The York Guardian, November 10, 2016

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Santa Claus rides his sleigh into Toronto for 112th year

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Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be riding through downtown Toronto on Sunday, Nov. 20 and they’re excited to spread a bit of holiday cheer.

Approximately one million spectators will see the parade live this year.

Now in its 112th year, the Santa Claus Parade will start at 12:30 p.m. from Bloor and Christie streets, head east along Bloor, turn south onto University Avenue, then east on Front Street, ending at St. Lawrence Market. It’s a 6.5 km route.

The 2016 iteration of the parade offers up plenty of new or improved things to watch for.

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This year’s 5 km run starts half an hour before the parade.

“There are literally a million people cheering you on in the race,” said Mike Bartlett, executive director of MLSE Foundation, at a media preview day for the parade at Santa’s Secret Workshop near Weston Road in northwest Toronto Thursday, Nov. 3. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) is a partner in this year’s >>>MAPLE, page 10

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Fo r f o u r t h - g e n e ra t i o n Torontonian John Catto, Remembrance Day is a time to

remember the sacrifices many made for our freedom.

It’s also time of great pride for the 54-year Toronto resident, who has a long and decorated family history of military ser-

vice.

Catto recently sat down with Metroland Media Toronto to share stories of his family’s 120 years of military service.

“I grew up with a tradition

of military service,” said Catto, whose paternal grandfather, Charles, as well as his greatuncle, Percy Taylor, served with the 48th Highlanders in Toronto >>>FATHER’S, page 3

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But not everyone condones Expert Mortgage’s easy lending criteria. A local real estate agent with 25 years of experience, who has asked to remain anonymous, says, “When this market turns down, it’s going to get ugly! It’s utter financial suicide for Expert Mortgage to be giving money away so easily to clients without the ability to make payments. I’d be surprised if they’re still in business five years from now.”

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Father’s mission flying Handley Page aircraft a source of pride for Catto >>>from page 1 dating all the way back to the late 1890s.

Charles Catto, who died in a canoeing accident in 1912 before he could serve in the First World War, joined the service around 1896 and was a major.

Four of Charles Catto’s five sons also entered the service. Charlie served with the army reserve, while Wilson was a captain with the 48th Highlanders. Kenneth was a corporal with the Signal Corps. John (Catto’s father) joined the Royal Naval Air Service in 1918.

“He was a young daredevil seeking adventure,” Catto said during a recent interview. “He qualified as a pilot and eventually piloted the largest night bomber the air service ever had.”

A great source of pride for Catto’s father, who flew a massive double engine Handley Page aircraft, was a successful night bombing mission that began on Nov. 4, 1918.

During this attack, the Allied Forces dropped 15, 112-pound bombs on Metz, France.

“The Germans gave up the next week,” Catto said. “I think it was a big lark although they must have been terrified out of their skulls.”

John Catto Sr., who returned home to Toronto in the summer of 1919 and studied engineering at the School of Practical Science, went on to serve in the Canadian Air Force until it was disbanded in 1924. He then transferred over to the Corps of Guides until it too was disbanded.

In 1928, Catto joined the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals and was deployed overseas for a second time serving in the Second World War from June 1940 until the fall of 1945.

“After he went overseas, we didn’t see him until September 1945,” recalled Catto. “For six years of my childhood, dad was overseas but we had lots of letters.”

Catto’s father served in France, Belgium, and Holland. He was 46 years old when he returned home from the Second World War and retired as a Member of the British Empire.

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Above: Remembrance Day is a special time of the year for Toronto’s John Catto, who was a member of the Canadian Officer Training Corps as well as a long-time reservist. Several of Catto’s relatives, including his father and grandfather also served in the military. On front: John Catto with a portrait of his grandfather Charles who served with the 48th Highlanders in Toronto during the First World War.

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After he went overseas, we didn’t see him until September 1945...

For six years of my childhood, dad was overseas but we had lots of letters.

– John Catto

Around the time his father returned home from war, Catto was starting high school. In 1953, while attending University of Toronto Schools (UTS), he decided to join the Canadian Officers Training Corps where he was allocated to the Signal Reserve Corps.

Over the next 13 years of service, Catto climbed the ranks becoming a lieutenant colonel and commanding the Toronto Reserve Signals.

In 1968, he retired from the Reserve but a decade later was invited back to serve as a staff officer at the District Headquarters

at the Moss Park Armoury. In 1981, Catto was invited to move up to the area headquarters at Canadian Forces Base Toronto at Downsview where he was promoted to full colonel serving as the senior advisor to the Commander of Communication Command and Chief Reserves. He officially ended his service in 1987.

In 1993, Catto was invited back for a second time to serve as the honourary lieutenant colonel for the Signal Regiment. Three years later, he was elevated to the rank of honourary colonel, a role he held until 2003.

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“It was a privilege. I really enjoyed it,” said Catto, who for the last seven or so years has been invited to attend the Remembrance Day ceremony at UTS. “The Signal Corps was a big part of my life. I’m proud of the achievement.”

Catto, who grew up in the York Mills area, has a number of boxes of old photographs and memorabilia from his father and grandfather’s military service safely stored in his home’s basement. Some of the photos are in excellent condition despite being more than 100 years old.

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t’s possible, even likely, that at some point next year, Ontarians will be able to search store shelves for ‘purple haze’, ‘blue dream’ and ‘kosher kush’ marijuana alongside their VQA merlots, sauvignon blancs and moscatos.

Work is well underway to lay the foundation for marijuana legalization in this country, with legislation expected in the spring.

Pot advocates have long argued legalization could give our economy a lift. A new report suggests that lift could surpass anyone’s wildest prophecy.

A study produced by the Deloitte firm – titled Recreational Marijuana: Insights and Opportunities – suggests a legal marijuana industry in Canada could be worth an incredible $22.6 billion – more than the sales of wine, spirits and beer comour view bined.

Deloitte’s research values The business the recreational retail market for weed at between $5 billion of pot could and $8.7 billion annually.

Tack on between $12.7 bilinject billions lion and $22.6 billion for the into Ontario ancillary market (growers, specialty product makers, testing labs and security) and you have what Deloitte calls “a bold new landscape” for businesses and governments.

But that’s not all.

Pot tourism, business taxes, licensing fees and paraphernalia could drive these astronomical projections even higher – high enough to stagger even the most jaded corporate CEO, or perhaps sway those still on the fence over whether or not legal pot is a good idea.

“There hasn’t been anything like this – and granted it wasn’t legislated – but you think of the dot-com … flurry,” Mark Whitmore, vice-chair of Deloitte, told the Toronto Star.

It’s no wonder that some ambitious medical pot entrepreneurs have tried to stake their claims by opening dispensaries long before a bill has been presented to MPs. Legal pot represents an extraordinary opportunity to jump-start our economy, which has been idling for far too long.

Who would have thought that the jolt we needed would emanate from a leafy green herb bearing an unmistakable sweet scent and a sketchy past?

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Toronto budget deliberations kick off with trash talk

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o doubt about it, the big budget fight lies ahead at city

hall.

But for now, the usually unsexy rate-supported budgets – water, solid waste, and the Toronto Parking Authority – are shaping up to be a pretty good opening act for what is sure to be a fraught debate over the operating and capital budgets for Toronto.

The rate budgets were launched a week ago at a Friday morning meeting of Toronto’s budget committee. It was a good-news, bad-news affair.

The good news is that the regular hefty increase to the water rate will be lower in 2017: five per cent, compared to the usual eight to nine per cent.

Those increases had been paying for the upgrading of Toronto’s crumbling underground water infrastructure, and staff feel that Toronto is nearly square.

So toilet flushing will

david nickle the city cost more, but not as much of an increase as last year.

The cost of trash-tossing, however, is a different matter. Staff there are recommending bigger increases than in the past on the garbage bin fees, as well as a host of new ones.

To be honest, the bin fee increases aren’t that big.

The overall increase in the cost is 3.9 per cent, compared to 1.5 per cent each year over the past eight years. The biggest increase, on the extra-large bin as it happens, is $24.34 a year.

The smallest increase is probably the most irksome: $12.73. When the program was introduced and for several years afterward, the city maintained no charge on the wee bins, as a way to reward homeowners who are good at recycling and keeping garbage to a minimum.

And that leads to the really irksome parts of the proposed budget; a host of additional fees, some of which will create more of a disincentive to divert.

Now homeowners who want to try a smaller bin, and recycle more, will be hit with a $25 fee for the bin exchange. The yellowbag system of garbage collection for commercial districts will go up by $1.61 a bag, creating an incentive for businesses to drop the city service and go with a private hauler that won’t necessarily be as concerned about recycling and other diversion.

And there’ll be an $8 per household flat fee for collecting oversized items.

The increases are to pay, in part, for replacement of city-owned garbage trucks – trucks that may, in fact, prove unnecessary if council decides to contract out more or perhaps all of the city’s garbage collection, as it already has in the west end of the city.

Budget chief Gary Crawford indicated Friday that all this fee-charging business won’t make it to council should he have anything to do with it.

“We need to keep the city affordable,” he said outside the meeting.

Presumably that will mean keeping these double-digit increases in check. And doing so shouldn’t be that difficult, given that those digits are loonies and not percentiles.

The next struggle - with Toronto’s mammoth operating and capital budgets - is going to be a much harder fight.

But it is likely to be the same story: staff bringing forward unpalatable options to cut services and hike fees, budget chiefs dropping gauntlets - and councillors, finally, doing their best to sort it out.

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Peacock will direct editorial strategy for the Toronto newsroom, which is responsible for the city’s nine community newspapers and its website, insidetoronto.com.

“We’re fortunate to have a journalist of Grace’s calibre leading our Toronto news team,” Metroland Media vice-president Dana Robbins, Metroland Central region group publisher, said in a statement.

“She’s a passionate, innovative journalist who cares about the communities we serve. I know our readers will be well served by her leadership.”

Peacock had been a managing editor with Metroland Media Toronto for the past eight years.

Her promotion comes three weeks after return-

ing from maternity leave.

Peacock has two boys at home; a four-year-old and a one-year-old.

“Our strength is our connection to our communities, and that will continue,” Peacock said in a statement.

“There’s much opportunity for that to happen through innovative, exciting new ways.

Online, or on mobile devices, our newsroom can keep you informed of local news, issues and all of Toronto’s events any time, anywhere.

“We’ve got a great team in Toronto with much in store, and I can’t wait to get started.”

Earlier this year, the Ontario Community Newspaper Association named Peacock Editor of the Year 2016.

The nonprofit industry association represents more than 300 member newspapers throughout Ontario.

Peacock was project leader

on a Metroland-wide series on seniors and dementia in 2015, which investigated what was being done to prepare for the increase in cases predicted by health professionals. The series profiled people living with dementia, and provided an informative overview of the situation online and in print.

A self-professed history and genealogy buff, Peacock also headed up the Toronto Time Capsule online - an ongoing collection of history articles and columns at insidetoronto. com/history exploring the city’s colourful past.

Peacock worked as a reporter in Caledon, and in the Middle East in Amman, Jordan early in her journalism career.

She holds a Masters in journalism from the University of Western Ontario, and a BA in communications and political science from Wilfrid Laurier University.

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Singing English WHEN: 3:30 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000, COST: Free Interested in learning English?

This family program is a 30-minute sing-a-long which is proven to help young and old improve their English.

All ages.

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Dancing for People with Parkinson 55+ WHEN: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd. CONTACT: Danna McBride, 416-245-4395, Ext.223, danna@ywalc.ca COST: $3 per class Dancing with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological ailments offers specialized dance classes that empower people with the disease to explore movement and music in ways that are stimulating and creative.

Choir Practice 59+ WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: St. Matthew’s Bracondale House, 707 St Clair Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-6562669, smbh.ca COST: Free Come raise your voice and sing your heart out as part of our fun, relaxed seniors’ choir. Hymns, musical soundtracks, and classic pop songs make

up our repertoire. Call or visit us to find out more.

and music. Drop-in, no registration required.

Planning Your Retirement WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Evelyn Gregory Library, 120 Trowell Ave. CONTACT: Richard, 416-394-1006, COST: Free Why do I need to plan? How much do I need to save? What are the advantages of tax deferral/savings opportunities? As part of our Ask An Expert Series, a Chartered Professional Accountant will answer these questions and more.

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Artscape Weston Hub community update WHEN: 6 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: UrbanArts, 19 John St. CONTACT: weston@artscape.ca COST: Free Artscape hosts an information session to share news on how plans for the Weston’s new community cultural hub are progressing.

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After-School Club WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Evelyn Gregory Library, 120 Trowell Ave. CONTACT: Valeriya, 416-394-1006, COST: Free After school, every Tuesday, for fun at Evelyn Gregory Library. Show off your skills at the weekly Lego challenges. Or just chill out with some board games, chess, colouring

Mount Dennis Community Association AGM WHEN: 6:15 p.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. CONTACT: Mount Dennis Community Association, mailings@mountdennis.ca COST: Free Keynote speaker Rosemarie Powell, executive director of Toronto Community Benefits Network who will address “Next Steps for Making Green Work In Mount Dennis.” Info tables/meet and greet; City Hall update, Queens Park update, free refreshments, MDCA reports and elections; and more.

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Adult Colouring Club WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Evelyn Gregory Library, 120 Trowell Ave. CONTACT: Valeriya, 416-394-1006 COST: Free Colouring can reduce stress, improve focus, and strengthen fine motor skills. All materials provided. Dropin. Every other week.

Yarn Lovers Wanted WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: Arlene, quanah1@ gmail.com COST: Free

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Family Time WHEN: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. WHERE: Evelyn Gregory Library, 120 Trowell Ave. CONTACT: Richard, 416-3941006, COST: Free Stories, songs and rhymes for children 0-5 and their caregivers.

Karaoke WHEN: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd CONTACT: 416-767-0231, legionbr31@yahoo.com COST: Barbecue available reasonable prices Weekly Friday barbecue. Karaoke with DJ Peter DeBruin. Cash bar available.

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Christmas Bazaar WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd CONTACT: Karen, ladiesauxiliarybr.31@outlook.com The Ladies Auxiliary of Mount Dennis Legion hosts its annual Christmas Bazaar featuring: baked goods,a snack bar and 30 vendors, new and old treasures. Interested vendors please email.

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WHERE: Fairbank United Church, 2746 Dufferin St. CONTACT: Gail McIntosh, gmcintosh@rogers.com COST: Free York Mount Dennis Lions Club and Fairbank United Church annual rummage sale. Jewelry, dishes, linens, home decor, Christmas decorations, gifts, toys, books, CDs/DVDs.

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HUGE INVESTMENT PROPERTY! Legal 4 Unit Downtown Investment Property with Additional Basement Rental Potential. Large Lot with 7 Car Parking, Four W/O’s to Balconies. 7 Bdrm + Bsmt. $88k Net Income Potential (6% Cap)! Incredible Opportunity!

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Stunning 3+2 Bdrm home with over $250K in Upgrades in Coveted Area, Steps to Kortright Conservation + Humber river Trails, 4,000 Sq Ft of living space, Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen with Quartz Island, Large Master with 5pc Ensuite, Huge Entertainer’s Rec Room, Landscaped Grounds, 2 Car Garage, 9 Ft Ceilings.

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Maple Leafs, Raptors floats to snake the parade route on Nov. 20 >>>from page 1 parade.

There are prizes available for participating. Registration closes Nov. 15. To register, visit www.thehollyjollyfunrun.com

CENTURY OF MAPLE LEAFS The Toronto Maple Leafs are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year and will be parading at this year’s event. MLSE also has a Toronto Raptors and Toronto FC float.

The Leafs float celebrates some glory days from the team’s storied past and features Johnny Bower who won four Stanley Cups with the Maple Leafs, stopping a shot from Carlton The Bear, with a backdrop of Maple Leaf Gardens.

MOTHER GOOSE FLOAT

Mother Goose is perhaps the oldest member of the parade, except for Santa himself, having appeared in the event every year since the 1930s. This year, Mother Goose will be flying over a nightsky and moving side to side in her float. She’s one of 25 floats this year and will be joined by 21 marching bands.

“Believe it or not, Santa had to sneak in and knock on the backdoor so I could see the new float and I am most impressed,” Santa Claus said at the media event.

RED NOSE RAFFLE

Air Cadets will be selling red noses at a pre-parade festival Nov. 18 and on parade day Nov. 20 at Union Station.

While the red nose is fun to wear, purchasing it also helps keep the parade going year after year. Red

noses cost $2 or three for $5. The parade is a nonprofit operation that gets help from 3,000 volunteers. It also takes a full 12 months to build the floats at the secret workshop.

For more information, visit www. thesantaclausparade.com

SANTA CLAUS FLOAT “We have built a brand new Santa Claus float this year,” said parade general manager Alf Iannarelli at the media preview event. “It is the biggest, longest float that we’ve ever built.”

The float is 42 feet long and features the different temperate zones of Canada including Christmas trees, arctic zones, animals, and, of course, Santa himself.

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Above, Santa and Mrs. Claus make their entrance and get a big response from parade participant Stephanie Chirume (right).

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Markham/ Kingston Rd. via Hill Packed sale for the Estate of Cindy Nicholas - Antiques, collectibles, furn. misc. household, kit/gdn, needs, clothing, books, jewellery Details at www.TheGreatEstateSale.com

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ANTIQUES WANTED

Cash Paid For Silver plate • sterling • coins • gold • jewellery • watches, etc.

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Lost & Found

Cash for Older:

Coins, jewelry, Amber, lvory, Military, Watches, Toys, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Cups & Saucers, Silver, Gold, Records, Old Postcards/Photos, Guitars, Old Pens, Lighters & Old Advertising etc.

25 years experience

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & SPAGHETTI DINNER

Sat., Nov. 12th ~ 9:30am-2:30pm HOLY ANGELS CHURCH HALL 61 Jutland Road (Islington 3 blocks N. of Queensway) Christmas Wreaths & Trees, Jewelry, Knitting, Books, Home Baking, Vintage Items & Much More.

Notices (Public)

Notices (Public)

LOST: CAT - has been found, Siamese. “Prince”.

Bridlewood area. We would like to thank everyone for your assistance in returning Prince home to his family.

Notices (Public)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

All claims against the Estate of Frederick Eric Butler, late of the City of Toronto, Ontario, who died on July 15, 2016, must be filed with the Undersigned on or before 30th November 2016. Thereafter the Estate Trustee will distribute the assets having regard only to the claims then filed.

Mortgages/Loans

Mortgages/Loans

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Bank turn downs, Tax or Mortgage Arrears, Self Employed, Bad Credit, Bankruptcy.

We are creative mortgage specialists!

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$25,000...............$105.40/mth $55,000...............$237.11/mth $100,000............$474.21/mth $200,000............$948.42/mth

Dated at the City of Toronto, Ontario, this 4th day of November 2016.

Trustee of the Estate of Frederick Eric Butler by her solicitor Subramanyam Narasimhan, Barrister & Solicitor, 2942 Finch Ave East, Suite 118, Toronto, ON M1W2T4.

Telephone and Fax: 416 496 7828

LARGER AMOUNTS AND COMMERCIAL FUNDS AVAILABLE Decrease monthly payments up to 75%!!

Applications to Provincial Parliament - Private Bills

Ontario-Wide Financial

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on behalf of Jeffrey Mason and Janice Mason that an application will be made to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario for an Act to revive 830442 Ontario Limited in order to deal with certain property that was held in the corporation’s name at the time of the dissolution.

The application will be considered by the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Any person who has an interest in the application and who wishes to make submissions, for or against the application, to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills should notify, in writing, the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Building, Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, M7A lA2.

Dated this 20th day of October, 2016.

S. Steve Popoff, Solicitor for 830442 Ontario Limited

Based on 3% APR. OAC

(888) 307-7799 (FSCO Licence #12456)

www.ontario-widefinancial.com ~ Let us HELP, ask for Lee ~

Home Renovations

Home Renovations

CEILINGS REPAIRED Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint.

We fix them all! www.mrstucco.ca • 416-2428863

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Classifieds

Articles for Sale (Misc.)

Articles Wanted

Articles Wanted

Home Renovations

Home Renovations

HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR

GLASS REPLACEMENT

GOLD, SILVER, JEWELERY, COINSSTAMPS, CURRENCY & MILITARIAOPEN MON-FRI ...10 am - 5 pmDROP BY FOR A ‘FREE APPRAISAL’

Repair and Service for Windows and Doors.

Quality Work 20 Years Experience Call Tom 647-531-7570

Central Stamp & Coin

5324 Dundas St West (Between Kipling & Hwy 427)

416-755-9349

Your Local Store...actually PAYS YOU MORE!!

Pet Supplies/ Boarding/Service HANDYMAN, FALL Cleanups, Eavestrough cleaning, shrubs and gardens winter ready, debris clean-up, Any Small Job. Reasonable Rates. Call Dave 416-255-0369

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

$100-$10,000

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

$150 - $6000 Cash on the Spot4 Scrap CarsFree tow in 2 hrs.

647-403-8542

Cash 4 Cars

Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 647-642-6187

Waste Removal

Home Renovations

JUNK REMOVAL AND DEMOLITION

HOME RENOVATION. Plumbing repair, bathtub, vanity, faucet, toilet installation, tile/hardwood and laminate installation, drywall repair, framing and installation, painting, Senior discount.

Call Best Reno: 416-997-4749

Furniture, appliances and construction waste.

Professional service and fully insured.

Free estimates.

Frank @ Central 416-991-9967

Waste Removal

PETER’S DEPENDABLE JUNK REMOVAL

diversions

From home or business, including furniture/ appliances, construction waste. Quick & careful!

416-677-3818 Rock Bottom Rates!

Flooring & Carpeting

Flooring & Carpeting

HARDWOOD FLOOR CRAFTSMAN

Everything relating to wood floors and stairs. Serving Etobicoke since 1981.

“Integrity before profit” Call Manuel 416-727-1900 Masonry & Concrete

All Masonry Work. Insured & Licensed

For free estimates call Roman

416-684-4324

www.fadomconstructioninc.com

Flooring & Carpeting

Medical & Dental Services

DENTURE CLINIC

Free consultation.

Payment plans available.

416-245-7474 denturesdirect.ca

Masonry & Concrete

Brick ~ Blocks ~ Stonework Chimney’s ~ Tuck pointing Porches ~ Flagstone Window Sills

Flooring & Carpeting

HARDWOOD FLOOR SANDING. Specializing in stain/ refinishing.

Call for Free Estimate! Reasonable rates.

Paul 416-564-8410

NESO FLOORING Carpet installation starting from $1.19/ sq.ft. Hardwood, laminate at low prices. 27 yrs experience.

Free Estimates. Best Price!

647-400-8198

Domestic Help Wanted SHOVELLING SNOW for seniors. Morning preferably. 25 feet long. $30.

416-239-4568

Domestic Help Available CLEANING SERVICE, home, office or apartment. Also after construction. Call Mila 647-781-0810.

Appliance Repairs/ Appliance Repairs/ Installation Installation ALL CITI APPLIANCES. Appliances repaired professionally.

35 years experience.

Fridges, coolers, washers, dryers, stoves.

Central Air Conditioning and Heating.

(416) 281-3030

Professional Repairs

OF ALL BRANDS OF: Refrigeration, Stoves, Dishwashers, Washer, Dryers, Air Conditioning & Heating.

Free Estimates. Warranty.

Credit cards accepted. Seniors discount.

416-616-0388

Handy Person

Handy Person

A RELIABLE HANDYMAN Cabinetry, Plumbing, Electrical, Countertops, Painting, General Repairs.

Honest, Reliable.

Great Rates. 20 yrs. Exp.

Classifieds

Lifenews.ca

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm Toll Free Phone 1-800-263-6480 • Toll Free Fax 1-866-299-1499 Email classifieds@metroland.com For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613

McDONALD, Murray Passed away peacefully at Lanark Heights Long Term Care, Kitchener on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the age of 91 years. Murray resided in Kitchener and was formerly of Etobicoke. Loving husband of the late Dorothy McDonald (nee MacCormick). Beloved father of Richard and wife Martha McDonald of RR# 2 Milverton, and Bruce McDonald and partner Jane of Sidney, British Columbia. Lovingly remembered by granddaughter Michelle and grandson Sean and several nieces and nephews. Murray was predeceased by brothers John and Bruce and sister Mary Fleming.

Murray volunteered with the Kiwanis club of Islington for many years. A graveside service took place at Sanctuary Park Cemetery on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 2 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences and memorial tribute information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

You paid how much!?

Rick 416-707-4693

YOUR Weekly Crossword

Sudoku (challenging)

How to do it: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3 by 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.

last week’s answers

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