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All week, Exhibition Place has been a fl urry of activity with new employees touring the grounds, workers wash-ing windows, touching up the paint on fences and erecting the bright green and pink Canadian National Exhibition banners.

All these last-minute details are being taken care of in advance of the opening of the 2012 CNE on Friday.

Canadas largest fair and one of the Top 10 fairs in North America, the CNE was founded in 1879 and cel-ebrates its 134th year this season.

In its 18-day run, the CNE attracts nearly 1.3 million people and gener-ates an economic impact of almost $59 million each year.

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Back this year are classic CNE events such as the Ambassador of the Fairs competition, the PeeWee Baseball Tournament and the midway. New initiatives and ven-tures include The CNE Sky Ride and a zipline.

The popular Bandshell will feature Big Sugar with Flash Lightnin, Nick Carter with Andrew Allen, the Boogie Wonder Band, Freddie McGregor, the Spinners and Don McLean.

Exhibits planned include Battleground CNE! The Military History of the CNE Grounds, which explores the integral part the grounds played in Canadian military history and Rock n Roll Will Never Die!, celebrating 50 years of The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and The Beach Boys.

The CNE runs until Sept. 3 and admission is $16 or $12 for children 13 and younger and seniors.

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STREET ART: an artist works on his mural, one of several painted in an alley off Ossington Avenue, as part of a unique outdoor art program.

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It didnt matter that it was mid-day or that a half-dozen police offi cers were milling around: a group of graffi ti artists took aerosol cans in hand and set out to transform a west end alley into an outdoor art gallery.

Well and Good, a grassroots arts organization, brought its Brighten The Corners mural campaign to an Ossington Avenue alley last week.

Over the course of fi ve days, begin-ning Thursday, Aug. 9 and lasting through the weekend, more than a dozen artists worked away in the West Ossington Lane Way, north of Queen Street West.

Brockton Triangle resident Steve Ferrara, the director of Brighten The Corners, explained the project was intended to create an outdoor gal-lery and help drive a better under-standing of graffi ti and graffi ti art. This project, Ferrara explained, was initiated by Scott Mills of the Toronto

Police Service and Well and Good, which continuously works to try to break down issues and help people understand the difference between vandalism and public art. Ferrara immediately got on board when asked by Mills.

For him, a project like this isnt really about graffi ti management.

We are about getting art out there, Ferrara said. Vandalism is always going to be around... we arent going to change that.

However, he went on to explain

that among the graffi ti artists he knows, they just want to paint. Tagging and vandalism is born out of being told they arent allowed to paint.

What we try to do is create opportunities for people to paint, he said. Im not saying that is going to end vandalism, but given more opportunities to paint in positive ways and not be destructive, ide-ally that will lead to more positive things.

Graffi ti artists take over Ossington Ave. alley

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Michael Lewin leans on the heavily varnished wood counter of the new Raging Spoon Caf. He looks around at the freshly painted white walls and into the shiny stainless steel kitchen that feeds the Raging Spoon Catering Company.

They are still settling in, but Lewin, the business manager at Raging Spoon, which hires and trains people who have mental health as well as addiction and poverty struggles, said this is a great space for their operations.

Established in 1997, the Raging Spoon Catering Company offers good food at a fair price and is an operation of Working for Change, an organization that advocates for employment opportunities for psy-chiatric survivors and emphasizes the importance of work in the lives of people who have been marginal-ized by poverty and mental health issues. Raging Spoon Cafe currently has eight employees.

Additionally, it makes sense they set up shop in Parkdale where there are food networks, co-ops and people working toward better food security, Lewin said.

Food is a lot more than survival, Lewin said. It even has moral impli-cations with food costs who gets to eat what and who doesnt. Its an art and its a science.

Lewin, who has been with Raging Spoon for the past eight years and a chef for 15, said he sees it every day: the people who work there feel more stable.

People just feel better when they are working, Lewin said. They arent staying at home taking medi-cation and doing nothing, getting frustrated and probably in crisis.

But, apart from helping to give opportunity to survivors who want to work as a chef or in the catering industry, Lewin said they also make really great food.

We also try to create a competi-tive menu, he said. Because no matter how nice and well intended our social mandate is, it wouldnt work if no one is buying any-thing.

Although the catering operations have traditionally done well, the caf wasnt as successful. But Lewin said he hopes the new, bright space with a large window looking onto Queen Street will draw more people in as they pass by.

We will probably do over-the-

counter foods and maybe really great homemade burgers, Lewin said. Comfort foods made from scratch, sandwiches and soups will also likely be offered.

We would like to serve the community something good that it doesnt already have, he said.

Raging Spoon was at 761 Queen St. W. in a former church that was once home to a variety of non-profit and social service organizations. But when that building was sold to a developer, Raging Spoon had to find a new location.

When they started to look around they found a vacant space at 1658 Queen St. W. in the heart of Parkdale. Their catering operations are now up and running in the new location and Lewin said they aim to have the caf open in the fall.

Working for Changes office is just down the street at 1499 Queen St. W.

It also operates The Out of This World Caf at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Parkdale Green Thumb and Voices from the Street, a speakers bureau comprised of individuals who have had direct experience with home-lessness, poverty and/or mental health issues.

New non-profit, job-creating catering company celebrates new location on Queen Street West

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Michael Lewin, the business manager at the Raging Spoon Catering Company and Caf, outside of the not-for-profits new location on Queen Street West in Parkdale.

KEys To THE sTuDIoKeys to the Studio, a collective of artists with developmental and intellectual dis-abilities such as autism and Down syndrome, took to the stage at The Sister on

Queen Street West in Parkdale last Thursday to raise money for their unique pro-gram, which operates out of the Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre in South Parkdale. The program encourages creativity among the participating artists

through collaborations, the creation of original music, weekly one-to-one sessions, small group practices, jams, invitational gigs, field trips and self-produced concerts.

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Reader suggests we talk about sychronizing traffic lights

Cuts hurting our childrenWe are concerned to learn that cutbacks the provincial government is making to doc-tors compensation threaten the viability of pediatricians practices in our commu-nity.

Our pediatrician recently provided an outstanding example of why we need local doctors caring for our children.

In May, our second child was born. A communication mix-up at the hospital had our son discharged before a blood test for jaundice was done. Two days after he left the hospital, we took him to see our pediatrician.

She was suspicious some-thing had been missed and ordered a blood test. At 11 p.m. she called us twice to warn us our son was in danger and we had to take him to the hospital.

Our local pediatrician saved our son from brain damage or death. When kids health is an issue, voters have long memories. Protect local pediatricians by telling your MPP to reverse the cutbacks that threaten their offices.

Nicholas and Katherine Manning

Everybody talks about grid-lock, but those in charge are obviously not interested in the extra work it may need.

Years ago I contacted my councillor about syn-chronizing traffic lights on major routes in the GTA. He referred the matter to one of the fellows in charge for our district.

Thats where it died.Considering the City

of Hamilton introduced this system many years ago, why are our people

ignoring the possibility of moving traffic just a little faster?

In Hamilton it is possible to drive from one end of the city to the other without ever having to stop at a traf-fic light, while driving at the proper speed limit.

Just consider the amount of pollution we can avoid by not forcing all vehicles to a continuous stop and go. How much pollution does a single truck emit in this system? And how much less

expensive is this sugges-tion, compared to building subways?

There is no guarantee drivers will switch to sub-ways and the big trucks will still have to deliver their loads.

The word synchroniz-ing has recently appeared when we talk about grid-lock, but has the possibility actually been discussed seriously?

Please lend your support to this idea whose time

came long ago. Lets get the people in

charge of traffic lights moving by putting pressure on them.

If Hamilton can do it, so can Toronto. And if it requires more one-way streets, so be it.

An additional benefit will be to discourage speeders and save gasoline. Or is big gas actually supporting a system that increases their sales?

Herb Kucera

Its disheartening to learn funding for many of the youth programs in Torontos priority neighbourhoods is running out.

While these programs are important, they are only the first step and more needs to be done to stem poverty in

priority neighbourhoods. There have been many

media reports and aca-demic studies that have documented the difficulties of young people entering the labour market. This literature shows the situation is consid-erably more dire for racialized

graduates.The most effective way

of eliminating poverty is to tackle its root causes: under-employment, unemployment and lower average pay for marginalized communities.

Numerous studies have shown that marginalized

communities have lower employment and participa-tion rates and are compen-sated less for their labour.

By minimizing labour market inequities, we can reduce poverty and its asso-ciated effects.

Richard Sunichura

Minimize labour market inequities to help stem poverty in communities

How well do you recycle? Do you ensure every-thing that should go into your green bin makes it in there?The merits of public and private garbage collection

systems in Toronto will continue to be debated. Its a debate that was renewed last week when the resi-dential portion of the city from Yonge Street to the Humber River officially switched to a private system of collection.

This now means about half of the city west of Yonge has privatized collection (Etobicoke has had its residential waste collected privately since before amalgamation). The remainder of the city continues to have its residential waste collected by city employ-ees.

But lets think beyond the method of collection. Lets think about what we, as residents, are doing.

Residents must use this time as an opportunity to embrace better habits of their own when they put out their waste for col-lection. We must ask ourselves: Are we doing all we can?

Doing all we can means ensuring residential waste is properly diverted into garbage, recycling and green bins.

This may mean taking a bit of sorting time before-hand. Refer to your waste collection calendar or use the Waste Wizard online tool to get more information if youre unsure about what goes where. Accessing information is straightforward; its not hard.

According to figures from the City of Toronto, our recycling has a 20 per cent contamination rate (refer-ring to items that cant be recycled). Reducing that number is a meaningful and achievable goal.

Ultimately, waste thats properly sorted before col-lection means more efficient collection. Thats ulti-mately better for the taxpayer. Thats the benefit.

As for the public versus private collection debate, let it continue. Will cost-saving success experienced by this program merit expansion? Will the dire warn-ings of worsening service be correct? Maybe further adjustments to Torontos garbage collection system wont even be deemed necessary.

Regardless of that outcome, there are manageable tasks we as residents can do now.

The first week wasnt perfect for the new service provider, as reports of delays surfaced. As much as one would like the smoothest of transitions in a service as important as waste collection, sometimes thats not always possible particularly in a large city.

A core component of elected representation is ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services. Constituents can do their part by ensuring as little of Torontos waste as possible goes to landfill.

Easy steps for better waste diversion

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Saturday, Aug. 18Neighbourhood Block PartyWHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Fred Hamilton Park, College Street between Roxton and ShawThe Neighbourhood Block Party, hosted by The Friends of Roxton Road Parks, offers music, barbecue, arts and crafts, a bocce tournament, and garage sale, among other things. Proceeds to benefi t Friends of Roxton Road Parks revital-ization initiatives for Fred Hamilton, George Ben and Roxton Road parkettes.

Queen West Music FestWHEN: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Trinity Bellwoods Park, 1053 Dundas St. W. in the southwest section bordering Queen CONTACT: queenwestmusicfest.comDonations to Toronto Western General Hospital Foundation accepted.

Sunday, Aug. 19Behind the Scenes at the High Park Greenhouse

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: High Park Greenhouse, Greenhouse Road CONTACT: A.J. Alberti: [email protected], COST: FreeFree walking tour to the greenhouse in High Park and viewing of ornamental gardens. Casual, informative and fun. Meet at the benches across the road from Grenadier Restaurant.

Tuesday, Aug. 21Workshop on civic engagement and food securityWHEN: email for details WHERE: Dunn Avenue Parkette, 245 Dunn Ave., south of Queen Street West In partnership with Parkdale Food Network and Maytree Foundation is the Quest for Healthy Food Workshop at Dunn Parkette (Youth Garden). Email [email protected] to register.

Parkdale Community Legal Services public meeting WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Parkdale library, 1303 Queen St. W.

Parkdale Community Legal Services will be holding a public meeting about the Ontario governments cuts to the Community Start-Up and Maintenance Benefi t. This benefi t has helped tens of thousands of Ontario Works and Ontar-io Disability Support Program recipients to maintain housing. This program is slated to end in January. The end of this program will mean more hardship and even homelessness for Ontarios most vulnerable. Join Cheri at the meeting to discuss how to stop the cuts and fi ght poverty in our community. Visit the events Facebook page: http://www.fa-cebook.com/events/447572775283022/

Saturday, Aug. 25Family Fun FestivalWHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Trinity Bellwoods Park, 1053 Dundas St. W., south side CONTACT: Manny Wong, [email protected], 416-532-9485The Family Fun Festival is hosted by College-Montrose Childrens Place and features food, fun and infl atable bouncy

castle. Accepting donations for Artscape Youngplace.

Wednesday, Sept. 12Mobile Blood ClinicWHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Parked on Fraser Avenue just north of Liberty Street The Bloodmobile donor clinic on wheels is convenient and comfortable. It is equipped with four collection stations where you can give blood in a relaxed setting. First-time donors are welcome.

Sunday, Sept. 16Bikeathon for 4 Real Food 4 AllWHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Fred Hamilton Park, College Street between Roxton and ShawHelp raise funds for programming that will make real food accessible to those on low incomes. As a Rider 4 Real Food 4 All, you can get pledges and raise funds as you choose from three different scenic routes (30K, 50K, or 100K) that all end up at the historic

McVean Farm (a FarmStart initiative). At the farm youll get a scrumptious feast from the fi elds, entertainment, prizes, and farm tours. Meet and greet those who grow your food, and see where it all comes from! Proceeds from the Bike-a-thon go toward Co-op Cred, a joint program between WEFC and PARC. Visit http://westendfood.coop/bikeathon2012 to register and for details.

AnnouncementsRunning free TuesdaysWHEN: Tuesdays until Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. WHERE: CAMH Bell Gateway Building, 1001 Queen St. W. CONTACT: Register with Andrea at [email protected] Running group for families who have a loved one with a mental health or addiction issue.

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A Canada Wolverines ball-carrier tries to break free from two Lebanon Cedars defenders during international rugby action at Lamport Stadium Saturday. The Canadian side, selected from the ranks of the Canada Rugby League, went on to defeat the visiting squad from the Lebanese Rugby League Federation by a 36-18 score.

RUBGY ACTIONAbove, a Lebanon Cedars player questions the referees call during international rugby action against the Canada Wolverines at Lamport Stadium Saturday. Left, Audrey Bouman, 17, shows off her Canadian pride during international rugby action against the Lebanon Cedars at Lamport Stadium.

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Given the time and the space, Ferrara said, the artists were able to create elaborate and beautiful pieces that line the buildings, fences and doors to create an outdoor art gallery.

Also, one of the best ways to deter vandalism is to erect really great art which, Ferrara said, others wont paint on top of.

In advance of the project, volunteers canvassed the property owners to get per-mission to paint their back doors and fences.

There were a few flat out refusals... Ferrara said, adding that in the end about 30 property owners gave their permission. It certainly brightens up the area.

More than 20 local and internationally renowned artists from Toronto and Montreal worked on the Brighten the Corners mural program in the Ossington alley.

Participating painter Aaron Li-Hill who lives in Trinity Bellwoods is a full-time artist who often works on large-scale murals as well as canvas. He has painted murals for The Chinatown Business

Improvement Area near Dundas Street and Beverly Street as well as at a restau-rant at Bathurst Street and Bloor Street.

The appeal of participat-ing in this project, for Li-Hill, was its community-building, beautification and the oppor-tunity to get together with other artists.

Our alleys are so neglected that they become so tagged up because we dont perceive them as usable space, he said.

In his piece, Li-Hill cre-ated an image of a deer with

movement and geometric lines based on industrial forms. North American ani-mals are a recurring theme in his work.

I like to collide this con-cept of lost nature with our own industrial forms, Li-Hill explained. I see a lot of our society and civilization as sort of taking away habitat that would have been here naturally.

Brighten The Corners hopes to get funding to run workshops with youth and painting some other areas of the city.

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Brighten The Corners creating opportunities>>>from page 1

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ARTISTS AT WORK: a group of graffiti artists took over an alley off Ossington Ave. to paint murals with the support of arts organization Well and Good and Toronto Police.

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643 WINDERMERE AVEIn the heart of Bloor West Village! This 3 bedroom home has all the upgrades! Every detail has beenthought of! Open concept main floor features renovated kitchen, fireplace, hardwood throughout. Largebathroom w/ heated flr and soaker tub. Fully finished basement with additional bedroom and tons ofstorage space! Walk out to wonderful deck thats perfect for entertaining! Garage. Great school district- Runnymede PS French Immersion, Humberside Collegiate, Ursula Franklin Academy. A list of all theupgrades for this property available. $979,000

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1396 BLOOR ST. W., #2 Updated 2 bdrmtownhousewith rooftop terrace, built-in garagewith direct access into unit and soaring 10 ft.ceilings. Hardwood floors, main floor powderroom and stainless steel appliances. Closeto subway, go train and shopping. Call theMargie K team today. $409,900

Could be fabulous singlefamily home! Newer eat-inkitchens, Hardwood, Builtin garage, private drive,Rennie Park, communitycentre, Schools, TTC @ door.$869,000. #MLS W2429073BWV SWANSEA DUPLEX

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Sales RepresentativeMarket Value Appraiser416 520-5290

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PREMIUM RAVINE LOT!!Gorgeous Property 90 x 143 lot backing onto the Humber River & situated on quiet dead end street. Custom built 2 storey with addition & walkout bsmnt. Fabulouslayout, granite countertop & floors, 5+1 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, finished basement with second kitchen ideal for entertaining or nanny suite, w/o to professionallylandscaped lot with inground salt water pool, patio, deck, & spectacular ravine views. Meticulously well maintained property offered at only $1,699,900!!

INCREDIBLE 82 X 208 ESTATE!!Prestigious executive 5+2 bdrm 2 storey, gorgeous stone & brick exterior, professionally landscaped lot, backingonto Conservation lands, absolutely a must see, beautifully finished thru-out, Jatoba hardwood & granite flrs,custom kitchen inground pool, & much more for $1,990,000 Call to view!!

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BEAUTIFUL VERVE CONDO!Luxury Tridel building at Wellesley and Sherbourne,spacious and bright 2 bedroom, open concept layoutwith stunning city view. Fabulous kitchen with granitecountertop & Centre Island. Upgraded floors throughout.Master bedroom includes w/in closet and 4 pc ensuite,plus roof top pool, exercise room, sauna, billiard room,party room, concierge & much more for $469,900!!!

UNIQUE CENTRAL ETOBICOKE BEAUTY!!Impressive 4+1 bdrm Custom built 2 Storey, Largefoyer, formal dining rm, Sunken living room, updatedkitchen, Corian counter tops, massive family rm.,finished basement with exercise rm, ideal forentertaining or possible in- law/ Nanny suite. Large57 wide lot, double garage, balcony Terrace & patio, slatefront veranda interlock drive & many extras for $899,900!!

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YONGE & SHEPPARD CONDO!!Rare huge 1,590 sq. ft. 2 + 1 bdrm corner unit in theexclusive Manhattan Place. Spacious open conceptlayout, gleaming parquet floors, Large masterbdrom with gorgeous 5 piece ensuite & walk- incloset, modern family size kitchen, unobstructedSouth West view, voted North York Condo of theYear in 2009, a must see for $519,000!!

CUSTOM BUILT ALDERWOOD 2 STOREY!!Fabulous design, great curb appeal, Large4 bdrm with 4 washrooms, finished basement.Stunning classic combination of hardwood,marble & ceramic floors, high ceilings, skylight,Oak stairs, family size kitchen with breakfastarea, granite countertop, centre island, stainlesssteel appliances & many extras for $899,900!!

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WATERFORD TERRACE!!Posh Trendy South Etobicoke 2 bdrm townhome,fabulous open concept layout, modern kitchen withbreakfast bar, bright sunlit suite, skylight, cathedralceilings in the master bedroom, great locationjust steps to the lake & waterfront parks, shops &restaurants, TTC & Go train, minutes to downtownToronto only $299,900!!

Fabulous High Demand Location, builders model home, gorgeouscurb appeal. Stone front exterior, extra wide garage doors,interlock drive, double door entry, large foyer, gleaming hardwoodflrs, centre hall plan, large principle rm. Massive kitchen, granitecountertop, s/s appliances, marvelous master bedroom, fullensuite & w/i closet, finished basement, 2 staircases, 9ft ceilings,crown moulding. Plus much more $999,888!!

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BACKING ONTO GOLF COURSE!!!Large detached 4 bdrm 2 storey, finishedbasement,huge 50 x 199 lot! Located closeto all conveniences, quick access to Hwys,many upgrades thru-out, Well maintainedhome Must be seen for $849,900!!

NORSEMAN HEIGHTS!!Detached brick bungalow in high demand location,separate side entrance to finished basement with2 bdrm In-law suite or nanny. Long private drivedetached oversized garage with 8 1/2 ft. highgarage door. Fabulous easy to maintain front &back yards with professionally installed artificialTurf, Must be seen only $549,900!!

Fabulous curb appeal, detached Brick Bungalow withgorgeous interlock driveway & patio, open concept Living& Dining rooms, gleaming hardwood flrs, Separate sideentrance to finished Basement. Large rec room, playroom ideal for entertaining or for in-law suite. FabulousNeighbourhood close to amenities only $599,900

RATHBURN/KIPLING!!THE BELLARIA RESIDENCE!!Incredible luxury condo, great location closeto Vaughan Mills shopping centre, CanadasWonderland, restaurants, and all conveniences.Fabulous gated community, 24hr concierge,Fantastic facilities, spacious 2 bdrm condo,stainless steel appl. Granite countertop,gleaming ceramic & hardwood flrs thru-out.A must see for $649,900!!

ROYAL YORK/NORSEMAN!!Custom built 4+2 bdrm 2 storey with addition, gorgeousrenovated kitchen & baths, granite counter tops,gleaming hardwood floor, 4 full baths,main floor. Familyroom & den, 2nd floor laundry, finished basement withseparate entrance, quality craftsmanship through-out,thousands spent must be seen for $1,100,000!!

WESTON/RUTHERFORDSprawling ranch style bungalow. Largefoyer, open concept Living and formal Diningroom, coffered ceiling. Massive family sizekitchen, walkout to backyard, circular stairsto finished basement. Ideal for entertainingor possible in-law suite. Fabulous opportunityonly $739,900

WESTON/RUTHERFORD!!Absolutely stunning 4 bdrm detached 2 stry withdouble car garage in sought after Vellore Village, newgourmet kitchen(2011), with top of the line Ceaserstone counters, professionally finished bsmnt, withoak wet bar, interlocking patio and walkway. Fullyfenced lot. 9ft ceilings, new roof, new windows, juststeps to schools, shops & transit for $739,000!!

Absolutely stunning 2 bdrm +den, signature seriessub penthouse unit, gorgeous unobstructed viewswith10 ceilings, loaded with high end upgrades, fabulousGourmet kitchen with granite countertop and top ofthe line S.S appl., 3 washroom, 2nd bdrm ensuite,French pocket doors, premium oversized parking& storage next to elevator. World Class amenitiesand Much More for $499,000!!

NUVO 2!! SPACIOUS RAISED BUNGALOW!!Great central location close to all conveniences,well layed out 3+1 bdrm home, large principalrms, finished basement apartment, greatincome potential, Live and earn, many extrasand upgrades throughout, w/o to beautiful yard,private drive, garage and Much More, Must beSeen for $479,900!!

INVESTMENT PROPERTY!!Multiple unit property in The Junction, Main floorstore with 3 apartments 4 separate meters, 2bachelor suites and a 1 bedroom suite. St. Clair& Runnymede, Opportunity knocks. Call to viewonly $499,000!!!

SPACIOUS BACKSPLIT!!Detached 4 bdrm, in high demand Kipling/The Westway location, on a quiet cul-de-sac,open concept living & dining rm, huge familyrm with walk out to large yard. 2 kitchens,basement is ideal for entertaining or possiblein-law suite only $499,900!!

AMBRIA CONDO!!In high demand Woodbridge, spacious lowrise 2 bedroom, 2 bath suite, over 1000sq ft granite countertop, s.s. appliances,large Living/Dining rm, w/o to balcony, highceilings, parking & locker included, plusmany extras for only $395,000!!

DUFFERIN & EGLINTON!!Fabulous opportunity, located close toEglinton subway & shops. Spacious 2+1 bdrmbungalow with separate entrance to In-lawsuite, combined living & dining rm, eat-inkitchen, refinished hardwood floors, detachedgarage & many extra for only $389,900!!

Impressive 3 bdrm detached 2 storey, greatcurb appeal, well maintained thru-out, locatedin a very good neighborhood. Spaciousprincipal rms, eat-in kitchen, Lrg. masterbedroom with 4 piece ensuite 3 bathrooms,new roof & many extras for only $459,900!!

KEELE/MAJOR MACKENZIE!! KINGSTON & GALLOWAY!!Totally renovated top to bottom 3 bedroombungalow with quality finishing thru-out. Newstainless steel appliances on main flr., spaciousprincipal rms, separate entrance to in-lawsuite or apartment, huge lot, park-like settingwith easy access to all amenities, loaded withextras for only $399,999!!!

OAKWOOD & VAUGHAN!!Rare Investment opportunity, at affordableprice. Store with a 2 bdrm apt, above.Previously a convenience store, 4 car parking& lrg basement, high traffic area, greatcentral location, close to all conveniences &transportation for $369,000!!

EGLINTON/AVENUE RDPrime sought after neighborhood inrenowned Allenby school district. Detachedbungalow stone & brick exterior, fabulouscurb appeal situated on a 110Ft lot.Amazingopportunity to live in this high demandlocation for only $799,900!!

Highly sought after Weston & Major Mackenzieopportunity, Spacious 4 + 1 bedroom, 5 wshrms,2 storey, large combined living & dining rm,separate family rm with fireplace, family - sizekitchen, finished basement with kitchen &washroom ideal for in- law suite, loaded withupgrades & extras must be seen $649,900!!

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THE TIDES @ MYSTIC POINTE!!Stunning corner suite, Pacific model, 2 bdrm. 2bath, open concept layout, granite countertopin modern upgraded kitchen, spacious openconcept living/dining room, w/o to balcony,views of Lake Ontario, Humber Park & Torontoskyline. Call to view only $369,900!!

SHERWAY GARDENS!!The Periwinkle suite, open concept layout, gleaminghardwood flrs, 9 ft ceilings, modern kitchen withbreakfast bar, den, shows great, must be seen,fabulous facilities, concierge, steps to transit, justminutes to downtown Toronto for $264,900

OSSINGTON/DUPONT!!High demand location,minutes to downtownToronto,close to subway, shops, Emerson Community Centre,Dufferin Mall & Christie Pits Park. Fabulous 2 storey,separate living & dining rm, updated kitchen,solarium, 2 kitchens, 2 full baths, w/o to landscapedbackyard, must be seen only $549,900!!

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SELL Your Home FASTER and for MORE MONEY!Frank Leos Amazing Guaranteed Home Selling SystemFrank Leos Amazing Guaranteed Home Selling System

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Get up to $10,000 no interest for 60 days* Total service guarantee in writing Your Home Sold in 90 Days, or Ill Buy it* Competitive Rates, Exceptional service

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Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

The Name Friends Trust & Recommend Experience and Service you can count on!!The Name Friends Trust & Recommend Experience and Service you can count on!!

PROVEN RESULTS!!!PROVEN RESULTS!!!

PREMIUM RAVINE LOT!!Gorgeous Property 90 x 143 lot backing onto the Humber River & situated on quiet dead end street. Custom built 2 storey with addition & walkout bsmnt. Fabulouslayout, granite countertop & floors, 5+1 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, finished basement with second kitchen ideal for entertaining or nanny suite, w/o to professionallylandscaped lot with inground salt water pool, patio, deck, & spectacular ravine views. Meticulously well maintained property offered at only $1,699,900!!

INCREDIBLE 82 X 208 ESTATE!!Prestigious executive 5+2 bdrm 2 storey, gorgeous stone & brick exterior, professionally landscaped lot, backingonto Conservation lands, absolutely a must see, beautifully finished thru-out, Jatoba hardwood & granite flrs,custom kitchen inground pool, & much more for $1,990,000 Call to view!!

#1 in West and Central Torontocombined by units of listings

sold for all Companies of all Brokers& Sales Representatives 2007,2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011

according to a studyof MLS data prepared byan independent auditor of

real estate statistics.

BEAUTIFUL VERVE CONDO!Luxury Tridel building at Wellesley and Sherbourne,spacious and bright 2 bedroom, open concept layoutwith stunning city view. Fabulous kitchen with granitecountertop & Centre Island. Upgraded floors throughout.Master bedroom includes w/in closet and 4 pc ensuite,plus roof top pool, exercise room, sauna, billiard room,party room, concierge & much more for $469,900!!!

UNIQUE CENTRAL ETOBICOKE BEAUTY!!Impressive 4+1 bdrm Custom built 2 Storey, Largefoyer, formal dining rm, Sunken living room, updatedkitchen, Corian counter tops, massive family rm.,finished basement with exercise rm, ideal forentertaining or possible in- law/ Nanny suite. Large57 wide lot, double garage, balcony Terrace & patio, slatefront veranda interlock drive & many extras for $899,900!!

FANTASTIC BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!!Large restaurant with drive thru on a acreslot, in the heart of Bolton, zoned for fast foodnational chain, completely renovated (09) seats75, 35 parking spaces, currently very successfulbusiness also included for $2,200,000!!

CUSTOM BUILT CLASSIC VICTORIAN INSPIRED ALLBRICK HOMES IN SOUTH ETOBICOKE!STARTING FROM THE LOW $800KOVER 2700 SQFT OF LIVING SPACELUXURIOUS INTERIOR FINISHESSTATE OF THE ART HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEMMODEL HOMES TO CHOOSE FROMINTERIOR DESIGNER ASSISTANCE FORDECOR SELECTION

Brand NewHomes call for more details

YONGE & SHEPPARD CONDO!!Rare huge 1,590 sq. ft. 2 + 1 bdrm corner unit in theexclusive Manhattan Place. Spacious open conceptlayout, gleaming parquet floors, Large masterbdrom with gorgeous 5 piece ensuite & walk- incloset, modern family size kitchen, unobstructedSouth West view, voted North York Condo of theYear in 2009, a must see for $519,000!!

CUSTOM BUILT ALDERWOOD 2 STOREY!!Fabulous design, great curb appeal, Large4 bdrm with 4 washrooms, finished basement.Stunning classic combination of hardwood,marble & ceramic floors, high ceilings, skylight,Oak stairs, family size kitchen with breakfastarea, granite countertop, centre island, stainlesssteel appliances & many extras for $899,900!!

KEELE & ST CLAIR!!Great Income potential! 4 bedroom, 2storey semi, well layed out, spaciousprincipal rms, 2 kitchens, 2 full bathrooms,many updates thru-out, located close toall conveniences. Just steps to shops &transit for only $379,900!!

WATERFORD TERRACE!!Posh Trendy South Etobicoke 2 bdrm townhome,fabulous open concept layout, modern kitchen withbreakfast bar, bright sunlit suite, skylight, cathedralceilings in the master bedroom, great locationjust steps to the lake & waterfront parks, shops &restaurants, TTC & Go train, minutes to downtownToronto only $299,900!!

Fabulous High Demand Location, builders model home, gorgeouscurb appeal. Stone front exterior, extra wide garage doors,interlock drive, double door entry, large foyer, gleaming hardwoodflrs, centre hall plan, large principle rm. Massive kitchen, granitecountertop, s/s appliances, marvelous master bedroom, fullensuite & w/i closet, finished basement, 2 staircases, 9ft ceilings,crown moulding. Plus much more $999,888!!

PRESTIGIOUS WESTON DOWNS!

BACKING ONTO GOLF COURSE!!!Large detached 4 bdrm 2 storey, finishedbasement,huge 50 x 199 lot! Located closeto all conveniences, quick access to Hwys,many upgrades thru-out, Well maintainedhome Must be seen for $849,900!!

NORSEMAN HEIGHTS!!Detached brick bungalow in high demand location,separate side entrance to finished basement with2 bdrm In-law suite or nanny. Long private drivedetached oversized garage with 8 1/2 ft. highgarage door. Fabulous easy to maintain front &back yards with professionally installed artificialTurf, Must be seen only $549,900!!

Fabulous curb appeal, detached Brick Bungalow withgorgeous interlock driveway & patio, open concept Living& Dining rooms, gleaming hardwood flrs, Separate sideentrance to finished Basement. Large rec room, playroom ideal for entertaining or for in-law suite. FabulousNeighbourhood close to amenities only $599,900

RATHBURN/KIPLING!!THE BELLARIA RESIDENCE!!Incredible luxury condo, great location closeto Vaughan Mills shopping centre, CanadasWonderland, restaurants, and all conveniences.Fabulous gated community, 24hr concierge,Fantastic facilities, spacious 2 bdrm condo,stainless steel appl. Granite countertop,gleaming ceramic & hardwood flrs thru-out.A must see for $649,900!!

ROYAL YORK/NORSEMAN!!Custom built 4+2 bdrm 2 storey with addition, gorgeousrenovated kitchen & baths, granite counter tops,gleaming hardwood floor, 4 full baths,main floor. Familyroom & den, 2nd floor laundry, finished basement withseparate entrance, quality craftsmanship through-out,thousands spent must be seen for $1,100,000!!

WESTON/RUTHERFORDSprawling ranch style bungalow. Largefoyer, open concept Living and formal Diningroom, coffered ceiling. Massive family sizekitchen, walkout to backyard, circular stairsto finished basement. Ideal for entertainingor possible in-law suite. Fabulous opportunityonly $739,900

WESTON/RUTHERFORD!!Absolutely stunning 4 bdrm detached 2 stry withdouble car garage in sought after Vellore Village, newgourmet kitchen(2011), with top of the line Ceaserstone counters, professionally finished bsmnt, withoak wet bar, interlocking patio and walkway. Fullyfenced lot. 9ft ceilings, new roof, new windows, juststeps to schools, shops & transit for $739,000!!

Absolutely stunning 2 bdrm +den, signature seriessub penthouse unit, gorgeous unobstructed viewswith10 ceilings, loaded with high end upgrades, fabulousGourmet kitchen with granite countertop and top ofthe line S.S appl., 3 washroom, 2nd bdrm ensuite,French pocket doors, premium oversized parking& storage next to elevator. World Class amenitiesand Much More for $499,000!!

NUVO 2!! SPACIOUS RAISED BUNGALOW!!Great central location close to all conveniences,well layed out 3+1 bdrm home, large principalrms, finished basement apartment, greatincome potential, Live and earn, many extrasand upgrades throughout, w/o to beautiful yard,private drive, garage and Much More, Must beSeen for $479,900!!

INVESTMENT PROPERTY!!Multiple unit property in The Junction, Main floorstore with 3 apartments 4 separate meters, 2bachelor suites and a 1 bedroom suite. St. Clair& Runnymede, Opportunity knocks. Call to viewonly $499,000!!!

SPACIOUS BACKSPLIT!!Detached 4 bdrm, in high demand Kipling/The Westway location, on a quiet cul-de-sac,open concept living & dining rm, huge familyrm with walk out to large yard. 2 kitchens,basement is ideal for entertaining or possiblein-law suite only $499,900!!

AMBRIA CONDO!!In high demand Woodbridge, spacious lowrise 2 bedroom, 2 bath suite, over 1000sq ft granite countertop, s.s. appliances,large Living/Dining rm, w/o to balcony, highceilings, parking & locker included, plusmany extras for only $395,000!!

DUFFERIN & EGLINTON!!Fabulous opportunity, located close toEglinton subway & shops. Spacious 2+1 bdrmbungalow with separate entrance to In-lawsuite, combined living & dining rm, eat-inkitchen, refinished hardwood floors, detachedgarage & many extra for only $389,900!!

Impressive 3 bdrm detached 2 storey, greatcurb appeal, well maintained thru-out, locatedin a very good neighborhood. Spaciousprincipal rms, eat-in kitchen, Lrg. masterbedroom with 4 piece ensuite 3 bathrooms,new roof & many extras for only $459,900!!

KEELE/MAJOR MACKENZIE!! KINGSTON & GALLOWAY!!Totally renovated top to bottom 3 bedroombungalow with quality finishing thru-out. Newstainless steel appliances on main flr., spaciousprincipal rms, separate entrance to in-lawsuite or apartment, huge lot, park-like settingwith easy access to all amenities, loaded withextras for only $399,999!!!

OAKWOOD & VAUGHAN!!Rare Investment opportunity, at affordableprice. Store with a 2 bdrm apt, above.Previously a convenience store, 4 car parking& lrg basement, high traffic area, greatcentral location, close to all conveniences &transportation for $369,000!!

EGLINTON/AVENUE RDPrime sought after neighborhood inrenowned Allenby school district. Detachedbungalow stone & brick exterior, fabulouscurb appeal situated on a 110Ft lot.Amazingopportunity to live in this high demandlocation for only $799,900!!

Highly sought after Weston & Major Mackenzieopportunity, Spacious 4 + 1 bedroom, 5 wshrms,2 storey, large combined living & dining rm,separate family rm with fireplace, family - sizekitchen, finished basement with kitchen &washroom ideal for in- law suite, loaded withupgrades & extras must be seen $649,900!!

VELLORE VILLAGE!!

THE TIDES @ MYSTIC POINTE!!Stunning corner suite, Pacific model, 2 bdrm. 2bath, open concept layout, granite countertopin modern upgraded kitchen, spacious openconcept living/dining room, w/o to balcony,views of Lake Ontario, Humber Park & Torontoskyline. Call to view only $369,900!!

SHERWAY GARDENS!!The Periwinkle suite, open concept layout, gleaminghardwood flrs, 9 ft ceilings, modern kitchen withbreakfast bar, den, shows great, must be seen,fabulous facilities, concierge, steps to transit, justminutes to downtown Toronto for $264,900

OSSINGTON/DUPONT!!High demand location,minutes to downtownToronto,close to subway, shops, Emerson Community Centre,Dufferin Mall & Christie Pits Park. Fabulous 2 storey,separate living & dining rm, updated kitchen,solarium, 2 kitchens, 2 full baths, w/o to landscapedbackyard, must be seen only $549,900!!

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Most theatre actors are fortunate to land a high-profile part in one William Shakespeare production. Parkdale resident Kevin Ritchie has managed to land several, albeit they will all be part of one play.

Ritchie is one of three a c t o r s s t a r r i n g i n t h e Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), which is currently in the midst of a short run at Casa Loma.

The play zips through all of Shakespeares plays in a brisk 97 minutes, a task that is as fun as it is daunting.

I remember reading the play and thinking it was amazing on paper but that nobody could actually do it, Ritchie said.

The amount of energy you have to have to do it isnt something you usually see in a play.

The Parkdale resident, who stars alongside Matty Drappel and Jeff Hanson, plays a range of roles from Juliet to Julius Caesar to King Lear. The plays are woven together in an at-times breakneck pace, complete with costume changes.

We looked at each section as kind of a free-standing bit, so its kind of like a sketch show like Saturday Night Live or MadTV, he said.

Of course, when whipping through 37 plays in such a short time, the cast must be clicking on all cylinders, from setting up one anothers lines to ensuring they leave props and costumes where the others can quickly find them.

Everybody absolutely has to be on the same page, Ritchie said. Its trust as much as anything else.

Ritchies lengthy experi-

ence on the stage has cer-tainly helped. He has worked with the Classical Theatre Project the production company mounting the play in the past and has plenty of other credits to his name.

Ive been acting since I was a wee youth, he said. I think my first play was a kindergarten show and after that, I gave up on the learning part of school really fast.

He studied theatre in George Brown Colleges con-servatory program and has since appeared in various productions of Shakespeares works as well as plays such as The Full Monty and A Chorus Line.

Throughout his career, however, he has always gravitated to the works of the Bard.

In school, there was a real focus on the classical texts and I was always engrossed in Shakespeare, he said.

This show was pretty much a perfect fit.

The Complete Works

of William Shakespeare (Abridged) takes a different, light-hearted approach to the popular plays.

With some works distilled to one or two lines out of necessity, there are ample rewards for Shakespeare aficionados who catch the references but the work is accessible to those who are less familiar with Shakespeares oeuvre as well.

Its playful, and theres a huge element of impro-visation to it, Ritchie said. Its freer than a lot of (tra-ditional) Shakespeare plays and more relaxed. Theres leniency to play with the audience a bit.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) will end its run under the evening sky on Casa Lomas Garden Terrace on Wednesday, Aug. 29 with shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m.

nFor tickets or informa-

tion, call 416-915-6750 or visit www.completeworksa-bridged.com

Actor takes on complete works of William Shakespeare in 97 minutes

Staff photo/JUSTIN SKINNER

The Classical Theatre Projects Matty Drappel, left, Jeff Hanson and Kevin Ritchie will be mounting a production of, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).

The Queen West Musicfest, the west ends free and family friendly music festival, returns this weekend.

The festival takes place in Trinity Bellwoods Park, located between Queen Street West and Dundas Street West at Crawford Street, on Saturday, Aug. 18.

The 2012 lineup will include seven rock music acts. Headlining is the Skydiggers. These 20-year music veterans

are touring in support of their eighth studio album.

Rounding out the full day of music is a roster of Toronto bands including Lazybones, Stone River, Jessica Mitchell, Vanessa Vescio and Scarlett Jane.

This is a fully licensed, all-ages event with bands performing live from noon to 7 p.m.

The event is free to attend but donations to Toronto

General and Western Hospital Foundation and Musicounts, an organization whose goal is to ensure children in Canada, regardless of socio-economic circumstances and cultural background, have access to a music program through their school. Since the Queen West Musicfest was started in 2009 by area resident Sean McCormick, The Queen West Musicfest has raised nearly $30,000 for local charities.

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In opting for diesel trains instead of electric alterna-tives, Metrolinx ignored its statutory obligations to ensure sound, long-term transit planning, alleges the Clean Train Coalition (CTC), which has issued a legal chal-lenge against a planned air rail link (ARL) to run between Union Station and Pearson International Airport.

The coalition said it has already filed an application in Ontario Divisional Court calling for a judicial review of the 2011 decision by the regional transportation plan-ning agency not to electrify the ARL in time for the 2015 Pan American Games, a move, the group charges, was made due to political inter-ference from the provincial government.

Metrolinx was told by the Government of Ontario not to proceed with electrifying the air rail link and instead to move ahead with diesel trains in order to meet an imposed and arbitrary deadline of the Pan Am Games, alleged CTC co-chair Rick Ciccarelli during a Wednesday, Aug. 8 press conference at the foot of the Wallace Avenue pedes-trian bridge in the Junction, right beside where the link will run.

The coalition, which is made up of residents living along the Georgetown South rail corridor in the west end of the city, wants the courts to force Metrolinx to aban-don its ongoing work on the project and instead focus on electrifying the ARL before it opens.

Weve been left with no choice but to seek a legal

remedy to stop this dirty diesel plan, said Ciccarelli.

CTC legal counsel Saba Ahmad said Metrolinx had unlawfully exceeded its man-date as an agency.

We argue Metrolinx acted contrary to statutory require-ments that long-term vision and goals guide its decision making, said Ahmad.

She said the court chal-lenge asked that Metrolinx set aside the diesel train project for the ARL and conduct a full analysis comparing elec-tric and diesel technologies taking into account environ-mental and health impacts in addition to technical and economic considerations.

The 13-page court applica-tion has been made available on the Clean Train Coalitions website at www.cleantrain.ca

Mark Ostler from Metrolinx wouldnt comment directly on the case, but said the 18 diesel trains manufac-tured by the Japanese com-pany Sumitomo that were approved for purchase in 2011 for the ARL exceed the WHOs emissions require-ments.

These vehicles are fully convertible to electric, beat the WHOs stringent emis-sions standards and reduce airborne particulate emis-sions by 90 per cent, he said Tuesday afternoon in an email.

Ostler said the ARL was still on schedule to be com-pleted by 2015.

Metrolinx is proceeding with its own study on the feasibility of electrifying the ARL. The study is scheduled for completion in 2014.

It will cost approximately $1 million per train car for electric conversion.

Coalition reveals details of air rail link legal challenge

York South-Weston MPP wants answers

The Liberal MPP for York South-Weston says Metrolinx needs to answer questions she has regarding the time-frame for electrification of a planned air rail link (ARL).

Laura Albanese said she sent a letter to Metrolinx CEO Bruce McCuaig late last month, requesting a time-line for when the regional transit planning agency can go ahead with electrifica-tion of the 3.3-kilometre track, scheduled to open in 2015.

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I think we can have the conversation of delaying electrification if more stops can be added to make the link more of a local service, said Albanese. Metrolinx should be clear as to whats possible.

Anne Marie Aikins, media relations manager for Metrolinx, said McCuaig sent out a response to Albaneses letter by courier on Tuesday after he returned from a two week vacation. She did not disclose any details of his reply.

NDP MPP Jonah Schein said hes hopeful Liberals like Albanese will support his private members bill calling on the ARL to be electrified before it opens. The bill is scheduled to be introduced Sept. 20 at Queens Park.

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Toronto athletes are compet-ing in their own backyards at the Ontario Summer Games which run today through to Sunday.

About 2,500 athletes from across the province will be competing in sports from rugby and sailing to fencing and softball.

Nine sports are being held at 17 venues across Toronto.

The Games are seen as a gateway to further national and international competi-tion, acting as qualifiers for most of the sports featured during the event, said Crystal Peiris, a games consultant with Sport Alliance of Ontario, the organization in charge of running the Summer Games for the provincial govern-ment.

The Ontario Games are a stepping stone for athletes to competitions like the nation-als and the Canada Games, for example, Peiris said.

The Games play a vital role in the long-term development of Ontarios sports organiza-tions and foster unmatched life skills and values that an

athlete wouldnt necessarily pick up in a classroom, Peiris said.

Blair McIntosh, a former director of Games for the Sport Alliance of Ontario and the director of sport for the 2015 Pan American Games, said the provincial Games teach discipline, socializa-tion, diversity, acknowledge-ment...it changes an athletes life.

We have seen many of our athletes go from playground to (Olympic) podium and then go on after their athletic

careers to accomplish great achievements in life, said McIntosh, who has 28 years of amateur sport and multi-sport games experience.

Fans can get tickets, which are available at each venue for $5. Tickets give people access to all venues for that day only. Pins are also avail-able at each venue for $25, which gives holders access to all venues for the entire competition days.

Canoe/kayak is being held in Welland, cycling will take place in Albion Hills, skeet shooting is held in Oshawa, sporting rifle will take place in St. Catharines and the tri-athlon is in Brampton.

Some local neighbourhood venues are:

U16 male and female field hockey is being held at Lamport Stadium, 1151 King St. W.

Rowing is being held at Marilyn Bell Park, 851 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Warm-up is slated for Thursday between noon and 2 p.m. Preliminaries and finals are set for Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tonights opening ceremonies launch bi-annual Olympic-style competition

ERIC HEINO [email protected]

Excitement is heating up for the thousands of volunteers, participants and sports fans eagerly awaiting todays launch of the Ontario Summer Games (OSG).

The opening ceremony of the bi-annual Olympic-style competition is 7 p.m. tonight at Varsity Stadium.

Organizing committee chair Rahul Bhardwaj and his team began preparations for the Toronto event a few months after the completion of the 2010 games in Sudbury. The challenge is to take all that planning and make it a reality, he said.

It is truly remarkable what we have built with these games, he said.

The organizing commit-tee has been working for 18 months and now thousands of volunteers are also operating to help the games. So many people are civically engaged and want to be the best host to their province. They are doing an enormous amount of work right now.

Preparations are ongoing with the bulk of the 2,500 athletes arriving in time for todays opening ceremony.

In addition to preparing 13 athlete villages and 20 sporting venues, organizers are busy ensuring proper food preparation, making transportation arrangements and managing the opening ceremony.

Final preparations

The athletes, meanwhile, are making final preparations for what is, for some, the high-est level of competition of their lives.

Every athlete approaches the competition differently, says Lana Perry.

A former archery com-petitor, coach and current administrator with the OSG, Perry understands even the most stoic archers can get high strung, but have to focus on pre-games training.

Some younger athletes will actually taper their train-ing off so they dont hurt their muscles and some will amp it up to get more endurance.

A lot of what we do becomes mental training. It really dif-fers depending on athletes, said Perry.

And even though every-one is coming from Ontario, the humidity and weather in Toronto can alter the func-tionality of equipment, Perry said.

Restringing bows, tweaking rifle sights and double-check-ing bicycle tires can be the difference between standing on the podium and watching from the stands.

There is a counterbalance to the stress of the OSG. Perry knows the teens involved arent here just to compete; they are also excited about the rich social experience of meet-ing like-minded athletes.

A lot of the time they come away having met some very great people, said Perry. Even just wandering around in the dormitory, they are wearing different uniforms and they get to know each other. Being teenagers, they are very social anyway.

For a full schedule of events, visit www.ontario-summergames.ca

Thousands of volunteers behind Ontario Summer Games in T.O.

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Ontario Summer Games Aug. 16 - 20

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Cleaning Up Our Waterways:The Don River and Central Waterfront ProjectMunicipal Class Environmental Assessment - Notice of Study Completion

The City ofToronto has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to advance the recommendations of the CitysWetWeather Flow Master Plan (approved by City Council in 2003) to capture and treat polluted stormwater and combined sewer overflows(CSOs) that are discharged to the Don River and CentralWaterfront. This will help to improve water quality and our environment. In addition,necessary upgrades have been identified to the Citys critical sanitary trunk sewer infrastructure within the study area to improve operationsand service future growth.

The study has defined the problems/opportunities, identified and evaluated alternatives, and determined a preferred solution and design inconsultation with the City ofToronto, regulatory agencies, and the public.The City has accepted the consultants recommendations regardingthe preferred solution and design, including the following project components:

SanitaryTrunk Sewer Systeml A Lower Don/Coxwell BypassTunnel that will be used on a contingency basis as a bypass to the existing Coxwell SanitaryTrunk Sewer

(STS) allowing for periodic maintenance and any necessary repairs of the Coxwell STS,l Four underground storage tanks for offline storage of peak sanitary flows where additional capacity is needed.l Upgrades to the NorthTorontoTreatment Plant (NTTP).

Wet Weather Flow Collection and Storage Systeml Three integrated tunnels (Lower Don/Coxwell BypassTunnel,Taylor Massey CreekTunnel, and Inner HarbourTunnel) connected to an

equivalent of 15 underground vertical storage shafts that will collect and store wet weather flows and convey these flows to a new wetweather flow treatment facility.

l Three underground storage tanks for offline storage of wet weather flows from four remote outfall locations.

Treatment of Collected Wet Weather Flowl A new wet weather treatment facility that will provide high-rate treatment of wet weather flows and will be located on future lakefill in the

waterlot south of the existing Ashbridges BayTreatment Plant.l A new pumping station in Ashbridges Grove Park with forcemains connecting to the new wet weather flow treatment facility.l Retrofit of an existing CSO tank at the NorthTorontoTreatment Plant.

Opportunities for ReviewThe study was carried out following the requirements for Schedule C projects under the Municipal Class EA. An Environmental StudyReport (ESR) has been completed and placed on public record for a 45-day review period starting August 10, 2012 and ending September 24,2012.The ESR will be available for review on the project website at www.toronto.ca/cleanwaterways and at the following locations:

Beaches Library Leaside Library City Hall Library St Lawrence Library2161 Queen St. E. 165 McRae Dr. 100 Queen St.W. 171 Front St. E.416 393 7703 416 396 3835 416 393 7650 416 393 7655

If you have any outstanding issues about this project, please address them to the City staff listed below and we will attempt to seek amutually acceptable resolution.

JamesYacoumidis, Policy, Planning and Project ConsultantCity ofToronto, Metro Hall, 18th Fl., 55 John St.,Toronto, ON M5V 3C6Tel: 416-392-8834 Fax: 416-338-2828 TTY: 416-397-0831E-mail: [email protected] or Visit: toronto.ca/cleanwaterways

If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the City ofToronto, a person or party may request that the OntarioMinister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part IIOrder), which addresses individual environmental assessments.

The Minister must receive the request in writing by September 24, 2012 at the address below, and a copy must also be sent to the City contact.If no requests are received by September 24, 2012, the City may proceed with this project as outlined in the Environmental Study Report.

The Honourable Jim BradleyMinister of the Environment77 Wellesley St. W., Ferguson Block, 11th Fl.,Toronto, ON M7A 2T5

Issue Date: August 2, 2012Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.With the exception ofpersonal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

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