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CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com Police appealed Monday to a specific witness to come forward in the murder investigation of 33-year-old Edwin Villon, who was found shot in the head on an Etobicoke street in September.

Officers from 23 Division responded to a call for unknown trouble outside 11 Midden Cres. (in the area of Martin Grove Road and The Westway) at around 7 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012.

Once on the scene, officers found Villon’s lifeless body, as well as a portion of a damaged hubcap “with distinctive aftermarket rims with a unique emblem” they believe came off the vehicle driven by the shooting suspect.

“Since that time, we’ve learned the following: shortly before or at the time of his death Mr. Villon had the care of a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder with very distinctive wheel rims and tires. And when Mr. Villan was shot, the suspect drove that 1998 Pathfinder from the area,” Det.-Sgt. Pauline Gray told media at Monday’s press conference at 23 Division.

Two days later, the Pathfinder was found set ablaze in the city’s northeast end in 42 Division.

Gray said police recently received information that a person or persons saw the Pathfinder with its distinctive >>>LATEST, page 23

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LEARNING CLINIC: The City of Toronto Parks and Rec along with players from Toronto Rock and Mimico Lacrosse held a learning clinic on Saturday at Ourland Community Centre. Here, Toronto Rock player Kyle Belton helps Mason Franco-Deryck with his skills.

See more photos from this event on page 19.

Lifeguards save Mimico man’s life Another life saved because of public-access automatic external defibrillator TAMARA SHEPHARD tshephard@insidetoronto.com Paul Andaloro’s early-morning swim at Gus Ryder Pool on Jan.

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collision reporting centres open longer As of yesterday, Toronto Collision Reporting Centres will be open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to midnight.

Drivers involved in propertydamage collision must report within 24 hours to a Collision Reporting Centre, a partnership between Toronto police, insurance providers and private enterprise.

Report your collision to either the Toronto North or East Collision Reporting Centre.

North Collision Reporting Centre is at 113 Toryork Rd. off Weston Road just north of Finch Avenue West. Call the centre at 416-808-3960.

East Collision Reporting Centre is at 39 Howden Rd., just north of Lawrence Avenue East, east of Warden Avenue. Call the centre at 416-808-4960.

If you get into a collision, the centre where you report it is now open longer.

seniors learn to surf the web, use email Two separate sessions of Islington Seniors’ Centre’s Computers Level 2: The Internet & E-mail workshops for people aged 55+ will begin this week.

Wednesday sessions begin on March 6, and Friday sessions begin March 8, with each workshop running for six weeks from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

The workshops include an introduction to the internet using Internet Explorer, site names, IP addresses, choosing an internet provider and search engines.

Islington Seniors’ Centre is located at 4968 Dundas St. W. The cost of the six-week program is $30. Space is limited, and registration required. Membership to the centre is also required.

For more information, email islingtonseniors@bellnet.ca or call 416-231-3431.

free workshop to help deal with chronic pain LAMP Community Health Centre will host a free Chronic Pain Management Workshop by the Arthritis Society this month.

The two-hour workshop gives participants the chance to learn new information and skills, dis-

cuss ideas and share experiences with others who have chronic pain or care about people who live with chronic pain. Trained volunteer facilitators help participants improve their understanding of chronic pain management, introduce different coping methods, and encourage them to take an active role in their own pain management.

The program is not designed to override treatment programs provided by health care professionals, but rather to complement conventional treatments and programs.

The workshop will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26 in the community room at LAMP Community Health Centre, 185 Fifth St. (north of Lake Shore Boulevard West).

Space is limited, so interested participants are urged to register now.

For more information, call 1-800-321-1433 ext. 3657.

award-winning author to read at humber Miriam Toews, award-winning author of The Flying Troutmans, A Complicated Kindness, and Summer of My Amazing Luck will do a reading at Humber College this week.

The acclaimed author will be reading from a selection of her works as part of Humber’s Liberal Arts and Sciences reading series on Wednesday, March 6 at noon.

The reading will take place at The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr. (at Lake Shore Boulevard West and Kipling Avenue).

For more information contact Ben Labovitch at 416-675-6622 ext. 3283.

march break camps available for kids It’s not too late to register your kids for one of the city’s March Break camps.

The city’s parks, forestry and recreation camps are available for the week of March 11 to 15 for three to 15-year-olds.

Camps offer a wide range of activities and adventures.

A variety of activity and specialty camps are available in neighbourhoods across Toronto.

Sign up for ski and snowboarding camp at Earl Bales Park and Centennial Park.

Artists may sign up for the Barbara Frum fine art camp.

A gymnastic camp will run at Northview Heights Secondary School.

There’s also a dance camp at Cedarbrook Community Centre, cheerleading camp at James S. Bell Community Centre and swim camp at Mary McCormick Recreation Centre.

Specialty camps include gymnastics, hockey, snowboarding, swimming, visual arts, cooking, science, dance, computers and tennis. Families may also drop in for tours and special programming at Colborne Lodge, Fort York National Historic Site, Gibson House Museum, Mackenzie House, Todmorden Mills Heritage Site and Spadina Museum: Historic House and Gardens.

Activity camps involve kids in arts and crafts, games, sports, special events, outdoor activities and local trips.

City of Toronto museums also offer day camps and drop-ins that run March 9 to 17. More information about costs, locations and camp details are available at www.toronto.ca/camps

SUNNY FOODMART ALBION CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING Toronto grocer Sunny Foodmart opened its fourth store Wednesday, inside a former Price Chopper in Etobicoke, in Toronto’s west end. Unique to this 37,000 sq. ft. store is a separate Halal meat area, as well as separate seafood and meat departments. The retailer’s owner, Bill Chen, opened the first Sunny Foodmart after immigrating to Canada from China 13 years ago.

The store also has an extensive produce section, with a large variety of fruits and vegetables. A large variety of produce is part of Sunny’s strategy to cater to a wide number of ethnic consumers. Chen says the neighbourhood surrounding his store is made up primarily of South Asians,Columbians,Italians and Filipinos.

On opening day, the store was busy and customers seemed impressed. Fareha Haidary, originally from Afghanistan, said Sunny Foodmart is meeting her neighbourhood’s need for fresh, affordable ethnic products.

Before the store opened,she had to catch a bus to shop at either a No Frills or Bestco,another ethnic grocer.

Another shopper, Beverley Smart, was impressed by the variety of fresh produce from her native Jamaica, such as Jamaican yellow yam.

Wednesday’s opening was attended by Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, who congratulated Chen on creating jobs and for meeting the needs of multicultural shoppers in Toronto, along with a host of other guests and dignitaries, including Toronto Mayor Rob Ford; Senator Jun Tobias Enverga; Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Spot of Ontario; Vincent Crisanti, Councillor, Etobicoke North; Bas Balkissoon, MPP, Scarborough-Rouge River; Chin Lee, Councillor, Scarborough Rouge River; Counsel Hongnuo Zhong, Consulate-General Of The People’s Republic Of China in Toronto; and many more.

For more information,visit www.sunnyfoodmart.com.

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Sherway Gardens’ shoppers support children’s charity with $40K donation CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com It was Christmas in February for Sleeping Children Around the World last week, as Sherway Gardens presented the Etobicoke-based charity with a cheque for $40,726.88 – the proceeds of the shopping centre’s award-winning Santa Experience.

Dave Dryden, chairman of Sleeping Children Around the World, said those funds will translate into 1,164 bedkits (consisting of a mattress, pillow, sheet, blanket, mosquito net, clothing, towel and school supplies) to be distributed to children from countries all around the world – from India, Kenya, and the Philippines, to Uganda, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Honduras and Bangladesh.

“What I love is the fact that it’s because of kids and Santa Claus that that many kids in other countries get a gift – so it’s just like Christmas for them, too,” he said at Thursday’s cheque presenta-

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Sherway Gardens donated $40,726.88 to Sleeping Children Around The World last week. Andy Traynor, general manager of Sherway Gardens, (right) presents a cheque worth $40,726.88 to Dave Dryden, chairman of Sleeping Children Around The World.

tion, noting the organization distributes bedkits to more than 70,000 kids each year.

“I’ve been on probably 20 distributions and it’s always

a humbling experience. What I get out of it more than anything else is a sense of respect for the children and their parents and caregivers, because

of what they are living through – and the fact that they are still living through it in a positive way.”

Since 2002, 100 per cent of proceeds from the wildly popular Santa Experience at Sherway Gardens have been donated to Sleeping Children for a grand total of nearly $290,000. Those funds have gone towards bedkits for nearly 6,000 children worldwide over the years.

“What I love about it is that we’ll get pictures soon of the children who have received the bedkits, so it becomes personal. We get to see the looks on these children’s faces when they receive them,” said Lisa Resnic, Sherway’s senior marketing director. “For that, we thank our customers, because they’re the ones raising the money. They’re very loyal to the Santa Experience.”

Twelve years ago, at the behest of their then-resident Santa, Sherway Gardens evolved past the traditional photo-with-Santa and developed an interactive, half-hour

Santa Experience whereby kids get to participate in singa-longs, dancing and story time alongside Santa, plus get the opportunity to share their Christmas wishes and pose for informal pictures with the big guy.

And the results have proven positive: “I heard this year that for some families, it’s now part of the Christmas tradition in their home to come and visit Santa at Sherway because it’s so theatrical,” Resnik added, noting that what she likes best about the program’s partnership with Sleeping Children is its ‘children helping children’ focus.

Sleeping Children Around the World provides bedkits to children of any race and/ or religion who will benefit most – typically those located in underdeveloped and developing countries. No portion of any bedkit donation is spent on administration, as 100 per cent of all monies donated reach needy children.

For more information visit www.scaw.org

Madbakh after-school program helps to empower youth CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com Madbakh Women’s Initiative recently launched a new afterschool program at St. Philip’s Lutheran Church – an interfaith initiative in the heart of Etobicoke aimed at empowering children and families.

The Madbakh Family Centre After School program, which runs out of The East Mall and Rathburn Road area church on Tuesdays and Saturdays in partnership with Midaynta Services, is an extension of the programming

Madbakh has been running at different locations around Etobicoke for nearly a decade, said Halima Saad, executive director of Madbakh.

“We’ve run for many, many years, but with St. Philip’s Church, it’s a big space and we are getting the support of the ministry and community.” she said, noting that the program used to run out of the Eatonville Library and George Hull Centre, among other venues.

“It’s going to be a win-win for the community. The children will get support for their

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Etobicoke MP Ted Opitz, Halima Saad, Pastor Tuula Van Gaasbeek and Silverthorn Collegiate principal Sam Iskandar chat during the opening.

homework...and the parents will stay with their children and they will get the support

of volunteers with other issues that they have.”

Citing the Madbakh Family centre After School program’s ‘holistic’ approach, Saad said that while students from Grades 1 to 12 get assistance with their homework from volunteer teachers and tutors, their accompanying parents – usually mothers – are invited to take part in on-site sewing clubs and cooking and nutrition sessions, or just sit and network with other mothers and volunteers.

Program director Annette Hutcheon said the key to the

program’s nine-year success is to “keep it simple.”

“It’s been something that started from a very simple idea and it has become really a great program and we’re so happy with the way it’s gone.

It’s sort of taken on a life of itself – it can be run anywhere, at any time, at any level, by any group,” she said.

Anyone wishing to volunteer or parents wishing to attend the after school program with their children are asked to contact Halima Saad at halimasaad@yahoo. ca or 416-830-4594.

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Planning better roundtables

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he city’s Chief Planner, Jennifer Keesmaat, hosted the first in a series of roundtables Feb. 26 where residents could speak to her, and 12 city building experts, about the city’s future. our view What a brilliant idea, especially when City Hall often feels like More locations a place where residents are not heard. well worth the The city is facing many chaladditional cost lenges – chief among them, transit. However, there are many others on the horizon as we move toward building a truly world-class city with an ever-increasing population. Those very challenges should be seen as great opportunities, and Keesmaat’s roundtables will, hopefully, help harness them.

The first roundtable discussed the concept of designing and creating public spaces, in the hope of enhancing the public realm. The roundtable discussed partnerships between the city and its agencies, private developers, and BIAs. This morning, the topic was ‘The Resilient City’ – a discussion on how to achieve a vibrant, strong and resilient city. As things change – demographics, environment degradation, income, access to healthy food, infrastructure, etc. – how does a city stay resilient?

But all praise aside, there is a glaring issue: these roundtables take place at City Hall between 9 a.m. and noon – which limits this process from the get-go. Most people work during those hours. If the city is truly interested in public engagement, the roundtables should be open to more Torontonians by having one session during the day, another one at night – and perhaps across the city.

It is this point that is most important when considering the April 2 topic: ‘The Next Generation Suburbs’. Discussing the suburbs during the day at City Hall seems short-sighted. And, the idea of calling anywhere other than the old city of Toronto a ‘suburb’ also breeds a disconnect across the city. It definitely doesn’t ‘build’ a common direction.

Every neighbourhood has its own unique needs.

The needs of north Etobicoke are not the same as central North York or south Scarborough. They are definitely not the same as those of downtown Toronto.

We realize opening the roundtables may be more costly, but this is a cost well worth absorbing in order to engage the entire city – especially if the promise of these roundtables is to produce, according to the city’s website, a “series of actions that will identify immediate steps and set the stage for future initiatives.”

Write us The Etobicoke Guardian welcomes letters of 400 words or less. All submissions must include name, address and a daytime telephone number for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters. Copyright in letters remains with the author but the publisher and affiliates may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms. Letters can be sent to letters@ insidetoronto.com, or mailed to The Etobicoke Guardian, 175 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, ON, M2H 0A2.

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Snap away: Every picture tells a story

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ou called me, Boss?” I asked, as I knocked on the door of the head honcho of The Guardian himself, none other than Samuel Metroland III. “Come on in, Jamie. But before we begin, now how many times have I told you not to refer to me as Boss?”

“About a gazillion, I guess. My apologies.”

“You know how much I hate formalities. So let’s make a pact, OK? None of this silly Boss stuff, anymore. From now on, please just call me Mr. Metroland III.” “Will do, Boss.”

“Uh, uh, uh.”

“Oops. I mean, will do, Mr. Metroland III.” “Much better. Now let’s get down to the purpose of this little meeting. Did you bring your new column photo with you as we discussed?”

“I most certainly did.

I have it right here in my briefcase. I was kind of

jamie wayne BUT SERIOUSLY curious, though. Was there a problem with the old one?”

“Oh, heavens no. It was a tad out of date, that’s all.”

“And just how tad are we talking, may I ask?”

“Well, let’s just say it looked like it was taken back when the Leafs won the Stanley Cup and leave it at that.”

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Well, let’s just say it looked like it was taken back when the Leafs won the Stanley Cup and leave it at that.

“Come on now. Don’t you think you’re exaggerating? You know very well the Leafs haven’t won the

Cup since 1967.”

“Actually Jamie, I was talking about the ’42 Leafs.”

“Very funny, Boss.”

“Uh, uh, uh.”

“I mean, very funny, Mr. Metroland III.” “Perfect. Anyhow, let me just have a quick peak at the new photo so I can authorize it and you can get back to work.”

“Voila.”

“Now that’s more like it.

Unlike the last version, this photo looks like it could have been taken today.”

“Very funny, Boss. You know very well it was taken today. You’re the one who booked the appointment.”

“Uh, uh, uh.”

“I mean, very funny, Mr. Metroland III.” “Hmmm. Now, that’s odd. On closer inspection, as good as this photo looks, something seems to be missing that was part and parcel of your previous one.”

“Are you sure?”

“Positive. Something that the other image had in abundance is definitely lacking. Hold on. Let me check my notes. Maybe that will provide the answer. Ah ha, of course.

Now I’ve got it. It’s your hair. It’s disappeared. And I have nobody but myself to blame for that omission.

I specifically told you all I wanted was a headshot only. So, as per my instructions, you made it a point not to include that long, flowing mane of yours this time. Sorry. My bad.”

“Very funny, Boss.”

“Uh, uh, uh. Remember our deal.”

“I mean, very funny, Mr. Metroland III. Darn, I keep forgetting.”

“Not to worry. You’ll get the hang of it eventually.”

Jamie Wayne is a lifelong columnist, who takes writing very seriously. The topics?

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Aggressive parents make Ford should not have his enemies at his table stroller situation worse To the editor: Re: ‘Strollers are a problem, TTC rider confirms,’ Letters, Feb. 7 In a recent issue of The Guardian, Y. Vitale comments: ‘it is obvious that the TTC chair Karen Stintz has not ridden on the TTC lately during rush hour’. It appears one of the benefits of being the TTC chair is that you don’t have to do this. Karen Stintz claims that she was unaware of this problem until a rider voiced her disapproval through a media outlet.

When she complained that too many strollers blocked the aisles of buses, she spoke for hundreds of TTC riders who have experienced the inconvenience and sometimes danger that they are subjected to, especially seniors.

The 37 Islington northbound route is an example of already crowded buses made more so by strollers blocking the aisles. From my observation, these mothers, often overweight, force their strollers through standing passengers and usually have two or three children in tow. They plunk these children onto the seats reserved for seniors

and the disabled, and defy anyone to challenge them.

Their aggressiveness frightens the seniors, who were raised in a different era when courtesy was taught and practised.

Unable to secure the seats they’re entitled to, they are left hanging on to the railings for dear life when the driver makes jack-rabbit starts and stops.

D. Holloway

To the editor: Regarding Councillor Adam Vaughan not getting a seat on the mayor’s executive committee.

I see no reason whatsoever for the mayor to place anyone on the executive committee who does not fully support him. That would be akin to Prime Minister Stephen Harper or Premier Kathleen Wynne placing a New Democrat in their cabinets.

The fact not a single councillor from Toronto-East York Community Council sits or has sat on the executive committee since 2010 confirms my reference to provincial and fed-

eral cabinets.

Out of 12 councillors representing those wards, only Mary Fragedakis might have an outside chance of being considered.

The other 11 councillors all proudly claim leftist roots. Why would any politician surround themselves with the enemy? Mayor Rob Ford has already swallowed the bitter pill through Karen Stintz that it is not always a good idea to keep your friends close and your enemies even closer.

It is just too bad that there are so few conservatives on council from

which Ford can select from.

But, that is par for the course as it is usually the people who are “socially engaged” that run for any political office, eventually. Ford needs to surround himself with people who believe in his mandate and who are stricter conservatives than he is.

Toronto is spending annually a billion dollars more than it actually needs to run and manage this city, simply due to the leftist agendas of the past 15 years. What Ford does not need is someone on his executive that loves to spend public money.

Clifford J. Layne

A lot of work lies ahead for Ontario’s new premier To the editor: Seeing as former premier Dalton McGuinty ‘performed extremely well’, I’m sure Premier Kathleen Wynne should have no problems defending his record; particularly as she was in cabinet and took part in those decisions.

I found what happened to former education minister Laurel Broten interesting.

Obviously she had made enemies with the teachers unions while car-

rying out the government’s mandate of finding efficiencies. Her reward for diligently carrying out this unpleasant but necessary task – being sacrificed for political expediency. Any future Liberal cabinet minister given similar tasks might well consider Broten’s fate.

It’s also worth noting the Opposition’s role is serving the Ontario electorate’s best interests, not propping up the Liberal government until an election is called.

When an election does occur, I intend to gauge the candidates’ answers to the following three questions before casting my vote: 1. What are the plans to reduce the deficit and balance the budget?

2. What action is to be taken to clean up the energy fiasco?

3. Will law enforcement be equally applied to all in future?

The third question, in my opinion, is most important.

McGuinty’s timidly cowering in

the background while the police took little if any action during the Caledonia protests and the recent ‘Idle No More’ incidents is the most shameful blot on his legacy.

The Liberal cabinet, including Wynne, shares responsibility for this mess.

The winner of the next Ontario provincial election, whoever it is, clearly has their work cut out for them.

John Winegarden

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six on six The Guardian sits down with a prominent member of the community and asks six questions. We feature their answers on page 6.

This week: Russ Ford, LAMP Community Health Centre Subject: Providing better health care for Etobicoke residents The Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network serves 1.15 million Torontonians, including people in south Etobicoke, and currently has the highest number of adults without a primary care physician in Ontario.

Russ Ford, executive director of LAMP Community Health Centre, a non-profit, multi-service health centre offering an integrated approach to healthcare services in south Etobicoke, addressed the issue with The Guardian.

Taking an integrated approach to health care

by Tamara Shephard

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What is the current situation in the Toronto Central LHIN with people unattached to primary care physicians?

St. Joe’s has the highest number of unattached people coming to their emerg in the city. It’s not great in our area because we just don’t have a lot of providers. Some of them have recently retired, which has made the situation so much worse.

People who are unattached are tending to use the emergency room as their health-care provider and that’s probably the most expensive way to provide health care.

One per cent of the people take up a lot of the health care. But a lot of that is appropriate.

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How does that impact patients?

Typically, they go to emergency. There is no continuity, no follow up. It’s not good health care. Ideally, (Ontario’s) Health Links will save the system money and provide better health care. It will also link people up with specialists,

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That one per cent to some degree is people in palliative care, and that’s expensive.

But then there’s that whole other group from one per cent to 10 per cent who can be identified and need to be hooked up to some kind of a primary care provider.

It’s not only about hooking them up, but hooking them up to the most-appropriate care provider. If you can reduce costs for those five per cent of people then you’d have money savings, which you could reinvest back into health care.

like a dietician. With all due respect to family physicians, dieticians know more about diet then they do. But people go to their physician for information about diet. Why not refer a person who spends all their time dealing with that?

How does that impact organizations including LAMP that does provide many services primary care physicians do not?

In the long run, it probably will increase our capacity. A lot of fee-for-services’ physicians don’t have the variety of services that we provide. If this thing works the way it’s supposed to in a few years, they would refer more to LAMP for other services like chiropody or speech pathology and we would be resourced to handle that increased volume.

That’s how I ultimately see this working out.

You don’t want to stick a chiropodist in every

doctor’s office. The demands for those kinds of (seniors’) services is very high. In each area, it could be LAMP, St. Joe’s, you’d have a more specialized service. LAMP is one of the few primary care providers that are in the Health Links’ program at the moment because it is just getting off the ground. At this point, there has not been a lot of take up in the private physician world, which will come I suppose.

It’s easier to work with organizations.

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What was the outcome of a recent LHIN conference aimed toward ensuring every resident has a primary care physican?

It was all about how we’re going to implement Health Links and how we’re going to move forward on this. It’s starting with primary care, institutions like community health centres and hospitals.

We’re i n a n o t h e r He a l t h L i n k i n Mississauga with our satellite that has a Family Health Team that has 50 doctors.

That’s easy to organize.

In the Lakeshore particularly, there are

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How can more patients be referred to family doctors?

Referrals are nowhere near what (the LHIN) thinks they should be. Part of it is doctors can’t keep up with all the services in the community. They don’t know somebody opened up a diabetic clinic. It’s really hard if you’re in a solo (physician) practice to keep up with that. They keep talking about

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solo physicians who aren’t really linked to the system. How do you call it a system if nobody is linked?

Ultimately, further down the road I think the days of a doctor practising a solo practice is pretty much coming to an end. It’s not efficient.

If we can provide more supports like other kinds of services to physicians, you could get more people seen and get better care.

the idea to create a phone number a doctor could call to say, ‘I need a dietician.’ They would connect them. It takes the emphasis off the doctor to know all the resources in the community.

They’ve got to make it as easy as possible if it’s going to work.

What can the Ministry of Health do to move this forward?

The first task for many of them is to identify: who are these high-use patients? Once you know who they are, it is a matter of trying to figure out a way to connect them to a provider.

Part of that ultimately is electronic health records.

If you have doctors all on the same e-Health system and they can actually

communicate patient information online, it is going to make that whole idea about a system so much better. The ministry has put a staggering amount of money into e-Health.

That information highway is part of the system and it critical to it. It will make it a lot easier.

But I think we are years away from that.

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Andaloro swims at the south Etobicoke pool three times a week and rides his bike 100 kilometres a week.

His heart surgeon repaired his heart, damaged when leads from his pacemaker began shredding his heart muscle, he said. But doctors remain at a loss to explain why his heart stopped.

“My surgeon came in to see me a couple days later. He told me, ‘I didn’t think you were going to make it,’” Andaloro said in an interview.

Toronto EMS maintains more than 1,300 AEDs across the city. EMS trains more than 13,000 citizens each year on CPR, AED and First Aid, including Gus Ryder Pool staff.

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“The quick work of the lifeguards and the community staff before paramedics arrived was critical to Mr. Andaloro’s recovery,” Pollock said.

When CPR is combined with the use of an AED in those early minutes, an individual’s chance of surviving a cardiac arrest increases by up to 75 per cent, Pollock said.

That morning, lifeguard Alessandra Filice saw Andaloro floating on his back, eyes closed, his face and mouth submerged in the water. She began frantically blowing her whistle.

Filice jumped in the water to pull him out. Fellow lifeguard Kristy Blair began CPR. Lifeguard Cristine Vicek called 911, and ran to get the AED that would save Andaloro’s life.

Once the lifeguards applied the AED to Andaloro’s chest, it gave a shock. Blair continued CPR for two minutes. The AED indicated no further shock was required.

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Dr. Arta Bedaj

International Women’s Day March 8

Family Physician Dr. O.K. Medical Center Dr. Arta Bedaj is a family physician that graduated from the 2009 Family Medicine residency program at the University of Manitoba. At that time she obtained her CCFP from the College of Family Physicians. Her special interests include women’s and children’s health.

Offering her patients only the most advanced

cosmetic procedures she has undergone extensive training in cosmetic and rejuvenation therapies. Dr. Bedaj is dedicated to educating patients about prevention, and is devoted to teaching medical students and residents. Dr. Bedaj is still accepting a limited amount of new patients.

1278 The Queensway 416-848-9795 www.drok.ca

Ola Lukaczyn

Branch Manager Alterna Savings and Credit Union Since immigrating to Canada from her native Poland 24 years ago, Ola has worked in the banking industry for more than 20 years. Joining Alterna Savings in 2000, Ola’s member-focused attitude has helped her build strong and lasting relationships with her membership and led her to become the Manager of the Alterna Savings Lakeshore branch.

According to Ola, “Banking services have become commoditizedtothepointwhereit’s hardtodecipher between one financial institution or another. Today it’s not about where you bank but who you bank

onship that’s formed.” with, and the relationship The Alterna Savings Lakeshore branch has a strong team of dedicated financial experts who help find products and services, plus provide financial planning, suited to the needs of its members, and not the other way around.

“At our Lakeshore branch, we see our members as more than an account number – they are people with unique financial goals and dreams”, says Ola. Book an appointment, or drop by an Alterna Savings branch to experience the difference membership makes

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Dr. Caroline Oczachowski

Founder, Artistic Director The Kingsway Conservatory of Music

Family Physician Dr. O.K. Medical Center

Since 1995, Sharon Burlacoff has channelled her intellectual energies, love of teaching and passion for music into the development of The Kingsway Conservatory of Music. “My mission is to provide a secure, healthy and inspirational environment to teach, learn and make music.”

KCM has grown into an essential and vibrant resource for musical development, an artistic ‘hub’ for the community in which Sharon was born and raised. KCM now boasts a stunning home of its

Dr. Oczachowski grew up in nearby Windsor, ON and attended Poznan University of Medical Sciences in her family’s home country of Poland.

She then completed a three year preventive and family medicine residency at Emory University in Atlanta Georgia, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year.

Dr. Oczachowski loves the full scope that is family medicine and has particular interests that include

dios elegant gathering spaces own – spacious studios, spaces, room to grow. The faculty of consummate music professionals reflects Sharon’s high standards.

Programs are continually honed to meet the needs of the community. In addition to private lessons on all instruments, KCM offers baby classes, Early Childhood Musicianship programs, choirs, glee club, orchestras, drum circles, and a fantastic roster of summer‘camp’ opportunities. It’s “Inspired Learning”at KCM, with an inspired leader at the helm.

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women’s health, prevention and integrative medicine. Throughout her training, she had the privilege to work and study in various countries including Brazil, Taiwan and Thailand to learn various health systems and practices to better care for a multicultural population.

She has now been with Dr. O. K. Medical Center team for a couple of months and is still currently accepting new patients.

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are key financial drivers For more than a century the financial services industry has focused on men as the primary target for individual insurance and retirement savings.

The tide has changed as women have surpassed men in their educational careers. A Statistics Canada report from 2007 stated that 61.5 per cent of undergraduate degrees and 54.6 per cent of master’s degrees are held by women. As a result, women have become the dominant economic force in our society.

According to Mike Aziz, vice president of sales at Desjardins Financial Security, women’s purchasing power extends to all areas because they tend to control of most of these decisions for themselves, their families and other dependents. In fact, women influence: • 91 per cent of home purchases • 80 per cent of health spending • 90 per cent of financial decisions Actually according to a study by the Boston Consulting Group, Canadian women control 67.2 per cent of all household spending. That’s a lot of purchasing power in our economy.

“What’s interesting is that while many women today are able to assert their independence through their lifestyle and career choices, many still find personal financial

planning to be very stressful,” says Janey Leslie, a certified financial planner with Desjardins Financial Security.

“Statistically, women live longer than men, they play a key role in family care-giving and decision-making, but they are often in a more vulnerable financial position. So, it’s essential that women create a financial plan that can support their current and future needs and lifestyle.”

Getting started: • First, think about what you would need financially to protect your family in case of an emergency like an illness or a job loss.

• Second, know where your money’s going. Review your budget to identify any wasteful spending and make a goal of paying down your debt once and for all.

• Third, create a savings plan for your retirement and for a rainy day • Fourth, review your life insurance coverage.

Products like disability insurance, extended medical insurance and critical illness insurance allow you to focus on healing instead of your cash flow.

To learn more about creating a solid financial plan, talk to your financial advisor.

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Dr. Olena Klipitch was born in Lviv, Ukraine. She earned her Doctor of Dentistry Degree in 1993 from the IvanoFrankivsk National Medical University in Ukraine. After immigrating to Canada, Dr. Klipitch was accepted to the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at the UniversityofWesternOntarioandobtainedherDoctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2004.

Dr. Klipitch strives to continually stay abreast current therapies and knowledge. She participates actively in

continuing education and is dedicated to the newest advancements in cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Klipitch offers multiple treatments including crowns/bridges, implants, and Invisalign. She uses only the most modern, proven techniques to create magnificent smiles. She is a member of the Ontario Dental Association, Canadian Dental Association, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, and The American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

1278 The Queensway 416-848-9790 www.drok.ca

Marlies Hendricks Practioner Hendricks & Assoc., CPA, CGAs (“H&A”) Marlies Hendricks is a Licensed Public Accountant in Ontario (auditor level), Certified General Accountant and Licensed US Public Accountant conducting business weekly in New York.

Education is vital to serve the Toronto communities ever changing demands of

small business accounting & corporate/personal CRA tax filing requirement.

The “H&A” team strategizes with clients on small business and their personal tax.

We really like to work with energetic Canadian small business corporations who have a desire to make a profit!

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Dr. Amy Bishai

Evelyn Brett

Founder & Operator, Bloor West Physiotherapy

Evelyn Brett MCSP, MCPA, Chartered Registered Physiotherapist, is widely credited as shaping the way Physiotherapy is practised in Ontario today. Evelyn is the founder and director of Bloor West, & High Park Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics.

Established for over 50 years this centre is the largest and most renowned independent Physiotherapy and Orthopaedic Rehab centre in Ontario, boasting a full time multidisciplinary team of over 35 professionals.

Early in her career, Evelyn’s enthusiasm and love

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for the profession led ed to her appointment as Head Physiotherapist at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Evelyn later established the Bloor West Physiotherapy, Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre. Evelyn has had a long and distinguished career having been a National Examiner for graduating Physiotherapists in Canada, a member of the Board of Directors of the Humber River Regional Hospital, and in 2009 was honoured to be one of 25 Canadian Physiotherapists selected to take part in a Canadian humanitarian mission to war torn and post genocide Rwanda.

2150 Bloor St. W. 416-767-8717 www.physiotherapybloorwest.com

Family and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Amy Bishai, surrounds herself with a team of experienced and professional women from office coordinator to the hygienists to the dental assistant. Together, they successfully provide high quality and caring dental services to families in the Etobicoke area.

Dr. Bishai is a graduate from University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. She is a member of the Canadian Dental Associations and the American Dental Association as well as an active member of the Toronto Academy for Cosmetic Dentistry and

Canadian Association of Cosmetic Dentistry. She is experienced in providing trusted,state of the art dental care for adults and children.

Dr. Bishai and her team work to provide a wide range of dental services in a friendly and relaxed environment. They offer restorative and general dentistry including white fillings, implants, dentures and extractions as well as cosmetic dentistry such as veneers, crowns, bridges, professional whitening and periodontal treatments.

4335 Bloor St. W. 416-622-1917 AmyBishai.com

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Dr. Nadia Carcea, DDS Dentist Dr. O.K. Dental Center

Dr. N. Carcea graduated with honors from the Moldova State University of Medicine and Pharmacy. After completing her Master’s in Restorative Dentistry, and laterreceivingherPhDatthesameuniversity,shejoined the N.Testemitanu’s Faculty of Dentistry teaching staff.

In 2010 Dr. Carcea graduated from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. Over the last 18 years she has enjoyed all aspects of general dentistry including

eating healthy beautiful smiles. dental implants creating She is fluent and can communicate with patients in English, Ukrainian, Romanian and Russian to suit the modern Ontario environment.

Dr. Carcea is a member of the Ontario Dental Association, Canadian Dental Association, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

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Lorraine Kennedy Vosu

Write a business plan. Getting thoughts written out in black and white can be a good organizational step. Listing the type of business, marketing ideas, competition, and financial data is a good place to start.

Secure funding. Businesses require start-up capital. Some small business owners have their own savings they’ll be devoting to the business, while others solicit investors. The majority of business developers apply for a business loan. This is where a business plan can be an asset.

Also, grants may be an option.

Secure legal representation.

There are certain business laws and employee laws that an individual will need to know to avoid

fines and other legal recourse.

Securing legal representation ahead of time can help prospective business owners navigate the legal system.

Budget and plan for marketing and advertising. It’s important to get the word out about the new business. Think about community-based forums that can advertise the new business. A Web site and newspaper advertising, both in print and online, can be a good starting point.

It can be a few years before small business owners start to realize a profit on their efforts. So don’t give up too easily and soon another successful “Jane” will be part of the economy.

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Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine & Owner of Etobicoke Naturopathic Clinic

Doctor of Audiology & Founder of Toronto Hearing Services Lorraine Kennedy Vosu is a College registered Doctor of Audiology. Early in her 37 year career, she was appointed Chief Audiologist at Toronto Western Hospital, and lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. 13 years later she established Toronto Hearing Services, starting with the Audiology Centre in North York, and soon after Markham Stouffville Hearing Services in Markham and West End Hearing Services in Etobicoke.

Since 1988 Lorraine Kennedy Vosu and her team of professionals continually strive for excellence, providing leading edge care in both assessing the

Becoming a business owner is a goal for maney women. Starting a business is seldom easy, but the process can be streamlined when a person knows the steps to take.

Female entrepreneurs are collectively known as “Janes,” and they are a big part of the continent’s financial landscape. For women who want to become Janes, there are certain steps to take to develop and launch a business. There are many resources and steps that can help women start a company.

Find a mentor. Look online for organizations that provide free resources for the female small business owner. Individuals also can connect with current business owners in the neighborhood and pick their brains.

auditory system and fitting the latest technology hearing aids. She wins numerous awards annually, including Certificates for Excellence in Continuing Education and Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Clinic.

Visit torontohearingservices.com to learn about the comprehensive services she offers. If you or your loved ones are experiencing difficulty hearing, book an assessment today.

Founder and Director of Etobicoke Naturopathic Clinic, Dr. Rosemary is proud to open the doors of this state-of-the art clinic and bring a full range of natural health care services to the Etobicoke area.

“I have had a lifelong passion to help people feel and look their very best. My goal in opening this multiservice clinic is to offer people a beautiful, inviting and spa-like atmosphere to enjoy while providing the very best in science-based complementary and

alternative medical services. ” Dr. Rosemary has a special interest in weight loss and detoxing, nutritional counseling, digestive issues, hormone balancing, mood and behavior issues and natural skin rejuvenating and anti-aging approaches. She is also Board Certified to perform Vitamin Drip therapy. Her clinic offers patients access to Registered Massage Therapy, Stress Management Counseling, Colonics and Infrared Saunas.

Markham: 905-471-4327, North York: 416-498-4151, Etobicoke:416-233-8581

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Gabrielle Bush, Brenda Dix and Beatrice Chachel are the women behind the success of students at MPS Etobicoke.

For 35 years, first as Mississauga Private School, then as MPS Etobicoke, we have been committed to an excellent education for every student in our care, in every way we can.

We are now thrilled to introduce you to our new “Newton’s Grove School” which will be housed in a brand new, state-of- the –art building at 140 Queen’s Plate Drive.

Our new Newton’s Grove campus will give us an environment that will fully support all that we do, and free us to focus on our commitment to deliver a great education by engaging every student.

At Newton’s Grove, we continue to embrace what is best in the traditional and the cuttingedge. We believe in the growth of the whole student.

A challenging, structured academic program together with our high engagement program of music, arts, drama, computers, physical and extracurricular activity, provides our students with a wellrounded, holistic education. Standards are high.

Class sizes are small. We are much more than your average public school for much less than your typical private school.

If you are interesting in learning more about MPS and our new Newton’s Grove Campus, please call us to arrange a visit at 416-745-1328. We look forward to meeting you.

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Dentist Dr. O.K. Dental Center

Dr. Lucy Lavrov was born in Siberia, Russia. She graduatedin1988fromtheOmskMedicalInstitute Faculty of Dentistry with high distinction. In 2000 Dr. Lavrov attended a program for foreign trained dentists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. In 2010 she graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry.

She is a member of the Ontario Dental Association, Canadian Dental Association, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Lavrov is committed to improving her knowledge and skills and routinely participates in continuing education courses.

1278 The Queensway 416-848-9790 www.drok.ca

Christina Zentena

Child Care Operator/Principal, Etobicoke Montessori School

I have had the honour and privilege to care for young children in Etobicoke for the past 18 years, since 1995.

Etobicoke Montessori School’s staff is a team that takes pride in nurturing and teaching children in some of the most formative years of their lives, from age 2 1/2 through 6. We follow Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy of Etobicoke

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teaching and guide each child to be the best that he or she can be.

The vision for Etobicoke Montessori School was to create a private preschool for young children in a home like setting.

I would be happy to offer you a tour of our preschool by appointment. We are now organizing Registration for September 2013.

4 La Rose Avenue 416-246-9896 www.etobicokemontessorischool.ca

Monica Thapar

Sales Representative, Re/max Diamond Realty Inc., Brokerage Monica Thapar a household name in Central Etobicoke. She has worked in the community for over a decade and has been #1 Listing Salesperson* out of 36,000** sales associates in Central Etobicoke *** (W9) (2006-2012).

This great achievement did not happen overnight or easily. Monica started the business with a personal debt over $200,000 incurred partly through the birth of her son, who was an IVF baby.

In a business that requires a lot of commitment of time and money, Monica promised herself she would succeed with three ideals: hard work, honest work, and remaining focused on the final goal.

Her hard work paid off! Today, Monica is one of the top 100 Teams of Canada in Re/max, trains other sales associates,

and gives back thousands of dollars to the community that tha hatt puts food on her table.

Despite all her success, Monica remains true to herself and her clients. She has a passion for great customer service, values honesty and hard work, and has a great sense of humor that puts her clients at ease within minutes of meeting them. Seniors also have a special place in Monica’s heart.

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Megha Madan Owner/Jewelry Designer, Sai Vachan Creations As a young girl born and raised in New Delhi, Megha Madan first began her career as a Fashion Designer, by opening a workshop in Delhi.

Her main focus was to make a place where everybody could come in, feel comfortable and enjoy her creativity, wearing original hand made accessories.

Her first exposure to the jewelery making industry was when she was 15 years old.

Her uncle was already in the industry where she was fascinated and captivated by the colours, sparkle and the beauty of gems, beads and metals. The fact that combining these elements created beautiful jewelery captivated her.

Megha Madan is a multitalented individual with a background of modeling, doing projects with Vardhaman, Fuji Film, Lakme, Century Mills and many more. She also is an experienced choreographer.

She has travelled around the world and gained a lot of experience and inspirations along the way. Exposed to numerous multicultural experience Megha’s designs are dynamic and unique.

Megha’s collections use Swarovski (standard) crystals, precious metals, pearls, semi-precious stones and bold colors.

Every piece is handcrafted showcasing her

personality and style.

“My insipiration for designing accessories is to accentuate the confidence and elegance of chic women. Each piece is culmination of my lifelong passion for jewelery design along with over 20 years in Fashion Industry, a degree in Fashion Designing and a devotion to create innovation” “My exclusive collection is created for a modern style with symbolic amulets sculpted in gold, sterling silver, stainless steel and highlighted with radiant custom-cut gemstones and iridescent hand-selected pearls. I combine distinct elements of architecture, textiles, nature and symbolism that feel innately familiar yet artistically progressive. It is my commitment to create quality pieces that provoke thought, incite inquiry and tempt playfulness” Sensational, provocative and absolutely luxorious – these are the words which come to mind while describing designer Megha Madan’s collections.

Among other accomplishments Megha is a wife and mother of two boys. She juggles between her career and her family with full devotion, quality time and balance.

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JAMES S. BELL JUNIOR MIDDLE SPORTS AND WELLNESS ACADEMY

OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013 6:30 - 8:00PM Please join us to see the program offerings of this new Elementary Academy.

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Visit us online at:

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TTC wins award for Victoria Park reno The TTC announced it has received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ 2013 Sustainable Communities Award for its eco-friendly renovation work at Victoria Park station, which was completed in 2011.

The station now has a new bus bay, a green roof and more windows creating opportunities for natural lighting. Chair Karen Stintz accepted the award at the TTC’s board meeting last week.

ttc signal upgrades to close subway Parts of the Yonge University Spadina subway line will be closed on weekends for the next three weeks as work continues on the TTC’s signaling system upgrades.

On the weekends of March 9, 16 and 23 there will be no train service between St. George and Union stations.

To compensate, the TTC will run shuttle buses and more streetcar service on the Dundas 505 line. The work is part of the TTC’s

rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT switch to an automatic train control system set to debut around 2016.

art to be displayed on hoarding walls Artwork will soon adorn a retaining wall part of GO Transit’s Strachan Avenue Overpass work.

Strachan Illustrated: A Showcase of Community Art will showcase work by artists on the temporary wall lining the venue, north of East Liberty Street. Contributors include students from Niagara Street Junior Public School, Liberty Village BIA and Strachan House.

contraflow bike lanes approved Da ve n p o r t M P P Jo n a h Schein, who had been seeking clarification from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, said he received confirmation contraflow lanes are a go.

The lanes allow cyclists to travel in both directions on some one-way streets. But work couldn’t continue until the province confirmed the lanes were legal as the provincial Highway and Traffic Act prohibits two-way travel down a one-way road.

free gas for smarter commuting Not-for-profit group Summerhill Impact is looking for participants for its vehicle measurement program and is hoping free gas is an incentive to sign up.

Shuttle is a one-month program where people have their driving patterns monitored for the first two weeks. Following that, they are given an additional two weeks to reduce their driving amount by 10 per cent. Everyone who completes the program gets a free gas card. For details, contact www. summerhillimpact.ca Rahul Gupta is The Guardian’s transit reporter.

His column runs every Tuesday. Reach him on Twitter: @ TOinTRANSIT

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ONTARIO PROVIDING MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPORT AND RECREATION Ontario Government Building Strong, Fit Communities

DR. SHAFIQ QAADRI,

Ontario is helping people of all ages and abilities get active, stay fit and live healthier.

MPP

Member of Provincial Parliament Etobicoke North CONSTITUENCY OFFICE 823 Albion Road Etobicoke, Ontario M9V 1A3 Tel: 416-745-2859 Fax: 416-745-4601 SQaadri.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org www.ShafiqQaadri.com

The Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund is now accepting applications for 2013-2014. This fund will enable eligible local, regional, and provincial sport and recreation organizations to implement innovative programs and services that: • Increase opportunities for participation in sport and recreation.

• Educate Ontarians about the important role physical activity plays in their health.

• Provide training in areas such as coaching, youth development, and volunteer development.

Building a more active province can directly contribute to positive economic and social outcomes such as increased labour force productivity, improved student achievement and the social strength of individuals and communities.

Supporting healthy, strong communities is part of the Ontario Government’s commitment to provide all Ontarians with access to local and provincial programs that help them live healthier, more active lives.

“Participation in sport, recreation and physical activity helps build strong communities in Ontario. Getting involved in these activities — whether as a participant, competitor, coach, official or volunteer — encourages social interaction, contributing to a greater sense of community identity and social cohesion.”

— Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport • The Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund replaces the Healthy Communities Fund which previously funded integrated health promotion projects.

• The Statement of Interest deadline for provincial projects is Feb. 6, 2013 and the application deadline for both provincial and local/regional projects is March 19, 2013.

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Next Catch-22 Toronto police charge three in suspect wanted for fraud ticket-selling investigation break and enter This week’s Catch-22 Tuesday most wanted is 32-year-old Kenneth William Marche.

Marche, who is known to frequent the Lake Shore Boulevard West area of Etobicoke, is wanted on two counts of break and enter, two counts of theft under, two counts of mischief under, attempted theft under, and two counts of failure to comply with probation.

South Etobicoke’s 22 Division is now asking the community for their assistance in finding Marche.

Anyone who sees the accused is urged to call 911, while anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 22 Division at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

Launched last month, Catch-22 Tuesday is a new police program in 22 Division

Kenneth William Marche

that sees the name, picture, and alleged crime of one of south Etobicoke’s most wanted broadcast over both traditional and new medias each week in the hope that someone in the community will recognize them and contact police with information about their whereabouts.

For more information on the Catch-22 Tuesday program, follow 22 Division on Facebook or @the22news on Twitter.

A man and two women were arrested this week and are now facing nine charges in connection with a ticketselling investigation in 22 Division.

Police allege that the male accused produced fraudulent concert and hockey game tickets using a computer, then advertised those tickets in online classified ads on websites like Kijiji using a false name, phone number and email address.

Victims would contact the male accused, who would then allegedly make arrangements to meet near malls and other public areas to sell the fraudulent tickets for an agreed upon price.

The ticket purchasers would then meet with one of the female accused, who would allegedly pose as a relative of the man and sell the tickets for the prearranged price.

The tickets have since been identified as fraudulent.

On Wednesday, Feb. 27, police arrested Michael

Courtesy photo/TORONTO POLICE SERVICE

Michael Heys−Walsh, 22, Jessica Diamone, 22, Krystal Lafontaine−Garcia, 22, face charges in a fraudulent ticket-selling investigation.

Heys-Walsh, 22, Jessica Diamone, 22, and Krystal Lafontaine-Garcia, 22, all of Toronto, in connection with the ticket-selling investigation.

Heys-Walsh has been charged with: four counts of fraud under; four counts of uttering a forged document; possession of the proceeds of crime; and possession of controlled substance.

Diamone has been charged with: two counts of fraud under; and two counts of uttering a forged document.

Lafontaine-Garcia has been charged with: fraud under; uttering a forged document; and possession of the proceeds of crime.

Police believe there may be more victims, and have released the photographs

of the accused. contact police Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

Or tips can be submitted online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

Driver flees scene after crashing into house early Sunday Police are still looking for the driver of a car that crashed into a house in north Etobicoke early Sunday morning.

According to Const. Clint Stibbe, on March 3 police received the call for a personal injury collision at 172 Mount Olive Dr. at around 12:11 a.m.

Police arriving on the scene found the abandoned black Acura, but no trace of the driver – although witnesses report seeing people leaving the scene shortly after the crash.

“The car left behind, but they’re still trying to determine who the driver was,” Stibbe said, adding that no

one inside the house was injured.

Police are still investigating.

car crashes into bus near royal york A 54-year-old Toronto woman was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries Sunday morning after crashing her car into

a bus in south Etobicoke.

Const. Clint Stibbe said police responded to the collision call at Royal York Road and Hillside Avenue on March 3 (north of Lake Shore Boulevard West) at around 9:53 a.m.

“A 2004 Honda was (travelling) westbound on Hillside Avenue at a high rate of

speed. The vehicle, as it was approaching the stop sign at Royal York Road, swerved around a stopped vehicle and crossed all lanes of Royal York Road, where it struck a stopped TTC bus,” he said.

The driver of the vehicle suffered serious, but non-lifethreatening injuries, while one occupant of the bus suffered

minor injuries. No charges have been laid, as police continue to investigate the cause of the crash, Stibbe added. “(Police) are looking to see what exactly happened – whether there was either a possible mechanical or medical issue that caused the collision,” he said.

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One on One with Miriam Toews WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. WHERE: The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr. CONTACT: Ben Labovitch, 416-675-6622 ext. 3283 COST: Free Hear, question and meet Miriam Toews, author of The Flying Troutmans. Miriam will read selections from her works and answer questions from the audience.

Nordic Pole Walking Demo WHEN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Islington Seniors’ Centre, 4968 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: 416-2313431, islingtonseniors@bellnet.ca COST: Free Learn how to use proper techniques to get the most health benefits from walking and using Nordic Poles.

Lower Your Taxes WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Eatonville Library, 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd. CONTACT: Peggy Ho, 416-3945270 COST: Free Learn about the tax and incomebuilding advantages and disadvantages of each investment type.

Etobicoke Horticultural Society WHEN: 8 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Lambton Kingsway Junior Middle School, 525 Prince Edward Dr. CONTACT: Barbara Yake, 416-233-9795, www.gardenontario.org/site.php/ etobicoke, ehs.by@bell.net COST: Free Meeting features guest speaker Kim Delaney, a ‘bring and buy’ table, a lucky draw, and a flower competition/show. Kim Delaney is the guest speaker and her topic is ‘Seed Saving in the City’. Refreshments are available.

w Thursday, March 7

The Chat Room Self-Help Group for Women with MS WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Islington/Anglesey area, Anglesey Boulevard CONTACT: Lynn Lacco-

TDSB Ward 3 Forum Meeting WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Park Lawn JMS, 71 Ballacaine Dr. CONTACT: Debbie Wagdin, 416-3931972, Debbie.Wagdin@tdsb.on.ca COST: Free Toronto District School Board Trustee Pamela Gough invites parents and residents to a presentation about parent engagement and Parent Reaching Out Grants.

Please register if child minding is required.

Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting www.etobicokeguardian.com. Read weeks of listings from your Etobicoke neighbourhoods as well as events from across Toronto.

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fable frontman: Ojibway author and storyteller Richard Wagamese speaks to Grade 11 students at Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School recently as part of a Grade 11 English curriculum that focuses on the stories of First Nations Canadians. Wagamese shared a fable he wrote, then described his personal experience of stereotypes and growing up in foster homes with emotion and humour. His latest novel, Indian Horse, was recently a finalist in CBC Radio's Canada Reads competition.

hee, 416-967-3032, lynn.laccohee@ mssociety.ca COST: Free Women with multiple sclerosis get together for social interaction.

Pre-registration is required. Meeting location will be provided after registration.

w Thursday, March 7

Lakeshore Environmental Gardening Society Meeting WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Long Branch Public Library, 3500 Lake Shore Blvd. W. CONTACT: chair@ legsetobicoke.ca COST: Free Meet fellow gardeners, share tips, and exchange seeds and plants.

w Friday, March 8

St. Philip’s Community Cafe WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: St. Philip’s Parish Hall, 60 Dixon Rd. CONTACT: 416-247-5181 COST: Free Drop in for a visit and enjoy some quiet time with friends and neighbours. Books, card games, board games and chit chat.

Kingsway Women’s Club Tea WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Markland

Wood Golf Club, 245 Markland Dr. CONTACT: Carol Spratt, 416-2337887 COST: $10 Carlo Balistrieri from Royal Botanical Gardens, offers a virtual tour of the gardens and will talk about the interesting programs created to encourage visitors to regularly enjoy these gardens.

w Saturday, March 9

Ask an Expert: Investment Research WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Richview Library, 1806 Islington Ave. CONTACT: 416-394-5120 COST: Free Members from the finance faculty and alumni of the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto will provide an overview of investment research and be available to answer your questions. Call to register.

Financial Seminar.

WHEN: 4 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Kingsview Village Junior School, 1 York Rd. CONTACT: Kingsview Village

“I “I smell smell bluebells, bluebells, and and suddenly suddenly I’m I’m nine nine years years old old again.” again.”

Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 416245-6863, kingsviewsdachurch@ gmail.com COST: Free Learn how to protect yourself and loved ones from unexpected situations such as job loss, illness or death. Learn about risk tolerance and asset allocation for your investments.

w Sunday, March 10

50s and 60s Dance WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 101, 3850 Lake Shore Blvd. W. CONTACT: Joyce Edwards, 905-278-9003, joyced1931@rogers.com COST: Members $5, guests $7 Jukebox the Band entertains the crowd.

w Monday, March 11

Etobicoke Camera Club WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd. CONTACT: info@ etobicokecameraclub.org, etobicokecameraclub.org COST: Free Judging architecture is the focus of tonight’s meeting.

Stress Management Through Restorative Meditation WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd. CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416-394-5247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free This class includes 20 minutes of

meditation and 40 minutes of stressrelieving stretches. Bring own yoga mat. Register in advance.

w Tuesday, March 12

March Break Programs WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Humberwood Library, 850 Humberwood Blvd. CONTACT: Grazyna Grochot, 416-394-5210, ggrochot@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Tuesday: brain teasers and riddles; Wednesday: BINGO; Thursday: movie; Friday: silent storytelling with Noriko Yamamoto.

West Toronto Stamp Club WHEN: 6:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Fairfield Seniors Centre, 80 Lothian Ave. CONTACT: don.hedger@gmail. com COST: Free Evening includes silent and live stamp auction.

get listed!

The Etobicoke Guardian wants your community listings. Whether it’s a church knitting group or a music night or a non-profit group’s program for kids, The Guardian wants to know about it so others can attend. Sign up online at insidetoronto.com to submit your events (click the Sign Up link in the top right corner of the page).

ETOBICOKE HOCKEY LEAGUE TYKE DIVISION SATURDAY, MARCH 9 ◗ Winnipeg vs. Philadelphia (Albion Arena, 1501 Albion Rd., 8:50 a.m.) ◗ Calgary vs. Ottawa (Albion Arena, 1501 Albion Rd., 9:40 a.m.)

active@insidetoronto.com WEST MALL LIGHTNING ATOM DIVISION

POKE CHECK

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 ◗ Team 3 White vs. Team 1 Blue (Centennial Arena Rink West, 56 Centennial Park Blvd., 8:50 a.m. ) ◗ Team 2 Red vs. Team 4 Silver (Centennial Arena Rink West, 56 Centennial Park Blvd., 9:40 a.m. )

ETOBICOKE HOCKEY LEAGUE NOVICE DIVISION

WEST MALL LIGHTNING

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 ◗ Winnipeg vs. Philadelphia (Albion Arena, 1501 Albion Rd., 7 a.m.) ◗ Calgary vs. Ottawa (Albion Arena, 1501 Albion Rd., 7:50 a.m.)

PEEWEE DIVISION SATURDAY, MARCH 9 ◗ Team 3 White vs. Team 1 Blue (Centennial Arena Rink East, 56 Centennial Park Blvd., 8 a.m. ) ◗ Team 2 Red vs. Team 4 Silver (Centennial Arena Rink East, 56 Centennial Park Blvd., 9 a.m. )

ETOBICOKE HOCKEY LEAGUE ATOM/MINOR PEEWEE DIVISION SUNDAY, MARCH 10 ◗ Winnipeg vs. Philadelphia (Albion Arena, 1501 Albion Rd., 7 a.m.) ◗ Calgary vs. Montreal (Albion Arena, 1501 Albion Rd., 7:50 a.m.)

WEST MALL LIGHTNING BANTAM DIVISION SATURDAY, MARCH 9 ◗ Team 2 Red vs. Team 4 Silver (Centennial Arena Rink East, 56 Centennial Park Blvd., 10:50 a.m. ) ◗ Team 3 White vs. Team 1 Blue (Centennial Arena Rink East, 56 Centennial Park Blvd., 12 p.m. )

ETOBICOKE HOCKEY LEAGUE PEEWEE/BANTAM DIVISION SUNDAY, MARCH 10 ◗ Winnipeg vs. Philadelphia (Albion Arena, 1501 Albion Rd., 8:50 a.m.) ◗ Calgary vs. Ottawa (Albion Arena, 1501 Albion Rd., 9:40 a.m.)

ETOBICOKE HOCKEY LEAGUE MIDGET DIVISION FRIDAY, MARCH 8 ◗ Winnipeg vs. Calgary (Albion Arena, 1501 Albion Rd., 6:55 p.m.) ◗ Vancouver vs. Detroit (Albion Arena, 1501 Albion Rd., 7:55 p.m.) ◗ Philadelphia vs. Boston (Albion Arena, 1501 Albion Rd., 8:55 p.m.)

FAUSTINA SPORTS CLUB (HOUSE) TYKE DIVISION SATURDAY, MARCH 9 ◗ Play It Again Sports vs. Cal-Matrix (MasterCard Centre, 400 Kipling Ave., 10:55 a.m.) ◗ Bubbles & Squeak vs. Etobicoke Oldtimers (MasterCard Centre, 400 Kipling Ave., 11:45 a.m.) ◗ Leger’s Awnings vs. Sussex Strategy Group (MasterCard Centre, 400 Kipling Ave., 12:50 p.m.)

FAUSTINA SPORTS CLUB

UPCOMING GAME Winnipeg vs. Calgary at Albion Arena, March 17, 8:50 a.m.

(Peewee/Bantam Division)

◗ Minor Novice Fury Select vs. Leaside White (MasterCard Centre, 400 Kipling Ave., 6:40 p.m.) ◗ Midget Fury Select vs. Parkdale (MasterCard Centre, 400 Kipling Ave., 8:40 p.m.) ◗ Under 21 Fury vs. Vaughan (MasterCard Centre, 400 Kipling Ave., 9:40 p.m.)

HUMBER VALLEY HOCKEY TYKE DIVISION SATURDAY, MARCH 9 ◗ Twisters vs. Dragons (Long Branch Arena, 75 Arcadian Circle, 11:10 a.m.) ◗ Hawks vs. Tigers (Long Branch Arena, 75 ◗ Arcadian Circle, 12:05 p.m.) ◗ Grizzlies vs. Cobras (Long Branch Arena, 75 Arcadian Circle, 1:10 p.m.) ◗ Stingrays vs. Roadrunners (Long Branch Arena, 75 Arcadian Circle, 2:05 p.m.)

QUEENSWAY CANADIENS HOCKEY

SELECT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

TYKE DIVISION

Staff photo/IAN KELSO

Etobicoke Bulldogs House League held a hockey game between Philadelphia and Calgary at Pine Point Arena on Sunday. Here, Philadelphia goaltender Jordan Venapro stretches to get the puck as a Calgary’s A. Leonardelli tries to put it in the net. Calgary won the game by a score of 6-2.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 ◗ Kevin Kane Penguins vs. The Rec Room (Mimico Arena, 31 Drummond St., 9:25 a.m.) ◗ Reel Stars vs. Children’s Dental (Mimico Arena, 31 Drummond St., 10:20 a.m.)

QUEENSWAY CANADIENS HOCKEY NOVICE DIVISION SUNDAY, MARCH 10 ◗ Hockey 101 vs. Canadian Scale (Mimico Arena, 31 Drummond St., 7:30 a.m.) ◗ Kassel’s Pharmacy vs. Kevin Kane-Royal Lepage (Mimico Arena, 31 Drummond St., 8:25 a.m.)

QUEENSWAY CANADIENS HOCKEY PEEWEE DIVISION SUNDAY, MARCH 10 ◗ Kipling Queensway Mall vs. Superior Auto Collision (Mimico Arena, 31 Drummond St., 11:20 a.m.)

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◗ McDonald’s Islington vs. Thorncrest Ford (Mimico Arena, 31 Drummond St., 12:15 p.m.)

QUEENSWAY CANADIENS HOCKEY ATOM DIVISION SUNDAY, MARCH 10 ◗ Atom Team White vs. Atom Team Blue (Mimico Arena, 31 Drummond St., 1:15 p.m.) ◗ Atom Team Orange vs. Atom Team Black (Mimico Arena, 31 Drummond St., 2:10 p.m.)

WEST MALL LIGHTNING TYKE DIVISION SATURDAY, MARCH 9 ◗ Team 3 White vs. Team 1 Blue (Centennial Arena Rink West, 56 Centennial Park Blvd., 10:40 a.m. ) ◗ Team 2 Red vs. Team 4 Silver (Centennial Arena Rink West, 56 Centennial Park Blvd.,

11:40 a.m.)

WEST MALL LIGHTNING MINOR NOVICE DIVISION SATURDAY, MARCH 9 ◗ Team 3 White vs. Team 1 Blue (Centennial Arena Rink West, 56 Centennial Park Blvd., 7 a.m. ) ◗ Team 2 Red vs. Team 4 Silver (Centennial Arena Rink West, 56 Centennial Park Blvd., 7:50 a.m. ) WEST MALL LIGHTNING NOVICE DIVISION SATURDAY, MARCH 9 ◗ Team 2 Red vs. Team 4 Silver (Centennial Arena Rink East, 56 Centennial Park Blvd., 7:10 a.m. ) ◗ Team 3 White vs. Team 1 Blue (Centennial Arena Rink East, 56 Centennial Park Blvd., 9:50 a.m. )

WEST MALL LIGHTNING MIDGET SENIOR DIVISION SUNDAY, MARCH 10 ◗ Team 4 Silver vs. Team 5 Yellow (Centennial Arena Rink East, 56 Centennial Park Blvd., 9 a.m. ) ◗ Team 1 Blue vs. Team 3 White (Centennial Arena Rink East, 56 Centennial Park Blvd., 10:10 a.m. ) ◗ Team 2 Red vs. Team 6 Green (Centennial Arena Rink East, 56 Centennial Park Blvd., 11:20 a.m. )

NEW SPORTS SCHEDULE

The Etobicoke Guardian publishes a community sports schedule every Tuesday.

High school sports coverage will continue once games resume after the March Break.

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Toronto Council voted to send $6 million in overbudget revenues toward arts and culture programs.

A report to the committee recommends the lion’s

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The bylaw sets out rules for everything from the type of parking allowed at multi-residential buildings to the niceties of locating crematoriums.

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PASS THE BALL SPORTS FANS: Clockwise from top right: Toronto Rock player Kyle Belton helps Mason Franco-Deryck with his skills during a free learning clinic for kids hosted by City of Toronto Parks and Recreation department along with players from Toronto Rock and Mimico Lacrosse at Ourland Community Centre on Saturday; Jackson Salajka gets a tip on scooping from his dad John; children participate in a drill during the event; James S. Bell Middle School’s Angela Fedorouk, left, defends against an attack from Lambton-Kingsway’s Nicolette Dmytryshyn.

The home team Tigers lost the Grade 8 Invitational Volleyball Tournament after the Lambton-Kingsway Lightning came from behind to win the third set 15-8 and take the championship match; Lambton-Kingsway Junior Middle School’s Ellen Taylor, left, and Nicolette Dmytryshyn reach for the ball, while James S. Bell Junior Middle School’s Dalia Soto-Ricardo defends the play; Dalia Soto-Ricardo of James S. Bell sets the ball as teammate Samantha Morrison, left, looks on.

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With warm weather just around the corner, it’s time to start choosing a summer camp for the kids.

Just outside of Fergus, Camp Nokomis is home to boys in July and girls in August. Established over 55 years ago, the camp offers 50 youths ages 7 to 16 a safe, fun filled overnight camp surrounded by nature.

While lodging in cabins, campers take part in canoeing on Belwood Lake, archery, swimming in an expansive heated pool,

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Etobicoke Centennial Choir presents Haydn, Brahms The Etobicoke Centennial Choir will present Franz Joseph Haydn’s Te Deum and Johannes Brahms’ German Requiem next month.

The Saturday, April 6 performance will feature soloists Brenna Conrad, soprano, and David Yung, baritone, under the direction of conductor Henry Renglich, music director of the Etobicoke Centennial Choir.

The show takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd. Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door, or call 416-769-9271 to pre-order.

For more information about the concert or the choir, go to www.etobicokecentennialchoir.ca, email info@etobicokecentennialchoir.ca or call 416-622-6923.

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Lakeshore Arts and Humber College’s new lunchtime speaker series Spark Plugs continues next week with special guest Joan Schafer of The Red Car Producers.

On Monday, March 11, from noon until 1 p.m., Schafer, during her presentation of ‘Power to the People: the New Media Environment’, will explore the question: how has social media transformed what we watch and how we watch it?

All interested participants are invited to bring their lunch to Humber College’s L Space Gallery (room L1002) at the Lakeshore Campus, 21 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr., and join others in the community to learn some-

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assembly hall hosts upcoming art show The Assembly Hall will host Fleeting Moments Art Show from March 14 until April 11.

Presented by artist Janice Ykema, the show will feature a selection of acrylic paintings “capturing fleeting moments, captured by the artist’s mind in part finding parallels between nature and the human condition.”

A reception will take place on Thursday, March 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome and admission is free.

Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Ykema will be in attendance every Saturday).

For more information, call 416-338-7255.

join singers across canada and in space You’re invited to bring out the recorder, ukulele and steel pan drum and join all Canadians in singing I.S.S. (Is Somebody Singing) on Monday, May 6.

The Coalition for Music Education, which raises the awareness and understanding of the role music education plays in Canadian culture and promotes the benefits music education brings to young people, released this year’s song – I.S.S. (Is Somebody Singing), which was written

by Canadian Space Agency Astronaut and musician Chris Hadfield and Barenaked Ladies’ Ed Robertson.

“The coalition is calling out to millions of Canadians to help us Fill the Skies with Music and unite our nation in song,” said Holly Nimmons, coalition executive director, in a release.

“We’re inviting music makers of all ages and backgrounds to learn I.S.S. (Is Somebody Singing) so we can join together on Music Monday, May 6, in our annual coast-to-coast-tocoast simultaneous concert.

Music Monday celebrates the power of music and gives a national voice to young music makers.”

School music programs and musical groups from all genres across Canada can now access free downloads through the Coalition’s Music Monday website MusicMonday.ca Hadfield, a veteran of two space shuttle missions, will soon become the Commander of the International Space Station (ISS) – a first for any Canadian. Hadfield will speak live from orbit on the International Space Station during Music Monday.

Visit http://music.cbc. ca/#/concerts/ChrisHadfield-and-BarenakedLadies-ISS-Is-SomebodySinging-2013-02-05 to see Chris Hadfield, The Barenaked Ladies and the Wexford Gleeks perform the song.

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“We’ve been given information that there is somebody out there who has seen this vehicle and my hopes are they not only saw the vehicle, but saw the driver as well,” Gray said, appealing to any such witnesses to call the Homicide Squad at 416-808-7400.

At the time of the shooting, the driver of the Pathfinder was described as white, aged 30 to 40, 5’11”, 190 pounds, and last seen wearing a long-sleeved shirt, a lightcoloured beige baseball cap, and dark beige pants.

Gray called this latest break in the case a “rewarding” development.

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Police officers found a portion of a damaged hubcap “with distinctive aftermarket rims with a unique emblem” they believe came off the vehicle driven by the shooting suspect.

we’re still moving forward on Mr. Villon’s murder,” she said, declining to comment on what the motive might have been.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Squad at 416-808-7400, or Crime Stopper anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR to CRIMES (274637).

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City crews will be out in double the usual numbers this week to patch and repair potholes on Toronto’s streets.

Nearly 100 personnel (or 25 to 30 crews) will be out on the streets this week and in the coming weeks, the chair of the city’s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee announced last week.

“With the freeze-thaw cycles that have taken place this past winter, there is always an increase in the number of potholes on our roads,” Don Valley East Councillor Denzil MinnanWong said in a statement late last week. “Our crews work hard throughout the winter, when not involved in snow operations, to fix potholes in order to prevent the situation from worsening in the spring.”

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