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HOLIDAY DREAMS: Watercolour by local artist Mussarat Bhatti is the view from her home in the Markham and Ellesmere roads area. For more on the artist, please see page 3.

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New Year’s The final cut Eve events slated for Scarborough Scarborough’s official New Year’s Eve celebration offers a lot of activities for families looking to celebrate. The complimentary Dec. 31 countdown event includes party hats, clowns, arts and crafts, balloons, face painting, live music and children’s movies, a reptile display - even free parking. Celebrations to ring in 2013 run from 7 p.m. to midnight in the Scarborough Civic Centre Rotunda on Borough Drive, near the Scarborough Centre RT Station. Dan the Music Man, Sol de Cuba, TC3, Moo’d Swing and Two or the Show are all set to perform and feature films Madagascar 3 and Ice Age 4 - Continental Drift will be shown. There will also be public skating, weather permitting, on the Albert Campbell Square outdoor rink. Scarborough’s city councillors also chose to continue the tradition of a New Year’s Levee at the Civic Centre - a chance for everyone to meet municipal politicians and have a hot chocolate - on Sunday, Jan. 6. The levee is from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and will be followed from 3 to 5 p.m. by a Sunday Serenade concert by the Good Times Orchestra.

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RETIREMENT DAY: Tony Salvaggio cuts long time customer Elio Digiandomenico’s hair at Tony’s Hair Design on Kennedy Road and Southlawn Drive in Scarborough. Salvaggio retired last week after 40 years of cutting hair in the community.

Residents can still register for annual Rouge Park bird count MIKE ADLER madler@insidetoronto.com Nature-lovers still have time to sign up for the 10th annual Winter Bird Count in Rouge Park next month.

The 24-hour count around branches of the Rouge River in Markham and Scarborough on Sunday, Jan. 13, will help uncover changes and bird populations and insight into the watershed’s ecologi-

cal health. “Some things are hard to analyze, some are a little easier,” said Sheryl Santos, the park’s stewardship coordinator. Those who brave the cold in

their assigned areas may spot wild turkeys, frequently seen in the park, especially north of Steeles Avenue. Santos said 32 members of the species - lately seen wandering

streets in Scarborough Village and Cliffcrest - were counted in 2011 (some may have been counted twice) and 15 were recorded in the 2012 count. >>>COUNTS, page 7

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Owner wants Ikea monkey returned to her MIKE ADLER madler@insidetoronto.com At first, Yasmin Nakhuda decided she didn’t want the monkey she named Darwin. Nakhuda said she thought the tiny macaque in her Agincourt home was suffering, missing its biological parents. “In the middle of the night he would wake up and have anxiety attacks,” and would curl into a ball, she recalled this week. The primate now known to the world as the “Ikea monkey” seemed too much then for the Scarborough woman to handle. Changing Darwin’s diaper, she said, “was so difficult and horrific” and there was no real bond between them. “I didn’t know how much a baby monkey needs his mother. He was rejecting me.” When a man who had brought Darwin to her from Montreal returned, Nakhuda, a real estate lawyer, told him she couldn’t cope. “I didn’t expect a monkey to require so much time,” she said. But Darwin, who was barely more than two and a half months old, wouldn’t go with the man, “and he started screaming. We were both shocked.” The monkey – named Darwin because “his little fingers, totally like a little human being,” made Nakhuda think of “the missing link” – was her constant companion for six months, until the Ikea incident. Today, Nakhuda hopes to be in a courtroom arguing Toronto Animal Services seized Darwin from her illegally, and she should get him back. In her Markham Road law office, Nakhuda said she committed to give the monkey — she says is a Japanese macaque (TAS says Darwin is a rhesus macaque) — round-the-

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Yasmin Nakhuda and Darwin in her car in happier times. Darwin became an international sensation after he was found wandering a North York IKEA store in a sheepskin coat and diaper. Darwin was seized by Toronto Animal Services and sent to a sanctuary in Sunderland. Nakhuda, a Scarborough resident, wants Darwin returned to her.

clock attention. “I need to be always within his view,” she explained, adding “monkeys don’t make good pets generally” because people can’t take such good care of them. But Darwin became “the pivot of our family” and accompanied Nakhuda to work, the gym, the nail salon, Quisnos, and The Brick. The

monkey was on a leash around unfamiliar people, but Nakhuda said her husband, children, office staff and clients were supportive. Nakhuda said she and Darwin had been escorted out of the North York Ikea before, but on Dec. 9, she needed a picture frame and cards for her staff. She parked and left the monkey in a double-locked “soft

crate” in her locked car. Being a “very, very smart little monkey,” Nakhuda managed to escape both and wandered the parking lot screeching, “looking for his mother,” Nakhuda said, before Toronto Animal Services arrived. The Scarborough woman said the monkey loved being dressed. On that day, Darwin was dressed in

a sheepskin coat and diaper, which the TAS officers asked Nakhuda to remove. “He loved the coat. He wanted it on, he felt warm,” describing the moment as traumatic for the macaque. “Darwin started screaming when I had him in my arm. He was absolutely devastated and he started screaming,” Nakhuda said. Nakhuda said she thought the city employees would check Darwin for diseases and return him, but added when she called a supervisor the next day no one returned her call. “I didn’t expect them to take my monkey and say it’s theirs.” There are, of course, other opinions on how Darwin was faring during the Ikea visit and on Nakhuda’s ownership of the monkey. Dollars for Darwin, a campaign at the Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary to raise money in the monkey’s name, declares Darwin (in a first-person account posted by shelter president and co-founder Sherri Delaney) was “scared and confused” when found. “I am so happy to finally be able to live and act like a real monkey!” says the campaign testimonial, which has raised $2,667 for the Sunderland, ON, sanctuary so far. Nakhuda dismisses the sanctuary’s view Darwin needs to learn from other monkeys and perhaps a surrogate monkey mother. The city, which maintains monkey ownership in Toronto is illegal, may be granted an adjournment this week, which Nakhuda said is a delay meant to break her bond with the monkey. “Assuming I cannot own Darwin in Toronto, I should have been offered an opportunity to take Darwin and leave Toronto,” she saidLakes has no prohibition.

On Our Cover: Artist Toronto Zoo hosts 37th annual holiday treats trek on Boxing Day Bhatti shares her view RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com This holiday season, the Toronto Zoo is inviting all residents to join in the festivities. While the zoo is closed Christmas Day, it re-opens on Dec. 26 with its annual Boxing Day Christmas Treats Trek, where animals are fed special treats. This year, renovations in the Eurasia pavilion, where two giant pandas on loan from China are to be housed, will provide a surprise “twist” to the annual event, which is in its 37th year. Attendees will also receive a Littlest Pet Shop gift courtesy toy

manufacturer Hasbro and admission is half-price all day on Dec. 26. Zoo-goers are asked to bring a non-perishable item to donate to the food bank. Family New Year’s eve On New Year’s Eve, the zoo will host from 5 to 8 p.m. a family countdown to 2013. The annual event, in its 10th year, will feature animal visits and zookeeper talks and a full line-up of family-friendly entertainment including a 1960s cover band, an appearance by Po from the hit film franchise Kung Fu Panda, the Majinx Magic Show team and the WotWots

children’s television characters. Tickets for the outdoor event are $20 for adults and seniors and $12 for children between the ages of four and 12. Children under three are admitted for free but must have a ticket. The zoo is also inviting patrons to sign up for its White Lion holiday special, part of its ongoing Adopt and Animal sponsorship program. For the promotion, anyone who donates $100 receives a special certificate, an animal fact sheet, two separate newsletters as well as Fluf white lion plush toy and the chance to win a VIP tour of the zoo and meet the zoo’s white lions. For more information, visit www. torontozoo.com

The painting on our front page today is a bird’s eye view of a street scape of the Markham and Ellesmere roads area by Scarborough artist Mussarat Bhatti. She has been a member of the Scarborough Arts Council and graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design nine years ago. Bhatti also holds a university degree of fine arts from Lahore, Pakistan. Bhatti has been a resident in Canada since 2002. She has found solace at the Scarborough Arts Council as the community has helped her keep painting while she continues to search for a job in the arts field. She is looking for a career as an art

instructor in particular in her home area of Scarborough. Bhatti has also been artist-in-residence at Scarborough Arts, which is located at 1859 Kingston Rd.

Holiday hours Please note, The Scarborough Mirror office will close at 3 p.m. on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Through the holiday season you’ll receive simply a Thursday newspaper, with the Friday newspaper being delivered again beginning Jan. 11. Please have a safe and happy holiday season.

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Lights, Camera, Fashion Show ON THE CATWALK: At right, Josette Joseph walks the runway during the recent Lights, Camera, Fashion Show presented by the Pope John Paul II Catholic Secondary School DECA (Developing Excellence Celebrating Achievement) council. Below, Erica Oliveiros walks the runway. Bottom left, Angelique Terriault, left, and Saumya Ausgustine applaud their classmates. Bottom right, Reston Senning performs at the show.

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Celebrating the season – and local artistic talents

t may be green. It may even be warm. But warm weather won’t change the true spirit of the Christmas season. On the front page of The Scarborough Mirror and the eight other Toronto Community our view News newspapers we publish today, we feature a seasonal piece We must of art with a local connection. The holiday season is underencourage way and we thought featuring good works from the community artisans’ efforts would be a welcome change from tough issues, tough headlines. You can see the complete set of art from our front page photos in our online photo gallery found at bit.ly/TCN_holidayart You will see snow scenes. Stained glass. Classic and contemporary art. You will quickly see this community is rich in artistic talent and that our artists have a flair for understanding and reflecting the neighbourhoods of Toronto. Artists offer the same kind of experience as a newspaper. An artist chronicles a special place at a special time – and you can refer to that piece of work far into the future. A photo, a story or a piece of art can convey our history, our culture, our past, present or future. It’s fascinating how the warmth of a piece of art can melt the cold of a true winter day. To all of our readers, our online users, our advertiser partners and all community members, we wish you the best of the holiday season. Whether a Christian celebrating Christmas or not, this season offers time and opportunity to reflect on all that is accomplished, and offers the chance for us all to take steps to make the year ahead even better. In this space on the page, we often charge or challenge people to do something – and try to send a message you won’t see in other publications. Today, we’d like to challenge you during the year to buy a work of local art. We all need to encourage the efforts of our community’s artisans. That one small purchase, supports a local artist – and turns you automatically into a community builder. That piece of local art can be enjoyed by you, or give a whole younger generation a view of what was important to their ancestors’ culture, life and community. Encourage the artists. And keep the spirit of the season alive in their continued good works. newsroom

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To the editor: Re: ‘Mayor’s mandate must continue,’ Letters, Dec. 13. I find it most interesting that people like letter writer David C. Searle are pleased Mayor Rob Ford does not support unions. I gather the letter writer is not employed by a union, therefore unions are wrong. Years ago when men tried to unionize a company, they were often beaten for the attempt to do so. These brave men brought about wonderful changes for many of the workers. No more 60-hour weeks with poor pay. No more overtime with maybe $1 for supper money. It is not the unions that are causing the upset in today’s economy. If union jobs are wiped out, the letter writer would be surprised at the change back to the “good old days” of long hours and low wages – not only in union jobs. Joy Taylor

Little clause stands between me and Santa

anta Claus was scheduled to make a special appearance at a mall near me last Saturday, so I decided to drop by to have a heart-to-heart with the big guy. I wasn’t the only one. When I got there I encountered the longest line-up I’ve seen since the opening of Star Trek 99: The Search For A Believable Hair Piece For Kirk. At the back was my neighbour’s daughter, Jasmine. I tucked in behind her and gave her a tap on the shoulder. Normally Jasmine breaks into a big smile when she sees me, but this time she frowned. “I hate to break it to you, Jamie, but you’re not allowed in this line,” she scolded. “Why not?” I asked. “You have to be little,” she said sternly. “But I’m five-foot-two. You always tell me how

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short I am.” “I meant a little boy or a little girl,” she clarified. “Says who?” I cried. “Christmas 101.” “I never heard that carol,” I said skeptically. “It’s not a carol. It’s a rule.” (She pronounced it “ruwull.”) “The golden ru-wull,” I asked. “I don’t know what colour,” she replied resolutely. “But you better get out of line fast or somebody might call a security guard.” “What if I go to that face-painting booth next to his sleigh and get my face painted to look like a little boy or little girl?”

Jasmine scowled. “That’s the oldest trick in the book. Santa didn’t get to be Santa falling for that kind of stuff.” “But if I don’t stand in line, how am I going to sit on his lap?” I whimpered. “You can’t sit on Santa’s lap. You have to be little to do that, too, obviously.” “But I’m not much bigger than you are and judging by the speed at which kids grow these days, you’ll probably be taller than me by the time we get to Santa.” “Jamie, what part of little BOY or little GIRL don’t you understand?” “But if I don’t sit on his lap how will he know what I want for Christmas?” “You can’t ask Santa for stuff. You have to be a little boy or a little girl.” “Can I tell the two elves he brought with him what I want?” I pleaded. “No. You have to be a little boy or a little girl.” “Can I touch Rudolph’s

shiny red nose?” “No. You have to be a little boy or a little girl.” “Can’t Santa make an exception? One time? For me? Pretty please?” “Sorry, Jamie. But a ruwull is a ru-wull.” “Can’t you just toss me a bone here at least?” I sniveled pathetically. She paused for what seemed like an eternity and then took a deep breath. “OK. Though it goes against my better judgment, I’ll ask Santa for a bone. But I’m gonna pretend it’s for me and I’m definitely not going to toss it to you until he’s looking the other way. I’ve got a tradition to uphold. Little kids all over this mall – and the world – are counting on me.”

n Jamie Wayne is a lifelong columnist, who takes writing very seriously. The topics? Not so much. Contact him at jamie. wayne@sympatico.ca

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Lots to do in Scarborough over the holidays N ow that the rush toward Christmas Day has passed, we’re hoping our readers can take some time over the next few days to enjoy their community with family and friends.

For many, that enjoyment means hitting the stores today and over the next few days for the sales that come with Boxing Day. Have a great time and we hope you find some bargains. Once the shopping is done, our view take a breath and try and take part in some of the many other Take the time fun events going on this week. The kids are out of school, to enjoy your many parents are taking time off community from work, college and university students are home for the holidays and it’s a wonderful chance for families and extended families to reconnect with each other. Traffic is lighter on the roads, it’s easier to get around and there’s lots of events scheduled over the holidays – many of them with a family focus. In Scarborough, the Scarborough Museum in Thomson Park is hosting holiday events and visitors can even sample baked treats in the 1800s style. For details, visit the City of Toronto’s website www. toronto.ca If you are sports fans or participants, the next few days can be busy ones. The holidays are the traditional time for highlevel hockey tournaments in Toronto including the Toronto Marlboros Holiday Classic, which brings in some of North America’s top teams from the bantam level up through to midget. For details on the tournament, visit http://torontomarlboros. com/ Also, there will be lots of indoor soccer action for local fans and players alike as Downsview Park’s The Hangar hosts its Youth Holiday Classic Tournament today until Jan. 4 for both boys and girls teams. The holidays are also when people can slow down and savour the special things. Take some time to meet and talk with the neighbours, visit a relative who may live alone or renew an old friendship. We hope all our readers are able to take some time over the next few days to focus on what is important to them, enjoy themselves and reflect on the wonderful city we live in. newsroom

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Poor time to force province’s hand To the editor: Re: ‘Teachers need to be appreciated for their work,’ Letters, Dec. 7. We all know the importance of the teaching profession to our children and to the development of our society. The points made the letter writer are quite valid. Yes, teachers deserve to be well paid, but not overpaid. Teachers deserve to have the same quality of benefits, as do all public servants, as the private sector; but no more than that. Teachers are salaried employees and as such, the extra hours grading, assessing, preparing and upgrading has already been taken into account when they instruct their representatives (the union) to negotiate their remuneration, just as within the private sector. However, unlike the private sector, where the majority of professionals are not unionized, teachers enjoy a special

status. They currently have a monopoly within their profession and despite calling their bargaining sessions “negotiated agreements”, they essentially hold school boards, the provincial government and students hostage every time their contract comes up for renewal. To avoid confrontation, work stoppages and harm to the students, the boards and/ or the province caves in to the unions expensive demands. The province, the boards and the taxpayers can no longer afford to pay for benefits and costs they themselves can never expect to enjoy. Teachers’ pensions need to be reformed. Sick day allowances need to be reformed. Pay levels and tenure need to be reformed. The costs are unsustainable. And to address the letterwriter’s concern that if what is happening through Bill 115 now were to happen in the private sector, that blood

would boil. It already is happening everyday, within every industry, in Canada and the United States within large multi-nationals, mediumsized corporations and small local companies. The current most popular ruse is new letters of employment, changing an existing job title or description. To remain employed at your firm, whether there eight months or 20 years, you have to sign the new employment letter. If you fail to sign, you are considered to have “voluntarily quit” the firm. If you do sign the new employment letter, you will have agreed to accept the provincial minimums under employment standards for pay in lieu of notice and severance, no matter your previous “common law” entitlement. In the private sector, it is called, “simply part of the business”. In the public sector it is called a Charter violation. Clifford J. Layne

To the editor: In light of the situation concerning teacher’s basic rights, I felt it appropriate to write from the often forgotten perspective of a student. This year, we learned about children’s rights. I was surprised at all the different rights children have because, most of the time, we are the ones who are being ignored and neglected. I understand many of my teachers do not agree with Bill 115. Even though teachers may consider giving up extra-curricular activities as a good strategy, it is not fair to the students who have to suffer. I do not think it is fair for students in elementary, middle or secondary schools to have to go to school and only focus on academics. For many students, extracurricular activities help them balance their schoolwork, issues that may be going on at school or at home and take a break. With a lack of these activities, parents might have to enrol their kids in out-ofschool clubs. Did you know that school clubs can also affect a child’s academic progress? Studies show students who are enrolled in clubs initially do better in school than children who are not enrolled. Universities do not only look at grades, but also look for a well-rounded person who is involved in extracurricular activities. If you were a high school student applying to university during this pause, your overall image might not look as appealing to the university as you might have hoped. Another reason Bill 115 is not fair to students is because it limits their social circles. It is easy to make friends and be social in extra-curricular clubs. There are many disadvantages associated with the teacher’s fight for Bill 115. I am hoping that this pause comes to an end and students no longer need to go to a school without any extra-curricular activities. Mariyam F. Khaja

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The Amazing Christmas Feast is a turkey meal, desert, a toy and photo with Santa for each child.

More than that, as annual holiday event a place where hundreds already know anyone can find friends. Wimpey’s Diner on Kingston Road in Scarborough’s Birch Cliff neighbourhood, the east of Warden Avenue, the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas Birch Cliff next door and the Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre are bringing their partnership back for a fifth year

Scarborough hospital’s car raffle helps to fight cancer The Scarborough Hospital Foundation’s Win A Car raffle helps people dealing with cancer. Just ask Nelda Lozinski. The 70-year-old grandmother was diagnosed at The Scarborough Hospital’s Birchmount campus with colon cancer in 2006. The cancer had spread to her liver, but after an operation, Lozinski was sent to the General campus’s

said in a release this week. “We would like to welcome all families and individuals in need to come out for a wonderful Christmas feast.” – Mike Adler

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oncology clinic where she met Dr. Henry Krieger. “If it wasn’t for the personalized care I receive from Dr. Krieger, I wouldn’t be alive today,” Lozinski said in a hospital release. The annual car raffle to benefit the Cancer Care Program, selling tickets until 4 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 21, has prizes including a 2013 Toyoto Corolla, and $2,500 in cash. To buy tickets, call 416-431-8200.

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| SCARBOROUGH MIRROR | Thursday, December 20, 2012

Birch Cliff set to host annual Christmas dinner for those in need

Community

5 | SCARBOROUGH MIRROR | Wednesday, December 26, 2012

A holiday surprise for ZacHARY

FIREFIGHTERS AND LIONS DONATION: Photo above, Zachary Rayment, 3, right, is joined by his sister Kate, 2, brother Aidan, 3, his father Simon, sister Chloe, 11, and brother Aaron, 3, as he gets an eyeful of his new trike at Fire Station 234 in Scarborough last week after being presented with the new ride by members of the Toronto Professional Firefighters’ Association and the Lions Club of West Hill-Highland Creek. Zachary has cerebral palsy and requires a special bike whose cost was underwritten by the two groups. Right, firefighter George Miranda, left, and Simon Rayment set up Zachary Rayment, 3, on his new ride.

Staff photos/DAN PEARCE

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SCARBOROUGH MIRROR | Thursday, December 20, 2012 |

Community

West Hill United hosts winter solstice service West Hill United is holding a unique service celebrating the winter solstice, which draws on the deepest roots of the Christian tradition tonight at 7:30 p.m. West Hill United has eliminated its

Christmas Eve services in favour of a Longest Night service that recognizes the Winter Solstice and celebrates the return of lengthening days. Assimilated into the early Christian tradition, the solstice is recognized as the root

Tracy MacCharles, MPP Pickering-Scarborough East

Merry Christmas!

I cordially invite you and your family to my New Year’s Levee

of what we now consider Christmas. Progressive Christianity

Rejecting the belief in a virgin birth, congregations of heavenly angels, a natal star, wandering wise men, and a manger, West Hill’s minister, Gretta Vosper, founder of the Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity and author of two books that challenge the church beyond doctrinal beliefs, felt the community’s need for something with the “powerful and symbolic” ability to connect people and their deeply emotional experi-

ences of Christmas. Vosper serves West Hill as its minister. She presses leaders within mainline denominations to evolve their congregations by including and affirming contemporary scholarship in their rituals, services, and practices. West Hill United is recognized internationally as the leader in progressive Christianity. Thursday’s service starts at 7:30 p.m. and the church is located at 62 Orchard Park Dr., at Kingston Road east of Morningside Avenue. For more info on the church and tonight’s service, visit www.westhill.net

Happy Holidays from V VA Pickering

Sunday, January 13, 2012 12:00pm to 3:00pm Tall Pines Community Centre 64 Rylander Blvd, Scarborough Refreshments and desserts will be served

Constituency Office 300 Kingston Road, Unit 13, Pickering, ON L1V 6Z9 Tel 905-509-0336 | Email tmaccharles.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org Web www.tracymaccharles.onmpp.ca

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SCARBOROUGH MIRROR | Wednesday, December 26, 2012 |

Community

Zoo hosts Boxing Day treats walk, New Year’s countdown RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com This holiday season, the Toronto Zoo is inviting all residents to join in the festivities. While the zoo is closed Christmas Day, it re-opens on Dec. 26 with its annual Boxing Day Christmas Treats Trek, where animals are fed special treats. This year, renovations in the Eurasia pavil-

ion, where two giant pandas on loan from China are to be housed, will provide a surprise “twist” to the annual event, which is in its 37th year. Attendees will also receive a Littlest Pet Shop gift courtesy toy manufacturer Hasbro and admission is half-price all day on Dec. 26. Zoo-goers are asked to bring a non-perishable item to donate to the food bank. On New Year’s Eve, the zoo will host from 5

to 8 p.m. a family countdown to 2013. The annual event, in its 10th year, will feature animal visits and zookeeper talks and a full line-up of family-friendly entertainment including a 1960s cover band, an appearance by Po from the hit film franchise Kung Fu Panda, the Majinx Magic Show team and the WotWots children’s television characters. Tickets for the outdoor event are $20 for adults and seniors and $12 for children between the ages of four and 12. Children under three are admitted for free but must

have a ticket. The zoo is also inviting patrons to sign up for its White Lion holiday special, part of its ongoing Adopt and Animal sponsorship program. For the promotion, anyone who donates $100 receives a special certificate, an animal fact sheet, two separate newsletters as well as Fluf white lion plush toy and the chance to win a VIP tour of the zoo and meet the zoo’s white lions. For more information, visit www.torontozoo.com

Liz and Frank never missed a beat…

www.chartwell.com

And now they’re ready for the next step. Chartwell offers flexibility and choice to help with changing care needs in the future.

File photos/MANNY RODRIGUES

Until that time, they’ll continue to follow where the music leads in their new Chartwell home.

Above, an Arctic fox enjoys a supersized steak during Toronto Zoo’s 36th Annual Christmas Treats Walk held last year’s. This year’s walk take place today at the zoo. At right, And a Barbary ape enjoys an ‘apetizer’ at last year’s event.

HAPPY HOLIDAY!

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Please be advised that: The GM Employee Pricing applies to SELECT 2013 models plus 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. As well: the warranty information on the 2013 Verano is 6yr/110km.

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Community

Contemporary art exhibits on display at Cedar Ridge

>>>from page 1 There were almost 150 participants signed up for the bird count by last week, and others were urged to register as soon as possible by calling Santos at 905-713-6007 or writing to birdcount@rougepark.com Experienced birders were being asked to volunteer their services as counting group “captains.” There were 114 counts in Ontario last year, with thousands of residents contributing valuable data, Ontario

The new year starts with contemporary art exhibits in Scarborough. Artists Josef Kursky and Nicolae Vasilescu Junior’s artwork will be on display from Jan. 2 to 11 at Cedar Ridge Gallery. The opening reception is Sunday, Jan. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. Kursky’s acrylic paintings express his style, which is Surrealism, Expressionism and the automatic painting of Joan Miro. Kursky’s paintings feature luminous colours and geometric forms. Vasilescu’s has

Nature said last week. CONSERVATION TRENDS “With the Christmas bird counts, citizen scientists are effectively tracking bird populations and ranges,” John Urquhart, the group’s conservation science manager, said in a release. “This is a cost-effective way for conservation organizations to identify trends so we can undertake

conservation work where it’s needed most.” It was bird counts in 2009, for example, which revealed the toll West Nile virus and climate change had taken on birds across the North American continent, Ontario Nature said. Bird Studies Canada says the complier of a Toronto bird count is Donald Barnett, who can be reached at dwb126@bell.net or by calling 416-588-9724.

been painting since childhood, and his work explores a variety of styles, including Abstraction, Surrealism and Impressionism. His works are vibrant in colour and full of life. After those exhibits, from Jan. 13 to 25 Erik Bennink and Linda McIntosh will be at Cedar Ridge. The opening reception for this exhibit is Sunday, Jan. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. Cedar Ridge Creative Centre is at 225 Confederation Dr. Call 416396-4026 for more info.

| SCARBOROUGH MIRROR | Wednesday, December 26, 2012

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| SCARBOROUGH MIRROR | Thursday, December 20, 2012

Hurry! Now Until Dec. 29th!

It’s Happening in Scarborough n Saturday, Dec. 22

Holiday Guided Walks in Rouge Park WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Rouge Park Trailheads, visit www. rougepark.com for meeting points CONTACT: Rouge Park, 905-713-3184, hike@rougepark.com COST: Free Need a breather from the festive treats, time to stretch your legs and kick start your 2013 resolution to get moving? Give yourself the gift of nature. Join us in Rouge Park for a winter wonderland walk.Walks are Dec.: 22, 23, 25, 26, 31 and Jan 1 at varying times and locations in the park. Get all the details at www. rougepark.com/hike.

n Sunday, Dec. 23

ing. Equipment provided. Free parking.

Adult Choir Christmas WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Rosewood Church of Nazerene, 657 Milner Ave. CONTACT: Rosewood Church, 416-298-9932 COST: Free Children Christmas Production: Hope of the Broken World.

n Monday, Dec. 24

Christmas Services WHEN: 5 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Epiphany Lutheran Church, 20 Old Kingston Rd. CONTACT: Pastor Rasma Caune, 416284-5922 COST: Free Christmas Eve 5 p.m. German, 7 p.m. English. Christmas Day 10:30 communion service.

n Sunday, Dec. 23

Agincourt Chess Club WHEN: noon to 6 p.m. WHERE: L’Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicoll Ave. CONTACT: Alex Knox, 416-493-0019 COST: Free Casual play, no tournaments or teach-

n Monday, Dec. 24

Tree Lighting Ceremony WHEN: 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East

insidetoronto.com WHEN: Various times WHERE: Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd., www.theatrescarborough. com CONTACT: Box office, 416-2679292 COST: $18; seniors and students on Thursdays and Sundays $15 Oscar and Felix are the best of friends but they drive each other crazy. The 1965 comedy in a new production up close and personal.

Rd. CONTACT: Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 416-694-4081, www.birchcliffbluffsuc.org, COST: Free Peace, hope and remembrance.

n Tuesday, Jan. 8

Tuesday Night Knitting Circle WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Kennedy/ Eglinton library, 2380 Eglinton Ave. E. CONTACT:416-369-8924 COST: Free Knitting, chatting and creating. This vibrant group shares knowledge and talent. All ages and skill levels welcome.

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JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com Hundreds of Toronto District School Board (TDSB) elementary school teachers took to streets Tuesday morning, protesting outside the TDSB offices at 5050 Yonge St. The teachers staged a oneday walkout, leaving work to picket the school board, office of the Ministry of Education, and several schools across Toronto. At issue was the controversial Bill 115, which the teachers’ union says strips them of their collective bargaining rights. Terri Lynn Platt, an executive officer with Elementary Teachers of Toronto (ETT), noted the union has not staged a strike or walkout since 1987, underscoring how staunchly they oppose the bill. “Teachers are very patient people and we’re at the end of our patience,” she said.

“It’s been 25 years since we were last on a picket line, so we don’t do it lightly.” Not about money The union was quick to point out the disagreement is not about money. Platt pointed to the fact the bill essentially hamstrings the union and calls for a number of concessions. “There’s language in the memorandum of understanding that says (teachers are) going to have three P.D. days without pay,” she said. “Those aren’t days off for teachers. P.D. days are working days.” She added the union’s decision to stage a walkout was a way to strike a blow for all workers. “If teachers are forced to work without rights, what does that mean for workers everywhere?” she said. Platt said all the union wants is to be able to sit at

the bargaining table with the TDSB, but noted negotiations have been moving at a “glacial pace.” ETT vice-president Andy Lomnicki said the turnout from teachers was impressive but not surprising given what is at stake. He noted the union has received support from other labour groups and the general public. “I think a lot of people recognize this is an unprecedented attack and realize the implications of it,” he said. Ontario budget crunch He said Bill 115 marked the first time the McGuinty government has passed legislation of this sort, adding it gives the TDSB an out when it comes to negotiating. “To a certain extent (the TDSB) are hamstrung by this, but they’re using Bill 115 as an excuse saying they can’t negotiate,” he said.

Pearson Collegiate protest

Lomnicki said, despite the province’s budget crunch, there are plenty of items up for negotiation that would not require any extra expenditure, such as opening the transfer process, making staff meetings more inclusive and including language in the contract that states teachers’ participation in

extra-curricular activities is completely voluntary. Lomnicki said the union was set to meet with the school board yesterday, but noted the pace of negotiations to date imply the TDSB is waiting for the province’s imposed Dec. 31 negotiating deadline to pass. “Right now, it’s a waiting

game,” he said. “It seems like they’re waiting to see if there’s going to be a political solution to this.” He noted the union is hopeful an agreement can be worked out prior to the Dec. 31 deadline, or that an extension can be added to the negotiating window if a deal cannot be agreed upon.

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TAKING IT TO THE STREETS: Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute students in Scarborough took to the streets to protest Bill 115 and the ongoing labour problems between teachers and the provincial government. Public board high school teachers across the province have withdrawn extra-curricular activities for their students to protest Bill 115, which the teachers say takes away their right to collective bargaining.

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Cho acclaimed as PC candidate in Scarborough-Rouge River MIKE ADLER madler@insidetoronto.com Raymond Cho, a self-described “left-of-centre” Scarborough councillor since 1991, became a Progressive Conservative candidate this week, instantly becoming a champion against the provincial government’s

“reckless overspending.” He said he will keep his council job, but will not draw a salary during a provincial election campaign many expect next year. “The current government, they’ve been so wasteful,” Cho said Tuesday, the day after he was acclaimed the PC choice for

Scarborough-Rouge River at a local community centre. ‘Last straw” “The last straw that broke the camel’s back” was Premier Dalton McGuinty’s prorogation of the legislature, he added. Before the meeting, Cho

acknowledged his Tory conversion would be “kind of a surprise to a lot of people,” considering he made his political debut in 1988 as a federal New Democratic Party candidate, then joined the Liberals after becoming a councillor in the former Metropolitan Toronto government in 1991.

He has kept a council seat in what is now the eastern half of Scarborough-Rouge River ever since. In 2004, he ran federally in the riding as an “independent Liberal,” but lost. A PC party press release Monday had Tory Leader Tim Hudak praising Cho “for his unwavering focus on reducing the size and cost of government and kick-starting the economy to create private-sector jobs.” That may surprise certain critics of Cho, a trained social worker who often rises to speak on behalf of the city’s affordable housing stock or on the importance of combating climate change. The right-wing Toronto Taxpayers Coalition gave Cho a grade of F on its most recent Toronto Council report card, saying he voted against an “assortment of costcutting measures.” Alan Sakach, a PC spokesperson, said Hudak’s “unwavering focus” comment reflected the committment Cho made when he approached the party. “He went through a very intensive process when he applied to be a candidate,” Sakach said. Sheppard subway Cho said he is encouraged by Hudak’s public stand in favour of subways, rather than the light-rail line now planned on Sheppard Avenue from Don Mills Station to Meadowvale Road, though the PC leader has not offered additional provincial funds to Toronto for subways. If elected and part of the PC caucus, Cho said, “I will insist that the subway should come all the way to Meadowvale,” but added, “I have to listen to the party leader.” The councillor’s nomination opens the way to a three-way race in the riding between Liberal MPP Bas Balkissoon, Cho and New Democrat Neethan Shan, who ran second against Cho in the 2010 municipal election and against Balkissoon in 2011 provincial election. Though not nominated yet, Shan, president of the Ontario NDP, said he plans to wage a pro-

Councillor Raymond Cho at the recent tree lighting ceremony at the Scarborough Civic Centre.

vincial campaign should the opposition bring the minority Liberal government down. PC membership is “not reflective of what people thought Raymond is,” said Shan, but added he wasn’t surprised by the news. “The one consistent thing about Raymond is the inconsistency he’s had on the issues.” Balkissoon said he wouldn’t speculate on why Cho wants to run as a PC against him. “He’s entitled to run and that’s his choice,” he said. “We have different styles, all three of us.” Cho said he would attend important meetings as a councillor once an election is called, but maintained his status as a PC candidate will not change his behaviour at Toronto Council. Vote on issues “When I vote for important issues, I don’t vote according to ideology,” he said. Though he supports fiscal austerity, he said, he will not support a budget cut reducing the number of trucks at the Lapsley Road fire station in his ward from two to one. “Saving life is way more important.” Sakach said also that Liang Chen, an associate dean at University of Toronto Scarborough who ran against MPP Soo Wong in 2011, was ready to return as the PC candidate in the ScarboroughAgincourt riding. Her nomination meeting was set for 7:30 p.m. last night at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614.

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“Sometimes I have a plan, sometimes I wing it.”

Brian Clarke has turned his childhood love of Lego into a holiday attraction. Interlocking brick by interlocking brick, he’s built Christmas Lego villages neighbours, friends and sometimes strangers in Scarborough’s Birch Cliff area clamour to see. Clarke started assembling villages in his mother Joan Clarke’s apartment living room when he was five years old, shortly after the plastic Danish brick sets were first sold in Canada. This year is the 50th construction - each one has been different - to go on display in that same living room. “Sometimes I have a plan, sometimes I

- Brian Clarke, local resident wing it,” Clarke, 55, whose latest creation is an amusement park, he said last week. “Tucked away in the corner,” covering about three square feet, is a reconstruction of his 1963 village. “All they had back then was red and white. No doors and not much variety,” said Clarke, laughing. These days, Legos come in 50 colours, and Clarke, who has tried acquiring what collections he can, figures he has 170,000 pieces. Know those big boxes that can hold 20 packages of printer paper? Clarke’s legos can fill 27 of those. He doesn’t favour “kits,” those Lego sets issued to recreate moments in Hollywood movies and such. It would be more fun, Clarke said, to build an elephant out of blocks even if came out looking like a donkey. His annual creations are built in November and put away in January. “This is not my whole life,” he said. Some of his villages have recreated real places, some haven’t.

Themes Brian Clarke’s Lego villages pay tribute to the world around: n 2005 Clarke’s layout paid tribute to the 100th anniversary of Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade. n 2009, Clarke built a plastic Whistler, B.C. in honour of the Winter Olympic events about to take place there in 2010.

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SCARBOROUGH MIRROR e | Thursday, December 20, 2012 |

Feast of St. Nicholas

Photo/NICK KOULIS

SCARBOROUGH CEREMONY: The Very Revered Father Ignatios Delis, Dean of the Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy, blesses the icon with incense during the Feast of St. Nicholas event held at the Church of St. Nicholas on Finch Avenue in Scarborough recently. A number of dignitaries including the Dimitris Azemopoulos, Consul General of Greece, attended the event.

BOXING WEEK

BARGAINS!

Come in and get - the stuff you didn’t get! Boxing Day, Wednesday........... 9:30am to 6pm Thursday & Friday ............ 10:00am to 9:00pm Saturday ............................. 9:30am to 6:00pm Sunday................................. 12noon to 5:00pm New Year’s Eve ................. 10:00am to 6:00pm New Year’s Day ........... Bridlewood Mall Closed

Bridlewood Mall Warden & Finch | 416.497.1550 | bridlewoodmall.ca

Real estate

TONY & REINDEER BIANCA

Thank you for your friendship and goodwill. ROSE KEHOE I appreciate your Sales Representative business 416 724-6433 And I wish you all a 416 491-4002 www.ROSEKEHOE.com joyous Holiday Season and an interesting, fulfilling & exciting New Year. Re/Max Crossroads

TONY To all my clients and friends

May the Warmth and Joy of 416-751-6533 this Special Holiday Season be Yours Throughout the Coming Year CASE REALTY, K .

To All My Clients And Friends

To My Family, Dear Friends & All of My Clients

S o b c z a k

Sales Representative

SOPHIA TAN Broker

416-417-4488 416-439-1660 In this spirit, I would like to wish you

Prudential Achievers Realty, Brokerage

Realty Inc., Brokerage

SUGAN* SIVARAJAH UTHAYAN* & RAJ* *

Sales Representatives

416 Off: 416 Dir:

890-9999 264-0101

sugan@futurerealtor.ca HomeLife Future Realty Inc., Brokerage

Independently Owned and Operated

GREG HO

Sales Representative

WARDEN & FINCH!

151 L’amoreaux Dr Unit 87 A Well Maintained Town House + Unit Superb

Spacious And Bright House. One Of The Best And Ideal For First Time Buyers. Mostly Newly Done Lowest Maintenance Fee + Heating, Gas Forced Air Located In Demand Family Oriented Neighbourhood. Close To All Amenities, School, Shopping Mall, Hospital, TTC, Minutes To Dvp/Hwy 404 & Hwy 401.

Season’s Greetings

Wishing you a Merry Christmas

SOLD NAL IO T I D N O

416

289-3333

Realtron Realty Inc., Brokerage

Happiness, Good Health and Prosperous New Year.

Independently Owned and Operated

and your loved ones a joy filled Holiday Season and the very best in the New Year. www.sophiatan.com

sophiatan@sympatico.ca

BROKERAGE

WE PO

During the Holiday Season, more than ever, my thoughts turn appreciatively to those who have made my progress possible.

EVA KOTSOPOULOS

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May 2013 bring you health and happiness.

Sales Representative

416

321-2228

Re/Max Vision Realty Inc., Brokerage

EvaKotsopoulos.com

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289-3333 AWESOME IN AJAX! JUST REDUCED FOR A HOLIDAY DEAL!

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Sales Representative

416

JUST STEPS TO PARK!!

931-6588

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Independently Owned and Operated

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Cell:

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416

Broker**

930-9733 291-6661 *A Spacious*MCCOWAN-SHEPPARD. 5 Level Backsplit* 6 Brs., 3 Baths, 3 Kitchens* *$$$$$ 4

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Xtras/Upgrades* Live Upstairs and Potential Rental Income $1,500+ from Two Self Contained one, 1 Br. and One 2 Brs Apartments with separate entrance* Call Deepak Dani at 416-930-9733 and Dare to Compare if you can find a home like this, for this price anywhere else in Scarboro! Come, see, Buy and make Our Christmas!

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930-9733 MCCOWAN-ELLESMERE! 416 291-6661 *Scarboro Town Centre Skyscape Condo* 3 Yrs

Cell:

Independently Owned and Operated

DEEPAK** DANI

OUTSTANDING FAMILY HOME!

tom@tomcoleman.ca Just Outside Toronto in West Pickering. Perfect for Moving

SANTA DEEPAK’S SPECIAL!

SANTA’S SPECIAL DREAM CONDO! 8 $2

TOM COLEMAN Broker 416 543-8099

ART MALIK or VIVEK DAWAR Sales Representative

416

281-8090 VIEW OF PORT WHITBY HARBOUR

** Whitby South Luxury Condo ** 2 Bedrooms + Solarium ** 2 Baths ** 2 Parking + Locker ** Sun- filled rooms ** Ensuite Laundry HOMELIFE/Champions ** Wonderful Amenities ** MLS # E2509216

Realty Inc., Brokerage

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CALL ART: 416-298-8075

Thinking of Buying or Selling? An agent that advertises in your local Real Estate section is always a wise choice. For advertising information call:

416-493-4400

| SCARBOROUGH MIRROR | Thursday, December 20, 2012

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| SCARBOROUGH MIRROR | Wednesday, December 26, 2012

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Greetings From Your Trusted Local Realtors Wishing All My Clients & Friends A Joyous Holiday Season And A Healthy & Prosperous New Year!

Hirak* & Deepak** Dani

DIR: 416-417-5670 & 416-930-9733 RE/MAX VISION REALTY INC. BROKERAGE. www.deepakdani.com Honesty – Integrity – Personal Service! Customer #1.

A Peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year to all

Each Office Independently Owned & Operated. Not Intended to Solicit Buyers And Sellers under Agency Agreement.

Wishing All My Family, Friends & Clients a Very Healthy & Joyous Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! �� !

Steve Hou

ROSEMARY BABINEAU

Salesperson

ALYSON BUCKINGHAM

Office:

416 Cell:

416

289-3333 578-3536

www.abuckingham.com

Independently Owned and Operated

Wishing All My Family, Friends & Clients A Very Healthy & Joyous Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Have A Safe And Happy Holiday Season!!

Barbara Izzard Thynne & Carol A. Spencer

Thank You for all your support throughout the years. Warmest Wishes From Your Local Real Estate Agent! GEORGIA KOTIADIS CARNEVALE 416 990-9890 Office 416 443-0300 GeorgiaKotiadis.com Direct

Independently Owned and Operated

Wishing you a warm and happy holiday and a prosperous New Year

SEEASON’S GREETINGS

Broker

Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc., Brokerage

Independently Owned and Operated

Thank You for all your support throughout the years. Wishing each and every one of you Happy Holidays & A Prosperous New Year Merry Christmas

Sales Representatives

Not intended to solicit those already under contract 4525 Kingston Rd # 2202 Toronto ON M1E 2P1

Royal LePage Signature Realty, Brokerage

www.BarbaraAndCarol.com

416 284 4751

Karen McCallum, SRES.

Sales Representative Direct: 416-566-4515 • Office: 416-496-9220 kmccallum@terrequity.com

www.karen-mccallum.com

“First Class Service and a Worry Free Move”

Wishing Everyone A Very Happy, Healthy Holiday and A Very Prosperous 2013! �� !

Wishing you Peace and Happiness at this Holiday Season and throughout the New Year.

Season’s Greetings to all past clients and friends in Scarborough. Next year I will complete 25 years in Real Estate. I look forward to another successful year in 2013. If you have any interest in the Real Estate field, Please call me on my cell at 416-522-3534. All referrals welcome.

416-286-3993 Re/Max Realtron

Harvinder Bhogal Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated Real Estate & Mortgage Broker Off: 416-289-3333

To My Clients, Friends and Neighbours Thank you for your business and your support! Wishing you Love, Peace and Joy... in your home, in your world, and all through a wonderful year ahead.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

“Considering selling your home? Call Tanya TODAY!”

647 416

402-2990 289-3333

www.tanyadreamhomes.com

TANYA GEORGIEVA Sales Representative

Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

416 443-0300

Royal LePage Signature Realty, Brokerage

Salesperson

Coldwell Banker Case Realty Brokerage

A Blessed Christmas And A Prosperous New Year!! May God Continue To Bless Each One Of You In 2013!!

All All the the Best Best for for the the Festive Festive Season Season and and aa Very Very Merry Merry Christmas. Christmas.

www.erniemacmaster.com

416-391-3232 647-295-6889

416-281-2200

Sales Representative

ERNIE MACMASTER

Sales Representative

ABR, SRES Sales Representative

DAVID SAMUEL

We would like to wish our Clients, Friends and Neighbours

WENDY CHUNG, AUSTIN NG & EDWARD NG Sales Representatives

416-230-8338

Re/Max Rouge River Realty Ltd., Brokerage

NORMAN JONES SALES REPRESENTATIVE

416 -522-3534

The Real Estate Department At Toronto Community News Wishes You A Very Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays. May 2013 Bring Happiness, Prosperity And Success To All Our Clients And Readers.

PRUDENTIAL ACHIEVERS REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

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* Sales Representative ** Broker

Seasons Greetings W ishing you a holiday filled with

Brokerage

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Independently Owned and Operated

Optimum Service & Outstanding Results! Mary Jane

happiness and joy.

Paris Viejo Broker

Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Thanks for your continued support...Due to your continued patronage, I have been able to donate on every transaction to the Children’s Miracle Network.

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| SCARBOROUGH MIRROR | Thursday, December 20, 2012

416-284-4751

| SCARBOROUGH MIRROR | Wednesday, December 26, 2012

EVERYBODY

and

UP TO

STK 137869

+ TAX

DOWN

$ 0 118

STK 138093

+ TAX

DOWN

$ 0 120

$ BI/WK

STK 137972

+ TAX

DOWN

$ 0 101 $

BI/WK

STK 138109

+ TAX

DOWN

$ 0 155 $ BI/WK

CASH PRICE

+ ALL TAXES

16,350

CASH PRICE

+ ALL TAXES

EXCLUSIVE TO FOSTER KIA

$ 500

BONUS BUCKS

CASH PRICE

KIA

+ ALL TAXES

17,299

CASH PRICE

+ ALL TAXES

$ 23,245

STK 128003

+ TAX

DOWN

$ 0 156

BI/WK

+ TAX

DOWN

$ 0 111

BI/WK

STK 138092

+ TAX

DOWN

$ 0 156

BI/WK

2013 KIA SORENTO

2013 KIA FORTE 5 AUTO

$ 22,600

2012 KIA SEDONA

available at FOSTER

On the delivery of any new vehicle before Dec. 31, 2012. This offer is above all other dealer incentives and only

STK 128191

+ TAX

DOWN

$ 0 129 $

BI/WK

STK 138168

+ TAX

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$ 0 104 $

BI/WK

STK 138150

+ TAX

DOWN

$ 0 162 $

BI/WK

USE THE CASH TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR TRADE

$ 26,249

2013 KIA SPORTAGE LX AWD

2013 KIA RIO 5 DOOR LX+ AUTO

$ 18,999

2012 KIA RONDO EX

DEC. 26, 9AM-7PM

+ ALL TAXES

2013 KIA SOUL 2U

CASH PRICE

+ ALL TAXES

15,999

CASH PRICE

+ ALL TAXES

$ 22,999

2013 KIA OPTIMA LX+

2013 KIA RIO SEDAN LX+ AUTO

$ 18,550

$1000 25,000

EVERYBODY

BI/WK

2013 KIA FORTE KOUP

CASH PRICE

+ ALL TAXES

$ 18,175

STK 138048

+ TAX

DOWN

$ 0 104

BI/WK

2013 KIA FORTE SEDAN LX+ AUTO

+ ALL TAXES

16,550

CASH PRICE

STK 128113

+ TAX

DOWN

$ 0 165

BI/WK

2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID

CASH PRICE

+ ALL TAXES

$ 25,999

USE THE CASH TO LOWER YOUR PAYMENTS OR

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@ WARDEN

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FULL RULES & INSTRUCTIONS FOR KIA WINTERFEST CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.KIA.CA. CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS APPLY. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN WIN. SEE WWW.FOSTERKIA.COM FOR ITEMIZED BREAKDOWN OF ALL PRICES / SAVINGS. ALL TAXES ARE EXTRA. ALL VEHICLE PRICING SHOWN INCLUDES $1000 WINTERFEST DISCOUNT AND INCLUDES ALL OTHER APPLICABLE DISCOUNTS INCLUDING BONUS BUCKS. CASH PRICES SHOWN CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH KIA SUBVENTED RATE. FINANCING PRICES ARE BASED ON FUTURE VALUE TERMS: 60 MONTH BIWEEKLY TERM, WITH BALLOON PAYMENT DUE AT TERM END. FINANCING IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT. PRICING SHOWN IS FOR IN-STOCK MODELS ONLY. QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED. VEHICLE / RATE / COST OF BORROWING / BALLOON PAYMENT: SORENTO/1.49/1312/8846 SPORTAGE/1.99/1852/9118 OPTIMA/2.49/2221/8638 SEDONA/1.49/1312/8847 RONDO/0/0/7425 SOUL/2.99/2084/6713 FORTE5/0.9/468/5664 RIO5/1.99/1184/5828 RIO4/1.99/1161/5715 FORTE4/0.9/488/5906 ON IN STOCK VEHICLES ONLY. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. VEHICLE MUST BE REGISTERED BY JAN 2/2013 - IMAGES MAY NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL VEHICLE MODELS ON SALE. CASH REBATES CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH 0% FINANCING. SEE FOSTER KIA FOR MORE DETAILS .SALE ENDS JANUARY 2ND 2013.

Where Deals Happen!

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SCARBOROUGH MIRROR | Wednesday, December 26, 2012 |

Hurry! Until Dec. 29th 5pm!

2012 Chevy Cruze LT

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^ 2.99% finance available up to 84 months at this price

MINUS ONTARIO GOVERNMENT REBATE OVER

3.6l V6, 7 psg w/ captain seats, dual skyscape roof, satellite stereo, Air, 6 spd auto trans, Consumers digest ‘best-buy’ 3 years running #8662 HOGAN

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PRICE

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HST

2013 Buick Verano

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O N LY

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HST

2013 GMC Sierra

25,987

PLUS

HST

O N LY

HOGAN GM EMPLOYEE PRICE

22,887

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HST

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31,926

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Residents encouraged to adopt a pet during the 12 Strays of Christmas event On the first Stray of Christmas, my true love brought for me, a dog. Or a cat. Or a rabbit. Getting into the holiday spirit, Toronto Animal Services is holding the 12 Strays of Christmas to urge residents to adopt a furry friend into their family. Each of the animals featured in the promotion is looking for a lifelong loving home. As an added bonus, until Dec. 23, all cat adoptions are $25 plus tax and bunny adoptions are $10 plus tax. The adoption fees include a veterinary check, vaccinations, sterilization, a microchip and rabies shot. You will be required to purchase a cat or dog licence at the time of adoption.

Local residents can find a pet at one of the city’s pet shelters at 1300 Sheppard Ave. east of Keele Street; 146 The East Mall southeast of Hwy. 427 and Dundas Street in Etobicoke; 821 Progress Ave. southwest of Hwy. 401 and Markham Road in Scarborough; and at the Horse Palace at Exhibition Place at 140 Princes’ Blvd. You can also adopt from one of the city’s adoption partners, which can be found, along with other information on adopting pets, at www.toronto.ca/animal_services The partners are also participating in the 12 Strays of Christmas promotion and will honour the discounted cat and bunny prices if those animals are available.

Provincial women’s hockey action in Scarborough The Leaside Wildcats will be bringing provincial women’s junior hockey action to Scarborough this weekend. The Leaside team is going through a season typical of an expansion franchise. In their first 16 games in the ultra competitive, 20-team Provincial Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), they’ve recorded two wins, two overtime ties

and 12 losses, including one in overtime. Leaside are one of three teams from Toronto, the other two being the Toronto Aeros (11-3) and the Etobicoke Dolphins (9-5) in the league. Tomorrow, Leaside hosts Kingston at 8 p.m. at East York Arena. On Saturday, Leaside hosts the Southwest team at 1 p.m. at Scarborough Village Arena.

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Scarborough Bandits Shane Mackenzie battles for the puck with Parkdalesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chris Ordones during juvenile select hockey action in this file photo. Numerous hockey tournaments are slated for Toronto this week, including the Gardner Showcase at Scarborough Gardens Arena.

Holiday hockey tournaments set for Toronto rinks Gardner Showcase at Scarborough Arena The week between Christmas and the New Year is traditionally the busiest of the year for hockey tournaments, and Toronto is no exception with plenty of Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) tournaments on tap. The scheduled tournaments include: The Toronto Marlboros International Holiday Classic from Dec. 26-30. Games are at Canlan Ice Sports (Etobicoke) Arena, 1120 Martin Grove Rd.; Chesswood Arena (North York), 4000 Chesswood Dr.; Canlan Ice Sports York, 989 Murray Ross Parkway; Westwood Arena (Etobicoke), 90 Woodbine Downs Blvd.; and the Pavilion Ice (Thornhill), 130 Racco Parkway. The AAA tournament features minor bantam, bantam, and minor midget players. For more info on the tournament, visit http:// torontomarlboros.com/ The Gardner Cup Showcase goes Dec.27-30

at Scarborough Gardens Arena, 75 Birchmount Rd. The U-21 tournament features teams from Toronto East Enders (GTHL), Stouffville Clippers (OMHA), Whitby Wildcats (OMHA), Toronto Colts (GTHL), Etobicoke Canucks (GTHL) and Mississauga North Stars (GTHL). For more info, visit www.eastendersaaahockey.com The North Toronto Christmas Select Tournament goes from Dec. 26-31. Games will be played at North Toronto Memorial Arena,174 Orchard View Blvd., Forest Hill Larry Grossman Memorial Arena, 340 Chaplin Cres. and St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arena, 1515 Bathurst St., (all are centrally located in the Toronto area). The select tourney features players from tyke to midget. For more, visit http://nthockey. ca/

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Qssis banquet feeds thousands at annual event

DINNER IS SERVED: Above, Sarah Borg takes a plater of food to a table at the 23rd annual Qssis Christmas Family Dinner Sunday at the Qssis Banquet Hall on Kingston Road in Scarborough. The event served a full Christmas dinner, along with presents from Santa for the kids, for free to several thousand people over four sittings. Right, Mary Nakayiza looks at the present she received with mom Leatitia Nanziri at the dinner.

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Scarborough teams and players will be front and centre at the Ryerson University National Invitational Tournament (RUNIT) taking place Dec. 28-30 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in the former Maple Leaf Gardens, and featuring China’s national U-19 team. Scarborough’s Centennial Colts men’s basketball team could meet up with them on Saturday – if both teams win their openers on Friday. The Colts are playing Guelph University (2 p.m.) while host Ryerson Rams take on the Chinese teenagers (6 p.m.). A couple of Scarborough high schools will also drop in for exhibition matches – Blessed Mother Teresa, 1-2 in their Toronto Catholic city league, taking on St. John’sKilmarnock from Breslau Friday at 4 p.m., and Blessed Pope John Paul II (2-1), taking on St. Marguerite d’Youville from Brampton Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The Centennial Colts, meanwhile, took an outstanding 9-1 record into the holiday break, leaving them tied for first place in their east division with fellow Toronto opponent Seneca Sting of North York. For ticket information on the invitational tournament, visit http://www.ryersonrams.ca/

Council has never seen a year like this

here has never been a more interesting year in the history of amalgamated Toronto Council than 2012, and that’s saying something. Toronto, after all, has had some interesting times in its short history since megacity amalgamation took effect at the start of 1998. We’ve lived through epic corruption scandals, high comedy from goofball mayors, endless battles with the provincial and federal governments, riots and mass arrests, and stinky, stinky garbage strikes. But 2012? You have outdone yourself. Over the past 12 months, it has been a wild, realityshow-worthy ride: Toronto has seen nothing less than a seismic shift of power and influence away from a mayor who was just two years ago elected with a very powerful mandate. Mayor Rob Ford’s fall from grace, such as it was, was a constant narrative through the year – and not just because we scribes made it so. The year began on an

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optimistic note, as the mayor and his brother, Etobicoke North Councillor Doug Ford, started on what seemed like an easy, humanizing and healthful project, to drop a few pounds (well, 50) over six months. The mayor’s faltering diet and exercise regime would become an all-to-apt metaphor for his faltering control of council. In the early months of 2012, councillors took matters into their own hands. The 2012 budget was remade on the floor of council, to the mayor’s chagrin. And council didn’t stop there, voting to kill Ford’s dream of a subway to Scarborough and restore the light rail transit plan that he’d campaigned against. One could go on all column about the indigni-

ties that council heaped on the mayor’s office. But at least half of the fun of this reality show of a year comes from the mayor himself. As early as February, Ford sowed the seeds of what might be his political downfall, when he spoke and voted on an integrity commissioner report demanding he repay $3,150 in donations to his football charity. As a result, Ford finishes the year awaiting an appeal of a judge’s ruling that will see him removed from office if it’s upheld. In between February and today, the mayor’s been called to the carpet for reading while driving, chasing a reporter, and skipping council meetings to coach high school football, among other things. In 2013, all of this could culminate in something more interesting: a midterm mayoral byelection. n David Nickle is The Mirror’s city hall columnist. His column appears every Thursday. Contact him at dnickle@insidetoronto.com

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Budget tinkering results in two per cent tax hike DAVID NICKLE dnickle@insidetoronto.com Toronto’s budget chief Mike Del Grande offered up some “tinkering” to the city’s 2013 operating budget — adding back some funding for children’s nutrition programs, the Toronto Botanical Gardens, local arts organizations and various other programs, to the

tune of $1,150,000. But the largesse comes at a price: $1.30 for the average Toronto homeowner next year, in the form of a two per cent property tax increase as opposed to 1.95 per cent tax hike. And Del Grande warned his colleagues if councillors try to add back anything more, he won’t be around to shepherd

the next two budgets through council. “If at the end of the day council wants to blow $25, $50 million more — I can tell you, guarantee for sure, they won’t have me again as the budget chair,” Del Grande told reporters following Monday’s penultimate budget committee meeting. The city’s capital and operat-

ing budgets will have one more go-around at the budget committee Jan. 8, before being sent off to executive committee and then Toronto Council for final approval. The $9.42 billion budget has been under consideration at the budget committee for about a month, and last week, more than 200 deputations came to raise various issues with

programs that had been flatlined or cut. Del Grande said he’d spent the weekend trying to figure out which of those requests could be accommodated, and how that might happen. He said his solution amounted to “tinkering” and dealt with various problems, at least in part. For instance, he will restore $300,000 in funding to local arts organizations in the city’s inner suburbs, and $30,000 to cash-strapped lawn bowling clubs. The Toronto Botanical Gardens had asked for $160,000 in funding to keep going; Del Grande offered $75,000. And he moved that the city report on ways to get revenue from the billboard tax into local arts programs. And he set aside cash for community partnership funding and the city’s priority neighbourhoods. To fund it, he said the 0.05 per cent additional property tax increase is the way to go. “I’m going against the grain of what the mayor’s request was, but I just can’t accommodate everything,” said Del Grande, who later

‘If at the end of the day council wants to blow $25, $50 million more — I can tell you, guarantee for sure, they won’t have me again as the budget chair.’ Scarborough Councillor Mike Del Grande was unclear about whether he had discussed his plans with Mayor Rob Ford before bringing them to committee. “I think this is a fair tinkering. The budget, if we leave it alone now, will get us a lot closer to sustainability than we’ve ever been.” The amended budget will mean an effective 2.5 per cent property tax increase, because of shifts in tax burdens as a result of the latest round of MPAC current value assessment.

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The consultation will allow input on several questions that council will be facing later in the winter when it decides whether to welcome a casino resort to the city: should there by a casino in Toronto at all? If so, where would be the best location? What else should council consider in making its decision?

The consultation meetings will take place in five locations across Toronto starting the second week in January: n Wednesday, Jan. 9: City Hall Rotunda, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W, 6 to 9 p.m. n Saturday, Jan. 12: North York Memorial Hall, 5110 Yonge St., 1 to 4 p.m. n Mo n d a y, Ja n . 1 4 : Etobicoke Olympium Gymnasium, 590 Rathburn Rd., 6 to 9 p.m. n Thursday, Jan. 17: Scarborough Civic Centre Rotunda, 150 Borough Dr., 6 to 9 p.m. n Saturday, Jan. 19: Bluma Appel Salon at Reference Library, 789 Yonge St., 1 to 4 p.m. The website is available now and will provide opportunities for comment in January, at http://www. toronto.ca/casinoconsultation

SCARBOROUGH MIRROR e | Wednesday, December 26, 2012 |

Transit

TTC citizen commissioner named vice-chair of board JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com Longtime Toronto resident Maureen Adamson is excited about her new roles as both a citizen appointee as well as the new vice-chair of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). “It is a very exciting opportunity and needless to say I am energized. I’m delighted to be elected,” said Adamson, who

applied to serve on the now 11-member TTC board at the end of the summer. “I think it’s great to have citizens on the panel. It’s a real progressive move.” One of four new citizen board members selected from a field of nearly 500 applicants, Adamson learned she’d been chosen in late fall after an interview process and reference checks.

Adamson’s citizen counterparts include Nick Di Donato, president and CEO of Liberty Entertainment Group; Alan Heisey, managing partner at Papazian, Heisey and Myers Barristers & Solicitors; and Anju Virmani, CIO of Cargojet Canada Ltd. Equally accomplished in her own right, the regular transit user who lives near Queen Street East and Woodbine

Avenue is the CEO of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. TTC Chair Karen Stintz said she’s looking forward to working with the TTC board’s new citizen members. “It’s early days but Maureen, Anju, Alan and Nick, the new ‘citizen commissioners’, are welcome additions to the TTC and the city,” she wrote in an email to The Mirror. Adamson said her goal is

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to represent the citizen’s perspective the best she can and to help keep riders informed of the decisions the TTC will make. “To me, that’s a privilege,” she said, adding she’d also play an oversight role in ensuring the Commission’s strategic plan is delivered. Adamson, who has several years of experience in executive leadership as well as customer service, said it’s an exciting time for the TTC. “It’s a really pivotal portfolio with expansion, accessibility, gridlock and regional transit issues,” said Adamson, whose career has included leadership roles at the Ontario Ministry of Health, Women’s College Hospital, and Mohawk College. “I have a lot of experience in large capital redevelopment projects and public-private partnerships and in all of the roles in my career I’ve had to deal with volunteers, the public sector and customers. Most of my career has also been in the not-forprofit sector.” She’s also a past board member of a large credit union and sat on the board of Casey House, a downtown Toronto palliative and supportive care facility for those with HIV/AIDS. Adamson presently serves as the chair of the board for Research Canada, a national, not-for-profit

organization that aims to improve the health and prosperity of Canadians by championing Canada’s global leadership in health research. St i n t z , w h o re p re sents Ward 16 (EglintonLawrence), said she’s confident Adamson will do a fine job as the board’s new vice-chair. “In the weeks since I first met Maureen, I have been impressed by her professionalism. Her background in government is certainly an asset. Maureen clearly has a desire to help the public,” she said. “I was impressed that Maureen immediately asked myself and management for detailed information and analysis of upcoming TTC issues. She also understands what she will be encountering as vice chair.” Further, Stintz said as a Beach resident, Adamson would help going forward on the Leslie Barns project, the Ashbridges Bay car house for the TTC’s new streetcars. “Beachers will benefit greatly. They will want to take the TTC more than they do now when the streetcars arrive on Queen and park at Leslie Barns,” she said. The TTC’s new citizen commissioners will serve the balance of the current City Council term, which is slated to come to a close in 2014.

TTC and GO rides to be free on New Year’s Eve Over the holidays, both the TTC and GO Transit are offering some free rides heading into 2013. From mid-December until the first couple weeks of January, both transit agencies will run on holiday schedules, and are offering some free rides, earlier trips and free parking over that time period. On New Year’s Eve, the TTC is offering free rides from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. TTC is also offering free parking on Dec. 31 at all of its station lots after 3 p.m. The extended schedule means trains on both the Yonge University Spadina and Bloor-Danforth lines will depart shortly after 3:30 a.m. giving revellers

nearly two hours extra than normal to ride the subway. Scarborough RT The last Sheppard line train will leave for Don Mills station at 3:58 a.m. while the Scarborough RT is scheduled to run its final ride of the night at 4:07 a.m. Subway service resumes on New Year’s Day at 6 a.m. when new fare price increases take effect. GO Transit, which is extending service on several of its routes as of the New Year, is also offering free service after 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 on all of its trains and buses.

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Opinion

hile much has been written about the Thomson Settlement, we are indeed fortunate that several of the most historic buildings have been saved from demolition. “Springfield Jimmie” Thomson’s lovely, bank farmhouse at 146 St. Andrew’s Road, is one of the oldest brick buildings in Scarborough and stands as a tribute to not only the Thomson family, but also to all our pioneers. The beautifully detailed verandah faces south and is quite visible to the public. It reflects the pride our early builders took in the construction of their permanent homes. The bank style also shows the builders’ respect and understanding of the environment. “Springfield” is built into the side of the bank of Highland Creek. While appearing as a two-and-a-half storey house on one side, it is one and a half storeys high on the opposite side. Only one level of this bank-style house was exposed to the cold north and west winds. The lower sections on the north and west sides of the building are beneath the ground. However, the warmer south side of the building has large windows which allowed the morning sun to brighten and warm the house during an era when electricity and central heating were visions of the future. Adjacent to the house stands a unique fieldstone cold cellar, also built into

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rick schofield the side of the hill. Several years ago, the bank took possession and after a short period on the market it was sold to a contractor whose goal was to restore the exterior to its former glory, yet renovate the interior as a modern, highend dwelling. Mission accomplished. interior gutted While retaining and restoring the heritage aspects of the exterior, including the rebuilding of the verandah; the interior was gutted, a modern addition added to the rear and the large, surrounding property professionally landscaped. What the general public sees now would certainly have pleased “Jimmie” but he would never recognize its 21st century interior. Restoring the entire house would have been preferred but not likely to generate a

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“Springfield Jimmie” Thomson’s lovely, bank farmhouse at 146 St. Andrew’s Rd., is one of the oldest brick buildings in Scarborough and stands as a tribute to not only the Thomson family, but also to all of Scarborough’s pioneers.

sale due to the high cost of renovation. This is a compromise that should guarantee that the 160 year old house will still be around 100 years from now. It’s now for sale to the right buyer, with a price of $1.7 million.

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Sebastian Coles shows Premier Dalton McGuinty how to make a craft before a school safety announcement at St. Fidelis Catholic Elementary school late last week.

Just days after a gunman killed 20 children and six staff members at a school in Connecticut, Premier Dalton McGuinty was at a North York school to announce a locked-door policy for elementary schools in Ontario. “In the aftermath of that tragic event that unfolded in the U.S., I think there is am important question we have to ask ourselves. Are we taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of our kids at school?” McGuinty told a press conference in the library of St. Fidelis Catholic Elementary school in the area of Keele Street and Hwy. 401. The province will spend $10 million for elementary schools to install security devices such as video cameras and buzzers to let visitors in. All elementary schools in the province must have in place by next September a locked-door policy that will mean doors to schools are locked while children are in class, McGuinty said. “Now, we can’t, neither would we attempt to, turn our elementary schools into fortresses. We are not going to brick up these windows. That would be unreasonable,” he said. “I think it (the locked door policy) is an appropriate and reasonable response in keeping with what weighs heavily on the minds of parents.” In 2005, the province provided similar $3 million in funding for elementary schools to

install security measures if the front doors could not be seen from the office. About 850 schools took advantage of the program. There are about 4,000 elementary schools in Ontario and McGuinty said he now wants all of them to be eligible for funding. Improving safety McGuinty said the government is in a constant process of improving safety measures at schools. But he was clearly moved to beef up security measures following the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut on Dec. 14. “What that event south of the border did was raise the question in our own minds as a government. Have we, in fact, taken all reasonable steps to protect the safety and wellbeing or our kids in school?” McGuinty said. Before the press conference, McGuinty visited teacher Luciana Di Nizio’s Grade 2 class, where he joined the children in making tinfoil Christmas tree ornaments. He asked the youngsters what they do to be nice during the year. “Help my sister get dressed,” one student said. “Help my mom,” said another. “Roast a chicken,” a third chimed in. Student Mike Tesi then asked McGuinty if he has been naughty or nice this year. “Mostly nice. Depends who you ask,” a smiling McGuinty answered.

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Casino consultation meetings set for January DAVID NICKLE dnickle@insidetoronto.com The City of Toronto will be taking the question of whether there should be a casino built in city limits to a number of neighbourhood meetings in January. The city-wide consultation will take the form of a series of community open houses, as well as an interactive website. The consultation will allow input on several questions that council will

be facing later in the winter when it decides whether to welcome a casino resort to the city: should there by a casino in Toronto at all? If so, where would be the best location? What else should council consider in making its decision? Consultation meetings: n Wednesday, Jan. 9: City Hall Rotunda, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W, 6 to 9 p.m. n Sa t u rd a y, Ja n . 1 2 : No r t h Yo r k M e m o r i a l H a l l , 5 1 1 0 Yo n g e S t . , 1 t o 4 p . m .

n Monday, Jan. 14: Etobicoke Olympium Gymnasium, 590 R a t h b u r n Rd . , 6 t o 9 p. m . n Saturday, Jan. 19: Bluma Appel Salon 789 Yonge St., 1 to 4 p.m. For more details, visit www. toronto.ca/casinoconsultation.

n Ford Appeal

Lawyers for Mayor Rob Ford have filed their factum to the Divisional Court, appealing the order to have him removed from office. The appeal of Justice Charles

Hackland’s decision to order Ford removed from office will be heard Jan. 7 by a panel of three judges. Ford’s lawyer Alan Lenczner is, as he indicated in court, appealing the decision on four grounds: first, that because council had no power to force the mayor to repay the money, the original council resolution asking that he do so was ultra vires — which is to say outside council’s jurisdiction. He will also argue the conflict of interest act doesn’t cover mat-

ters of the code of conduct for city councillors; he argues the conflict of interest act should only apply to matters whereby a municipality is in a relationship “whereby it stands to gain or lose a financial advantage. His third argument is that the sum of $3,150 ought to be considered insignificant. And fourth, he will argue that Hackland ought to have found that Ford at the very least committed an error in judgement in voting on the matter.

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