www.TanyaSidorova.com

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Luxurious Custom Built Stately Residence, Superb Craftsmanship and Finishes, Attention to Every Detail, 4+1 Bedroom 2 Storey, Coffered Ceilings, Formal Living Spaces, Gourmet Kitchen, Centre Island, Granite Countertops, Theatre, Wine Cellar, Spectacular Finishes, Landscaped Yard, One of the Most Prestigious Neighbourhoods and Streets! $3,150,000!

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Totally Renovated, Double Door Entry, Large Foyer, Circular Staircase, Iron Railing, Wainscoting, Custom Kitchen, Quartz Counter, Renovated Bathrooms, Prof.

Finished Basement, Ideal for Entertaining, Shows to Perfection, Prof. Landscaped, Just Move in & Enjoy!

Only $1,050,000!

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AMAZING LOCATION & INVESTMENT PROPERTY!!

3 in One, 60 Yr Established Automotive Shop with 5 Bays, 16ft Ceiling, Access From Front and Back Lane, Turn Key, All Equipment & Business Included, Commercial Unit at Front (Previously Used as Auto Parts Store) Plus 2 Bedroom Apartment Above, High Demand Location Bloor/ Lansdowne/Dupont, Only $999,900!

ORCHARD HEIGHTS High Demand Quiet Neighbourhood Situated on a Premium 70 x 282 Ft Ravine Lot Overlooking Etobicoke Creek, Detached Sidesplit, Open Concept Living Room, Walkout Basement, Fabulous Opportunity! Only $839,000!

Situated on premium lot over ½ an acre! Quiet enclave of Multimillion Dollar Homes, Over 5,000 Sq Ft, 5 Bdrms, Finished Basement, Indoor Pool, Walkout to Huge Deck overlooking Golf Course, Spectacular Backyard, Thousands spent on Renovations and Upgrades, Bright Sunlit, 3 Skylights, Circular Staircase, Formal Rooms,3 Car Garage, Plus much more! Only $1,599,900!

WYCLIFFE ESTATES

Situated on a Quiet Crescent & on Premium Pie Shaped Lot, 4 Bedroom 2 Storey with Walkout Basement, Immaculately Maintained, Original Owners, Thousands Spent on Upgrades, Granite floor, New Doors & Windows, Marble Fireplaces, Great for Entertaining, Walkout to Landscaped Lot, Simply must be Seen!

Only $1,199,900!

CENTRAL ETOBICOKE

Entertainer’s Dream! Fully Renovated 2 Storey with Addition, Custom Gourmet Kitchen, Gorgeous Prof. Finished Bsmt, Huge Family Room w/ W/O to Pool & Cabana, SpaLike Bathrooms, Fenced Private Lot, Jacuzzi, Skylights, Crown Moulding, Phantom Screens, Steps to Centennial Park & Great Schools! This Home has it All! Only $949,000!

QUIET COURT LOCATION

Detached Spacious 4+2 Bedroom 2 Storey in Etobicoke, Double Door Entry, Circular Staircase, Family Size Kitchen, Pantry, Granite Countertop, W/O Deck, Main Floor Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Professionally Finished Basement, Gorgeous 2nd Kitchen, Ideal for In-Law Suite or Entertaining!

Large Lot! Only $799,900!

BREATHTAKING RAVINE VIEW

Custom Built Luxury 4 Bedroom Bungalow on 80 Ft Frontage, Quiet Cul-de-sac + Backing onto Ravine, Walkout Basement, Gorgeous Open Concept Layout, Gourmet Kitchen, Granite Counters, Beautiful Cabinetry, 10 Ft Ceilings, 8 Ft Doors, Crown Moulding, 3 Car Garage, Your Opulent Dream Home! $1,999,900!

BATHURST MANOR

Custom Totally Rebuilt Ultra Modern 5 Bedroom, 5 Level Backsplit, Amazing Attention to Detail, Open Concept Layout, Custom Modern Gourmet Kitchen, Quartz Counter, Breakfast Bar, B/I Appliances, Spectacular Bathrooms, Walkout to Landscaped Lot, Finished Basement, Quality Exudes Throughout, Gorgeous Curb Appeal, Fabulous Location & Neighbourhood, Simply Must be Seen! Only $1,399,900!

LUXURY CUSTOM BUILT

Executive Stunning 4 Bedroom 2 Storey Situated on Premium 177 Ft Deep Lot, Gorgeous Curb Appeal, Stone & Interlock Driveway, Fabulous Layout, Gourmet Kitchen, Granite Countertops, Centre Island, S/S Appliances, Master Bedroom Retreat w/ Ensuite & Walk-In Closet, Gorgeous & Simply Must be Seen! $1,179,900!

ROYAL YORK & EGLINTON

Stunning Euro designed 4 bdrm. Gorgeous 5 level backsplit Situated on a Quiet Court on A Premium Pie Shaped Lot, Thousands Spent on Updates and Upgrades, Separate Side Entrance, Ideal for Entertaining or In-Law Suite, Huge Family & Rec Rooms, Steps to Amenities & Transit, High Demand Neighbourhood! Only $899,900!

AMAZING 80 X 222 FT LOT

Detached Toronto Bungalow with 3+1 Bedrooms, Stunning Lot, Backing onto Ravine, Long Private Drive, Garage, Huge Shed, Large Garden, Finished Basement Ideal for In-Law Suite or Entertaining, Only $774,900

MOUNT PLEASANT & LAWRENCE

Absolutely Stunning Custom-built Lawrence Park Home Featuring The Finest In Modern Finishes & Amenities Throughout!! Luxurious Open Concept Layout, Smart Home Technology, Gourmet Kitchen W/Island, Heated Floors, White Oak Hardwood, Open Staircase, Large Family Room With W/O To Deck. Master Bedroom Features Amazing Ensuite & Wraparound Deck. Finished Basement W/ Wetbar. Walk To Schools, Shops, Transit. Truly Amazing Property…Must Be Seen! $1,885,000

CALEDON 12 CAR GARAGE

Situated on 2 Acre Lot, Detached 6 Bedroom 2 Storey, Floating Circular Staircase, Renovated Kitchen, Granite Countertops, Vaulted Ceilings, Finished Walkout Basement, Ideal for Entertaining plus a 2 Bedroom In-Law Suite, Amazing Property & Opportunity! Only $1,200,000

LUXURY PALACE PIER

Waterfront Location, Totally Redesigned & Professionally Renovated 3 Bedroom, 3,200 Sq Ft Suite with Lavish Finishes, Over 350K Spent, No Expense Spared,Top of the Line Appliances, Crown Mouldings, Custom Cabinetry, Gourmet Kitchen, Divine Bathrooms... the list goes on. A Spectacular Lifestyle awaits you.

Call for a Confidential Viewing Today! Only $1,050,000!

APPLEWOOD 2 STOREY

Large Renovated Detached 4 Bedroom Home On Quiet Crescent , Located On One Of The Best Streets, This Property Has It All - Amazing Curb Appeal, Spacious Living/Dining Rooms, Gourmet Kitchen, Large Bedrooms, Newly Finished Basement, Private Backyard W/Heated Inground Pool. 2-Car Garage W/ Ample Driveway Parking. Close To Schools And Amenities. Absolutely Stunning - Don’t Miss Out!! Only $889,000!

1700SQFT LUXURY WOODBRIDGE CONDO!!

Spectacular 3 bedroom Ambria Condo. Luxurious European style low rise in high demand location.

Custom built and designed, upgraded and professionally decorated open concept suite. Gourmet kitchen, massive centre island, granite countertop, formal dining room, crown mouldings, 2 balconies, loaded with upgrades, 2 parking spots, simply must be seen only $750,000.

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CUSTOM 2 STOREY

Gorgeous Curb Appeal, Stucco Exterior 2 Storey, Modern Open Concept Layout, Custom Kitchen Overlooking the Formal Dining Room & Spacious Living Room, Master Bedroom Retreat, 6pc Ensuite, Walk-in Closet, Finished Basement with 2 Bedroom In-Law Suite, Simply Must be Seen! Close to Amenities! Only $699,900

PRESTIGIOUS HEART LAKE

Detached Brick 4+1 Bedroom 2 Storey on Premium 50 Ft Lot Backing onto Parkland, Fabulous Layout, Circular Staircase, Large Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Main Floor Family Room, Finished Walkout Basement, Resort Like Backyard with Inground Pool! Only $649,900!

ICE 2

Brand New Corner Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 753 Sq Ft on 20th Floor, Fabulous Layout, Walk out to Balcony, Parking & Locker Included, Fabulous Location Directly Connected to Maple Leaf Square, Fabulous Amenities, Amazing Value! Being Sold Under Assignment. Only $549,900!

WONDERFUL FLETCHER’S CREEK SEMI

Large 3 Bedroom In Brampton with attached Garage and Private Double Drive, Double Door Entry, Huge Gourmet Kitchen with Island, Large Master with 5pc Ensuite and W/I Closet, Balcony off 3rd Bdrm, 3 Washrooms, Rare Walkout from High Basement to Fenced Yard. Amazing Value! Only $399,000!

BLOOR & DUFFERIN

2 Storey 3+1 Bedroom in High Demand Toronto Location, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, 2 Skylights, High Ceilings, Family Size Kitchen, Finished Basement with Walkout, In-Law Suite, Detached Garage, Interlock Patio & Courtyard, Large Veranda. Fabulous Opportunity! Only $699,900!

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!!

PELHAM PARK

Spacious 4+1 Bedroom 2 Storey Open Concept Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Huge Kitchen, Walkout to Backyard, Finished Basement with Separate Entrance Ideal for Entertaining or Possible In-Law Suite, Double Garage, Close to Transit & Amenities! $699,900!

GORGEOUS ETOBICOKE SEMI

STEPS TO BLOOR

Renovated 2 Storey near Dufferin Mall, Fabulous Large Detached with Oversized Double Garage, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters, S/S Appliances, W/O to Private Concrete Patio and Fully Fenced Yard. Walk to Bloor GO Station or Subway, Great Area Undergoing Explosive Growth! Only $699,000!

WEXFORD BUNGALOW

Large 4+1 Bedrm Backsplit, Spacious Living/ Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Separate Family Room With W/O To Yard, Finished Basement, Separate Side Entrance And Private Drive.

Amazing Opportunity To Add Your Own Touches.

Don’t Miss Out! Only $649,000!!

Large 9 Yr Old, 1670 Sq Ft Brick Semi with Rare Double Garage, Gourmet Kitchen with W/O to Deck, Great Den/Family Room on Main Floor, 9 Ft Ceilings on 2nd Floor, Near Centennial Park, Michael Power and Community Pool! A Rare Find! Only $619,900!

Charming, Meticulously Maintained Detached 3 Bedroom, Located On One Of The Best Streets In The Area, Amazing Curb Appeal, Spacious Living/Dining Rooms, Large Bedrooms, Finished Basement, Private Fully Fenced Yard. Oversize Garage W/ Ample Driveway Parking. Close To Schools and Amenities. Must Be Seen - Don’t Miss Out!! Only $569,900!

TORONTO BUNGALOW

NORTH YORK OPPORTUNITY Spacious 3+2 Bedroom, Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Separate Side Entrance to Finished Basement In-Law Suite, Large Veranda, Long Private Driveway, Deck, Fenced Backyard, Super Value! Only $449,900!

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Steps to Amenities, Transit and Close to Subway, 2 Bedrooms, Family Size Kitchen, Side Entrance to Finished Basement, Backyard Plus Oversized 1.5 Car Garage!

Only $499,900!

STEPS TO ACC AND UNION STATION!!

Large One Bedroom plus Den Featuring Oversized Windows and City Views. Functional Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Breakfast Bar, Walk-in Pantry and Storage.

Hotel Like Amenities; 24 Hr Concierge, Indoor/Outdoor Pool, Rooftop Patio. Walk Score, Bike Score, and Transit Score are Excellent! Great Investment. Only $369,825!!

AMAZING VALUE!

Detached 3 Bedroom Starter Home With Excellent Layout. Solidly Built But Needs Some Minor Updating. Spacious Open Concept Main Floor, Large Bedrooms, Finished Basement, Enclosed Porch and Fully Fenced Yard. Single Car Garage W/ Ample Driveway Parking. Close To Schools& Amenities. Why Buy A Semi? - Don’t Miss Out!! Only $349,900!

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Luxury Condo Built by Daniels in Prestigious Bayview Village, 1 Bedroom Plus Spacious Den, 9 Ft Ceilings, Italian Marble Floor, 2 Full Baths, Chestnut Oak Floor, Modern Kitchen, Granite Countertop, Parking & Locker Included, Steps to Bayview Subway & All Amenities! Live in Luxury! Only $319,900!

GORGEOUS NORTH YORK BUNGALOW Double Door Entry, Large Foyer, 3+1 Bedroom Stunning Property, Formal Dining Room, Open Concept Living Room, Separate Side Entrance to Professionally Finished Basement Ideal for In-law Suite or Entertaining, Plus Huge Sunroom Addition,Situated on a Premium Lot,Pattern Concrete,Interlock, Large Veranda, Spectacular Opportunity! Only $649,900!

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Location, Location, Location! Rarely Offered 3 Bedroom Suite At Tridel’s Luxurious ‘Meridian’! Very Nice Layout Featuring A Large Balcony W/ South View, Kitchen w/ Granite Counters, Spacious Bedrooms, Master Ensuite, New Flooring, Locker And 2 Parking Spots!! Steps To Finch Station, Schools and All Amenities. Amazing Value – Must Be Seen!! Only $569,900!

DUNDAS & WINDERMERE 2 Storey Opportunity, 3 Bedrooms, Needs TLC, Located in High Demand Bloor West Village Location! Don’t Miss Out! Only $399,900!

WONDERFUL INNISFIL BUNGALOW Large 3 Bdrm near Lake Simcoe on a Huge 50 by 200 Ft Lot, Backing onto Forest close to the Beach, Enormous Finished Basement with Rec Room and 2 Extra Bdrms, Only a Few Homes on this Private Road near Alcona! Your Own Private Oasis! Only $299,900!

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REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

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Quality Materials: Pella Windows, Granite Kitchen with KraftMaid Birch Cabinets. Custom Built-in Walnut Cabinetry In The Bathroom. 2½ Storey, 4+1 Bedrms, 4 bathrooms, 2 Decs and a Patio, 3 Fireplaces, Rare 2 Car Parking, and Packed With Amazing Features. Call for Feature Sheet. A Must See.

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106 WATSON AVE. Call the Margie “K” Team today.

Independently Owned and Operated 416-769-1616 Re/Max West Realty Inc., Brokerage

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JONATHAN KNELL 416 236-1241 Sales Representative

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Spectacular

AT 100 COE HILL DRIVE

Look not further than this rarely offered, updated, spacious 1 + 1 in a coveted building, perfect for the professional or fashionista, steps to High park, the lake, Bloor West Village or TTC. One of the best values for such a fantastic space with a lake view. Fantastic amenities salt water pool and stunning BBQ patio area.

STUNNING One Of A Kind Home On 1/4 Acre Lot In The Heart Of Port Credit Village. Beautifully Renovated With 3400 Sq Ft, 5+1 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, Nanny Suite With Separate Entrance. Open Concept Entertainers Kitchen, Family Room With Stone Fireplace. Huge Deck With Hot Tub. Charming Front Porch. Treed, Private Lot. Steps To Waterfront Trail, Marina, Shops, Restaurants, Schools, Go Train.

Amazing Location!! MLS#W3195402

70 High Park Ave Penthouse 03 High Park Luxury Penthouse with 9 Ft Ceilings, Open Concept Split 2 Bedroom. Granite Kitchen Breakfast Counter w/2 Walkouts to a 20’ Balcony w/ Gas Hook up for BBQ. Enjoy the South View of High Park & The Lake. Steps to High Park Subway Stop & mins. Drive to highway & Coveted Bloor West Shopping! Sought After Building In The Heart Of Bloor West Village And Trendy Restaurants On Dundas West.

Spacious two bedroom renovated unit in a quiet co-ownership building. Located in the prime Swansea-High Park area. Best value in west end. Close to High Park, Grenadier pond, Bloor West Village shops, TTC, bus stop, subway, walking distance to Lake Ontario. Underground parking and exterior locker (exclusive use).

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NEW LISTING!!

ROBERT WATSON LOFTS – 17 FT CEILINGS!!

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1150SF 2 LEVEL POST & BEAM LOFT WITH 440SQ FT PATIO!!

110-363 SORAUREN AVENUE

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JAY MILLER Broker of Record

905 717-3525

Tor. 416 860-6688

$599,900

$729K

Lambton-Baby Point / Warren Park Lovely 2

Vintage Home Available In The Heart Of Town! You Can Stroll To Your Favourite Coffee Shop, Bike The Nature Trails & Frequent The Many Restaurants & Pubs On Main Street, This Home Has Been Well Cared For With Nice Fresh Touches & Has Extraordinary Features, The Practical Layout Supports Family Life With An Open Concept Kitchen/ Family Room, Great Bedrooms, 3rd Storey Loft, Walk-Out To Deck With Peaceful Yard & Beautiful Gardens - A Fantastic Lifestyle Awaits!!

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Bdrm, Detached with Private Drive, backing directly onto beautiful Etiénne Brûle park and the Humber River. One of the original homes in the historic Humber Valley, with the potential to build out and expand. You’ll love being ensconced in nature, on the decks off the master bedroom, or the main floor family room/kitchen. Great schools, TTC at the door and just steps to all the fab amenities of the Junction, Baby Point Gates, Bloor West and the Kingsway too. This one won’t last long! Call 416.737.9999 to view or visit www.MyUltimatePlace.com for photos and virtual tour.

Jeanette Grant, Sales Representative, B.Sc. (Hons) OFFICE - 416.530.1100 DIRECT - 416.737.9999

NOLA MATTAR Sales Representative 647 200-1510 416 236-1241

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Just Listed! 25 Warren Cres.

Muskoka in the City

Charming Century Home Located In Vibrant Mimico, The Gateway To Toronto’s West-End Waterfront Neighbourhood. 6 Bedroom, 4 baths, Den, Private Drive, Large Deck, Hardwood Floor, Fire place, Solid 2 2/1 Storey Brick Home. Short Walk to GO Train, Park, Shops and School. Price $ 845,000

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HILARY CATON hcaton@insidetoronto.com About 100 concerned members from Parkdale’s Tibetan community gathered at May Robinson Auditorium seeking answers about family members trying to survive in the aftermath of Nepal’s earthquake last month.

To help answer those questions, Parkdale-High Park MP Peggy Nash in partnership with Parkdale Community Legal Services (PCLS) hosted a meeting with senior policy analyst Irena Nikolova with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

“To have the opportunity to have a representative from CIC here is important,” Nash told The Villager. “For her to hear first-hand what the problems are and to see the number of people affected is very important for her. And the questions she’s getting will be taken back to Ottawa to get answered.”

Nikolova was on hand during the Tuesday, May 19 meeting to notify residents affected by the earthquake of the new special immigration measures implemented to help with the processing of applications for Nepalese significantly or personally affected by the earthquake.

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earthquake in Nepal, but only for those who have applied prior to the earthquake.

For those affected postearthquake, she said, the department is providing priority processing upon request for visa applications of individuals who are in the affected areas in Nepal and to those who have been affected significantly and personally with emphasis on providing processing for spouses, partners, dependent children of Canadian citizens and permanent residents still in Nepal.

“The definition of someone personally affected is if they “have lost an immediate family member such as a spouse, partner or dependent child; significant property and/or livelihood due

to the earthquake in Nepal,” Nikolova said.

Throughout the course of the evening many people shared their situations.

Many have relatives whose homes have collapsed, children out on the street with no access to schools as well as food and sanitation concerns.

“There’s still a huge humanitarian need there. It just really puts a spotlight on the crisis and we’re trying to reach as many people in need as we can,” Nash said. “The earthquake just made a terrible situation much worse.”

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For panelist Laura Reinsborough, founder of non-profit Not Far From The Tree, the idea begins at a most basic, organic level. Her fruit sharing project, where volunteers harvest fruit from trees in local residential properties and donate the bounty to local social services, is entering its eighth year. A simple concept, she said, that continues to have a profound impact.

“It shifts our perspective when we eat from city soil,” said Reinsborough, who after considering the collaboration needed to harvest one tree, began to see the city not as separate lots but as a large urban orchard.

Dissolving property lines have been one of her biggest takeaways.

“In those few hours of picking that private space transforms; we’re unlocking the potential of sharing in the community,” said Reinsborough, who reported this year there are 600 registered trees on 1,300 properties.

Rethinking the potential of underused space was the key to panelist Michelle Senayah’s project to transform the city’s nearly

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2,400 public laneways. With the decreasing amount of outdoor space making it difficult to create more conventional public space, Senayah said it’s important to get residents engaged in the existing space.

The Laneway Project, she said, now has online how-to guides on how to green laneway space, add a mural or even throw a party.

“Use your space so it’s not overlooked,” Senayah urged the audience.

Connecting existing public space was also on the minds of other panelists: Emily Munroe of Open Streets TO, Helena Grdadolnik of the Green Line and James Gen Meers, of the Friends of the Pan Am Path.

Grdadolnik’s mission to connect the often neglected Dupont hydro corridor into a five kilometre linear park was not about adding a few flowers here and there, but about “thinking of the park as a more holistic space.”

Meers also hopes to activate

a nearly 80 km existing network of trails including the Humber, Waterfront and Lower Don trails with the Friends of the Pan Am Path. Currently hosting a 14-week Art Relay festival event, Meers said using the public space is not just about developing economic activity, but a chance to bring the expansive path to life and leveraging the diversity of the surrounding communities (more than 21 Wards are connecting with seven priority neighbourhoods).

“This is just the beginning,” Meers said of the project, where construction will continue into 2017. Cycle Toronto has also expressed interest in the connections.

The audience posed questions of accessibility and negotiating designated areas for cyclists and pedestrians to the panelists.

Vaughan hoped the talk ultimately inspired a sense of ownership by the residents to make public space a larger, continued discussion.

“We are trying to challenge this notion of how we activate and what responsibility we have over public space; it just takes one champion to open doors and move it forward,” Vaughan said.

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This increase would boost its revenue to $174,000 from $145,000 based on the maximum current parking inventory of 5,800 spaces.

Not everyone on the board was in favour of the increase.

Board member Councillor Jim Karygiannis, of Ward 39 Scarborough- Agincourt, voted against it because he believes it’s a gouge to event goers.

“I think it’s a bit much. The $25 (rate) has been there a long time, I think people are used it. The events they have are expensive already,” Karygiannis said.

“They compared (parking rates) to other places downtown, but just because private entrepreneurs are taking the prices that high I don’t think we should have done it as much.”

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attending these events are young people who live in the suburbs and getting to the city and back without a car is no easy feat. “ When you go down there from my part of the world (Scarborough), these things finish at 1 a.m., and good luck getting out to Scarborough,” Karygiannis told The Villager.

“As a parent I wouldn’t want my daughter walking on the street. I’d say take your car.”

However, Layton sees the increase as another opportunity to push attendees to possibly motivate people to find another mode of transportation to the event such as transit.

“We’ve got to be encouraging that (the use of public transportation) where we can. It has the side benefit of encouraging people who can take transit to take it. There are great transit options for

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Exhibition Place; you have a GO train station right at the heart of it,” Layton said, “So why would we subsidize drivers by keeping low parking rates and yet not give enticement to take public transit. That’s backwards thinking and backwards logic.”

Layton added those who live close enough to take transit, but still drive are taking spots away from those who live a distance away from the event and have no choice, but to drive and pay to park.

“So why not make lives easier for those people,” Layton said.

“They’re taking up much needed parking spots and we have a parking issue down there. We don’t have a lot of it...You may as well make it competitive.”

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Beach volleyball schedule announced w The schedule for men’s and women’s beach volleyball has been released by the Pan/Parapan Am Games organizing committee.

B o t h t h e m e n’s a n d women’s competition will be held at the Chevrolet Beach Volleyball Centre at 200 Princes’ Blvd.

To mark the announcement, TO2015 hosted a beach volleyball challenge a t t h e A s h b r i d g e s Ba y beach volleyball courts last Saturday. The challenge featured Canadian volleyball Olympic medallists, fourtime Olympic coach Steve Anderson and several Pan Am hopefuls.

The Chevrolet Beach Volleyball Centre will host 16 men’s teams and 16 women’s teams. men’s Canadian team schedule: • Tu e s d a y, Ju l y 1 4 v s.

Nicaragua at 9 p.m.

• Wednesday, July 15 vs.

Guatemala at 2:30 p.m.

• Thursday, July 16 vs. Uruguay at 9 p.m.

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Winnipeg Pan Am Games gold medalist (1999) Conrad Leinemann goes for a dive during an exhibition game at Ashbridges Bay last Saturday to mark the announcement of the Pan Am Games beach volleyball schedule.

women’s canadian w• Monday, team schedule: July 13 vs. Cayman Islands at 8 p.m.

• Tuesday, July 14 vs. Puerto Rico at 2:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, July 15 vs.

Uruguay at 8 p.m.

The men’s and women’s beach volleyball pre-quarterfinal matches will be held on Friday, July 17, quarter-final

matches on Saturday, July 18, semifinal matches on Sunday, July 19, and bronze- and goldmedal matches on Tuesday, July 21.

To view the full Toronto 2015 Pan Am beach volleyball schedule, visit Toronto2015. org/0/beach-volleyballschedule

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To purchase tickets for the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, visit Toronto2015.org

Torch relay starts Saturday, May 30 The Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games’ torch arrives in Toronto Saturday for the start of the 41-day Torch Relay.

A float plane carrying a lit flame inside a lantern will touch down on Lake Ontario near Toronto’s waterfront, where it will be handed to an Elder of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, who will then travel by canoe for a ceremony by Chief Bryan LaForme at Harbourfront Centre. The flame for the torch was lit Monday during a ceremony at the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan, Mexico.

The torch will be passed to several bearers before Col. Chris Hadfield will run with it into The Distillery District. Celebrations are scheduled to end around 6:30 p.m.

relay stop at cruickshank park wArt

The Pan Am Path Art Relay is stopping Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Cruickshank Park, St. Phillips Bridge, 2196

michele mclean pan am/parapan am Weston Rd. The theme is: Activate!

Weston-Mount Dennis.

Join UrbanArts and Dan Bergeron as they explore the history of Weston-Mount Dennis. The result of their collaboration is a multipart mural, created through engagement with local residents and youth. The unveiling will take place alongside a community-led event featuring dance, music and food in Cruickshank Park. Rain date is Friday, June 5, 4 to 7 p.m.

For the full Pan Am Art Relay event calendar map, visit www.panampath.org More headliners wTO2015 for Panamania is hosting

Panamania, a 35-day arts and culture festival.

Whitehorse and Charles Bradley & his Extraordinaires have recently been added to the list of performers. Other headliners scheduled to perform free outdoor con-

certs include the Flaming Lips, Jann Arden, Marianas Trench and Stars.

Panamania features more than 1,300 artists in 250 performances across Toronto from July 10 to Aug. 15. For the full schedule and details, visit Toronto2015.org/panamania Public wTheToronto library hosts chat Toronto Public Library invites patrons to talk one-on-one with athletes, organizers and journalists involved with the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games through their Human Library program.

Check out a person the same way you check out a book. Reserve a human book or drop by the North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St., or Parkdale Library, 1303 Queen St. W., on Saturday.

Email humanlibrary@ torontopubliclibrary.ca

Michele McLean’s column on the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/ Parapan Am Games appears every second week. Reach her at mmclean@insidetoronto.com

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