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The body of Sara Rosen travels to the grave site on the back of a 1939 fire truck after the funeral service at Benjamin’s Park Memorial Chapel Monday morning. The Toronto firefighter died last week in a mountain biking accident at the Kelso Conservation Area in Milton.

TAMARA SHEPHARD [email protected]

A sea of hundreds of Toronto firefighters wearing their dress black and white gloves stood solemnly with family and friends Monday, May 16 morning to pay final respects to their fallen colleague Sara Rosen, whom one remembered

as “genuine, selfless, smiling and full of life.”

Mourners packed Benjamin Park Memorial Chapel on Steeles Avenue West near Keele Street in North York for Rosen’s 90-minute funeral.

Jackie Gaistman, Rosen’s partner, called her “my com-pass.”

“Sara is the fiercest, most

genuine, brutally honest, inspi-rational, joyful, free-spirited, soulful, generous, strong, deter-mined, feisty, loyal, courageous person I’ve ever met,” Gaistman said, calling her his wife. “Sara loved her parents and her brother Mark with every ounce of her heart. Mark is living testa-ment to Sara’s love, generosity, caring and courage. She was,

and still is, such a hero.”Twelve years ago, Rosen

donated her kidney to her brother, Mark. Since then, the siblings would celebrate an additional “birthday” every year marking the date of the transplant, said Rosen’s father, Allan.

Rosen, 38, was a 15-year

CYNTHIA REASON [email protected]

While York residents will have to wait a few more months for the long-anticipated opening of their new $30-million com-munity centre, west-end coun-cillors put an end this week to speculation over what the two-decades-in-the-making facility will be called.

Etobicoke York Community Council voted unanimously last week in favor of ‘York Recreation Centre’ as the name of the 6,500-square-metre facil-ity still under development at 115 Black Creek Dr.

After years of being plagued by construction delays, the centre is finally slated to open its doors to the public in September, said York South-Weston Councillor Frances Nunziata.

“I know this recreation centre is technically in Councillor (Frank) Di Giorgio’s ward, but you know what? I’ve been work-ing on this centre for over 20

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Toronto paramedic Pascal Turmel had delivered five babies while on the job.

His sixth delivery was extra spe-cial: his own daughter. And it took place at the side of the road.

Pascal’s wife Lisa began having contractions the evening of May 1.

“Up until about 9 o’clock, they were still a good 10 minutes apart, and then all of a sudden it started accelerating,” Pascal said.

The couple then left their Weston home and made their way to North York General Hospital.

But while on Hwy. 401, Lisa told Pascal, “We’ve got to pull over.”

Pascal stopped at Avenue Road, called 911 and hopped in the back of his minivan.

“At that point the head was crown-ing. You could see the head during contractions,” Pascal said. “My fear was just if there’s a complication. It’s one thing to be at work where you have all the equipment. ... We’re

trained, but without equipment you can’t do a lot.”

Once an ambulance pulled up, Pascal was more relaxed, and a few pushes later, the baby was born.

“It was pretty special. The pride level was quite high,” Pascal said.

Baby Madelaine made her entrance at 10:11 p.m., weighing in at seven pounds, 14 ounces and surrounded by flashing emergency lights.

“We took our time to wait for the cord to stop pulsing ... and then clamped the cord, cut the cord and moved our way into the ambulance,” Pascal said.

“I brought the baby into the ambulance all wrapped up and the crew helped my wife onto the

stretcher and into the back of the ambulance.”

Despite the unusual circum-stances, Lisa noted she had a very positive birthing experience, all in all.

“And it was private. It was just me and my husband right to the end, until the last two pushes.”

Pascal had planned to experi-ence the birth as a father, not a paramedic.

“It happened so quickly, I really didn’t have a choice,” he said of putting his skills into action.

How does Pascal feel about deliv-ering his own baby?

“Well, my wife did the work. I just assisted,” he said.

Paramedic supervisor Supt. Brent Goodwin and paramedic Phil Degrace and his two new recruit paramedics Jessica Tat and Steve Weiler also assisted once Madelaine was born.

“We’d like to thank the medics who joined us and gave us a hand,” Lisa said.

Toronto paramedic delivers his own child on the side of the road

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Lisa Turmel, left, her daughters Madelaine and Elodie and husband Pascal get together for a portrait. On May 1 Pascal, a Toronto paramedic, was taking his wife to North York General Hospital when he had to pull over and deliver baby Madelaine at the side of the road.

It was pretty special. The pride level was quite high.

– Pascal Turmel,Toronto paramedic and proud father“

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RAHUL GUPTA [email protected]

It’s another busy construction season for Toronto.

That means even more road closures, traffic tie-ups and headaches for commut-ers and residents.

But while infrastructure work may seem on the sur-face to have been hastily organized, planning begins several years in advance, requiring coordination not just between city agencies, but by private owners of utili-ties as well.

“We plan several years ahead so that everyone’s needs are being met,” said Jeff Climans, the city’s director of major capital infrastructure coordination. “Major projects can be planned many years in advance and often need to be.”

Climans and his staff of 19 work on revolving five-year planning windows, coordi-nating the city’s construction plans with Toronto Water, the TTC and various private and public agencies which may also need to engage in infra-structure repairs so that “if a road is being torn up, it’s only torn up once”.

The department is cur-rently determining 2021’s planning needs, moving on to 2022 once this year is through. In fact, chances are great any major city works proj-ect requiring months of clo-sures, from replacing ancient sewer watermains to road

rebuilding and re-surfacing, had years of planning and coordination behind the scenes.

It wasn’t always the case; the department for infra-structure coordination has only been around for six years. Climans admits the past approach was more reac-tive, limited to the sharing of project spreadsheets. But with better technology, it’s now possible to map out a project and automatically determine if there’s a red flag or any con-flicts with another project,

even if no communication about the work has yet taken place.

That allows the depart-ment then to attempt to soften the edges of a plan, and ensure everyone is on the same page before the work is scheduled to start, Climans said. Sometimes that means providing greater incentives, or in rarer cases, withholding private construction permits so city work can proceed.

“There is a good deal of negotiation that takes place, and one of the interesting

challenges that comes about is the fact each organization has had to realize their pro-grams have to give way to something else,” he said. “We have to ensure organizations don’t plan in isolation”.

This year, he said the city has come to the realization there’s an “upper limit” to how many closures residents can suffer in a year, leading to a deferral of some work so that more essential projects can be done. Last year for example, several city projects were deferred until after the Pan

Am/Parapan Am Games.On Gerrard Street, at the

intersection of Church Street, sub-contracted work crews are busy replacing 135-year-old watermains and sewer pipes from Yonge Street to Sherbourne Street. Later on in the summer, road recon-struction will commence on the same stretch of Gerrard, including a complete re-surfacing of the street and surrounding sidewalks, new lane markings including bike lanes, trees and better light-ing.

City spokesperson Michael D’Andrea said the work on Gerrard alone has involved consultations with Toronto Water, the transportation ser-vices department, the local BIA and Ryerson University. The work is being done, he said, when a majority of Ryerson’s student population isn’t on campus, meaning less disruption.

“We integrated the needs of all our clients to one single project ultimately to reduce and minimize any conflicts and disruptions to the com-munity,” said D’Andrea, direc-tor of the city’s engineering and construction services.

In order to get the word out to the public, detailed con-struction signs are posted at every site, he said. The signs were revamped to clearly indicate the nature of work taking place, the duration and other important details.

“They’re descriptive, writ-ten in plain-speak and with a large font,” D’Andrea said. “It gives people information which was currently lack-ing.”

In addition, the blue and white signs also display a numerical code, indicating who to contact in case of concern or complaint.

“When you contact 311 and give them the code, it goes directly to the manager of this project,” he said. “I don’t think there’s any other municipality out there which gives you that kind of level of detail.”

MAPPING IT OUTDrivers may not realize, but planning starts years in advance of road closures, traffic tie-ups

Above, a revamped city road sign provides details of a road work affect-ing the intersection of Dundas and Bay streets on May 12. The new signs are part of the city’s effort to better inform the public about ongoing construction projects. Left, Workers cut sewer pipe on a worksite at the intersection of Gerrard and Church streets. The work involves replacing 100-year-old underground sewer watermains and is scheduled to con-tinue until the fall. Right, lane closures and shared space is the reality at Gerrard and Church where a major road work project is taking place for the next several months.

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Think safety first this Victoria Day weekend

A long weekend is just about here, and many of us will hit the road for this Victoria Day holiday.

No matter when you go – be it in the city or on a longer road trip to a cottage or to pitch a tent – your main focus should be arriving at your destination alive.

The excitement of having a few days off from the everyday sometimes causes people to throw common sense out the window (along with some litter – don’t do that by the way). While you and other drivers snake through slow traffic, you can expect the Ontario Provincial Police to be keeping a close eye on how you drive.

Last year, a total of 27 motor-cyclists and four passengers died, with 17 of those motorcycle driv-ers reported as driving properly at the time of the crash, the OPP reports.

While speed and loss of control also played a role in the deaths, the OPP is cautioning both

motorcyclists and other drivers to do a better job of sharing the road.

These weekends away from our routine don’t have to be reckless. Speeding, careless lane changes and unnecessary risk taking can cause more than a rush – it can end your life or someone else’s. If you follow the rules of the road, and the person driving next to you does the same, along with the vehicle ahead of you and the other trailing a safe distance behind, there’s no reason this shouldn’t be a holiday to remember – for all the right reasons.

And if you want to celebrate the birthday of the late Queen Victoria with fireworks – be safe about it.

The Canada Safety Council believes it’s best to enjoy fireworks at a show put on by professionals such as the City of Toronto set for Monday night at Ashbridges Bay Park.

But if you’re going to be your own pyrotechnic pro-tege, follow these tips:

• Read the instructions, cautions and warnings on each firework item.

• Set up outdoors in a clear, open space. Light fireworks on a hard, flat and level surface to ensure stability.

• Spectators should be at a safe distance.• Only adults (18 years or over) should handle the

fireworks.• If you are impaired, do not handle fireworks.For more safety tips, visit www.canadasafetycoun-

cil.org

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Share the road and be firework safe If recent history has taught us

nothing else, let us remem-ber this: that left to their own devices, Toronto’s political leadership is about as good with a budget as a pack of 12 year olds with their parents’ credit cards.

It had always been so, at least within the lifespan of amalgamated Toronto.

In 1997, Mel Lastman was elected the city’s first mayor on a promise of a three-year property tax freeze – delivered at the same time as the city was reconstituting itself into the largest municipality in the country at the behest, but without the support of the provincial government.

Lastman’s first term set a tone that subsequent councils have maintained: namely, that marginal property tax increases are the most injurious thing a government might inflict upon homeowners – about an equivalent evil to reduc-ing services upon which those homeowners had come to rely and limiting promises of improved ser-

vice to come.And so over the years,

council has approved proj-ects, maintained services and kept property tax increases slim to none.

This week, Toronto’s city manager Peter Wallace brought out another in what is developing into a series of despatches, delineating what to many has been obvious for years. Toronto has been able to maintain the fiction of a growing city and a low property tax environment thanks to factors that are either entirely beyond its control (a booming real estate market that pours in revenue through the municipal land transfer tax) or measures of which council should frankly be ashamed (approving capital projects for future years with no means of financing). At some point, very soon, the boom’s going

to end and the projects will have to be built.

Wallace first pointed this out to councillors in the fall shortly after he took the job. That early report gave Mayor John Tory a small amount of political cover, to propose that the city maintain a 0.5 per cent levy on the property tax bill currently in place to help finance the Scarborough subway, to finance more transit infrastructure.

This report, coming to next week’s Executive Committee, provides an imperative for more of the same: a debate on what other ways we might find, to support ourselves in the style to which we’ve become accustomed. To whit: revenue tools.

These conversations haven’t gone well in the past. In the last term of Council, politicians balked at supporting any revenue tools, even as they voted to go forward on subway expansion in Scarborough. Former mayor David Miller was able to get a couple

of major revenue tools through council, but the battle over the land transfer tax and vehicle registration tax nearly broke council.

Will it be any different now? It’s not encouraging. Toronto council this term has shown just as little appetite for long-term financial planning as ever. Under the leadership of Tory, council approved a billion-dollar rebuild of the Gardiner Expressway’s elevated lanes, against expert advice.

The Scarborough subway, absent all but one stop, remains on the books. And this week, Tory made it clear himself that one thing he won’t support is any significant increase to Toronto’s bargain-base-ment property tax rates.

There’s no doubt about it: the arrested 12 year olds on Toronto council have a lot of growing up to do.

Council needs to step up to make Toronto sustainabledavid nickle

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CYNTHIA REASON [email protected]

Public outrage will not be enough to solve the recent murder of a pregnant woman in Jamestown, nor to stem the increasing tides of gun violence on our city streets, according to Toronto’s top cop.

“Many people over the last few days have said that ‘something must be done.’ That is not enough,” Toronto police Chief Mark Saunders said during a media briefing at police headquarters on Tuesday – less than two days after the shooting death of 35-year-old expectant mother Candice Rochelle Bobb.

“We must translate that gen-uine anger and concern into tangible action that increases the ability of our city to beat those who commit to cause violence.”

Bobb was one of four occu-pants of a vehicle returning from a men’s league basket-

ball game in the city’s east end Sunday, May 15, when they were shot at by a still-unknown person or persons in the Jamestown Crescent and John Garland Boulevard area of north Etobicoke shortly before 11 p.m.

Five months pregnant, Bobb was struck in the chest and rushed to a nearby hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries – but not before under-going an emergency caesarian section to deliver her baby, who remains in stable condi-tion after being transferred to a trauma centre.

Bobb’s murder not only marks Toronto’s 29th homicide of 2016, but perhaps the one of the city’s most shocking, Saunders said.

“The tragedy of a pregnant woman shot to death, while medical staff are fighting to save the life of her unborn child, has reminded us of the threats we face,” he said.

“We have seen this year

in Toronto very significant increases in homicide and other gun-related crimes.”

While still maintaining that Toronto is still the safest urban city in North America, Saunders noted the city’s homicide tally of 29 for 2016 so far is a marked increase from this time last year, when Toronto had just 15 murders

in the books. He also noted police have

seized 250 firearms to date in 2016 – more than 100 of them handguns.

What police need to help them solve some of those murders and to assist them in removing more of those guns from the streets, Saunders said, is cooperation from residents

in areas where gun violence is most prevalent.

“There are people out there that have information. They have information right now and, for whatever reason, they’re not giving that infor-mation – either because they’re too afraid or they’re supporting the people that are carrying firearms out there...” he said.

Saunders’ press conference on Tuesday afternoon came on the heels of the release earlier in the day of an open letter from the Toronto Police Association (TPA) expressing concern that “the safest city in North America has a gun violence problem.”

“While politicians and some community groups are focused on reducing the cost of policing, there has been a significant increase in violent crime,” wrote TPA President Mike McCormack, who rep-resents 8,000 uniform and civilian members of the police force in Toronto.

“Compared to a year ago, shootings have increased 61 per cent. Shooting deaths have increased 217 per cent. And typically gun violence only gets worse in the summer.”

Warning of the “growing disconnect” between the police and the community, the TPA letter – entitled Shouldn’t Public Safety be a Public Matter? – states that its association members are 100 per cent committed to building mutual trust and respect with the communities they serve and protect.

While Saunders said he read the letter and “didn’t think much of it”, he agreed that more resources need to be put into the communities where firearms are most prevalent.

Public outrage alone at the murder of a pregnant woman in Etobicoke will be enough to stop criminals

Residents need to step up to end gun violence: police chief

Courtesy/YOUTUBEToronto police Chief Mark Saunders takes questions from reporters during a press conference at Toronto Police Headquarters on Tuesday in response to the recent spate of gun violence in the city.

Anyone with information about Bobb’s murder is asked to contact the Toronto police

homicide squad at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477. To read the TPA letter, visit www.tpa.ca/news-article-2/

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years since I was mayor of York – and in my opinion it should be named the Nunziata Recreation Centre,” she joked, before ultimately putting forth a motion to name the facility the York Recreation Centre.

Nunziata explained that while she and city staff had at one point hoped to engage local school children in a contest to help name the rec centre, the unexpected delays in its con-struction prevented that initiative from ever getting underway.

“It’s really been a very difficult process. It’s taken longer to build this centre than it would to build a couple of towers,” she said, attrib-uting some of those delays to the

transfer of the development lands’ ownership from the province to the city.

“It is just unbelievable the delays we’ve had. This was supposed to open two years ago...then we were supposed to open a few months ago, then we were told we’d open in June, now we’re opening in September.”

The long wait, however, will be worth it.

Once open, the centre is set to feature a double gymnasium, a running/walking track, a six-lane 25-metre indoor training pool, an indoor leisure pool, two multi-pur-pose rooms, and weight, aerobic and dance rooms.

Toronto police said they had an “overwhelming response” to a Cram A Cruiser event held in Weston on Saturday.

Local residents were invited to help fill a police cruiser from 12 Division with food donations for local food banks and agencies at the event which was held on Saturday at the Real Canadian Superstore at Crossroads Plaza at Weston Road and Hwy. 401.

The event was run by the Auxiliary police officers of 12 Division with the support of the Community Response Unit officers.

Organizers said a van full of food donations, with an estimated value of about $1,500, was dropped off to the Weston King Neighbourhood Centre on Saturday.

The event also collected toilet-ries and other basic necessities for first responders and their families dealing with the forest fires in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Those items will be delivered with the help of the Toronto Police Operations Centre.

Organizers said the support Real Canadian Superstore, which adver-tised the event and also put specific

needed items up on sale, helped make the food drive a success.

Police at 12 Division are con-tinuing to collect toiletries and other needed supplies for the first responders and their families in Fort McMurray. Most needed items are gift cards, shampoo, soap, tooth-

brushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hand sanitzer, baby wipes, wash-cloths and diapers. Donations, which need to be travel size, can be dropped off at the 12 Division station, 200 Trethewey Dr.

For more info, call the station at 416-808-1200.

Councillor Nunziata says wait for community centre was ‘difficult’>>>from page 1

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The future York Recreation Centre is set to open in September.

Police cruiser gets crammed in WestonEvent supports Weston King Neighbourhood Centre, Fort McMurray first responders

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Toronto Auxiliary police Const. Gerard Chalasinski, left, Toronto police Const. Shane Beaudoin, and Auxilliary Staff Sgt. Joyce Kwok take part in the Cram-A-Cruiser event on Saturday at the Real Canadian Superstore on Weston Road.

Toronto firefighter, who worked out of Station 443 on Islington Avenue in central Etobicoke. She had planned to take a year’s sabbatical from her job this September to attend law school on a full scholarship.

Rosen died last Thursday in a mountain biking accident while out riding with a colleague at Kelso Conservation Area in Milton, Ont.

Gaistman called his life with Rosen a “magical journey” because of Rosen’s “joy of life, excitement and passion. You made everyone around you laugh, feel happy, feel worthy, feel respected. You made everyone want to enjoy life. You always fought for what was right.

“It is your strength that is help-ing me get through this terrible tragedy.”

A strong sense of self, determina-tion, and a spirit to fight for what was right were themes woven throughout the stories Rosen’s father told from his daughter’s life.

“Nothing would stop Sara,” Allan Rosen said.

He recalled how she stood play-ing with water in a sink while other children in her class gathered as per a teacher’s instruction. How she pulled an astounded 240-pound male firefighter, wearing 75 pounds of weights, from a smoke-filled room during a training exercise.

How she persevered to another fire hall and was hired when the platoon chief of the first hall she approached said they weren’t set up to accept women firefighters. “Do you have a lock on the door? Do you have a bunk?” Rosen had asked.

How emotionally struck she was when she was with the first fire crew to respond to a devastating fire in two barns at Woodbine Racetrack in August 2002 that killed 31 horses. How unreservedly she had offered a kidney to her brother when his health began to fail. And how she then became a vocal advocate for organ donation.

Many mourners wept when Allan Rosen closed his eulogy by saying, “I won’t hear my daughter say ‘I love you’ anymore. Goodbye, Sara. I love you.’”

Rabbi Tina Grimberg read American poet Mary Oliver’s poem, “When Death Comes” because it spoke to Rosen’s m a r k o n the

world, she said.“When it’s over, I want to say all

my life/I was a bride married to amazement... I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world,” Grimberg read. “Sara Rosen did not simply visit this world. She was a bride married to amazement.”

Frank Ramagnano, president of the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association, shared mes-sages of condolence offered by Toronto firefighters.

“Sara was powerful and fierce. People like Sara make you want to do more in the world to help others,” one firefighter said.

Another offered: “She was honest, caring and full of life. She was always looking to make things better.”

“If we had 3,000 Saras, we would have the most-successful union in the world,” Ramagnano said.

Toronto Fire Chief Jim Sales, who is out of the province, also offered a message of condolence.

The chief said he met Rosen in recent weeks

when she spoke with him in his office about her role as a volunteer Toronto ambassador for the Positive Space campaign. The campaign seeks to create a more-inclusive workforce for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer and two Spirited (LGBTQ2S) communities.

“I was immediately impressed by Sara’s grace, professionalism and her commitment to this project. Sara was giving and kind, it was clear to me in our all-too-brief meeting,” Sales wrote.

Mike McCoy, Toronto fire deputy chief of operations, said Rosen car-ried out her duties with “courage and compassion.” He first met Rosen in 2005 when he was her platoon chief.

“The position of a firefighter is often dangerous, thankless, and at times, pushes you to limits you never thought you were capable of. It is not an occupation for the faint of heart or something to be entered into lightly. You have to love this job to do it well. Sara did it well.”

McCoy said her col-

leagues will remember Rosen “as a truly compassionate person, a humanitarian with a zest for life and a person with a strong, determined personality.... She was generous and caring, and always eager to lend a hand.”

McCoy encouraged mourners to take some comfort in the knowledge Rosen was doing what she loved when her life ended.

“On a beautiful spring day, she was living life to the fullest and enjoying every minute of it,” he said.

Rosen “made us all better people,” John Getty, acting captain of Rosen’s firehall, said of the colleague he had known for a decade.

Getty shared how Rosen had often tried to co-opt him into endurance races like Tough Mudder, miles of mud and obstacles designed to test mental grit, strength, and physical fit-ness. “When Sara mentioned a race, I learned to Google it first,” Getty said to the laughter of mourners.

Getty said Rosen will be remem-bered for living true to her values.

“These are some of the values that

meant so much to Sara: Speak your mind. Listen to people. Give every-one a chance. Work hard and play hard. Love your family and friends. Don’t be afraid to go into the tide; it will make you a stronger swimmer. Love animals. Never stop learning. Consent to be an organ donor. And of course, follow your dreams.” Getty said.

Rosen’s firefighter jacket, helmet and boots stood outside the chapel where mourners signed condolence books.

Hundreds of firefighters stood at attention in two lines on either side of Alness Street outside the funeral home as members of the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ ceremo-nial unit piped Rosen’s funeral pro-cession to the cemetery.

Rosen leaves her partner, Jackie Gaistman, children Frelan and Alex and her beloved dog, Brownie, as well as her parents, Allan and Ann, and her brother, Mark.

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Rosen planned to attend law school on full scholarship>>>from page 1

Staff photo/DAN PEARCEThe body of Toronto firefighter Sara Rosen travels to the grave site after the funeral service at Benjamin’s Park Memorial Chapel Monday.

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OPULENT KINGSWAY RESIDENCEBacking Onto Humber River, Premium 350 Ft. Lot, Landscaped Resort Like Oasis, Inground Pool, Cabana, Patio,Amazing Views, Stately Renovated 5 Bedroom 2 Storey, 6 Bathrooms, Exudes Charm, Character & Luxury. CrownMouldings, Heated Floors, Formal Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Finished Bsmt, Nanny Suite, Master BedroomRetreat, Walkout to Spectacular Balcony, Elegance Personified, Steps to Amenities & Subway! $3,399,800

KING CITY RETREAT!!Beautiful Custom-Built Chalet-Style Bungalow Situated On A Spectacular 1.7+ Acre Ravine Lot with Tranquil Nature-Filled Surroundings. Soaring 18’ Ceilings And Open Concept Layout Perfect For Year-Round Entertaining.Wrap-AroundDeck With Incredible Ravine View. Spacious Master Bedroom Retreat. Separate In-Law Suite. Amazing Opportunity ToOwn A Piece Of Nature. Only $1,295,000!

HIGH PARK DUPLEXPrime Location, Gorgeous Victorian 3+1 Bedroom 3 Storey, Separate Entrances, 2 Hydro Meters,2 Sundecks, Balcony, Thousands in Upgrades and Updates, Private Drive, Fabulous Opportunity,Close to All Amenities! $999,900

CARLAW & LAKE SHORE!Newly renovated Freehold Townhouse located inDesirable Leslieville location! Minutes away fromDVP and Queen St. Open concept main floor, ModernKitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Walkout to four car lane way parking. Finished walkout basement and much more! Super Value only$549,900!!

YORK UNIvERSITY vILLAGE!!Amazing Investment Opportunity!! Large & WellMaintained 3-Storey, 7 Room Turn-Key ResidenceIncludes Common Area Kitchen And Family Room,Laundry Area, W/O To 3rd Floor Patio/Deck, 2-CarGarage, Ample Storage Space. Located Steps ToUniversity & All Facilities. Easy To Rent & Maintain- Only $799,900!!

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UNIqUE STUNNING 2 LEvEL CONDOOver 1200 sq ft of luxury finishes. Incredibly highvaulted ceilings, huge open concept living and diningroom, oversized modern kitchen with stainless steelappliances, marble floor and backsplash. Upperbalcony and lower terrace overlooking parkland.Amazing location. All for only $299,900!!

LUXURY WATERFRONTMonarch Condo, 1+1 Bedrooms, Open Concept LivingRoom + Dining Room, 2 Balconies, Granite Countertop,Breakfast Bar, Hardwood Floor, Ensuite Laundry, Stepsto Lake, Parks & Bike Paths! Fabulous Facilities, Pool,Fitness Centre, Spa, Theatre Rm, Computer Lounge,Security & Concierge! Amazing Value!

SOLD FAST FOR 108% OF ASKING!

LUXURY UNIONvILLE CONDO!“The Verdale” In Markham!! Bright Open Concept SuiteW/ 9’ Ceilings, Upgraded Kitchen W/ Granite Counters,Custom Backsplash, Stainless Steel Appliances & BreakfastBar, Hardwood Floors & Much More. Comes Complete W/Parking Spot & Locker. Located In The Heart Of DowntownMarkham, Close To Shopping, Transit & All Amenities.Amazing Value – Must Be Seen! Only $299,900!

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AMAzING vALUE!!Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom well maintainedTownhouse in Desirable location!! Functional Layout,Features spacious open concept living/Dining withNewer flooring and pot lights, Master Retreat With 5 pcsEnsuite, Private Fenced Back Yard, Access To Garage,Close to Heartland Town Centre, Square One and RickHansen School, Must be seen only $429,900!!

GORGEOUS TOWNHOUSE WITH RAvINE vIEWSStunning and Spacious Many upgrades includinghardwood floors, Modern Kitchen with granitecounters, stainless steel appliances and potlights. Private entrance and terrace with noneighbours behind. A wonderful place to callhome! Amazing value, only $399,900!!

AMAzING vALUE IN WESTON!!Bright And Charming 2-Storey StackedTownhouse!! Very Well Maintained 2 Bedroom, 2Bath, Perfect For First Time Buyers And Investors.Many Recent Updates. Includes Parking AndLocker. Close To Transit. Shows Amazing AndPriced To Sell, Only $249,000!

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PRESTIGIOUS JAMES CLUB!!Fabulous One Bedroom Condo Located in High DemandKingsway Area!! Spacious Open Concept Suite With 9’Ceilings, Beautiful Kitchen Featuring Granite Counters,Stainless Steel Appliances & Breakfast Bar. Rich Marble FloorsIn Bathroom. Unit Comes Complete With 2 Parking Spots & 1Locker. Fantastic Value & Amazing Opportunity To Own In ThisVery Prestigious Location! Don’t Miss Out!!! Only $299,900!

UNOBSTRUCTED SOUTHERN vIEW“Beyond the Sea” Luxury suite with Open conceptlayout. Features stainless steel appliances, granitecounters and hardwood floors. Huge balcony with2 walkouts. One parking and one locker. Amazingamenities. Great location with Park, lake andbike trails directly across the street. Super Value!Only $299,900!!

OAKvILLE CONDO OPPORTUNITYFabulous updated 2+1 bedroom suite, over 1200 sq ft,2 full baths, gleaming hardwood floors, open conceptliving room, walkout to balcony, formal dining room,master bedroom with walk-in closet & ensuite. Closeto Go, buses, parks, Sheridan College, Oakville Place.All amenities, quiet building only $339,900

ONE OF A KIND!Stunning Ocean Club Suite, Rare Main Floor withPrivate Access, Open Concept, Modern Kitchen withQuartz Counter & Built-In Appliances, HardwoodFloors, 1 Parking Spot, 1 Locker,5 Star Building withTop Amenities! Steps to the Lake, Transit at Door!Only $359,000!

vELLORE vILLAGEExecutive Detached 4 Bedroom 2 Storey,Crown Mouldings, Gourmet Kitchen, GraniteCountertop, Centre Island, S/S Appliances, MainFloor Den and Family Room with Gas Fireplace,Large Veranda, Double Garage. Amazing Value!

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INCREDIBLY LARGE 4BDRM BUNGALOWTrue pride of ownership. Very well maintainedwith Large living room, separate formal diningroom. Finished Bsmt rec room with separateentrance. Hardwood floors through main level. Somuch space and potential! Amazing opportunityfor only $574,900!!

CABBAGETOWN LANDMARKTotally Renovated Detached Toronto Home. Bright & SunlitArchitectural Masterpiece will Amaze You! 2 Bedrooms, 3Bathrooms, Tempered Glass, 3 Balconies, Granite Floor,Custom Kitchen with B/I Appliances, Spacious & OpenConcept with Approx. 1,000 Sq. Ft. of Living Space!,Sauna, Finished Basement, Beautiful Deck + Garden,One of a Kind! Simply Must be Seen! Only $699,900!

UNIONvILLE – WARDEN & MAJOR MACKBrand New Sub Penthouse 1+1 Bdrm Suite in LuxuriousResort Style Boutique Championship Golf CourseCommunity, Thousands in Quality Upgrades, 2 ParkingSpaces, Locker, 2 Year Free Maintenance Fee Plus 1 YearIndividual Membership to Angus Academy, SouthwestExposure, Set Amidst Million Dollar Homes, 20,000 Sq Ftof Outdoor Amenity Space! Brand New! Only $638,800!

PRIME BLUFFS LOCATIONDetached 5 Level Backsplit, 4 Bedrooms,Surrounded by Million Dollar Homes, LargeBackyard, Large Family + Rec Room withWalkouts, Open Concept Layout, OriginalOwners, 1st Time Ever on the Market!


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HUGE DOWNTOWN 2 STOREY4+2 bedroom semi with addition and rare 2car garage on large wide lot in high demandOssington & College location. Huge potential,steps to little Italy and Trinity Bellwoods.Amazing value, only $799,000!

STREETSvILLE RENOvATED GEMSituated on a Premium 74 Ft Lot, SpectacularRenovated Bungalow, 16 Ft Vaulted Ceiling, OpenConcept Layout, Gourmet Kitchen, BreakfastBar, Professionally Finished Basement Ideal forEntertaining or Possible In-Law Suite, LandscapedLot, Amazing Home + Value!


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SPECTACULAR RENOvATED & FULLY FURNISHED!Ultra Modern 2 Bdrm Suite, New Custom Kitchen,Quartz Counter, Powered Island, Master En-Suite,Floor To Ceiling Windows, Unobstructed City & WaterViews! Vogue Magazine-2nd Best Street In TheWorldTo Live On! 24 Hr TTC, Steps To Parkdale, Ossington& Liberty Village! Only $499,900!

RENOvATED BACKING ON TO RAvINE!Gorgeous bungalow, with renovated kitchen, granitecounters and stainless steel appliances, new bath,hardwood floors and 3 spacious bedrooms. Separateentrance to large 2 Bedroom In-Law suite with brandnew kitchen and new bath. Simply must be seen,Amazing Value!


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PRESTIGIOUS GUILDWOOD vILLAGEDetached 3+2 Bdrm Bungalow on Premium PieShaped Lot in High Demand Neighbourhood, OpenConcept Living Rm, Formal Dining Rm, UpdatedKitchen, Separate Side Entrance to FinishedBasement Ideal for Entertainment or In-Law Suite!Simply Must be Seen!


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LUXURY KINGSWAY CONDO!!Luxury 2+1 Bedroom Boutique Condo Located At “TheEssence” South Kingsway!! Spacious Open Concept,9’ Ceilings, Upgraded Kitchen W/ Granite Counters,Custom Backsplash, Breakfast Bar, Hardwood Floors,Master W/ Full Ensuite, 2 Parking Spots & Much More.Amazing Location Surrounded By $ Million Dollar Homes!Incredible Opportunity! Only $459,900!!!

GORGEOUS LOW RISE CONDOShows to Perfection, Open Concept Layout, LargeOpen Concept Kitchen, Granite Countertop, BreakfastBar, S/S Appliances, Over 1,100 Sq Ft, 2 Full Baths,Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Walkout to Huge Balcony,BBQ Allowed, Master Retreat W/I Closet + Full Ensuite,Parking, 2 Lockers, Steps to Shops + Amenities!


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free professional buyer service:• Find out about the newest homes on the market that meet your needs• Get more informed about the specific areas and how to get the best price• Find out how to get the best mortgage rates and saving programs, plus much more - Call today!!

SEE MORE PHOTOS: www.GetLeo.comCall Today 416-917-LION (5466) and Start Packing!

****Certain Conditions may apply. Not intended to solicit persons under contract. ReMax West Realty Inc. does not guarantee the sale of your home. Exclusively offered by Frank Leo. Copyright© 2009 Frank Leo

Guaranteed Home SellinG SyStem

FREE Confidential Home Evaluations.

SELL Your Home FASTER and for MORE MONEY!• Your Home Advertised 24 Hours a Day Until Sold• Your Home Advertised to Millions on www.GetLeo.com• Learn the Secrets of Selling your Home, without ineffective Open Houses• Your Home Listed in Full Colour Print Ads Until It’s Sold• Our team of Professionals for the same price as hiring a single broker• Get up to $10,000 no interest for 60 days****

• Total service guarantee in writing• Your Home Sold Guaranteed, or I’ll Buy it****• Competitive Rates, Exceptional service• Award Winning Results!• In Depth Neighbourhood Report for eachProperty We Sell

BRokERSponsor of

Children’s Miracle Network& Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

Frank Leo

• #1 in Toronto (Central, East and West combined)By Units of Listings Sold for All Companies ofAll Brokers and Sales Representatives for 2015.*

• #1 Individual Re/Max Agent in Canada**

• #2 Individual Re/Max Agent World Wide***

*According to a study of MLS data prepared by an independent auditor of Real Estate Statistics. **for # of Transactions 2015. ***for Dollar Volume 2015.

OPULENT KINGSWAY RESIDENCEBacking Onto Humber River, Premium 350 Ft. Lot, Landscaped Resort Like Oasis, Inground Pool, Cabana, Patio,Amazing Views, Stately Renovated 5 Bedroom 2 Storey, 6 Bathrooms, Exudes Charm, Character & Luxury. CrownMouldings, Heated Floors, Formal Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Finished Bsmt, Nanny Suite, Master BedroomRetreat, Walkout to Spectacular Balcony, Elegance Personified, Steps to Amenities & Subway! $3,399,800

KING CITY RETREAT!!Beautiful Custom-Built Chalet-Style Bungalow Situated On A Spectacular 1.7+ Acre Ravine Lot with Tranquil Nature-Filled Surroundings. Soaring 18’ Ceilings And Open Concept Layout Perfect For Year-Round Entertaining.Wrap-AroundDeck With Incredible Ravine View. Spacious Master Bedroom Retreat. Separate In-Law Suite. Amazing Opportunity ToOwn A Piece Of Nature. Only $1,295,000!

HIGH PARK DUPLEXPrime Location, Gorgeous Victorian 3+1 Bedroom 3 Storey, Separate Entrances, 2 Hydro Meters,2 Sundecks, Balcony, Thousands in Upgrades and Updates, Private Drive, Fabulous Opportunity,Close to All Amenities! $999,900

CARLAW & LAKE SHORE!Newly renovated Freehold Townhouse located inDesirable Leslieville location! Minutes away fromDVP and Queen St. Open concept main floor, ModernKitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Walkout to four car lane way parking. Finished walkout basement and much more! Super Value only$549,900!!

YORK UNIvERSITY vILLAGE!!Amazing Investment Opportunity!! Large & WellMaintained 3-Storey, 7 Room Turn-Key ResidenceIncludes Common Area Kitchen And Family Room,Laundry Area, W/O To 3rd Floor Patio/Deck, 2-CarGarage, Ample Storage Space. Located Steps ToUniversity & All Facilities. Easy To Rent & Maintain- Only $799,900!!

EXECUTIvE TOWNHOMEFabulous Neighbourhood, Open Concept Layout,Gorgeous Gleaming Hardwood Floor, Open ConceptLiving & Dining Room, Large Family Size Kitchen,Walk Out to Deck, Master Bedroom with Ensuite,Walk In Closet, Garage, Private Drive! Amazing Value!Only $549,900!

UNIqUE STUNNING 2 LEvEL CONDOOver 1200 sq ft of luxury finishes. Incredibly highvaulted ceilings, huge open concept living and diningroom, oversized modern kitchen with stainless steelappliances, marble floor and backsplash. Upperbalcony and lower terrace overlooking parkland.Amazing location. All for only $299,900!!

LUXURY WATERFRONTMonarch Condo, 1+1 Bedrooms, Open Concept LivingRoom + Dining Room, 2 Balconies, Granite Countertop,Breakfast Bar, Hardwood Floor, Ensuite Laundry, Stepsto Lake, Parks & Bike Paths! Fabulous Facilities, Pool,Fitness Centre, Spa, Theatre Rm, Computer Lounge,Security & Concierge! Amazing Value!


LUXURY UNIONvILLE CONDO!“The Verdale” In Markham!! Bright Open Concept SuiteW/ 9’ Ceilings, Upgraded Kitchen W/ Granite Counters,Custom Backsplash, Stainless Steel Appliances & BreakfastBar, Hardwood Floors & Much More. Comes Complete W/Parking Spot & Locker. Located In The Heart Of DowntownMarkham, Close To Shopping, Transit & All Amenities.Amazing Value – Must Be Seen! Only $299,900!

HEART OF RONCESvALLESAmazing Opportunity, 2 Storey, 3 Bedroom, SameOwner for over 50 Years, Spacious Living Room,Family Size Kitchen, Walkout to Fenced Yard,Large Porch, Double Garage, Fantastic Value,Simply Must be Seen! Only $749,900!

OAKvILLE 3 BEDROOM CONDO!!Large ground floor suite perfect for a growing family ordownsizing. Approx 1750 sq. ft. of luxury living. Spaciousand bright living room with Floor to ceiling windows,formal dining room, 2.5 baths. Renovated kitchen withpotlights, backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.Well managed building located close to Oakville Place,Sheridan College, and Transportation. Only $399,900!

AMAzING vALUE!!Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom well maintainedTownhouse in Desirable location!! Functional Layout,Features spacious open concept living/Dining withNewer flooring and pot lights, Master Retreat With 5 pcsEnsuite, Private Fenced Back Yard, Access To Garage,Close to Heartland Town Centre, Square One and RickHansen School, Must be seen only $429,900!!

GORGEOUS TOWNHOUSE WITH RAvINE vIEWSStunning and Spacious Many upgrades includinghardwood floors, Modern Kitchen with granitecounters, stainless steel appliances and potlights. Private entrance and terrace with noneighbours behind. A wonderful place to callhome! Amazing value, only $399,900!!

AMAzING vALUE IN WESTON!!Bright And Charming 2-Storey StackedTownhouse!! Very Well Maintained 2 Bedroom, 2Bath, Perfect For First Time Buyers And Investors.Many Recent Updates. Includes Parking AndLocker. Close To Transit. Shows Amazing AndPriced To Sell, Only $249,000!

WILLOWDALE CONDO OPPORTUNITY!Cozy & Bright 1 Bedroom Unit with GraniteCounters, Stainless Steel Appliances andLaminate Floors Throughout! In NewerBuilding, Comes with Parking and Locker,Perfect for First Time Buyer/Investor! SuperValue! Only $249,900!

DOWNTOWN CONDO!Lovely 1 bedroom + media nook in luxuriouswest one city place next to Rogers Centerwith unobstructed Southwest view. Floor toceiling windows, granite counters, incrediblelocation, super value, only $279,000!

PREMIUM LOT OvERLOOKING RAvINE!Luxury 4 Bedroom Home, Open-Concept Bright & BeautifulLayout. Features 4 Bathrooms, Large Modern KitchenWith S/S Appliances & Quartz Counter Top, High-End OakHardwood Floors, 10Ft Ceilings, California Shutters, Walk outBasement, 50 x130 ft lot, Loaded With Too Many Upgrades ToMention! An absolute showpiece! Must be seen!

SOLD FAST FOR TOP DOLLAR!

PRESTIGIOUS JAMES CLUB!!Fabulous One Bedroom Condo Located in High DemandKingsway Area!! Spacious Open Concept Suite With 9’Ceilings, Beautiful Kitchen Featuring Granite Counters,Stainless Steel Appliances & Breakfast Bar. Rich Marble FloorsIn Bathroom. Unit Comes Complete With 2 Parking Spots & 1Locker. Fantastic Value & Amazing Opportunity To Own In ThisVery Prestigious Location! Don’t Miss Out!!! Only $299,900!

UNOBSTRUCTED SOUTHERN vIEW“Beyond the Sea” Luxury suite with Open conceptlayout. Features stainless steel appliances, granitecounters and hardwood floors. Huge balcony with2 walkouts. One parking and one locker. Amazingamenities. Great location with Park, lake andbike trails directly across the street. Super Value!Only $299,900!!

OAKvILLE CONDO OPPORTUNITYFabulous updated 2+1 bedroom suite, over 1200 sq ft,2 full baths, gleaming hardwood floors, open conceptliving room, walkout to balcony, formal dining room,master bedroom with walk-in closet & ensuite. Closeto Go, buses, parks, Sheridan College, Oakville Place.All amenities, quiet building only $339,900

ONE OF A KIND!Stunning Ocean Club Suite, Rare Main Floor withPrivate Access, Open Concept, Modern Kitchen withQuartz Counter & Built-In Appliances, HardwoodFloors, 1 Parking Spot, 1 Locker,5 Star Building withTop Amenities! Steps to the Lake, Transit at Door!Only $359,000!

vELLORE vILLAGEExecutive Detached 4 Bedroom 2 Storey,Crown Mouldings, Gourmet Kitchen, GraniteCountertop, Centre Island, S/S Appliances, MainFloor Den and Family Room with Gas Fireplace,Large Veranda, Double Garage. Amazing Value!


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INCREDIBLY LARGE 4BDRM BUNGALOWTrue pride of ownership. Very well maintainedwith Large living room, separate formal diningroom. Finished Bsmt rec room with separateentrance. Hardwood floors through main level. Somuch space and potential! Amazing opportunityfor only $574,900!!

CABBAGETOWN LANDMARKTotally Renovated Detached Toronto Home. Bright & SunlitArchitectural Masterpiece will Amaze You! 2 Bedrooms, 3Bathrooms, Tempered Glass, 3 Balconies, Granite Floor,Custom Kitchen with B/I Appliances, Spacious & OpenConcept with Approx. 1,000 Sq. Ft. of Living Space!,Sauna, Finished Basement, Beautiful Deck + Garden,One of a Kind! Simply Must be Seen! Only $699,900!

UNIONvILLE – WARDEN & MAJOR MACKBrand New Sub Penthouse 1+1 Bdrm Suite in LuxuriousResort Style Boutique Championship Golf CourseCommunity, Thousands in Quality Upgrades, 2 ParkingSpaces, Locker, 2 Year Free Maintenance Fee Plus 1 YearIndividual Membership to Angus Academy, SouthwestExposure, Set Amidst Million Dollar Homes, 20,000 Sq Ftof Outdoor Amenity Space! Brand New! Only $638,800!

PRIME BLUFFS LOCATIONDetached 5 Level Backsplit, 4 Bedrooms,Surrounded by Million Dollar Homes, LargeBackyard, Large Family + Rec Room withWalkouts, Open Concept Layout, OriginalOwners, 1st Time Ever on the Market!


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HUGE DOWNTOWN 2 STOREY4+2 bedroom semi with addition and rare 2car garage on large wide lot in high demandOssington & College location. Huge potential,steps to little Italy and Trinity Bellwoods.Amazing value, only $799,000!

STREETSvILLE RENOvATED GEMSituated on a Premium 74 Ft Lot, SpectacularRenovated Bungalow, 16 Ft Vaulted Ceiling, OpenConcept Layout, Gourmet Kitchen, BreakfastBar, Professionally Finished Basement Ideal forEntertaining or Possible In-Law Suite, LandscapedLot, Amazing Home + Value!


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SPECTACULAR RENOvATED & FULLY FURNISHED!Ultra Modern 2 Bdrm Suite, New Custom Kitchen,Quartz Counter, Powered Island, Master En-Suite,Floor To Ceiling Windows, Unobstructed City & WaterViews! Vogue Magazine-2nd Best Street In TheWorldTo Live On! 24 Hr TTC, Steps To Parkdale, Ossington& Liberty Village! Only $499,900!

RENOvATED BACKING ON TO RAvINE!Gorgeous bungalow, with renovated kitchen, granitecounters and stainless steel appliances, new bath,hardwood floors and 3 spacious bedrooms. Separateentrance to large 2 Bedroom In-Law suite with brandnew kitchen and new bath. Simply must be seen,Amazing Value!


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PRESTIGIOUS GUILDWOOD vILLAGEDetached 3+2 Bdrm Bungalow on Premium PieShaped Lot in High Demand Neighbourhood, OpenConcept Living Rm, Formal Dining Rm, UpdatedKitchen, Separate Side Entrance to FinishedBasement Ideal for Entertainment or In-Law Suite!Simply Must be Seen!


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LUXURY KINGSWAY CONDO!!Luxury 2+1 Bedroom Boutique Condo Located At “TheEssence” South Kingsway!! Spacious Open Concept,9’ Ceilings, Upgraded Kitchen W/ Granite Counters,Custom Backsplash, Breakfast Bar, Hardwood Floors,Master W/ Full Ensuite, 2 Parking Spots & Much More.Amazing Location Surrounded By $ Million Dollar Homes!Incredible Opportunity! Only $459,900!!!

GORGEOUS LOW RISE CONDOShows to Perfection, Open Concept Layout, LargeOpen Concept Kitchen, Granite Countertop, BreakfastBar, S/S Appliances, Over 1,100 Sq Ft, 2 Full Baths,Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Walkout to Huge Balcony,BBQ Allowed, Master Retreat W/I Closet + Full Ensuite,Parking, 2 Lockers, Steps to Shops + Amenities!


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Family TimeWHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Library, 1123 Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-394-1008 COST: FreeStories for children under five.

w Sunday, May 22Weston Presbyterian ChoirWHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Weston Presbyterian Church, 7 Cross St. CONTACT: Lynn, 416-241-1571, [email protected] COST: FreeThe Weston Presbyterian Church choir welcomes singers of all ages for Sunday mornings. Some singers read music and others learn by rote.

w Monday, May 23Homework Help for TeensWHEN: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: FreeVoluneteers provide free one on one tutoring for students in grades 7 to 12. Drop-in.

w Tuesday, May 24Leading to ReadingWHEN: 5 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Evelyn Gregory Library, 120 Trowell Ave. CONTACT: Richard, 416-394-1006 COST: FreeStudents in grades 1 to 6 requir-ing help with reading, homework, and study skills receive indi-vidualized help for one hour per week. Registration is re-quired. Volunteers are also needed.

Body Language of TreesWHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Church of St. Mary and St. Martha, 1149 Weston Rd. CONTACT: [email protected] COST: $2 for visi-tors, free for membersOwen Goltz, consulting arborist/or-ganic farmer/educator speaks at the monthly meeting of Roselands Horti-cultural Society. If we observe, trees will teach us how they need to be pruned, how they should be planted, and what their health status is.

w Thursday, May 26Yarn Lovers WantedWHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: Arlene, [email protected] COST: FreeDo you knit or crochet and want company? Would you like to learn to knit or crochet? Join this group for knitting, crocheting, and company. Bring your project or supplies.

w Friday, May 27Van Trip to Black Creek Pioneer VillageWHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd. CONTACT: Danna McBride, 416-245-4395, ext. 223, [email protected] COST: General Admission : adult $15; senior (60+) $14Black Creek is a working village, typical of those established in south central Ontario between the 1790s and the 1860s. Discover how things are made and how they work. Some activities may have additional fees.

Baby TimeWHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: Mount Dennis Library, 1123 Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-394-1008 COST: FreeFor children from infants to 18 months: Storytime and Living and Learning with Baby

w Saturday, May 28Families of St Clare Annual Garage SaleWHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: St Clare School, 124 Northcliffe Blvd., parking lot CONTACT: Nancy Santos, [email protected] COST: FreeCome and check out the deals, which include small kitchen appliances, dishes, pots, home decor (lamps,

vases), books, toys, movies, music, tools, electronics, garden acces-sories, jewelry, clothing, homemade baked goods, etc.

w Monday, May 30Stress Management ThruRestorative MeditationWHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre, 341 Oakwood Ave. CON-TACT: 416-394-1040 COST: FreeThese classes consists of a relax-ing meditation session and tension relieving stretches. Please bring a yoga mat or a non-slip surface mat to the class. Call to register.

featured eventw Friday, May 27Films on Shortt StreetWHEN: 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Fairbank Village, Shortt Street and Eglinton Avenue West CONTACT: Laura, www.fairbankvillagebia.ca, [email protected] COST: FreeFairbank Village is offering monthly outdoor movie screenings. The first movie is ‘The Incredibles’. Bring your own blanket or chair. Free popcorn is available.

get listed!The York Guardian wants your community listings. Sign up on-line at yorkguardian.com to sub-mit your events (click the Sign Up link in the top right corner of the page). Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting www.yorkguardian.com

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Two public meetings are coming up this month to discuss transit proposals for the waterfront.

Waterfront Toronto and city officials will present preliminary design and planning concepts for pos-sible new, yet currently unfunded, transit routes which may include the East Bayfront LRT.

Two meetings are scheduled for the study, with the first taking place Wednesday, May 25 at Brigantine Room inside Harbourfront Centre start-ing at 6 p.m.

Another meeting takes place in Mimico the next day at John English Junior Middle School at 95 Mimico Ave. at 6 p.m.

wLAST CHANCE TO TAKE IN TUNNEL VISION

The Tunnel Vision subway exhibit is down to its final month.

The installation inside St. Lawrence Market features photographs, maps and other artifacts from nearly

100 years of transit plan-ning, dating well before the opening of the city’s first subway stations.

Organized by the Toronto Transportation Society, the exhibit, which opened in February, closes June 11.

wMOVE OVER UBER, HERE COMES APPLE

The legalization of Uber is well at hand, but could another tech giant one day enter the ride-hailing market?

It certainly seems like Apple is interested, with the company announcing last week it is investing $1 bil-lion in a Chinese competi-tor of Uber, and acting as a “strategic” investor to the company, Didi Chuxing.

It’s certainly conceivable Apple will never operate a ride-hailing service on its own.

But the company’s deep pockets combined with the burgeoning growth of the industry could mean there’s a day when Apple-branded vehicles are providing pri-vate rides in this city, and rivalling Uber in popularity.

wLONGTIME TTC HEAD OF PLANNING HAS RETIRED

The TTC’s longtime head of planning has finally called it a day after a career spanning more than three decades.

For 21 years of his career with the city, Mitch Stambler was the com-mission’s chief planning official, having a hand in developing transit expan-sion projects and plans.

Stambler had a direct role creating the Transit City light rail network plan, and he was also part of planning for the Spadina subway extension.

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Eight things to do this weekend FIREWORKS

Toronto hosts Victoria Day fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Monday at Ashbridges Bay Park at Lake Shore Boulevard East and Coxwell Avenue. Thousands of people are expected to take in the 14-minute show. People are encouraged to keep the car at home. Bus service will be increased between Queen Street East and the Bloor-Danforth subway line. Visit www.toronto.ca

HARBOURKIDS CIRCUST h i s y e a r ’s a n n u a l HarbourKIDS: Circus Festival has been re-imagined. Organizers have teamed up with circus artists and cura-tors to offer circus acts that will have you gasping in awe, doubling over with laughter and even joining in. The event happens Saturday to Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 235 Queens Quay W.

BEASLEY BEAR’S TEDDY BEAR PICNIC

Beasley Bear’s Teddy Bear Picnic is a free event at Centreville on Centre Island that combines outdoor fun with physical education to teach school-aged children about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Visit www.centreisland.ca/centreville/rides-attraction

ULTIMUTTS STUNT DOG SHOW

The Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show is a circus-style show jam-packed with non-stop tricks to

wow the audience. Comprised of rescued animals, these dogs love to work and perform. Shows start at 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. at PawsWay, 245 Queens Quay W. Visit www.pawsway.ca/victoria-day-ultimutts-2016/ for details. Free.

NORTHERN HEAT RIB SERIES

This rib fest and barbecue bash features what organizers say are the best rib teams in Canada. The event runs at Yonge-Dundas Square Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS

The original Jersey boy him-self, Frankie Valli performs Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts, 1 Front St. E. Tickets range in price from $95.39 to $168.39.

OUTSIDERS: AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM

Documenting American life, the photographers and filmmakers in the AGO’s latest exhibition, Outsiders: American Photography and Film, 1950s – 1980s, present images of individuals and communities on the margins of society. The show runs until May 29 at the Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St. W.

WORLD FIDDLE DAYJoin workshops, listen to a concert with Dan MacDonald (Cape Breton Fiddle), Mark Marcyk (Hutsul Fiddling from Ukraine), Rosalyn Dennett (Appalachian Fiddle), Yosvai Castaneda (Latin Violin) and a community “Around-the-World Jam”. The event takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Blvd. Free.

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More than 20,000 boxes of Catelli pasta were delivered to North York Harvest Food Bank (NYHFB) May 4 as part of campaign Help Us Feed the Hope.

Some 20,004 boxes were delivered to NYHFB on Industry Street to help stock shelves for slow summer months.

“Summer is a time when the stock at food banks is at its lowest – a fact many people don’t realize – so this initia-tive couldn’t come at a better time,” Ryan Noble, executive director of NYHFB, said in a release. “This pasta will go a long way in helping to pro-vide the thousands of families who use the food bank with enough food this summer.”

The pasta donation was one of many deliveries that took place nationally, as Catelli Foods aims to reach

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Art Gallery of Ontario executive chef Renée Bellefeuille, left, and North York Harvest Food Bank executive director Ryan Noble were on-site at the food bank this month to help unload 20,004 boxes of pasta donated by Catelli Foods.

Have your say on homelessnessThe West Coalition on Housing and Homelessness hosts a roundtable discus-sion about affordable housing with York South-Weston MP Ahmed Hussen Friday from 10 a.m. to noon.

The purpose of the round-table is to discuss affordable housing and its availability in the riding.

Greg Suttor of the Wellesley Institute will discuss the his-torical role the federal gov-ernment played in affordable housing.

Hussen will talk about the Community Benefits Bill that he introduced in Parliament and what he is doing to address the afford-able housing situation in York South-Weston.

The roundtable takes place at Unison Health and

Community Services, 1651 Keele St., on the third floor.

To register, call 416-653-5400, ext. 1226.

wdiscrimination based on creed discussed

A public forum in York will examine the newly released Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) policy on preventing discrimination based on creed.

The free three-hour event features an overview of key issues in the new policy and interactive, scenario-based learning drawing from legal cases.

The workshop takes place Wednesday, May 25 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Social Planning Toronto, 1652 Keele St. (top floor).

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Eglinton-Lawrence Councillor Josh Colle is hosting Ward 15 Compost Days.

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