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LAURA BOOTH lbooth@insidetoronto.com The Festival of Football will fulfill any last cravings for the game that has taken over a summer season featuring the UEFA World Cup and the Olympic soccer tournaments.

Running all day long, the West Park Healthcare Centre is hosting its first soccer fundraiser at Eglinton Flats Park on Saturday, Aug. 18 to raise funds for the construction of a new patient care centre.

“We’re launching this event as a new community-based festival,” said Mike Fenton, executive director, campaign, of West Park Healthcare Centre Foundation. “It’s in support of our new campus development campaign that we’ve recently launched.”

Registered teams of eight to 14 players, who have been raising money in an effort to reach their $5,000 to $8,000 goals, will come together Saturday to play at least five games each.

The festival is open free to the public and offers a range of sports >>>SOCCER, page 5

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GIVE THEM A HAND: Felisa Yaicia, 8, left, and Rebecca Demeke, 10, perform in Art in XS’s puppet show at St. Thomas Aquinas School last Thursday. For the full story on the Art Starts camp, and more photos, please see page 5.

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Alampi said he believes Metrolinx, which is co-ordinating construction of the 19-kilometre line stretching west from Black Creek Drive to Kennedy station, isn’t taking into account the potential loss of income to business due to construction-related road closures.

“What do we say to customers and business owners regarding the closures?” said Alampi from his clothing

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By not consulting adequately enough with the local business community, Alampi said Metrolinx was missing out on the expertise of business proprietors operating on the Eglinton West drag.

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Alampi said the BIA was planning to have a publicity blitz at this weekend’s York-Eglinton International Street Festival for the shop local initiative Friends of Eglinton, promoting local business. The festival runs from August 17 to 19.

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McCuaig: Earliest date for electrification would be 2017 Albanese satisfied with timeline RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com The MPP for York South-Weston says she supports Metrolinx’s plans to electrify a planned air rail link (ARL) by spring 2017.

Laura Albanese told The Guardian she’s satisfied with the timeline provided by the transit planning agency to electrify the ARL, which she said would calm the fears of residents in her riding.

“It’s an end to the uncertainty,” said Albanese on Wednesday morning.

“The first step is realizing electrification can be a reality.”

The project has attracted criticism from residents living along the Georgetown South rail corridor, who fear the increase in diesel train traffic could lead to significant health problems. They want the ARL electrified as soon as it opens in time for the 2015 Pan American Games.

But, in his letter to Albanese, sent on Tuesday, Metrolinx CEO Bruce McCuaig said the earliest electrification can be implemented is 2017, and only if a provincial environmental assessment and preliminary design and engineering work currently underway is completed on time by late 2014.

Construction would take three years to complete after that, but only if the provincial government approves funding for the estimated $440-mil-

lion project.

A further challenge is the requirement of completing infrastructure improvements along the Georgetown South track, which are necessary, wrote McCuaig, to finish the ARL by 2015.

Next June, Metrolinx must present to the premier an investment strategy to fund several transit projects in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area that have been announced as part of the province’s Big Move transit expansion plan.

Albanese suggested the federal government should also play a role in paying for the ARL. “Whenever you have co-operation between various levels of government, it’s better for the community,” she said.

York-Eglinton Street Festival on this weekend LAURA BOOTH lbooth@insidetoronto.com The York-Eglinton International Street Festival is set to fill the weekend with lively music, dance, and celebration.

“It’s actually a strong multicultural festival. It has Latin dancing on the street, Latin lessons on the street, it has steel drum bands and entertainment right through the street from Oakwood right all the way to Dufferin,” said Nick Alampi, chair of the York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area.

The festivities will kick off Friday when local merchants will participate in a street sale.

Saturday and Sunday will include a full road closure from Oakwood Avenue to Dufferin Street and a

Details The sidewalk sale runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.

The street festival runs Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

Eglinton Avenue will be closed to traffic between Oakwood Avenue and Dufferin Street on Saturday and Sunday.

For more information, visit www. internationalstreetfest.com plethora of activities and entertainment.

Open to all ages, the family friendly event will have performances by Michie Mee, Ossie D, Mountain Edge Music and the

Turbo Street Funk as well as a youth break dance competition.

A variety of music will be showcased, including reggae, steelpan and gospel.

For the younger ones, there will be urban story-telling courtesy of the Macaulay Centre, face painting, carnival rides and a petting zoo.

The annual festival highlights the rich cultural diversity of the community, including Caribbean, Italian, Portuguese, and Latin nationalities.

The sidewalk sale runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. The street festival will run Saturday, Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 19 from noon to 6 p.m.

For more information, visit www.internationalstreetfest.com

Police board calls for new measures on cell phones Cellular phone providers should be required to install technology that lets phones be deactivated after a theft, the Toronto Police Services Board has decided – and in September, the national association of police services boards will be asked to endorse the position.

In July, Toronto Police Services Board member Frances Nunziata asked her colleagues to take the position, in response to complaints from local students, who had been faced with a rash of cell phone robberies on their way home from school.

Nunziata said that if thieves knew that cell phones would be disabled after a theft, they wouldn’t be so quick to victimize cell phone users.

“This was very serious – at one point there were a couple of students in the area who had to be hospitalized because they were beaten so badly,” she said.

Nunziata said Canada should adopt legislation similar to that recently adopted in the U.S., requiring that providers be able to immediatley shut down the phones.

“That way whoever steals the

phone can’t sell it and reuse it,” she said.

The motion would ask the federal government to change regulations for cell phone providers – and Nunziata said that with the backing of the Toronto Police Services Board and eventually police services boards across the country, it will be difficult to say no.

“They’re going to have to – it’s a safety issue so they’re going to have to do whatever it takes,” she said.

“We have to look at the fact that there were 1,800 cases last year.”

– David Nickle

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Makayla Samuel, 8, goes through soccer drills Tuesday at 12 Division’s Kicks for Kids Soccer Camp held at Eglinton Flats.

Kids kick back with cops at soccer camp ANDREW PALAMARCHUK apalamarchuk@insidetoronto.com More than 60 kids are getting their kicks at Eglinton Flats this week.

Officers from 12 Division are hosting their annual soccer camp, a free three-day program for children aged eight to 16.

“Most of these campers can’t afford to participate in organized soccer leagues,” Const. David Michaud said.

“This is an opportunity for them to get to know their local police officers, make new friends and learn a new skill.”

But mostly, Michaud added, “it’s just to get out and have some fun.”

The camp, called Kicks for Kids, was created by Const. Ken McCreight in 2002 and is funded

by ProAction Cops & Kids, a charity that funds police programs for at-risk youth.

Kicks for Kids wraps up today.

Learn about food in the forest on Edible Tree Tour Aug. 25 An Edible Tree Tour is offering a chance to discover what can be ingested in one of Toronto’s urban forests.

On Saturday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon, the community is invited to Ben Nobleman Park at 1075 Eglinton Ave. W., across from Eglinton West Station, for a guided tour highlighting food available under the canopy.

Three tours will be offered at a suggested overall donation of $5.

Laura Reinsborough of Not Far From the Tree will lead a tour on urban harvesting; Susan Poizner of Growing for Green will explore the orchard; and Amanda Gomm of LEAF will locate wild food options.

Register online at www.yourleaf. org or call 416-413-9244.

Police pull over teen e-bike rider, seize firearm, ammo and drugs Police seized drugs and a loaded gun after they stopped a teen e-bike rider for a Highway Traffic Act infraction Monday.

Police said the e-bike rider was pulled over near Dundas Street and Scarlett Road at 3:30 p.m.

“During the investigation, the boy was found to be in possession of a loaded .357 Magnum pistol along

with a quantity of crack cocaine and marijuana,” police alleged in a news release.

A 15-year-old boy faces 11 charges, including possessing a prohibited firearm with ammunition, possessing proceeds of crime, possessing marijuana, possessing cocaine and failing to identify self.

– Andrew Palamarchuk

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Synchronized traffic lights could help gridlock

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Easy steps for better waste diversion H

ow well do you recycle? Do you ensure everything that should go into your green bin makes it in there?

The merits of public and private garbage collection systems in Toronto will continue to be debated. It’s a debate that was renewed last week when the residential portion of the city from Yonge Street to the Humber River our view officially switched to a private system of collection.

Do your part This now means about half of the city – west of Yonge – has and sort your privatized collection (Etobicoke trash properly has had its residential waste collected privately since before amalgamation).

The remainder of the city continues to have its residential waste collected by city employees.

But let’s think beyond the method of collection. Let’s think about what we, as residents, are doing.

Residents must use this time as an opportunity to embrace better habits when they put out their waste for collection. Are we doing all we can?

Doing all we can means ensuring residential waste is properly diverted into garbage, recycling and green bins.

This may mean taking a bit of sorting time beforehand. Refer to your waste collection calendar or use the Waste Wizard online tool to get more information if you’re unsure about what goes where.

According to figures from the City of Toronto, our recycling has a 20 per cent contamination rate (referring to items that can’t be recycled). Reducing that number is a meaningful and achievable goal.

Ultimately, waste that’s properly sorted before collection means more efficient collection. That’s ultimately better for the taxpayer. That’s the benefit.

As for the public versus private collection debate, let it continue. Will cost-saving success experienced by this program merit expansion? Will the dire warnings of worsening service be correct? Maybe further adjustments to Toronto’s garbage collection system won’t even be deemed necessary.

Regardless of that outcome, there are manageable tasks we as residents can do now.

The first week wasn’t perfect for the new service provider, as reports of delays surfaced.

A core component of elected representation is ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services.

Constituents can do their part by ensuring as little of Toronto’s waste as possible goes to landfill.

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To the editor: Everybody talks about gridlock, but those in charge are obviously not interested in the extra work it may need.

Years ago I contacted my councillor about synchronizing traffic lights on major routes in the GTA. He referred the matter to one of the fellows in charge for our district.

That’s where it died.

Considering the City of Hamilton introduced this system many years ago, why are our people ignoring the possibility of moving traffic just a little faster?

In Hamilton it is possible to drive from one end of the city to the other without ever having to stop at a traffic light, while driving at the proper speed limit.

Just consider the amount of pollution we can avoid by not forcing all vehicles to a continuous stop and go. How much pollution does a single truck emit in this system?

And how much less expensive is this suggestion, compared to building subways?

There is no guarantee drivers will switch to subways and the big trucks will still have to deliver their loads.

The word “synchronizing” has recently appeared when we talk about gridlock, but has the possibility actually been discussed seriously?

Please lend your support to this idea whose time came long ago.

Let’s get the people in charge of traffic lights moving by putting pressure on them. If Hamilton can do it, so can Toronto.

And if it requires more one-way streets, so be it.

An additional benefit will be to discourage speeders and save gasoline. Or is big gas actually supporting a system that increases their sales?

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Art Starts summer camp puts focus on dance, art and music LAURA BOOTH lbooth@insidetoronto.com

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family vacation gone awry is the tale Art Starts campers told an audience of friends and family at their end-ofsummer puppet show.

“It was about a family of puppets that go to a cabin but they don’t know that it’s owned by monsters,” said Rochelle Arellano, 10, holding Missy, the alien puppet she made in the program.

“They find the monsters and run to the woods and meet aliens.”

The stage in the gymnasium of St. Thomas Aquinas School was transformed by the Art Starts campers for last Thursday’s performance. A monster-occupied castle sat on left stage, with a cabin in the woods on the right. Talented campers put the whole performance together themselves, writing the story and the script, designing the

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At left, Almira Dungo, 8, centre, holds her puppet, Leah, following Art in XS’s puppet show at St. Thomas Aquinas School last Thursday. At right, Dinika Billy, 9, left, and Almira perform for the audience.

set and making their own puppets.

“They really let their imaginations take them to wherever they wanted to go and that really showed a lot of courage and motivation on their part – the fact that they could have an idea and execute it and take it forward,” said Alicia Clarke, a program manager

with Art Starts, who led the summer camp. “If they can use those same principles (with) their academics or sports, the sky’s the limit for these kids.”

The ever-twisting plot of The Tale of the Abandoned Cabin marked the end of a free, six-week Art in XS camp funded by the United Way and run by Art Starts,

a non-profit organization that works within underserved neighbourhoods in Toronto.

The Oakwood-Eglinton children, aged six to 13, spent their summer at the local school engaging with a variety of art forms including dance, visual art and music, led by professional artists.

Soccer fundraiser supports new campus development >>>from page 1 activities and musical entertainment.

In between games, participants and the public can enter skills competitions or take a break from soccer and play frisbee or foosball.

In addition, Canadian Soccer Hall of Famer Craig Forrest will be in attendance.

“We were very much looking for an event that would promote healthy active living because that’s a part of our mandate as a rehabilitative hospital,” said Fenton.

Councillor for Ward 11 York-South Weston, Frances Nunziata, whose parents are in the centre’s long-term care facility, put together a team of 11 local police officers in support of the cause.

“I’m going to be there on the sidelines coaching and cheering the team,” said Nunziata. “West Park is a jewel in York-South Weston.”

In partnership with the provincial government, the healthcare centre has committed to funding an

expansion that will provide long-term care and rehabilitative services to those who have health challenges such as diabetes, stroke, amputation, musculoskeletal issues and lung disease.

“The need in our sector is there’s an aging population. We’re expecting that our patient load could increase anywhere up to 50 per cent in the next 20 years,” said Fenton.

“About 20 per cent of our patients come from the west end, about another 60 per cent come from all over the GTA and another 20 per cent come from all other parts of the province. So while we have been obviously a very big part of the Toronto community, in fact, we do help and assist people from all over the province.”

The games will be played from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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All these last-minute details are being taken care of in advance of the opening of the 2012 CNE Friday, Aug. 17.

Canada’s largest fair and one of the Top 10 fairs in North America, the CNE was founded in 1879 and

celebrates its 134th year this season.

In its 18-day run, the CNE attracts nearly 1.3 million people and generates an economic impact of almost $59 million each year.

Back this year are classic CNE events such as the Ambassador of the Fairs competition, the PeeWee Baseball Tournament and the midway. New initiatives and ventures include The CNE Sky Ride and a zipline.

The popular Bandshell will feature Big Sugar with Flash Lightnin’, Nick Carter

with Andrew Allen, Boogie Wonder Band, Freddie McGregor, Motown - The Spinners and Don McLean.

Exhibits planned include Battleground CNE! The Military History of the CNE Grounds, which explores the integral part the grounds played in Canadian military history and Rock ‘n Roll Will Never Die!, celebrating 50 years of The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and The Beach Boys.

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Cleaning Up Our Waterways: The Don River and Central Waterfront Project Municipal Class Environmental Assessment - Notice of Study Completion The City ofToronto has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to advance the recommendations of the City’s Wet Weather Flow Master Plan (approved by City Council in 2003) to capture and treat polluted stormwater and combined sewer overflows (CSO’s) that are discharged to the Don River and Central Waterfront. This will help to improve water quality and our environment. In addition, necessary upgrades have been identified to the City’s critical sanitary trunk sewer infrastructure within the study area to improve operations and service future growth.

The study has defined the problems/opportunities, identified and evaluated alternatives, and determined a preferred solution and design in consultation with the City ofToronto, regulatory agencies, and the public.The City has accepted the consultant’s recommendations regarding the preferred solution and design, including the following project components: Sanitary Trunk Sewer System l A Lower Don/Coxwell BypassTunnel that will be used on a contingency basis as a bypass to the existing Coxwell SanitaryTrunk Sewer (STS) allowing for periodic maintenance and any necessary repairs of the Coxwell STS, l Four underground storage tanks for offline storage of peak sanitary flows where additional capacity is needed. l Upgrades to the NorthTorontoTreatment Plant (NTTP).

Wet Weather Flow Collection and Storage System l Three integrated tunnels (Lower Don/Coxwell BypassTunnel,Taylor Massey CreekTunnel, and Inner HarbourTunnel) connected to an equivalent of 15 underground vertical storage shafts that will collect and store wet weather flows and convey these flows to a new wet weather flow treatment facility. l Three underground storage tanks for offline storage of wet weather flows from four remote outfall locations.

Treatment of Collected Wet Weather Flow l A new wet weather treatment facility that will provide high-rate treatment of wet weather flows and will be located on future lakefill in the waterlot south of the existing Ashbridges BayTreatment Plant. l A new pumping station in Ashbridges Grove Park with forcemains connecting to the new wet weather flow treatment facility. l Retrofit of an existing CSO tank at the NorthTorontoTreatment Plant.

Opportunities for Review The study was carried out following the requirements for Schedule ‘C’ projects under the Municipal Class EA. An Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been completed and placed on public record for a 45-day review period starting August 10, 2012 and ending September 24, 2012.The ESR will be available for review on the project website at www.toronto.ca/cleanwaterways and at the following locations: Beaches Library 2161 Queen St. E. 416 393 7703

Leaside Library 165 McRae Dr. 416 396 3835

City Hall Library 100 Queen St. W. 416 393 7650

St Lawrence Library 171 Front St. E. 416 393 7655

If you have any outstanding issues about this project, please address them to the City staff listed below and we will attempt to seek a mutually acceptable resolution.

James Yacoumidis, Policy, Planning and Project Consultant City of Toronto, Metro Hall, 18th Fl., 55 John St., Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 Tel: 416-392-8834 Fax: 416-338-2828 TTY: 416-397-0831 E-mail: cleanwaterways@toronto.ca or Visit: toronto.ca/cleanwaterways If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the City ofToronto, a person or party may request that the Ontario Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order), which addresses individual environmental assessments.

The Minister must receive the request in writing by September 24, 2012 at the address below, and a copy must also be sent to the City contact.

If no requests are received by September 24, 2012, the City may proceed with this project as outlined in the Environmental Study Report.

The Honourable Jim Bradley Minister of the Environment 77 Wellesley St. W., Ferguson Block, 11th Fl., Toronto, ON M7A 2T5 Issue Date: August 2, 2012 Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

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Young athletes gearing up for Coalition taking legal action to Summer Games starting gate stop diesel trains on air rail link ERIC HEINO active@insidetoronto.com Excitement is heating up for the thousands of volunteers, participants and sports fans eagerly awaiting the launch of the Ontario Summer Games (OSG) this week.

The opening ceremony of the bi-annual Olympic-style competition is 7 p.m. this evening at Varsity Stadium.

Organizing committee chair Rahul Bhardwaj and his team began preparations for the Toronto event a few months after the completion of the 2010 games in Sudbury.

The challenge is to take all that planning and make it a reality, he said.

“It is truly remarkable what we have built with these Games,” he said.

“The organizing committee has been working for 18 months and now thousands of volunteers are also operating to help the Games. So many people are civically engaged and want to be the best host to their province. They are doing

an enormous amount of work right now.”

The bulk of the 2,500 athletes are arriving on the day of the opening ceremony.

In addition to preparing 13 athlete villages and 20 sporting venues, organizers are busy ensuring proper food preparation, making transportation arrangements and managing the opening ceremony.

The athletes, meanwhile, are making final preparations for what is, for some, the highest level of competition of their lives.

Every athlete approaches the competition differently, said Lana Perry. A former archery competitor, coach and current administrator with the OSG, Perry understands even the most stoic archers can get high strung, but have to focus on pre-Games training.

“Some younger athletes will actually taper their training off so they don’t hurt their muscles and some will amp it up to get more endurance.

A lot of what we do becomes mental training. It really dif-

fers depending on athletes,” said Perry.

And even though everyone is coming from Ontario, the humidity and weather in Toronto can alter the functionality of equipment, Perry said.

Restringing bows, tweaking rifle sights and double-checking bicycle tires can be the difference between standing on the podium and watching from the stands.

There is a counterbalance to the stress of the OSG. Perry knows the teens involved aren’t here just to compete; they are also excited about the rich social experience of meeting like-minded athletes.

“A lot of the time they come away having met some very great people,” said Perry.

“Even just wandering around in the dormitory, they are wearing different uniforms and they get to know each other. Being teenagers, they are very social anyway.” n For a full schedule of events, visit www.ontariosummergames.ca

RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com

In opting for diesel trains instead of electric alternatives, Metrolinx ignored its statutory obligations to ensure sound, long-term transit planning, alleges the Clean Train Coalition (CTC), which has issued a legal challenge against a planned air rail link (ARL) to run between Union Station and Pearson International Airport.

The coalition said it has already filed an application in Ontario Divisional Court calling for a judicial review of the 2011 decision by the regional transportation planning agency not to electrify the ARL in time for the 2015 Pan American Games, a move, the group charges, was made due to political interference from the provincial government.

“Metrolinx was told by the Government of Ontario not to proceed with electrifying the air rail link and instead to move ahead with diesel trains in order to meet an imposed and arbitrary deadline of the

‘We’ve been left with no choice but to seek a legal remedy to stop this dirty diesel plan.’

– Rick Ciccarelli, Clean Train Coalition co-chair Pan Am Games,” alleged CTC co-chair Rick Ciccarelli last week during a Wednesday morning press conference.

The coalition, which is made up of residents living along the Georgetown South rail corridor in the west end of the city, wants the courts to force Metrolinx to abandon its ongoing work on the project and instead focus on electrifying the ARL before it opens.

“We’ve been left with no choice but to seek a legal remedy to stop this dirty diesel plan,” said Ciccarelli.

CTC legal counsel Saba Ahmad said Metrolinx had unlawfully exceeded its mandate as an agency.

“We argue Metrolinx acted contrary to statutory requirements that long-term vision and goals guide its decision making,” said Ahmad.

She said the court challenge

asked that Metrolinx set aside the diesel train project for the ARL and conduct a full analysis comparing electric and diesel technologies taking into account environmental and health impacts in addition to technical and economic considerations.

Mark Ostler from Metrolinx wouldn’t comment directly on the case, but said the 18 diesel trains manufactured by the Japanese company Sumitomo that were approved for purchase in 2011 for the ARL exceed the WHO’s emissions requirements.

“These vehicles are fully convertible to electric, beat the WHO’s stringent emissions standards and reduce airborne particulate emissions by 90 per cent,” he said Tuesday afternoon in an email. n On Twitter, follow @TOinTransit

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Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir

As we move forward with the next stage of planning for the redevelopment of our facilities and campus, we would be particularly interested in receiving applications from west-Toronto residents with skills and healthcare-related experience in real estate development and construction.

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We would welcome applications from visible minorities,women,persons with disabilities, and others who reflect and connect with the diverse ethnic and cultural communities we serve. The ideal candidate would also be an enthusiastic supporter of West Park’s community relations and fundraising activities.

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It’s Happening in York n Friday, Aug. 17

Weekly Barbecue WHEN: 6 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-767-0231, legionbr31@ yahoo.com Good food at reasonable prices. Come out and meet some new friends. All 19 and older are welcome. Cash bar.

n Saturday, Aug. 18

Day Trip to Coldwater Farmers’ Market WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd. CONTACT: Anna Endrizzi, 416-2454395, www.yorkwestactivelivingcentre. ca, info@yorkwestactivelivingcentre.ca COST: $20/$23 Enjoy a country ride to the Georgian Bay area to shop for locally grown produce, baking, woodworking and artisan crafts.

Silverthorn Legion Branch 57 WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: 605 Rogers Rd. CONTACT: 416-653-6757 Come out for Warriors Day for light refreshments (while they last) and an opportunity to say thank you to our veterans. Eric White and his Golden Memories will be on stage from 3 to 7 p.m.

Warriors’ Day Troops Fundraiser WHEN: 4 p.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-767-0231, legionbr31@yahoo.com Dance music with DJ Rick Gimza starting at 4 p.m. Fundraiser for our Canadian Troops in support of The Wounded Warriors Fund. All 19 and older are welcome. Cash bar.

Weston Village Farmers’ Market WHEN: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekly WHERE: 14 John St. Vendors offer fruits, vegetables and spices that reflect the variety of cultural groups that reside in Weston. Lots of activities planned for the younger generation. Continues to Oct. 27.

n Monday, Aug. 20

Goals for Life Information Session WHEN: 1 to 2 p.m. WHERE: York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd. CONTACT: Rita Orellana, 416-245-4395, ext. 229, info@yorkwestactivelivingcentre.ca COST: Free For people wanting to make a lifestyle change but don’t know where to start.

Engage in a free 12-week fitness program; 25 spots available. Participate in educational workshops and receive oneon-one weight management counseling.

The Purpose Driven Life Book Club WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Parish House, 8 Blackstone St. (behind St. David’s Anglican Church) CONTACT: Sylvina Jones, 647-887-5663, s_jones25@hotmail.com

Be a part of a group discussion reviewing Rick Warren’s book ‘The Purpose Driven Life’ to discover the meaning to our existence. Continues on Monday and Thursday evenings, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

n Tuesday, Aug. 21

Walking Club WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: Unison Health and Community Services, Keele Rogers Site, 1651 Keele St. CONTACT: Karima Kassam, 416-653-5400, karima.kassam@unisonhcs.org, www. unisonhcs.org Meeting spot: Bus stop benches at Food Basics, Jane Park Plaza, Alliance Avenue and Jane Street. Walks are weekly until October. Participants choose the routes each week, and learn about sun safety and proper foot wear for the walking activity.

Summer Reading Club Fun WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 For ages six to 12. Imagine the exciting possibilities with these interactive programs. Free, limited tickets available at 1:30 p.m. The club cannot accommodate child care centres, summer camps or groups. Today: wrap-up party.

n Wednesday, Aug. 22

Afternoon at the Movies WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. COST: Free Free, limited tickets available at 1:30

p.m. Movie lengths vary. This week: ‘The Absent-Minded Professor.’ For all ages.

n Friday, Aug. 24

Van Trip to Sherway Gardens and Farmers’ Market WHEN: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd. CONTACT: Anna Endrizzi, 416-245-4395, www.yorkwestactivelivingcentre.ca, info@yorkwestactivelivingcentre.ca COST: $10/$15 Visit Sherway Gardens and shop at your favourite stores or pick up fresh fruit, veggies and more at the outdoor market.

n Saturday, Aug. 25

Edible Tree Tour WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Ben Nobleman Park, Eglinton Avenue/Allen Road CONTACT: Amanda Gomm, 416-413-9244, http://www.yourleaf. org/event/2012-08-25/edible-tree-tour, Amanda@yourleaf.org COST: Suggested donation $5 Registration recommended. Follow knowledgeable leaders through Toronto’s urban forest and discover what appetizing delights await you in its canopy.

n Saturday, Sept. 1

Come Bake Bread With Us WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: St. David’s Anglican Church, 1796 Lawrence Ave. W. CONTACT: JD, 416-760-7794, breadoflife@hotmail.ca, stdavidschurch. ca

events.insidetoronto.com Wholesome bread is baked on the first Saturday of the month for the community. Join in if you are interested in learning basic bread making. Call to reserve your space.

n Friday, Sept. 7

Van Trip to Cabbagetown Art and Crafts Sale WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd. CONTACT: Anna Endrizzi, 416-2454395, www.yorkwestactivelivingcentre. ca, info@yorkwestactivelivingcentre.ca COST: $12/$15

n Ongoing

Daughters of the Caribbean Art Exhibit WHEN: Continues to Sept. 30 WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: Free Celebrates local Jamaican and Trinidad and Tobago artists. The exhibit examines themes of family values, love and music.

n Submit Your Event

The York Guardian wants your community listings. Whether it’s a church knitting group or a music night or a non-profit group’s program for kids, The Guardian wants to know about it so others can attend. Sign up online at events.insidetoronto.com to submit your events (click the Sign Up link in the top right corner of the page).

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Three design awards for Kia Kia has won three design awards in the Automotive Brand Contest 2012, the latest of a series of honours for the Korean brand’s design team headed by Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer.

The new Kia cee’d – launched in June 2012 – triumphed in the exterior category and also received an honorary special mention for exceptional innovation in the interior category.

In addition, the high profile jury selected the Kia GT as the winner of the concept award. The rear-wheel drive sports sedan design study celebrated its world premiere in

September 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The Automotive Brand Contest, which was held for the first time in 2011, has become an internationally recognized competition.

It is open to car manufacturers, automotive parts suppliers and companies delivering design and brand communications services to the automotive industry.

This year’s two Kia award winners are key models for the brand.

The second generation of the cee’d, Kia’s best-selling model in Europe, features styling typically found

on a sporty coupe, but offers the space and functionality of a fivedoor hatch.

The Kia GT design study was inspired by 1970s grand tourers, and combines supple, muscular proportions with a sophisticated, elegant four-seat interior.

It offers a glimpse into Kia’s future design philosophy.

The Automotive Brand Contest 2012 award presentation ceremony will be held at the Paris Motor Show on Automotive Designers’ Night, 27 September 2012 (first press day).

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Kia won three awards in the 2012 Automotive Brand Contest including Best Concept for the Kia GT (shown).

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FIRST LOOK: HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT 2013 Hyundai never sits still when it comes to replacing models even if they are already successful in their segment and that certainly applies to the 2013 Elantra GT.

The GT is actually a five-door hatchback with 551 litres of cargo volume behind the rear folding seats or 1,444 litres with the seats folded.

A premium touch on the 2013 Elantra is a repeater turn signal integrated into the outside mirrors.

The 2013 GT is the third model in the Elantra compact joining the Sedan and just released Coupe. The GT features three driver-selectable modes, a first in the segment.

Under the Hood: Power comes from a 1.8litre inline, four-cylinder engine producing 148 hp and 131 lb/ft of torque driving the front wheels through a standard six-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic transmission.

The interior of the 2013 Elantra GT makes full use of Hyundai’s “Fluidic Sculpture� design language with a S-curve through the dashboard creating a sportscar-like feeling.

â– 411 ON THE GT: The GT is actually not a sports sedan as you might assume but a five-door hatchback, or wagon depending on your point of view, that replaces the current Elantra Touring that was steady seller in the compact family hatch department.

But the Touring was actually ahead of Hyundai’s new Fluidic Sculpture design language. The GT remedies that with several cues such as a large, hexagonal grille and double upwardly flowing character lines.

In this class, utility is very important, with Hyundai claiming more interior volume and maximum cargo capacity than the competition with 531 litres behind the second row split/fold seats and a total cargo volume of 1,444 litres.

The GT is positively festooned with storage areas such as front and rear bottle holders, front and rear cupholders, a front console/ bin with auxiliary audio ports, a nifty extra power point in the front passenger’s footwell area for a laptop/etc and, on some models, a cleanable storage tray under the rear cargo floor.

Power comes from Hyundai’s “Nu� series 1.8-litre, four-cylinder engine with twin cams and variable valve timing producing 148 hp and 131 lb/ft of torque. It is equipped with a standard six-speed manual

or optional six-speed automatic both driving the front wheels.

Fuel consumption is rated at 7.2/4.9L/100 km city/highway with the manual and 7.3/5.0L/100 km for the automatic.

Where the GT differs significantly from the Sedan and Coupe is in the chassis. It is based on the i30 model that Hyundai sells primarily in Europe and is thus dialed more towards the handling response side than the comfort side. The coil spring over MacPherson struts suspension at the front is modified for a more sporty feel and uses outside-supplier gas shocks from Sachs for improved body roll response.

Pricing for the base GL with sixspeed manual starts at $19,149 and tops out at $26,349 for the automatic SE that has all the bells and whistles.

But even the base car comes with a bunch of goodies such as heated outside mirrors, the DSSM system, heated front seats, outside temperature reading and trip computer, cruise control and air conditioning with a cooled glove box for various beverages.

Could there be an Elantra Convertible in the future?

If there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s never say never when it comes to Hyundai. – Metroland Media

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zoom-zoom A few short decades ago, most families got by with sedans and station wagons.

Until recently, most of these vehicles were trucky and bland. Automakers today are more creative, particularly with crossovers, which often blur the lines between SUV, minivan and wagon. And the Mazda CX-9 – my tester for the week – is among the most stylish of these.

The CX-9 is most striking from the side, where its high and rising beltline is topped by a band of windows that narrows towards the rear. Wide shoulders and a tapered greenhouse, accented by a roof-mounted spoiler give it a more athletic look than you’d expect from a family hauler. Ditto for the large wheel openings over big 20-inch alloys, and the trapezoidal dual exhausts.

From the front, this crossover’s projector headlamps sweep back like cat’s eyes, either side of the chrome-surround upper grille. But don’t let the CX-9’s low, swoopy profile fool you, as there’s still plenty of space for both passengers and cargo. Behind the third row – yes, this is a seven-passenger vehicle – you’ll find 475 litres of space. That’s more than in many full-size sedans, and there’s even a handy underfloor tray.

Drop the third row, and you’re left with 1,368 litres. This is the configuration I used all week – much of it with two kids bickering in the middle row, and the cargo hold jammed floor-to-ceiling with camping gear. Drop both the second and third rows, and you have 2,851 litres.

Cargo volume is important, but convenience and the accessibility are as critical.

For starters, all seats fold flat in the CX-9, and do so quickly and easily. Putting everything back in place is a minor effort as well.

Getting into the third row is aided by the CX-9’s tilt-and-slide mechanism, which is a one-handed operation that moves the 60/40 second row forward nearly nine inches. Passengers in the second row get their own HVAC controls, and are treated to loads of knee and head room. Seating is comfortable, and in the GT is embellished with contrasting leather inserts.

The middle position drops down for an armrest and pair of cupholders – and provides some much-needed separation between kids.

The CX-9 is among the pricier offerings in this segment (with a starting MSRP of $36,395), and as such I’d expect a healthy

list of standard content. Here, Mazda does not disappoint.

The base front-drive GS gets threezone climate control, heated front seats (eight-way power adjust for driver), sixspeaker AM/FM/CD audio system, Bluetooth, tilt/telescopic steering with audio and cruise controls, rain-sensing wipers, power heated mirrors, 18-inch alloys and more.

You can add $2,000 for active torque split all-wheel drive and $2,395 for a luxury package that includes power moonroof, leather upholstery, four-way power adjust for the front passenger and power lumbar support for the driver.

My tester was in GT trim (MSRP $45,745), which included all the above GS and luxury package features plus blind spot monitoring, rearview camera, smart key system, driver’s seat memory, upgraded 10-speaker Bose surround sound audio system, 20-inch Indeed, the CX-9 can reach 50-grand, not including freight and taxes, which puts it into contention with some premium haulers like Infiniti JX and Acura MDX. The independent front and rear suspensions (with stabilizer bars) are forgiving enough to soak up potholes and road imperfections, yet tight enough to keep this big vehicle from excessive lean in hard cornering.

The CX-9’s steering, with rpm-sensing variable power assist, has more road feel than typical in this kind of vehicle.

And the engine – a DOHC 24-valve 3.7-litre V6 (273 hp, 270 lb/ft of torque), mated to a six-speed automatic – packs

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Transport Canada rates this powertrain at a reasonable 12.7/8.4 litres/100 km (city/hwy) as a front driver and 12.8/9.0 litres/100 km (city/hwy) with AWD. I wouldn’t expect to see these numbers, unless you’re extremely light on the pedal.

My own result was a thirstier 13 litres/100 km combined.

Fuel economy aside, the CX-9 is both practical and fun to drive – and handles more like a mid-size sedan than a large crossover. It delivers the kind of nimbleness and ‘zoom zoom’ that Mazda is known for. – Neil Moore Metroland Media

n AT A GLANCE: BODY STYLE: seven-seat crossover.

DRIVE METHOD: front-engine, front wheel drive or all-wheel-drive ENGINE: DOHC 24-valve 3.7-litre V6 (273 hp and 270 lb/ft of torque).

FUEL ECONOMY: FWD 12.7/8.4 litres/100 km (city/hwy); AWD 12.8/9.0 litres/100 km (city/hwy).

CARGO CAPACITY: behind third row 475 litres; behind second row 1,368 litres; behind first row 2,851 litres.

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Apply online at: www.panerabread.jobs & select store #205005 JOIN IN THE WINNING!!

Canadall, ULC is a franchise of Panera Bread

NOW HIRING HOURLY ASSOCIATES Panera Bread Café Sherway Gardens

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For those who demonstrate a positive attitude & professional appearance we offer a clean work environment, flexible scheduling, training & development and opportunities for career advancement.

APPLY IN PERSON at: 197 North Queen Street, Toronto, Ontario M9C 5H5 or online at: www.panerabread.jobs & select store #205005 JOIN A WINNING TEAM !!

Canadall, ULC is a franchise of Panera Bread

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SUPERHANDYMAN FINISH and rough carpentry, dry walling, painting, electricity, plumbing, tiling, kitchens, bathroom, decks. Serving 19 years in Bloor West. Call Chris 416-654-2439

CEDAR TREES for Privacy Hedging. 2- 8ft tall.

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Washroom, drywall, 647-235-5644 plumbing, electrical, ceramic tile, painting, flooring, basements, masonry, HOT TUB/ SPA. 2012. concrete. Low rates.

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General Contractor.

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Decks, fencing, Available.

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Call John: 416-457-2154 Seven days

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Painting & Decorating ABSOLUTELY amazing painters at bargain prices!

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