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Canada’s top general talks future of armed forces Etobicoke-raised Gen. Thomas J. Lawson took over helm of Canadian Forces in October In an Etobicoke Guardian exclusive, Canada’s new Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas J. Lawson shares Canadian Forces’ priorities in an era of a cost-cutting TAMARA SHEPHARD tshephard@insidetoronto.com

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anada’s top general leads the end of a decade’s service in Afghanistan as Canadian Forces enter a new reality of budget cuts and awaits a future decision on the air force’s next fighter jet.

Gen. Thomas J. Lawson, an Etobicoke native, was promoted to his current rank and appointed as the Canadian Forces’ Chief of the Defence Staff last October.

Canadian Forces’ combat role in Kandahar has transitioned into training Afghan troops until the mission ends and the last Canadian soldier comes home in August 2014.

That costly overseas’ operation ended, the federal Conservative government wants savings from the defence department, part of a government-wide initiative to reduce the deficit.

Lawson has already cautioned “there is very little fat” in a time of budget restrictions and belt tightening to find efficiencies and refinements. Defence Minister Peter MacKay has said administrative areas in the Canadian Forces will face cutbacks as the government puts more emphasis on front-line capability.

“But we really are working with far more Canadian taxpayer dollars than we had say a decade ago.

And we’re doing it at a time when Canadians greatly admire men and women in uniform for the tremendous performance, operational excellence we’ve established and displayed in Canada and around the world on behalf of Canadian interests.”

Last month, MacKay reported in a speech to the Economic Club that in the fiscal year 2011-12, the Department of National Defence spent $3.3 billion on capital

restructuring of forces, post-Afghanistan combat, and reflects on his 37-year military career in the Royal Canadian Air Force since he graduated from Kipling Collegiate.

expenditures and $7.5 billion in operations and maintenance.

MacKay said the government has “increased significantly” defence spending, citing strategic airlifts to support operations in the high Arctic and new Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicles starting next year.

There are always opportunities to do things “more efficiently and effectively,” MacKay said.

Lawson said he sees a greater opportunity for Canadian Forces to focus on its role in defending Canada, as its time in Afghanistan winds down.

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“I think there is going to be more of an ability of the Canadian Armed Forces to focus on their roles and responsibilities in defending Canada and Canadian security right here at home,” Lawson said of the Canadian Forces’ changing focus.

“Operating in the high Arctic on behalf of Canadian sovereignty, helping Canadians with natural challenges such as floods, fires and hurricanes. And helping with things like monitoring maritime approaches to the nation, search and rescue across the country, even things becoming more and more apparent like cyber threats to our financial industries.”

But, the general stressed, his mandate remains ensuring Canadian Forces are combatready.

“My duty as Chief of Defence Staff is to make sure we’re always

ready — army, navy, air force, Canadian special operations’ forces — to meet combat challenges, things that would require dynamic, strong responses,” Lawson said. “One of the things the Prime Minister said as he was handing me the reins is ‘maintain all of your capabilities and all of the readiness that you’ve provided Canada to this point.’

Controversy has plagued Canada’s embattled selection of a new fighter jet since MacKay announced in 2010 Canada would buy 65 Lockheed Martin F-35s, which later unravelled in the face of stark criticism from opposition MPs and the auditor general around cost and lack of a competitive process.

In December, the government announced it would start the selection process over again to replace the forces’ aging F-18s Hornets.

“The CF-18s were purchased in the early ’80s and still going strong.

They’ve been highly upgraded and are in really good shape, probably out until 2020 or 2025....It would surprise me if the F-35 was not one of the competitors in that group.”

Stationed in Ottawa, Lawson retains strong ties to Etobicoke.

He met his wife Kelly at Kipling Collegiate. The couple has three children Benjamin, Neil and Jack, one a graduate of the University of Ottawa, two of whom are serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force.

His mother and sisters still live in Etobicoke. Throughout his 37-year Canadian military career, Lawson has experienced operational and leadership positions interspersed with traditional staff jobs.

“Certainly, the most exciting positions any of us will ever have in our career are our operational positions. So flying the 104 Star fighter, the F-18, the challenger, the airbus later on, all came with

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great excitement. Probably the two closest to my heart are the year I commanded 8 wing (Trenton) and the tremendous team there with all the search and rescue and transport duties into theatre.

Absolutely fantastic. I went right from there to be the commandant of the Royal Military College (RMC) in Kingston, where I had graduated from and been a professor. It was just a fantastic opportunity to work with 1,000 of our finest youth from across Canada as they developed their leadership and academic skills.”

Becoming Canada’s top general and chief of the defence staff was not in his mind when he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force nearly 38 years ago, Lawson said.

“I’ve taken on challenge after challenge never with much of a plan in mind. I think that’s probably the case right until recently.

When I went to RMC I thought I would end my career there as commandant. When I went to be assistant chief of the air staff of the air force, I thought that would be the end. But I had a great chance to work with our allies in the United States at NORAD. I thought that might be the end. “(Chief of the Defence Staff) has been a great opportunity to extend my time in uniform and give back to the organization in the form of leadership.”

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Paying the price for underfunding transit

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he Toronto Region Board of Trade weighed in, and then came Metrolinx. Next week, Toronto councillors will begin to talk about a madein-Toronto plan to raise the tens of billions of dollars it will take to cover the costs of public transit expansion.

Both the business group and the provincial transit agency have proposed a broad range of revenue tools as they’re called, for public transit. Toronto’s recommendations are narrower.

For the first wave of Big Move transit expansion plans, city staff are recommending four possible ways to pay for transit: dedicated development charges, an additional fuel tax, parking levies and sales tax. The politically dicier options of road tolls and a vehicle registration tax reintroduction would show up in later years.

Reaction from Mayor Rob Ford was swift and

david nickle the city unequivocal following Tuesday’s release of the recommendations.

He wouldn’t support any of them.

Public works and infrastructure committee chair Denzil Minnan-Wong came up with a similar, and on-the-surface-of-it more nuanced position: he told reporters the public should know how much they’re paying for public transit expansion per family, and government should tidy up the way it finances big infrastructure projects, before anyone considers charging any more taxes for anything.

On the other side of the political spectrum, Parkdale-High Park Councillor and Ford critic Gord Perks bemoaned the fact the recommendations excluded income taxes, which are more progressive

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The reality is that for some time now, things haven’t been very nice at all when it comes to getting around the city. Gridlock on the roads is paralyzing; public transit, particularly the subway system, is suffocatingly overcrowded; and the reason for this is simply enough that it is all underfunded, and has been for decades.

than the pay-as-you-go options like road tolls and fuel taxes.

At least Perks has made it clear he’ll support the measures in the end.

That’s something the mayor and the guy who heads the committee in charge of the roads haven’t indicated.

To sum it up: This, Toronto, is why we can’t have nice things.

The reality is that for some time now, things haven’t been very nice at all when it comes to getting around the city. Gridlock on the roads is paralyzing; public transit, particularly the subway system, is suf-

focatingly overcrowded; and the reason for this is simply enough that it is all underfunded, and has been for decades.

Or to put it less kindly: we have been underfunding it for decades. We elected politicians on the promise of reduced and frozen taxes and the elimination of small fees and charges, on the willfullyignorant assumption we might maintain or even increase the services we need and want.

Collectively, we have been fools.

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City to start removing abandoned bikes from streets DAVID NICKLE dnickle@insidetoronto.com City workers will be setting out to pry the locks off abandoned bicycles on city ringand-post locks over the next few weeks, so cyclists who use their ride will have more places to park.

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City looking into feasibility of west-end concrete campus >>>from page 1 Adams, Toronto district manager with the ministry’s operations division. “It’s hard to say if there will be more back and forth. If there are significant failings, we could say it will not go forward. If the review engineers want more information or clarification, they’ll ask for that. The point is to get to the point where the ministry issues the approval and we have something functional.”

Ministry officials discussions with company officials continue beyond the approvals process, Adams said.

At present, the ministry has requested details from the company’s consultant on how the company can mitigate noise with the wall separating its property from the adjacent residential community, as well as recommendations to reduce truck engine and cement offloading noise.

Area residents have issued noise complaints about ML to the ministry.

“We appreciate this is an issue in the community,”

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Ultimately, the community does not want us here. We understand that. But at the end of the day, we own an industrial piece of property that is legally zoned.

- Rene Silva, ML Ready Mix Concrete technical controller

Adams said. “We’re working as quickly as we can to try to get the approval in place so any actions by the company around that wall can be done sooner rather than later.”

Rene Silva, the company’s technical controller, did not respond to The Guardian’s calls for comment.

But in an earlier interview, Silva said beyond working toward ministry compliance, company officials remain interested in working toward resolution of issues with the surrounding community and with the city.

“Ultimately, the commu-

nity does not want us here.

We understand that. But at the end of the day, we own an industrial piece of property that is legally zoned,” Silva said.

“We’ll get our environmental compliance. We’re willing to work together with the community, the provincial government and the city. Everyone has to work together as a team to find a resolution to this.”

Meanwhile, a city economic development division feasibility report into the “relocation and consolidation” of west-end concrete production facilities into a new concrete campus scheduled to come back to Etobicoke York Community Council at its May 15 meeting has little bearing on ML Ready Mix’s approval process, Adams said. Earlier, Silva said company officials would consider relocating to a concrete campus if one is created in the future, provided they had not already spent significant money to make their existing site ministry-approved.

Should the city be suc-

cessful in proceeding with a concrete campus, Adams said it would be “positive” because it would locate concrete batching facilities away from residential neighbourhoods.

However, the ministry will not hold off on its process of environmental compliance approvals for ML Ready Mix while the city debates a concrete campus, a process that

could take years — if one is built at all.

“We will not hold off. We cannot hold off,” Adams said of ML’s environmental compliance approval. “If this concrete campus was to happen in two, three weeks it would make sense to hold off. That’s not likely. The city does not even have the property. It’s years away. We are continuing to

move forward to have our environmental compliance application issued for this site as quickly as possible and to work on mitigation measures as quickly as the company is able to do so.” ~With files from Cynthia Reason

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The company scaled back advertising on its information pillars following a public outcry.

Despite opposition from some committee members worried about safety issues arising from potentially distracting advertising on bus shelters, committee chair Denzil Minnan-Wong said such concerns were little more than an attempt to discredit Astral.

“I think there’s some members of council who are unnecessarily vilifying the city’s partner,” said MinnanWong following the meeting.

“They seem to quite easily the millions of dollars that have been invested by Astral and put into city coffers.”

He said the city stands to generate 32 per cent of every dollar earned through advertising revenue above a threshold of $1.5 million.

Bu t c o m m i t t e e member Janet Davis, who wanted to defer a decision on the proposal, said the city won’t see a dime even if the threshold is reached for at least five more years when the contract reaches its tenth year.

“What we’re going to see is 400 bus shelters with video advertising and Astral gets all the proceeds,” said Davis.

Davis said increasing opportunities for advertising would only lead to more “dangerous and distracting clutter” in bus shelters.

“Bus shelters need to be visible, both for drivers and passengers.

It’s a safety issue,” she said.

Mike Layton, another member of the committee, agreed with Davis.

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the whole point of them,” said Layton. “Why would we want to increase the amount of distractions on a busy street?”

Despite the introduction of digital signs in other large cities like San Francisco and New York City, Layton said there was enough evidence to be concerned about their impact.

“The evidence shows you don’t want to distract drivers or pedestrians or cyclists when they’re crossing an intersection or turning. And the point of digital signs is they’re supposed to get your attention.”

Astral Media spokesperson Ron Hutchinson said the digital advertising is needed to keep up with new marketing technology, as mandated by its agreement with the city. “It’s modern, inoffensive and it looks good,” he said.

The committee also voted to keep digital advertising from heritage properties and ensure 8.5 per cent of total space is reserved for free advertising. Staff will also report back on a plan to ensure the shelters have arm rests and other features to help elderly or disabled riders, which was put forth

by John Parker and noncommittee member Josh Matlow.

City council will consider adopting the committee’s recommendations on digital advertising and the updated deal with Astral when it meets next month.

If approved, Astral would be allowed to place such digital ads in 10 per cent of the city’s total shelters. Specific locations would follow when the release of the third-party review of the impacts of digital advertising is completed in September.

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Police find ‘fairly sophisticated operation’ designed to make large illegal profits >>>from page 1 Canada to break down the alleged lab, which was located in a residential house on Turnvale Road (near Martin Grove Road and John Garland Boulevard).

“There, we discovered a methamphetamine laboratory – a fairly sophisticated operation designed to make large illegal profits,” Hill said, noting that the lab has been classified as “economic-based,” meaning that criminals are looking to generate large illegal profits from the sale of controlled substances or illegal drugs out of it.

“The one thing that concerns us the most in these sorts of cases is the public safety consideration, because what you have is unskilled help, if you will – fellows who are not schooled in chemistry that are putting a concoction of chemicals together that don’t have any respect for the properties.”

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Four people, whose names have not yet been released, were arrested on Saturday in connection with the alleged meth lab on Turnvale Road.

While the investigation is still ongoing, Hill said the RCMP is moving forward with the substantive charge of production of a controlled substance – in this case meth-

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“Everything went well as far as reducing the risk to public safety,” he said of the full-day operation, during which officers in hazmat suits descended upon the house.

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Tennis Partners shares love of game with the west end Etobicoke shelters to benefit from fundraiser LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Two Toronto shelters will benefit from funds raised by one resident’s initiative born out of her love of tennis and charity.

Karen Stickland’s threeyear-old website ‘Tennis Partners,’ whose aim is to connect tennis aficionados looking for more court time and someone to play against while supporting several organizations, will donate to Youth Without Shelter and Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter.

Since its inception in winter of 2010, Tennis Partners has raised more than $10,000 for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), The Queen’s Own Rifles Royal Canadian Legion on Lake Shore Boulevard, World Vision

and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Strickland, an English native, says she lives and breathes tennis.

“For me, to bring the love of my life, tennis, and a real need not just to raise money for charity, but to help people, together - the reward is tenfold,” Stickland told The Guardian. “The more positive things you do, the more positives things come back to you.” fundraising events Funds for charity are raised through events hosted by Tennis Partners, such as its first members’ meet and greet, socials, 50/50 draws, parties and clinics, indoor winter tennis events, raffles, lessons and sponsorship.

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The private party boasts a $5,000 cheque presentation to an Ernestine staff member.

The party will include an awards ceremony for the mixed doubles tournament and men’s double’s tournament. Up for grabs as part of the raffle are two Toronto FC tickets for July 20, TFC versus the New York Red Bulls, Rogers Cup tickets and iTunes gift cards.

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Compassion satisfies passion for travel and good deeds High school student readies for charity marathon run in Iceland cynthia reason creason@insidetoronto.com Never one to shy away from a challenge – she faced a tsunami in Japan in 2011, is currently teaching herself Russian, and plans to study in Europe next year – Etobicoke’s Shelby Weldon is set to conquer her first marathon this summer...in Iceland.

The globe-trotting 19-year-old, who currently attends the International Baccalaureate Program at Parkdale Collegiate Institute, decided this year to undertake The Amazing Raise, a campaign to raise funds for the Canadian Diabetes Association by running in the 2013 Reykjavik Marathon this August.

Her goal as part of Team Diabetes, Shelby said, is to raise $6,100 towards a cure for a disease that impacts nine million Canadians.

“I think it’s really important that people see that diabetes is still a cause that’s going strong, and that it’s not only important to donate to

this cause, but also to keep yourself active and keep running and healthy,” she said, noting that this summer’s fundraising run through one of the most remote, yet visually stunning regions on earth, will mark her first ever marathon.

“I’ve always wanted to travel and I thought this was a really good opportunity to sort of see the world while raising money for diabetes.” team diabetes Shelby got involved with the run by joining Team Diabetes, the national activity fundraising program for the Canadian Diabetes Association that raises funds towards diabetes education and services, while also advocating for the cause and breaking new ground towards a cure.

Every year, Team Diabetes organizes trips where participants can walk, run, bike or hike in international and Canadian events. This year alone, Team Diabetes will be

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Shelby Weldon ties her running shoe before getting in a training run, leading up to a marathon in Iceland to raise funds for the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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Shelby’s latest choice of adventure came as no surprise to her family – least of all her mom, Rena Weldon, who said her eldest daughter was born with a travel bug.

“This all started, I think, when she was a baby – but I didn’t know it then,” Weldon laughed. “Now that she’s her own person, nothing can stop her.

She’s got all kinds of wonderful plans for her life.”

When Shelby was just 15, she began teaching herself Japanese. And when she was 16, she embarked on a yearlong educational exchange to Osaka, Japan, staying with a number of different host families and attending a regular Japanese high school.

“I was basically just a student there for a year,” Shelby said, noting that she was aided in her studies by an American teacher at the school she attended.

Her trip, however, was cut short by the tsunami of March 2011, after which she and four other Canadian students on exchange through the Education First program were quickly evacuated. Still, Weldon said, the seven months she spent in Japan was a life-changing experience for her daughter.

“It was a really amazing experience for her,” she said. “She came back a totally different person – totally polite, did her own laundry, cleaned the house, cooked for us all these Japanese meals.”

Now that Shelby is fluent in spoken Japanese (and Spanish, which she’s learned in school), she’s now taken up Russian – a language she hopes will aid her in her aspirations to become a journalist in Russia.

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“I’m trying to do the full marathon, so that’s going to require a lot of training,” she said, noting that she runs as many evenings as her busy schedule allows. “I can run about 10 kilometres now, which is pretty good, but I’ve still got a lot to go.”

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Meagan Bebenek died due to an inoperable brain tumour on June 17, 2001 and in the years since, her mother Denise and other supporters have hosted Meagan’s Walk, a fundraising campaign that has raised some $2.7 million for pediatric brain tumour research.

A special ceremony for this year’s walk – the 12th annual such event – was held at SickKids hospital last Wednesday. Students from Meagan’s former school Our Lady of Sorrows in Etobicoke and other Catholic schools dropped off thousands of origami cranes to symbolize hope. The crane ceremony has become a tradition, officially kicking off the drive to get

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Students from Our Lady of Sorrows sing as thousands of origami cranes are dropped off at Sick Kids hospital last Wednesday to kick off Meagan's Walk.

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“Twelve years ago, a very special moment happened at Our Lady of Sorrows when thousands of cranes were presented to Meagan,” Denise Bebenek said.

“I believe that first crane ceremony was where the seed was planted for Meagan’s Walk.”

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For more information call Jasmin Dooh at 416-252-6471 ext. 308 Winners will be recognized in June at the Annual Awards of Merit Barbecue; 6:00p.m. Tuesday June 4, 2013 at LAMP Community Health Centre 185 Fifth Street. (Mark your calendars now and meet us on the lawn)

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Green guide helps youth discover new careers The green sector is one of Canada’s fastest growing job markets.

According to Youth in Motion, new green opportunities are presenting themselves every day in the form of school programs, volunteer opportunities and career paths.

To help youth discover these opportunities, the organization launched Exploring Green: Ontario’s

Green Careers Resource Guide March 28.

The guide is tailored to 16- to 29-year-olds with a passion for the environment who are interested in turning that passion into a career.

Youth in Motion’s mission is to give Canadian youth the skills and support they need to achieve success in their lives, education and careers; while encouraging and facilitating

their efforts to be positive change makers and contributing citizens.

GREEN UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS The guide includes an introduction to the green sector, the career sketches of 14 current environmental professionals, top green university and college programs, how to develop the most sought-after skills in

the green sector, job interview preparation tips, green career options, and more than 900 resources comprised of green organization contact information, top green employers, volunteer and training opportunities, and specialized education options.

Exploring Green: Ontario’s Green Careers Resource Guide can be found online at www.youth-in-motion.ca

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Target Earth Day on Saturday Come out to a Target store this Saturday and get a free reusable bag.

The American retailer that opened its new Canadian stores this month is giving away more than 100,000 reusable bags to customers at its

stores across Ontario in celebration of Earth Month.

Bags will be distributed to customers beginning at 8 a.m.

Customers who use the bag receive a five-cent discount.

Follow us on our Twitter page @ ETGuardian for up-to-date news and links to stories happening in your community.

CONSUMER FEATURE

Encourage kids to give back When kids volunteer, they learn lessons about responsibility while also learning how enjoyable it can be to help the less fortunate.

Kids who volunteer early in life are more likely to do so throughout their lives, and that lifetime of service can be invaluable. The right volunteering opportunity

for a child often depends on the child’s age, as some opportunities are better suited to younger children while others are tailor-made for teenagers. The following are a few age-appropriate ideas that can help get kids excited about volunteering and giving back to their neighborhoods.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL When kids reach elementary school, parents should introduce them to volunteering. Volunteering activities for school-aged kids should be simple, such as accompanying their parents to food banks where kids can help feed the homeless and less fortunate.

ESS Volunteers!

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Please join our Team of Volunteers Today!

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Kids with grandparents living in assisted living facilities can read to residents at the facility or bring them homemade arts and crafts or even foods they helped prepared.

MIDDLE SCHOOL When kids reach middle school, they might not feel it’s necessary for Mom and Dad to tag along as much. This is perfectly alright, and it’s a great time for kids to branch out and choose some volunteer

activities of their own. Instead of accompanying kids to the food bank, let them work a shift on their own. Kids might want to help an elderly neighbor around the house, such as shopping for groceries or taking care of their property. Encourage such ideas, and expect kids to want to exercise some independence.

HIGH SCHOOL High school students tend to

have busy schedules, but those who have been volunteering since childhood will likely find a way to continue doing so. For example, kids who love sports might be able to work with the local sports and recreation center to coach younger athletes. Or kids who excel in the classroom can tutor younger students. Just remember, encourage volunteering but not at the expense of schoolwork.

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Sales Representative

416-236-1871

This is your opportunity to live by the Lake. Beautiful renovated bungalow with old world charm. Private Drive and Walkout to Fabulous Two Tiered Deck. The home boasts hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen and 2 full bathrooms.

New Drive 2007, New Roof 2007, Updated Wiring. South Facing Exposure perennial garden and private backyard. Conveniently located with easy Sutton Group Realty access to the GO Train, TTC (24 hour streetcar) and a short bus ride to the subway. Many quality schools in this village community. Close to amenities: Systems Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated tennis, marina, hockey, walking trails. Come and see for yourself.

www.erinhenry.ca

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

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3+1 Bed, 2 bath w/ 2-car garage.

2 fireplaces. Hardwood on main floor.

South facing fenced yard. Easy access to TTC, airports and downtown.

$679,000

236-1871

www.helenknowlton.com

Royal Lepage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

Royal Lepage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage Welcomes to the Kingsway Branch

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1373 SAGINAW CRES

Magnificent Ranch Style Bungalow in www.emzadahomes.com Prestigious Lorne Park Where Classic Style & Sophistication Meets Modern Open Concept Architecture W/ Vaulted Ceilings & Floor To Ceiling Windows! Unparalleled Workmanship & Finishes. Open Floor Plan Is Ideal For Sutton Group-Old Mill Entertaining. Private Landscaped Grounds Realty Inc., Brokerage With In-ground Pool. Top Rated Schools & 20 Independently Owned and Operated Mins To Downtown Toronto & Airport.

362 THE EAST MALL # 211

Very Spacious, Bright & Spotless 2 Bedroom + Den Unit In The Heart Of Etobicoke. Den Can Be Used As 3rd Bedroom. Updated Kitchen & 2 Full Bathrooms. Perfectly Maintained Unit Can Accommodate Large Family.

Move In Condition!

Rita Auciello

Antonella Antonella Perri

Susan Susan Tallarico Tallarico

Broker Broker

Sales SalesRepresentative Representative

416 236-1871

Sales SalesRepresentative Representative

rauciello@trebnet.com stallarico@trebnet.com aperri@royallepage.ca www.homewithhearttoronto.com

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN APR 20/21 ~ 1-4PM Wonderful Family Home In Fantastic Long Branch Village.

Short Walk To Lake & Street Car. Large Landscaped Corner Lot W/Stone & Brick Ext. Hardwood & Slate Floors ThruOut, Separate Formal Living Rm, Dining Rm W/Walk Out To Balcony & Fireplace. Pot Lights On Main Flr, 7 B/I Surround SteveMassaroni Sound Speakers, Crown Mouldings & Finished Bsmt W/ Broker Walk-Out That Can Be Converted To A Bachelor Suite.

Dir: 416-807-8484 102 TWENTY FOURTH ST., TORONTO www.102twentyfourthst.com CITYSITES REALTY INC., BROKERAGE Tel: 416-218-9898 Independently Owned and Operated

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OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 1-5 PM

Meticulously maintained & upgraded 2 bdrm, 2 bath town home with Huge terrace overlooking park & river!

Parking & Locker included. Wide, open concept versatile layout with stainless steel, bamboo flrs & granite!

Virtual Tour: www.homesandphotos.ca/870jane205

870 JANE STREET, UNIT 205

“Think Distinction, Think Merritt”

Real Estate Broker

KINGSWAY BOUTIQUE BUILDING!

URBAN LUXURY LAKEFRONT CONDO

25 Earlington Ave. #304. Urban and chic 1 bedroom condo in newer luxury building. Hardwood, granite, open concept designer kitchen.

9’ ceilings, ensuite laundry. Open balcony. Parking, locker. 24 hour concierge, gym, rooftop terrace w BBQ. Walk to Humber River, shopping & TTC. $259,000. Open house Sat Sun. 2-4 pm.

Chic upgraded 1 bedroom in luxury building located in desirable High Park area. Great southeast exposure w fantastic, lake, city, park, Grenadier Pond views from open balcony and floor to ceiling windows. 9’ ceilings, open concept, breakfast bar, s/s appliances, marble, wood floors. Luxury 4 piece bath. Storage locker, 24 hour concierge, great amenities, TTC, access to city.

416 495-4028 cmerritt@terrequity.com www.PropertiesWithMerritt.com

Coldwell Banker Terrequity Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

OH SAT & SUN 2-4PM 23 Bradley Ave. This adorable, sunny 3 Bedroom, semi-detached brick home with glassed in front porch, is minutes from Bloor West Village & Junction.

Hardwood floors, high ceilings, 2nd storey deck tucked under a treed canopy.

Beautiful master bedroom

has wall to wall built-in cabinets. Loads of natural light, attached garage and parking spot. Freshly painted in warm tones, this home sparkles. Completely rewired! Close to top schools, great shops, restaurants and subway. $549,000

RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS INC., BROKERAGE

Monique & Dave Simandl Sales Representative 416 236-1241 416 454-4715 www.simandlgroup.com

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63 Albani St. • $449,000 Open House Sat & Sun 2-4 PM

Fabulous one bedroom loft at Mystic Point!

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PROVEN RESULTS!!!

H ER A NO TLD SO SPECTACULAR LUXURY ESTATE!

BROKER Sponsor of

Children’s Miracle Network & Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

Prestigious executive 5+2 bdrm 2 storey, gorgeous stone & brick exterior, professionally landscaped lot, backing onto Conservation lands, absolutely a must see, beautifully finished thru-out, Jatoba hardwood & granite flrs, custom kitchen inground pool, & much more for $1,990,000!!

ASHBURY VICTORIA Custom built Classic Victorian inspired all brick 4 bdrm homes in south Etobicoke. Incredible imported high end finishes thru-out, state of the art automation system. Definitely a must see located just minutes to the airport or downtown Toronto from $868,000.

Spectacular totally renovated 2 storey! Modern kitchen with granite counter top, gleaming hardwood floors, gorgeous bathrooms, finished basement. New roof, windows & deck, 2 car Carport parking, stone & brick exterior, high demand Trinity Bellwoods area, walk to shops, restaurants, 24 hrs street car and much more only $829,000!!

QUEEN WEST VILLAGE!!

PREMIUM RAVINE LOT!!

Gorgeous Property 90’ x 143’ lot backing onto the Humber River & situated on quiet dead end street. Custom built 2 storey with addition & walkout bsmnt. Fabulous layout, granite countertop & floors, 5+1 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, finished basement with second kitchen ideal for entertaining or nanny suite, w/o to professionally landscaped lot with inground salt water pool, patio, deck, & spectacular ravine views.

Meticulously well maintained property offered at only $1,699,900!!

BACKING ONTO GOLF COURSE!!!

Large detached 4 bdrm 2 storey, finished basement, huge 50’ x 199’ lot! Located close to all conveniences, quick access to Hwys, many upgrades thru-out, Well maintained home Must be seen for $799,900!!

H ER A NO TLD SO GORGEOUS MILLWOOD MODEL!!

Stunning Heathwood built 4 bdrm 2 storey, huge principal rooms, Impressive family size kitchen, granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, s.s appl. double oven, main flrs. den, family room, & laundry rm, spacious Living & dining room master suite with 2 large w/i closets, 5 pc. ensuite, garage access door, the list goes on and on for this Milton Beauty!

Sold for Top $$$!!

#1 in West and Central Toronto combined by units of listings sold for all Companies of all Brokers & Sales Representatives 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and #1 in Etobicoke 1995 to present according to a study of MLS data prepared by an independent auditor of real estate statistics.

INCREDIBLE 82’ X 208’ ESTATE!!

Incredible Royal York/Edenbridge 5bdrm 2 storey at beautifully landscaped 100’ x 210’ ravine lot. Resort-like terraced back garden, waterfall pond, gazebo and in-ground pool. Gorgeous 2 storey foyer, fabulous gourmet kitchen, main floor billiard room w/English style bar, Stunning 2 storey family rm with huge custom library wall and ladder rail. Spacious large lower level rec. rm with w/o absolutely a must see $2,599,900!!

DOWNSVIEW 5BDRM 3 STOREY!!

Huge Oakdale Village home, across from park & play ground, approx. 4530 sq ft, high ceilings, large fenced pie shaped lot, gleaming ceramic & hardwood flrs, family size kitchen, granite countertops, Spacious open concept living & dining rm, fabulous family rm w/fireplace, 5wshrms, double garage & drive plus many extras for $799,900!!

TOTALLY RENOVATED BEAUTY!!

Spectacular custom executive 3+1bdrm 2 storey, brick & stone exterior, opulent open concept layout, high coffered ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, magnificent gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, marble countertop, breakfast bar, & fireplace. Magnificent master bdrm, ensuite w/ soaker tub, glass shower + spa, W/I closet, & sitting area, Sept. entrance to finished bsmnt in-law suite must be seen for $749,900!!

HE R AN OTLD SO ISLINGTON/ LANGSTAFF 276’ FRONTAGE!!

Detached bungalow on approx. 1 acre lot, backing onto the Humber River, fabulous opportunity, Unique property, great location, close to all conveniences, super value for only $699,900!!

BURNHAMTHORPE/PONYTRAIL!!

Rare 5 bdrm 2 storey on a beautiful lot. Just steps to Gametwood Park along the Etobicoke boarder. Gorgeous family rm with w/o to private fenced lot 20’x40’, inground pool. Huge bedrooms and principal rooms, renovated baths, fabulous country kitchen with s.s appliances and breakfast area, large finished basement 2nd kitchen & 2 bedrooms, gleaming hardwood flrs. and much more. $699,000

DUFFERIN & STEELES!!

Spacious 4bdrm 2 storey, well layed out, upgraded kitchen, granite countertop, 4 bathroom, finished basement with 2nd kitchen,large lot,professionally landscaped, interlock drive, great location.

Sold Fast for Top $$$!!

THE VICTORIAN! 2790 sq ft classic custom built 2 storey all brick semi detached luxury homes. Located in the Long Branch area, Newly built, select your luxurious finishes PreConstruction price $698,000 Detached Luxury homes Pre Construction prices $798,000

WEST REALTY INC., Brokerage Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

THE BELLARIA RESIDENCE!!

Incredible luxury condo, great location close to Vaughan Mills shopping centre,Canada’sWonderland,restaurants, and all conveniences. Fabulous gated community, 24hr concierge, Fantastic facilities, spacious 2 bdrm condo, stainless steel appl.Granite countertop,gleaming ceramic & hardwood flrs thru-out. A must see for $619,900!!

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!!

Attention builders, rarely offered 53’x 100’ building lot in Long Branch south of Lakeshore Blvd, lot value only, sold as is, build your dream home, great location close to all conveniences just minutes to downtown Toronto for only $598,000!!

BROWNSLINE & EVANS!!

Wonderful fully renovated 3+1bdrm 2 Storey, large private fenced lot, fabulous south Eotobicoke location next to Sherway Gardens. Gourmet kitchen, marble floors, s.s. appliances, separate entrance to finished basement, great potential for in-law suite, large double drive with detached garage, crown moulding, skylight, pot lights, any many extras for only $539,000!!

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HE R AN OTLD SO ROYAL YORK & EVANS!!

Beautifully renovated from top to bottom 3+1bdrm detached 2 storey! Separate entrance to in-law suite, large principal rms, gleaming laminate floors, huge private backyard with 12’ x 12’ deck, parking for 2 cars, great central location, close to TTC, schools, park, Go station, just minutes to downtown Toronto for only $529,000!!

HEART LAKE EAST!!

Large 4+1bdrm 2 storey in Sandlewood / Richvale area!

Family size kitchen, marble floors & counter tops, centre island, combined living and dining room, family room with fireplace, laminate floors, large master bedroom, 4 pc ensuite & w/o closet, finished basement rec. room, located close to all conveniences for $469,000!!

HE R AN OTLD SO

DETACHED ETOBICOKE BUNGALOW!!

Impressive 3bdrm home situated on a quiet street, in prime Markland Wood area. Thousands spent on upgrades, updated roof & windows,renovated kitchen,granite countertop,Separate side entrance to finished basement. Ideal for entertaining or for in-law suite, large rec room, 2nd kitchen and many extras included. Great location close to all conveniences.

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 101% OF ASKING!!!

LIVE FOR ALMOST FREE!!

Detached renovated 2 storey, thousands spent on upgrades, 3 separate apartments, well maintained property 169’ deep lot, 2 separate meters, new roof, windows, doors, deck, eves trough, garage with private drive and many extras $449,900 or 5% down plus $1,955 per month. If your paying rent your paying too much!

MARKLAND WOOD!!

LUXURY 5 LEVEL!!

Situated on a premium 52’ lot, double door entry, hardwood floor, 2 skylights, w/o to deck & patio, separate side entrance to finished basement ideal for entertaining or in-law suite, renovated gorgeous bathrooms, Jacuzzi soaker tub, separate shower, double garage & drive, walk to William Osler Hospital & Humber College only $519,900!!

DUFFERIN & EGLINTON!!

Impressive renovated 2+1bdrm bungalow with separate entrance to finished basement, great potential for in-law suite, gleaming hardwood floors, new appliances and many extras included, great central location for only $444,900!!

Detached brick & stone bungalow situated on a premium 50’ lot, originally a 4bdrm, converted to a 3bdrm with large master and full ensuite, modern family size kitchen with walkout, open concept living & dining rm, huge picture window, stone fireplace, separate entrance to basement, large rec. rm, garage, long private drive, and many extras, great location close to all conveniences!!

SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 120% OF ASKING!!!

KIPLING & LAKESHORE!!

Great potential to build your dream home near the Lake, fabulous south Etobicoke location, close to all conveniences, view of the lake at the end of the street, long 132’lot, Super Value, located close to all conveniences for $428,000!!

93’ FRONTAGE!!

Premium lot in the Keele / Lawrence area, detached 3bdrm bungalow, garage, private drive, large backyard, separate entrance to finished basement, fabulous neighborhood must be seen only $499,900!

COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL

Excellent location near Airport Rd. and William Parkway, close to all major Hwys, 900 sq ft of office space & 2300+ sq ft of Industrial space, previously used for garment manufacturing, zoning allows for mixed use, clean office area with reception and board room, must be seen $415,000!!

HER ANOOTL D S EXECUTIVE TOWNHOME!!

Backing onto ravine, gorgeous décor, formal dining room, open concept living room, family size kitchen s.s. appliances walkout to deck overlooking ravine large patio, magnificent master with full ensuite soaker Jacuzzi tub, plus fabulous finished basement!!

Sold Fast for Top $$$!!

ATTENTION BUILDERS!!

STUNNING MARKLAND WOOD CONDO!!

KEELE & McNAUGHTON!!

Prime South Etobicoke opportunity, great land value for 25’ x 133’ lot, build your dream home, great location, close to all conveniences, just minutes to downtown Toronto for only $398,000!!

Totally renovated showpiece, large 1475 sq ft, 3bdrm suite, gorgeous south views, new custom gourmet kitchen, Quartz counters, S.S. Appl., Travertine Floors, new washrooms gleaming hardwood thru-out, beautiful natural stone finish on walls, must be seen, many extras included, great building and location for $335,000!!

Gorgeous Maple Condo completely upgraded through out, fabulous gourmet kitchen with granite countertop, top of the line s. s. appliances, spacious living and dining rm, gleaming hardwood floors, large master bedroom with ensuite and W/I closet, ensuite laundry, great amenities and many extras included, located close to all conveniences for only $309,900!!

JANE & EGLINTON!!

MILLGATE MANOR CONDO!!

Fantastic 2+1 corner unit in high demand Burnhamthorpe & Mill Rd. area, large combined living & dining rm, w/o to balcony, 2wshrms, den, ensuite laundry, central air conditioning, and many extras, well managed building, & amenities for only $269,000!!

BLOOR & DIXIE CONDO!!

Wonderful 2bdrm unit, spacious combined living and dining rm, w/o to enclosed balcony, fabulous south view, 2 washrooms, large master bedroom, with ensuite, parking spot, ensuite locker, and many extras for only $169,900!!

SIMPLY STUNNING!!

Renovated 3bdrm 2stry freehold co-op, open concept living and dining room, gleaming hardwood floors, beautiful modern kitchen, finished basement, two full baths, great location close to all conveniences for only $299,900!!

HER ANOT LD SO MYSTIC POINTE LOFTS!!

Soaring 17’ ceilings & windows, unobstructed sunny west views, custom blinds, fabulous master bedroom retreat combined with den overlooking 1st floor, open concept main level, Herringbone hardwood, kitchen island, fireplace, amazing suite, incredible value, rooftop terrace, fabulous facilities located minutes to downtown Toronto.

Sold for Top $$$!!!

Immaculate 3bdrm 2stry, corner townhouse unit, with 2 balconies. Fabulous layout with large living area, updated kitchen and baths, stainless steel appliances, spacious master bedroom with walkout to balcony. Gleaming hardwood floors, plus many extras, parking, huge storage, ensuite laundry and much more for only $288,000!!

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Gorgeous 1+1bdrm condo, thousands spent on upgrades.

Modern kitchen with tumbled stone backsplash, and sparkling marble floor. Spacious combined living and dining room, gleaming plank hardwood flrs, crown moulding, and polished porcelain in foyer. Large master bedroom overlooking ravine, and many extras included, located close to all conveniences for only $149,900!!

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RE/MAX REALTY SPECIALISTS INC., BROKERAGE - 5 OFFICES, 3,679 HOMES SOLD 2012. OVER $1.6 BILLION IN SALES.

$1,579,000

CULTURED ELEGANCE!

A stunning estate on a quiet cul-de-sac. Simply breathtaking! Superior finishes and a deluxe layout. Only the finest materials have been used in the construction, incl. a Marley roof, Bookmatch granite flrs & counters. Plaster mouldings and upgraded oak panelling & trim throughout. A magnificent butterfly staircase. 5+2 bdrms, 9’ ceilings in the main floor and 10’ in the bsmt. 4 attached garages. Gleaming hrdwd flrs, w/o to deck & much more! Close to hwys, schools, shopping & golfing.

MISSISSAUGA LAKESIDE

New, custom. Hardwood floors. 10’ ceilings.

Steps to lake. Finished bsmt. Loaded! Dream kitchen and more. $789,000

WHEN ONLY THE FINEST WILL DO!

2 acres Kingscross Estates. 7,500 SqFt plus finished walk-out basement. Cathedral ceilings, glass panelled elevator. Wrought iron staircase. Designer kitchen - a chef’s dream. Right out of the movies! Home theatre, games room. Eye catching features throughout. Luxurious spa-inspired master retreat. Indoor waterfall. Electric gate. In-ground pool. Tennis court. Rolling lot with lush landscaping. Featured in magazines!

HOT! HOT! HOT! LAKESIDE!

Try $50K down. Live for free. Separate entrance to basement apt. 3 minutes to downtown. One bus to subway. $479,000

PRIME ETOBICOKE!

TRY $50K DOWN. PAY $1,799*/MO

The Chateaus in Castlemore! 3,400 SqFt. Over $40K in upgrades. Stunning gourmet kitchen 2-stry windows. Bonus to first 4 buyers!

EXECUTIVE RETREAT! 10 MINUTES TO MISSISSAUGA!

Ultra custom 5,000 SqFt exec. home w/ Hollywood style indoor pool oasis. Dream gourmet kitchen. Cathedral ceilings. 5+1 bdrms. Backing onto forest. Outdoor ponds, fountains, streams.

Mins to 401. Country living, City life!! $1,749,000

TRY $10K DOWN. PAY $499/MO

Edenbridge/North Drive/James Garden. Custom estate. 1/2 acre oasis in the city. Stone & stucco finish with copper Stop living in a basement apt./tiny condo and eaves and patterned stamp concrete drive, walkways and patio. European home with large principal room. 19 ft making your landlord rich! Detached 2.5 stry, atrium. Fenced yard, front gate. Grand foyer with 20’ vaulted ceiling. Steps to James Garden and Humber River trails. 4 car parking.

LAKESIDE MUSKOKA

2 bedroom deluxe townhouse. Try $45,000 down. Pay $700/month. * Taboo Resort. $269,000

CONSUMER FEATURE

Giving back to the community is a core value at Royal LePage. As a way of showing appreciation for the beautiful community they work and live in, realtors from Royal LePage Kingsway at 3031 Bloor St., and Royal LePage Bloor West at 2320 Bloor St. W. are cleaning up the nearby streets.

On Friday April 19th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Royal LePage Bloor West will be proudly rolling up their sleeves to clean up George Chater Park between Windermere Ave., and Durie St., just in time for neighbours to enjoy the greenery in the spring weather.

Royal LePage Kingsway will be cleaning up the street from Royal York subway to Montgomery Rd. to get ready for the flowers to bloom and the sidewalk traffic to begin.

Stunning S/E corner Suite in The Prestigious Kingsway Condominium. Gorgeous Unit (1793 sq.ft.) with many upgrades: 2 Bdrms each with 4pc Ensuite; Family Rm. & Den. Sunfilled Kitchen with S.S. Appl.; Granite counter & backsplash; Juliette balcony; 9 ft.ceilings; 3 baths; 2 prkng; new hrdwd floors; lg. hard wall locker on main floor and gas frpl. W/O to 2 Balconies. Super Amenities & 1 block to subway. Call Lynda for appts.

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416 234-2424 Sutton Group Old Mill Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

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Sunny, larger-than-it-looks 2+1 bdr, 2 bath bungalow in sought-after neighbourhood.

Walk to Lake, school, shops, restaurants, waterfront parks, GO Train-16 min. to downtown. Fast hwy. access. Well-updated - newer roof, siding, furnace, kitchen, updated wndws, gorgeous hardwood. Fin. bsmt. with sep entr. Deep, south-facing yard has large deck overlooking garden for lazy summer days. A rare opportunity! $399,900

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416 236-6000 Sutton West Realty Inc., Brokerage

LONG BRANCH SOUTH OF LAKE SHORE

Independently Owned and Operated

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4 PM Royal LePage Bloor West at 2320 Bloor St. W. (above) and Royal LePage Kingsway at 30301 Bloor St. (below) are hitting the streets on April 19 to clean up the city.

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Sunfilled welcoming Humber Valley home! Stunning new Marcon kitchenopens to family room.Beautiful master bedroom retreat with dressing room and ensuite bath/heated floor. West facing garden oasis with pool, steps to sauna. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.

Close to neighbourhood schools.

The Babiak Team Sells The West End! 23 Grenview Blvd N $1,098,000

1st Ad! Splendid stone 3 br w/original character: fireplace, leaded & stained glass & French doors.

Reno’d kitchen & 3 full baths. Spacious deck & private drive. Steps to subway, shops & destination schools: LKS, OLS, KCS & ECI. OH Sat /Sun 2-4.

TEAM 416 762 8255 Theodore Babiak Broker

NATIONAL CHAIRMAN’S CLUB

Top 1% in Canada in 2012 for

Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage Royal LePage, based on earnings.

visit babiak.com for photos, floor plans, feature sheets & home inspections

OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 2-4 PM 5X 50.

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23 CARNARVON AVE Sparkling bright spacious principal rms. Gleaming hardwood flrs, Family size updated eat-in kit. + breakfast bar, granite counters. 2 reno’d baths, large lower level family rm with new broadloom. Freshly painted! All windows newer. 3+3 bdrms. Great income potential or possible in law /nanny suite. Double det. garage, Double private drive! Shows to perfection! A must to see! $589,000

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SPACIOUS UPDATED MIMICO BUNGALOW

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YOUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE & HOME FINANCING EXPERTS!

Proud Sponsor of The Caribbean Children’s Foundation please visit: www.tccfangels.com

MORTGAGE

Lou Palumbo

The Brij Team donates $10,000 to The Caribbean Children Foundation The Caribbean Children Foundation (TCCF) received a $10,000 boost last Saturday evening – thanks to The Brij Team.

The donation was made at The Brij Team’s annual‘Spring Fling’dinner and dance at the Empire Banquet Hall.

The $10,000 represents a donation of $100 per successful real estate referral to Jay Brijpaul, leader of The Brij Team’s Re/Max West Realty Inc. Brokerage during the last year.

TCCF was established as a registered charity 12 and one-half years ago and the organization has raised more than one million dollars towards medical expenses for 54 children who required medical treatment not available in their homeland in the English-speaking Caribbean and Guyana.

TCCF has a close working relationship with the Hospital for Sick Children (HSC) in Toronto. This hospital assesses the medical conditions of the children and determines which ones have the greatest and most urgent need for assistance. Each child that TCCF agrees to help is eligible for up to $25,000 of funding from the organization.

In her message to TCCF on their 12th anniversary, Ms. Kamla Sharma, M.S.W., Director, Global Child Health Programs and International Patient Care at HSC said“TCCF is an outstanding organization that consistently works with great passion and selflessness to make a difference in the life of a child.

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416-709-2009

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OPEN HOUSE SAT 2:00-4:30 PM

For more information visit www.tccfangels.com

647-283-3193

www.tdotrealestate.com

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2:00-4:30 PM

LINDA ALDERSON Sales Representative

416 762-4200 416 524-2049

Office:

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Sutton Group Realty Systems Inc., Brokerage

1535 LAKESHORE RD #201 Parklike Setting On The Banks 362 THE EAST MALL #1711 Amazing Value. 2 Bedroom Plus Of Etobicoke Creek, 3 Bdrm Unit, Featuring 2 Full 4PC Den At Recently Renovated Building. Perfect for First Time Washrooms, 2 Balconies with SE/SW Views.

Buyers or Empty Nesters. Close to All Amenities. $219,900.00

Their generous work and longstanding collaboration with the Herbie Fund, as well as their dedication and exceptional fundraising efforts, has enabled children needing specialised medical treatment to have access to world class medical care at SickKids.”

Saturday’s event was the second major fund-raiser for TCCF this year. Three more fun-raising events for 2013 include an annual boat cruise in July, the“Caribbean Flava Summa Lime”in August and the anniversary“Angel Gala”in September.

Jay Brijpaul, Broker, BSc., FRI. RE/MAX WEST REALTY INC., BROKERAGE 416-418-2745 (BRIJ)

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Sleek urban townhomes at

Eglinton and Widdicombe Are you looking for a cool place to live in Toronto’s West End? Look no further. The dynamic team of Fernbrook Homes and Cityzen Development has recently launched a new sleek, ultra-modern stacked townhome community at the corner of Eglinton Avenue West and Widdicombe Boulevard, just west of Kipling Avenue in Etobicoke.

Appropriately named W&E, these homes have

balconies or patios that offer the perfect outdoor space to sit and enjoy the manicured streetscapes of this one-of-a-kind community.

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NEVER RE-ROOF Etobicoke swimmers qualify for world championships AGAIN Tw o - t i m e E t o b i c o k e Olympian Alexa Komarnycky won’t be doing much sightseeing at this summer’s world swimming championships July 19 to Aug. 4 in Barcelona – she’ll be too busy in the pool.

The 23-year-old former Silverthorn Collegiate student was the only competitor to qualify in three events at the Swimming Canada World Championship Trials which wrapped up last Saturday in Victoria.

She qualified by winning the 400 individual medley (IM) event and finishing second in both the 200 IM and 800 freestyle.

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• Ol y m p i a n Br i t t a n y MacLean, 19, qualified with a third-place finish in the 200m freestyle. The longtime Etobicoke Swim Club member attended grades 11 and 12 at Silverthorn Collegiate after spending grades 9 and 10 at Martingrove Collegiate.

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The 2014 Mazda6 employs the brand’s KODO styling that blends fluid lines and very tight fitting body panels that help improve airflow around the car.

at $24,495 followed by the GS at $28,395 and the GT at $32,195.

The manual is standard and the automatic is optional.

We were driving the GS automatic with the optional Luxury Package ($1,800) that includes leather trimmed upholstery, eight-way power driver seat, power driver lumbar support, leather-like door trim and navigation system made

by TomTom. Also optional was Snowflake White Pearl paint at $200 for a total as tested at $30,395, not including the $1,595 shipping fee.

In addition to a backup camera as part of the Luxury Package, it also boasts Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Monitoring.

On-ramp acceleration was about the same as the normal 2.5-litre Mazda3 my wife drives, but the road manners were more comfortable probably due to the longer wheelbase and the more flexible six-speed automatic compared to my wife’s five-speed.

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In addition to the current gasoline engine we will get a 2.2-litre fourcylinder turbo diesel later this year with a range of about 1,000 km.

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Performance is not the only reason for owning a BMW, but it’s a big one, and it no longer relies on gutsy inline sixes and V8s.

Like Audi and now Mercedes-Benz, BMW offers a turbocharged four-cylinder unit that can legitimately do the work of a six. Compared with the inline six it replaces, the new four banger does generate the same number of horses and significantly more pounds-feet, much earlier. It also does so more fuel efficiently. The previous engine was rated at 10.9/7.8 litres/100 km; the new one at 9.7/7.0 city/hwy.

The X3 offers an Eco Pro setting that blunts the throttle response, shifts earlier and tweaks climate control settings for less drain on the system. This setting even turns down your seat heater.

The X3 is a tall vehicle, but in Sport or

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Mind you, the X3 is based on the 3-Series platform, and like driving the legendary sedan, you do feel connected to the road.

All X3 models get an eight-speed transmission. That’s a lot of gears, particularly when the engine is delivering ample torque, but the unit is extremely smooth, and with nearly imperceptible but quick upshifts.

Even though the base X3 lists at $42,450, which isn’t particularly steep for a premium compact SUV, its interior, as you’d expect from BMW, is nicely crafted.

There are abundant soft-touch surfaces, for example in the door panels and dash, along with brushed aluminum accents, and all of it nicely stitched and fitted together with the tightest of seams.

Controls are easy to use – in particular the HVAC which employs simple knobs and buttons – but the iDrive is less old school. It is, however, now more intuitive. iDrive’s main knob and buttons for media, radio, phone and navigation (the latter is

Despite its compact size, the BMW X3 displays power and presence with its wide stance, distinctively contoured hood, dominant BMW kidney grille and large wheels.

part of the $2,200 Technology Package) make it easy to access these functions through a series of menus.

The X3 also includes the usual stuff you’d expect in this segment: dual-zone climate control, heated front seats with driver memory, tilt/telescopic steering with controls, and a decent audio system with Bluetooth.

Other upgrades in my tester included the Premium Package ($3,600), which provided panoramic sunroof, park distance control, bi-xenon headlights and auto dimming mirrors. All X3s offer abundant leg and head room in the back seats, and ample cargo room behind them despite the vehicle’s outwardly stubby appearance, inward-sloping rear hatch and rela-

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The early literacy resource guide, a 67-page spiral bound full-colour book, will be distributed free of charge to thousands of families across Toronto and to every public library in Ontario courtesy of funding from the Toronto Public Library Foundation, a generous donation by an anonymous donor and the J.P. Bickell Foundation and the Rotary Club of Toronto.

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And through a partnership with Toronto Public Health, copies of Let’s Get Ready for Reading will also be given this year to newborns and toddlers in Toronto via programs for new parents. Free copies of the guide will also be given to preschoolers who register for or renew a Toronto Public Library card during an upcoming campaign, and through the Toronto Public Library’s community outreach programs.

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For the supplier, airline and economy, the purchase is worth well over $2 billion, plus thousands of jobs. For the travelling public, the jets mean non-stop travel to further destinations, maybe at lower cost.

So far, controversy has centred on the new jets needing runways longer than those now existing at Porter’s home base at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

Runway expansion requires agreement among the Toronto Port Authority, Transport Canada, and city council. Making room for those new aircraft assumes that the island airport is operating under capacity. But as executives from Porter’s competitors are eager to point out, that airport is a public asset

david soknacki beyond the headlines to which they too want additional access. If the agreement is opened up for a bit of runway it will be very difficult not to reconsider other rules to enhance competition, including allowing other types of jets, more time for takeoffs and landings.

Changes made in the agreement mean increases in security and baggage handling, plus provisions for new employees and travellers. Changes, that might be contained within the airport, and paid by users.

But once travellers and airport employees reach the mainland, they face chaos.

At times, shuttle buses, parking and transit on the Port Authority’s tiny parcel of land cannot cope.

Given there is no realistic ability to expand on the mainland, the assumption is someone else – meaning you and I, dear reader – will

pay for infrastructure to alleviate the congestion.

Earlier, decisions to keep Toronto’s airport open struck what the wider public saw as a reasonable balance of interests. The result was success: a viable airport, a profitable commuter airline, and a service seen as positive by the majority of Torontonians. Their business model succeeded within the existing level of public infrastructure.

The upcoming set of decisions on expansion is different. The proposal now benefits one airline, while restricting competitors from a public asset. Should the proposal wish to move ahead, the public will need to be satisfied that space at the airport can be fairly allocated, that expansion can be accommodated, and there is a clear understanding of the full costs of the expansion.

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Toronto’s executive committee supports downtown casino DAVID NICKLE dnickle@insidetoronto.com Mayor Rob Ford’s executive committee has voted 9 to 4 to go for a casino in downtown Toronto, and expanded gaming at the Woodbine racetrack in north Etobicoke.

The vote came at the end of a two-day meeting, which heard from more than 100 members of the public, and showed a significant rift in the mayor’s inner circle on the issue.

Four executive committee members voted no to opening the door to casino gambling in the city’s downtown: public works committee chair Denzil Minnan-Wong, Don Valley West Councillor Jaye Robinson, planning and growth management committee chair Peter Milczyn and government management committee chair Paul Ainslie.

MAYOR SUPPORTS PLAN Mayor Ford urged his committee to support the plan, dismissing reports from the city’s Medical Officer of Health and others pointing to a suite of social problems a casino might bring to the city, including an increase in gambling addiction.

“I just don’t buy these arguments — they don’t exist,” Ford said. “They might as well ban food for fat guys like me.

We need the jobs — we need the convention centre. People need to have self control.”

Ford maintained the plan put forward by city manager Joe Pennachetti was a good

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of concerns about the level of income.”

The committee also endorsed a number of amendments.

The committee endorsed a request that the city manager talk with the province about merging Exhibition Place with Ontario Place into a single parcel of land. Pennachetti said he has had informal conversations with the province regarding this possibility, and if council approves the amendment then he will ramp up those discussions.

The committee also approved an amendment requiring any proponent provide a minimum of 813,000 square feet of exhibition space and 234,000 square feet of meeting and ballroom space to improve the city’s attractiveness as a convention destination, and that it should support the CNE should it be located at Exhibition Place.

The matter will go to Toronto council in May.

one for Toronto. Pennachetti estimated a casino in downtown Toronto would bring as many as 10,000 jobs to the city, and if the province agreed to his hosting fee formula, could bring in upwards of $141 million in revenue a year.

As well, he pointed out if the casino were not located in Toronto, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation would almost certainly locate it in a neighbouring municipality.

That would complicate matters for Toronto’s other casinolike operation — Woodbine racetrack, which currently hosts 3,000 slot machines.

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But on Tuesday, Mayor Ford said he’d already made up his mind on the report from city manager Joe Pennachetti.

“I’m not supporting any of those revenue tools,” Ford said. “People can’t afford these taxes – that’s all it is, tax, tax, tax. The city’s expensive enough to live in – we don’t need extra taxes.”

Pe n n a c h e t t i ’s re p o r t wouldn’t actually implement any of these taxes. It is intended to provide Toronto council’s input to Metrolinx, the provincial transit planning body looking for ways to

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fund its $50-billion Big Move transit expansion program over the coming decades.

The report recommends a tiered approach to funding transit expansion. For the first $16 billion, the city recommends using development charges, a fuel tax, a levy on commercial parking and a region-wide sales tax. For later transit expansion, city staff are recommending tolling of high occupancy lanes, highway tolls or other road pricing, as well as a return of the vehicle registration tax that council abolished in 2010.

Staff rejected other items

such as a congestion levy, payroll taxes, more land transfer tax, current value assessment uplift, personal income tax, property tax, transit fare increases or utility bill levies.

It also recommended that 25 per cent of any revenue should go to local municipal transportation issues.

Don Valley East Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, however, said the report isn’t fair because it doesn’t lay out what the tax impact would be on families – a number he estimates to be $800 a year. city manager Joe Pennachetti stood behind his report.

“From our viewpoint, the dollars are so big that you could look at expenditure reductions to help minimize the potential tax increase, but it’s very difficult to fund $2 billion a year without some further revenues,” he said.

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Waterproofing Basement Lowering Under Pinning Sidewalk Patio stones General stonework Brick repair Fence repairs Parging Reasonable prices 416-825-3334

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Decks & Fences

Garage Sales

IMAGE DESIGN; DECKS, References, Photos. Spring Special Call for free estimate.

416-827-4254

Flooring & Carpeting DRAGONARA CARPET & Flooring. Professional installations. Low prices.

Call 416-791-6256 www.dragonaracarpets.com

NESO FLOORING Carpet installation starting from $1.29/ sq.ft.

Hardwood, laminate at low prices.

26 yrs experience.

Free Estimates.

Best Price!

647-400-8198

Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies All season garden maintenance. Maintenance sarting at $30 per week. Lawn cutting start at $25. Call Paul 647-898-2461.

RUMMAGE SALE CHURCH ONLY Sat. April 20th 8am - 1pm St. Matthias Church 1428 Royal York Rd. (1block N. of Eglington) Used clothing, household items, & lots of books!

Hamburgers, hotdogs, baking & drinks!

House Contents Moving Sale

47 Albani St., Etobicoke South Saturday, April 20, 2013 9 am to 1 pm

To h i g h l i g h t yo u r

Decks & Fences 0 ALL DECKS built in 1 day.

Highest quality.

Spring discount! Free design and estimates.

Call Mike 416-738-7752 www.griffindecks.ca

Home I m p rove m e n t Business call

416-798-7284

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Masonry & Concrete BRICK, BLOCK & NATURAL STONEWORK Chimneys, Tuck Pointing, Brick, Concrete Windowsills and Much More!

For Free Estimate Call Peter: 647-333-0384 www. stardustconstruction .com

Brick, blocks, stonework, chimney’s, tusk pointing, porches, flagstone, window sills.

All masonry work.

For free estimates call Roman 416-684-4324 www.fadom constructioninc.com

FOR AN excellent, clean paint job and minor repairs.

Please call 416-726-8943 for a FREE ESTIMATE!

416-844-6683

XPRESS MOVERS$45/hr. 2, 3, or 4 men available with any size truck. Short notice ok.

Free storage available.

416-845-4279

Lady Reno Inc.

Additions / Renovations Professional and caring 20 years experience

DAVE’S TREE Service, tree/ stump removal, pruning, fully insured, free estimates. Call 647-979-2006

Appliance Repairs/ Installation Professional Repairs of all brands of: Refrigeration, Stoves, Dishwashers, Washers, Dryers, Air Conditioning, & Heating.

Free Estimates.

Warranty, Credit cards accepted.

Seniors discount.

416-616-0388

Michelle 416-268-5005 www.ladyreno.com

Linburg Wide Renovations

Basements, kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, drywall, laminate/hardwood flooring, crown molding, trim carpentry, tiles, fencing, patio deck & much more. All work guaranteed!

416-255-5854 or 647-457-3447 Free estimates!

Carpentry ~ Drywall ~ Doors Tile- all kinds of flooring Bathroom/Basement Specialist Free Estimates! 20yrs experience!

References available!

MOVING

www.toromovers.ca

HOME RENOVATIONS

Tree/Stump Service

Moving & Storage LOCAL, long distance Packing service, FREE boxes.

HOME IMPROVEMENT Directory

Painting & Decorating

S T OP and post your

event, sale, business & much more in the classifieds!

ALL ELECTRICAL JOBS, SMALL OR LARGE. LICENSED, INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES

Jack 416-236-7071 Based in Etobicoke, Serving all GTA for 20 years All Work Guaranteed! ECRA/ESA Lic 7001515

HANDY PERSON for that stressful transition of moving/ downsizing/ relocating or simply need a facelift for your garden?

Overwhelmed with details; not sure where to start?

Call Kathy 416-294-6349

readyornotorganize.com for more info

•Porches • Stonefacing • Walkways • Interlocking • Windows/Doors • Concrete • Driveways • Siding • Eavestroughing renovations P r e c i s i o n •• Complete Decks, Fences, Garages

Home Call (416)

798-7284

to plan your advertising campaign today!

References upon request. www.precisionhip.com

Office: 416.320.1897 or 416.259.8305

EAVESTROUGHS 416-878-4731

APTS FOR RENT

EAVESTROUGH BY DESIGN We Accept Intallment Payments Professional Installation Seniors Discount

LIVING A SPACIOUS LIFESTYLE

DOWNSPOUT DISCONNECTION

53 Widdicombe Hill Blvd.

With breathtaking city & lake views. Close to shopping/TTC. Easy access to all highways.

Hardwood, ceramic floors, A/C, 5 appliances, Concierge services. Indoor pool, sauna, tennis crt, whirlpool, Exercise facility, golf simulator.

OPEN HOUSE DAILY

416-247-5488 www.realstar.ca Apartments for Rent

Apartments for Rent

ETOBICOKE (16 Garden Pl.) -Beautiful one bedroom available. Brand new kitchen, parking, gas included for 895/month.

Call Helen at 416-253-6012

MARTINGROVE/ EGLINTON- 1 bedroom basement apt., no smoking/ pets. Suits single. May 1st. $650, cable, internet included. Parking negotiable. 647-463-7217

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FREE ADVICE AND ESTIMATE

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26 years experience

BRILLIANT STROKES 25 Years Painting & Decoration Experience • Quality Work • Reasonable Pricing

Michael 416-571-5857

CONCRETE & PAVING

Sign up & receive Free Fertilizer program (full season)

Call for FREE ESTIMATE ·

416-414-8020 Established in 1998

Call Ralph for your Free Estimate!

Rob@grassguy.ca

647-990-4887

ELECTRICAL

CROATIAN ELECTRIC

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

(416) 234-9006

(DAVID) M.J. Yelavich & Sons, Etobicoke, Ontario

www.insidetoronto.com

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Contact Rob for a free, no obligation quote www.grassguy.ca

416-910-8227

Stone Roots Landscaping • Weekly Lawn Care (Starting from $99/mo) • Sodding (Starting at $1.44/sq ft.)

• Interlock & Hardscape • Yard Clean-Ups • Fences & Decks

CALL: 416-990-0908 OR 416-807-9605 stonerootslandscaping@gmail.com

Want to get your business noticed?

Call 416-798-7284 to plan your advertising campaign today!

• Shingles • Flat Roofs • Skylights • Chimneys • Eavestroughs • Repairs • Free Estimates

Save UP TO 15% OFF Lic. # B21358

Fully Licensed & Insured

416-626-0777

www.canadianroofmasters.com

Roof Repair Experts

✓Eaves & Downspout ✓Skylights LIC# L179362 20% Senior Discount

REROOFING • SHINGLES SMALL REPAIRS • FLAT ROOFS

(416) 275-2265

TREE/STUMP SERVICES

Email: anna@multiseal.net Website: www.multiseal.net N

ROOF

MASTERS

FREE ESTIMATES

PAVING COMPANY

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416-248-0211

Asphalt Paving Free Estimates StreetPrint Bonded and Stamped and Insured Coloured Asphalt

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416-241-6953

✓Full roofs ✓Missing Shingles ✓Minor/Major Leaks ✓Raccoon Problems

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PLUMBING

PLUMBERS DIRECT

• licensed • honest • reliable • local • experienced • insured • quality workmanship • seniors discount • references

P 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE e 416-997-3063 t www.plumbersdirect.ca e Financing Available r: (Met Lic #P20579)

IDEAL PLUMBING

Dependable, experienced and affordable year round property maintenance

Metro Licence #: 7000356

416-798-7284

416-577-8444

•Seamless Eavestrough •Soffit •Fascia •Siding •Leafcovers •Eavestrough Cleaning •Emergency Repairs

24 HOUR SERVICE

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Spring Clean Ups Lawn Fertilization Lawn Mowing Hedge & Shrub Trimming, etc. www.thelawnking.com

EAVESTROUGH • SIDING

Widdicombe Place KIPLING/EGLINTON 2, 3 & PENTHOUSE SUITES

THE LAWN KING Lawn & Garden Maintenance

FREE Estimates

416-259-1494

Matt Boyes 416-896-6288

416-805-7642

to Roofs, Chimney & Eves

FREE ESTIMATE – CALL ANDREW

Best prices in Etobicoke Seniors Discount Please call for free estimate

• RETAINING WALLS • SODDING • INTERLOCKING • LAWNCARE • WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

Licensened & Insured

REPAIRS & RENEWALS

Exterior/Interior

Cut, Trim, and Clean

MAXIMA HOME DESIGN Free Estimates | 416-606-5809

PAINTING

LANDSCAPING, LAWN CARE, SUPPLIES

ROOFING

J.E. O’Farrell ROOFING LTD. Est. 1947

LM Andrews

Ready...or Not?

Call Tony 416-910-3092

• Finish Carpentry • Painting • Interior/Exterior I m p r o v e m e n t s • Basements/Bathrooms

ISLINGTON/ 401. 1 & 2 bedroom in clean building. Close to TTC/ amenities. Laundry. May 1. $950.

416-746-9370 or 416-560-6182.

EXPERT ELECTRIC

PAINTING & DECORATING

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Call (416) 798-7284 to plan your advertising campaign.

ELECTRICAL

· 24 Hour Emergency Service · Plugged Drain Repair •Backflow Prevention · Service Specialist · Flat Rates · Fully Insured · No Extra Charge for Evening & Weekends

Master Lic.# 20557

www.idealplumbingdrain.com SASHA 416-371-7137 ALI 416-828-6611

MPA TORONTO PLUMBING Drain & Plumbing Services at Affordable Rates!

Licensed & Insured.

24/7 Emergency Calls.

Drain snaking from $69.99 Plumbling lic#22342

Call Paul 416-827-0671

GTA TREE SERVICE

Quick Service!!!

• Experts in Removal of Dangerous Trees • Trimming, Pruning • Stump Removal • Ash Borer Treatment • $2 million Liability + WSIB SPRING SAVINGS 10% OFF! Call Bobby 416-828-TREE (8733) www.GTAtree.com

WATERPROOFING BASEMENT WATERPROOFING BASEMENT WATERPROOFING LOWER LOWER BASEMENT UNDER PINNING PINNING BASEMENT && UNDER Since 1982 RENOVATION Insured • Guaranteed

Atena Construction 416-854-5156 www.atenaconstruction.com

K I N G S WAY WAT E R P R O O F I N G

www.kingswaywaterproofing.com

Leaky Basement?

416-277-2429 THE WET BASEMENT SPECIALISTS

ROOFING

Waterproofing and Foundation Repairs

ROOFING DUN-RITE REPAIRS

Licensed & Insured • 35 yrs experience

• SIDING/FASCIA • EAVESTROUGH 24 HOURS • TUCKPOINTING EMERGENCY REPAIRS • VENTING • GUTTER GUARDS • ANIMAL REMOVAL

• SHINGLES • FLAT ROOFS • SKY LIGHTS • CHIMNEY’S • VALLEY’S • ANIMAL PROOFING 15% Senior’s Discount

ALL TYPES OF ROOF REPAIRS 647-857-5656

Interior & Exterior Methods Call for a free estimate

416-749-2273 • www.basetech.ca

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