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super hero soiree: Cecil Mueller-heaslip lets out his best roar while battling with Benjamin Lavoie at the Applegrove Commnity Complex’s super hero-themed family dance.

The Pocket Community Association in partnership with the Madina Masjid Mosque is inviting the com-munity to take a tour of the local place of worship on Saturday.

The open house will begin at 12:45 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Participants are welcome to observe a prayer ceremony at 1 p.m.

The event, which aims to promote understanding and cooperation between the mosque and its neighbours, will also include a question-and-answer session as well as discussion time.

Snacks will be served.All are welcome.Women and girls are

asked to use the “sister” entrance on the west side of the building. Everyone must remove their shoes while in the mosque.

Madina Masjid Mosque is located at 1015 Danforth Ave., between Jones and Greenwood avenues.

Those interested in attending are asked to email [email protected] with MOSQUE in the sub-ject line. Please include the number of guests you expect to bring.

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Seven whimsical art instal-lations along with the new Beach Community Fire Place by acclaimed Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal will be officially unveiled on Monday, Feb. 15 at Balmy, Kew, and Scarboro beaches.

The grand opening of the second annual edition of the Winter Stations will take place at the foot of Lee Avenue, just east of Kew Gardens, at 1 p.m.

Thousands of people are expected to brave the elements to enjoy a dome lined with thick, warm fur, a suspended cube of ropes, a sauna, a 3D star-shaped ice crystal, a structure inspired by the natural formations formed by frost in the outer layer of the earth, an upside down canoe, and a kinetic sculpture that hovers above a lifeguard station and responds to body heat.

The 2016 edition of Winter Stations runs until Sunday, March 20.

Visit http://winterstations.com for more details.

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To say the past week has been a whirlwind would be an understate-ment for Savoy Howe, the head coach and founder of Leslieville’s Newsgirls Boxing Club.

Howe is an accomplished female boxer known for her work to break down barriers and empower women, children and transgender people in and out of the ring. Just over a week ago, she got word self-pro-claimed ”seduction artist” Daryush Valizadeh, who blogs as Roosh V, was planning to hold one of 165 men-only meetings in Toronto on Saturday.

Howe immediately felt compelled to do something to stop him and quickly issued a standby call to members of her boxing club advising those interested in getting involved to be ready Saturday evening for a rally at Queen’s Park.

“We wanted to show up there with our boxing gloves on and make a statement,” said Howe, whose all-women boxing gym is home to Shape Your Life, a program that helps female and transgender sur-vivors of violence empower them-selves and gain self-esteem through the sport of boxing.

“Our goal wasn’t to literally knock out anyone.”

In the end, Valizadeh called off his 43-country international meet up. He cited safety and privacy concerns for the men interested in attending on his Return of Kings website.

Howe’s efforts to speak out against Valizadeh went viral and in the past week she’s received dozens of messages from women as well as men from as far away as India and the U.K. thanking her for leading the charge against the neo-masculinist blogger, who has drawn the ire of

many for his anti-gay, misogynistic, and rape-should-be-legal stances.

“It’s like we’ve pushed a small snowball down a mountain and it has gained so much momentum,” said Howe, who has also done dozens of interviews for media outlets around the world in the past week about her anti-Roosh V movement, Fight Factory 101.

Regardless of the cancellation of Valizadeh’s meet up on Saturday, Howe and her crew decided to go ahead with a rally against violence at Toronto City Hall where members of the Toronto Newsgirls Boxing Club along with martial arts clubs and similar organizations came together to empower female and trans people by teaching them basic self-defence techniques.

Earlier this week, she also received a call from at least one major sport-ing equipment company about the possibility of working together on the Fight Factory 101 campaign.

“It’s not about publicity or to be a martyr,” Howe said, adding the goal is to give women and trans people the tools they need to feel safe and empowered.

“We want to get the message out that women and trans people are never to be messed with again because we’re hitting the gym.”

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Roosh V throws in the towel after challenge by Leslieville boxerControversial blogger cancels meet up

East Toronto cyclists will be marking International Winter Bike to Work Day tomorrow.

The Danforth edition of the world-wide winter cycling celebration starts at Danforth and Logan avenues. Participants will meet between 8 and 8:15 a.m., before heading west along Danforth from Logan.

Riders will then pass over the via-duct from Danforth to Bloor Street East and take Bloor to Sherbourne Street, travelling south on Sherbourne to Wellesley Street East, and then west on Wellesley to Bay Street. The last leg of the ride will travel south along Bay.

Each rider drops out when they near their work.

Visit www.facebook.com/events/547462088765312 for the event’s Facebook page, which also includes a link to a Lake Shore Boulevard East Winter Bike To Work ride.

This will be the fourth annual International Winter Bike to Work Day, and the first International Winter Bike To School Day.

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Toronto police are advising the public to be vigilant with their mail and to shred items with their name and personal details prior to disposal after a recent rise in identity thefts, notably in the Beach neighbourhood.

In a Monday release, Toronto Police provided details about a so-called “fraud lab” discovered near Bloor and Parliament streets following a lengthy investigation, which involved mail theft and identity thefts at several Toronto payday loan locations.

Investigators located stolen mail and fake identification along with technology and computers at the downtown address.

Police are advising residents to install a lock on their mailbox.

The types of items discovered in fraud labs include financial state-ments, bank documents, and cheques stolen from the mail, fake driver’s licenses generated and created in the victims’ names, fake bank state-ments, fake SIN cards, fake govern-

ment identification, bills and tenancy documentation stolen from the mail, pay cheques, blank cheques and direct deposit statements, student loan documents and bank loan docu-ments, and T4 slips, tax returns and medical documents.

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Now celebrating its ninth year in Ontario, Family Day – on Monday, Feb. 15 this year – has become a welcomed long holiday week-

end for many.But whether or not people spend that time with

their families is another question entirely.It’s certainly not because there’s a shortage of fun-

filled events across the city.From the annual Family Day skates hosted by sev-

eral community groups to winter fundraisers by non-profit organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Society, people of all ages can participate.

Do something educational by having kids attend winter nature programs at Rouge Park or take a family friendly tour of the Ontario Legislative Building while participating in a scavenger hunt at

Queen’s Park.Just visit www.insidetoronto.

com/toronto-whatson to see events and activities in your community the whole family can enjoy.

Perhaps this weekend will be a time for couples instead to enjoy dinner out on Sunday with

Valentine’s Day coinciding with the Family Day weekend.

Some restaurants are sure to be completely booked already while others may have a long waiting list. If possible, make those reservations now.

For those willing to trek downtown, keep in mind there will be plenty of visitors in town with Toronto hosting the NBA All-Star Game along with all the basketball festivities taking place at various venues leading up to the tip-off Sunday evening.

Look for car lovers, too, as the 2016 Canadian International AutoShow kicks off Friday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

And the Hockey Hall of Fame is getting in on the Family Day action by offering free admission for kids on Monday.

Just one note however: with the threat of a poten-tial taxi protest, the TTC might prove to be the better way this weekend if you are commuting down to the core.

Whether Family Day is a time to spend with family or just an extra day off, the city has a lot to offer this weekend. Go out and take advantage of it.

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Nothing has changed. Going into next week’s

budget debate, Toronto Council will be considering a 1.3 per cent inflationary property tax increase, with some, but not all, of the services that the mayor and council promised last year. It’s all buoyed by a banner year in land transfer tax revenue, surpluses from last year and reserves for rainy days.

It’s all fine, right? Well not really. On

Tuesday, Toronto city man-ager Peter Wallace reiter-ated and amplified points he made at the beginning of Toronto’s budget process in late 2015. To whit: the whole thing – the city’s operating budget, tax rate, service levels, capital plans – is all unsustainable.

At the Tuesday execu-tive committee, he put it as bluntly as he could. “We as staff will constrain expense growth and we are very successful in this, but in balance, council has shown a propensity to increase ser-

vice levels. That leads us to a conversation around what service levels will you cut. If you’re not willing to cut service levels, that leaves us with a conversation on revenue.”

Or more bluntly still: “Council needs to step back and decide not only what it says it funds, but what it actually funds.”

Now, this is the point in the budget column when I would shift into excoriat-ing the budget committee for being hopeless morons who can’t put fiduciary duty ahead of craven politics. And there will be a bit of that: the 2016 budget is a duct-tape and chewing-gum affair that sets up unre-alistic expectations among property taxpayers, and barring another miraculous year of growth in Toronto’s real estate bubble.. er, market... makes things only

harder to cobble together next year. The budget com-mittee and the mayor ought to have known better.

Now that that’s out of the way, there is some hope things will get better.

During debate and afterward, Mayor John Tory and nearly everyone on the executive committee fell in with their city manager’s tune. Right after the budget is complete, council will get to work on a multi-stage debate on new revenue tools and possibly also higher taxes, held against the prospect of dramatic service cuts.

Tory took a first step in that direction at the com-mittee, albeit one he’d already taken publicly, put-ting forward an amendment to go ahead with a long-term 0.5 per cent property tax levy to pay for new infra-structure, in what he called the City Building Fund.

It is a first step, and it would politically be the easiest thing for it to be the last step. But Tory is making

it pretty clear he values the advice, even the contrary advice, from senior civil servants.

He swallowed his pride when chief planner Jennifer Keesmaat released a report telling him the city shouldn’t attempt the full SmartTrack plan that he promised. And he made it clear in a short interview after the meeting that he values this advice, too.

“Why would you pay anybody good money if you didn’t want to listen to what they have to say or have them say it in some way that’s muffled?” said Tory. “That’s not how you get results. Quality people speak the truth to whoever they’re speaking to.”

In that respect, at least, it looks as though something has changed. We’ll see if it holds after council votes on the budget next week.

There’s slim hope for Toronto’s fiscal future

David Nickle is Metroland Media Toronto’s city hall reporter. His column runs

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looking aheadw Feb. 25 to 27, March 3 to 5‘Blithe Spirit’ by Noel CowardWHEN: 8 to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: GAS - Gerrard Art Space, 1475 Gerrard St. e. CONTACT: Melissa Beveridge, 416-886-6472, [email protected] COST: $15‘Blithe Spirit’ is an improbable farce centering around famed novelist Charles Condomine. Charles and his second wife, ruth, host a dinner party where the guest of honour is eccentric spiritualist, Madame Arcati. She conducts a seance and brings back Charles’ manipulative, childish first wife, elvira, who is determined to win Charles back by any means neces-sary.

it’s happeningw Friday, Feb. 12My Funny ValentineWHEN: 8 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: kingston road United Church, 975 kingston rd. CONTACT: krista, [email protected], www.kruc.ca/concerts COST: $20 for adults, $10 for students, free to children 12 and underCountermeasure is an a cappella group known for their sophisticated harmonies and infectious energy.

w Sunday, Feb. 14Family Sunday in the BeachWHEN: Noon to 4 p.m. WHERE: kew Gardens and Ivan Forrest Gardens, 2075 Queen St. e. CONTACT: Jes-sica Wright, 416-693-2242, [email protected] COST: FreeTakes place at various locations along Queen with entertainment at kew Gardens and Ivan Forrest Gardens.

w Monday, Feb. 15Winter Life GuArt in the BeachesWHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. e. CON-TACT: rubeen Chauhan, 416-588-6288, ext. 231, www.meetup.com/NeATwalks, [email protected] COST: FreeJoin CultureLink’s Wintegration group NeAT (Newcomers explore

and Appreciate Toronto) walk. Following an introduction to the neighbourhood, we will head to the water to explore the transforma-tion of seven lifeguard stations into works of art, and meet the winners of the international design competi-tion ‘Winter Stations. Meet at the

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w Tuesday, Feb. 16Shout Sister Choir Toronto South EastWHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: kingston road United Church, 975 kingston rd. CONTACT: oriole Claxton, [email protected] COST: FreeShout Sister does not audition. The choir sings a fun variety of music from pop and Motown, to folk, to a touch of country and blues. Those interested in joining should send an email to: [email protected] and specify ‘Toronto Se’ as the subject line. For details, visit www.shoutsis-terchoir.ca

w Thursday, Feb. 18Jones Book ClubWHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Jones Library, 118 Jones Ave. CONTACT: Teresa, 416-393-7715 COST: Freeread ‘The Bluest eye’ by Toni Morrison and join in the discus-sion.

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w Friday, Feb. 19Black History Month: ‘Rap N’ Roll’WHEN: 1 to 2 p.m. WHERE: Jones Library, 118 Jones Ave. CONTACT: Cathy, 416-393-7715, [email protected] COST: FreeAuthor Dalton higgins’ new book ‘rap N’ roll’ looks at the politics, messages and global reach of hip hop and rap.

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Thank you from the bottom of some of the tiniest heartsthere are. Hearts like Jane’s – pictured above – whosecongenital heart block was successfully treated in utero atthe Labatt Family Heart Centre. Thank you, Cardiac Kids,for being our volunteer partner for 15 years, and havingsuch big hearts for little hearts. Thank you for raising morethan $2.5 million to date. It’s made so many specialinitiatives for kids and families dealing with CongenitalHeart Disease (CHD) possible – like Camp Oki, thesummer camp that’s especially for kids with heart defects.

Cardiac Kids, we’re so proud you’re our partner and friend.You’ve got the same kind of heart for kids with CHD aswe do. And it’s not just us saying “Thanks”. It’s Jane, andevery family like hers.

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Family Sunday in the BeachSunday, noon to 4 p.m. Kew Gardens and Ivan Forrest Gardens, 2075 Queen St. E.416-693-2242 of [email protected] year’s theme is Fire and Ice. Kicking off at noon at Kew Gardens, experience the Beach Village: sculptures and interac-tive ice games, Frozen character performances, bouncy castles, fire performers, and stilt walk-ers. Meet firefighters, warm up in our warming stations, and enjoy a ride in our vintage trolley. This event takes place at various locations along Queen Street East with entertainment at Kew Gardens and Ivan Forrest Gardens.

mPS Family dayMonday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monarch Park Stadium, 1 Parkmount Rd. www.monarchparkstadium.com/programs-events/community-news-events/179-family-day$10 per child online in advance or $15 per child at the doorChildren’s activities including bouncy castles, races, games, sports, bubble soccer, face painting and more. Free for adults as well as children not yet walking.

Family Snow day, eh!Monday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Todmorden Mills Heritage Site67 Pottery Rd. FamilySnowDay.ca$50 registration feeGrab your hats, mitts and boots for the Canadian Cancer Society’s winter fundraiser offering a day of indoor and outdoor activities, including a snowshoeing challenge, all while raising funds for families living through cancer. The day is highlighted by a five-km snowshoe along the Don Valley trail. Funds raised support the Snowball Fund.

Fort yorkMonday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.250 Fort York Blvd.416-392-6907, [email protected]$7.96/adults, $3.76/children, $4.87/youths and seniors, free for those five and underExplore the history of Toronto and Fort York. Visit the Fort’s historic kitchen and sample

baking from the hearth. Hot chocolate and a roaring fire will make this a heartwarming and memorable visit. Kids can try an 1812 drill class, Officers’ Sword Drill and old-fashioned games, as well as a kids’ activity book.

Family day at tiFFMonday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W., www.tiff.net/family-day-2016Free; some charges apply to filmsHits from previous editions of the TIFF Kids International Film Festival, family-friendly classics, and free activities.

kidS take over the aGoMonday, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.317 Dundas St. W.www.ago.net/family-day-2016The AGO celebrates Family Day by transforming into the Kids’ Gallery of Ontario (KGO) for the day.

SnowGloBe FeStivalMonday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcen-tre.com/harbourkids Harbourfront Centre is host-ing free and fun program-ming for people of all ages at HarbourKIDS: Snowglobe, featuring multi-disciplinary and multi-sensory activities, including a life-sized interactive snowglobe, free skating, musi-cal performances, and a cozy lounge for the littlest visitors (aged 0 to two), among other activities.

Purina PawSwayMonday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.245 Queens Quay Westwww.pawsway.caFreeFun for the whole family includ-ing WoofJocks Canine All Star shows (at noon, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.), Pockets the Clown, face-painting, giveaways and more. Pets welcome.

hiStoric Zion SchoolhouSeMonday, 1 to 4 p.m. 1091 Finch Ave. E.www.toronto.ca/museum-eventsFreeExplore this rare, one-room schoolhouse, enjoy storytelling, making crafts and other activi-ties. Your donations of new or gently used children’s books will

help Children’s Book Bank pro-vide books and literacy support to children in high needs areas of Toronto.

Family day winter FairMonday, 1 to 4 p.m. Holy Trinity Guildwood Anglican Church, 85 Livingston Rd. 416-261-9503, trinityguildwood.orgFreeMagic show, face painting, crafts, snacks, and games.

Family Skate dayMondaywww.rbc.com/familyskate/index.htmlFree skates are sponsored by RBC at arenas across Toronto. Visit the website for locations.

ScarBorouGh muSeum Saturday to Monday, noon to 4 p.m.1007 Brimley Rd.416-338-8807, [email protected] is pay what you canDrop by the museum for lots of fun activities for the whole family: go on a scavenger hunt, try a craft, sample baked good-ies and wash them down with some delicious hot chocolate.

Family Fun FeStSaturday to MondayDownsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Rd., www.familydayfest.comAdmission is $25 for children, $8 for adultsAn indoor amusement park with rides, activities and attrac-tions.

cn tower301 Front St. W.www.cntower.caCelebrate National Flag of Canada Day on Feb. 15 with flags, stickers and other give-aways. Don’t miss the CN Tower special lighting on this night; see if you can spot the image of the Canadian flag, built into the lighting program along the main structure.

Family day weekend FunSaturday to MondayBata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W.Check website for admission details: www.batashoemuseum.ca/eventsDrop-in activities for ages three to 12.

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Critics of the four-stop train line between Union Station and Toronto Pearson airport say high fares price out all but the wealthiest of travelers. The numbers show an average of around 2,400 UP users during November and December, down sharply from previ-ous months. Over the same period, UP trains, which can hold more than 170, were less than 10 per cent full.

This weekend, UP is com-pletely free to use from Feb. 13 to 15.

wWEEKEND TAXI STRIKE IN THE WORKS

Speaking of the long weekend, it’s promising to be a busy one with the NBA All-Star Game, Valentine’s Day, the Canadian International AutoShow – and in all likelihood another taxi strike.

Details were scarce early in the week, but it appears dis-gruntled cabbies will stage a public disruption intended

to spotlight their frustrations toward the UberX private cab service.

The United Taxi Workers Association promises the protest will be more forceful than December’s day-long action that saw drivers block streetcars and get into violent confrontations with suspected Uber operators.

The drivers are upset with Toronto council for voting against proceeding with a court injunction banning UberX. Municipal regulations for legalizing the service are to be unveiled in April.

wPROVINCE TO HELP FUND CAR CHARGING STATIONS

The $20 million Electric Vehicle Chargers Ontario (EVCO) granting program was intro-duced by the Liberal govern-ment late last year as a way to address the lack of charging stations.

“Building up a more robust

network of chargers at work-places, residential buildings and public places, as well as along major highways, will go a long way toward conquer-ing drivers’ range anxiety,” says the group Partners in Project Green, a partnership between the Greater Toronto Airport Authority and the Toronto Region Conservation Authority.

Through the program, the province subsidizes the cost of purchasing and installing charging stations.

wRIDE YOUR BIKE TO WORK FRIDAY

There’s still time to sign up for International Winter Bike to Work Day.

This year’s ride is set for Friday, and for the first time will include students.

Track the number of rides taken during Friday’s event at www.winterbiketoworkday.org

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A beloved four-legged community member has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Jordan, the golden retriever, the companion and guide dog of well-known Pocket resident Kaye Leslie, died of an aggressive form of bone cancer on Wednesday, Jan. 13. He was seven-and-a-half years old.

“Sadly, there was nothing (Dr. Judy Au and her team at Danforth Vet Clinic) could do. It’s a horrible kind of cancer. There was no way to improve the situation for Jordan. It would only get worse and more painful,” Leslie said.

“There were lots and lots of tears. It was a very tough call.”

Jordan, who spent about six years with Leslie, received his training at the New Jersey’s The Seeing Eye School. He’s Leslie’s fourth guide dog.

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Valentine’s Day butterfly.Call 416-393-7717 for details.

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My Funny Valentine, a concert featuring a cappella group Countermeasure, will take place Friday, Feb. 12.

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Tickets cost $20 for adults and $10 for students; children 12 and under are admitted free.

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Beaches-East York MPP Arthur Potts is inviting the community to his annual skating party at Ted Reeve Community Arena, 175 Main St. at Gerrard Street East.

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Call 416-690-1032 for details.

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Friends of Norwood Park and the East Toronto Neighbourhood Association are inviting the community to attend a free screening of the Minions movie at 10 a.m. at the Beach Alliance Cinemas, 1651 Queen St. E. at Kingston Road.

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East-end historian Gene Domagala will be hosting a free history walk on Monday.

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Community members are invited to a skating party in Norwood Park, 16 Norwood Rd., south of Gerrard Street East.

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The seminar, which will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., will provide parents with the necessary tools and strategies to better understand children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

Childcare is available upon request for the evening session by emailing [email protected].

Bowmore is at 80 Bowmore Rd., south of Gerrard Street East.

The 14th annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival is on tap for the Family Day weekend, Feb. 12 to 14.

More than 150 artists will perform on five stages in four venues on the west Danforth, between Broadview and Chester subway stations. Those venues are Black Swan Tavern (upstairs and downstairs), Dora Keogh Irish Pub, Terry O’s, and Mambo Lounge.

Most of the concerts and events can be accessed with a $15 wristband. There are five specially themed presentations with an extra admission fee of $20.

Besides the traditional con-certs there are plenty of special events planned such as open mic sessions, themed presentations, a songwriting workshop, and local music clubs highlighted includ-ing the Nashville Songwriters Association of Canada and the Toronto Song Writing School.

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proposed park.Though Warren did not

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AND we do ALL Gas Piping Jobs & Duct Work(BBQ hook-ups, Stove Hook-ups, Dryers, Fireplaces, Pools, etc.)

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416-706-9861Larry’s Air careHeating & Air Conditioning

home renovations

KITCHENS, BATHROOMS.BASEMENTS, DECKS & FENCES,

CUSTOM MILLWORKSMALL & LARGE REPAIRS

FROM CONCEPTION TO COMPLETION.15 YEARS EXPERIENCE.LISCENCED & INSURED

FROM CONCEPTION TO COMPLETILETILE ON.15 YEARS EXPERIENCE.

Licenced & Insured

KITCHENS, BATHROOMS.BASEMENTS, DECKS & FENCES,

CUSTOM MILLWORKSMALL & LARGE REPAIRS

FROM CONCEPTION TO COMPLETION.15 YEARS EXPERIENCE.LISCENCED & INSURED

KITCHENS, BATHBATHBA ROOMS.BASEMENTS,ENTS,ENT DECKS & FENCES,

CUSTOCUSTOCUS M MILLWOLLWOLL RKSMALL & LARGE REPAIREPAIREP RS

RENT-A-HUSBANDHome Improvement Services

• Plumbing • Electrical• Drywall • Carpentry

• Ceramic Tile • Flooring

416-693-6169Small Job Specialist

JOE’S RENOVATIONS

Kitchens & BathroomsWindows & Doors

Clogged Drains & General Repairs

416-691-8427 705-738-2691

plumbing Auburn Plumbing Inc.

Metro Lic# P1538For all your plumbing needs

• New Work • Replacement, Repairs and Renovations- Faucets, Sinks & Toilets • High Pressure Flushing • Camera

Inspection and Pipe Locating • Lead & Galvanized Piping • Plugged Drains & Backed-Up SewersQuality and Service at Our Best

Call for a FREE estimate (416) 738-0274

Auburn Plumbing Inc.Metro Lic# P1538

For all your plumbing needs• New Work • Replacement, Repairs and Renovations

- Faucets, Sinks & Toilets • High Pressure Flushing • Camera Inspection and Pipe Locating • Lead & Galvanized Piping

• Plugged Drains & Backed-Up SewersQuality and Service at Our Best

Call for a FREE estimate (416) 738-0274

Auburn Plumbing Inc.Metro Lic# P1538

For all your plumbing needs• New Work • Replacement, Repairs and Renovations

- Faucets, Sinks & Toilets • High Pressure Flushing • Camera Inspection and Pipe Locating • Lead & Galvanized Piping

• Plugged Drains & Backed-Up SewersQuality and Service at Our Best

Call for a FREE estimate (416) 738-0274Check us out on www.homestars.ca

10% SENIORS DISCOUNT

416-427-0955Metro Lic. #P24654 - Fully Insured

24/7 No Extra Charges for Evenings, Weekends or Holidays

$35OFFWITH THIS ADEXPIRES FEBRUARY 29, 2016

BaySprings Plumbing Small Job Specialists

FREE ESTIMATES

Servicing All Your Plumbing Needs

R&Z PLUMBING SERVICESBEST RATES AND SERVICE IN TOWN

Replacement & RepairsFaucets, Sinks, Pipes, Drains Etc. Furnace, A/C, Water Heater, Gas

28 Years Experience • 24/7

416.661.9393Metro License #PH23521

TOM DAY PLUMBING & DRAINSDiamond #1 Readers Choice Award Winner!• All plumbing work• Faucets, toilets, sinks, etc. installedBacked up drains, blocked toilets, basementbackups, external/internal drain excavating.

• Video Camera Drain InspectionDamp Basement, Complete Waterproofing Service

416-480-0622Metro License #PH15982 • MASTER PLUMBER

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PET SERVICES

BIG YELLOWDog Walking

andPet Services

Group walks, private walks, cat visits, in-home boarding and puppy training.

Call Wayne 416-527-3090www.bigyellowdogwalking.com

Business ServicesBusiness Services

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 For delivery questions, please contact 416-493-2284

REAL ESTATE. NW Montana. T u n g s t e n h o l d i n g s . c o m 406-293-3714

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Classifieds Gottarent.comClassifieds Gottarent.comMonday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 For delivery questions, please contact 416-493-2284

LARGE FUND --- Borrowers Wanted. Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is

available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit,

age or income. CALL ANYTIME 1-800-814-2578 or 905-361-1153. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Mortgages/Loans Mortgages/Loans

Home Renovations Home Renovations

BUILDER/ GENERAL Contractors Metro LIC# T85-4420956 Residential/ Commercial. Complete Restoration. Finished Basements. Painting. Bathrooms. Ceramic Tiles. Flat Roofs. Leaking Basements. Brick/ Chimney Repairs. House Additions 905-764-6667, 416-823-5120

CEILINGS REPAIRED. Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint. We fix them all! www.mrstucco.ca 416-242-8863

Waste Removal Waste Removal

PETER’S DEPENDABLE JUNK

REMOVALFrom home or business,

including furniture/ appliances,construction waste.

Quick & careful!416-677-3818

Rock Bottom Rates!

Plumbing Plumbing

RAY PLUMBING ServiceRepair/ replacement, faucets, sinks,

toilets, drains, main valve, leaky pipes, drain cleaning. Licensed and insured.

24/7. 416-880-4151

Flooring & Carpeting Flooring & Carpeting

HARDWOOD FLOOR sanding. Specializing in stain/ refinishing. Call for Free Estimate! Reasonable rates. Paul 416-330-1340 pager.

MAINLY FLOORSCarpet, hardwood, tile from $1.79/sq.ft.

installed. Free estimate in GTA. Holiday special! Call 416-873-8043

www.megafloors.net

NESO FLOORING Carpet installation starting from

$1.19/ sq.ft. Hardwood, laminate at low prices. 27 yrs experience. Free Estimates. Best Price!

647-400-8198

Appliance Repairs/Installation

Appliance Repairs/Installation

Professional Repairs of all brands of:Refrigeration, Stoves, Dishwashers,

Washers, Dryers, Air Conditioning & Heating.Free Estimates. Warranty, Credit cards

accepted. Seniors discount. 416-616-0388

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Real EstateMisc./Services

Real EstateMisc./Services

Legal Services Legal ServicesINVITATION TO BID

Metroland Media Toronto is accepting tenders to deliver our weekly

newspapers and flyers to carrier droplocations within the Toronto area 3 times

per week. This entails picking up the product at our North York location on

Tuesday’s, completing all flyer deliveries by Wednesday’s at 3:00PM and all

newspaper deliveries by Thursday’s at 2:00PM to all carrier drops.

All applicants must be a registered business, have a cargo van or cube

truck and a valid HST number.

Bid packages available at theReception desk of:

Metroland Media Toronto 175 Gordon Baker Rd.Toronto, ON M2H 0A2

Bids will be received until 12:00 noon Monday, February 22nd, 2016

ATT: Circulation ManagerContract commencing:

March 7th, 2016/ March 21st, 2016Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted.

Only the successful Company will be contacted.

Tenders Tenders

INVITATION TO BIDMetroland Media Toronto is accepting

tenders to deliver our weekly apartment Newsbags to carrier and lobby drop

locations within the Toronto areas 1-2 times per week. This entails picking up the product at our North York location on Wednesday’s, completing all carrier

drops by Thursday’s at 2:00PM andall lobby drop deliveries by

Thursday’s at 7:00PM. All applicants must be a registered business, have a cargo van or cube






March 7th, 2016.Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted.


Tenders Tenders

INVITATION TO BIDMetroland Media Toronto is accepting

tenders to deliver our weekly apartment Newsbags to carrier and lobby droplocations within the Etobicoke andToronto areas 1-2 times per week.

This entails picking up the product atour North York and Etobicoke locations on Wednesday’s, completing all carrier

drops by Thursday’s at 2:00PM andall lobby drop deliveries by

Thursday’s at 7:00PM. All applicants must be a registered business, have a cargo van or cube






March 7th, 2016.Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted.


Tenders Tenders

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WantedCash for Older:

Coins, Jewelry, Amber, Ivory, Military, Watches, Toys, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Cups & Saucers, Silver, Gold,

Records, Old Postcards/Photos, Guitars, Old Pens, Lighters & Old

Advertising etc.25 years experience

416-431-7180416-566-7373

COLLECTIQUES

$100-$10,000 Cash 4 CarsDead or alive Same day

Fast FREE Towing416-831-7399

Articles Wanted Articles Wanted

VehiclesWanted/Wrecking

VehiclesWanted/Wrecking

Advertise in the Classi�eds Call 1.800.743.3353

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