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Growing interest in gardening together for food in Weston-Mount Dennis 3 Planting the right tree can add value to the environment, and your property 24

Have your say on crime prevention at York forum

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LAURA BOOTH lbooth@insidetoronto.com Elected officials in York SouthWeston are hosting an end-of-month town hall on youth services and crime prevention.

“There’s a growing concern in York South-Weston and in Toronto in general regarding crime and safety, especially of our youth,” said Laura Albanese, MPP for York South-Weston, who is organizing the event along with local councillors Frances Nunziata (Ward 11) and Frank Di Giorgio (Ward 12).

“I saw this as an important opportunity to allow residents to engage with elected officials and leaders in the relevant fields to discuss the preventative measures that we can take,” she added.

The keynote speaker will be Don Valley East MPP Michael Coteau, who is working with Minister of Children and Youth Services Eric Hoskins on a 30-day report of safer >>>POLITICIANS, page 2

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FESTIVAL ON EGLINTON: Richard ‘Driver’ Nenson dances as Michie Mee performs during the York-Eglinton International Street Festival on Saturday. For more photos please see page 19.

Politicians demand electrification of air rail link RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com Premier Dalton McGuinty alone has the power to authorize the electrification of a diesel air rail link (ARL), says a coalition of west-end Toronto politicians.

A group of 13 politicians from the municipal, provincial and federal levels has written the premier,

asking him to attend a town hall meeting before Sept. 7 to listen the concerns of residents living along the GO Georgetown South rail corridor who are worried about health risks associated with the increase of diesel train fumes when the ARL opens in 2015.

At that time, 140 GO train shuttles will run along the new route, travelling from Union to Pearson in

25-minute trips.

“If your provincial government had listened when our communities first raised concerns, the ARL could have been easily electrified by now,” reads the letter, which was penned by Davenport MPP Jonah Schein of the NDP, the party’s urban transportation critic.

“This is clearly a question of political will and you have yet to demon-

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strate that the electrification of the ARL is a government priority.”

Despite recent comments from Metrolinx president Bruce McCuaig that electrification can be completed by 2017, but no earlier, Davenport NDP MP Andrew Cash said he’s skeptical of the timeline since no funding has been attached to the project as of yet. “Metrolinx can enact decisions, but it doesn’t get to make them,” Cash

said of the transit planning agency tasked by the McGuinty Liberals to complete construction of the ARL. In a letter responding to an earlier inquiry by York South-Weston Liberal MPP Laura Albanese, McCuaig estimated in August the preliminary cost of electrification to be around S440-million for about 25-kilometres of track. >>>POWER, page 6

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Community

Politicians invite public feedback Aug. 30 >>>from page 1 communities ordered by the provincial government.

At the forum Coteau is to explain the process and purpose of the report and give community organizations and residents a chance to voice their comments and concerns, said Albanese.

The report, ordered alongside the province’s commitment to permanent funding for the Provincial and Toronto Anti-Violence Intervention St r a t e g i e s ( PAV I S a n d

TAVIS), requires Hoskins and Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Madeleine Meilleur to “review the many policing programs and community supports and create an action plan on which programs should be refocused and what strategic new investments need to be made.”

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period for the audience.

“First of all, I believe that empowering people and having information is always positive and can calm concerns. At the same time, we need to know, we as elected officials but also as a government, what the best ideas are from the residents and the youth,” said Albanese.

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Gardening interest grows in Weston-Mount Dennis LAURA BOOTH lbooth@insidetoronto.com

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ommunity gardens have been experiencing a growing interest by residents who desire fresh, organic and affordable food.

“I’m finding that there’s a large need for people to just try to provide some of their own food, because of that I think it’s becoming increasingly popular,” said Charlyn Ellis, the unofficial volunteer co-ordinator of Emmett Avenue Community Garden in Eglinton Flats park.

Two community gardens in York – Good Soil, located behind St. David’s Anglican Church, and the Emmett Avenue Community Garden – offer garden plots to anyone who applies for one, if plots are available.

Emmett Avenue already has about eight applicants on the wait list for next season and Good Soil confirms they have typically had more demand for plots than they can accommodate.

Good Soil n Where: St. David’s Anglican Church, 8 Blackstone St. n Who: Open to the public When: Informal, at your leisure.

Formal meet time one Saturday every month n Wait list: No wait list for next season yet n Cost: $20 flat fee to help pay for watering costs n Extras, support: They are putting together a three-process compost; there is an orientation and introduction to resources and gardener responsibilities at the beginning of each season n Contact: church administration at 416-249-4681

Emmett Avenue Community Garden n Where: Eglinton Flats Park, Jane Street and Eglinton Avenue n Who: Open to the public n When: Every Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m.; gardeners are also welcome to attend at their leisure. n Wait list: There is a wait list for next season. n Cost: none n Extras: The garden recently got a fence; registered gardeners get a key to access garden; new gardeners must sign an agreement to participate; various workshops run throughout the season; there is composting and garden potlucks; They are hoping to try cold frame winter gardening this year n Contact: emmettcommunitygarden@gmail.com

‘There is such a larger demand that we’re thinking of making the plots smaller so more people can access the garden.’

– Charlyn Ellis Nastassja Harris and Garcia Robinson, garden co-ordinators at Good Soil, believe affordable organic food is not easily accessible in their area. Community gardening fills a need, they said.

“I think that food security is definitely an issue in this community and access to affordable healthy food is definitely a priority for this community,” said Robinson.

Ellis has witnessed the same need among her gardeners.

“There’s this one woman who’s had two children and they both (have) fed off the garden. She actually cannot afford organic stuff for her babies but she knows, every summer at least, she can grow,” she said. “A lot of people are realizing that gardening is a lot more about food security than anything else.”

North York Harvest Food Bank completed a project early this year called the Food Friendly Neighbourhood Plan. It evaluated access to food in three Toronto communities, including the Weston-Mount Dennis neighbourhood. The project

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At top, children in the gardening program check out a worm in a water can at the Eglinton Flats park community garden last week. Above, Florence Li, of Toronto Green Community, shows a mint plant to Nickel Bynne, 8, and other children from the gardening program. At right, Nanako Okayana, of Toronto Green Community, cools off Joshua Kayden, 7, while Tayshaun Mitchell, 7, looks on.

found that residents in this area said food banks and meal programs were inaccessible and overcrowded, and local farmers’ markets were too costly.

In its final report card, it allotted Weston-Mount Dennis a grade of C in food skills and growing.

While the neighbourhood graded higher than the Lawrence Heights and Bathurst-Finch communities, which received an F and D respectively, residents surveyed in the study said gar-

dens were not well advertised to the public.

North York Harvest Food Bank’s manager of agency relations, Michael Friedman, said while Weston-Mount Dennis has a lot more gardening and food programs than the other two neighbourhoods in the study, outreach is a problem.

“Generally we found a disconnect between what the service providers were offering and what resources were out there and residents’ knowledge of them,” he

said.

“I know, just in conversation with residents that we did in our research, like a lot of people weren’t aware where gardens were, which organizations offered gardens – some of them were right around the corner and they didn’t know.”

Ellis, who co-ordinates the garden as a volunteer, admitted she would like to do more outreach, but it would require more of her time, and she is already tending to the garden nearly four

days a week.

For next year, however, Emmett Avenue is considering adding plots to cater to demand.

“So we’ve decided that maybe at least eight more plots can be added and we are going to make them smaller. There is such a larger demand that we’re thinking of making the plots smaller so more people can access the garden,” she said.

One point all parties can agree on is the benefit of community gardening.

“I think the best thing for me is just being able to see community members meet and just talk,” said Harris.

“We have people from different cultures and backgrounds, they speak different languages but when they’re in the garden, they can’t help but say hi to each other and find some way to communicate.”

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Start your own CNE traditions T

he Canadian National Exhibition has been one of Toronto’s great summer traditions since 1879.

Whether you are a newcomer to this city or a bornand-bred Torontonian, the Ex is one of those experiences that make living here special.

Many residents hold memories of visits to the fair with family and friends as a key part of their summer.

Perhaps they remember going on their first roller coaster, maybe it was the old wooden Flyer, seeing a big-name band play at The Grandstand, or eating a special food that only seemed to be available at the Ex. our view For those spending their first summer in Toronto, it’s a chance Celebrate end to create family memories and of summer traditions of their own.

The CNE, which opened with a trip last Friday and continues until to the fair Labour Day, also marks the official countdown to the start of the new school year for youngsters across the city.

It’s a bittersweet time as summer marches to its end, and that’s why the 18 days of the Ex mean so much to those who attend.

Along with going to the Ex as a visitor, the fair is also a huge employer for local youngsters. The economic impact of the CNE to Toronto, though, goes beyond youth employment.

According to the CNE, it had 1.31 million visitors last year, with many of them coming from out of town, spending their tourists dollars not only at the Ex but also other sites across the city.

Along with economic benefits, the Ex is also a place for many young people to highlight skills ranging from dancing to accordion playing to baseball.

And speaking of baseball, the Ex is home to one of the province’s most prestigious peewee tournaments. The 56th annual Lions-CNE Peewee Baseball Tournament is now underway at the ballpark located near the Dufferin Gate.

Local teams competing in this year’s tournament are from East York, Scarborough, North York, North Toronto, Etobicoke, and a squad from the Toronto Playgrounds league. Other teams participating come mostly from the Greater Toronto Area, with squads this year also travelling in from Stratford and Niagara Falls.

The champs of the first tournament back in 1956 were from the East Riverdale playground league, but it’s been 10 years since a Toronto-based team, the Agincourt A’s of Scarborough in 2002, took a title. The tourney continues until championship night on Aug. 30.

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To the editor: Re: ‘Easy steps for better waste diversion,’ Editorial, Aug. 16.

While I agree with the gist of the editorial that we must each do our part to sort our trash properly, I believe we need to take a step back further to the origin of our recyclables.

While it may not be an issue for the City of Toronto on its own, all municipalities would benefit from requiring the manufacturers of goods to ensure their products and packaging is recyclable.

I am prepared to do my part in sorting, but I would hope it would be easier knowing all packaging and products were eventually recyclable.

This would ensure the 100 per cent compliance you call for in your editorial.

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A better way for the mayor to get around, perhaps?

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ll this talk that Mayor Rob Ford should have a chauffeur. I don’t know about that. A chauffeur is not for everybody.

Ford doesn’t come across as the kind of guy who would be comfortable with a personal driver. That type of extravagance is not his style.

Oh, sure, I can see the point that well-wishers are making. Phoning, reading, writing, texting, Tweeting, whatever, they’re all no-nos behind the wheel. One can’t be distracted.

I just don’t see why the automatic assumption is that a chauffeur is the only way for him to go. There are other ways.

Take The Better Way, for example.

How come nobody has suggested Ford take the TTC? Lots of people do every day. Why not the city’s head honcho?

I love the idea of the mayor of my city using public transit. How often

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do you see a high-profile figure elbow to elbow with the masses on their way to and from the rat race? It’d be neat to bump into the mayor unexpectedly on the subway, bus or streetcar.

I’d get a kick out of just seeing him on one of the escalators at one of my regular subway stops. Mind you, I’d get a kick out of seeing anybody on one of those escalators. Trouble is they never seem to be working on my route. But that’s a column for another day.

The TTC is also a great fit for Ford. He’s truly a man of the people. Where better to find people in Toronto than on the TTC? I’m not just talking rush hour either.

I routinely take the subway late at night and it’s often standing room only during the summer. I’m not sure where everyone is coming from or going to, but the cars are brimming with activity. It’d be fun to see him in that crowd.

And the TTC has more going for it than just its everyman appeal; it would also be a frugal choice, which is right up his Honour’s cost-conscious alley. Ford campaigned aggressively against excessive office expenses. I’m guessing he places a chauffeur’s salary in that category.

Ah, but The Better Way would dovetail perfectly with his thrifty persona. He could easily pay for each monthly Metropass out of his own pocket and, to stay true to his principles, commit yearly in advance to get a discount.

Nope. Chauffeur, schmauffeur, I say. Anyway you slice it, The Better Way is

the better way for the mayor.

Here’s hoping he makes the bold move. And if he does, who knows, there could be a nice domino effect, too. Seeing him make the switch could entice other citizens to follow suit.

Imagine the impact on city revenues if Ford turns the TTC into a place to be. Heck, if just those ubiquitous shutterbugs dogging his every step make the transition to pick up this new trail, think of the windfall they alone would provide the TTC. They must be spending a small fortune on chauffeurs to drive them all over city. I mean, how else could they have been taking all those pictures of the mayor from their cars, right? n Jamie Wayne is a lifelong columnist, who takes writing very seriously. The topics? Not so much. His column appears every Thursday. Contact him at jamie.wayne@sympatico.ca

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here’s been a lot of to-ing and fro-ing on the transit file this past year.

But as the dust settles on the subway-versus-light-rail battle for the future of transit – the hiring and firing of chief general managers – the prospect of new taxes to pay for new subways, our attention slipped away from a more quotidian matter: the question of governance.

It came up earlier this year as Toronto City Council voted to keep Karen Stintz as chair of the TTC and replace a commission of Mayor Rob Ford loyalists with members from council’s centre and left wings.

That shift was half the plan.The other half was the introduction of an old idea: citizen members, appointed by council, would sit on the TTC along with elected officials.

This was something Ford wanted to do holus-bolus, but council went a more moderate route, agreeing to create an 11-member commission with four citizen appointees and seven

public, private or non-profit sectors.

If the commission has four of these sorts on board, the politicians will find themselves outclassed in terms of organizational management: municipal politicians, particularly the ones in Toronto, arrive with more populist CVs. They also may find themselves further isolated from the people who matter most in the transit equation: the riders who are navigating an increasingly crowded, expensive and frankly spotty service.

It would be wrong to say that riders have been utterly voiceless in this age of Twitter and Facebook; but it would go a long way to righting the imbalance, to have one or two citizen appointees whose major contribution to the debate was in their understanding of the rider’s experience.

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councillors.

In September, Toronto’s Civic Appointment Committee will be making recommendations about who those four citizens should be.

Toronto city manager Joe Pennachetti has hired NAFOR Executive Recruiting to pre-select candidates.

Hard to say who will be on that list, but in a letter NAFOR has given a sense of the size of the pool – 485 applied – and the criteria they’re using.

The most qualified candidates meet some high requirements: they will understand large project management, have experience working for large boards and large companies and will have strong management skills, honed in the

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Power to make decision lies with premier, say politicians

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scoring for west park: Players from the Internationals try to get the ball past That Team’s goaltender during the Festival of Football on Saturday. Participants in the all-day tournament raised money for West Park Healthcare Centre for the onstruction of a new patient care centre.

>>>from page 1 But federal MP Mike Sullivan questions that figure.

Sullivan said the conversion of the link from diesel to electric should be far cheaper, citing the recent decision by British infrastructure agency Network Rail to agree to electrify a 300-kilometre stretch of railway from London to Swansea, Wales for two billion pounds, which works out to close to $11 million Cdn per kilometre, nearly $7 million less than the Metrolinx plan.

Adding the cost of electrification to the already-burgeoning bill for the ARL makes no sense for a government that has made public overtures it needs to get its fiscal house in order, said Sullivan, also a member of the NDP. “There’s already an awful, awful amount of money in this link,” said Sullivan Monday.

“It does beg the question why the Ontario government is taking this approach.”

Until his election in 2011, Sullivan had been co-chair of the Clean Train Coalition, which recently launched a legal action against Metrolinx. He said he estimated the price of the ARL to be well more than a billion dollars if

electrification costs are added.

He said he was basing his calculations on infrastructure upgrades along the Georgetown South rail corridor as well as the cost to convert 18 diesel trains to electric, at a cost of $1 million per train car.

Sullivan said he was worried the final budget for the ARL will end up costing more than the Pan Am Games, which have a price tag of $1.4 billion.

Another critic of the ARL said he has attempted to locate the final cost of the project with little success.

Rod Jackson is a Progressive Conservative MPP representing Barrie. He said he fears ARL construction costs are “well over budget.”

Jackson, who is the PCs’ designated critic for the Pan Am Games, said he’s contacted Metrolinx directly and not received an answer adequate enough to satisfy his concerns.

While his party hasn’t adopted a clear stance on electrification, Jackson said it’s a worthwhile debate to have and called on the Liberals to be more clear about the costs associated with it and the rest of the construction related to the ARL. Attempts to reach the premier’s office were unsuccessful.

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n Saturday, Aug. 25

Edible Tree Tour WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Ben Nobleman Park, Eglinton Avenue/Allen Road CONTACT: Amanda Gomm, 416413-9244, http://www.yourleaf. org/event/2012-08-25/edibletree-tour, Amanda@yourleaf.org COST: Suggested donation $5 Registration recommended. Follow our knowledgeable leaders through Toronto’s urban forest and discover what appetizing delights await you in its canopy.

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and older are welcome. Cash bar.

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, 416-245-4395, www. yorkwestactivelivingcentre.ca, info@yorkwestactivelivingcentre. ca COST: $12/$15

n Monday, Aug. 27

The Purpose Driven Life Book Club WHEN: 7 to 8:30 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 our group discussions as we review Rick Warren’s book ‘The Purpose Driven Life’ to discover the meaning to our existence. Continues on Monday and Thursday evenings.

n Saturday, Sept. 8

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sweet sounds: At left, MC Trixx entertains the audience as he hosts the UrbanArts’ CultureShock Festival at the Weston Farmers’ Market earlier this month. At right, Obie Kelly performs with his group Obidiah and the Sweetness.

n Tuesday, Aug. 28

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.

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each week, and learn about sun safety and proper foot wear for the walking activity.

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 We bake wholesome bread on

the first Saturday of the month for our community. Join us if you are interested to learn basic bread making. Call to reserve your space.

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n Tuesday, Sept. 4

Weekly Seniors Club WHEN: Noon to 3 p.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-7670231, legionbr31@yahoo.com Enjoy a light lunch ($2) and meet new friends. We have snooker, pool, darts, euchre, cribbage, dominoes, table shuffleboard or just good conversation. All 55

Silverthorn Legion Branch 57 WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Silverthorn Legion Branch 57, 605 Rogers Rd. CONTACT: 416-6536757 Join us for a dart meat toss (small fee) and a friendly game

Movie Night WHEN: 8 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Little Avenue Memorial Park Cenotaph, Little Avenue and Weston Road CONTACT: Councillor Frances Nunziata, 416-3924091, www.francesnunziata.com COST: Free Councillor Frances Nunziata and the Weston Residents Association are hosting a family movie night featuring ‘The Lorax.’ Bring snacks, blankets and/or lawn chairs and a sweater.

n Sunday, Sept. 9

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2012 Readers’ Choice Winners Astra Florists 1778 Eginton Ave W. 416 787 1415 www.astraflorists.com Flowers can brighten up many occasions and bring comfort to those who need it. Astra Florists located at 1778 Eglinton Ave W., has been sharing its beautiful arrangements with the community for 67 years and is the winner of a Reader’s Choice Award for Best Florist. As a long time member of the community, the team at Astra Florists takes special care to provide high quality floral designs for customers. People are invited to visit the store to personalize a bouquet or make a request over the phone. Whether you are celebrating mother’s day, the birth of a child, mourning a loss or sending best wishes, arrangements can also be securely purchased at astraflorists.com.

As a member of Florist Transworld Delivery, it can ensure your arrangement is delivered on time, anywhere in the world. If you are planning a wedding, Astra Florists can create bouquets, centerpieces and other arrangements.

With deep roots in the city of Toronto, it has the advantage of working with suppliers to order any flower at reasonable prices. For more information call 416 787 1415.

Jolly II Italian Restaurant 2625 Weston Rd. 416 242 6666 www.jolly2.ca Jolly II Italian Restaurant has been serving satisfied customers since 1988 and

it is the Diamond Award winner for Best Italian Restaurant. Conveniently located near the 401 and Weston Rd., Jolly II offers great food at affordable prices. The restaurant provides a casual, relaxing environment for a romantic dinner for two or a family get-together. All of the food is prepared in house to ensure the highest quality dishes are served to valued customers, at affordable prices. For lunchtime fare, try the hot-table style lunch. Combos start at $5.95 and food is served fresh with complimentary bread and butter.

You can also enjoy a full-service dine in lunch. The dinner menu provides a variety of classic Italian dishes like Prosciutto Melone, Lasagna, Gnocchi Pomodoro and Veal or Chicken Parmigiana. For dessert, try the homemade Tiramisu. Jolly II Italian Restaurant can deliver their hot, homemade dishes to your door, anywhere in Toronto and the surrounding area with its catering service. Take out is also available.

For more information, please call 416242-6666.

Lakeshore Honda 3526 Lakeshore Blvd. W. 1-888-849-3112 www.lakeshorehonda.com Lakeshore Honda is the winner of the Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Lube, Oil and Filter as well as Best Car Dealership. In operation since 1987, Lakeshore Honda offers 25-years experience in the automobile industry. The dealership prides itself on quality customer service and maintains one of the best

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MANDARIN 1027 Finch Ave. W. 416-736-6000 2200 Yonge St. 416-486-2222 Mandarin North York and Mandarin Yonge would like to thank the York Guardian Readers for voting them as the winner in the Best Buffet category! Mandarin’s award-winning all-you-can-eat Chinese & Canadian buffet restaurants offer high quality food, friendly service and a unique dining experience. The buffet boasts an unbeatable selection of over 150 items prepared fresh daily, including a variety of soups, salads, sushi, pizza, grilled items, hot entrées and an extensive selection of desserts. There is something everyone will enjoy! Join Mandarin for their Crab Leg Celebra-

tion and feast on crab legs on the weekend and holiday dinner buffet, while supplies last. From September 4 to October 21, 2012, celebrate Moon Festival at Mandarin and enjoy special feature items on the dinner buffet including: Crab Cakes, Mandarin Duck, Braised Beef Short Ribs with Tomato, Moon Cake and more, while supplies last. Visit mandarinrestaurant.com for a location near you.

Nicola Optical Boutique 1908 Weston Rd. 416 -249-7761 In business for over 15 years, Nicola Optical Boutique provides the community with a variety of eyewear options from trendy to classic styles. Winner of the Platinum Award for Best Local Optical Store, Nicola constantly changes its selection to suit the style of the season. In store now are popular frames from designers like Versace, Prada, Ray Ban, Phat Pharm and Vogue. Nicola is proud to offer premium frames from designer Or Green. Designed in Denmark, the unique custom frames are made from solid titanium and come in 400 different colour combinations. Nicola offers 10 per cent off of the regular priced frames, which is 100 dollars less than any other eyewear store. This fall, Nicola is excited for the return of the popular Tom Ford line with new designs for men and women. If you are in need of an eye exam, Nicola houses an experienced optometrist who provides expert eye exams. Eye exams are covered by OHIP for people

20 years old and younger or 65 years old and older. To make an appointment, please call 416 249 7761.

Old Park Pharmacy 1042 Eglinton Ave. W. 416-787-7341 Old Park Pharmacy differs from big box stores by offering caring & attentive service at competitive prices. As a small establishment, Old Park Pharmacy has been providing high quality customer service to the community since 1978. It’s long standing history in the neighbourhood has allowed pharmacist, John Heal, to get know customers on a first name basis and offer them extended service that goes beyond filling prescriptions. As a trusted and accessible pharmacist, John is always available to answer questions customers may have about their medication and offer guidance to those who are ill and can’t access a doctor right away. John creates trusted relationships with his customers and takes the time to go through prescriptions and suggest remedies to ease side effects certain medication may cause.

For customers who can’t make it into the store, the pharmacy will deliver prescriptions to their doorstep, free of charge. Old Park Pharmacy is the winner of the Diamond Reader’s Choice Award for Best Local Drugstore/Pharmacy. Customers appreciate the caring, family oriented service provided by the staff that goes out of its way to take care of the health of its community members.

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Pet Valu 2625 Weston Rd. 416-574-3834 Located at 2625 Weston Rd., Pet Valu is the Diamond Award winner for Best Pet Food Store. The 52 hundred square foot store carries a wide selection of dog and cat food to satisfy every diet and preference. As the biggest Pet Valu in the surrounding area it is able to offer customers a variety of popular and natural choices along with special blends for puppies, and kittens. Brands include Performatrin, natural and ultra grain free, Taste of the Wild, Blue Buffalo, Go and Now dog and cat food, Chicken Soup, Natural Balance,

Royal Canin, Nutram, and Pro Nature. The newly renovated store is modernized with a smart, clean design, providing customers with easy access to products and supplies for dogs, cats, birds, fish and reptiles. If your dog is in need of some maintenance, Pet Valu’s grooming centre can provide a high quality wash and cut. Customers are also invited to use the self-dog wash facility. It is the only on-premises self-washing service in the area with special tubs to wash your canine comfortably, and stress free.

The cost is $15.00 and includes a supply of fresh towels, shampoo and blow dryer.

from 28 A to 50 M, so we will find the ideal bra for you (you might even be surprised at your size)! Premier Jour fine lingerie & swimwear is the Platinum Reader’s Choice Award winner for Best Lingerie Store and has been featured in the media on shows like Entertainment Tonight Canada and magazine such as Weddingbells. Drop by the boutique or call 416 654-1868 to book your professional fitting by a certified bra fitting specialist and enjoy a private and exclusive shopping experience. You may be surprised at how uplifted you will become after your visit.

Premier Jour Fine Lingerie & Swimwear 1288 St. Clair Ave. W. 416-654-1868 pjlingerie.com/Toronto Premier Jour Fine Lingerie & Swim Wear the Certified Bra Fitter is your haven for all your lingerie, swimwear and foundation piece needs. We are committed to providing women of every shape and size with the most completely fitting pieces to make you look and feel your best. Whether you are looking for a special lingerie set for your wedding day, or that everyday bra that looks great under every outfit, Premier Jour has only the highest quality lingerie, swimwear and hosiery essentials to keep you comfortable, beautiful and radiating confidence. The boutique carries beautiful (yet practical) pieces to suit everybody including mastectomy bras, breast forms, nursing bras, wedding and honeymoon lingerie, shaper wear, hosiery, strapless bras, sports bras, supportive swimwear and much, much, more. Our sizes range

Pro Glo Paints Décor Centre 1162 Eglinton Ave. W. 416-256-2600 943 Queen Street E. 416-462-9300 www.torontopaintstore.com If you are looking to enhance a room in your home with a new interior design, Pro Glo Paints Décor Centre offers a big box selection of design products with personalized service. Celebrating 20 years in the business, the stylish family-owned paint store houses top home design brands in fashionable window coverings, designer wallpaper, faux-wood refinishing products and more. The store offers custom kitchen cabinet refinishing to make old, worn cabinets look brand new. Pro Glo carries top quality paint finishes from Benjamin Moore Paints. For window coverings and window shutters, visit the Pro Glo Hunter Douglas and Levolor window coverings showrooms. A factory trained staff member will help you choose a fashionable and practical window treatment for your

home. If you are taking on a home renovation project yourself and need guidance, professional painters and faux-finish craftsmen are always available at your disposal.

If you are trying to find the perfect paint or wallpaper to match your new cushion or carpet, bring it in to the centre and allow the in-house certified colour consultants to customize the perfect match.

P.t. Montessori School 280 Culford Rd. 416-242-3725 www.ptmontessori..com P.T. Montessori is the proud winner of the Platinum Reader’s Choice Award for Best Montessori School. Established over 27 years ago, P.T. (Parent – Teachers) Montessori School strives to offer more than just an authentic Montessori education. The school provides an experience where parents, teachers and administrators work hand in hand to prepare children to become compassionate, responsible, contributing members of society.

The Montessori Method is a holistic and developmental approach to education, which serves the nature of the child and strives to develop character, as well as academics. P.T. Montessori School offers programs at both Primary and Elementary levels ages 2 ½ - 12, including a daily French program. Each child works at their own pace free to work, socialize and help others. The dedicated A.M.I. teaching staff encourages the development of the child’s whole personality along with their intellectual faculties. Our school is committed to providing a safe nurturing environment where children can work, play and grow. Contact P.T. Montessori at 416-2423725 for enrollment inquiries.

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Amazing Accessories ................................D Fashion Discount Outlet ...........................D Club Franco Weston..................................P Jewellery Outlet ......................................G Perfumery Outlet.....................................S

Antique Store Christina’s Antiques & Furniture................D The Art Collector ......................................P

Art Gallery AGO........................................................D Galleria 814............................................P Petroff Gallery ........................................G Apostolis Art Gallery ................................S

Baby Accessories Li’l Nibblets & Baby Sprouts .....................D

Beauty Supplies Sally Beauty Supply.................................D Bath Addiction .........................................P Beauty Supply Warehouse........................P Super Smart Styles...................................G Discount Beauty Supplies & Salon.............S

Bed & Bath Store The Bay...................................................D Roma Linen N Things ...............................P Atlas Bedding ..........................................G

Bicycle Shop Canadian Tire ..........................................D Bicycles at St. Clair...................................P Urbane Cyclist .........................................P 2M Cycle & Fitness Ltd .............................G

Book Store Squibb’s Book Store ................................D World’s Biggest Bookstore........................P

Camera Store Black’s ....................................................D Future Shop.............................................P

Children’s Clothing Jo-Joe Fashions .......................................D St.Clair Childrens Wear.............................P Luisella Childrens Wear ............................G Carmen’s Designs Inc ...............................S

Children’s Shoe Store Peek-a-boo..............................................D

China/Gift Shop Tanya’s Gifts............................................D Bright Ideas.............................................P K&S Vaue Centre .....................................P Lucky Star Gift & Flower ..........................G Consiglios Kitchenware & Gift...................G

Clearance Centre Bargain Club ...........................................D Century Closeout......................................P

Community Shopping

Local Optical Store

Video/Computer Games

Pilates Studio

Bakery/Pastry Shop

Grocery Store

Weston Village.........................................D Lawrence Square .....................................P Jane Finch Mall........................................G

Hakim Optical..........................................D Nicola Optical Boutique............................P Super Vision Optical .................................G RX Opticals..............................................S

EB Games ...............................................D Video Vibez .............................................P Videos Games & Choices...........................G

The Pilates Group.....................................D Body Harmonics ......................................P

Commisso Bros & Racco Italian Bakery .....D Caldense Bakery......................................P St.Clair Bakery ........................................G Sweet Michi’s...........................................S

Mattress Store

Jasmine Boutique ....................................D La Duchessa Boutique ..............................P Elisa’s Fashions Ltd...................................G Modi’s Clothing Centre .............................S

No Frills ..................................................D Real Canadian Superstore ........................P Verdi Produce ..........................................G Greenland Farm Supermarket..................G Boston Variety Fish & Fruit.......................G

Computer Store Hi-Five Computer Plus..............................D Laptop Service Centre ..............................P CFS Computers ........................................G InMax Computer Inc ................................S

Department Store The Bay...................................................D Jane Park Family Centre..........................P

Electronics Store The Speaker Shop....................................D G&G Electronics .......................................P PC Shop Computers..................................G

Flea Market Toronto Weston Flea Market.....................D Value Village ...........................................P Downsview Flea Market ...........................S

Gardening/Nursery Store

Home Haven Furnishings ........................D

Men’s Clothing Korry’s....................................................D Roy’s Fashion & Enterprise ......................P Acappella Clothing ...................................G Genesis Mens Wear..................................S

Musical Instruments Eglington Music Centre.............................D Mason’s Music 75.....................................P Musical Instruments of Canada.................P Rogers Music Centre.................................G

Office Supplies Staples Business Depot.............................D Ghetsum Office Products Inc ....................P

Pet Store

Caledonia Garden Centre Ltd....................D Speelman................................................P Spring Garden .........................................G Tumino’s Garden Centre ...........................G Appolo Garden Supply ............................S

Pet Valu - Weston Rd................................D Mutts & Cats............................................P Boubahs Pet Store Inc ..............................G Marta’s Pet & Aquaria..............................S

Golf Equipment

Record/CD Store

Mizuno....................................................D Home Hardware St.Clair...........................D Imperial Home Hardware.........................P

Ital Record Video & Sport .........................D Rogers Music Centre.................................P Rick’s Market & Movies............................G Treajah Isle Records .................................S

Health Food Store

Sewing Store

Evergreen Natural Foods..........................D SKG Health Foods Inc...............................P Prudent Store ..........................................G Life Essential Health Food ........................G Nutrition Mart .........................................S

Fabric Fabric............................................D A S Fabrics...............................................P

Hardware Store

Home Improvement Centre Rona.......................................................D

Jewellery Store Birks .......................................................D Exquisite Jewels.......................................P Mark Lash Fine Jewellery.........................G

Leather Store Danier Leather ........................................D Diane Leather..........................................P Bank Bros and Son ..................................G

Lingerie Store Aren’t We Naughty ..................................D Premier Jour Fine Lingerie .......................P

Local Drug Store/Pharmacy Old Park Pharmacy..................................D The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy ...............P Pharmasave-Ayda Pharmacy....................G Keelington Pharmacy...............................S

Shoe Store Shoe Club................................................D Prairie Dog..............................................P Foot Solutions..........................................G Renzo & Nick Shoes.................................S

Shopping Centre

Women’s Clothing

Best entertainment & Leisure Bowling

Bowlerama..............................................D

Children’s Entertainment Kids Entertainment ..................................D York Academy of Martial Arts...................P KRM Childrens Entertainment Company ....G

Dance School Ontario School of Ballet & Related Arts.....D Dance Arts Centre ....................................P Axe Capoeira Toronto...............................G Front and Centre Dance Academy.............S Toronto Salsa Dance.................................S

Fitness Club The Fitness Centre....................................D In Motion Bodies......................................P Atlas Boxing Centre .................................G Forest Hill Fitness.....................................G Vital Steps ...............................................S

Golf Course Scarlett Woods Golf Course.......................D Silver Lakes.............................................P

Hobby Store Gilchrist Games Inc ..................................D Sunward Rockets and Hobbies..................P

Karaoke The Office Pub Toronto.............................D

Specialty Bookstore

Zemra Bar Lounge...................................D

Squibb’s Stationers...................................D Portuguese Book Store.............................P All Eyes on Egypt Books & Things .............P

Sony Centre.............................................D Feast of Fools Theatre..............................P

Sporting Goods

Toy Store Toys R Us.................................................D Playful Minds ..........................................D Speedzee ................................................P

Pub The Irish Rose Pub ...................................D The Thirsty Fox Pub .................................D John’s Place.............................................P Town Crier Pub ........................................G

Recreation Centre Maple Creek Recreation Centre.................D Phil White Arena......................................P

Camping Equipment Mountain Equipment................................D Al Flaherty’s Outdoor Store ......................P

Yorkdale..................................................D Yorkgate Mall..........................................P

Al Flaherty’s Outdoor Store ......................D National Sports........................................P Ye Old Sport Centre Ltd ............................G

Pool Hall Crooked Cue............................................D Uhuru Bar ...............................................P

Live Music Live Theatre Make Your Own Wine/Beer Vin Bon ...................................................D

Music Instruction ABC Academy of Music.............................D Eglinton Music Centre...............................P Mason Music School .................................G

Night Club Zemra Bar Lounge...................................D

SPA Angel Group Salon & Spa.........................D Upper Village Spa ....................................D Queen Spa & Nail ....................................P Featuring You Spa & Salon.......................G

Sports Bar Glamour Sports Bar .................................D Wegz.......................................................P Jimmyz Sports Bar...................................P Canecas Sports Café Ltd ...........................G Almirante Sports Bar................................S

Tanning Salons Sunset Beach Tanning Resort....................D Radiance Tanning ....................................P

Women’s Fitness Centre Goodlife Fitness for Women......................D

Yoga Studio Moksha Yoga...........................................D Hot Yoga .................................................P House of Yoga .........................................G Bikram Yoga Forest Hill............................G Village Yoga Studio ..................................S

Best pLace For Food & drink All-Round Restaurant

Swiss Chalet.............................................D Chat Bout Restaurant...............................G House of Chan Steak N Lobster Dining Lounge....................................................P

Asian Restaurant Dragon House .........................................D Lucky Chinese Food .................................P Moondoo Chinese Garden.........................G Taki Sushi................................................S

Bagels Tim Hortons.............................................D St. Urbain Bagel ......................................P What A Bagel ..........................................G Rowntree Bakery Ltd ...............................G

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Breakfast/Brunch Boom Breakfast & Co...............................D McDonalds...............................................P Island Hot & Spicy ...................................G

Buffet Mandarin ................................................D

Butcher Shop Allens Scottish Butchers............................D Gino’s Meat Market..................................P Westside Butcher Shop .............................G Sebastiano Quality Meats.........................S York Village Butcher Shop & Delicatessan..S

Cheese Shop Cheese Boutique......................................D International Cheese Co Ltd......................P Centro Trattoria & Fromaggio...................P Mister Milk..............................................G

Chicken Churrassco of St Clair...............................D Costa Verde BBQ Chicken .........................P The Chicken Place ....................................P Kings Chicken..........................................P Bairrada Churrasqueira Grill ....................G Popeyes Chicken & Seafood .....................G Big Boy Chicken.......................................S St Matthew’s BBQ Chicken........................S Portugal BBQ Chicken..............................S

Chocolate Sweet Temptations ...................................D Saxon Chocolates.....................................P

Coffee Shop Tim Hortons.............................................D Timothy’s ................................................P

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Hamburger Harvey’s..................................................D The Stockyards ........................................P Big Bite Gourmet Burgers ........................G

Ice Cream Dutch Dreams..........................................D Laura Secord ...........................................P

Indian Restaurant Indus Tavern............................................D

Italian Restaurant Jolly II Italian Restaurant.........................D La Bruschetta ..........................................P Da Gianni & Maria Trattonia.....................G Il Mulino Restaurant ................................S

Local Pizza Frank’s Pizza House.................................D Oakwood Pizzeria....................................P Pizza e Pazzi...........................................G Pizza Pan................................................S

Lunch Subway...................................................D Pizza Pizza..............................................P

Restaurant Atmosphere The Keg...................................................D

Steak Left Bank ................................................D

Thai Restaurant Phoxua Fine Viet-Thai Cuisine...................D

Vegetarian Restaurant Loving Hut .............................................D

Wings Lone Star.................................................D

Best automotive

Alex’s Deli Restaurant..............................D

Auto Dealership Repair

Family Restaurant

Cruickshank ............................................D Ken Shaw Lexus Toyota............................P Toronto Hyundai......................................G Midtoronto Mitsubishi ..............................G Old Mill ...................................................S St. Clair Nissan ........................................S

Swiss Chalet.............................................D

Fish & Chips Golden Crisp Fish & Chips.........................D Sun Crisp Fish & Chips..............................P

Gourmet/Specialty Shops

Auto Detailing

Cake Opera .............................................D Clear Ice Solid Blocks ...............................P Flour Studio.............................................G

Fine Details .............................................D

Auto Repair Superior Tire............................................D

Greek Restaurant

Auto Services

Mr. Greek................................................D

Dial Auto Parts- Auto Parts Plus................D

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Kitchen Renovations

Electrolysis

Picture Framing

J&J Collision............................................D 427 Auto Collision ...................................P Martino Bros ...........................................G

Royal Kitchen Cabinets Ltd .......................D Primo Kitchen Cabinets Inc.......................P Valentini Kitchen & Bath Centre................G

Derma Hair Free Clinic Electrolysis & Esthetics ..................................................D MCC Laser & Skin Care Inc .......................P

G & K Picture Frame ................................D

Florist

Scott Framing .........................................G

Rainbow Florist Inc...................................D Fiori Floral Designs ..................................D Lucky Star Flowers...................................P O’Connor Florist ......................................G Ciano Florist ............................................G San Remo Florist Inc ................................G Marcias Cake & Florist .............................G Astra Florists............................................S

Burke’s Books & Picture Framing..............S

Brakes Peters Aligntment & Brake Service ...........D

Domestic Car Dealership Cruickshank ............................................D Ontario Car Store Ltd ...............................P

Import Car Dealership Ken Shaw Lexus Toyota............................D Midtown Honda .......................................P Toronto Hyundai......................................P Midtoronto Mitsubishi ..............................P St Clair Nissan .........................................G West Toronto KIA .....................................G Rexdale Hyundai.....................................S

Muffler Shop Minute Muffler & Brake...........................D Instant Muffler & Auto Repair ..................P

New Car Dealership Cruickshank ............................................D Old Mill ...................................................P Midtown Honda .......................................G Toronto Hyundai......................................S St. Clair Nissan ........................................S

Oil Change/Lube Active Green & Ross.................................D Superior Tire............................................P Ready Lube .............................................G

Overall Car Dealership Cruickshank Ford.....................................D Ken Shaw Lexus Toyota............................P Mid-Toronto Mitsubishi.............................G West York Chevrolet.................................G Toronto Hyundai......................................G West Toronto KIA .....................................S Midtown Honda .......................................S

Tire Shop Active Green & Ross.................................D Superior Tire............................................P North Toronto Tire....................................P Save on Tires...........................................G Tawakal Tires...........................................S

Best For the home

Lighting Centre Union Lighting & Furnishings....................D Sescolite Ligting.......................................P Luminia Lighting Design Incorporated.................................G

Maid Service Sunshine Cleaning Services ......................D Shine Up Cleaning ...................................D Taylor Maid Cleaning Services ..................P Five Star Brothers Cleaning ......................G

Paint & Wallpaper Store Pro Glo Paints..........................................D New York Paint and Wallpaper .................P Tile Clearance..........................................G Rolling Tones Painting & Renovation.........G

Pest Control Vitorino Pest Control ................................D

Plumbing Contractor Brother’s Plumbing ..................................D Aqua Tech................................................D Master’s Plumbing ...................................P Copperhead Plumbing..............................P Martin’s Plumbing....................................G Rooter Man Plumbers ..............................G

Roofing Contractor Avenue Road Roofing ..............................D Grilo Roofing...........................................P Princess Roofing ......................................G Contex Roofing........................................G Better Contracting....................................S

Vacuum Cleaners Danny’s Vacuum Cleaners ........................D Compact Vacuum Service..........................P

Best Business & service Accountant

Bryce & Brown ........................................D Can-Am Accounting Services.....................P Rome Accounting Services........................G Adept Accounting ....................................S

Bank/Trust Company

The Bay...................................................D

Victory Community Credit Union...............D TD Canada Trust ......................................P RBC.........................................................G BMO .......................................................S

Basement Lowering

Banquet Facilities

Appliances

Ontario Basement Lowering .....................D Toronto Basement Lowering .....................P Maximum General Contracting.................G

Bathroom Renovations Dupont Plumbing Supplies........................D Benchmark Construction Inc .....................P Greenline Renovations Plus Ltd ................G

Blinds & Curtains Blinds to Go.............................................D Fabric Fabric............................................P Vogue Textiles & Home Décor...................G

Carpet Store Scollard Carpet & Interiors .......................D Pro Source of Toronto ..............................P Reznick Carpets .......................................G Efloor Inc ................................................S

Floor/Tile Store Tile Clearance..........................................D

Furniture Store Leons ......................................................D Kates and Company.................................P Right Value Furniture...............................G Five Star Furnishings Inc. .........................S

Heating & Air Company Air Treatment ..........................................D Aire one ..................................................P

Home Design Store/Business Elte .........................................................D Lynch & Comisso Architects.......................P Sed Arc Inc Architects ...............................G MW Hall Corporation................................G

Home Improvement Centre Hillcrest Hardware ...................................D

Interior Design Kangaroo Design Inc................................D Anne Hepfer Designs ...............................P

Meridian Banquet Hall .............................D

Caterer Tre Mari Bakery.......................................D Piazza Manna..........................................P Dairy Catering.........................................G New Casa Abril ........................................S Tita Flips..................................................S

Cellular Phone Company Rogers Wireless .......................................D Mobilicity ................................................P Bell World ...............................................G

Chiropractor Forest Hill Chiropractic Health Centre........D Dr. Paul Grittani.......................................P Maple Leaf Chiropractic Clinic...................P Grice Chirporactic Centre..........................G Vincent Campo.........................................S

Copy Centre Lee’s Printing...........................................D Tekno Printing & Grafix Copy Centre ........P Tana Printing...........................................G Palai Printing...........................................S

Daycare Centre/Agency Twinkle Stars Daycare..............................D Precious Ones Home Daycare...................D Shine On me Home Daycare.....................D Harmony Childcare Centre .......................P O Happy Day Daycare .............................G

Dentist Eglinton West Dental Centre .....................D Dental Office-Michelle Crystal ..................P Dental Office-Claudio Toffoli.....................P Dr. David Lasko Family Dentistry..............P Dr johl Melbourne....................................G York Square Dental Office........................S

Dry Cleaners Victoria Dry Cleaners ...............................D Cadet ......................................................P

Foot Doctor Forest Hill Foot Clinic................................D Revive Health Centres..............................P

Print Shop Nirvanna Press ........................................D

Registered Massage Therapist Luxury Body Work...................................D Inbar Strauch ..........................................P Beth McKellar..........................................G Adam D’Andrea.......................................G

Ward Funeral Home.................................D Mcdougall & Brown Funeral Home............P Newediuk Funeral Home-A. Roy Chapel....G

Martin Bogusz .........................................S

Hair Salon

Pine Villa Retirement Residence................D

Just Incredible .........................................D Sonia’s Place for Styles.............................P Carolina’s Beauty Centre ..........................G Twin Scissors Hair Design..........................G Studio XO................................................G Durango’s Beauty Salon...........................S

Casa Verde Retirement Residence .............D

Hearing Services Law Office Law Help.................................................D Michael J Mcdonald Professional Corporation .............................................D Sheldon L Kasman & Associate LLP ...........P Herman & Herman ..................................P Neuberger Rose LLP-Criminal Lawyers......G

Retirement Residence

Bradgate Arms Retirement Residence .......G The Russell Hill Retirement Residence .......G

Skin Care St. Clair Cosmetic & Laser Clinic ................D Bare Me Skin Care...................................P Bove Aesthetics Limited............................P Forest Hill Institute of Aesthetic Plastic

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Weston Self-Storage Limited.....................P

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H&R Block...............................................P

Tax Preparation Bryce Brown Accounting Services..............D Liberty Tax ..............................................G Modicom Financial Services ......................S

Travel Agency CAA.........................................................D

City Nails.................................................D Hippies Nails ...........................................P Adeline Nails Spa.....................................G Lori’s Nail Care ........................................G Omely Nails.............................................G

St Clair Travel Agency ..............................P

Naturopathic Medicine

Tutoring Service

Design Travel...........................................G Alvor Travel Services................................S Alitours ..................................................S

Julie Chan ...............................................D Hillcrest Centre for Health........................P

ABC Academy of Music.............................D

New Business

Grade Learning .......................................P

Mosaic Dental..........................................D

Superior Tutor..........................................G

Optometrist

Kumon....................................................G

Rosenstock T Dr.......................................D Optical Visions .........................................P Dr. Harvey Warbucks Optometrist ............G Dr. Eng Edmond.......................................S

Pamplemousse French Prep......................S

Photography Studio

Physiotherapy Clinic Accident Rehab & Recovery Inc.................D Physiotherapy Fix....................................P Noreen J Manger (physiotherapy)............G Lawrence Weston Rehab Centre................S Physiotherapy Wellness Institute...............S Om Sai Physiotherapy Toronto Inc ............S

Best Tutoring Service!

Storage Company

Speedy Self Storage.................................S

New Paramounts Studios Ltd ....................D Lumina Photography ...............................D Magic Moments Studio .............................D Lisa Mininni Photography.........................D Clear Skies Photography ..........................P Ion Studios ..............................................G

We are honoured to be voted

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Money Mart.............................................D Cash Convertor ........................................P Cash Money.............................................G The Cash Store.........................................S

Pet Groomer

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Weston Gardens Retirement Residence......G

Upper Village Medical Centre....................G

Simply Dogs Salon & Boutique .................D All About Dogs.........................................P Lennox Animal Hospital ...........................G Posh Pets.................................................S

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Central King Seniors Residence.................P

Nice One Nails.........................................D Nails Expert.............................................P Everlast Nails...........................................G Wellness Nails..........................................G Le’s Fancy Nail Studio ..............................S Nice Jone Nail .........................................S

Nail Salon

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St. Hilda’s Towers.....................................P

Surgery...................................................G

Forest Hill Montessori School ....................D PT Montessori School................................P Sunflower Montessori Daycare .................G Weston Station Montessori School.............G Casa Vera Montessori School ....................S

“Because everyone deserves the highest level of service, regardless of where you come from or where you are in life”

Village of Humber Heights .......................D

Manicure/Pedicure

Money Transfer/Loans

Best Bank/Trust Company

Hawkridge Custom Framing ....................P

Funeral Home

Hearing Solutions ....................................D Hearing Aid Central .................................P

We are honoured that you’ve chosen us as the

Veterinarian Lennox Animal Hospital ...........................D Westside Animal Hospital .........................P St Clair Veterinary Facilities......................G Wychwood Park Animal Hospital ..............S Bathurst Animal Clinic..............................S Forest Hill Animal Clinic............................S Weston Veterinary Clinic...........................S

Walk In Clinic Weston Medical Centre.............................D Lawrence Weston Medical Centre..............P Eagle Manor Medical Clinic.......................G

Weight Loss Clinic Herbal Magic...........................................D Revive Health Centres..............................P Austin Weight Management Clinic.............G

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Transportation

Residents can see new light-rail vehicles on display at Canadian National Exhibition City-wide transit expansion won’t be a reality for nearly another decade, but for a couple of weeks, at least, Torontonians will get the opportunity to sample the shiny new vehicles that will transport them around in the future.

For the duration of the Canadian National Exhibition (Sept. 3), Metrolinx has installed a mockup

of a light rail vehicle (LRV), 182 of which will eventually service the four Transit City LRT lines.

The train, known as the Flexity Freedom, was manufactured by Bombardier and designed to operate above, below and at grade. Metrolinx bought the vehicles for $770 million back in May 2010.

The vehicles, which are being

manufactured in Thunder Bay, are similar to LRVs in operation in Los Angeles, Seattle and San Francisco, according to a recent report published by Metrolinx, a regional planning transit agency.

The vehicles have a low-floor design, the report stated, which provides better access for disabled passengers and provides flexibility

for future surface expansion.

According to a brochure published by Bombardier, the Flexity Freedom will also be able to withstand harsh winter conditions, can travel bi-directionally without having to loop and can be combined to form one train with up to four cars, with a top capacity of more than 30,000 passengers per hour in both

directions.

The brochure also stated the Freedom can reach a top speed of 80 kilometres per hour. The soonest the LRVs will begin operation is 2020, when three of the Transit City lines – the Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown, the Scarborough and Finch West LRT – are scheduled to be completed.

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homes in light of the struggling economy. In such instances, grandparents or aunts and uncles can look after the kid after school.

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‘I don’t see how I’m any different’ DAVID NICKLE dnickle@insidetoronto.com

Mayor Rob Ford has put his foot down once and for all, and refused pleas from police, the public and his own brother to hire a driver rather than drive to appointments himself.

“As you know I have many events to go and to some of those my staff have driven, but I don’t believe in wasting taxpayers’ money,” said Ford at a Tuesday afternoon news conference.

Ford made the statement a week after a picture surfaced on Twitter of the mayor reading a speech while driving his new Escalade along the Gardiner Expressway.

Ford, at the time, admitted to reading while he was driving, and explained that he was “a busy guy.”

The admission led to widespread calls for Ford to buck up and hire

Police release images of break-and-enter suspects

a driver, as both former mayors Mel Lastman and David Miller did during their tenures.

Even Doug Ford, the mayor’s brother and councillor for Ward 2, said the mayor needed a driver and if he didn’t want one then council should simply impose one on him.

But in his first public appreance since returning from a “working vacation” in Alberta, Ford poured water on the idea.

“I don’t believe in hiring someone,” he said. “I believe the average cost is $50,000, $60,000. A million people go to work in this city and they drive themselves – I don’t see how I’m any different.”

Ford said he was offered a driver when he was elected and estimated that with the driver and the car the cost would be in the range of $100,000.

For Ford’s brother that is the final word on the matter.

“I give up, honest,” he said. “I just can’t win. I tried my hardest.

Now that’s proof in the pudding who really makes decisions – it’s Rob.”

Police have released security camera images of two men wanted in a breakand-enter investigation.

Police allege two men broke into an apartment at 1755 Jane St., ransacked the unit and stole electronics and jewelry May 10.

The same suspects tried to gain entry into several apartment units by forcing the doors at 1465 Lawrence Ave. W. July 23.

“They were unable to gain entry and fled the building through Security the stairwell,” police camera alleged in a news image release.

The suspects are black and 18 to 24 years old. One is skinny while the other has cornrows and a medium build.

Anyone with information is asked to call 12 Division at 416-808-1200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

executing a search warrant.

Police said the drug squad executed the search warrant at an apartment building at 1855 Jane St. More than nine ounces of crack cocaine, cash and 50 rounds of ammunition were allegedly seized Wednesday, Aug. 15.

Six people, aged 19 to 34, face a total of 16 charges.

and Rob Ford.

Mukherjee was elected chair at the association’s 23rd annual conference in Victoria, B.C. Monday, Aug. 20.

The organization is comprised of 75 municipal police services boards.

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n Mukherjee named chair of Canadian Association of Police Boards Toronto Police Services Board Chair Alok Mukherjee will have some added responsibilities over the next year, after he was tagged to chair the Canadian Association of Police Boards for the 2012-2013 term.

Mukherjee has been a citizen appointee and chair of the Toronto Police Services Board since 2005, succeeding city councillor Pam McConnell. He has held the job under two mayors — David Miller

Toronto police are looking for feedback from the public.

An online poll on the police website seeks information on various policing issues.

Questions will be posted and the results published at the end of the survey period on Sept. 3. Results from previous polls are also available.

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We are learning from our mistakes with the overplanting of white and green ash trees that were destroyed in large numbers throughout Ontario by the emerald ash borer.

There are many alternatives to ash trees and Norway, maples which are sometimes invasive and overplanted. Acer triflorum, Amelanchier and Ostrya virginiana are three of the best deciduous trees for urban environments.

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four-season interest and is one of my favourites. Many varieties are available, but Amelanchier laevis (Alleghany serviceberry) is native, originating from eastern North America.

Dainty white flowers emerge in the spring followed by dark purple edible fruit in the early summer enjoyed by the birds. The foliage turns a brilliant red orange colour in the fall.

Unusual gray bark is exposed in the winter once the leaves fall, smooth and gray with darker vertical lines. The only issue with this tree would be powdery mildew on the foliage but it’s a fairly disease-resistant tree overall. The variety ‘Autumn Sunset’ exhibits excellent heat and drought tolerance.

This variety is medium sized about 20 feet tall with a moderate growth rate.

Ostrya virginiana or ironwood is an understorey tree native to northeastern North America.

It’s tough and resilient to urban conditions, diseases and insects. Ironwood is categorized as a mediumsized tree reaching 25 to 35 feet at maturity, but categorized as a slow grower.

The foliage is dark green changing to yellow in the

fall. Male catkins hang down from the tree in the winter and its nuts provide a food source for many animals.

The grayish brown bark has textural interest with longitudinal plate-like strips. Since Ironwood can easily thrive in a shady location with moist or dry soil conditions, there are planting location options.

It’s sensitive to salt and soil compaction therefore it’s not a good street tree. I would plant ironwood in a naturalized area in a woodland garden or ravine slope.

The value of trees appreciates with time in our urban landscape. Trees are one of the few components of urban infrastructure that have this unique benefit. urban resource The larger deciduous trees will increase the value of your neighbourhood, add more character, shade and wildlife habitat, and create a more natural looking environment.

Think about trees as a value added urban resource for ourselves and future generations.

Of course, the benefits of trees in an urban setting go far beyond numerical values. I encourage you to plant a tree in your garden well suited to the urban landscape. n Marilyn Pomer is a landscape architect who writes about seasonal gardening.

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Acer triflorum (threeflower maple) is a coldhardy shade tree for the urban landscape, requiring little pruning and maintenance. Unfortunately, its flowers are not noticeable, but the fall colour of the foliage is a striking yelloworange.

The trifoliate shape of the foliage makes it quite distinctive from other deciduous trees. The exfoliating, flaky bark in the winter is quite unique and appealing after the leaves fall.

It’s a smaller, slowgrowing maple reaching a mature height of about 25 to 30 feet. You could use Acer triflorum as a street tree (salt tolerant), a focal point in a planting border or a shade tree.

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