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At left, Avolyn Sharp of Oakwood Collegiate moves the ball past Martingrove’s Olivia Dipronio during the TDSSAA senior girls AAA championship last Friday. Led by Aiden Rainford’s 17 points, Oakwood won 74-24. Above, Courtni Martin puts up a shot for Oakwood.
Shooting near Keele and Eglinton claims life of man, 33
HCSS lasagna lunch fundraiser Nov. 26 Enjoy a lasagna lunch for $10 and help raise funds for the United Way Toronto. Humber Wed. Community Seniors’ Services will be hosting the lunch fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 1 to 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend the function that takes place at 1167 Weston Rd.
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A labour coalition of transit advocates and airport workers is urging Metrolinx to make the Union Pearson Express (UP) air rail link affordable enough for all riders when it launches next year. O u r Un i o n Pe a r s o n Coalition is planning a series of rallies and canvassing events right up until Dec. 11, when Metrolinx is expected to officially announce the fare levels for the four-stop rail service (with one stop in Weston) offering rapid trips between Terminal One of Pearson International Airport and Union Station, beginning in the spring. It’s been speculated fares will cost between $20 and $30 for a regular one-way trip traveling the full length of the line. In recent months Metrolinx officials have publicly stated there’s room for “alternative” pricing. That’s not good enough for coalition spokesperson Jessica Bell, who said last Thursday all UP fares should be fixed at the level of TTC cash fares: around $3 per trip. The coalition includes the Toronto Airport Council of Unions and the Clean Train Coalition. Other members are Social Planning Toronto and the Greater Toronto Workers Assembly. Metrolinx has thus far not committed to holding a public consultation with the Pearson airport workers about the fares. Bell said a letter requesting a public meeting was sent to Metrolinx last month, but to date there has been no official response. Metrolinx spokesperson Malon Edwards could not comment on whether there are any plans for the public transit planning agency to host a meeting with Pearson workers before Dec. 11. While reiterating no final decision has yet been made on how much UP will cost, Edwards said Metrolinx was examining a number of “key factors” in finalizing the fare structure.
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A Toronto police officer gathers evidence at the scene of a fatal shooting incident on Eglinton Avenue east of Keele Street Thursday evening.
Teen stabbed multiple times near Dufferin and St. Clair One person was taken to hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in York early Sunday. Police said the male teenage victim was stabbed mul-
tiple times in the abdomen in the Dufferin Street and St. Clair Avenue area around 1 a.m. Another person who intervened in the altercation sustained a minor shoulder injury, police said.
Police are looking for two suspects. Descriptions are not yet available. Anyone with info on this or other crimes can report them to Crime Stoppers at 416-2228477 or https://222tips.com
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Police have identified the man who was shot in the head near Keele Street and Eglinton Avenue last Thursday. Dwayne Douse, 33, was found on a sidewalk around 7 p.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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e’ve said it before, that if you’re unsatisfied with something or desire change in this city, you need to speak up about it. But better than that, the best way to effect change is to do it with a united front. There’s strength in numbers, but also strength in shared experiences and resources. This week we’ve seen great examples of that in stories we’ve covered. In Etobicoke, Glen Agar residents concerned about the intensification of development in their neighbourhood banded together and formed a new ratepayer’s association. “We must have a say in the decisions that affect our neighbourhood,” reads their mandate. “No politician or city staffer has a more vested interest in how our community is growing and shaping than each and every one of us.” On Monday evening, a group called WSIC (Why Should I Care?) based out of North York held a forum on transit and urban planning. Motivated by the desire to engage and inform, our view the group hosts public meetings like this to spur discussion and citizens why municipal Effect change show affairs matter to them. through shared In Parkdale, the Ossington BIA – the city’s newest BIA – recently experiences became official, in choosing its first board members. The BIA formed after business owners saw a need to manage the transformation of the Ossington strip and mitigate relations with residents and area developers. And in another show of productive collaboration, transit advocacy groups and the airport worker’s union rallied together in order to push for affordable fares on the upcoming Union-Pearson air rail link. In forming the Our Union Pearson Coalition, the group offers a collective point of view, backed by the voices and experience of thousands. Where groups can learn from each other, share best practices and experiences is where issues will be most effectively resolved. Discover who shares that common interest or has an investment in your area and bring everyone to the table to make the most impact. BIAs can assist resident associations. Issue-related advocacy groups may find a wealth of resources in grassroots community groups. Politicians, school board trustees, police liaison committees – there’s no shortage of people to turn to, when you’re looking to strengthen your cause. Find our stories on these collaborations at www. insidetoronto.com
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Santa Claus ready for his Sunday visit In case you missed the exciting news, Santa Claus is coming to town this Sunday. Yes, THE Santa Claus, Jolly Old St. Nick, himself. He’ll arrive at precisely 12:30 p.m. so synchronize your watches. Unless, you have a Smartwatch. It will glare at you if you try and then scornfully remind you that’s it quite capable of synchronizing itself. Santa won’t be sliding down any chimneys during his visit so you don’t have to clean the chute, leave out any milk and cookies, hang out any stockings, have Twas the night before Christmas open on the table, or rehearse any carols. It’s not that kind of trip. It’s strictly a meet and greet. A special celebration of the lovable big guy with the trademark fluffy white beard and signature red and white outfit. He’s dropping by for the annual parade in his honour, the 110th one to be exact, a tradition that began way back in 1905.
jamie wayne BUT SERIOUSLY (At this point my friend Jennifer will ask if I went to that first one and then let out an enormous “Ho, ho, ho.” After which her Smartwatch will remind her that it’s quite capable of doing that itself, too. That it gets the laughs, not her.) The inaugural Santa Claus parade was the brainchild of the Eaton family, owners of Eaton’s department store. It literally was just Santa who came to town for numero uno. There was no Mrs. Claus with him. No elves. No Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner or Blitzen. Not even Rudolph. What’s more, the first parade was said to be more leisurely walk than parade. Santa took the train all by his lonesome from the North Pole to Union Station. Eat your heart out SmartTrack – and
SmartTrack’s Smartwatch. When he arrived, Santa was greeted by a few Eaton family members who escorted him up Yonge Street to their downtown department store, while awestruck kids on either side of the street looked in amazement as the venerable bearded one strolled along. His first visit was so well-received, footmen and trumpeters were added the following year, a horsedrawn carriage in year three and by 1953 he arrived on a fully mechanized float. Fast forward to 2014 – if you’re following this in your time machine, that is. If you’re just reading it, take all the time you need get to 2014. Anyhow, as we get ready for the 110th edition, there are multiple sponsors now and Santa will be greeted by 31 floats, 21 bands, oodles of celebrity clowns, more than 3,000 volunteers, an audience of hundreds of thousands lining the 5.6-kilometre route, network
TV coverage and exposure on all the other platforms available. In addition, a fivekilometre Holly Jolly Fun Run along the same route is now part of the festivities and a Santa Cam on Santa’s float will be taking photos for posterity. When posterity is done looking at them – and posterity’s Smartwatch is done looking at them – anybody else can look at them, too. Lastly, Santa, circa 1905 was known for his lap, Santa circa 2014 will be known for his app, which you can use to track him along the route. What will it all look like in another 110 years? I’ll let you know when I write that column. For now, I’m focused on this year’s parade and I’ve got to get a move on if I want to get my usual spot on Bloor to catch all the action. 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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Excel Basics I WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: Free Learn how to create and format a spreadsheet. Karaoke WHEN: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-767-0231, www. facebook.com/mountdennislegion, legionbr31@yahoo.com Weekly barbecue starts at 6 p.m. Karaoke begins at 8:30 p.m. Cash bar. All 19 and older are welcome.
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Internet Safety for Seniors WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: Free Learn how to stay safe online. Topics include being aware of online hoaxes, preventing identity theft and keeping personal information secure when shopping online.Call to register.
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WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. CONTACT: www.facebook.com/ mountdennislegion, ladiesauxiliarybr.31@outlook.com COST: Free Sale features baked goods, a tea room and more than 20 vendors with hand-crafted items, new merchandise and old treasure. Email for vendor information.
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Adult Skating WHEN: 9 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Weston Recreation Arena, 2125 Lawrence Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-241-0502 COST: Free Adults are invited to come out every Tuesday morning for pleasure skating. Must have your own skates. There will be music. Meet new friends and get some exercise. Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting us at www.yorkguardian.com. Read weeks of listings from your York neighbourhoods as well as events from across Toronto. WHERE: Humber River Regional Hospital - Church Site, 200 Church St. CONTACT: Patricia Sawchuk, 416-245-9738, pitypatches@aol.com COST: Free The Volunteer Association’s annual Christmas sale with baked goods, crafts, jewelry and white elephant tables in support of the Humber River Hospital. Casino Rama Day Trip WHEN: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-7670231, www.facebook.com/mountdennislegion, legionbr31@yahoo.com COST: $5 Purchase your ticket in advance. All 19 and older are welcome.
St. Clair West Services for Seniors AGM and Open House WHEN: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Clair West Services for Seniors, 2562 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-787-2114, www.servicesforseniors.ca, lised@servicesforseniors.ca COST: Free
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Excel Basics II WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: Free Learn how to create tables and continue to learn new functions and formatting features. Call to register.
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Fairbank United Church Rummage Sale WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Fairbank United Church, 2746 Dufferin St. CONTACT: gmcintosh@rogers.com COST: Free Hosted by York Mount Dennis Lions Club and Fairbank United Church. Hippo Craft Fair WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Hippo School, 729 St. Clair Ave. W. CONTACT: Abbie Blais, 416-3561374 COST: Free Local artisans and small businesses will display a wide range of gifts. Hot home-made lunch and coffee will be available as well as baked goods. There will be games for children, and a raffle for gourmet baskets.
legionbr31@yahoo.com COST: $30 Dinner and a show featuring tribute artists Doug Varty and Dave Lafame performing as Rod Stewart and Tom Jones. Tickets must be purchased by Nov. 15. All 19 and older are welcome.
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Midtown Toastmasters WHEN: 6:45 p.m. WHERE: St. Matthew’s United Church - Oakwood Room, 729 St. Clair Ave. W. CONTACT: Angie Oliveira, http://1610. toastmastersclubs.org/, vppr-1610@ toastmastersclubs.org COST: Free We are a group of people who meet twice each month to support each other as we work towards improving our communication and leadership skills. While we are all serious about becoming better speakers, we are also serious about having fun. To learn more, visit our club as a guest. We meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
Pub Night Tribute Show WHEN: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-767-0231,
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Want to learn about various city-building initiatives taking place in the Toronto region while enjoying an alcoholic Tuesday beverage or two? You’ll get your chance at a networking event taking place later this month. The first City Builders Soiree takes place at Spirits Bar & Grill, located near Church and Bloor streets, Tuesday, Nov. 25. The event, co-hosted by the networking organization
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Rats may be on the move around Union Station. A pest control company issued a press release this week stating, “the demolition and construction of several underground structures at Union Station has displaced a large rat colony, forcing its migration to new areas of the downtown.” However, TTC and Metrolinx spokespeople told the media they have not received reports of increased activity of rats.
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elena Kirk knows what she’s going to ask Santa for this year, even though she’s pretty confident she won’t get it. “I want to get my ears pierced, but my mom said I have to be 12,” said the 9-year-old, who was decked out in a crystal princess costume inside Santa’s Secret Workshop last week. Helena, along with several other costumed children, celebrity clowns, St. Nick and his wife, was on hand to launch the Christmas season with details for this year’s Santa Claus Parade at the Weston Road and Wilson Avenuearea workshop. The 110th Santa Claus Parade, to be held Sunday, Nov. 16 at 12:30 p.m., will feature 31 floats, hundreds of costumed participants and 21 live bands.
Like last year, the 6.2-kilometre parade will get going at Christie Pits on Bloor Street, east of Ossington Avenue, and head east to Avenue Road. It will then turn south before continuing east on Wellington Street before ending at St. Lawrence Market at Front and Jarvis streets. Helena used to watch the Santa Claus Parade on television and Sunday in person, and became involved this year through The Hospital for Sick Children, where she is a patient and an mbassador. The East York resident, who will be part of Swarovski’s Swan Lake float, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age three and a half and celebrated five years of living cancer-free this past April 1. Peter Beresford, presi-
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dent of the Santa Claus Parade, said they partnered with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) over the summer. Along with bringing in new sponsors, MLSE is also arranging the second annual Holly Jolly Fun Run, starting at noon Sunday and following the same route as the parade. All proceeds from the run will support the Santa Claus Parade, and will end with a celebration at Ford Fan Zone at Maple Leaf Square. The run will be limited to 2,000 participants. Former Toronto Maple Leaf Wendel Clark, who works as a community representative for the Toronto Maple Leafs, will start off the Holly Jolly Fun Run. “I would watch the parade as a kid in Saskatchewan,” said the former Leafs captain, who attended the parade launch. “I think it’s great.
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It’s one of those things that’s been around forever.” New this year, the Lady Leafs will be selling noses at the Toronto Maple Leaf game tomorrow night, and the Lady Raptors will do the same thing the following night at the Toronto Raptors game, and on parade day at Union Station. Money raised will support the Air Cadets Squadron #180. Red noses will cost $2 each or three for $5. Like in past years, Santa’s float will be equipped with a Santa Cam to capture the crowd as parade-goers watch Santa make his way through the streets. Snapshots will be posted on the Santa Claus Parade website and available for print about three days after the parade.
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With ‘critical’ months ahead, Pennachetti to delay retirement City’s top bureaucrat convinced by John Tory to delay retirement MIKE ADLER madler@insidetoronto.com Joe Pennachetti’s retirement party is off for now. Toronto’s retiring city manager says mayor-elect John Tory – along with the
needs of a new council during what Pennachetti described as some critical months ahead – convinced him to stay on for a while. Tory, a new mayor taking office on Dec. 2, said every day the chief bureaucrat
remains will be a benefit for the city. “We have a strong, trusted leader here,” Tory said last Thursday with Pennachetti at his side in the City Hall rotunda. Pennachetti, much praised for his work during the “long four years” of Rob Ford’s administration, had been determined to leave after last month’s election.
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His party had been We have a strong, planned for Nov. 27. But both Tory and countrusted leader here. cillors talked to him about staying longer, he said, and – Mayor-elect John Tory the new council faces several on Joe Pennachetti months with “heavy intergovernmental focus.” stay until a new city budget Pennachetti has said the main threats to the city’s is passed next April. “It’s critical to keep the financial health are the province’s cancelled 50-50 experienced hands on the commitment to fund TTC wheel during a time of tranoperations, and the prosition,” said John Filion, a vincial and federal governNorth York councillor. ment’s lack of investment in “We’re all glad,” added Toronto’s social housing. Ra y m o n d C h o, f ro m The first four or five Scarborough. months of the new council From an office in one term are a chance of the building’s to reinvigorate towers, Tory conBe a part of the discussions with tinues to receive discussion. Visit o t h e r g ove r n briefings and meet this story on our ments aimed at website and share councillors with getting the city your thoughts in an eye to approvwhat it needs, he ing committee the comments suggested. appointments for section. the term. Returning His even-handed councillors insidetoronto.com standing near the approach so far is a announcement refreshing change praised both Tory’s move from the one Rob Ford’s team and Pennachetti’s decision to took during his transition to
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power in 2010, said Shelley Carroll, another council veteran from North York “The watchword here is inclusiveness,” said Carroll, who said fellow councillors have been impressed. “We’re all being calm and Zen about the next little while.” Former mayor David Miller was “pretty exclusionary” as he prepared to take power, and Ford “had his own style,” but Tory seems to be “reaching out to both sides of the aisle in a way that hasn’t happened in some time,” said Denzil Minnan-Wong. “He has an openness about him right now,” the North York councillor added, suggesting it’s a style the public wants after four years of Ford. Minnan-Wong summed it up as “co-operative and conciliatory.” Pennachetti also said he noticed a difference in the transition at City Hall. “The mayor-elect this time around is much more involved in
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Tory must speak firmly to feds on transit
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david nickle the city wish to be seen following the Toronto Transit Commission’s union leadership, who made the call earlier Monday as it released a report indicating the poverty of our transit system and the need for federal and provincial investment. But the theory advanced by failed candidate Doug Ford – that Tory’s relationships are as much a constraint as they are an advantage – is another explanation. Tory’s candidacy was endorsed by sitting politicians of both Liberal and Conservative persuasion. Taking a firm stance in the context of an election involving the careers of those politicians, after they’d been so kind... well, it’s just bad manners. Hopefully Tory’s reticence to bring up awkward truths with old friends, particularly in concert with natural opponents like the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113, is a temporary thing. Because it is
going to take some hard talk to engage the current federal government on municipal issues to any degree. Left to his own devices, Prime Minister Stephen Harper is more likely to fight the coming election on tax policy and the country’s military adventure against ISIS. Municipal matters are outside of the federal government’s wheelhouse as a rule, and they’ll stay that way unless municipalities make noise. That noise need not be confrontational. Former mayor David Miller negotiated significant improvements in financing and governance with both former premier Dalton McGuinty and former prime minister Paul Martin. Miller was polite but not silent. Tory needs to find his own voice, speaking firmly about Toronto’s unmet needs, and assigning responsibility for the fulfillment of those needs correctly, with the governments who have the greatest capacity to raise and disperse funds.
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of trained security staff. Contemporary Security Canada (CSC), the organization in charge of providing that staff, is well on its way to hiring the 5,000 screeners, security guards and security
supervisors it will need to ensure those competing in and attending the games remain safe. Those staff members will work at 61 venues throughout the GTA during the Toronto
2015 Games. With some 2,000 people already hired, many of whom are going through complimentary training to obtain the necessary security guard certification, CSC is on track
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York salutes those who serve >>>from page 1 the freedom that we have here.” Fellow Grade 12 student and student council vice-president Hanna Rillera agreed. “It’s really an honour to celebrate Remembrance Day here,” said Rillera, noting her grandfather served in the war. Dignitaries who attended the ceremony included councillors Frances Nunziata and Frank Di Giorgio, MPPs Laura Albanese, Mike Colle and Mario Sergio, and MP Mike Sullivan. In her address during
the Remembrance Day service, Nunziata thanked the men and women who sacrificed their lives so all Canadians can live free. missions of peace “And we salute those who continue to serve Canada today,” said Nunziata, noting many young men and women today also deserve thanks for the service in places like Afghanistan, Kuwait and around the world in ongoing peace-keeping missions. The ceremony continued outside next door at
the York Civic Centre where wreaths were dedicated at the Cenotaph. Dave Watkins laid a wreath on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion, Mount Dennis Branch 31. He noted his father, uncles and grandfather all fought in the war. “I joined the Legion in memory of them,” Watkins said. “I’m proud to be Canadian and glad to be here to show my thanks.”
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