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Josie Fama, left, and her father Rocco Fama are joined by students from Winona Public School and McMurrich Junior Public School Thursday as they celebrate the elder Fama’s retirement after running his business for nearly 30 years. Read the story on page 3.

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Jolly Old Saint Nick will be making his annual appearance at the Weston Santa Claus Parade on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. More than 50 parade entries will also be walking along the route including community floats, clowns and local bands. “For the first time in a long time, we have both the York Sunday Lions Steelband and the Weston Silver Band,” said Marion O’Sullivan of the Weston Village Business Improvement Area (BIA). The Weston Village BIAsponsored parade begins at Weston Road and Church Street and proceeds south along Weston to Sidney Belsey Crescent. Metrolinx will also be hosting a morning full of activities starting at 10 a.m. with face painting, slapshot hockey and crafts for the whole family to enjoy as >>>FOOD, page 5

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browsing at the barns Clockwise from left: St. John’s Bakery offers its wares for sale during the Farmers’ Market held Saturday at Artscape Wychwood Barns; Leslie Peck shops for flowers at the weekly market; Meagan Quan, left, and mother Lisa pick up some baked goods from Delish Kitch’s Laurie Southall; Shoppers and vendors fill the Barns’ market square.

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Students bid farewell to retiring shopkeeper Rocco Fama CLARK KIM ckim@insidetoronto.com Hundreds of students from Winona Drive Senior and McMurrich Junior public schools chanted “Rocky” while the school band played the theme song of Rocky – all in appreciation for 90-yearold Rocco Fama. For nearly 30 years, Fama and his wife Doreen ran their

pizza and convenience store directly across the street from the two schools near Winona Drive and St. Clair Avenue. But he was much more than just a local store owner as evidenced by the students, teachers and community members who came out to celebrate his retirement party last Thursday. “We would go there every day,” said Quinn Augustus,

a Grade 8 student at Winona Public School, adding that’s where they would buy their snacks like brownies and honey buns. His friends Aman Mohammed, Cliff Granshaw a n d Ce l e s t e Fi g u e r o a Guerrero all agreed. “He also made us sandwiches, too,” Cliff said. And when they didn’t have enough cash on any given

day, Celeste said that Fama would just allow them to pay back later. While they’ll miss all the treats, the students said they’ll miss “Rocky” even more. “It’s sad because he was a very kind man,” Aman said. Principal Joe Leibovitch recalled being invited to Fama’s house for a cup of espresso when he first came

to Winona Drive a couple of years ago. “He told us that Winona and McMurrich were great schools,” said Leibovitch, noting he was also watching out for the kids. “He would help keep the community safe.” Fama, a man of a few words, wiped away tears during the ceremony and simply said he’d miss all the

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students “very much.” But it was time to close up shop, especially having to run the business the past eight years without Doreen, who died in 2006. Fama’s daughter, Josie, echoed his sentiments about how they felt about the neighbourhood they’ve served for decades. “It’s c o m m u n i t y. It’s family,” she said.

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t’s been 16 years since six municipalities were formed into the City of Toronto. And yet, more than a decade and a half after amalgamation, Toronto is still dealing with numerous policy discrepancies, bylaw inconsistencies and service disparities in its various neighbourhoods. Rules governing anything from snow removal to mechanical leaf collection to rooming house bylaws can be markedly different depending on what area of the city you live in. It’s completely understandable why York SouthWeston Councillor Frances Nunziata wants to approach the budget committee to explore extending mechanical leaf collection to all parts of the city – including her ward. Currently, the service is only available in certain pockets of Etobicoke, Scarborough and a small part of York. How is it fair that residences mere blocks away in the same city can our view receive disproportionate levels service? Time to tidy up of It’s reasonable to expect there to be a transition period from discrepancies, such a complicated process as disparities the megacity amalgamation was. But now, in 2014, we’re into the sixth term of Toronto council in its current format. It’s past time to tidy this up. In the coming term, Toronto’s new council must make a sincere effort to build more consistent policy throughout the city – one that reflects a more unified entity that is Toronto. Councillors must understand there will be differences between putting forth their priorities from their constituents and looking at those priorities through a city-wide lens. Governing a city with the size, complexity and diversity of Toronto is a challenging task. But a city that has more consistency in its policies can take pride in a more equitable distribution of services and still respect the unique characteristics of its 140 neighbourhoods. Providing equal access to the benefits that come with being a resident of this city does nothing to change those valuable characteristics. The effects of amalgamation were felt strongly when it happened in 1998. The effects of amalgamation are still a hurdle today in this city. They will continue to be a hurdle as long as we fail to view Toronto as one unified entity. A more unified Toronto is a stronger Toronto. The sooner the city unshackles itself from a hodgepodge of policies the sooner it will be prepared to deal with present challenges.

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To really savour winter, just add ice I’ve got a bold, red circle around Saturday, Nov. 22 on my desk calendar. I want to make sure others are aware of the special day, too, so I’m carrying it around with me this week to show to everybody I meet. That’s the calendar I’m referring to, only. For those I bump into who have their hearts set on seeing my desk as well, sorry. I tried it once. Attempting to squeeze through those turnstiles with a little backpack or carry-on bag is tough enough. With furniture? Fuggedaboutit. (As an aside, being confident you know how to spell “fuggedaboutit”? Fuggedaboutit.) But I digress, back to the premise. The day in question is the beginning of the outdoor skating/shinny season in my neighbourhood at Cedarvale Air, aka Cedarvale, aka Rink B, aka That Outdoor Rink At The Bottom of Cedarvale

jamie wayne BUT SERIOUSLY Ravine Just Down The Hill From The Tennis Courts For Those In The Area That Didn’t Know It Had A Name Let Alone A Whole Bunch Of aka’s. It’s also the opening of eight other municipal rinks in the city. Alas, there isn’t room enough in this space for their names, let alone their aka’s. The popular Natrel Rink at Harbourfront Centre on Queens Quay West is already in use and the remaining rinks in the city will be good to go by the end of the month. The early start is music to these ears. I had to pinch myself last year when I found that the rinks would open by the end of the first week of December. That was a vast improvement over previous years. The bump up of another two weeks this

year? Fuggedaboutit. (As another aside, using “fuggedaboutit” this many times in one column, and in one about outdoor rinks of all things? Fuggedaboutit.) Having the rinks up and running this soon reminds me of when I was a kid. We had outdoor ice at all the elementary and high schools by the third week of November. The fact that the ice surface was of the natural variety back then and the ice on the outdoor rinks we’ll be on Saturday will be fortified by compressors underneath won’t lessen my appreciation of the experience. I’ll take a skate down memory lane anyway I can get it. But what I really like about this extension of the outdoor ice season by the municipal powers-that-be is their understanding of the important role that winter activities play within the fabric the city, activities that have sadly been declining due to climate

change. They couldn’t flip a switch and change global warming to global cooling to make things the way the were, so they did the only thing they could do under the circumstances: they flipped a switch that turns on a compressor that allows us to turn back the clock for a little while at least. Pretty cool thinking if you ask me. So, before I step out on the ice Saturday I’m going to make a point of tipping my hat to those who made this happen. Well, maybe not. Given that the forecast says it’ll be a little chilly that day, it’ll most likely be my tuque. Unless, I’m playing shinny, of course. In which case, it won’t be either. I’ll definitely be tipping my helmet. 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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Re-elected in Ward 11 (York South Weston) last month, Frances Nunziata says she’s hoping to resume her other role, as speaker on Toronto Council, once the new council is sworn in next month. “Well, I’ve been around for a long time and I would like to be speaker again,” Nunziata said. “That’s one thing I want

and I believe in the past four years I have done a good job considering what we have been through...all the challenges and different council meetings, the outbursts at council. I’ve been able to control it and we’ve been able to move the agenda forward.” Nunziata made the comments as the new city council waits for word from mayorelect John Tory’s transition team as to what role they might have in the new admin-

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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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Christmas Bazaar 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 treasures. 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.

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Winter Preparedness WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Evelyn Gregory Library, 120 Trowell Ave. CONTACT: James Murchison, 416394-1057, jmurchison@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Join Susie Cho from Toronto Hydro’s Home Assistance Program in this workshop on power outages, energy conservation and winter emergency preparedness. Learn about the free Home Assistance Program and how to lower your energy bills. Call 416-394-1006 to register. 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. 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.

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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 Group meets to support each other as we work towards improving our communication and leadership skills. To

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Adult Skating WHEN: 9 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Weston Recreation Arena, 2125 Lawrence Ave. W. CONTACT: 416241-0502 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. Law Commission of Ontario Focus Group WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: York West Active Living Centre, 1901

Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-2454395 COST: Free YWALC is hosting a Law Commission of Ontario focus group on simplified procedures for small estates in Ontario. Call to register. To learn more, call 416-650-8406 or visit www.lco-cdo.org Publish Your Story Online with Wattpad WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416394-1000 COST: Free Wattpad is a free online social platform that allows you to share your fiction, non-fiction and poetry. In this session we create an account, learn how to upload a story, add/create a book cover, and learn about your copyright choices. An email account is required. Facebook may be required. Call to register.

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Building Connections: Understanding Canada Together WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: North York Women’s Centre, 2446 Dufferin St. CONTACT: Fabiola, 416-781-0479, fabiola@ nywc.org COST: Free Immigrants in Canada may find hard to understand and navigate the Canadian Systems. It does not matter if you have been here for 30

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Resources for Small Businesses Part I WHEN: 10 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416394-1000 COST: Free Use library databases to find business plan templates, company lists and industry data. Library card required. Call to register.

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Christmas Gifts and Crafts Fair WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416767-0231, www.facebook.com/ mountdennislegion, legionbr31@yahoo.com Sale features silent auction and 45 vendors with new and handcrafted items.

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Santa Claus dances to some rock n’ roll during the CP Holiday Train’s stop in Lambton Yard in 2012.

pate year after year.” The Holiday Train’s ultimate goal is to raise food and awareness. Its attendance at each stop varies because it travels through small towns and big cities. The train is so popular that some days it makes as many as eight stops.

“We’re trying to reach as many people as possible,” Woodrow said. “The amount of support we have is spectacular.” The Holiday Train is all about communities coming together over the Christmas season and helping each

other out with donations to local charities, said E. Hunter Harrison, CP CEO, in a statement. See the holiday train in front of the Lambton Yard, 750 Runnymede Rd., Saturday, Nov. 29 at 8:15 p.m. Visit www.cpr. ca/en/community/holiday-train

“Human error” and gaps in financial reporting are being blamed by Toronto’s Catholic school board for an almost $9-million budget deficit this year, instead of a previously projected surplus of nearly $300,000. Last Thursday, the Toronto Catholic District School Board announced the final financial statement for the 2013-2014 fiscal year ending Aug. 31 will show an in-year deficit of $8.9-million – a significant change from the $292,000 in-year surplus approved by the board of trustees in June 2013. “Board staff has taken full responsibility for these accounting errors,” director of education Angela Gauthier said in a statement released Thursday. “This was not the result of improper conduct or fraud on the part of anyone at the school board.”

The situation, the media release states, is not related to any action or decision made by board trustees in their role as governors, but is due to a combination of “inaccurate calculations made through human error during budget preparations by board staff, and gaps in financial reporting.” The deficit position – discovered by the board’s finance team while preparing financial statements for the board’s November Audit Committee meeting – was reported to the board of trustees Nov. 5. TCDSB staff is working with Ministry of Education officials to formulate a recovery action plan to return the board to a positive fiscal position and has accepted the government’s offer to provide the assistance of a financial consultant.

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Credit Unions: A Breath Of Fresh Air In The Canadian Financial Environment In the early 1990s, the deregulation of the Canadian banking system enabled big banks to become even bigger through mergers and acquisitions. Trust company professional Fausto Gaudio was disheartened by this trend, which he felt minimized the more personal aspects of local banking. In response, he assembled a team that set out to found the Italian Canadian Savings & Credit Union Ltd. (IC Savings), which over its first 14 years grew to serve more than 12,000 clients across the Greater Toronto Area from six branches, with a seventh underway. This phenomenal success is a tribute to credit unions everywhere – so much so, that IC Savings was selected as one of six to be profiled in a global case study with the Filene Research Institute. Of particular interest, IC Savings’ growth was not the

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result of mergers or acquisitions, and the firm is extremely efficient. “Bigger isn’t always better,” Mr. Gaudio says.“Small- and mid-size firms can turn around decisions quickly to apply smart approaches to methodologies and remain client focused. For example, rather than use automated adjudication for loans, we look at each family’s story and attach merit accordingly. This is one of many things that differentiate us.”

Among the popular services at IC Savings is Perfetto., a combined savings/chequing account that offers a 1.75% daily interest savings rate, a very competitive monthly fee for unlimited transactions, and for those who qualify, a flexible line of credit. Busy customers appreciate this streamlined option, and many find that Perfetto. is the only account they need. (ICSavings.ca)

Our new combined savings/chequing account offers this great savings rate, unlimited transactions and a line of credit.

Now that’s perfect banking. www.icsavings.ca/perfetto

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Honest Ed’s partners with Bad Boy Grand opening of new superstore set for Thursday, November 20th

Two true Toronto originals are set to pair up in an Annex location already well-known to the city’s bargain hunters. Lastman’s Bad Boy Superstore is set to move into a portion of Honest Ed’s left vacant with the departure of music store Sonic Boom Records. According to Bad Boy CEO Blayne Lastman, the partnership between his company and the Mirvish family-owned Honest Ed’s was a natural fit. “(Honest Ed’s) approached me because the Mirvishes thought it was a great idea,” Lastman said.“I loved the idea as soon as I heard it. We met to discuss it the next day and had (an agreement) the day after.” The 14,000 square foot location will feature furniture, appliances, electronics and mattresses. The new location

will cater to the residents living around the franchise’s latest location. “We’ll have some urban Bad Boy in there – some condo and apartment-sized furniture,” he said.“It’s our first time in the downtown core.” He noted, however, that the store would also feature goods designed to appeal to homeowners, pointing out that while many downtown residents are keen on spacesaving furniture, others want larger pieces to fill homes. “It’s a great area, the Annex,” he said. “The average household income is over $100,000 and the average house is worth more than $1 million.” The chain was founded by Mel Lastman, who built it up before entering into municipal politics. Blayne Lastman took

over the reins in the 1990s and has expanded the franchise across the GTA and beyond. The Honest Ed’s site will be Bay Boy’s 11th location, though its stay at Bathurst and Bloor comes with a time limit. The Honest Ed’s store was sold last year to developer Westbank Properties and it is expected to shut its door for good perhaps as soon as the end of 2016. “We believe it may take a little while longer for (Westbank) to start work on whatever they’re going to build there, so hopefully we can be there a little longer,” Lastman said. The store will host a grand opening sale at its new location, 782 Bathurst Street, starting at 6 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, with more than $50,000 in giveaways.

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