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UCC holds rallies, calls for sanctions against Ukraine TAMARA SHEPHARD tshephard@insidetoronto.com The Ukrainian prime minister’s resignation this week and parliament’s repeal of anti-protest laws that sparked violent clashes between protestors and police is hopeful, but doesn’t go far enough to resolve Ukraine’s political crisis, the UkrainianCanadian Congress argues.

The concessions to protesters leave unresolved the opposition’s repeated demands for President Viktor Yanukovych to resign and a new election to be held.

The now protracted conflict in Ukraine began last November

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n the snowy hills of Banff, Alberta, there are only two Chinese restaurants – neither of which Christina Chong has any intention of visiting any time soon.

The East York native will be spending her first ever Chinese New Year away from Toronto. She moved to Banff three months ago for a coveted job at an accounting firm – and so far she doesn’t expect the Chinese atmosphere to be quite as authentic as Toronto’s.

The 23-year-old usually spends the holiday listening to her vivacious uncle Gary order a traditional eight dish meal to their round table , usually at one of many suitable restaurants in the Richmond Hill-Markham area – one of the Toronto area’s five hot spots for Chinese immigrants and exceptional

Man shot in the head Dim Sum. This year’s Chinese New Year’s celebrations will run from Jan. 31 to Feb. 15. >>>THE CHINESE, page 47

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after Yanukovych chose to abandon proposed ties with the European Union in favour of strengthening the country’s trade relationship with Russia.

Many Ukrainians hopeful for a modernized country saw the move as step backward to Russia’s Soviet past.

Anger spiked after the government imposed a tough new law aimed at curbing protests earlier this month. It sparked renewed clashes between demonstrators and police that left three protesters dead.

In Toronto, as many as 350 Canadian-Ukrainians gathered outside Toronto City Hall >>>ENTRY, page 41

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Student, 7, gets gold for acing RCM exam CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com Etobicoke violinist Rosanna Scopacasa was recently presented with the Royal Conservatory of Music’s provincial gold medal for scoring top marks on her Grade 1 violin exam.

Rosanna, a Grade 1 student at St. Gregory Catholic School who just turned seven, said the exam was a tough one.

“It was hard and some songs were really fast and fun, and had all this fancy fingering,” she said. “I even made a mistake, but I still got the gold medal. It made me feel really proud.”

Rosanna’s parents, Sal and Shirley, first enrolled their daughter in preschool music programs when she was just a toddler, and by the time she was four, decided to sign her up for violin lessons on the advice of her music teachers.

Today, in addition to her twiceweekly violin lessons through the Etobicoke Suzuki Music School and daily practice sessions at home, Rosanna is also a member of the

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When I grow up I want to be an artist, a violinist, a pianist, a dancer, and a singer - oh, and a doctor, too.

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“She’s always shown a keen interest in music, and she really seems to enjoy the violin, which is very important to us. She takes a lot of enjoyment from playing the songs and putting on little concerts for our family and friends,” said Sal, who himself played the accordion as a child.

“We think music is important in the early development of children.

Music is just another language that children can explore and develop.”

As for Rosanna’s most recent accomplishment, Shirley said both she and her husband are “so very, very proud” of all she’s been able to achieve at such a young age.

Rosanna received her gold medal,

plus a certificate for achieving “first class honours with distinction” on her Grade 1 violin exam at a ceremony Jan. 12 at Koerner Hall, in The Royal Conservatory’s TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning.

“We’re so happy that she has this talent. It’s just amazing,” Shirley said.

“I’m amazed and I’m in awe.”

But despite all her recent accolades, Sal said he and Shirley are committed to keeping their young daughter grounded.

“We try to let her know that these type of awards are achieved through hard work, dedication and commitment to practicing and playing. We just hope it doesn’t get to her head,” he laughed. “She’s pretty good, so we’re kind of preaching the importance of being grounded.”

As for Rosanna, she’s not letting her violin talent stand in the way of pursuing her other dreams.

“When I grow up I want to be an artist, a violinist, a pianist, a dancer, and a singer – oh, and a doctor, too,” she said.

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An Etobicoke School of the Arts music student was among the big winners at the Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra’s (EPO) inaugural Young Composers Competition.

Fifteen-year-old Blaise Gratton, a Bloor West resident, took home the prize for Promising High School Composer Wednesday, Jan. 22 for his piece Tritones and Semitones, which he wrote over two months specifically for the competition.

“It was a great feeling, of course, when I found out I won. I was really happy,” Blaise, who began playing tuba for the EPO in September, said at the Young Composers Competition awards reception at Westmount Gallery.

“I started playing at a very young age and I’ve pretty much always loved music.”

Launched by the EPO last year, the Young Composers Competition was an initiative Jessica Monk and her husband Chris Van Loan hoped might help to encourage youth creation of classical orchestral music.

Both members of the 60-piece EPO – Monk is the orchestra’s principal bass player and member of the EPO board, and Van Loan is a violinist – Monk said the couple recently began thinking “how hard it must be for composers to have their work listened to.”

“So we thought it would be a fun thing to do to create an opportunity for young composers by hosting a Canada-wide competition,” said Monk, who also acted as chair of the Young Composers Competition.

By the time the competition closed in November, Monk said the EPO had 19 submissions from young musicians aged 32 and under from all across Canada – each of which was judged blindly by volunteer judges.

They were all “quite pleased with the overall quality of the compositions,”

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The Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra announced the winners of its inaugural Young Composers Competition at a reception at Westmount Gallery. The winners are (L-R): Etobicoke School of the Arts’ Blaise Gratton, 15, for Promising High School Composer; Grand Prize Winner Isaias Garcia, 23, a fourth-year undergrad music student at York University; and Runner-Up Sean King, 26, a University of Toronto grad with a Masters of Music in Composition.

Monk said, noting that none of them had any idea who or how old each of the composers was until the judging process was complete.

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When I was in high school, I was still improving on my English, because my first language was Spanish. So music was essentially my universal language – the way I could communicate with everyone else.

– Isaias Garcia

While Blaise took home the $500 Promising High School Composer prize – 90 per cent of which he intends to save towards his university tuition – this year’s runner-up was Sean King, a 26-year-old University of Toronto grad who earned his Masters in Music Composition. He takes home $1,000 in prize money

for his composition, Demon Dance.

And EPO’s ultimate Grand Prize winner of this year’s inaugural Young Composers Competition was 23-year-old York University undergrad Isaias Garcia, for his piece entitled Polish Rhapsody.

Born in Canada, Garcia grew up in Argentina before moving back to Toronto at age 11.

While he didn’t pick up an instrument until high school, it was under the tutelage of Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton’s Andrzej Rozbicki – who would go on to become Garcia’s “greatest influence” – that music quickly became his outlet.

“When I was in high school, I was still improving on my English, because my first language was Spanish,” he said.

“So music was essentially my universal language – the way I could communicate with everyone else.”

Now f l u e n t i n b o t h English and a whole host of instruments – including the clarinet, piano and saxophone – Garcia is a member

of Rozbicki’s Celebr ity Symphony Orchestra, and plans to continue on with his musical education at York in the university’s Masters of Composition program upon his graduation later this year.

In addition to the $2,000 in prize money, Garcia will also enjoy having his composition, Polish Rhapsody, receive a full public orchestral performance by the EPO at its upcoming Old World, New World, Out of This World Concert Friday, April 11, 8 p.m., at Martingrove Collegiate Institute, 50 Winterton Dr. “I’m really excited about that aspect. For a young composer like myself, it’s a great experience to hear your music performed – not only for the fact that it’s being recognized, but you also get an enormous amount of feedback from the musicians themselves,” he said.

“I think that’s the most invaluable thing you can learn.”

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Famous PEOPLE Players, Etobicoke’s very own black light theatre, will launch a series of 40th anniversary shows starting this Thursday to commemorate its unique past.

Founded by Diane Dupuy in 1974 to employ developmentally challenged performers, the company became an international phenomenon after its discovery by Liberace and Paul Newman, and has performed on Broadway, at Radio Music City Hall and has been featured on CBC’s Rick Mercer Report and in the CBS documentary “Special PEOPLE,” which won an Emmy award.

“We’re very proud, 40 years is very big to us,” said Dupuy, who is also a recipient of the Order of Canada and the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.

“When we started there was a lot of stigma and fear about the disabled on stage. But we had to earn it, and we love what we do.”

The timeline of events include: n Feb. 1 - Celebrating

the 98th birthday of Mary C. (Gioberti) Thornton, the world-renowned director of Famous PEOPLE Players’ Visual Effects department (with additional lunch matinée) n Feb. 12 - Tribute to the Canadian Armed Forces, featuring a special guest; n Feb. 14 - Good Old Rock N’Roll Valentine’s Day special; n Feb. 20 - Honouring Steve Paikin, the host of TVO’s flagship program The Agenda; n March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day special, with Irish dancers; n March 29 - Honouring singer-songwriter Justin Hines for his disability fundraising efforts; n April 5 - Awesome Dreams High Drama (ADHD) musical, featuring Diane Dupuy; n May 2 - Conversation with Shirley Douglas, the daughter of politician Tommy Douglas and mother of actor Kiefer Sutherland, with pastry chef Anna Olson; n June 9 - Historical display at the Toronto City Hall rotunda.

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Famous PEOPLE Players members Rachele Clark, Seema Mistry and Michael Piasecki.

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riday marks the start of the year 4712 in the Chinese lunar calendar, and there’s plenty of celebrations slated in and around Toronto over the coming days to help welcome the Year of the Horse.

In our special feature in today’s paper, we’ve outlined some of the events local residents can attend while also taking a look at the history and traditions surrounding Chinese New Year. Find out more by visiting our events calendar online at bit.ly/torontocalendar The Chinese zodiac is made up of 12 animal signs, each representing a certain year, which repeats every 12. The Year of the Horse, which begins tomorrow, is in 2014 and will come again in 2026.

The other 11 animal signs are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Last year was the Year of the Snake, and 2015 will be the Year of the Sheep. our view Each animal sign also has certain traits associated to those Friday marks born in that particular year.

For example, those born in the start of Year Year of the Horse are said to be and seeking of indepenof the Horse restless dence, along with being good with money.

Being able to not only learn about, but actually take part in the many different cultural celebrations in our city each year is one of the great things about living in Toronto.

We urge local residents to take some time to seek out at least one Chinese New Year event. If you are of Chinese descent, you’re probably going anyway and if you’re not, it’s a great opportunity to learn more about one of Toronto’s largest cultural groups while also having fun. And if you go, send us a photo: contactus@insidetoronto.com How Toronto’s Chinese community grew from the first recorded resident, Sam Ching in 1878, to what it is today also provides an interesting look at changing attitudes and policies both in our city and across the country toward immigration.

The Greater Toronto Area is now home to hundreds of thousands of immigrants of Chinese descent.

Toronto has a number of areas with large concentrations of Chinese businesses and attractions including both downtown’s Chinatown and Chinatown East at Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street. Also, the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto is in Scarborough.

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Who are the real victims in the Ford saga?

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atching Rob Ford the past week and a bit brings to mind nothing so much as a prize-fighter, bleeding from the ears and spitting teeth as he hangs on the ropes nursing a couplethree broken ribs, telling his manager before the last round starts: “Don’t worry.

I’ve got him right where I want him.”

It’s an absurd place to be for the mayor of Canada’s largest city.

A full week ago, a broken elevator helped ensure Ford arrived late to deliver a lunch speech at the Economic Club of Canada – so late, that the club is offering refunds to its attendees.

On Monday night, the mayor arrived on time to the Toronto Region Board of Trade’s annual dinner – uninvited. He reportedly sat down at the back of the room, and partway through a speech by Board of Trade President Carol

david nickle the city Wilding filled with implied criticism, left.

Earlier that day, he complained to the media that his own executive committee had “stabbed” him “in the back,” and that was why he dare not tell anyone about his plans to cut taxes in this week’s budget debate.

Ford the victim?

On that, and other things too, Ford appears to be conceding tactical defeats. In so doing, he paints himself as a victim of Toronto’s undemocratic elites.

The ‘little people,’ Ford no doubt hopes, will take umbrage on his behalf.

It’ll be a neat trick if he can pull it off.

Because the fact is that Ford is a wealthy label-

making heir, who has spent the past year or more overreaching even that lofty privilege. He’s used his office to benefit his family’s business and his football coaching hobby – admitted to using hard drugs and being in a “drunken stupor” – and subjected those he identifies as enemies to slanderous and unfounded attacks.

All of which has opened both Ford and the city to the sharp-tongued ridicule of the world.

In reality, Toronto’s ‘elites’ such as they are have become as much a victim in this scenario as Ford has made himself. dishonest narrative But never mind that. As the mayor sets himself up for more body-blows, leading with his jaw, he reinforces his own dishonest narrative that he is the only one willing to fight for the interests of Torontonians in

a city “addicted to spending.”

He will not acknowledge that any of his policies have driven up the cost to taxpayers. culture of entitlement He will not acknowledge that the “culture of entitlement” he has fought at city hall is in fact a culture whose boundaries he has in fact pushed.

He will simply continue to push at the much narrower boundaries that Toronto council established for him last year when they removed many of his powers and resources, and do so until voters pass judgement in October.

And then, he and the rest of the city will see: whether he has it where he wants it, or not.

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Dirty Wars : A Journalist, A Cover Up, A Secret Army (2013 Documentary) WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd. N. CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416-394-5247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free It’s the dirty little secret of the War on Terror – all bets are off and almost anything goes.

The rules of the game and the rules of engagement have changed with drone strikes, night raids and U.S. government condoned torture occurring in corners across the globe, generating unprecedented civilian casualties. Investigative reporter Jeremy Scahill traces the rise of the Joint Special Operations Command, the most secret fighting force in U.S. history, exposing operations carried out by men who do not exist on paper and will never appear before Congress.

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Snowflake Skate Competition 2014 WHEN: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Centennial Arena, 156 Centennial Park Road CONTACT: Linda Moscati, 647-827-9203, centennialparkskatingclub@hotmail.com COST: $5 adults; $3.00 under 12 and seniors, free under 4 This season, the 2014 Snowflake Skate Competition will be hosted by Centennial Park Skating Club, together with Skate Canada Central Ontario. More than 500 skaters expected to hit the ice.

The Momentum Choir WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Rehoboth Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 800 Burnhamthorpe Rd. CONTACT: Joanne Hatfield, 416 622-9647, rehofellowcrc@bellnet. ca COST: Free The Momentum Choir consists of 50 adult singers with developmental disabilities and challenges. They have performed on Parliament Hill and have auditioned for “Canada’s Got Talent”.

All You Can Eat Pasta WHEN: 6 to 11:45 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 210, 110 Jutland Rd. CONTACT: 416-231-2021, COST: $12 adults/$6 children 10 & under Come out and support Canadian veterans for all you can eat pasta followed by DJ. Children welcome to stay until 9 p.m.

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Etobicoke Camera Club WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd.

CONTACT: Irene Barton, 416-231-7964, www.etobicokecameraclub.org, info@ etobicokecameraclub.org COST: Free Judging of creative images. Come out for a fascinating evening of witnessing just how much an image can be changed with editing software.

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Terrific Toddlers at Stonegate CHC WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Stonegate Community Health Centre, 150 Berry Road CONTACT: Larissa, larissa.samborsky@ stonegatechc.org COST: Free

looking ahead w Saturday, Feb. 15

The Memory Clinic – Hope And Healing For Alzheimer’s Patients and their Families WHEN: 2 p.m.

WHERE: Brentwood library, 36 Brentwood Rd. N. CONTACT: Todd Buhrows, 416-394-5247, tbuhrows@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Dr. Tiffany Chow offers knowledge and hope for an illness where there is, as yet, no cure. Drop-in program. Limited space.

First come, first seated.

This eight-week program is designed for parents and their toddlers to take part in fun activities while strengthening their bond through shared activities such as crafts, sing-a-longs, reading, and more. Program begins Feb. 4 and runs until March 25.

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Taoist Tai Chi Open House WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Taoist Tai Chi Society, Etobicoke Location, 35 Chauncey Ave. CONTACT: Janka Safar/Barb Taylor, 416-236-0720, etobicoke@taoist.org COST: Free Renovate your mind and body. Discover the health benefits of practicing the internal arts of Taoist Tai Chi. Weston Historical Society General Meeting WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: The Village of Humber Heights Etobicoke Retirement Home, 2245 Lawrence Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-241-9322 COST: Free Open meeting to hear Dave Cook, author and historian talk about the development and growth of Malton airport and surrounding area.

Etobicoke Horticultural Society February Meeting WHEN: 8 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Lambton Kingsway Junior Middle School, 525 Prince Edward Drive CONTACT: Barbara Yake, 416233-9795, www.gardenontario.org/site.php/ etobicoke, ehs.by@bell.net COST: Free The guest speaker is Ken Brown, and his topic is “There are no House Plants”.

Ken uses his years of experience in the indoor landscaping business to show that knowledge of a plant’s natural habitat is beneficial when trying to make that plant thrive and survive, indoors.

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Tejai Hamilton’s university applications four years from now will boast a credential few can claim.

The Grade 8 Humberwood D ow n s Ju n i o r M i d d l e Academy student was recently named one of seven Toronto students to win NASA’s 2013 Cassini Scientist for a Day International Edition essaywriting contest. The challenge charges students with researching Saturn and two of its moons, lapetus and Dione, then writing an essay to argue which target’s image will yield the best scientific results.

International edition winners included 23 students from Canada, Brazil, Morocco and Pakistan.

Cassini spacecraft is nearing its 10th anniversary exploring Saturn, yielding data that improves scientists’ understanding not only of the Saturn system, but of processes that influence the formation of planets, rings and moons everywhere, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) reports.

Tejai, 13, wrote in favour of Saturn’s moon, Dione, the smallest of the three targets.

“It can be determined that Dione has much to be discovered, though being the underdog in this contest,” Tejai wrote in his winning essay.

“You would have easy patience observing and analyzing due to the predictable orbit patterns as it speeds up or slows down around Saturn.

This gives the probe time to snap pictures and feedback to NASA as they try to exclaim what’s going on.”

Further, Tejai reported

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Humberwood Downs Junior Middle Academy student Tejai Hamilton has just won an award for NASA’s Cassini Scientist for a Day essay contest.

Dione behaves similar to Earth’s moon. He drew an analogy for NASA scientists between choosing Dione, and consumers remaining loyal to their cable company. His humour was a way, he said, to make his work stand out from the hundreds of entries, most from high school students who may have studied Saturn.

Sitting in his principal Beverley Muir’s office this week recalling his win, one word sprang to mind – “dumbfounded”.

Richelle Paesano, Tejai’s Grade 8 all-boys homeroom teacher, recently told her class she had received an email from an organization with an acronym as its name.

One student guessed it was from NASA. The classroom exploded with excitement.

“I don’t like being the centre of attention. The core of the emotion in the room was focused on me.

Everyone started cheering.

I was dumbfounded,” Tejai recalled.

“It’s such a moment of celebration. Celebrate it, Tejai,”

Paesano tells him.

Tejai is the only winner in the Grade 7-8 category in all of Canada.

Paesano had learned of the contest through the school board’s Direct Line, an internal posting of upcoming initiatives, events and contests.

“It seemed a wonderful way to give the kids an opportunity to take initiative, to own their own learning,” Paesano said.

“Tejai goes home, cracks out an essay and submits it.

This fellow has a very curious mind. I’m not surprised he won.”

Tejai’s fellow contest award-winners from Toronto are: Emily Buchan of Davisville Junior Public School; Michael Cheng of Claude Watson School for the Arts; Sarah Mari of Banting and Best Public School; Rainbow Chen and Henry Lin of Earl Haig Secondary School and Tiffany Bhikram of Riverdale Collegiate Institute.

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Want culture? Attend new art exhibition Interested in art?

A t t e n d Ta n i a a n d Yu r i Darashkevich’s exhibition of new paintings with opening reception Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Westmount Gallery, 88 Advance Rd. The exhibition runs to the end of February. Refreshments will be served.

Visit www.westmountgallery. com or call 416-239-5427 for more. support your local wCome skate community out to watch more than 500 skaters in the 2014 Snowflake Skate Competition.

Centennial Park Skating Club and Skate Canada Central Ontario host the competition Saturday, Feb. 1 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Centennial Park Skating Club, 156 Centennial Park Rd. Celebrate local talent and support community.

Tickets are $5 for adults/ teens and $3 for children 12 and younger. Children younger than four are free.

Visit www.centennialparkskatingclub.ca

learn about the disability tax credit Learn how you or your loved ones can claim the Disability Tax Credit at a presentation by Anita Handrahan Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Islington Seniors’ Centre, 4968 Dundas St. W. If you have difficulties with vision, hearing, mobility, various activities of daily living or require life-sustaining therapy, you may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit.

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Kids can get dramatic with shakespeare Register your kids for a free Shakespeare kids theatre program.

The TD Shakespeare Library Club, led by professional actors and educators, runs Shakespeare in Action, storytelling adventures for kids ages seven to 12.

Kids play drama games by performing from Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and Midsummer Night’s Dream among other Shakespeare works.

The program runs for six consecutive weeks Saturdays Feb. 1 to March 8 at Humber Summit Public Library, 2990 Islington Ave. Register early at the library or call 416-395-5840.

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Dip into lake ontario for good health Support some human polar bears in their dip Sunday, Feb. 2.

A group of local swimmers will take the icy plunge into Lake Ontario at the south end of Col. Samuel Smith Park Sunday, Feb. 2 from 10:30 a.m. until noon.

Natan Gendelman, a certified osteopathy practitioner, and his family and friends take the plunge every week to promote good health and well-being.

Visit www.healthinmotionrehab.com or contact Health in Motion Rehabilitation office at 416-250-1904.

Bernardine Perreira hosts a personal finances seminar for older women Monday, Feb. 3 from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at Eatonville Library, 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd. Learn the Top 3 mistakes women retirees make with their finances. To register, visit eaprograms@torontopubliclibrary.ca or call 416-394-5270.

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Tokens go a long way to helping kids Youth Without Shelter gears up for annual Tokens4Change fundraiser How to get involved

CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com “A token gesture can change everything.”

Not only is that the motto behind this year’s Feb. 7 Tokens4Change event benefiting Etobicoke’s Youth Without Shelter (YWS), but it also sums up how a campaign that began as a “pet project” for Salar and Meggie Javid has exploded over the last four years – spreading awareness and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars towards youth homelessness.

“The whole idea behind Tokens4Change in the beginning was just to collect donations of tokens at TTC stations to help the youth at the shelter get access to transportation – but it has grown quickly to become a lot more than that,” Salar Javid said.

“One of our major, major objectives, and a triple bottom line, was that we wanted to make sure that we involved the youth in the community and the people in the community to do more than just fundraise – we wanted to raise awareness about youth homelessness.”

It all began in the summer of 2009. Meggie, Javid said, had just relocated to Toronto from Calgary, where she had been heavily involved in social justice work at a number of different shelters.

Together, the couple decided to continue Meggie’s good work here in Toronto’s shelter system and sought out the advice of Javid’s best friend, Scott Parish, who was then a member of the YWS board.

“We started thinking about how we could help the shelter, and at the time, it was all about helping and making sure they could get enough volunteers – but then we had an epiphany that we could organize a fundraising event,” Javid said, noting that, from the very beginning, the trio was committed to getting young people involved.

“And one of the ways we

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Tokens4Change event is on Feb. 7, with students collecting tokens and change at subway stations to help Youth Without Shelter. Students from Martingrove Collegiate taking part will include (left to right- rear) Vishnurjan, Sahan Herath, (middle) Anne Kim, Jessica Kim, Paul Suk, (front) Ellis Chang, Nanxi Huang, Kalie Chen and Ahmed Mohammed.

thought that would be achievable was through the arts.”

And so for the last four years, the Tokens4Change campaign has called on artists such as Naomi Tessler, founder and artistic director of Branch Out Theatre, to help engage local high school students in different arts projects – each one aimed at exploring the issues surrounding youth homelessness.

This year, for example, Tessler is working on a theatre project with a group of students from Havergal College, while other artists will be working on film, visual arts and dance projects at several other local schools.

“Each of these projects give the students a chance to use their talents and their voices to raise awareness about issues surrounding youth homelessness, while also giving them the chance to go a little bit deeper and to really

explore the issue on a level that really develops empathy and compassion,” she said, noting that she’s working on a series of tableaus with the Havergal students.

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...that very small donation, whether it be financial or in the form of a token, really allows the youth to pass out of homelessness...

– Judy Leroux. YWS

“They’re basically live frozen pictures; a slide show to explore a journey that a youth might have taken to move from a situation where they were in a toxic environment to get to the shelter, and to receive the support and to thrive in that shelter environment.”

Then, come Feb. 7, the

Havergal students, along with student groups from across the city – including Etobicoke’s Martingrove Collegiate, Father John Redmond and Humber College – will go underground to present their artistic offerings to TTC commuters in exchange for freewill offerings of TTC tokens and change they hope will help build a brighter future for their homeless peers in Etobicoke.

200 student participants This year, the 200 or so students expected to participate will be joined by a number of corporate groups who have begun signing up to volunteer their employees’ time.

For David Mielke and the FileBank team, the Tokens4Change event offers twofold benefits: “We think it’s a wonderful opportunity to have that team-building

experience, while also helping an excellent organization in our community,” said Mielke, who is also chair of the YWS board.

Last year, the FileBank team rallied 18 of their 50 employees to participate, taking over College Station for the day of the event.

The experience, Mielke said, was so rewarding, that the vast majority of those original company volunteers have signed up again this year – some for even double and triple shifts.

And it’s not too late to join them.

According to Judy Leroux, YWS development manager, there’s still time for more volunteers to come forward for this year’s Friday. Feb. 7 event.

Tokens4Change, she added, really can change lives – one token at a time.

“The messaging that every-

n Commuters looking to donate to the cause need not look any further than the following TTC stations and PATH locations, where student and corporate volunteers will be out in full force all day on Friday, Feb. 7: Bathurst, Bloor-Yonge, College, Don Mills, Downsview, Dundas, Eglinton, Finch, Islington, King, Osgoode, Queen, Queen’s Park, Sheppard-Yonge, Spadina, St. Andrew, St. Clair, St. George and St. Patrick stations, and along the PATH at Brookfield Place, Bay Adelaide Centre, and Sheraton Hotel. n There will also be an opportunity to check out all of the student performances at one location – the ING Direct Cafe, 221 Yonge St. – at noon. Hosted by Ennis Esmer (The Listener), the Tokens4Change show will feature performances

by WIBI Acapella, students from Blyth Academy Lawrence Park, Crescent School and Havergal College, along with the UNITY Breakdancers.

Boston Pizza will also be on-hand at the cafe from noon to 1 p.m. selling pizza slices for a $1 donation to YWS. n For more information about the event schedule, volunteer opportunities, or how to donate online, go to www.tokens4change.com one will see this year on the posters throughout the TTC is ‘A token gesture can change everything,’” she said.

“That really sums it up, because that very small donation, whether it be financial or in the form of a token, really allows the youth to pass out of homelessness, because it provides them the resources to go look for a job, to go to school, to look for housing.

For many of our youth, those are life-changing experiences.”

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Just Sushi, the first sushi establishment in the world to offer a 100 per cent Ocean Wise recommended menu, has opened up in south Etobicoke’s Humber Bay Shores. Ocean Wise is Vancouver Aquarium’s national sustainable seafood program and its seal of approval means dishes are ocean-friendly.

The new sushi restaurant also sources the majority of its food from local and/ or organic producers and has incorporated a variety of green business practices, including using interior walls made of 120-year-old reclaimed wood. Visit www. justsushi.com Grace Peacock is the managing editor of The Etobicoke Guardian. Her column appears every second Thursday. Email her at gpeacock@ insidetoronto.com

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Women’s Habitat shelter The Canadian Federation of Women Etobicoke is set to host a Stop the Violence Breakfast in support of Women’s Habitat shelter on Monday, Feb. 10 from 8 to 10 a.m.

Tickets are $20 each and include a full buffet breakfast at the Canadiana Restaurant, 5230 Dundas St. W. (at Six

The Etobicoke Guardian’s popular Readers’ Choice Awards are back and readers are invited to help choose the best businesses in our community.

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This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ≠Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on new 2014 Altima Sedan 2.5 (T4LG14 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG54 AA00), manual transmission. 2.9%/0% lease APR for a 60/39 month term equals 120/78 semi-monthly payments of $128/$79 with $2,930/$0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/ km. Total lease obligation is $18,248/$6,190. Conditions apply. †The 0.9% purchase financing for up to 48 months offer is available with the purchase of new 2014 Juke models. Representative finance example based on a new 2014 Juke SL AWD (N5XT14 LN00), CVT transmission with a selling price of $30,007, financed at 0.9% APR for 48 months, equals 104 bi-weekly payments of $274 with $1,998 down payment. Total cost of borrowing is $517.68 for a total obligation of $30,525. $1,500 NF Cash is included in the above selling price and only applicable on the 2014 Juke SL models available only with subvented loan rates through Nissan Finance from Jan. 15 – 31, 2014. †The additional discounts of $1,500 NF Finance Cash is only available on the purchase finance of 2014 Juke SL models. The discount will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and can be combined with special finance rates only through Nissan Finance. Conditions apply. � $31,692 Selling Price for a new 2014 Pathfinder S 4X2 (5XRG14 AA00), CVT transmission. Conditions apply. � Models shown $24,899/$34,707/$31,507/$43,792 Selling Price for a 2014 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG14 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Altima Sedan 3.5 SL (T4SG14 NV00), CVT transmission/2014 Juke SL AWD (N5XT14 LN10), CVT transmission/2014 Pathfinder Platinum 4X4 (5XEG14 AA00), CVT transmission. ±≠†��Freight and PDE charges ($1,575/$1,695/$1,560), air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, certain fees (ON: $5 OMVIC fee and $29 tire stewardship fee), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid between Jan. 15 – 31, 2014. ∞Ward’s Large Cross/Utility segment. MY14 Pathfinder vs. 2013 Large Cross/Utility Class. 2014 Pathfinder S 2WD with CVT transmission fuel consumption estimate is 10.5L/100 KM CITY | 7.7L/100 KM HWY | 9.3L/100 KM combined. Actual mileage will vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison purposes only. Based on 2012 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada.

Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. 2014 Pathfinder Platinum model shown. ^Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) Mid SUV segment, AWD/4WD, 7-passenger, V6 gasoline models only. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Always secure all cargo. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner's Manual for proper use. *All information compiled from third-party sources including manufacturer websites. Not responsible for errors for errors in data on third party websites. 12/17/2013. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2013 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

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WOODBINE NISSAN 25 Vice Regent Blvd, Etobicoke, ON Tel: (416) 748-2900

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Leafs shape up SPECIAL VISIT: Toronto Maple Leafs’ players David Clarkson and Morgan Rielly stopped by Norseman Junior Middle School on Monday as part of the Shape Up Program school fitness program.

Clockwise from top: Student Jordan Raso goes head to head with Rielly in push ups; Norseman JMS alum Clarkson is welcomed back by students; and Leaf mascot Carlton sits with some of the students at the event.

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sports schedule TDCAA

COLLISION COURSE

SENIOR 2, west quarter-finals

Boys Basketball

Tuesday, Feb. 4 w Bishop Allen at Don Bosco, Jr, Sr w Michael Power at Henry Carr, Jr, Sr w Toronto Ouest at Father Redmond, Jr Thursday, Feb. 6 w Chaminade at Don Bosco, Jr, Sr w Henry Carr at St. Basil’s, Jr, Sr w Michael Power at C. McGuigan, Jr, Sr w F. Redmond at Archbishop Romero, Jr w Monsignor Johnson at B. Marrocco, Jr * end of regular season Girls Volleyball

Monday, Feb. 3 w Father Henry Carr hosts Frere Andre (Sr) and Toronto Oues (Jr) Tuesday, Feb. 4 w Michael Power at Loretto Abbey, Jr, Sr w Father Redmond at Bishop Allen, Jr, Sr w Don Bosco at Cardinal McGuigan, Sr w M. Johnson at Father Henry Carr, Jr, Sr Wednesday, Feb. 5 w Monsignor Johnson hosts St. Basil (Sr) and Madonna (Jr) * end of regular season * full stats at http://www.tdcaa.org TDSB Girls volleyball SENIOR tier 1, west quarter-finals

Tuesday, Feb. 4 w Lakeshore CI vs Etobicoke SA w Silverthorn CI vs TBA w Martingrove CI vs TBA

Monday, Feb. 3 w Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy at Vaughan Road Academy Tuesday, Feb. 4 w Kipling CI at Weston CI w Thistletown CI at North Albion CI w West Humber CI at Runnymede CI

The Toronto Aeros’ Sara Knee, right, and Etobicoke Dolphins’ Susan Lorett fall to th e ic e durin g Provincial Women’s H o c ke y L e a gu e action at the Seneca C olle g e A th letic Centre on Saturday.

The Dolphins lost 3-1. The Dolphins will play some home ice Saturday, Feb. 1, 1:15 p.m. against Barrie and Sunday, Feb. 2, 2:15 p.m. against Oakville – both games at the MasterCard Centre.

JUNIOR, west quarter-finals

Tuesday, Feb. 4 w West Humber CI at Silverthorn CI w North Albion CI at Lakeshore CI w Vaughan Road Academy at Richview CI w Etobicoke CI at Martingrove CI * West volleyball semifinals Thursday, Feb. 6 and west final Tuesday, Feb. 11 for all divisions Boys basketball SENIOR, west quarter-finals

Monday, Feb. 3 w North Albion CI at Vaughan Road w Richview CI at West Humber CI w George Harvey CI at Weston CI w Martingrove CI at Runnymede CI

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JUNIOR, west quarter-finals

Monday, Feb. 3 w Runnymede CI at West Humber CI w Lakeshore CI at Martingrove CI w North Albion CI at Etobicoke CI w Weston CI at Silverthorn CI * full stats at www.tdsb.on.ca/sports

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Kia’s new Customer Friendly Pricing includes delivery and destination fees, dealer admin fee up to $399 and all mandatory government levies. Prices do not include licensing or applicable taxes.

Offer(s) available on select new 2013/2014 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery by January 31, 2014. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, $34 tire recycling/filter charges, $5 OMVIC fee, environmental fee, variable dealer administration fees (up to $399) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. ≠Throwback Pricing available O.A.C. on financing offers on new 2013/2014 models. 0% financing for 84 months example: 2013 Optima LX AT (OP742D)/2013 Soul 1.6L MT (SO551D) with a purchase price of $26,383/$18,978 (including $1,455/$1,650 freight/PDI and $399 administration fee) financed at 0% for 84-month period equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $105/$82 followed by 150 bi-weekly payments of $145/$102. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $26,383/$18,978. Throwback Pricing Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. The Throwback Pricing Incentive for the 2013 Optima LX AT (OP742D)/2013 Soul 1.6L MT (SO551D) shown is $1,280/$640 (a $40/$20 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time offer. See retailer for complete details. Throwback Pricing is a trademark of Kia Canada Inc. 60/84 Amortization Financing example: 2013 Sportage LX AT (SP752D) with a purchase price of $26,878 (including $1,650 freight/PDI and $399 administration fee) financed at 0% for 60 months amortized over an 84-month period equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $108 followed by 98 bi-weekly payments of $148 with a principal balance of $7,679 plus applicable taxes due after 60 months. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $26,878. Throwback Pricing Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. The Throwback Pricing Incentive for the 2013 Sportage LX AT (SP752D) shown is $1,280 (a $40 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time offer. Offer excludes HST and other applicable taxes. See retailer for complete details. ‡Loan savings for the 2013 Soul 1.6L MT (SO551D) is $360 and is available on purchase financing only on approved credit (OAC). Loan savings vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. 0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013/2014 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. ∆Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2013 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748D)/2013 Soul 4u Luxury AT (SO759D)/2013 Sportage 2.0T SX Navigation (SP759D) is $35,550/$27,345/$39,145. �Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2013 Optima 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Soul 1.6L GDI 4-cyl (M/T)/2013 Sportage 2.4L MPI 4-cyl (A/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. For 100% approval downpayment might be required and interest may go up to 29.99%. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation

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Lack of new listings causes sales dip in first half of Jan. Transactions decline, average price rises Greater Toronto Area realtors reported 1,287 transactions through the TorontoMLS system during the first two weeks of 2014.

This result was down by

approximately eight per cent compared to 1,396 sales reported during the same period in 2013. New listings entered into the system were down by a greater 20 per cent year-over-year.

“The expectation is that home sales through the TorontoMLS System will be up

in 2014. This is because the cost of purchasing an average priced home, including mortgage payments, property taxes and utilities, will remain affordable for a household earning the average income in the GTA,” says Toronto Real Estate Board President Dianne Usher.

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“Aside from the fact that January sales from year-toyear tend to be volatile, the dip in sales during the first two weeks in January was likely due in large part to a lack of new listings. Quite simply, some would-be home buyers could not find a home that met their needs.”

The average selling price for the first 14 days of January 2014 was $515,990 – up by 12 per cent compared to the average price reported for the same timeframe in 2013.

“The average selling price in the GTA will continue to trend upward in 2014,” says Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager

of Market Analysis.

“Listings will remain below the pre-recession peak and sales are expected to increase over 2013. This means that we will continue to see substantial competition between buyers for some home types and in some areas of the GTA.” – TREB

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www.askdrago.ca REMAX Legacy Realty Inc., Brokerage

Independently Owned and Operated

2 PRINCESS ANNE CRES. Spectacular 4 Level Sidesplit With Kitchen/Great Room Addition. 3+1 Bedrooms, 2 Custom Made F/P, Executive Home With Grand Living Room And Banquet Size Dining Room, Family Room With Rich Wall Panelling, Hardwood Floors And Walk Out To Patio And Pooled Garden Oasis. Over 4000Sq. Ft Of Fabulous Living Space Situated On A Huge Private Lot Of 80X120 Feet. Exceptional Schools, Parks And Walk To St. Georges Golf Club. $1,385,000.

SHELLEY PORRITT Broker of Record & RICHARD ADACH SOUTH ETOBICOKE COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR SALE/RENT Broker 416

259-9639

Freestanding building located close to residential and commercial properties in high traffic area. Approx 4,000 sq ft. Main floor commercial space with full bsmt with high ceilings and sep ent from outside. Second floor contains 3 renovated apartments fully rented. Main floor can be divided into 2 sep units and was previously a restaurant. Ideal for investor or own use.

Royal LePage Porritt Real Estate, Brokerage

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JOANNE GLUDISH Sales Representative

231-3000 817-3747 www.joannegludish.com 416 416

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Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

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Spacious 3+1 Bedroom Family Home. Squeaky clean and move in ready. Re-Finished Hardwood Floors Throughout. Eat-In Kitchen. Sep Side Entrance & Finished Lower Level With Rec Room & 4th Bedroom Or Office. Wonderful Neighborhood, Walk To Norseman Junior Middle School, transit and all amenities.

32 Trueman Ave $525,000

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416

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208 LA ROSE AVENUE TH 16

Luxury Executive 3 Bdrm TWNHSE Royal York/Eglinton.

www.LinaKuliavas.com Gourmet Eat-in Kitchen, S/S Appliances, Granite

Countertops, Quality Craftmanship, Oak Hardwood Flrs, High Ceilings, Gas Fireplace, Master Suite Ensuite with Jet-Stream Tub & Separate W/I Shower, Family Room w Royal LePage Real Estate W/O to patio. Steps to TTC and Renown Schools.

Service Ltd., Brokerage Virtual Tour www.LinaKuliavas.com

319-4888

122 WIMBLETON RD. Classic Cape Cod Style. Prime Centre Hall Humber Valley Village Home. Great Lot 60 X 134 Ft. 2 Gas Fireplaces. Eat In Kitchen. Hardwood Floors. Some Updates.

Renovate, Build Or Move In. Great Lot, 60 X 134 Ft. 2 Gas Fireplaces. Eat In Kitchen. Hardwood Floors. Some Updates, Pool Royal LePage Real Estate Sized Lot. Rarely Available. Don’t Miss This Home! It Will Not Services Ltd., Brokerage Disappoint. Call Heather Ferrier * 416-319-4888 $1,049,000 416 www.ferrier.ca

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Broker of Record

Century 21 Brown Limited, Brokerage

Independently Owned and Operated

Markland Wood/Mill Road 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (End Unit) Ensuite Laundry 6 Appliances, City/Lake Ontario View.

Call Ed Allan Direct: (416)570-5525 See the virtual tour at: www.myvisuallistings.com/vt/133437

RIVER LOT 30’ X 155’ - 32 BONNYVIEW DRIVE

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Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

unique park setting backing onto Mimico Creek and Jeff Healey Park. Exceptional property offers country living in the city.

Humber Stone home in need of repair and remedial work or build to suit. Easy access to downtown, airport and highways.

Minutes to city centre, waterfront and all amenities. Enjoy nature and the City of Toronto at your door step. $649,000.

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

End Dark Laminate, Ceramic Tiles & Backsplash! Terrace Off Kit. Has Gas BBQ Hook-Up & Overlooks Park & Waterfall! Steps To Shopping & 24 Hr TTC, Minutes To Subway & Bloor West Village. Perfect For Single, Couple, Investment Or Small Family. For More Photos & Virtual Tour Visit: www.homesandphotos.ca/870jane103 Think Distinction, Think Merritt”

FIORELLA CRIBARI

51 ST. MARKS ROAD 762-4200 Rarely offered, exceptional, solid brick, 3-3 bedroom unitsDirect: 416 618-8353 over 2700 sq ft on 1st & 2nd floors + 3 bdrm bsmt apt; solid Broker

Office: 416

triple garage in great location-near BWV, excellent schoolsFrench Immersion; Humber River; subway++ Incredible Sutton Group Realty Systems Inc., Brokerage value: Investment or Live in + income! $899,900 Independently Owned and Operated

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Spectacular Stone Mansion in ultra private setting, one of Toronto’s finest neighbourhoods. Fabulous country living in the city, multiple walkouts,pool complex with gazebo,fresh water pond,tennis courts,master retreat,simply stunning.Incredible 690’ depth with access from cul-de-sac great potential for future development. One of a kind jewel, please contact Frank Leo for any questions. $6,300,000

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First monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $10,670/$16,969/$21,048/$18,757. All-in lease includes freight and fees (PDE, EHF, OMVIC fee and air condition tax, where applicable). HST, licensing, registration and insurance are extra.

Dealer may lease for less. Based on a maximum of 100,000KM/100,000KM/100,000KM/100,000KM. Additional KM charge of $0.07/$0.10/$0.15/$0.10 for excess kilometres, if applicable. ∆$1,100 Lease Assist on a new 2014 Corolla CE Manual is valid on Toyota retail delivery (excluding fleet sales) when leased from an Ontario Toyota dealership. Lease Assist includes tax and will be applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. Vehicles receiving Lease Assist must be purchased, registered and delivered between January 9 and January 31, 2014. ΩDealer Fees may be added and may be comprised of administration/documentation fees, VIN Etching, anti-theft products, cold weather packages or other fees. Fees may vary by Dealer. Offers are valid between January 9 and January 31, 2014, and are subject to change without notice. All rights are reserved. Dealer may sell for less. Please see our participating Ontario Toyota Dealer for full details.

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Woodbine Shopping Centre & Fantasy Fair The Woodbine Centre, north Etobicoke’s largest indoor shopping destination, is conveniently located at Highway 27 and Rexdale Blvd., near both Humber College and the Woodbine Racetrack.

The light-filled and welcoming mall offers visitors over 150 stores and services under one roof including the Bay, Sears, Rainbow Cinemas and Sport Chek.

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For over 28 years, Fantasy Fair has been delighting children ages three and up. Since opening in 1985, it has served over seven million guests!

Favourite Rides at Fantasy Fair include the Bumper Cars, Electric Train, Antique Carousel and Ferris Wheel. Raising the excitement level for kids, teens & adults are the New Attractions, including the Rock ’n’ Climb Climbing Wall, Drop

& Hop Drop Tower and an XD Theatre Simulator.

Exclusive Park rentals are available and Birthday Party packages include loot bags, plush toys, a party photopackage, arcade tokens and face painting!

Fantasy Fair is the 2013 Readers’ Choice Award winner for Best Children’s Entertainment. Woodbine Centre & Fantasy Fair thank the Etobicoke Guardian readers for the 2014 nominations.

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Limited time lease offers available through Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS), to qualified retail customers on approved credit. Selling prices and payments include freight and PDI (ranges from $1,495 to $1,695 depending on 2014 model), EHF tires ($29), EHF filters ($1), A/C levy ($100 except Civic DX and Fit DX models), and OMVIC fee ($5).

Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. ΩRepresentative bi-weekly lease example: 2014 Civic DX Sedan // 2014 Fit DX // 2014 CR-V LX 2WD on a 60 month term with 130 bi-weekly payments at 2.99% // 2.49% // 2.99% lease APR. Bi-weekly payment is $87.93 // $82.93 // $148.74 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in, $650 // $725 // $0 lease incentive deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes (applies only to Lease contracts through HFS, and can be combined with subvented rates of interest offered

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Offers only valid for Ontario residents at Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details. ◆◆Based on Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) data reflecting sales between 1997 and December 2013. ∞Based on Fuel Consumption Guide ratings from Natural Resources Canada. Transport Canada approved test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors – use for comparison only.

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Nominee's spotlight Nominated for Best Cellular Phones

Global Wireless Solutions keeps you connected Wireless communication is a key part of staying connected. The internet, instant messaging and verbal and face to face interactions are accessible through ever changing new and improved smart phone technology.

With technology improving so often, it can be costly to stay current with your mobile device. That’s why Global Wireless Solutions, your Rogers Authorized Dealer, is committed to offering the latest wireless devices and accessories at competitive prices- available at 935 The Queensway, between Royal

York and Islington Avenue.

The 2013 Diamond Award winner for Best Cellular Company, it offers services to both consumer and business clienteles. Global Wireless carries the latest in wireless devices including the Samsung Galaxy S4, which invites you to live in a world of new possibilities. Call a friend, answer the phone, preview an email and stop a video without even touching the phone! Experience more, live more, and accomplish more while capturing unforgettable moments in more ways than ever.

Global Wireless, your Rogers Authorized Dealer, keeps you connected to your home by offering new Smart Home Monitoring services. Control your home from anywhere from lights on, to lights out.

Program your lighting to have the hall light turn on when you come home or illuminate a bedroom so no one knows you’re out. Smart Home Monitoring also offers savings on the go with the ability to adjust and manage your thermostat from wherever you are to lower heating bills. Take charge of your security by remotely logging into your smart home monitoring system to turn on an alarm or disarm to let the baby sitter or contractor in without giving up your access code.

Global Wireless is excited to offer the new Samsung Gear. Receive notifications of phone calls, emails, texts, alarms, calendar and social networking events right from your wrist with the Gear.

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your mobile, Global Wireless can help connect you with the Rogers LTE Network, using the fastest mobile technology on the planet with faster downloading, faster stream-

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Upcoming Event - OSTEOPOROSIS on Wed. February 26th 10 AM to 4 PM

396 ROYAL YORK ROAD

(416) 251-1126 Over 65 Years

www.kasselspharmacy.com

Thank You for nominating us Best Pharmacy/Drug Store and Medical Supplier

Thank you Etobicoke for Nominating us as the Best Pharmacy Drug Store

and Medical Supply Store STORE HOURS 8 AM TO 10 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK

New Patients Always

Welcome Free

POST OFFICE HOURS MON. - FRI. 9 AM - 9 PM • SAT. AND SUN. 12 PM - 4 PM

3010 Bloor St. W. • 416-234-0136

Initial Consultation THANK YOU ETOBICOKE for nominating us

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• Best Asian Restaurant • Best Restaurant Atmosphere • Best Buffet • Best Chinese Food • Best Seafood Restaurant • Best Family • Best All-Around Restaurant

Dr. Amanpreet Chopra Emergency Seen Right Away

All Insurance Plans Accepted Flexible Free Teeth Whitening* Payment Plans Cosmetic Dentistry - Lumineers - Smile Make Overs Gum Disease Treatment and Surgery White Fillings Invisalign- Invisible Braces Braces for Children & Adults-Orthodontist-in-Clinic Root Canal with New Technology Intra Oral Cameras, Digital PAN & X-Rays Wisdom Tooth Extraction Dentures Full and Partial Dental Implants & laser Surgery Sleep Dentistry in Clinic Laughing Gas Nitrous Oxide Kids Play Area Friendly & Caring Staff

OPEN 7 DAYS 10-8

416-741-0002 2599 Islington Ave., Etobicoke, ON. M9V 4A2

www.thefamilydentist.ca

OPEN 7 DAYS

We are proud to serve you!

dramanchopra@gmail.com

*Some conditions apply.

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(SE Corner of Kipling & Queensway)

(416) 252-5000 www.mandarinbuffet.com

CONSUMER FEATURE

Dear Etobicoke Friends and Neighbors...

Feel Anxious or Embarrassed Do you dread the thought of having bad teeth, pain so terrible you can’t sleep, and a reluctance to ever show your smile in public but you still can’t get up the nerve to visit a dentist?

I understand how that feels... I grew up with my share of teeth troubles and HATED going to the dentist. Once I became a dentist, I sought out the best secrets of melting away dental anxiety so you would NEVER have to feel that way I did.

I’m the owner of Royal York Dental... a thriving West Toronto dental office and my team helps people who HATE dentists get unstuck and back onto a healthy path. We offer convenient, comfortable care (with sedation options if you’re anxious) and extended hours to accommodate you and your loved ones. Check out our web site to learn more.

Thank you for choosing Royal York Dental amongst the “Best of the Best” dentists again this

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year in the Reader’s Choice Awards. That’s 10 consecutive years!

If you need dental care now, call 416-2310550 and ask for our Free & Easy No-Obligation First Consult. We’re on Bloor Street- just steps from Royal York Station.

Dr. Joe Bulger

P.S. Choosing a dentist is almost as hard as going to one. Download our Free Special Report: The 7 Telltale Secrets of Choosing a Dentist. Just go to www.RoyalYorkDental.com

Thank you to our families for their nomination!

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childrens

Nominated for Best Roofing Contractor

Keating Roofing Contractors LTD Keating Roofing & ExteriorContractors is a reliable full service exterior remodel and restoration company, that offers a full range of affordable roofing and exterior services.

Since 1963, three generations of the Keating family have been a part of the business in the roofing and exterior remodel industry, starting with William Keating Sr., who was followed by his son, William Keating Jr. Today, brothers Jonathan and Justin Keating operate the 50-year-old family business with great pride.

They are committed to providing high quality roofing and exterior solutions for their customers across the GTA - and their list of services doesn’t stop at the rooftop.

Keating Roofing & Exterior Contractors prides itself on continuous education for its 25 manufacturer trained inhouse employees.

The company’s industry know how and family atmosphere provide customers with the best service – every time.

Keating’s highly trained roofing and exterior contractors have the skills, knowledge, and expertise necessary to handle any roofing or exterior need, regardless of the size or complexity. They are also backed by the highest quality materials and equipment to ensure customers receive roofing and exterior services they can count on.

Whether you need a small roof repair, siding, eaves

troughs, skylights, stucco, chimneys, ventilation, insulation and many flat and slope roofing applications, Keating has the solutions to handle your needs.

Every project is inspected and/ or supervised by a Keating family member to ensure the end result will be to the highest level of quality and professionalism reflected by the Keating family name.

Keating Roofing & Exterior Contractors is proud to be the 2013 Readers’ Choice Gold Award for Best Roofing Contractor, and would like to thank Etobicoke Guardian readers for their 2014 nomination.

For more details about Keating’s services, please visit keatingroofing.com.

D E N T A L

Our dental practice provides: • Paediatric Dental Care • Infant Oral Health Care • Sedation Dentistry

416-252-KIDS

(5437)

www.expertmechanix.com

Expires July 30th 2014

Located at: 727 Kipling Ave (@ Jutland Rd) Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5G4

Contact Us: (416) 201-8600

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Beaulieu VISION CARE

41 Chauncey Ave. * 219 Dufferin Street, Ste. 1C 2930 Lake Shore Blvd. W. 416-231-2295 * TTY: 416-253-2726 www.jobstartworks.org

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Thank You

Etobicoke For Nominating Us As Your Favourite Optical Store 416-233-EYES (3937)

2938 Bloor Street West · www.beaulieuvisioncare.

Thank you Etobicoke for your nomination!

2014 Reader’s Choice Award Nominee

We wouldn’t be

where we are today

without you.

Merry Maids of Etobicoke is proud to be a part of the community, and we value your support.

“Small Business Specialists” 4899 Dundas St.West • 416-766-3941 www.ha-accounting.com • marlies@ha-accounting.com Marlies Y. Hendricks • Licensed Public Accountant (LPA) and CGA in Ontario • CPA (Illinois & New York licensed) An Independent Accounting Firm of EPR Group Canada Inc.

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Nominee's spotlight Nominated for Best Tax Preparation

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As one of Canada’s three largest tax firms, Softron Tax is dedicated to practicing a safeguard system with double check practices that ensures your return is error free.

If doing your taxes makes you apprehensive, or you have questions, you can trust Softron’s trained

and experienced tax professionals to provide the guidance you need to get it done right.

At Softron, they don’t believe in taking chances with your financial future.The tax professionals are educated on up to date provincial tax credits, which change every year, to help you maximize your refund or minimize your balance owing. If you are granted a refund, no need to wait for the government to send

you a cheque. Softron provides your tax refund on the spot.

Softron is dedicated to preparing your tax return quickly, at an affordable price. If you are a new immigrant or have been working on a commission basis, the Tax Professionals are trained to handle all situations. Call 416-674-9199 to book an appointment and to find a location near you. Visit softrontax. com for more information.

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Thank you Etobicoke for nominating us the best In-Home Senior Care for five years now.

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~ We thank our patients for nominating us in the category of Best Dentist ~

Cloverdale Dental Group Dr. K. Paterson, Dr. A. Cohen, Dr. M. Oerbach, Dr. K.Towarnicki, Dr. A. Kliman

OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT Monday - Thursday 8am – 9pm Friday - Saturday 9am – 5pm

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CHIROPRACTOR q Handyman Connection q Village Paint & Wallpaper DRY CLEANERS Remember to vote in at least 45 categories to be eligible for the draw. q Murphy’s Home Improvements q Complete Balance Health PATIO FURNITURE q Dr. Dadoon Cloverdale Chiro q Ace Kelly Dryclean q Raymon Julien Online vo�ng is open from January 30, 2014 un�l 11:59 pm February 23, 2014. q Cadet on Lakeshore q Sam the Handyman q Dr. James Fung q Andrew Richard Designs Pull out the 3 pages of Nominees, cast your votes by filling in the boxes, complete the entry ballot below and mail in or drop off to: q Dove Cleaners q Health for Life Canadian Tire ATTN: Etobicoke Guardian 2014 Readers’ Choice. 175 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario M2H 0A2.

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Royal Lepage West Realty Group Brokerage 2014 2014

Royal Lepage West Brokerage is Celebrating 40 Years of Service in Etobicoke

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5110 Dundas Street West 416-233-6276

Nominee's spotlight Nominated for Best Hearing Service

Trust your ears to WestEnd Hearing Services!

West End Hearing Services, serving Etobicoke for over 20 years, is an independent Audiologistowned hearing clinic that is in the Toronto Hearing Services group - a collection of three clinics (Etobicoke, North York and Markham sites). These facilities all have the same leading edge equipment and highly trained staff. As a leader in the Audiology field, West End Hearing Services

Thank you Etobicoke for Nominating us for Best Private School

Newton’s Grove School (formerly MPS Etobicoke) is much more than your average public school for much less than your typical private school.

We keep standards high and class sizes small. We challenge our students to grow into a new personal best in academic and extracurricular life. Call now to enroll.

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They also have just renovated and are having a ‘grand reopening’ with many specials!

For more information on West End Hearing Services, call (416)233-8581, or visit www.torontohearingservices.com.

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2014 Readers’ Choice Nominees THANK YOU FOR NOMINATING US THE BEST FISH & CHIPS

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TORONTO MUFFLER & BRAKE Catalytic Converters Special!

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HOT ROD SCOTT’S 32 years of serving Etobicoke

We do n’t charg e on m uffler and b rake inspec tions!

PROUD TO BE NOMINATED THANKS ETOBICOKE! BEST LOCAL HEATING & AIR COMPANY

Thank You for Nominating Us Again!

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• Brakes and Brake Servicing • General Repairs • Pick Up and Delivery

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Six Points Plaza Retailers Appreciate The Support Of All Its Patrons In Nominating Us Strip Plaza In Etobicoke Thirteen Years In a Row!

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Website: www.paintco.ca

Email: paintco@rogers.com

CALL US ANYTIME 24 HOURS A DAY

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Over 50 years of experience and dedication to our customers for their continued safety and comfort

We are honoured to be nominated for the Readers’ Choice Awards! Thank you to all Etobicoke Guardian readers who nominated our Residence.

Richview Residence provides apartments for independent living seniors, including an optional dining program and other amenities. We are currently accepting applications.

Please call 416-247-5316 or visit our website at www.richviewresidence.org.

Open Houses are held the last Monday of every month at 2:00 p.m. The next Open Houses are Monday, February 24th and Monday, March 31st at 1540 Kipling Avenue, two blocks north of Kipling and Eglinton.

Thank You Etobicoke for your Continued Support!

Proudly serving the community to keep your pets Healthy and Happy for over 20 years 2012 ✓ Physical exam and consultations ✓ Early disease detection programs ✓ Parasite prevention ✓ Dietary consultation ✓ Dentistry ✓ Surgery including spay/neuter and declawing 3459 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (at 30th Street)

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Nominee's spotlight

Thanks For Voting Us Best Roofing Contractor 12 Times & For These Nominations

Nominated for Best Shopping Centre

Humbertown Shopping Centre Whether you’re meeting with friends, looking for a special gift or taking time to pamper yourself, Humbertown Shopping Centre offers a world of possibilities to explore convenience, personalized service and outstanding selections.

For decades, Humbertown Shopping Centre has been a hub for locals looking for a unique shopping destination in a relaxing environment.

In the heart of the Etobicoke/ Kingsway community, it offers a collection of fashion boutiques, specialty food shops and professional services anchored by Loblaws, LCBO, Shoppers Drugmart and a number of independent and national retailers.

The great personal service provided by store owners and their

A Family Business Since 1981 Roofing & Chimneys | Windows & Doors | Eaves & Siding

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Haven (left) and Saxon for Men (right) are two of Humbertown’s long-standing, independent boutiques offering the latest fashions for men and women, along with superb customer service.

loyal staff, makes customers feel like top priority, and Humbertown a great place to shop.

Owned by First Capital Realty Inc. (TSX:FCR) Humbertown is scheduled for a major redevelopment that will offer a great new “village” like shopping environment

featuring green spaces and art installations as well as a new residential component. It is poised to meet the needs of a growing community.

For more information on the redevelopment, please visit www.humbertown.com

Rexdale Outlet Store Thank you Etobicoke for voting for us as your favourite Clearance/Outlet Centre, your favourite Mattress Store & your favourite Appliance Store! Come on in and check out our reduced outlet pricing as well as our daily specials!

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We thank you, our community, for nominating us as the Best Retirement Residence and cordially invite you to our upcoming events.

Tuesday March 4th Mardi Gras Party 2 to 4 pm Enjoy a fun afternoon with entertainment and laughter.

Sunday April 20th Open House Social 2 to 4 pm Socialize with our residents, staff and friends and tour our multiple award winning residence.

2100 Bloor Street West - A short walk to High Park and Bloor West Village

We look forward to showing you our multiple award winning residence.

Don’t just take our word for it – come in and talk to the residents who have made The Grenadier their home for several years and the staff who make The Grenadier award winning.

Visit us during one of our special events or call to book your personal tour.

Remember to ask about our Nurse Practitioner services and the new full service Suites on Clendenan.

Attend any of these events and fill in a ballot for a chance to win prizes.

(416) 769-2885 thegrenadier.com

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2014 Readers’ Choice Nominees THANK YOU ETOBICOKE FOR NOMINATING US BEST BUTCHER SHOP!

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We have expanded visit our new location at Royal York Plaza www.royallepageporritt.com

1500 Royal York Rd. 3385 Lakeshore Blvd.West

(Across from Six Points Plaza)

Tel: 416.231.1500

416-245-9933 416-259-9639

THANK YOU TO OUR Ana’s Nail Boutique & Spa Many Thanks to our clients for nominating us Best Mani/Pedi.

We look forward to serving you and our community!

Dr. Chrys Sly and the entire

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Etobicoke Centre Conservative MP Ted Opitz, whose riding has a significant Ukrainian constituency, moved the motion to request the House of Commons debate.

He accused the Ukrainian government of imposing martial law and using “lethal force to quash freedoms, violate human rights, and suspend the civil liberties of the people of Ukraine.”

Prime Minister Harper expressed grave concern about Ukraine’s political leanings toward Russia in response to a question from NDP Leader Tom Mulcair about what actions Canada is taking to de-escalate and resolve the crisis.

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Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird called the violent repression of protest and opposition in Ukraine “utterly deplorable,” and said Tuesday they will be immediately restricting entry to Canada for key Ukrainian government officials.

Like Mulcair, Yatsetchko said Canadian-Ukrainians want to know what action the Canadian government is committed to take to resolve the political crisis in Ukraine.

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Reshane Hayles Wilson, 23, wanted on first-degree murder charge in ‘execution style’ slaying CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com Police have issued a Canadawide arrest warrant for a suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of 25-year-old Neeko Mitchell at North Kipling Community Centre back in November.

Det.-Sgt. Brian Borg of the Toronto Police homicide squad announced police have identified 23-year-old Reshane Hayles Wilson, of Mississauga, as a suspect in the case, and that they are currently seeking him out on a first-degree murder charge.

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24, 2013 that Mitchell was During a press conference gunned down in what police back in December, police have called a targeted shootreleased the images of three ing shortly after arriving at suspects – two males and one the North Kipling Community female – captured by numerCentre (located near Kipling ous closed-circuit cameras and Finch West avenues) at at the city-run North Kipling Community Centre on the around 8:11 p.m.

Within minutes of his night of Mitchell’s murder. arrival, Mitchell was struck by All three persons, Borg said several high-velocity bullets at the time, were believed and “never had any chance to be “directly or indirectly” of survival,” Borg said. involved in his shooting.

Borg said through “exten“Neeko, like many others that night, was at the sive” investigation over the

course of nearly two months, police have now been able to identify all three of those suspects – including Hayles Wilson.

While an arrest warrant has been issued for Hayles Wilson, Borg said police are withholding the names of the other suspects because the investigation is not yet complete.

“We don’t want to do anything that will compromise our ability to investigate this thoroughly and bring everybody that’s responsible for this murder to justice,” he said.

“M r. Ha y l e s W i l s o n , however, should not be approached as he is considered by law enforcement to be potentially armed and dangerous,” Borg cautioned.

Call the homicide squad at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-(TIPS) 8477.

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Aside from offering optimal dental care to the community, Dr. Chopra makes it her priority to give back to others.

Every year, Dr. Chopra searches for residents within the area who don’t have dental coverage and asks them to send her their story.

After reading all the submissions, Dr. Chopra and a team of judges choose one entry as the winner to receive $2,500 worth of free dental care from her office. Dr. Chopra considers it her biggest achievement and honour to give somebody their inner smile.

Dr. Amanpreet Chopra graduated in 1993 and takes great pride in her dental profession. For the past 19 years dentistry, and the welfare of society, has been her passion.

During her years in India, she was an integral part of many free medical and dental camps organized

by the Lions Club and the Rotary Club. Dr. Chopra often went to the rural parts of India and provided free treatment to many patients.

The Indian army was also treated at her clinic for free as well as widows and orphans. Seniors and students were given special discounts on their treatment, which is something she still offers at her Canadian practice today.

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Toronto school board takes ‘bold stance’ on dealing with youth mental health issues CLARK KIM ckim@insidetoronto.com All Toronto District School Board (TDSB) staff from principals and superintendents to teachers and lunchroom supervisors will now receive training on the foundations of mental health.

It’s part of the board’s fouryear mental health strategic plan announced Tuesday morning at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts

by TDSB Education Director Donna Quan.

She also released statistics based on a recent student and parent census that found 73 per cent of students between grades 9 and 12 worry about their future, and more than one-third of high school students reported being under a lot of stress.

Another concern is that the TDSB is aware of about 730 suicide attempts by students during the 2012-2013 academic year.

“That’s why we’re taking a bold

stance. That’s why we’re taking a 365day approach to this,” Quan said. “We need to work with our agencies, our hospitals and our clinics to bridge the conversation before the students get there because by the time they get there it’s too late.”

The TDSB strategy titled Healthy Schools. Healthy Relationships.

Children and Youth Mental Health and Well-Being also includes the following commitments. * All schools will establish “mental health teams” responsible for facilitating student mental health and well-being in their schools. * Increase by 50 per cent the number of high schools engaged in anti-stigma initiatives by June 2014. * Expand and strengthen mental health partnerships to better meet system needs by enhancing supports for students and staff. * Enhance parental engagement and on-going communication between home and school.

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Rosedale Heights staff and students are already working together for mental health and well-being through weekly yoga sessions led by the school’s guidance counsellor who is also a certified yoga instructor.

There’s also a class focused on mental health taught by Cathy Sartory, the school’s mental health lead, who is working with a select group of students this year to develop a curriculum for incoming Grade 9 students.

“It’s actually not that easy to be a human being,” she said. “We’re all riding the same boat and riding the same waves.”

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Doctor, mom call for boost to mental health services Sunnybrook names Dr. Amy Cheung its first Bell Canada chair in adolescent mood, anxiety disorders LISA QUEEN lqueen@insidetoronto.com Minutes after Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre psychiatrist Dr. Amy Cheung was named the first $1 million Bell Canada chair in adolescent mood and anxiety disorders, an Etobicoke mom took the stage to share her family’s tragic loss.

Eva Siatkowski, a teacher at Havergal College private girls’ school, spoke of her son’s suicide more than nine years ago.

Dan, 28, had been accepted to the University of Guelph’s veterinary program after taking some time to figure out his career path.

“Within four to five weeks of starting his studies, he just mentally collapsed,” Siatkowski said, adding she believes her son had put all his energy into being

accepted to the highly competitive program so he was drained by the time classes began.

Dan lost weight quickly and separated himself from others.

He saw a psychologist several times and was scheduled to see a psychiatrist shortly before committing suicide but cancelled the appointment, without his family’s knowledge. ‘ran out of time’ “We knew he was sick and we were trying to get help for him,” Siatkowski said.

“We ran out of time.”

Dan’s family expressed their fears to a doctor that he wasn’t getting better but were advised to leave the situation to professionals, Siatkowski said.

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Applauding Cheung’s work, Siatkowski said she believes her son might be alive today if there was more awareness of mental illness and services to help those suffering from it.

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“My mandate is to spread the word that mental illness is as honourable and deserving of attention as any serious physical illness,” she said at the Jan. 22 announcement at Sunnybrook. ‘discomfort’ “People have a discomfort with mental illness and this needs to change. It’s time, way past time, for awareness, understanding and compassion. The more we talk openly about it, the more we bring some honour to it.”

As Bell Canada chair, Cheung, one of only a handful of child psychiatry researchers in Canada, will focus on making youth mental health a critical part of primary health care, improving the disjointed system of care and increas-

ing awareness of mental illness.

Cheung is spearheading a study to test guidelines she developed.

The guidelines prompt doctors and other primary health care workers to check on the mental health of their young patients as routinely as they consider their physical health.

As many as 30 per cent of teens seeking medical attention have symptoms of depression, Cheung said.

“Because of the stigma of mental illness, a teenager with depression can suffer for a year or longer in silence, visiting their doctor many times, talking about the physical manifestations of their illness like headaches and stomach aches and yet remain undiagnosed and unrecognized,” she said.

“If 30 per cent of teenagers in Canada had kidney disease, you can bet we would be screening every teenager in every doctor’s office across the country for kidney disease. So why shouldn’t we be doing this for mental health?”

Two million Canadian youth are dealing with a mental health issue or addiction, Cheung said.

“And sadly, for many of them, they will die from their illness through suicide,” she said.

Cheung’s appointment came just days before Bell Canada’s fourth annual Let’s Talk Day Tuesday to raise money for mental health services.

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The Chinese find great symbolism in numbers Among zodiac signs, the horse is restless and the most misunderstood >>>from page 1 Celebrations will be held in all five Chinatowns in the Greater Toronto Area – home to more than 280,000 immigrants of Chinese descent.

While at dinner, Chong’s cousin Jeffrey and his wife Fornita will hand Chong and her sister Gina red envelopes filled with cash – a tradition that brings immediate good fortune, though it’s meant to bring health and luck to those who receive them.

“Not being able to go home and celebrate Chinese New Year with my family is going to be kind of sad,” Chong said.

“We get together and catch up with everything. Not being able to do that is something I’m really going to miss. I’m going to give (my parents) a call and hopefully they’ll send me money.”

Chinese New Year is considered a family reunion dinner.

Toronto’s Walks and Bikes Tour guide Shirley Lum puts on a number of tours throughout the two week festivities. Some are food tours through Toronto’s downtown Chinatown which touch on some of the food traditions as well as cleaning rituals.

“Between now and next Thursday is all of the frenzied cleaning up, dusting, getting your hair done already – I got mine done on Monday,” Lum said.

Lum noted that it’s bad luck to cut or clean your hair on New Year’s Day. Any household cleaning must also be done prior to Jan. 31.

“The 29th you have to stop doing cleaning and purging and stuff and the 30th is New Year’s Eve and you

shouldn’t be pitching out anything else at that point,” Lum said.

This year, communities across the globe will be celebrating the lunar new Year of the Horse. They’ll decorate their homes in red to fend off evil spirits, and set off firecrackers for the same purpose. Lum noted that also important is symbolism in numbers. Usually at dinners there will be from eight to 12 dishes – eight being a very lucky number in Chinese culture.

ZODIAC It’s ironic for Banff-based Chong, who was born the Year of the Horse, to be spending her first Chinese New Year away from home on the year that celebrates her sign of the zodiac.

Horses like Chong are often restless and seek independence. They’re also great with money. Her sister Gina, the rooster is always busy and more aggressive in her goals.

The other 10 animal signs are traditionally said to have competed in a race, the order of those who won is the order in which the years are celebrated.

First – the rat – is charming and quick witted. The Ox came next and is reliable and dependable. Tigers are strong and competitive with a natural authority over others.

The Rabbit is the happiest sign when among friends, but are often shy and cautious among strangers. The Dragons are born leaders, idealists, and perfectionists.

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Drummers help bring in the Year of the Horse at the Scarborough Town Centre Saturday afternoon.

the Horse, the most misunderstood sign. They often leave home at a young age and will be restless no matter where they end up.

Sheep are the most feminine of signs. They’re elegant, charming and artistic.

Monkeys come next – they’re inventive, quick witted, though seldom taken seriously. Next is the Rooster – sometimes abrasive and considered rude, but with high ideals. Man’s best friend the Dog comes next with their honest, faithful, and sincere attitude. The Pig is honest and frank.

CITY EVENTS HEAD DOWNTOWN ON FEB. 1 to Chinatown (Dundas Street West and Spadina Avenue). Starting at noon at Chinatown Centre and Dragon City Mall, you can catch lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, and Chinese opera at both locations. The Toronto Zoo will also make a special presentation, meaning you may catch a Panda Mascot sighting.

Chong was born and raised in Toronto’s east end, but her genealogy represents the wide range of Chinese immigrants who have come to make up more than 11 per cent of Toronto’s growing population.

Chong’s paternal lineage represents one of the turbulent past for Canada’s Chinese.

Though widely accepted in the Greater Toronto Area today, her great-grandfather faced a different fate when he arrived in Victoria, British Columbia in 1885 on a ship full of passengers set to work

on the Canadian National Railroad.

The Canadian Government had just implemented a $50 head tax on Chinese entering the country in hopes of curbing their immigration.

“He smuggled my greatgrandma in, so two for the price of one,” Chong said.

Families received an apology from the Canadian Government in 2006 for the head tax as well as compensation.

The family is now settled in Toronto. Chong, a fourthgeneration Chinese descendent, sometimes feels that

CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE OF GREATER TORONTO, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., hosts a Chinese New Year Banquet Feb. 7.

The reception starts at 6:30 p.m. and dinner starts at 7 p.m.

Admission tickets required: $45 dinner ticket. Corporate table of 10 $600. Call 416-292-9293 ext. 240.

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growing up in Toronto was a more westernized upbringing .

“Growing up in this city makes you more open to other cultures. You’re a multicultural citizen.”

Chong said that her extended family is quite traditional and celebrations like the Chinese New Year help her get back to that.

“Growing up in a Western culture, it’s good to get back to your roots,” she said.

“Because my extended family is traditional, it’s a good way to connect and get close to them and learn more.”

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TTC rethinks Sunday streetcar stops The TTC is considering removing all Sunday streetcar stops to prevent stop-and-goservice and bunching.

A report to be presented at this week’s board meeting also recommends placing all streetcar stops 300 to 400 metres apart, which it states would help service efficiency while also keeping the stops within a reasonable walking distance.

Removing all 39 Sunday stops, which were first employed in the 1920s as a way to reduce the walking distance for churchgoers, would have a beneficial effect on downtown traffic flows since they’re lightly used, the study finds. orders More GO Train cars wMetrolinx

Metrolinx is spending nearly $500 million on 65 GO Transit passenger train cars meant to boost service within the Toronto region.

The transit planning agency also announced it has an option to order an additional 75 coaches from

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manufacturer Bombardier to boost GO’s rail fleet in anticipation of an eventual transition to frequent, all-day service.

The trains will be manufactured in Thunder Bay, where the TTC’s new streetcar fleet is also under construction, and delivered starting in 2016.

Expressway design options wGardiner

Wa t e r f r o n t To r o n t o i s expected to release in February updated designs of the four main construction options it is considering for the elevated portion of the Gardiner Expressway, between Jarvis and Leslie streets.

The options under study for the crumbling expressway include maintaining it, keeping it intact and improving the public realm below, replacing it with a new ele-

vated structure or removing it completely and replacing with a grander Lake Shore Boulevard.

A public meeting for the study will take place Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Bram and Bluma Appel Salon inside Toronto Reference Library.

Register online at www. gardinereast.ca TTC map feedback sought from riders T h e T TC c o n t i n u e s t o seek rider feedback on its revamped system map, which shows every bus and streetcar route as well as the complete subway map.

In contrast to previous versions, the new design, which is posted on the TTC’s website, focuses solely on the 416 area.

Those interested can view and download the new map as well as complete a short survey by visiting www.ttc. ca

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Many details on time-based transfers still to be worked out, says TTC CEO Byford Board votes to further study implementation RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com The TTC has take another step towards expanding time-based transfers across its entire network.

On Tuesday, the transit commission’s board of directors voted unanimously to commit to further study of the proposal, which would give riders the opportunity to take unlimited trips in a set time period.

Currently that option is only available on the 512 St. Clair streetcar line.

But while news of the board’s decision to move forward on time-based transfers was enthusiastically received by riders’ groups, TTC CEO

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It’s not the sort of thing we want to rush.

You’ve got to get it right, and we’ve got a fair amount of proper knowledge we can draw upon.

– TTC CEO Andy Byford

Andy Byford urged caution, saying details were still needed to be resolved in the next few months.

Those details include how to integrate the transfers with upcoming Presto card implementation to whether to restrict their use.

“There’s lots of issues and factors we need to take into

consideration,” said Byford following the board meeting on Tuesday.

“It’s not the sort of thing we want to rush. You’ve got to get it right, and we’ve got a fair amount of proper knowledge we can draw upon.”

Timed-transfers have been in place along St. Clair since 2005, and a recent staff report states expanding the program would have a beneficial impact, but at a cost of operating revenue. Byford said if time-based transfers are to be adopted throughout the network, the TTC will need more money to offset its revenue hit. If that was possible, he anticipated time-based transfers could be included in the 2015 operating budget.

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