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summer. Some of the features of the Artscape Weston Hub include: ◗ 8,600 square feet of indoor creative programming space ◗ 12,400 square feet of outdoor community gathering space ◗ 26 affordable live/work
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Arrests made in connection with the death of Sina Parsi Police have arrested the two suspects wanted in the death of a Kleinburg man whose body was found in a York apartment June 10. Clyde “Marcus” Marshall, of New Brunswick, and Sabrina Chouart, of Gatineau, Quebec, were arrested in the Niagara Region Monday. Sina Parsi, 32, was last seen leaving a soccer game June 9 in the Teston Road and Hwy. 400
area around 11:20 p.m. His body was found three days later in a Woolner Avenue apartment the suspects had been renting. Police have released few details about the case, and have not commented on the cause of death, motive, or any relationship Parsi might have had with the suspects.
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a visit to humewood house Left, children play in a bouncy castle during the Humewood House community event Saturday morning. Centre, Jayson Chaulk shows off a Toronto Marlies’ Matt Frattin jersey that was up for auction. Right, the grounds of Humewood House, which empowers young pregnant and parenting women to make positive life choices for themselves and their children. Staff photos/ANDREW LAHODYNSKYJ
Happenstance brings groups together at LEF fannie sunshine fsunshine@insidetoronto.com Call the new partner organizations that recently started operating under The Learning Enrichment Foundation’s (LEF) roof whatever you want, just don’t tell Peter Frampton his site is a hub. Rather, LEF’s executive director calls the grouping at 116 Industry St. – which includes Genesis XD, North York Women’s Centre (NYWC), The Ontario Network of Employment Skills Training Projects (ONESTEP), and North York Harvest Food Bank (NYHFB) – a “co-creation.” co-creation And co-creating they are, as the organizations have found ways to work with each other through the “kismet” way they all came together, Frampton said. Frampton didn’t seek out specific businesses to be housed at LEF’s site near Black Creek and Trethewey drives. Rather, it
was through casual conversation or being in the right place at the right time that brought them together. At first glance, it might not be obvious how they all interconnect. But LEF is using NYHFB’s space for the forklift training component of its Industrial Skills program. Genesis XD is taking NYHFB’s cardboard for its recycling program. NYWC’s clients are taking advantage of LEF’s programs and services. “We all came together in a completely unplanned way,” Frampton said. “This is not a hub. Hubs are being created to bring services to neighbourhoods. This is about co-creation. A hub is intentional; this is not intentional. Hubs are not innovative, and we’re going to be innovative. Everyone made the commitment to come together and figure it out.” NYHFB was “bursting at the seams” and needed a space that could fit a warehouse, was in its
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We really feel at home. The sense of community is wonderful. – Sarah Watson, North York Harvest Food Bank
Formerly housed at John Polanyi Collegiate Institute near Allen Road and Lawrence Avenue, the food bank was forced to find a new home when its lease was up and the Toronto District School Board chose not to renew it as it needed additional space for its growing student body. Former NYHFB executive director Anette Chawla happened to mention their situation to Frampton during a community event the two attended, and Frampton immediately offered space at LEF. “Our freezer is twice
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as big, our fridge is three times the size,” Watson said of NYHFB’s new site, adding they plan to make use of LEF’s kitchen for community programming and food production. “We feel really at home. The sense of community is wonderful.” Social innovation chief Graham Lewis of Genesis XD, which founded recycling program Project Get Reel for VHS tapes, said by collecting cardboard from organizations such as NYHFB, they are in turn creating employment. With a focus on solving problems, recycling, and finding employment for those facing barriers, Lewis called locating to LEF a “win win win.” “LEF was exactly what we were hoping for,” said Philip Yan, creative director of Genesis XD. “We were looking at how we could collaborate more with people, and LEF is the right fit for us.” Barbara Williams, project manager of women’s safety for NYWC, felt LEF
was the right fit for her organization, which used to be located near Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue. She noted NYWC clients can take advantage of LEF’s English language courses and employment opportunities, all offered under one roof. “It’s easier connections for women as they move along their paths,” she said. ideal setting LEF is the ideal setting for the Ontario Network of Employment Skills Training Projects (ONESTEP), as the organization was looking to grow and needed more space, said executive director Ed Kothiringer. “We are hoping this will be a place to network with everyone involved,” he said. Long-time tenant The Canadian Community Economic Development (CED) Network is also housed at 116 Industry St.
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Making every day count this summer Everything from Dora to donuts on my to-do list The season’s off and running and me right along with it doing my best to try and keep up. Here are a few of the highlights of my summer things to-do list. 1. Get my face painted at the first big family festival and park myself at the back of the long line to meet Dora The Explorer. 2. Take a selfie with Dora – if I somehow make it to the front of the line before the festival ends. 5. Ride a roller coaster at Canada’s Wonderland that I’ve never had the courage to go on before. 6. Unless it has one called the Inverted Twisted Plunge Into The Abyss. 12. Bounce up – and hopefully down – on a trampoline. 13. Once each only, if I
jamie wayne BUT SERIOUSLY somehow manage to pull it off. I wouldn’t want to push my luck. 20. Play my first game of beach volleyball down by the boardwalk. 21. Take a selfie with Gidget and Moondoggie while I’m there. 26. Head to the zoo and make a point of checking out the animals on either side of the panda exhibit this time and apologize for ignoring them during all my other visits. 30. Glue myself to the TV set Saturday for Canada’s quarter-final match at B.C. Place in Vancouver in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015. 31. Daydream occasionally about Canada making it all the way to the finals. 32. On second thought, make that frequently. 48. Go to the Rogers
Centre for the Red Sox/Blue Jays game on Canada Day to see Don Cherry throw out the first pitch to the Jays’ Josh Donaldson. 49. Catch the Canada Day fireworks somewhere in town that night. 54. Lie in hammock. 55. Tell the truth in a hammock. 56. Take a selfie of me telling the truth in a hammock. 62. Drop by for an evening of Shakespeare in the Park. 63. Make Shakespeare break into a grin when I tell him I call him Willy for short. 64. Take a selfie of the two of us, of course. 71. Head down to the Ex to inhale a Tiny Tom Donut or two. Or three. Or 12. 72. Then one last one for the road, of course. 73. And one last one for the street. And one last one for the crescent. And last one for the cul-de-sac. And one last one ...
84. Memorize the lyrics to OK, Blue Jays. 95. Learn the names of all the events of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games. 96. Repeat them to Pachi – the official mascot of both – in order of how they appear on the schedule. 97. Take a selfie of the two of us. 98. Then take a selfie with Pachi and Dora The Explorer. 99. Ah, what the heck, since it sounds like I’m going to be on a roll by then, see if I can get Willy, Grapes, Donaldson and the entire Canadian women’s soccer team to join in the picture, too. 100. Truth be told, it won’t actually be a roll. It’ll be another Tiny Tom donut. 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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w Wednesday, July 1 Canada Day Party WHEN: 2 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-767-0231, legionbr31@yahoo.com COST: Food available reasonable prices Celebrate Canada’s birthday with Canadian fun, Canadian trivia quiz, door prizes, barbecue from 4 to 5 p.m., free birthday cake, DJ Tom
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team has been announced. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Roller Sports Canada announced the four roller speed skating and one figure skating athlete to the Games. Athletes include Jordan Belchos, of Scarborough, Morgane Echardour, Christopher Fiola and Valérie Maltais in roller speed and Kailah Macri in roller figure. Roller speed skating competitors wear fourwheeled skates in which the wheels are aligned in a single row. Roller figure skaters compete in traditional four-wheel skates aligned in pairs at the toe and heel. Visit www.toronto2015. org/roller-sports-figureskating Table tennis team wTable members named Tennis Canada has
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michele mclean pan am/parapan am represent Canada at the To r o n t o 2 0 1 5 Pa ra p a n American Games, including 2011 Parapan Am Games gold and silver medallist Ian Kent (Eastern Passage, N.S.) and 2011 Parapan Am Games silver medallists Stephanie Chan and Masoud Mojtahed. Other athletes include Martin Pelletier, Asad Hussain Syed, Asad Murtaza, Steven Dunn and Mikhail Drozdowski. For more information, visit www.toronto2015.org/ parapan/table-tennis Am Games judo athletes named wParapan
Judo Canada announced athletes Tony Walby, Justin Karn, Priscilla Gagné and Alex Radoman are going to the Parapan Am Games. Visually impaired judo is a contact combat sport. Key elements include balance, touch and combative instinct, all of which are highly developed qualities possessed by elite athletes with a visual impairment.
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The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canada Soccer announced the men’s and women’s soccer teams for the Pan Am Games. The men’s team includes Toronto players Kevan Aleman, Manuel Aparicio, James Manjrekar, Chris Manella and Jonathan Grant. The women’s team includes Toronto player Rebecca Quinn. Both the men’s and women’s football (soccer) tournaments run from July 10 to 26 and will be played at CIBC Hamilton Pan Am Soccer Stadium. Visit www.toronto2015. org/football-soccer Michele McLean’s column on the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/ Parapan Am Games appears every second week. Reach her at mmclean@insidetoronto.com
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CONSUMER FEATURE
Let’s Celebrate Canada Day!
Dear Neighbour:
I am inviting you to join me to celebrate Canada’s 148th birthday on July 1. York South—Weston will once again be home to two fantastic Canada Day community events, brought to you in part by the Federal Department of Canadian Heritage’s Celebrate Canada program. At Amesbury Park (1507 Lawrence Avenue West), the fun goes all day with fireworks to finish things off at 9:45 p.m. I’ll be there throughout the afternoon. Please drop by my table to say hello and enter the draw to win one of 10 Canada flags. At Weston Lions Park (2125 Lawrence Avenue West), there will be live entertainment and plenty of other attractions in the evening, with fireworks at about 10:00 p.m. I’ll be walking around the park grounds handing out small flags and pins. See you on Canada Day! Sincerely,
Mike Sullivan
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SERVICE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 905-607-4000 ®/™The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ‡Cash price of $12,995/$10,995 available on all new 2015 Elantra Sedan L Manual/Accent 5-Door L Manual models and includes price adjustments of $4,032/$4,232. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595, fees, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. ΩPrice adjustments of up to $4,032/$4,232/$7,000 available on all new 2015 Elantra Sedan L Manual/Accent 5-Door L Manual/Sonata Hybrid Limited models. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L Premium FWD with an annual finance rate of 0.99%. Weekly payments are $75. $0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $1,211. Finance offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,795, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Finance offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, and license fees. Financing example: 2015 Accent 5-Door GL Auto for $19,136 at 0% per annum equals $46 weekly for 96 months for a total obligation of $19,136. $0 down payment required. Cash price is $19,136. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance example includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Finance example excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. ◊Leasing offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2016 Elantra L Manual with an annual lease rate of 0%. Biweekly lease payment of $70 for a 24-month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $0 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $3,640. Lease offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595 levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Lease offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km. Δ$0 finance payments for up to 12 weeks offer is available on all new 2015 Hyundai models and the total amount of the 12 weekly payments is converted to an equivalent price adjustment on the price of the vehicle. This offer applies only to purchase finance offers on approved credit. Example: Weekly finance payments on a new 2015 Accent 5-Door GL Auto equal $52 for 84 months for a total price adjustment amount of $622. ♦Prices of models shown: 2015 Elantra Sport Appearance Package/Accent GLS Auto/Santa Fe Sport Limited AWD are $21,343/$21,277/$41,777. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,795, fees, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ▼Fuel consumption for new 2015 Elantra Sport Appearance Package Auto (HWY 6.3L/100KM; City 8.5L/100KM); 2015 Accent GLS (HWY 6.3L/100KM; City 8.9L/100KM); 2015 Santa Fe Sport Limited AWD (HWY 9.8L/100KM; City 12.9L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ‡†♦◊ΩΔOffers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.
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Celebrate Canada Day Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 5-10:30pm Weston Lions Park (Weston Rd. & Lawrence Ave.)
Brought to you by Councillor Frances Nunziata, the Weston Village Residents' Association and the City of Toronto, Parks, Forestry & Recreation
Free children’s activities and live entertainment, featuring DJ Dominic, Elvis, Jack Squat, the Foundation Band featuring Devon Irie, Danny B, Beatboxing Champion Scott Jackson
Special thanks to our Community Partners: • Access Alliance • HTO To Go (Toronto Water) • Humber Community Seniors' Services • Syme 55+ Centre
• York Youth Coalition • Spice Isle/Grenada Day Cultural Association • Women of Excellence Support & Relief Organization • UrbanArts
We would like to thank our sponsors: • First Avenue Properties • Sparkleen Services • Haven Developments • Mount Dennis BIA • All Canadian Self-Storage • Weston Village BIA
• B & T Food Market • Formula Homes Inc. • Ken Shaw Lexus • Michael J. Macdonald • Canadian National Exhibition
• World of Cake Decorating • Ward Funeral Homes – Weston Chapel • Captain Cone • Mount Dennis Medical Group • Humber Properties • B.G. Schickedanz London Inc.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada and the City of Toronto For more information, please contact Councillor Frances Nunziata at 416-392-4091 or email us at councillor_nunziata@toronto.ca
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transit coming to TTC stations w27Presto The TTC plans to have almost half of its subway stations outfitted with Presto card readers as early as next month. By July, green Presto readers – nicknamed “nosejobs” by the TTC for their protruding nature – will be installed in 27 stations on subway turnstiles that riders can tap on with the fillable smart-fare card to gain entry. The TTC also plans to
rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT install station fare gates that will allow for barrierfree access to the subway via a Presto tap. Presto is scheduled for complete integration on the TTC by late 2016. PAN AM ROAD SIGNS wUNVEILED
This week at Queen’s Park organizers unveiled
temporary road signs that will point the way to venues during the Pan Am/ Parapan Am Games. The blue and orange signs will make use of a unique three letter code identifying each Games venue. Five-thousand signs are to be displayed throughout the Game’s coverage area spanning across Southern Ontario. In addition to the venues, special signs indicating proper use of the temporary carpool lanes
are planned. These will reserve access at prime hours of the day during the Games to Pan Am personnel and spectators. CONCERNS for MCNICOLL BUS GARAGE wHEALTH
Opponents of the TTC’s $160-million McNicoll bus garage proposal for north Scarborough need the intervention of Ontario’s environment minister if they are to stop the project. A provincial environment assessment (EA)
for the plan was recently completed by the TTC and submitted to Glen Murray for final approval. Opponents claim the bus garage, to be built near Kennedy Road and McNicoll Avenue, will create serious health issues for Chinese seniors homes located nearby. Such concerns have already been dismissed by the Toronto Board of Health, which did an independent assessment of the project.
HUMBER LOOP PETITION RELOCATION wSEEKS An online petition seeking city funding for relocating the TTC Humber Loop transfer point south was endorsed by 376 people. Our Place Initiative (OPI) hoped to get 500 names supporting the plan which is under study by the TTC following a city council decision from March. Rahul Gupta is The Guardian’s transit reporter. His column runs every Thursday. Reach him on Twitter: @TOinTRANSIT
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Tips for seniors to keep active June is Senior’s Month and a it’s great time to remember the importance of being active, particularly for those in their advanced years. Many seniors want to become involved in activities where they can socialize and engage with others, but often don’t know how or where to go to do so. With health concerns often top of mind and not knowing where to turn to find out about senior-related programs, many seniors feel frustration about their limited access to community supports. The Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) provides seniors with healthcare within the home that they require, but also works with a variety of external community agencies to provide external help to seniors as well. For those who are willing and able to get out into the community (with
assistance, if required), there are a number of adult day programs and seniors groups that they can attend. Visit the Toronto Central Healthline for more information or call the main number for assistance. Other options for seniors who want to stay active include: 1. Keep Your Mind Working – Read a book, do a crossword puzzle, practice memory games. The more you use your mind, the stronger it will become. 2. Socialize – There are many activities that can support an active social life, especially for seniors. Day programs, regular phone calls with relatives and friends, online socializing via email or other methods are just some of the ways for the elderly to keep connected. 3. Engage in Light Exercise –
Physical activity has been proven to have positive effects for those of all ages. For seniors, who may have more difficulties exercising, something as simple as a short walk or light stationary exercise can make a world of difference to their physical and mental health. 4. Eat Healthy Foods – “You are what you eat”so make sure to fuel your body with the foods that will support greater energy and better health. Wherever possible, eat a balanced diet of fruit, vegetables and proteins to keep your body and mind on track. Toronto CCAC supports seniors in many ways and can provide referrals to a variety of day programs and activities. Visit www.healthcareathome.ca/ torontocentral, or call (416) 5069888 for more information.
NOW MORE PLASTICS WANT IN. Good news – now you can recycle more plastics. Like bread bags (non-foil), sandwich bags, fresh produce and bulk food bags, dry cleaning bags, frozen fruit and vegetable bags, newspaper/flyer bags and more. Remember to empty or rinse all bags to remove residue before they go into your Blue Bin. Still not sure what goes where? Find out at Waste Wizard at toronto.ca/recycle
Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs.
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First Avenue • www.wtowns.ca • 647 345 0973
THE PAN AM GAMES TORCH RELAY IS COMING TO TORONTO!
TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay May 30 - July 10, 2015 Celebrate and Share.
The City of Toronto is hosting five community celebrations for the Pan Am Games Torch Relay: • SATURDAY, JULY 4: Prince Edward Viaduct (Bloor Viaduct), including the lighting of the Luminous Veil, 5 to 11 p.m. • SUNDAY, JULY 5: Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (known as the CIBC Toronto Pan Am/Parapan Am Aquatics Centre and Field House during Games time), noon to 4 p.m., 875 Morningside Ave. • TUESDAY, JULY 7: Albion Arena, 5 to 9 p.m., 1501 Albion Rd. • WEDNESDAY, JULY 8: Mel Lastman Square, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5100 Yonge St. • THURSDAY, JULY 9: Nathan Phillips Square, 5 to 9 p.m., 100 Queen St. W. All community celebrations are free, accessible and family-oriented: • music and atmospheric performances • sports activities for all ages • food trucks • sponsor activations, and • the arrival of the Pan Am flame and lighting of the community cauldron
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W TOWNS IS A PRECONSTRUCTION TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENTT BY FIRST AVENUUE PROPERTIES LOCATED D IN WESTON VILLAGE. THE SALES CENTRE IS AT 2051 WESTON ROAD IN TOR RONTO (WESTON/KING). W TOWNS IS FEATTURING 3 STOREY TOWNHOMES WITH 48 UNITS. COMPLETION IS EXPECTED SUMMER OF 2016.
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MOUNT PLEASANT & LAWRENCE
Absolutely Stunning Custom-built Lawrence Park Home Featuring The Finest In Modern Finishes & Amenities Throughout!! Luxurious Open Concept Layout, Smart Home Technology, Gourmet Kitchen W/Island, Heated Floors, White Oak Hardwood, Open Staircase, Large Family Room With W/O To Deck. Master Bedroom Features Amazing Ensuite & Wraparound Deck. Finished Basement W/ Wetbar. Walk To Schools, Shops, Transit. Truly Amazing Property…Must Be Seen! $1,795,000
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Executive Stunning 4 Bedroom 2 Storey Situated on Premium 177 Ft Deep Lot, Gorgeous Curb Appeal, Stone & Interlock Driveway, Fabulous Layout, Gourmet Kitchen, Granite Countertops, Centre Island, S/S Appliances, Master Bedroom Retreat w/ Ensuite & Walk-In Closet, Gorgeous & Simply Must be Seen! $1,179,900!
AMAZING LOCATION & INVESTMENT PROPERTY!!
3 in One, 60 Yr Established Automotive Shop with 5 Bays, 16ft Ceiling, Access From Front and Back Lane, Turn Key, All Equipment & Business Included, Commercial Unit at Front (Previously Used as Auto Parts Store) Plus 2 Bedroom Apartment Above, High Demand Location Bloor/Lansdowne/Dupont, Only $950,000!
R ANOTHE SOLD COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY
Impressive Victorian 4+1 Bedroom 2 Storey in the heart of Baldwin Village, High Demand Location, 11 Ft Ceilings, Crown Mouldings, Large Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Hardwood Floor, Thousands Spent on Upgrades, Fenced Backyard, 2 Car Parking, Steps to U of T, Hospitals, AGO, Queens Park & Subway! Spectacular Opportunity! Only $999,900!
SOLD IN 1WK FOR 111% OF ASKING!!!
AMAZING 80 X 222 FT LOT
Detached Toronto Bungalow with 3+1 Bedrooms, Stunning Lot, Backing onto Ravine, Long Private Drive, Garage, Huge Shed, Large Garden, Finished Basement Ideal for In-Law Suite or Entertaining, Only $774,900
APPLEWOOD 2 STOREY
Large Renovated Detached 4 Bedroom Home On Quiet Crescent , Located On One Of The Best Streets, This Property Has It All - Amazing Curb Appeal, Spacious Living/Dining Rooms, Gourmet Kitchen, Large Bedrooms, Newly Finished Basement, Private Backyard W/Heated Inground Pool. 2-Car Garage W/ Ample Driveway Parking. Close To Schools And Amenities. Absolutely Stunning - Don’t Miss Out!! Only $889,000!
CUSTOM 2 STOREY
Gorgeous Curb Appeal, Stucco Exterior 2 Storey, Modern Open Concept Layout, Custom Kitchen Overlooking the Formal Dining Room & Spacious Living Room, Master Bedroom Retreat, 6pc Ensuite, Walk-in Closet, Finished Basement with 2 Bedroom In-Law Suite, Simply Must be Seen! Close to Amenities! Only $699,900
ROYAL YORK & EGLINTON
Stunning Euro designed 4 bdrm. Gorgeous 5 level backsplit Situated on a Quiet Court on A Premium Pie Shaped Lot, Thousands Spent on Updates and Upgrades, Separate Side Entrance, Ideal for Entertaining or In-Law Suite, Huge Family & Rec Rooms, Steps to Amenities & Transit, High Demand Neighbourhood! Only $879,900!
PELHAM PARK
Spacious 4+1 Bedroom 2 Storey Open Concept Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Huge Kitchen, Walkout to Backyard, Finished Basement with Separate Entrance Ideal for Entertaining or Possible In-Law Suite, Double Garage, Close to Transit & Amenities! $649,900!
SOUGHT AFTER RIVER OAK NEIGHBOURHOOD!!
Executive 4 bedroom, 2 storey! Thousands spent on upgrades, double door entry, large foyer, high ceilings, living room combined with conservatory, modern kitchen, formal dining room, main floor family and laundry room, walkout to custom deck and landscaped lot, double garage, fabulous opportunity, only $849,900!!
1700SQFT LUXURY WOODBRIDGE CONDO!!
Spectacular 3 bedroom Ambria Condo. Luxurious European style low rise in high demand location. Custom built and designed, upgraded and professionally decorated open concept suite. Gourmet kitchen, massive centre island, granite countertop, formal dining room, crown mouldings, 2 balconies, loaded with upgrades, 2 parking spots, simply must be seen only $649,900.
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Detached Spacious 4+2 Bedroom 2 Storey in Etobicoke, Double Door Entry, Circular Staircase, Family Size Kitchen, Pantry, Granite Countertop, W/O Deck, Main Floor Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Professionally Finished Basement, Gorgeous 2nd Kitchen, Ideal for In-Law Suite or Entertaining! Large Lot! Only $799,900!
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Investment Property with Large Addition, Steps to Lake, 2 Bdrm Apt Upstairs, 2 Bdrm on Main, Bachelor in Bsmt, Old World Charm includes High Baseboards, French Doors, Wood Trim, Large Rear Addition with W/O to Deck and Storybook Shed, 3 Separate Entrances, Updated Roof, Great Investment! Only $649,000!
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GORGEOUS ETOBICOKE SEMI
Large 9 Yr Old, 1670 Sq Ft Brick Semi with Rare Double Garage, Gourmet Kitchen with W/O to Deck, Great Den/Family Room on Main Floor, 9 Ft Ceilings on 2nd Floor, Near Centennial Park, Michael Power and Community Pool! A Rare Find! Only $599,900!
KING WEST
Stunning 2 Storey Townhome, Newer Large 2+1 Bdrm End Unit with Huge 200 Sq Ft Private Rooftop Terrace and View of CN Tower, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters and S/S Appliances, 17 Ft Ceilings in Den, Approx. 1,100 Sq Ft, Steps to Queen West and Liberty Village! Only $489,000!
ICONIC MARILYN MONROE TOWERS
Wonderfully Spacious 2 bdrm + den, Beautiful Panoramic views from the 285 Sq Ft Wrap Around Balcony. Floor to Ceiling Windows, Rich Dark Floors in Open Concept Living/Dining Room, Granite Kitchen Counters, Huge Master Bdrm with Ensuite. Luxurious Amenities. Great Location! Amazing Value!!! Only $389,900!
MONARCH CONDO
Large gorgeous one year old 1+1 bdrm unit next to Scarborough Town Center with fabulous unobstructed south view, granite counters, s/s appliances, large balcony, walk to McCowan Rapid Transit, ymca, theatres, go. Includes parking and locker! Super value! Only $299,000!
YONGE AND FINCH!
Location, Location, Location! Rarely Offered 3 Bedroom Suite At Tridel’s Luxurious ‘Meridian’! Very Nice Layout Featuring A Large Balcony W/ South View, Kitchen w/ Granite Counters, Spacious Bedrooms, Master Ensuite, New Flooring, Locker And 2 Parking Spots!! Steps To Finch Station, Schools and All Amenities. Amazing Value – Must Be Seen!! Only $569,900!
DAVENPORT VILLAGE!! Spectacular 2+1 Brdm townhouse with 1,195 sq ft +rooftop terrace. Park view, sun-filled west exposure, hardwood floors, granite countertops, parking, locker, walk out to large private rooftop with BBQ gas hook up. Only $450,000!!
4 BDRM ON HUGE LOT
Wonderful Bramalea Semi with Functional Layout and Large Kitchen, Updated Bath, Newer Laminate (2013) Newer Windows (2012) New Furnace (2013) Updated Roof, Requires Your Personal Touch but Huge Potential! One of the Largest Lots in the Area, Steps to Schools, Park, City Center. A Super Value! Only $339,000!
HEART OF RICHMOND HILL Stunning 688 SqFt 1 + Den with unobstructed views, Rare Oversized Den can be 2nd Bdrm, 2 Walkouts to Large Balcony, Granite Counters and Marble Vanities, Newer Building at Yonge/16th. World Class Amenities! Only $289,000!
GORGEOUS GEORGETOWN FAMILY HOME!!
Spacious 3 plus 1 bdrm, detached 2 storey home, 2040 Sq ft of comfort with convenient 2nd floor family room and walk-out to balcony. Potential 4th bdrm! Finished basement with extra space great for small kids room or home office plus a large rec room! Simply move in and enjoy! Only $549,900!
STUNNING EXECUTIVE TOWNHOUSE
Elegant and Spacious 2 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom in High Demand Neighbourhood. Professionally Renovated with Functionality in mind. Large Eat-In Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Quartz Counter and Ceramic Floors, Walk-out to Deck. New Roof (2014) and New Furnace/AC (2015). Just Move In and Enjoy! Only $449,900!
FULLY FURNISHED 2 BDRM CONDO
Large Newer Corner Unit Luxury Building with Rare Oversized Terrace Plus Balcony next to Scarborough Town Centre and McCowan Rapid Transit, Approx. 1,000 Sq Ft with Ideal Split Bdrm Design, Most Furniture Included, Large Living Room/ Dining Room Plus Huge Master with 4 Pc Ensuite! A Rare Find! Only $339,000!
RENOVATED SQUARE ONE CONDO!!
Stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom corner unit with great views in luxurious Tridel building. Everything new from top to bottom in 2012. Granite kitchen, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, huge open concept unit approximately 1050 sqft, large master with ensuite, a gem for only $279,900!!
ICE 2
Brand New Corner Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 753 Sq Ft on 20th Floor, Fabulous Layout, Walk out to Balcony, Parking & Locker Included, Fabulous Location Directly Connected to Maple Leaf Square, Fabulous Amenities, Amazing Value! Being Sold Under Assignment. Only $549,900!
METRO PLACE
Luxury 2 bedroom suite, thousands spent on upgrades, 9ft ceilings, open concept layout, laminate floor, walkout to balcony clear south view of city, Master Bdrm retreat with W/I closet, fabulous amenities inground pool, concierge, party room. Steps to subway, easy access to Hwy, close to all conveniences & Yorkdale mall! Simply must be seen! Only $423,000!
HEART OF THE KINGSWAY!
Fabulous Penthouse Suite At “The Essence”! Luxury Boutique Condo Living! Beautifully Appointed 1 + 1 Bedroom Suite – Approximately 800SqFt. Extra-High Ceilings, Rooftop Terrace, Kitchen W/ Granite Counters, Hardwood Floors And Walkout To Large Terrace. Close To Transit, Schools, Amenities And Million Dollar Homes! Absolutely Beautiful!!! Only $329,900!
ACROSS FROM SQUARE ONE!
Stunning 5 Year Old 1+1 “Widesuites” Condo with Rare Parking and Locker on Same Floor! Custom Fully Enclosed Den could be 2nd Bedroom, 9 Ft Ceilings, Gourmet Kitchen w/ Granite Counters & S/S Appliances, Huge Open Balcony, World Class Amenities! Close to GO Station! A Rare Find! Only $269,900!
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Wow!! Fabulous Open Concept Suite with Breathtaking Panoramic Views of The Lake & City From Every Room!! Bright & Spacious Condo Features 1,128 Sq Ft of Luxury Living, 2 Bedroom Split Layout w/ Stunning Wrap-around Terrace (Approx. 450 S/f), 9’ Ceilings, 7’ Windows Throughout, Huge Master Bedroom w/Ensuite! Steps to Lake, Parks, Trails & Transit! Truly Spectacular – Must Be Seen!!! Only $549,900!
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Brand New Luxurious Waterfront Resort Style Living, Fabulous 1+1 Bedroom Suites Loaded with Upgrades, Hardwood Floor, Built-in Appliances, Mirror Closet, Granite + Quartz Countertops, Large Balconies, Clear Gorgeous Views of Lake + Toronto Skyline, Amazing Value & Opportunity, Must Be Seen! Only $369,900 & $399,900!
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740 Sq Ft 1 Bdrm with Unobstructed East View, Close to Highway 401 & DVP, Great Layout with Sunken Living Room and W/O to Large Balcony, Includes Parking and Locker, Ensuite Laundry, Maintenance Includes Everything! Incredible Value! Only $159,900!
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TDSB elementary students to get a summary of marks Elementary students will be receiving a summary of marks after all, reversing a previous decision by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) earlier this month to only issue placement letters for the school year. “We know that it’s very important to students and parents to have access to their marks, so when it became clear that some might not receive marks for a number of months, we began looking at alternate options,” said Donna Quan,
TDSB education director, in a release last week. “By using central staff to assist and providing marks via mail, we are ensuring that all – not some – parents and students have access to marks in an equitable and timely manner.” The board previously announced that no final report cards would be sent home due to the labour action by the Elementary Teachers’ Fe d e ra t i o n o f O n t a r i o (ETFO). The union had questioned
why the board refused to issue the report cards in the first place, noting elementary teachers were not withholding final marks. Grades 1 to 8 students can expect a summary of their marks, as well as information with regards to attendance and grade placement for the upcoming school year, mailed out during the week of July 13. Kindergarten students will receive placement letters that same week for the upcoming school year.
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Paralegal helps Toronto workers FREDDIE’S NO FRILLS WALKS FOR FOR CAMP JAMOKE AND SICKLE CELL On June 13, Freddie‘s No Frills, located at 243 Alberta Ave., hosted a walk to raise funds and awareness for Camp Jamoke and Sickle Cell. The day started with a welcoming from Sharan Kerr, president of the Sickle Cell Foundation, and a prayer led by Rev. Katryn Pater of North Runnymede United Church. Fred Massai, owner of Freddie’s No Frills presented a special donation to Lisa Robinson, MD, FRCP at Sick Kids Hospital. Superintendent Unit Commander of 13 Division Scott Baptist and the Toronto Police Service were also in attendance.
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City hall reaches out to minority-led companies MIKE ADLER madler@insidetoronto.com
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oronto is edging closer to being a city where more than half of residents are foreign-born and more than half are non-white. But many first- or secondgeneration Canadians who own companies here think they are at a disadvantage getting business from city hall. “They feel there’s an unequal playing field,” said Zubair Patel, community relations director for the Toronto Network of Indian Professionals. This “long-held sentiment” among minority-led businesses covers not just municipal procurement, but hiring for city jobs, Patel said. When city hall and its contracts reflect the city, he argued, “it creates a greater sense of belonging,” but if not, “it slows down the process of integration.” Mayor John Tory is aware of the perception minorityled businesses don’t get a fair share. It’s true, but there’s nothing sinister behind it, he said. “The city just doesn’t know who these people are.” As long as minority-led companies know they’re free to bid on contracts, the mayor said, “that shouldn’t be an obstacle.” social procurement To change the playing field, city council started experimenting with a “social procurement framework” before Tory was elected last fall. The mayor said it could lead by next year to a policy ensuring one of three short-listed bids for each city contract comes from a minority-led or “diverse-led” company. “They will win or lose on their own merits after that.” The city has started posting contracts worth $10,000 to $50,000 online, and soliciting some bids for smaller projects
worth $3,000 to $10,000. It’s too early in these experiments to say if they’ve made a difference. Not enough people know about them, and the city hasn’t posted as many contracts as was hoped, said director of procurement Michael Pacholok. “I feel we need to be a little more proactive.” City hall doesn’t have a closed list of vendors, he said, but speculated many small and medium-sized companies could be daunted by large contracts or think working with government, “generally seen as very rigid,” is too difficult. Pacholok said the city wants them to know they’re free to compete, and if a company is small, sub-contracting is an option.
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The city just doesn’t know who these people are. – mayor john tory
In recent years, applying for city projects as a “diverse” company seems a sound strategy: in 2012, just seven per cent of bidders were “selfdeclared” as minority-led or controlled – which includes women, aboriginals, and gay and lesbian people – but they got $339 million in city business. In 2013, $434 million went to a self-declared five per cent. “There might be more out there that just didn’t tell us,” said Pacholok, who said his staff is planning more outreach to ethnic business groups on how to do business with the
city. “I think it comes down to using technology and using our connections,” said Tory, adding many large private firms are “doing a better job than the city on this,” and its government can learn from them. The mayor dismissed arguments adding a social procurement policy will increase the city’s costs or slow things down. free enterprise By broadening the nature and number of bidders, you can get a better price and quality, plus benefits you didn’t know about, he said. “To me, it’s a very freeenterprise way of doing it.” Courtney Betty, founder of the Diversity Business Network, said the biggest challenge for minority-led businesses “really is the lack of connections,” and providing opportunities for them will make us all wealthier. With a social procurement policy, “no one’s going to lose, but it will require courage to move this forward,” said Betty, a lawyer. “It’s the right business thing. It’s the right social thing.” He has faith Tory will make the right changes happen. “He’s a believer,” Betty said. Patel also welcomed the pilot projects in procurement, saying while the city should do more outreach, minority-led companies should do more research themselves on how to apply. A report on social procurement is expected to lead to a draft policy by the end of this year.
CITY CONTRACTS, 2013 % of contract bidders self-identified as minority-owned or controlled: 5 $ awarded to those businesses: $434 million
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mmigrant entrepreneurs often come to their new country armed with a strong work ethic and grand ideas, but without the knowledge of what’s involved in making their dreams reality. That’s where organizations geared towards helping this targeted group come into play, with programs and service referrals available to assist those hoping to launch a business in the city. L a u r i e Fl e m i n g , c o ordinator of The Learning Enrichment Foundation’s (LEF) Emerging Entrepreneur Program, said the majority of the immigrant entrepreneurs she has worked with aspire to get into the food business, replicating what they did in
their home country. “The restaurant business in Toronto is hard,” she said. “Often they don’t have the culinary skills or the financial resources. Finances is the biggest barrier they face. Lots of people think the roads are paved with gold and the government hands out money.” While there are government grants available to entrepreneurs, often they will have to take second jobs to help finance their business, Fleming said, adding a restaurant idea might turn into a catering business. LEF offers two free components to its Emerging Entrepreneur Program: a two-week course testing the viability of an idea, making
tweaks and adjustments along the way, followed by a six-week program that involves taking their research and building a business plan. The entrepreneurs come from across the globe, Fleming said, adding her program has seen large numbers of participants from Central and South America, Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. “We have one engineer whose family has a clothing business in Pakistan and his family wants to sell their goods here,” Fleming said. “There is definitely family pressure.” Participants in the Emerging Entrepreneur Program will go on trips to Toronto Reference Library to get help with research, and LEF will bring in accountants, lawyers and mentors to help budding >>>newcomers, page 15
Entrepreneurs advised to ‘never give up’ w For more information on Connect Legal and its programs www.connectlegal.ca w For more information on Skills for Change, its locations and services www.skillsforchange.org
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n 2003, when Carolina Velez immigrated to Toronto from her native Colombia she had dreams of making her mark on corporate Canada. A 21-year-old armed with a business degree from a top-tier Colombian business school, she didn’t know her lack of Canadian experience would hold her back from climbing the corporate ladder. She’d spend the next eight years toiling in reception and clerical jobs, for which she was over-qualified, at companies where she had no real chance of advancement. “I’m not sure if things have changed for professional immigrants now, but for me it was very difficult because I didn’t have the experience (Canadian companies) wanted. I thought I was going to be able to find a managerial position Carolina Velez launched a now-successful business importing exotic fruit like this pitahaya.
like all my friends from university, who started working right away with multi-nationals in Colombia,” said Velez, who studied economics and international business at Icesi University, one of Colombia’s top-tier business schools.
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Even if you’re not finding your way right away, don’t give up. Follow your dreams and your passions and everything else will follow. – carolina velez
“I thought I was going to have the same luck here in Canada, but that was far from reality, so I started thinking, if nobody’s going to hire me to be a manager, I will hire myself.” So in October 2011 the entrepreneurial seed for ColombiaExotic – Velez’s now-thriving import company dealing in exotic fruits from Colombia – was planted. Velez was struck by inspiration in the form of a spiky yellow fruit from back home. “I was assisting at a business match-making forum
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Carolina Velez visits Vista Cargo in the Pearson Airport district, where she receives her merchandise
in Toronto organized by the Government of Colombia and we were sent a basket with a bunch of fruit. When I tried the yellow pitahaya, I fell in love with it, it was fantastic,” said Velez of the fruit that would become the cornerstone of her start-up, which she describes as a “sweeter, more delicate
and refreshing” version of the dragon fruit. “I was filled with all these ideas on how to market it. I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t think about anything else. I wrote my business plan in a week.” While the business struggled in its fledgling years after
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Surranna Sandy is the executive director of Skills For Change.
>>>from page 14 entrepreneurs in their quest for success, she said. As for how the city benefits from immigrant entrepreneurs, Fleming said if their business brings in even an extra $100 a month, it means they don’t need to rely on things like food banks. Starting in 2013 as a pilot project, the Entrepreneur Connections program run by Access Employment has served about 90 people a year who are looking for ways to bring their business ideas to fruition on Canadian soil, said Irene Sihvonen, director of services and organizational development programs. “They learn about the market in Canada and develop and refine their business plan and idea,” she said. The free four-week program
touches on legal considerations when starting a business, employment standard law, Canadian workplace culture, networking and business communication, Sihvonen said, adding participants often arrive in the city without business contacts, which is critical for success.
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Some need a business plan, access to grants and funding. But they all have passion for starting a business. – Surranna Sandy
While the entrepreneurs run the gamut from arts and entertainment, education, health and medicine, 66 per cent ran a business outside of Canada and most seek help
with learning how things are done in their new country, she said. “The lack of knowledge of the Canadian market place, the legal requirements, accessing loans and funds,” said Sihvonen of the areas participants need the most assistance with, adding if immigrant entrepreneurs are successful, that means new jobs for the city and a better economy. And Entrepreneur Connections participants have been successful, with 61 businesses registered and 37 generating sales, she said. Surranna Sandy, executive director of Skills for Change, said some of the immigrant entrepreneurs who access their programs have strong business ideas, while others aren’t so certain.
“Some need a business plan, access to grants and funding,” she said. “But they all have passion for starting a business.” Most of the entrepreneurs come from South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, South America and Mexico and arrived in Canada within three to six months of reaching out to Skills for Change, she said. The biggest barrier they face is accessing financial support, she said. “They don’t have the broader networks yet, the social connections,” she said. By creating jobs and generating incomes, immigrant entrepreneurs are contributing to the city’s economy, which is a win-win situation, Sandy said.
launching in 2012 – Velez’s parents even sold their car after the banks refused to give her a loan – the one-woman start-up has expanded nationwide and, last year, saw its sales double. With Loblaws as its primary customer, ColombiaExotic now imports six varieties of fruit to the grocery giant’s stores in Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and New Brunswick. In recognition of her company’s strides, which Velez still runs almost single-handedly, she was named as one of the city’s Most Promising Immigrant Entrepreneurs in 2013 by Connect Legal, a registered charity that aims to foster entrepreneurship in the immigrant community. She was also honoured in March as one of Canadian Im m i g ra n t m a g a z i n e’s Five Immigrant Women of Inspiration in a cover story intended to motivate other newcomer women to reach for their dreams. To fledgling entrepreneurs, Velez offers one simple piece of advice. “Even if you’re not finding your way right away, don’t give up. Follow your dreams and your passions and everything else will follow.” WHAT’S YOUR
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Tory wise to avoid speed limit fight david nickle the city Community councils have since the David Miller years had the power to make decisions on stop signs and speed on local roads without need for ratification from mayor or council or anyone else. Usually, those decisions are deeply local: in Toronto and East York, councillors routinely reject one request at a time for a parking pad or a tree removal. Not this time. The reduction of speed limits will cost more than $1 million to implement, and will have a lasting impact on a vast and contained area of the city. Toronto and East York has, in making this decision, effectively treated itself as not just a community, but a municipal jurisdiction. Council could squash it all eventually – at some point, at least part of that $1.1-million bill will have
to come before the budget committee and council for its 2016 allocation. On Tuesday, however, Mayor John Tory indicated to reporters that although he disagreed with the decision, he wasn’t going to do anything to mess with it. That is a sensible retreat for a couple of reasons. First: the community council move is a good public response to the rash of cyclist deaths that have helped define the late spring in the city core. Getting into a pedantic fight over the best way to manage pedestrian safety in local councillors’ wards is a losing battle for a mayor. And second, it does Tory no good to get into a fight over safety with the 12 downtown councillors, whose constituents largely voted for him in 2014. It is a long ride to 2018, but even at this slightly reduced speed – it’s not that long.
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One might choose to look at the Toronto and East York Community Council’s move to slow traffic in the city core as a bit of a retaliation. The Monday vote came a few weeks after Toronto councillors not in the Toronto and East York Community Council area voted to rebuild the eastern part of the Gardiner Expressway in the middle of it, against the wishes of all councillor elected there. So there is something of a statement in this vote: anyone who wants to drive on one of the city core’s welltreed, compact residential streets will have to slow down now: what was 40 kilometres an hour is now 30 kilometres an hour. As retaliations go, this one’s benign. Slower speeds on residential streets will almost certainly result in fewer deaths and serious injuries from collisions between cars and pedestrians and cyclists. But it is also an historic exercise of power.
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