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Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada288 Bremner Blvd
Raptors 905 March Break Madness atAir Canada Centre (March 14)40 Bay Street
March Break at the Hockey Hall ofFame (March 12-20)
Skating at Nathan Phillips Square100 Queen Street West
March Break Camps at theHarbourfront Centre (March 14-18)235 Queens Quay West
Toronto ComiCon (March 18-20)Metro Toronto Convention Centre222 Bremner Blvd
Disney on Ice at Rogers Centre(March 17-20)One Blue Jays Way
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Registration day starts early for Toronto resident Hani Afra: at about 2 a.m., five hours before the desks open at the new Regent Park Aquatic Centre.
Although she and her three children live just steps from the new, state-of-the-art pool, in a city-identified Priority Neighbourhood, Afra has little choice but to stand outside in often sub-zero temperatures because if she doesn’t, she’s learned the hard way that fami-lies with faster computers and better internet connections will have filled all the spots.
“It’s hard,” Afra told report-ers Tuesday at a press event at
the pool. “It’s 2 a.m. I line up, I ask my
siblings to go online at home, and I’m outside waiting to reg-ister my kids at the centre. We’re up at 2 a.m. and can’t get in.”
Afra had come to the pool to watch Mayor John Tory announce a plan intended to make registration for Toronto’s 80,000 programs and classes easier. Tory acknowledged at the beginning of the announcement that the city’s system for regis-tration is anything but easy.
“Next to public transporta-tion the one thing I hear about as mayor and the one thing we could be doing better, is how we sign people up to these pro-grams,” he said.
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The BrAIDathon and Hair Styling Show is happening for a third year in Weston in sup-port of an organization that promotes HIV/AIDS awareness and access to resources.
The event will happen at Ujima House, 1901 Weston Rd., Unit 18, Saturday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Those who attend will have their hair done by professional hair dressers.
Proceeds will support the BrAIDS for AIDS Foundation and its programs across the Greater Toronto Area includ-ing a new entrepreneurship-focused hair dresser program for African, Caribbean and black young women, another for young men in the prison system, and the organization’s program combating violence against women.
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100 years of ToronTo’s TransiT hisTory on displayRAHUL GUPTA [email protected]
Toronto’s subway system isn’t as massive as Tokyo’s,
doesn’t have anywhere near the history of London’s and lacks the iconic nature of New York City’s, but it’s still some-thing worth celebrating.
That’s the chief mes-sage of Tunnel Vision: The Story of Toronto’s Subway, a historical exhibit put together by the Toronto Transportation Society (TTS), tracing more than 100 years of planning, designing and building of the city’s subway lines.
“What we want people to see is the subway in Toronto is an important piece of infrastructure,” said exhibit co-curator Robert Lubinski.
Lubinski and TTS col-league Adam Zhelka spent several years putting together the exhibit at Market Gallery, made up of donations from private col-lectors, the TTC and items from their own personal collections. On display are maps and planning docu-ments and photos tracing the planning and construc-tion of the lines dating well back before Toronto’s first subway line, Yonge, opened up in 1954.
There are also old tick-ets, tokens and transfers, pieces of subway tile and the first ticket transfer machines. There’s even the front of a decommissioned subway car mounted, which Lubinski picked up before it was scrapped.
“The train’s been a big selfie magnet,” he said. “A lot of younger people will stand in front and get their picture taken with it. It’s pretty popular. And that’s given a lot of exposure to the gallery.”
The impetus to build-ing the first subway was fuelled by a familiar irri-tant: congestion. Around 1910, city officials, frus-
trated by private streetcar operator Toronto Railway Company’s refusal to expand outside traditional borders, leading to clogged streets, initially proposed building an underground track for streetcars, which would branch out to new neighbourhoods severely lacking transit. But after objections were raised to the high cost – $23 million dollars – the plan was sum-marily rejected.
It wasn’t until the 1940s the Toronto Transportation Commission – the city’s first public transit agency formed in 1921 - began to re-consider a rapid transit line. By then, demand for other transportation options had soared, with the rationing of gasoline and the adoption of mass transit during the war
years. It meant record rid-ership for the TTC, which could hardly keep up with the demand.
Initially the TTC intended to resume its plans to build an under-ground streetcar route for Yonge Street, by far the city’s busiest street. The plan was to link lines on King Street, Queen Street, Dundas Street and routes back to Yonge. In 1945 the TTC, its coffers flush thanks to the wartime demand, proposed build-ing a heavy rail line under
Yonge while building a cor-responding underground streetcar route for Queen. The plan was put to voters, which this time around voted overwhelmingly to proceed with the project.
Construction on Yonge – the Queen route by then had been cancelled due to a lack of federal fund-ing – began in September 1949. A ceremony was held at Yonge and Wellington Street attended by the Lieutenant Governor. Construction lasted for five years and thousands of
workers used nothing more than shovels to excavate under Yonge. Not a single person died.
The Yonge line opened up from Eglinton Station to Union Station in March of 1954 with the necessary amount of pomp and cir-cumstance appropriate for the completion of Canada’s first subway line. The first transit signal was thrown and the first train – built with British steel and painted bright red - made its maiden journey. Posters were prepared proclaiming The Stairway to Tomorrow. Short films were shot featuring an almost pro-pagandistic verve. There was even a song recorded, appropriately titled the ‘Toronto Subway Song’.
“People were really excited to not have to
ride on the old streetcars dating back to the 1920s,” Lubinski said. “Going from that to a subway train was a huge step.”
From those idealistic times combined with government support, the subway would branch out over the years with the addition of the University loop, the completion of the Bloor Line in the late 1960s and the Spadina line the next decade. In 1980, Kipling and Kennedy Stations opened up in tandem, followed by the Scarborough RT five years later.
Aside from the opening of Downsview Station it wouldn’t be until 2002 – the Eglinton Subway was cancelled in 1995 - when the next subway line, Sheppard, would open. Lubinski blames a lack of political will for the lack of expansion.
Despite the near 20 years of inaction, Lubinski says the system we have today is something to be proud of, and a symbol of Toronto’s evolution into an important world city.
“Even though people ride it every day, most don’t give a second thought that it’s been around for years,” he said.
“But there’s a lot of his-tory here, and we want to celebrate that.”
Tunnel Vision is on dis-play at the Market Gallery (inside St. Lawrence Market) until June 11.
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Robert Lubinski and Adam Zhelka of the Toronto Transportation Society and co-curators of Tunnel Vision subway history exhibit at Market Village, second floor St. Lawrence Market, Tuesday.
The train’s been a big selfie magnet. A lot of
younger people will stand in front and get
their picture taken with it. It’s pretty popular
and that’s given a lot of exposure to the gallery.
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Like every year just before daylight saving time, there’s a reminder to set the clocks forward one hour.
But during this time of year, there should be another equally, if not more, important reminder for drivers: watch out for pedestrians.
The extra hour of sunlight and the coinciding warmer temperatures outside are sure to result in more people out and about enjoying everything the city has to offer.
Residents will be populating patios and parks again as the spring-like weather entices them out of their winter slumber.
And expect to see more chil-dren, too, as students look to participate in activities outside of school during March Break next week.
One traffic fatality is one too many; as recently as last Friday, a pedestrian was fatally struck near Queen and Jarvis streets
downtown.In 2015, there were nearly 40 pedestrian deaths
of the 64 total traffic fatalities, according to Toronto police.
As the police note in their “do the bright thing” pedestrian safety YouTube message, road safety is a shared responsibility and all road users have an important role to play.
“It is clear that all of these traffic fatalities were preventable,” adds Supt. Gord Jones of Toronto police Traffic Services in the video.
So for pedestrians, be alert and get rid of any dis-tractions – like listening to music or a podcast on your cellphone – when crossing the road.
The same goes for drivers with distracted driving still a major issue. If the fines set for driving and tex-ting aren’t enough of a deterrent, take a look again at the sobering statistics of traffic fatalities.
Here’s a reminder for drivers: as of this year, motorists must yield the entire road to pedestrians when approaching crosswalks and school crossings, and wait until pedestrians have completely crossed the road.
Both pedestrians and drivers will do well to slow down, and with the imminent arrival of spring, just breathe in the fresh air and relax.
Spring forward, and make road safety a priority
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Everyone needs to pay attention
Mayor John Tory started Tuesday morning with a visit to the Regent Park Aquatic Centre.
Well, he started the public part of Tuesday morning in Regent Park. It was 10 a.m. when he showed up with Councillor James Pasternak, the community development and recreation committee chair, and Councillor Pam McConnell in tow.
If his publicly touted sched-ule held true, this was some-thing closer to the noon-hour for him, as Tory famously likes to start work sixish. It is one of the things voters are said to like about him.
Tory would do well to remind voters of the reasons they like him. This week, he has had to manage a fairly significant retreat from the argument he’d made to voters in 2014, to persuade them to cast their vote his way.
Tory had spent the election swearing up and down that he would deliver a fast and affordable heavy rail rapid transit line called SmartTrack, with 15 new stops along a
53-kilometre route crossing the city, and had scoffed at naysayers who raised ques-tions about whether the plan was even possible.
On Monday, the long-awaited report from city man-ager Peter Wallace, looking at a broad range of public transit options for Toronto, arrived with a thud. Wallace’s report deals with a number of things, but deep in the middle of it is a recognition that Tory’s SmartTrack plan as sold to the public simply isn’t possible.
What is possible? No more than eight stations financed by the city, to enhance existing plans by Metrolinx to expand GO service along the rail lines. And no heavy rail in the west end through Etobicoke, but light rail instead.
The overall transit plan laid out by Wallace in his detailed report to the executive com-mittee is, in many respects, a vast improvement on Tory’s
SmartTrack plans, and on Tuesday morning Tory tried to make the case he is, in fact, delivering more, not less.
“This optimized plan will provide more transit for Toronto than I promised in the election,” he said. “In this case I’ll be delivering more overall.”
It is technically true: to paper over the deficiencies in Tory’s plan, staff have rec-ommended far more public transit in some areas; the downtown relief line that was notably not a priority in Tory’s campaign is in, and more light rail along the Eglinton Crosstown line.
But it has undeniably scaled back the specific transit improvements Tory prom-ised in all those SmartTrack stations, and the three-stop Scarborough subway that will now be reduced to a single stop.
Will anyone care about these broken promises? Tory seemed to think they wouldn’t. And he may be right.
Still, it was either good
strategy or good luck that a day before the Wallace report landed on the desks of execu-tive committee members, Tory was able to make the sort of announcement he’s been fond of.
As early as next fall, Tory promised, it will be easier to sign up for recreation pro-grams than it is now, and next year, the antiquated computer system that keeps kids out of city summer camps and swimming lessons will be entirely replaced.
That sounds like an entirely achievable promise – as achievable as pushing the TTC to sell tokens using Interac machines, or towing cars parked illegally during rush hour, other incremental but noticeable improvements that Tory has brought about.
In times like these, that is something I imagine our early-bird mayor would like us to remember.
Tory puts good face on broken promises
David Nickle is Metroland Media Toronto’s city hall reporter. His column runs
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Hopeful Weston Hub program providers have a chance to check out the future cultural centre and ask questions of its operators before submit-ting an expression of interest to them.
Artscape is hosting an information session regard-ing its request for expressions of interests (REOI) Tuesday, March 15.
It’s happening at York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., located near the future hub, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
This is the last of a series of information sessions related to the REOI.
Through the REOI pro-cess, Artscape is hoping to
hear from potential program providers, both individuals and organizations, about what programs they hope to run at the centre and their physical space requirements to do so.
T h e We s t o n Hu b i s expected to open in 2018 at King Street near Weston Road.
During the information session, you will:
n Get an overview and insight into the vision for the hub during a 30-minute presentation
n Have your questions answered during a Q & A period
n Take a guided tour of the site including the facility and
the outdoor spaceAttending an information
session is not a mandatory step to submitting an expres-sion of interest; however, it’s an opportunity to envision yourself in the space and see how your program or organi-zation can be a part of this new arts facility, Artscape said.
An RSVP is not required.If you have any questions,
contact Gil Meslin, research and development manager, at [email protected] or 416-392-1038, ext. 57.
The deadline to submit an expression of interest is Friday, March 18.
Learn more at www.artscapeweston.ca/reoi
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Staff photo/DAN PEARCElearning and living: Seniors gather information from community information booths during the eglinton Hill Centre's active living Fair and grand re-opening. The centre was closed for five months after a major flood in September.
Back to Basics
A construction delay is push-ing back the opening of the York Community Centre.
The revised opening date is autumn. Summer camp programs listed in the City
of Toronto Fun Guide will be relocated to Centennial Recreation Centre West,2694 Eglinton Ave. W.
All other summer recre-ation programs in the Fun
Guide will be unavailable. For more information,
ontact 311 or the Amesbury Community Centre Customer Service Line at 416-395-0145.
York Communty Centre opening delayed
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LARGE 2 STOREY CONDO!Spacious 1,400 Sq Ft Unit Perfect for Family or Investor,Renovated Kitchen with Solid Maple Cupboards andNewer Appliances, Walkout from Dining Room to HugeBalcony with Ideal South View, 3 Large Bedrooms, Stepsto Kennedy Subway Station, GO, Shopping and CorvettePublic School/Park! Incredible Value! Only $139,900!
STUNNiNG END UNiT TOWNHOME!!Rare wide unit with 3 stories plus basement and 2separate entrances. Huge living and dining roomsplus ground floor family room with walkout to fencedyard. Large master with 2 walk-in closets and 5piece ensuite. Close to Lake, GO station and PortCredit. Must be seen only $549,000!!
MOvE-iN READY!Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with a walk-out toprivate backyard. Floor to ceiling glass sliding door withcustomized designer blinds. Kitchen with backsplash,built-in island, and ceramic floors. Renovated bathroomswith new sinks, vanities, fixtures, and ceramic floors.Painted in neutral colours and simply must be seen! Walkto schools, shopping and all amenities. Only $170,000!
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 $409,900!
ExECUTivE TOWNHOME!!Rarely Available End Unit in Demand Area Near EtobicokeCreek, Renovated Modern Kitchen, Formal Dining Room,Spacious Open Concept Living Room, Walk Out to LargeDeck Overlooking Tranquil Greenspace, ProfessionallyFinished Basement, Wet Bar & Rec Room Ideal forEntertaining, Master Bedroom Retreat, High DemandLocation! Only $479,900!
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!
ExECUTivE ROSEDALE HEiGHTSDetached 4 Bdrm, 2 Storey Nestled on Wide 40 FtLot, Wonderful Layout with Grand 2 Storey Foyer,Huge Kitchen with Walkout to Deck, Family Roomwith Fireplace, Large Master with Ensuite, FabulousThornhill Location, Steps to All Conveniences,407 and Promenade Mall! Must be seen!Only $899,000!
iNCREDiBLE FREEHOLD END UNiTAmazing 3 Bdrm Bronte Creek Home with WalkoutBasement, On Huge Pie Shaped Lot, StunningCoffered Ceiling with Pot Lights, Gourmet Kitchen withStainless Steel Appliances, Lovely Deck overlooksHot Tubs, Arbor and Custom Shed, Enormous PrivateFenced Yard, Steps to Great Schools in WonderfulOakville Location! Only $569,900!
HIGH PARK DUPLEXPrime Location, Gorgeous Victorian 3+1Bedroom 3 Storey, Separate Entrances, 2 HydroMeters, 2 Sundecks, Balcony, Thousands inUpgrades and Updates, Private Drive, FabulousOpportunity, Close to All Amenities! $999,900
ExECUTivE WOODBRiDGE 2 STOREYGorgeous Renovated 3250 Sq Ft, 4+1 Bdrm Estate onExclusive Street with Large 75 x 150 Ft Lot, MassiveGourmet Falcon Kitchen with Granite Island and Walkoutto Manicured Grounds Including Salt Water Pool, StonePatio and Gazebo. 2 Car Garage and Triple Private Drive,Separate In-Law Suite, An Absolute Showpiece at PineValley and Hwy 7! Only $1,199,000!
FABULOUS LOCATiON!!Luxury Custom-Built Home Located On Quiet Cul-De-Sac! Stunning 4 Bed, 5 Bath Open Concept Layout W/ FeaturesThat Include High Ceilings Throughout, Superior Finishes, Amazing Gourmet Kitchen W/Viking Appliances, NaturalStone Flooring, Large Master Bedroom W/ Spa-Like Ensuite, Finished Basement W/ Heated Flooring & Walkout, AndMuch More. No Expense Spared! Only $1,999,900
HIGH PARK INVESTMENT PROPERTY!Fully renovated, Completely Turnkey Legal Duplex Plus Nanny Suite! Over 300K Spent on New Kitchens,Bathrooms, Floors, Plumbing & Electrical, 3 Stunning 1 Bdrm Units Each with Ensuite Laundry! Private DoubleDrive with 3 Car Parking. Steps to Keele Subway, GO, High Park and Great Schools! Only $999,900!
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! $3,390,000!
EXECUTIVE 2 STOREY $849,900Detached 4 Bedroom, Main Floor Family &Laundry Room, Formal Dining & Open ConceptLiving Room, Oak Staircase, Master with FullEnsuite, Spacious Backyard, Double Garage,Fantastic Opportunity, Simply Must be Seen!
WYCLiFFE ExECUTivE 2 STOREYDetached Stunning 4 Bedroom with FantasticSunroom Addition, Skylights, Gas Fireplace,Renovated Custom Kitchen, Granite Countertop, MainFloor Family Room, Den, Professionally FinishedBasement, Large Lot, Interlock Drive, Great CourtLocation! Amazing Value!
SOLD IN 1 WEEK FOR 116% OF ASKING!
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TORONTO BUNGALOWDetached 2 bedroom, open concept living room,formal dining room, gorgeous original woodtrim, separate side entrance, enclosed frontporch, large back yard, private front pad parking.Amazing value, simply must be seen.
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HEART OF CLARKSON VILLAGERenovatedExecutive4Bdrm2StoreyonaHighDemandCourtLocation, Renovated Modern Kitchen, Quartz Countertop,Heated Floor, Renovated Baths, Formal Dining Rm, OpenConcept Living Rm, Open Concept Family Room, Walkout toBackyard Retreat, Pattern Concrete, Inground Heated Pool,Magnificent Master with Walk-In Closet and Full Ensuite.
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GEORGETOWN OPPORTUNiTY!!Wonderful Family Neighborhood! Directly Across From Park.Detached 3 Bdrm Fernbrook Home On 54 x 120 Lot.Open Concept Living/Dining Room With Dark Laminate Flrs.Updated Kitchen with Walkout To Fully Fenced Backyard.Private Double Drive, Walking Distance To Schools/Shopping,Amazing Opportunity To Own! Must Be Seen!
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METRO PLACE CONDO!Beautiful South-Facing 1 + 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Luxury CondoLocated At ‘Metro Place’ Just Steps To Sheppard SubwayStation!! Spacious And Bright Layout Features 9’ Ceilings,Open Concept Kitchen & Living Area, Granite Counters,Separate Den, Large Master Bedroom W/ 4 Pc Ensuite.Includes Many Upgrades, Oversized Parking Spot, 24 HourConcierge And All Amenities. An Absolute Must See.
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RENOvATED 2 BEDROOM CONDOSpacious Open Concept Layout, Renovated ModernKitchen, Spacious Living Room, Formal Dining Room,W/O to Enclosed Balcony, Large Master Bedroom,Central Location, Close to All Amenities, Simply Mustbe Seen! Only $259,900!
PRiME ERiN MiLLSFabulous Impressive Detached 4 Bedroom 2 Storeywith 2 Family Room Layout, Approx. 2,800 Sq. Ft.,Formal Living & Dining Room, Family Size Kitchen, 2Fireplaces, Walkout to 2 Tier Deck, Landscaped Lot,Above Ground Pool, Plus Much More!
SOLD IN 1 WEEK FOR 116% OF ASKING!
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STUNNiNG ExECUTivE TOWNHOMESituated on a Quiet Court Location, Large Foyer,Custom Staircase, Open Concept Layout, StainlessSteel Appliances, Gourmet Kitchen, Open ConceptLiving Room,Walkout to Deck, Great for Entertaining,Finished Basement, Interlock, Amazing Value, SimplyMust be Seen!
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LOCATiON! LOCATiON! LOCATiON!2+1 Bedroom Freehold Townhome with 2 Full Bathsin Ideal Location! Steps to the Junction! 9 Ft Ceilingsthroughout, Combined Living and Dining Room, Eat-InKitchen with Walkout to Fully Fenced Backyard, Rare 2Car Parking, Excellent Transit, Schools and Walk score!
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SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 114% OF ASKING!
LUxURY WATERFRONT CONDO!!Spacious open concept suite with 10 ft ceilings,modern kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances,Elegant Laminate Floors, Floor to ceilingWindows,Walkout to Gorgeous 370 sq ft Terrace with Viewsof Lake and Park. Fabulous Amenities and Stepsto Transit, Must Be Seen Only $549,900!!
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!
6TH ANGUS GLENLuxurious Resort Style Boutique Championship GolfCourse Community, Sub Penthouse 1+1 Bdrm,Thousandsin Quality Upgrades, 2 Parking Spaces, Locker, 2 YearFree Maintenance Fee Plus 1 Year Individual Membershipto Angus Academy, Set Amidst Million Dollar Homes,20,000 Sq Ft of Outdoor Amenity Space, Being SoldUnder Assignment. Only $688,800!
THE HEART OF RiCHMOND HiLLFabulous Greenpark-Built 2 Bedroom Suite! Bright, SpaciousAnd Beautifully Upgraded Open Concept Layout FeaturingGranite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, 2 Full Baths,An Oversized Terrace/Balcony And Much More! AmazingLocation Close To Everything – Shopping, Restaurants, Transit,Theatres, Library, And Great Schools! Includes Parking Spot &Locker. Fantastic Value – Don’t Miss Out! Only $399,900!
SUPER VALUE $399,900!Spacious & Bright 3 + 1 Bedroom with 2 Baths ona quiet family friendly street. Separate Entranceto potential in-law suite. Freshly Painted, Newlypaved Driveway, New Roof Shingles, FunctionalEat-In Kitchen with backsplash, Hardwood Floorsthroughout. Plenty of parking! Must be seen!
GORGEOUS RENOvATED BUNGALOWBeautiful Detached 3 Bdrm with 2 Full Baths, Open ConceptLayout, Custom Kitchen with Island, Granite Counters andStainless Steel Appliances, Hardwood Floors, FinishedBasement with Fireplace, Wonderful Backyard Oasis withHeated Inground Pool, 2 Car Garage, Long Private Driveway,New Furnace, Family Neighbourhood Close to Schools and AllConveniences! An Absolute Must See! Only $499,900!
GRAND HIGH PARK MULTI UNITStunning Large 2.5 Storey Home with Addition, Stepsto Howard P.S., High Park and Subway/GO. Sought AfterLocation, 3 Gorgeous Self Contained Units, Each withOwn Laundry and Multiple Decks/Balconies. Detached 2Car Block Garage, Turnkey Property with Many Upgrades,Use as Single Family or Investment.
SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 117% OF ASKING!
LARGE 2 STOREY CONDO!Spacious 1,400 Sq Ft Unit Perfect for Family or Investor,Renovated Kitchen with Solid Maple Cupboards andNewer Appliances, Walkout from Dining Room to HugeBalcony with Ideal South View, 3 Large Bedrooms, Stepsto Kennedy Subway Station, GO, Shopping and CorvettePublic School/Park! Incredible Value! Only $139,900!
STUNNiNG END UNiT TOWNHOME!!Rare wide unit with 3 stories plus basement and 2separate entrances. Huge living and dining roomsplus ground floor family room with walkout to fencedyard. Large master with 2 walk-in closets and 5piece ensuite. Close to Lake, GO station and PortCredit. Must be seen only $549,000!!
MOvE-iN READY!Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with a walk-out toprivate backyard. Floor to ceiling glass sliding door withcustomized designer blinds. Kitchen with backsplash,built-in island, and ceramic floors. Renovated bathroomswith new sinks, vanities, fixtures, and ceramic floors.Painted in neutral colours and simply must be seen! Walkto schools, shopping and all amenities. Only $170,000!
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 $409,900!
ExECUTivE TOWNHOME!!Rarely Available End Unit in Demand Area Near EtobicokeCreek, Renovated Modern Kitchen, Formal Dining Room,Spacious Open Concept Living Room, Walk Out to LargeDeck Overlooking Tranquil Greenspace, ProfessionallyFinished Basement, Wet Bar & Rec Room Ideal forEntertaining, Master Bedroom Retreat, High DemandLocation! Only $479,900!
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!
ExECUTivE ROSEDALE HEiGHTSDetached 4 Bdrm, 2 Storey Nestled on Wide 40 FtLot, Wonderful Layout with Grand 2 Storey Foyer,Huge Kitchen with Walkout to Deck, Family Roomwith Fireplace, Large Master with Ensuite, FabulousThornhill Location, Steps to All Conveniences,407 and Promenade Mall! Must be seen!Only $899,000!
iNCREDiBLE FREEHOLD END UNiTAmazing 3 Bdrm Bronte Creek Home with WalkoutBasement, On Huge Pie Shaped Lot, StunningCoffered Ceiling with Pot Lights, Gourmet Kitchen withStainless Steel Appliances, Lovely Deck overlooksHot Tubs, Arbor and Custom Shed, Enormous PrivateFenced Yard, Steps to Great Schools in WonderfulOakville Location! Only $569,900!
HIGH PARK DUPLEXPrime Location, Gorgeous Victorian 3+1Bedroom 3 Storey, Separate Entrances, 2 HydroMeters, 2 Sundecks, Balcony, Thousands inUpgrades and Updates, Private Drive, FabulousOpportunity, Close to All Amenities! $999,900
ExECUTivE WOODBRiDGE 2 STOREYGorgeous Renovated 3250 Sq Ft, 4+1 Bdrm Estate onExclusive Street with Large 75 x 150 Ft Lot, MassiveGourmet Falcon Kitchen with Granite Island and Walkoutto Manicured Grounds Including Salt Water Pool, StonePatio and Gazebo. 2 Car Garage and Triple Private Drive,Separate In-Law Suite, An Absolute Showpiece at PineValley and Hwy 7! Only $1,199,000!
FABULOUS LOCATiON!!Luxury Custom-Built Home Located On Quiet Cul-De-Sac! Stunning 4 Bed, 5 Bath Open Concept Layout W/ FeaturesThat Include High Ceilings Throughout, Superior Finishes, Amazing Gourmet Kitchen W/Viking Appliances, NaturalStone Flooring, Large Master Bedroom W/ Spa-Like Ensuite, Finished Basement W/ Heated Flooring & Walkout, AndMuch More. No Expense Spared! Only $1,999,900
HIGH PARK INVESTMENT PROPERTY!Fully renovated, Completely Turnkey Legal Duplex Plus Nanny Suite! Over 300K Spent on New Kitchens,Bathrooms, Floors, Plumbing & Electrical, 3 Stunning 1 Bdrm Units Each with Ensuite Laundry! Private DoubleDrive with 3 Car Parking. Steps to Keele Subway, GO, High Park and Great Schools! Only $999,900!
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! $3,390,000!
EXECUTIVE 2 STOREY $849,900Detached 4 Bedroom, Main Floor Family &Laundry Room, Formal Dining & Open ConceptLiving Room, Oak Staircase, Master with FullEnsuite, Spacious Backyard, Double Garage,Fantastic Opportunity, Simply Must be Seen!
WYCLiFFE ExECUTivE 2 STOREYDetached Stunning 4 Bedroom with FantasticSunroom Addition, Skylights, Gas Fireplace,Renovated Custom Kitchen, Granite Countertop, MainFloor Family Room, Den, Professionally FinishedBasement, Large Lot, Interlock Drive, Great CourtLocation! Amazing Value!
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TORONTO BUNGALOWDetached 2 bedroom, open concept living room,formal dining room, gorgeous original woodtrim, separate side entrance, enclosed frontporch, large back yard, private front pad parking.Amazing value, simply must be seen.
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HEART OF CLARKSON VILLAGERenovatedExecutive4Bdrm2StoreyonaHighDemandCourtLocation, Renovated Modern Kitchen, Quartz Countertop,Heated Floor, Renovated Baths, Formal Dining Rm, OpenConcept Living Rm, Open Concept Family Room, Walkout toBackyard Retreat, Pattern Concrete, Inground Heated Pool,Magnificent Master with Walk-In Closet and Full Ensuite.
SOLD IN 1 WEEK FOR 112% OF ASKING!
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GEORGETOWN OPPORTUNiTY!!Wonderful Family Neighborhood! Directly Across From Park.Detached 3 Bdrm Fernbrook Home On 54 x 120 Lot.Open Concept Living/Dining Room With Dark Laminate Flrs.Updated Kitchen with Walkout To Fully Fenced Backyard.Private Double Drive, Walking Distance To Schools/Shopping,Amazing Opportunity To Own! Must Be Seen!
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METRO PLACE CONDO!Beautiful South-Facing 1 + 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Luxury CondoLocated At ‘Metro Place’ Just Steps To Sheppard SubwayStation!! Spacious And Bright Layout Features 9’ Ceilings,Open Concept Kitchen & Living Area, Granite Counters,Separate Den, Large Master Bedroom W/ 4 Pc Ensuite.Includes Many Upgrades, Oversized Parking Spot, 24 HourConcierge And All Amenities. An Absolute Must See.
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RENOvATED 2 BEDROOM CONDOSpacious Open Concept Layout, Renovated ModernKitchen, Spacious Living Room, Formal Dining Room,W/O to Enclosed Balcony, Large Master Bedroom,Central Location, Close to All Amenities, Simply Mustbe Seen! Only $259,900!
PRiME ERiN MiLLSFabulous Impressive Detached 4 Bedroom 2 Storeywith 2 Family Room Layout, Approx. 2,800 Sq. Ft.,Formal Living & Dining Room, Family Size Kitchen, 2Fireplaces, Walkout to 2 Tier Deck, Landscaped Lot,Above Ground Pool, Plus Much More!
SOLD IN 1 WEEK FOR 116% OF ASKING!
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STUNNiNG ExECUTivE TOWNHOMESituated on a Quiet Court Location, Large Foyer,Custom Staircase, Open Concept Layout, StainlessSteel Appliances, Gourmet Kitchen, Open ConceptLiving Room,Walkout to Deck, Great for Entertaining,Finished Basement, Interlock, Amazing Value, SimplyMust be Seen!
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LOCATiON! LOCATiON! LOCATiON!2+1 Bedroom Freehold Townhome with 2 Full Bathsin Ideal Location! Steps to the Junction! 9 Ft Ceilingsthroughout, Combined Living and Dining Room, Eat-InKitchen with Walkout to Fully Fenced Backyard, Rare 2Car Parking, Excellent Transit, Schools and Walk score!
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Homework 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 7-12.Drop-in.
w Tuesday, March 15Health Fair for 55+WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd. CONTACT: Danna McBride, 416-245-4395, ext. 223, [email protected] COST: FreeOur staff will be on hand to welcome you and answer ques-tions about York West Active Living Centre. Meet representatives from community organizations and businesses about their own unique services.
MysterionWHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Evelyn Gregory Library, 120 Trowell Ave.
CONTACT: Richard, 416-394-1006 COST: FreeA magic show featuring mentalism, the supernatural, spoon bending, mind reading, ESP and mad science.
French Conversation for KidsWHEN: 5 to 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Ma-ria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: FreePractice your French, learn and have fun. For ages six to 12, Drop-in. All levels welcome.
w Wednesday, March 16Casino Rama Day TripWHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-767-0231, [email protected] COST: $5Bus boards in parking lot at 8:15
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Théâtre Interactif avec Ludiwine - Ayaba et la Source MagiqueWHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Oak-wood Village Library, 341 Oakwood Ave. CONTACT: 416-394-1040 COST: FreeThis interactive show will take you to Benin, in West Africa. Sing, dance,
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w Thursday, March 17The Goose Girl: Puppet ShowWHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Oak-wood Village Library, 341 Oakwood Ave. CONTACT: 416-394-1040 COST: FreeThe Little Red Theatre presents a Norwegian folk tale about a goose girl named Astrid who falls in love with a sweet boy named Erik. No registration required, except for large groups.
w Friday, March 18March Break StorytimeWHEN: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. WHERE: Evelyn Gregory Library, 120 Trowell Ave. CONTACT: Richard COST: FreeDrop in to Evelyn Gregory Library for a special March Break storytime, featuring stories, songs and rhymes for children ages six and under with their caregivers.
featured eventw Saturday, March 19Charity Darts ShootWHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. CONTACT: Claudia LaTouche, 416-268-0409, [email protected] COST: $15 per personAdult darts tournament. Four person team costs $60 followed by doubles at $30. $20 from each team and $10 from each double will go to Ride For The Cure. Registration is open from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Play starts at 11 a.m. Cash prizes. Cash bar. Food available.
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“It’s a big deal. These recreation facilities are among the biggest in North America and offer high qual-ity classes for thousands of young people. But we have not invested, we have not kept up. We’ve heard over and over again how incredibly frustrating it is, how people arrange their schedule for days to keep hitting refresh on their computers to get their kids into programs.”
Tory promised that by 2017, the city’s antiquated online registration system, that was installed 20 years ago, will be replaced by an up-to-date software package. In the meantime, a team of city staff and IT experts will start work on a plan to make the existing system work better.
Part of the problem people experience now is that the system requires families trying to register for swimming lessons or summer camp to have done research to find out what programs exist near them. Once they’ve managed to log on and find their particular program, it’s full, and there’s no way to find out if there are other similar programs available at a different time or at a nearby location.
Tory said there might be things
the city can do to make that easier in the short term but the long-term solution will take at least a year.
“It’s a big task to modernize a city that let itself fall so far behind,” he said.
He did, however, promise Afra that he and the city would attempt to deal
with her problem of being shut out of her neighbourhood swimming pool programs because wealthier and more tech-savvy Torontonians beat her to the sign-up.
“I promise you, I promise you it’s going to be better next fall,” he said.
Registering for recreation programs in Toronto may be frustrating, but try it without high-speed internet, or a credit card, or a command of English.
Advocacy group Social Planning Toronto (SPT) says the children of recent immigrant families still trail behind Canadian-born peers in sign-ing up for city-run activities.
This is despite a string of policies passed at city hall to make distri-bution of activities and the general treatment of Toronto newcomers fairer.
In a report released last week, SPT said 32 per cent of the city’s newcomer children register for extracurricular recreation, compared to 55 per cent of children born in Canada.
Their source for this statistic is a Canada-wide federal survey done in 2005, but Sean Meagher, the group’s executive director, said it’s “not incon-sistent with the city’s own data.”
Young newcomers want to do more active things and get outside of their normal community, he said. “We are
not doing a great job of enabling them to do that.”
The city, however, passed a Recreation Service Plan and the Toronto Newcomer Strategy in 2012 partly to address such issues, plus the Toronto Youth Equity Strategy and a Parks, Forestry and Recreation Engagement Strategy in 2013, fol-lowed by a general poverty-reduction strategy last year.
In 2014, the city increased the number of community centres where programs are free (Priority Centres) from 23 to 39, concentrating on Toronto’s inner suburbs.
For people on low incomes near the other 95 city recreation cen-tres, programs can be free under the city’s Welcome Policy, and cli-ents of Ontario Works are already approved.
SPT, however, noted the Welcome Policy application form is only avail-able in English, and Meagher said many parts of the strategies above are not yet in place.
The group argues financial, lan-guage, transportation, and cultural barriers still block equal participation by newcomer youth, leading to “wor-risome trends” for the future.
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Mayor John Tory speaks about coming changes to the city’s registration sign-up systems for recreation programs during a press conference at the Regent Park Aquatic Centre.
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Registration for spring and summer recreation programs in York began Saturday, March 5
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A York faith-based group is offering a March break camp at Weston Park Baptist Church.
T h e c a m p , r u n b y Frontlines, is for children aged six to 12 and takes place 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 14 to 18 at 1871 Weston Rd.
S n a c k s a n d l u n c h w i l l b e provided, and activities will include swim-ming, nature walks, arts and crafts, movies and day trips.
The registration fee of $25.
Frontlines’ mission is to address “the pressing needs of Weston’s children and youth, engaging them with a Christian presence.”
Call 416-244-7017 for details.
w skate alongside area politicians next week
Neighbouring York South-Weston politicians are inviting the community
to a free March Break family skate Tuesday, March 15.
T h e e ve n t will be held at Amesbury Sports Clinic, 155 Culford Rd., near Lawrence
Avenue West and Keele Street, from noon to 3 p.m.
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Children are required to wear a helmet.
For more information, call 416-243-7984 or 416-395-6437.
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The clinic runs 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at 1652 Keele St. (one block north of Rogers Road).
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Sunrise and sunset will be one hour later than the day before.
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In the tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, the soothsayer warns Caesar to “beware the Ides of March” right around this time of year. Well, as the mid-month period in question approaches, I prefer to take a cue from William Nylander (and several other pro athletes in town), thank you very much.
You see, due to them, I find myself yearning for the I’ds of March, instead.
For example, I’d like to be down at the ACC catching a Leaf game right now.
I’d like it to be deadlocked after overtime, too.
Then I’d like to see the crowd spring to its feet in cel-ebration while Nylander and fellow rookies Nikita Soshnikov and Zach Hyman take turns scoring in the shootout, lead-ing the lads in blue and white to a victory.
Meanwhile, I’d like the farm team, the Marlies, from which the trio was recently loaned (along with Kasperi Kapanen and Brendan Leipsic, both since sent back) to be able to keep rocking and rolling with-
out them in the line-up.Then, once their Leaf stint
is over and all of them have been returned, I’d like to be on hand at the Ricoh Coliseum as the Marlies partake in what is expected to be a lengthy play-off run.
I’d also like to see the Blue Jays sign Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Bautista to new con-tracts before the end of spring training.
I’d also like to see the club be lucky enough not to have to read any medical reports featuring the words “elbow” and “pitcher” in the same sentence.
And I’d like to hear broad-caster Jerry Howarth exclaim-ing to listeners throughout spring training that “the Blue Jays are in flight.”
I’d also like to tip my hat to TFC, fresh of its stunning 2-0 opening upset of the New York Red Bulls.
You couldn’t ask for a better
start. They’re stuck on the road for the first eight games while their home BMO Field is being renovated.
I’d say that if they’re any-where near a .500 pace when they finally play their first home game in early May this could be some season.
I’d also like to see the Raptors keep the heat on the Cleveland Cavaliers at the top of the Eastern Conference.
And finally, while still on the topic of Raps, I’d like to pro-claim that I intend to eat the same pizza Jonas Valanciunas is towering over in those ads he’s in. So I can grow to be as tall as he is.
You won’t catch me making that boast out loud, mind you.Not with that nosy sooth-sayer lurking around every turn. With my luck that killjoy would overhear it and warn me to beware the I’ds of March, too.
The I’ds of March are upon us
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The TTC says it’s still trying to determine what caused a massive power outage lead-ing to a lengthy shutdown last week.
A fire at a hydro vault resulted in rows of dead street-cars and the shuttering of a lengthy stretch of the Yonge line during rush hour.
Mayor John Tory told media the fire was caused by a cave-in of the vault roof, said to have been the result of unknown vehicles driving on the Richmond Street sidewalk above. TTC officials have not confirmed that account, which the mayor said was related to him by CEO Andy Byford.
Stay tuned as the investiga-tion into the fire’s root cause continues.
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There was much scepticism expressed for claims from a residents group that the Davenport Overpass will result in a mass exodus from the neighbourhood.
T h e p r o j e c t , w h i c h Metrolinx wants to build to
boost GO train traffic, has taken heat from Davenport residents.
At a community meeting last week, the vocal anti-overpass group, Options for Davenport, said 40 per cent of the residents it canvassed vowed to move out of the neighbourhood if the bridge is built.
That claim was met with doubt and derision by Twitter users, some of whom promised to buy property in Davenport should some become available as a result of the bridge.
wSNOwY BIKE LANES IRK cYcLISTS
It was a mixed bag when it came to the city’s efforts to plow bike lanes during last week’s major snowstorm.
Fifteen to 20 centimetres of snow fell on Toronto, leading to frustrating travel conditions. Some cyclists were quick to praise rapid efforts at clear-
ing bike lanes in the storm’s aftermath. But others brought attention to unplowed snow on lanes, including along the Bloor Viaduct. On College Street, cyclists reported unsafe conditions as many as two days after the storm.
wcOLLEGE TO UNDERGO cONSTRUcTION
Get ready for some major construction work on College Street over the summer.
The street will undergo major renovations starting in June with watermain upgrades from Lansdowne to Rideau avenues.
To the east, TTC streetcar track replacement will take place at College and Bathurst streets from June 20 to July 22, and at Lansdowne from July 18 to Aug. 15.
Streetscape improvements from mid-June to November and installation of new lighting in Little Italy from August until December are planned.
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