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Since the fi rst phase of the West Toronto Railpath was offi cially unveiled in October of 2008, a move-ment for these linear parks

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Though the West Toronto Railpath was not the fi rst linear cycling park to be built in the Greater Toronto Area the Kay Gardner Beltline preceded

it the idea was virtually unheard of when it was ini-tially conceived more than a decade ago.

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The Swansea Town Hall is about to grow again.

Construction was set to resume this week at the com-munity hub in the heart of Swansea Village after a few hiccups arose in the fall, according to the town hall executive director Ed Gaigalas.

The original footings of

the building were not what we anticipated. Were look-ing to start up next week, Gaigalas told The Villager Friday afternoon.

The project includes the construction of a new ravine-level room at the already-bustling centre and this room needs a new name. The town hall board has launched a naming campaign and is asking community members


The Perth Public School Field of Dreams is yet another step closer to becoming reality.

Davenport Councillor Ana Bailos second annual com-munity barbecue this summer raised $55,000 toward trans-forming the elementary schools yard from its current patch of bare asphalt into a four lane rubber running track and soccer pitch.

Each year, I am happy to host the Ward 18 community barbecue in support of a great local initiative, announced Bailo in her monthly e-news-letter.

Bailo credited an ener-getic group of teachers, students and parents from

both Perth P.S. and St. Luigi Catholic School for their efforts to animate their shared school yard and our neighbourhood.

As councillor, I supported this important community project by putting the word out and by committing $100,000 raised as a result of local development, said Bailo.

In March, the Field of Dreams: If you build it, they will run project was a recipient of the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainments (MLSE) inaugural $50,000 grant as part of its Team Up Foundation Fund.

It took a lot of team effort, Carmen Cruz, chair of the St. Luigi Catholic School

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Throughout his 16 short years, Andrew Mark Olynyk had a knack for inspiring those around him.

It was truly our privilege to be his parents, said his mother Daria Olynyk. You know your child, but after he passed away, people would tell us the impact he had on their lives. It was so humbling to know how your child had affected and helped so many others one of his teachers came to us and said, Its not often you learn from your students; I learned a tremendous amount from Andrew.

Andrew had the greatest sense of empathy, his mother says. He was one of the most empathetic people she has ever known, a passionate person, who wore his heart on his sleeve.

After he passed away, his older brother Stefan said, I get it I get what it was about Andrew: He was just about love.

In October 2009, Andrew suc-cumbed to hydrocephalus, a con-dition that causes a build-up of fl uid inside the skull that leads to brain swelling, and an inoperable brainstem tumour about two years after his diagnosis.

His death has left a hole in the lives of so many, especially his friends who first met Andrew in senior kindergarten at Rosethorn Jr. School near Rathburn Road and Kipling Avenue. Even though the group went its separate ways in Grade 6, all the kids stayed in touch. Jacqui Sirois, Jenna Boccia, Kayla Sabharwal, Lauren Howe, Teresa Haney, Sam Day, Patricia Batten and Natalia Lioutaia banded together to organize a fundraiser for their dear friend.

All the girls grew up with him, said Lioutaia. He was one of the most kind-hearted people. He was always happy he was a great kid.

An Evening of Andrew takes place at Earth Bloor West, on Bloor Street West just west of Jane Street, tonight at 7:30 p.m. The red carpet, star-themed event will feature several of Andrews performer friends, fellow classmates at the Etobicoke School of the Arts and fellow singers with the Canadian Childrens Opera Company. Proceeds will go to the Just For Kids Clinic at St. Josephs Health Centre where Andrew was treated and cared for, especially by his pediatrician, Dr. Dilip Mehta,

a skilled and compassionate physician, said Olynyk.

When we look back on it, we saw changes two years prior to when he was diagnosed, said Olynyk. His sleep patterns changed; he couldnt tolerate certain foods he could once eat.

As student council president in Grade 8, Andrew wanted to make sure his classmates received a pro-fessionally designed year book. He was typically so organized and focused, but all of a sudden had diffi culty completing a task, which his mother said was highly unusual.

On a European tour with the Canadian Childrens Opera

Company, which Olynyk chaper-oned, Andrew told his mother he could no longer sing. Olynyk chalked it up to his maturing voice, but he insisted, No, I really cant sing.

His issues were in the brain stem. All nerves that pass through the brain stem control basic bodily functions, Olynyk said.

When Andrew came to the con-clusion that his deteriorating health left him unable to pursue his love of musical theatre he and his friends used to perform produc-tions of Chicago and Pirates of the Caribbean at recess, said Lioutaia he developed a passion for cook-ing, in part to eat smart to combat his illness.

Andrew, according to his mother, would stop at nothing to fi ght his condition going so far as to seek treatment only available in Europe all the while maintaining a positive attitude.

(Andrew) really cared about people in his life. He listened to what they were saying. If you can understand what they need, you can help them. He was able to say, Follow your dreams, follow your passion, be the person you want to be, said Olynyk.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and can be purchased online at www.foundation.stjoe.on.ca/ or at the door for an addi-tional $5.

Tonights red carpet event celebrates life of teen Kids clinic at St. Joes where Andrew Mark Olynyk was treated to benefi t from fundraiser

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Above,(l-r) Lauren Howe, Natalia Lioutaia, Jenna Boccia, Sam Day, Jacqui Sirois and Teresa Haney have organized a fundraising event in memory of their friend Andrew Mark Olynyk (right), who passed away in October 2009 from a brainstem tumour. The fundraising event will be held tonight (July 26) at Earth Bloor West, a restaurant on Bloor Street West, just west of Jane Street with proceeds supporting the Just For Kids Clinic at St. Josephs Health Centre.

Age: 22Sport: Sailing, Finn classBloor West roots: Born in St. Michael, Barbados; currently lives in Swansea Competition dates: Douglas Olympic event starts in London on Sunday, July 29 through to Thursday, Aug. 5. Website: gregdouglassailing.com

Q&A:

1. What are you most looking for-ward to at the Games?Im looking forward to competing. I will be competing against the very best in my sport who will be trying their hardest. I am looking forward to battling it out on the race course with those guys.

2. Whats your training strategy?I train on the water fi ve days a week and in the gym six days a week. My typical day consists of waking up, eating a large breakfast and then heading to the gym for a morning cardio session. Following that I head out on the water for about three hours then back in the gym for a weight lifting session. During these days I will generally burn around 5,000 to 6,000 calories.

3. Reflections on how far youve come?I have come a long way, but I have further to go. I plan to keep training for the 2016 Olympics. The hard

work over the past two years have been tough. I am travelling pretty much all the time, which starts to burn you out. I will be going back to school this fall so Im looking forward to being in one place for

more than a month. 4. What would you like to say to the folks back home?I would like to thank everyone for the support leading up to the Olympics. The Olympic fever is start-ing to build, which is very exciting and amateur athletes are being put in the spotlight, which is nice. I would also like to encourage the kids back home to not be afraid to try different sports. In Canada we tend to only stick to playing the major sports when we are younger, but there are so many different sports out there that you may end up really enjoying and excelling at.

5. Trivia:I always wear a Toronto Blue Jays hat at competitions. I wore one at a competition two years ago and have worn one at everyone since then. Also I have no green on my boat.

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Swansea resident and Olympic athlete Greg Douglas will take to the waves sailing at the London 2012 Olympics this summer.

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Field of Dreams project receives $50,000 grantAdvisory Council, told The Villager at the time. Two schools united.

Students, parents and community members are greatly thankful for the ongoing support the project has received, said Cruz.

Once created, the new and improved school yard will serve more than 600 students at both the Junction Triangle Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 schools in addition to the

140 kids who are members at the nearby Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club.

The playground redevel-opment project was one of four charities to receive a $50,000 grant from MLSEs online competition. The MLSE received more than 70 submissions and more than 225,000 online votes were cast during two public voting phases over a two-month period.

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dered by train tracks, which makes it diffi cult for its stu-dents to access other com-munity recreation centres. This is just one of the reasons this playground rejuvenation is so crucial, says the redevel-opment committee.

Bailos community bar-becue included a raffl e that included a brand-new Vespa scooter up for grabs, a jump-ing castle and face painting for the kids and a lot of food and entertainment.

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n Thursday, July 26High Park Speakers Toast-masters ClubWHEN: 6:15 p.m. WHERE: An-nette Street Public Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416-393-7692, torontopubliclibrary.caHigh Park Speakers is a commu-nity-based Toastmasters club, which has helped many people improve their presentation skills, ability to think on their feet and run an effective meeting.

n Friday, July 27Junction Seniors GatheringWHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Pascals Baguette and Bagels, 2904 Dun-das St. W. CONTACT: Eleanor Batchelder, 647-235-0843, [email protected], junctionra.ca/junction-seniorsThe group meets twice a week at a local coffee shop for con-versation, as a social network of neighbours. Tuesday mornings 10 to 11 a.m. Agora Cafe, 3015 Dundas St. W., and Friday after-noons 2 to 3 p.m., Pascals, 2904 Dundas St. W. All welcome.

Ward 13 Constituency Hours with Councillor Sarah Douc-ette WHEN: 5 p.m. WHERE: Swan-sea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: Irmgard, 416-392-4072, [email protected], www.ward13.caWard 13 city Councillor Sarah Doucette holds constituency hours regularly to meet with constituents in person. An ap-pointment is required.

n Saturday, July 28Junction Farmers MarketWHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Junction Farm-ers Market, Green P Lot, 385 Pacific Ave. (Medland Entrance) CONTACT: Sharlene Rankin, 647-270-7903, [email protected], www.junctionmarket.caThe Junction Farmers Market provides local, sustainably produced fresh foods. Products include: fruits, veggies, meats and prepared foods. Volunteers needed. Runs every Saturday until Oct. 13.

West Toronto Lawn Bowling in Baird ParkWHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: West Toronto Lawn Bowling Club, 275 Keele St. CONTACT: Cheryl Rowlands, 416-769-3139, [email protected], www.torontolawnbowling.caVarious times throughout the week as well. Check website for details.

n Tuesday, July 31Tuesday Movies at the LibraryWHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Bloor/Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: Bloor/Gladstone Library, 416-393-7674 COST: FreeLet us capture your Imagination

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n Tuesday, Aug. 7Summer Reading Club Jane/DundasWHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Jane/Dundas Library, 620 Jane St. CONTACT: Jane/Dundas Library, 416-394-1014 COST: FreeShare an hour of stories and literary activities with other club mem-bers.

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Like many issues in Toronto, cycling and where it takes place has become one pitting the political left and right against each other. They are bat-tling it out on the floor of council, and sadly also on the streets of our city.

As North York Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong told Toronto Community News in our special feature on cycling in the city on pages 10 and 11 of todays news-paper, the main bone of contention is lack of space on Torontos streets.

Because theres a limited amount of geography, pedestrians, cyclists and motor-ists are all competing for the same space, he explained.

And nobody seems willing to give up any ground.

There are two kinds of cyclists in Toronto, those who ride to commute and those who ride for recreation. What we dont want to see is the political battles ending up costing either groups of riders.

We need good and safe cycling routes along our streets for those who depend on their bikes to move around. We also need recreational runs that all can enjoy at a relaxed pace. And we dont need one at the expense of the other.

As part of our feature today, we decided to take a look at nine bike rides that recreational riders across Toronto could enjoy. All these rides are on bike paths, separate from city roads and free of cars for almost their entire routes.

These are runs that both experienced riders and those who are new to cycling can enjoy by themselves or with their families, confident that they wont have to negotiate through busy traffic or dangerous inter-sections. Hopefully readers will try one of these rides for themselves. There are some great choices and they highlight much of Torontos natural, and far too often hidden, beauty.

Valleys make up so much of our citys landscape, and planners have not been shy about running cycling (and pedestrian) paths along them. There are some beautiful runs through Taylor Creek, along the Don River and Highland Creek that have riders thinking they are miles away from Canadas largest city. The featured rides also focus on the close con-nection between the city and Lake Ontario. While it is not yet possible to ride along the lake from one end of Toronto to the other only on a bike path, large sec-tions are accessible.

There are no shortages of great, safe rides in the city and we encourage our readers to try one of the runs weve highlighted today.

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Are you as psyched as I am for the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympics tomorrow night in jolly old London? What can I say? They always reel me in like a prized tuna.

The best part of the festivities for my money is when the athletes enter the stadium.

As soon as I hear each country introduced my mind goes into overdrive, just like it used to when I was in public school.

Back then, whenever I heard a country name I would blurt out the capital city faster than Jesse James on steroids. I swear I knew every capital when I was a kid. (For the record, I swear I didnt swear as a kid.)

My favourite capital was Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. It was always my numero uno because it was fun to say. I still get a kick out of saying it.

I also knew that the capital of Paraguay was Asuncion and the capital of Uruguay was Montevideo and I never confused them.

Today? The capital swagger is gone. With good reason. There are 204 teams in these Summer Olympics. How can I be expected to know 204 capitals when I didnt know there were that many countries?

There arent, as it turns out. There are actually only 196 independent countries. Three of them are newer and dont have Olympic national bodies yet, so only 193 will be represented in London.

The balance of the teams

is made of 11 territories. Needless to say, considering I didnt know there would be 11 territories competing in London I couldnt pos-sibly know their capitals, either.

Theres another reason remembering capitals isnt as easy as it once was is because many capitals themselves are not what they used to be.

There have been several capital city name changes over the years. I couldnt tell you what they all are, I havent kept up.

Still, Ill give it my best shot Friday.

Another area Ill be focus-ing on is flag identification. I used to be pretty good at that, too. But, like capitals, many flags have changed.

And, as usual, Ill be testing my knowledge on national anthems. I like to see if I can hum the appro-priate national anthem when each contingent of

athletes walks in, but I seem to know fewer and fewer anthems these days, also.

Trying to predict who the flag bearers are for each country is always a good time, as is trying to pick out countries just by looking at the teams outfits.

Lastly, I always try to see if I can come up with an official sponsor from each country such as the Official Burrito of Mexico, the Official Souvlaki of Greece, the Official Pasta of Italy, and so on.

One official sponsor I never have to guess at is ours. Thats because, unlike capitals, anthems and flags, it never changes over the years the Official Excuse: Lack of government fund-ing.

n Jamie Wayne is a lifelong columnist, who takes writing very seriously. The topics? Not so much. Contact him at [email protected]

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To the editor:Since our current coun-

cillors cannot agree on a decent transit system, maybe its time the tax-payers have a say on GTA transit.

Actually I believe that occurred in the past elec-tion.

It is so obvious to the public that our current councillors have egos bigger than city hall itself.

I recently attended our annual family reunion in the Kingston area and was the only GTA person in attendance. Everyone commented about how they feel sorry for us and Toronto residents as our council has made decisions that have become a joke.

Since nothing really has transpired positively since the spring transit decisions, and deferred to October, maybe its time to sell our properties before they vote to expropriate our land and make it a casino.

Council will tell us of this move when the bulldozers come zipping down the street.

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Motorists, pedestrians, cyclists all competing for limited space

DAVID NICKLE [email protected]

When Rob Ford was elected Mayor of Toronto in 2010, one might be forgiven for thinking that bicyclists time had passed.

As a councillor, Ford famously compared cycling in traffi c to swimming with the sharks, adding, Roads are built for buses cars and trucks, not for people on bikes. My heart bleeds for them

when someone gets killed, but its their own fault at the end of the day.

At councils inaugural meet-ing, the mayors chosen keynote speaker Don Cherry arrived in a hot pink suit, which he said he wore for all the pinkos out there that ride bicycles and every-thing.

The new administration signalled early that it would take a very different route than the previous crew under David Miller, which favoured separated bike lanes on roads. In short order, city council had removed bike lanes on Pharmacy and Birchmount avenues in Scarborough at the request of the local councillor, and another, higher-profi le bike lane on Jarvis Street despite the protests of the

local councillor there.The shift was a result of more

than the will of a mayor more comfortable on four wheels than two. Since before amalgamation, cars and bicycles have had an uneasy relationship on Toronto streets.

Don Valley East Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, who chairs the citys works commit-tee, said the confl ict is only natu-ral, because theres a limited amount of geography pedes-trians, cyclists and motorists are all competing for the same space.

As works chair, Minnan-Wong has carriage of the Ford admin-istrations cycling plan, which in broad strokes is about separating motorists from cyclists wherever possible.

Ford ran on creating a Bikeway Network which includes 100 kilometres of off-road rec-reational bike paths. Some of those paths running along Hydro corridors were approved by the previous administration.

Minnan-Wong has pressed the issue further, and the city embarked on a plan to make some separated bike lanes in the downtown initially on Wellesley and Sherbourne streets, and eventually along Richmond and Adelaide streets in the core.

Everybody has a different opinion, said Minnan-Wong. But I think it makes for a safer arrangement for cyclists, and I think the majority of cyclists prefer it.

Scarborough Centre Councillor

Glenn De Baeremaeker chaired the works committee during Millers term, and has made a point of making a 20-kilometre commute from his home in Scarborough to city hall by bicycle.

He said the separated lanes are a good idea but maintains that the mayors plan focussing on off-road cycling doesnt help the growing number of utilitarian cyclists in the city.

Separated bike lanes are good, and every cyclist and driver should welcome them, he said.

Those lanes are complicated things to do, I encourage the bike community and Denzil Minnan-Wong. But one kilometre of sepa-rated bike lane doesnt make up for cancelling 100 kilometres of bike lanes on roads.

Cyclist-driver confl ict only natural in Toronto

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1 ETOBICOKE: From the Humber River Pedestrian Bridge, cyclists have two options: head up the river path to the northern reaches of Etobicoke, or west along Etobicokes picturesque Lake Ontario waterfront.

The latter, two-kilometre option is the more scenic, and has the added bonus of no traffic unless, of course, you consider the steady stream of cyclists, in-line skaters, dog walkers, and family picnickers out for some fresh air and exercise.

For the hardcore cyclists, the waterfront trail boasts separate, paved lanes for bikes, while for those out for a more leisurely ride, there are plenty of stops along the path take in some history at the Palace Pier

monument, rest on the benches at Home Garden, hand-build an inukshuk along the shoreline, admire the monarchs at the Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat or wander the paths through Humber Bay Park.

2 YORK: While plans are in the works to eventually close what is approxi-mately a one-kilometre gap between Crawford-Jones Memorial Park (near Weston Road and Hwy. 401) and Cruickshank Park in Weston, local riders in York can still enjoy a pleasant ride.

However, the gap prevents Rexdale and west North York residents from being able to use what is otherwise an essentially

uninterrupted off-road path running from Steeles Avenue to downtown Toronto via the Humber and Martin Goodman Trails.

The route from Cruickshank Park to Lake Ontario, save for a small stretch through local, residential streets near the Humber Marshes, is relatively unimpeded and takes, on average, an hour to complete one way.

3 BLOOR WEST: For cyclists living in the downtown west end, who not only use their bikes for pleasure, but also for every day transportation, the most pleasant ride is one free from cars.

And that is what makes the West Toronto Railpath a popular and pleasant shortcut between Parkdale and the Junction. The two-kilometre long trail begins at

Cariboo Avenue, just north of the Dupont and Dundas intersection, and runs southeast to Dundas Street West at Sterling Road with various access points.

Built on abandoned railway beds, the West Toronto Railpath was completed in 2009. It is an asphalt path lined with greenery, indigenous plantings and brick buildings.

4 PARKDALE: For cyclists looking to head north from Parkdale to the Junction, or just looking for a pleas-ant car-free ride, the West Toronto Railpath offers a two-kilometre trail between Sterling Avenue at Dundas Street West and Cariboo Avenue, north of Dupont Street.

But for many bike enthusiasts, the dream is to see this tree-lined trail, winner

of an Urban Design Award of Excellence, extended south along the GO train tracks to south of Queen Street West toward downtown Toronto.

If completed, the Railpath would give more than 250,000 Toronto residents living in the west end and travelling downtown a sustainable transportation link with the downtown core.

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9 SCARBOROUGH: The ride from Greenvale Park, just north of Kingston Road across from the Guildwood GO station, through the Highland Creek Valley and along the shores of Lake Ontario to the Port Union Village Common Park, is a run of approximately 12 kilometres which takes in a wide variety of features and parkland through southeast Scarborough.

The run starts with a steep hill and a warning for cyclists to dismount at the Greenvale Park entrance, but levels off nicely. It is a bit smelly, due to sewers run-ning underground near the Lawrence bridge, along the creek into Morningside Park. After that it rolls through the University of Toronto Scarborough campus.

Cyclists cross under Old Kingston Road and continue along beside the creek all the way to Lake Ontario.

Theres lots of opportunity to see wild-life on this ride, a pair of deer were spotted by the Morningside bridge, and its a fun run for kids with mostly level riding and lots of sites to see.

Linear park a venue for community gatheringsFriends of West Toronto Railpath. The whole con-cept wasnt on the radar. People werent familiar with what it was. Now that phase one has been com-pleted, theres a lot more interest in getting phase two done because people can see it and see the posi-tives of it.

The railpath stretches 2.1 kilometres of land between Cariboo Avenue to the Dundas Street West and Lansdowne Avenue area to south of Bloor Street West. The city acquired the land in 2001 to develop the multi-use trail for both recreational and commuter purposes. Construction began in

June of 2008 and was com-pleted that September.

The railpath winds its way along the abandoned railway beds that have been out of commis-sion for more than four decades. Because the rail corridor has a substantial width, the railpath does not interfere with existing train routes. The railpath parks features include a system of wayfaring signs indicating each access point along the route.

Phase two has always been part of the plan, said Dobson during an interview at his home in the Perth and Wallace avenues-area, mere metres from the Wallace Avenue railpath entrance.

But momentum has slowed somewhat due to Metrolinx projects the railpath shares the corridor with the provincial trans-portation agency, Dobson pointed out.

The railpath has become so much more than a pedestrian, in-line skating, cycling and skateboarding pathway. It has become a venue for the community to meet and socialize where festivals, movies and charity events are held.

Its actual uses have gone far beyond what its original purpose was envisioned for. Its been a pleasant surprise, said Dobson, who likens the railpath to New Yorks High Line, a public park

built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattans West Side. Its about re-imagining space in an urban environ-ment.

Award-winning landscape architect Scott Torrance can take credit for the railpaths design.

I think when we started the project and I was walking down the corridor, it struck me that it had a wonder-ful wild quality, which is a rare experience in Toronto, Torrance told The Villager upon receiving a Toronto Urban Design Award of Excellence in

2011. We saw hawks there, lots of insects and butterfl ies, beautiful views - we wanted to maintain that quality.

To make phase two a reality, a feasibility study will be con-ducted. The study will look at issues like how much land is available and assigns a time frame.

Its a Lets Get it Done study, said Dobson. We hope the study

will be done in the spring.Friends of West Toronto

Railpath plan to reach out to groups in the south end in Parkdale to generate

support and ideas, he said. Construction should begin in 2014.

Phase two will see the railpath built to just south of Queen Street West.

The goal was to get to Strachan Avenue, but the rail corridor along King Street is crowded, said Dobson.

It looks like its impos-sible to have space so were looking at other options to get to King.

Phase two has political support from city council. The railpath is on the mayors priority list for cycling trails.

The best thing people can do is to tell their coun-cillor to make sure its their priority, said Dobson.

7 EAST YORK: The bike path winding through Taylor Creek Park has long been a favourite family biking route. After a mid-July rainstorm this year, the shady route seemed more of an Iron Man family biking route.

Running 3.5 kilometres from Victoria Park Avenue to Don Mills Road and the Don Valley Parkway, the route was slick

with mud, and several bridges have now been washed out. Just past Lumsden Avenue, a downed tree called for a cyclist portage through the branches.

Two of the wooden bridges are washed out, and two others have the safety railing snapped off. Its a reminder that even in well-groomed Toronto parks, nature still reigns supreme.

8 BEACH: On most weekends, taking a bike to the Beach is an exercise in frustration: just the same as is taking a picnic, a volleyball, a pair of roller blades or an automobile is.

Everyone else has the same idea. On weekdays, its a different story; the run east from Leslie Street will take you a good five kilometres, past the new TTC vehicle stor-age facility, a skateboard park, and the mil-lennium-project Woodbine Park into the

Beach proper. Its good manners to stay off the

Boardwalk there are still a few visitors taking a stroll but its a nice, safe ride through Woodbine Beach, Kew Gardens and Beaches Park. The bike route officially ends around Balsam Avenue; but a few hundred metres further east, and youll end up at the stunning R.C. Harris Water Filtration Plant.

5 NORTH YORK: The five-kilometre ride between Edwards Gardens and Taylor Creek Park is an easy runfor the most part.

However, even experienced cyclists will want to get off their bikes and walk the wooden foot-bridge that curves over the CNR tracks cutting through the valley.

Otherwise, its a gentle ride, uphill from Don Mills, through valley lands that snake behind the Ontario Science Centre, past Sunnybrook Park, and deep north through the lush, thick woods lining Wilket Creek.

Once you arrive, youll have to dismount as bicycles are prohibited in the gardens. But there are bike rings and benches.

6 CITY CENTRE: Theres a long and rewarding ride ahead for cyclists who want to brave the Lower Don River trail, that stretches eight kilometres from Don Mills Road and the Don Valley Parkway south along the Don to Lake Shore Boulevard.

At the best of times, its a good idea to bring water. But the ride is rich with sights

and landmarks, and worth the trip. The Prince Edward Viaduct is at its most impressive seen from the saddle of a bicycle below, and urban wildlife abounds. Heading towards the new crossing at Pottery Road, a lone chipmunk tempts fate crossing the path. Further south, where the trail dips underneath Eastern Avenue, a flock of geese stand guard.

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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 $519,000!!

NUVO 2!! MARTINGROVE/THE WESTWAY!!Well layed out 3 bdrm raised bungalowwith walkout to beautiful yard, finishedbasement with separate entrance forin-law suite, located close to all amenities,schools, churches, transit, shops and morea must see for $479,900!!

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!!

KEELE & 401!!Fabulous detached 4+1 bdrm, 2 storey, double garage,interlock, large verandah, double door entry, centre hallplan, 4 washrooms, open concept living & dining rm,cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, gleaming hardwood floorsin family rm, wonderful family size kitchen, w/o to largedeck & heated inground pool, gorgeous prof. landscaped lot,finished basement and many extras for only $850,000.

SOUTH ETOBICOKE!!Situated on a quiet crescent. FabulousFreehold Townhome, 3 + 1 bedrooms,Large spacious open concept Living Room,Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Walkout toPatio, finished basement, fabulous rec room,3 baths, garage, private drive only $449,900

Well layed out 2+1 bdrm bungalow, greatlocation close to the lake, parks, schools,and all conveniences, New kitchen, cork &hrdwd flrs, w/o to deck, detached garage, 1bdrm basement apartment and many extrasfor only $434,900!!

LONG BRANCH LOCATION!! 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!!!

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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

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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!!

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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!!

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!!

INCREDIBLE INCOME OPPORTUNITY!!Fully equipped restaurant/bar, main flr. &basement. 2ND flr has 3 gorgeous renovatedapartments, over 200K spent in recent renos,bringing in approx. 6000/mth. Many extrasincluded, equipment & updates, must beseen for $948,000!!

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!!

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!!

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!!

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

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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 $519,000!!

NUVO 2!! MARTINGROVE/THE WESTWAY!!Well layed out 3 bdrm raised bungalowwith walkout to beautiful yard, finishedbasement with separate entrance forin-law suite, located close to all amenities,schools, churches, transit, shops and morea must see for $479,900!!

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!!

KEELE & 401!!Fabulous detached 4+1 bdrm, 2 storey, double garage,interlock, large verandah, double door entry, centre hallplan, 4 washrooms, open concept living & dining rm,cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, gleaming hardwood floorsin family rm, wonderful family size kitchen, w/o to largedeck & heated inground pool, gorgeous prof. landscaped lot,finished basement and many extras for only $850,000.

SOUTH ETOBICOKE!!Situated on a quiet crescent. FabulousFreehold Townhome, 3 + 1 bedrooms,Large spacious open concept Living Room,Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Walkout toPatio, finished basement, fabulous rec room,3 baths, garage, private drive only $449,900

Well layed out 2+1 bdrm bungalow, greatlocation close to the lake, parks, schools,and all conveniences, New kitchen, cork &hrdwd flrs, w/o to deck, detached garage, 1bdrm basement apartment and many extrasfor only $434,900!!

LONG BRANCH LOCATION!! 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!!

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

CENTRAL ETOBICOKE CONDO!!Spacious 2+1 bdrm condo, open conceptliving & dining rm, walk out to large balcony,fabulous view of the Toronto skyline & CNTower. Modern family size kitchen, separateden, master bedroom with ensuite & w/i closet,located close to all conveniences. Must be seenfor $184,900!!

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

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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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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!!

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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STEP THREE: After all design materials have been selected and costed, a detailed labour schedule with cabinet drawings is presented at the Instyle showroom. Building, plumbing and electrical permits are discussed.

Owners and local long time residents Gerry Turino and Michael Lamarche have the acquired skill set needed to redesign and re-engineer local kitchen areas, which usually consist of a small room with ill-placed windows and far toomany doorways.

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