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As mom to three bustling boys – the mayor among them – it should come as no surprise that Diane Ford has patched a few holes in her Etobicoke home’s walls through the years.

That do-it-yourself expertise came in handy Thursday morning as she and daughter-in-law Karla Ford, wife of Etobicoke North Councillor Doug Ford, picked up their putty knives alongside a roomful of local moms and kids at the third edition of 23 Division’s Cool Tool School.

“As you can see by how we’re dressed, we’re ready to roll up our sleeves and do the job,” said a casually clad Ford, before taking a seat beside home-repair rookie Chauntelle Bowen, 19, and setting to work on patching some drywall.

At the front of the room, Sgt. Kevin Van Schubert of the Neighbourhood

Toronto Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy (TAVIS) Initiative talked the participants through the repair job while explaining what the Cool Tool School is all about – community engagement and education.

“We want you to see us as not just policemen, but as people. We all have families, we all have houses, and we all have holes in our drywall,” he said. “It doesn’t matter where you come from – how rich or poor you are – you’re going to get a hole in your drywall someday. So this is just one little life skill...this is one little thing that I hope you can learn today.”

Offered to young people and sin-gle-parent families from the priority neighbourhood of Rexdale, Cool Tool School is an ongoing project based on a partnership between 23 Division and local clergy, explained Supt. Ron Taverner. A strong sup-

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The opening ceremony of the bi-annual Olympic-style competition is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16 at Varsity Stadium.

Organizing committee chair Rahul Bhardwaj and his team began preparations for the Toronto event only a few months after the comple-tion 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 committee has been working for 18 months and now thousands of volunteers are also operating to help the games. So many people are civi-cally 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 arriv-ing on the day of the opening cer-emony. In addition to preparing 13 athlete villages and 20 sport-ing venues, organizers are busy

ensuring proper food preparation, making transportation arrange-ments and managing the opening ceremony.

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The athletes have a lot to do as well, focusing their minds and making final preparations for what is, for some, the highest level of competition of their lives.

Every athlete approaches the competition differently, but Lana Perry knows the feeling. A former archery competitor, coach and cur-rent 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 training off so they don’t hurt their muscles and some will amp it up to get more endurance. A lot of what we do becomes mental training. It really differs depending on athletes,” said Perry.

Athletes also need to fine tune their equipment in preparation for the event. Even though everyone is coming from Ontario, the humidity and weather in Toronto can alter the functionality of equipment, Perry said. Restringing bows, tweaking rifle sights and double-checking 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 aren’t here just to compete; they are also excited about the rich social experience of meeting like-minded athletes from across the province.

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

Visit www.ontariosummergames.ca for a full schedule of events.

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Kafaye Rose’s dreams of becoming YTV’s Next Star were dashed this week, after the 15-year-old ‘old soul’ crooner was eliminated from the Canadian singing competition.

The Silverthorn Collegiate stu-dent earned his way into a top 13 finalist position on the Next Star last week by wowing the judges with his smooth rendition of Bill Withers’ Ain’t No Sunshine. Going into this week’s show – which saw the finalists whittled down to just six – Kafaye’s supportive family offered him some sage words of advice, he told Next Star host Adamo Ruggiero, of Degrassi The Next Generation fame.

“They told me I could do it. That I just need to feel the song and do what I do, and just give it my all,” he said.

And that he did, belting out a soulful rendition of Gavin DeGraw’s Not Over You,

Kafaye was optimistic his song choice this time around would impress the judges just as much as when he sang Withers’ hit to beat out 4,000 kids aged 15 and under during The Next Star’s cross-country audition tour.

“I based (my choice of songs) on everything – how it fits my voice and what message it sends, because I don’t want to be singing a song that I don’t find right,” he told judges Mark Spicoluk, a Universal Music Canada record executive, Juno

Award-winning R&B singer Keshia Chante, and country sweetheart Tara Oram Monday night, after being questioned on why he chose such a “serious and reflective” song.

Unfortunately for Kafaye, this year’s crop of young Next Star hopefuls boasted a talented pool of singers, and he wasn’t chosen as a member of the final six.

Still, Chante encouraged Kafaye and the other six eliminated singers to continue striving towards their dreams.

“Guys, I know it’s hard not to be chosen; I know that pain. I was told ‘no’ a million times before I was given a ‘yes,’” she said. “But I want you to keep believing in yourselves...Please keep fighting for your dreams, because you are talented and you

deserve it.”Those who missed Kafaye per-

form on Next Star can go to YTV.com to watch this season’s episodes online, or go to his YouTube channel at KafayeRose1 to see him perform covers by artists as varied as Justin Bieber, The Beatles, and Frank Sinatra.

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taking in the town: Clockwise from left, Lilly Bilous (right) and Sofia Matla play the duck game at the annual Lakeshore Mardi gras at Colonel Sam Smith Park last weekend; it appears Chloe (left) liked the design painted on her face while cousin edie isn’t too sure about the outcome; Lakeshore-born Don Meeker and his band had the crowd up from their seats during the annual festival, which featured food, music, games and rides.

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worth the risk: lawyer,’ News, Aug. 3

In regard to the story about the lawyer who ran with the bulls for charity.

I can only assume that Mr. Johnson is not aware of the cruelty of this barbaric spectacle.

Though his intentions were good and his philan-thropy is admirable, he must be ignorant to the fact these animals forced to partici-pate in this event are treated horribly and many animal welfare activists have been denouncing the ‘Running of the Bulls’ for years.

The bulls slip and slide on the streets of Pamplona during the run and are later violently killed – all in the name of tradition.

Tradition has historically been used to justify abhor-rent practices, such as child labour and slavery but tra-dition doesn’t make these things right.

Bulls are bred in a farm-ing environment and are not accustomed to the noise of the crowd or being sur-rounded by people.

They are kept in crowded, dark enclosures, and when they are prodded onto the streets with electric shocks, the light momentarily blinds them.

They are terrified and are hit by runners with rolled up newspapers.

The route has sharp turns, which the bulls cannot navi-gate well so they often lose their footing and slide into walls, breaking bones and injuring themselves and the

runners.It’s my understanding that

15 people have died since the inception of this event.

All the bulls that are forced onto the streets of Pamplona are running towards a bloody and horrific death in the bull ring or slaughterhouse.

I doubt that any charitable person working toward a noble cause would know-ingly support such a blood sport.

If he really wants to “give back to the world” perhaps Mr. Johnson will consider a less violent method to support his favorite charity next year, how about a rugby match?

Anything that doesn’t involve the torture and kill-ing of animals, please.

Philip Costa

Bull runner should find less barbaric way to support charity

To the editor:Re: ‘TAVIS makes true con-

nection with community,’ Editorial July 27.

There were two major problems with your edito-rial on TAVIS and increased policing in Toronto.

First was your assumption that more police presence in our neighbourhoods and communities equals safer communities.

Police get maybe 20 times more money than social or recreational programs, but we haven’t seen a compa-rable increase in the feeling of safety.

Why is it that young people in general, and black people in large numbers, feel less safe when groups of police wander their streets?

Could it be that, for black youth, being stopped and “carded” four times as often, being physically or mentally harassed when doing noth-ing wrong and being “known to police” in much higher numbers might make young people (and older people) more intimidated and fearful of police?

That’s a true, but not a good, connection.

Do they feel safe?Studies have been done all

over North America showing that wherever you have more intensive policing you have more criminal charges and arrests, even though many infractions are minor.

If the white community was “over-protected” that way, we would see many more whites before the courts for criminal behaviour.

While crime needs to have a police response, let’s not criminalize entire ethnic groups, youth or neighbour-hoods for the criminal behav-iour of a few.

Jobs, services, supports and more opportunities to participate in society would go a lot further in making our communities safe.

And, speaking of commu-nities.

What is the Jane Street “corridor”? Do you live in a corridor? I work in Etobicoke, but I live in a community called Jane-Finch.

Respect due.

Richard De Gaetano

Jobs needed over more police officers

As the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games wind down this weekend, millions have tuned in to watch the top amateur athletes around

the world compete in their respective sports.For many, it instilled a sense of national pride as

the athletes strived for gold. We rooted for our local hometown heroes including Justyn Warner from Scarborough, Daniel Nestor from North York and Brittany MacLean from Etobicoke whom we featured in our newspapers. We cheered when they achieved success. We felt their disappointment when they fell short of their goals.

The end of the Games should not spell the end of our appre-ciation for our athletes and ama-teur sports.

Locally, more can be done to promote a stronger interest in sports, especially among young-sters. City council took a step in the wrong direction earlier this year when it considered rais-ing permit fees by 21 per cent for use of city parks and arenas to bring in new revenue. Amateur sports leagues from Etobicoke to Scarborough balked at the plan, forcing council to back off for this year.

Philip Doi, coach of the Scarborough Stingers major mosquito baseball team, voiced his displea-sure. “The increased costs will hurt all families. But it’s the kids from disadvantaged neighbourhoods and single-parent families from all corners of our com-munity who will suffer most,” he said.

The Etobicoke Girls Softball League learned it would cost its 125-player organization nearly $10,000 in playing field permit fees this year if the plan went through. The value young people can get from posi-tive sports participation is immense, especially as the city deals with increased gun violence this summer.

Residents can do their part by volunteering in summer and winter sports leagues. Often, the lack of volunteers has as much to do with the success of the organization as the funding of the league itself.

For now, let’s continue to cheer our Canadian Olympic athletes in London, but let’s also remember that the success of those athletes begins with the support they received from their families and the larger community they grew up in.

Hopefully, many local young athletes will be inspired by the London Olympics.

Closer to home, we can show that support by taking in the upcoming Ontario Summer Games from Aug. 16 to 19 in Toronto where more than 2,500 young athletes from across the province will be competing in 21 different sports. Visit the Ontario Summer Games website at www.ontariosummer-games.ca for more details.

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Mayor Rob Ford’s mother Diane took part in Cool Tool School –Youth/Police ProAction pro-gram that teaches the art of home repairs, like filling a hole in drywall. The program con-tinued at 23 Division yesterday, under the watchful eye of Const. Jay Bhogal, as student Chauntelle Bowen and Diane Ford use their putty knife.

porter of Cool Tool School, Taverner lauded the initiative as one that empowers youth and helps build positive rela-tions between the community and police.

“Basically, the project is to bring people from the prior-ity neighbourhoods here to 23 Division to learn some basic home repairs – how to use a hammer, how to use a screwdriver, how to make minor drywall repairs,” he said. “Some of our officers who have expertise in this area have been teaching the participants and showing them how to use these tools correctly. And at the end of the program, they’ll end up walk-ing out of here with a very nice tool kit that the local clergy have helped to provide.”

The brainchild of Pastor Allan Bowen of Abundant Life Assembly – who has helped

arrange tool donations from local hardware and renovation stores to facilitate the work-shops – Cool Tool School was born out of an encounter with a group of kids bored into a destructive streak, he said at Thursday’s session.

Late last November, Bowen was visiting a family living in public housing in Newmarket when he heard the family’s back fence being ripped apart by a group of young boys. Bowen shouted for them to stop, scaring them away, but not 15 minutes later the boys returned and resumed their destruction.

Again, Bowen confronted the group – this time asking their 13-year-old leader if he’d like a hammer to repair the fence instead.

“He said ‘sure,’ so I went out and got him a hammer and he was thrilled,” he said. “Sure enough, 15 minutes later, he

was banging the fence back together.”

Six weeks passed, and while on a return visit to the Newmarket family Bowen sought out the boy once again, this time offering him a saw to continue his handiwork.

“Then his mother showed up and said ‘hey, don’t give him tools unless you intend to teach him how to properly use them,’” he recalled chuck-ling. “That was how Cool Tool School was born.”

In addition to going home with their own toolkits, Cool Tool School participants will be able to put their names in for additional Carpenter’s Club workshops, Bowen said.

The hope, he explained, is to get youth interested in trades programs.

“We want to sell youth on the dream,” he said. “Wanna make money? Get out of the hood? Get yourself a trade.”

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The Etobicoke museum, located at Dundas Street West and Islington Avenue, will receive $2,500 towards the ’50s-themed event which takes place Sunday, Oct. 14, Etobicoke Centre MP Ted Opitz announced.

“This funding will allow residents an opportunity to reflect on the traditions which Canada is based on and to celebrate the cultural impor-

tance of our monarchy,” he said in a statement announcing the funding on behalf of Heritage Minister James Moore. The Coronation Tea at the Inn, which will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the queen’s ascension to the throne, will feature pinwheel sandwiches and other 1950s-era refreshments, piano entertainment, cake, and, of course, a traditional English tea from 1 to 4 p.m.

As part of this year’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the Canadian government is providing support to a wide range of organizations and

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11 SEDGEBROOK CRES. Exquisitely Renovated & Upgraded Custom HomeWith Sprawling Wrap-Around Deck Overlooking Muskoka-Like Setting InHigh Demand West Deane Park. Sun-Filled, Spacious Front-Split Design W/3Skylights. Gourmet Kitchen, Deluxe Designer BathsW/Heated Floors, Hardwood& 2-Mth New Broadloom, Sunken Living RoomW/Majestic Fireplace, Pot Lights& Storage Throughout, Nanny Suite, 2 Custom-Built Sheds, Rainbow PlaySystem Natural Gas BBQ Hookup & More. MLS# W2436683

Coldwell Banker TerrequityRealty, Brokerage


$928,8

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ALDERWOOD BEAUTY!!Perfect entry level home in West Alderwood on a lovely40x125 foot lot. 2 bdrms, reno’d bath, upgraded kitch &more. Everything done. Just move in & enjoy. This oneis great value for the area & at this price won’t last!!!Virtual tour www.obeo.com #738168

PETERWALKER


905 629-1515mygtatorontohomes.com

$429,9

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Prudential Elite RealtyT.W., Brokerage



JOANNE GLUDISHSales Representative

#1 Sales Representative at The RoyalLePage The Kingsway Branch, 2010

416 231-3000

NATIONALCHAIRMAN’S

CLUB

*Top 1% in Canada forRLP Sales Representativesbased on Gross Commission

2007–2011

OPPORTUNITY IN ROYAL YORK GARDENS10 BOWSPRIT AVE Spacious bungalow. O/C Lr & Dr filledW/natural light. Eat-In Kitchen, hdwd flrs, 3 spaciousbdrms & 4-piecebath. LL W/sep entrance, rec rm &games rm. Lovely fully fenced backyard. Just minutes totransit, shopping, parks & easy access to major highways.For floor plans and virtual tour visit www.joannegludish.com


JOANNE GLUDISHSales Representative

#1 Sales Representative at The RoyalLePage The Kingsway Branch, 2010

416 231-3000


CLUB

*Top 1% in Canada forRLP Sales Representativesbased on Gross Commission

2007–2011

32 LONGBOURNE DRIVEDetached 3 Bdrm Sprawling Bungalow W/Potential For Bsmnt Apt W/SepEntrance & Prepared For 2nd Kit. Completely Water Proofed In Sept’11 &Roof Dec’11. All BdrmsW/Hrdwd Flrs.Family Sized Eat-In Kitchen W/Walk-Out To Patio/Yard. Bsmt Finished In 2012. Appliances 2009, Cac July23rd 2012. Note Lot Size.Fully Fenced Backyard. Double Attached Garage& Private Drive. Great Location,Close To All Major Highways. Minutes ToAirport, Walking Distance To Parks, Public Transit And All Amenities.

View virtual tour & floor plans @ www.joannegludish.com


BEAUTIFUL MARKLAND WOODSituated on one of the most desirable streets~ overlooking the 3rd fairway, this classic custom-built home boasts almost 4,000 sq ft (6350 sq ft incl. lower level) of the most Exquisite Beauty & Design. Open concept Kitchen / Garden Room with over 550 sq ft of Everyday Family space. 4 Walk-outs to Terrace... You’ll feel like you’re living at an English Country Estate.

For more details about this Exceptional Manor:Please Call Jackie Gilligan at 416-889-1482

Virtual Tour - MLS W2433366

jAcKIEgILLIgAN


905 855-2200416 889-1482

REALTY ENTERPRISES INC.,Independently Owned and Operated

40 RICHVIEW ROAD1+1 bedroom condo in the heart of Etobicoke. 1030 square feet of luxuryliving. Wood floors is living room, dining room and bedroom. Marblefloors in foyer and kitchen. Sun drenched condo with floor to ceilingwindows. Great amenities, pool, tennis courts, gym, security guard andmore. Close to schools, shops, TTC and highways. $280,000.

Call Kathie harkness to view at 416-236-1871

KATHIEHARKNESS

Broker

416 236-1871www.kathieharkness.com

Royal LePage R.E.Services Ltd., Brokerage

#1 Sales Representative in The KingswayBranch, 2011 based on sales volume

*Top 1% in Canada (Based on dollar volumesales per Royal LePage (2007-2011)

See The Floorplan & Virtual Tour At www.paulnusca.com

PAULNUSCA*


416 236-1871www.paulnusca.com

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

32 FURROW LANE The One You Have Been Waiting For! Absolutely StunningExecutive Freehold Townhome Boasting An Extra-Wide Floorplan LoadedW/LuxuryFinishes & Tasteful Upgrades Throughout And Rarely Found Fully Fenced BackyardBacking On To The Park W/Walk-Out From A Main Flr Family Rm. Open ConceptPrincipal Rms With Soaring Ceilings And Flooded W/ Natural Light Throughout.Granite & Stainless Steel Eat-In Kitchen W/Walk-Out To Large Balcony. HugeBdrms W/Excellent Storage. Exceptional Master Suite W/5Pc Ensuite, Walk-In &Private Balcony. 2nd Flr Laundry, Garage Access To House, Walk To Shopping &The Subway. Too Many Features To List. Wow, Simply Stunning! $699,000

EXECUTIVE FREEHOLD TOWNHOME

STUNNING UNIT IN PRESTIGIOUS THE JAMES CLUB1135 ROYAL YORK #510 This 2 bedroom plus den is 1031 sq.ft. with an upgraded kitchen including stainless steel appliances,granite counters, and custom backsplash. Large combined diningand living room area with hardwood floors and w/o to spaciousbalcony with unobstructed views. Master suite features walk-incloset and 4 piece ensuite. Includes 1 parking and 1 locker.Minutesfrom Shopping, Dining, Parks, and TTC. MLS# W2385236

CHRISSTURINO

Broker

416 233-6276www.sturinorealty.com

Royal LePage West RealtyGroup, Brokerage


$489,9

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE

416 233-6276416 716-3761

Off:

Cell:PRIVATE, PEACEFUL, PERFECT!

67 ROBINGLADE DR Stunning 3 bedroom with 2 of thebedrooms with walkouts. Eat in kitchen with greenhousewindow and 5 appliances. Large living/dining room combowith bow window and hardwood floors. Finished basementproviding good income from long time tenant. Lush treedgarden backing onto school yard. $579,900

PEGGY-LEEPEARCE

Royal LePage West RealtyGroup Ltd., Brokerage



You want to move. You want to buy a new home.

Unfortunately, you are al-ready living in one and aren't sure whether you should sell it before buying, or perhaps purchase one first and let the chips fall where they may. To help with this, take a look at some signs to watch for during

the decision making process.

SignS you Should buy before Selling:

• You found your dream home: It happens. We walk into a home and it is every-thing we've ever wanted and, now, can't live with-out. If the home is within

your budget and it makes sense for you to buy first, snap it up before someone else does.

• It's a sellers' market: If there is a high demand for homes, then buying before selling is a wise decision. You get a new home quickly and you can likely unload your

old home right away.• You can afford to do it: If

having two mortgages is not a huge financial stretch, then this may be a consideration. Before you dive in, do some homework and find out how quickly homes in your area sell; then visit your financial planner to crunch numbers.

SignS you Should Sell before buying:

• You're not willing to budge on price: If you are not flex-ible on your asking price, then it may be best to sell before buying a home. When you buy first, there's a good chance that you'll have to bend on your asking price if no one is biting.

• You don't mind moving around: If you sell your home first, you can add a

condition in the contract that allows you to stay in your home until you find a new one.

• Money is tight: If you are barely making ends meet, then it would likely be diffi-cult to maintain two homes. Opting to sell your home first and have a little cushion in the bank before closing another home deal may be best in such a situation.

– newscanada.com

Should you sell before buying?

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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!!

#1 in West and Central Torontocombined by units of listings

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an independent auditor ofreal 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!!!

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!!

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 ¾ 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!!

CUSTOM BUILT CLASSIC VICTORIAN INSPIRED ALL•BRICK HOMES IN SOUTH ETOBICOKE!STARTING FROM THE LOW $800K•OVER 2700 SQFT OF LIVING SPACE•LUXURIOUS INTERIOR FINISHES•STATE OF THE ART HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM•MODEL HOMES TO CHOOSE FROM•INTERIOR DESIGNER ASSISTANCE FOR•DECOR SELECTION

Brand NewHomes call for more details

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!!

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!!

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!!

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!!

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 $429,900

LONG BRANCH LOCATION!!

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

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!!!

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!!

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!!

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

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

VELLORE VILLAGE!!Spacious 3 bdrm 3 storey, 4 baths, Eatin kitchen, Large living and dining rm,updated floors, w/o basement, backyarddeck, single garage,private drive, locatedclose to all conveniences and manyextras included for only $319,000!!

TORONTO TOWNHOUSE!!

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/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!!

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!!

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!!

LAKESHORE OPPORTUNITY!!Spacious open concept ground floor layout,Large principal rms, 2 bedrooms, 1 washroom,1 parking spot, great location close to allconveniences, steps to parks, shops, transit, &the Lake. Super Value for only $169,000!!

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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SEE MORE PHOTOS: www.GetLeo.comNot intended to solicit persons under contract. *Certain Conditions May Apply. ReMax West Realty Inc. does not guarantee the sale of your home. Exclusively offered by Frank Leo. Copyright© 2009 Frank LeoCopyright© 2009 Frank LeoEach Office is Independently Owned and Operated

WEST REALTY INC., Brokerage

SELL Your Home FASTER and for MORE MONEY!Frank Leo’s Amazing Guaranteed Home Selling SystemFrank Leo’s Amazing Guaranteed Home Selling System

• Your Home Advertised 24 Hours a Day Until Sold• Your Home Advertised to Millions on www.GetLeo.com• Learn the Secrets of Selling your Home, without ineffective Open Houses• Your Home Listed in Full Colour Print Ads Until It’s Sold• Our team of Professionals for the same price as hiring a single broker

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

Frank Leo

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, 2011 and #1 inEtobicoke 1995 to present accordingto a study of MLS data prepared by

an independent auditor ofreal 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!!!

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!!

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 ¾ 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!!

CUSTOM BUILT CLASSIC VICTORIAN INSPIRED ALL•BRICK HOMES IN SOUTH ETOBICOKE!STARTING FROM THE LOW $800K•OVER 2700 SQFT OF LIVING SPACE•LUXURIOUS INTERIOR FINISHES•STATE OF THE ART HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM•MODEL HOMES TO CHOOSE FROM•INTERIOR DESIGNER ASSISTANCE FOR•DECOR SELECTION

Brand NewHomes call for more details

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!!

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!!

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!!

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!!

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 $429,900

LONG BRANCH LOCATION!!

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

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!!!

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!!

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!!

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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Type A.P. 2010* A.P. 2012 Medium Price Lowest Price Highest Price

Detached 1.5 Storey * No Garage $316,450 $391,500 $389,000 $389,000 $395,000

Detached 1.5 Storey *with Garage $336,158 $393,513 $402,000 $295,000 $424,500

Detached 2 Storey * No Garage $324,800 $354,000 $349,500 $322,000 $395,000

Detached 2 Storey * Garage $402,267 $437,519 $417,250 $283,000 $645,000

Detached Bungalow * no Garage $342,811 $401,931 $402,000 $321,000 $495,000

Detached Bungalow with Garage $367,415 $428,921 $409,000 $314,000 $775,000

Detached 3 Lvl Back/Side split * Carport $337,733 $389,122 $381,500 $340,000 $434,457

Semi-Detached Bungalow/Backsplit/2 Storey $305,727 $360,857 $359,500 $334,000 $396,000

Townhouse $362,778 $385,200 $390,000 $275,000 $440,000

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Sales from Jan 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012

Source: Toronto Real Estate Board *Average Price

At the end of February, beginning of March Real Estate Prices in Rexdale jumped about $30 – 40,000.00. The besttime to sell your home in the last 7 months was from the end of February to end of April. We had an enormousshortage of properties For Sale and any home that was put on the market generally sold within a week and hadMultiple offers, driving prices up. The Average time to sell a Detached Home in Rexdale in April was 12 days.

The Market slowed down the first week of May. We had more properties coming on the Market and MultipleOffers were no longer the norm. A multiple Offer occurred only if you dramatically underpriced a property. In Mayit took longer to sell the house because there was more competition. In June we had more properties come on themarket, Multiple Offers disappeared and it took longer to sell a home. The Average time to sell a Detached Home inJune was 22 days. The Real Estate Experts have been saying for the last 6 months that we’re in a housing bubbleand prices are going to adjust lower. The disagreement has been whether we’re looking at a major crash or asoft landing. Everyone agrees that an adjustment is imminent. No one is sure when. The Federal Government hasbeen trying to do everything to slowdown this market. Which is one of the reasons why The Federal Governmentadjusted the Mortgage Rules, because they could not hike interest rates.

The new Mortgage Rules effect the first time Buyer (Any buyer with less than 20% down payment effective July9th – the Amortization Schedule can be no longer than 25 years instead of 30 years before the changes). Thedecreased Amortization schedule increases the amount of the payment thereby are taking up more disposableincome and resulting in fewer who can afford to qualify by CMHC standards. Also I would point out the majority ofRexdale buyers are in fact first time buyers.

The Real Estate market in Rexdale is changing. Certainly the July Real Estate Market has been much slower.We’vesold fewer properties and Properties that were well priced a couple of weeks ago and should have SOLD based onthe market Analysis done at the time are now overpriced.Timing is everything! I f you would like more informationgive me a call at (416) 743-3832.

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According to research done by a profes-sor at the University of Guelph, real estate ad phrasing has a strong effect on the sales price and a home's time on market.

Worst WordsHere are the worst phrases a seller

could use in the sale of their home:• Motivated: While you might expect a

word like “motivated” to indicate that the homeowner is willing to negotiate on price, it seems this word has the op-posite effect. It makes sense for the sell-er to focus more on the listing and less on describing themselves personally.

• Starter home: When a potential home buyer sees the words “starter home” on a listing, they immediately imagine a tiny home made for 1.5 people. It in-dicates that the property is small and economical for first time home buy-ers. The pitfall of saying “starter home”

would be that you are only appealing to a certain portion of buyers instead of the whole market. Add the square footage of the home in the listing rather than using those words which have a negative connotation.

• Freshly painted You've invested a couple hundred dollars to paint your home and you think it looks pretty good. If you put the promise of a house as 'freshly painted,' homebuy-ers might wonder if that's the only thing that's been revamped.

Best languageThe research also determined the five

most powerful words and phrases to get you started:• Beautiful / gorgeous:Homes that

were called “beautiful” sold, on aver-age, 15 per cent faster. While most home buyers are thrilled to get a bar-gain, they still put a major emphasis on the condition of a home and its esthetic appeal.

• Move-in condition: This tells a home buyer that your home needs no re-pairs, changes or moderations; it is perfect and ready to be lived in as

soon as you hand over the keys.• Turnkey: The word 'turnkey' is often

associated with a home that is in fan-tastic condition. Another word that also catches the eye is 'immaculate'.

• Curb appeal: When a home is listed with the words “curb appeal” many home buyers perk up with anticipa-

tion. Words like “landscaping” also did well in the survey because a home that is beautiful inside and outside appeals to the masses.

• Gourmet kitchen: There is no doubt that the kitchen is one of the most important, if not the most important room in a home. So it is no surprise

to learn that words like “granite” and “gourmet kitchen” translated into a higher sale price. If your kitchen isn't a gourmet one, do minimal upgrades and use another prov-en phrase with homeowners like “newly remodeled”.

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Study reveals the best and worst words commonly used in real estate listings

Have you ever booked a vaca-tion thinking you’re getting an amazing deal, only to get a rude awakening when the total cost comes in after those pesky taxes and fees? Some home buyers have a similar experience with their first home – but worse, because when the purchase amount is greater, typically so are the additional fees.

Buying a home means a large upfront financial commitment followed by on-going monthly expenses. After the upfront costs, a basic rule is that your total housing costs shouldn’t exceed one-third of your gross income.

To prevent sticker shock, do some research and thoroughly consider all of the costs of ho-

meownership. When you un-derstand the true cost, you can set a budget that reflects what you can really afford. Take a look at some costs home buy-ers should consider:

upfront costs:

• Downpayment• Closingcosts• Landtransfertaxes• Fees(e.g.notary,legaland

title insurance fees)• Movingcosts

Prepare your finances by es-tablishing a big financial cush-ion. This allows you to make a sizeable down payment, and still cover all the other upfront costs.

on-going costs:

• Mortgagepayments• Propertytaxes• Costofutilities• Costofmaintenance

In addition to these costs, if you opt for a variable interest rate mortgage, be mindful that interest rates could rise, causing your mortgage payments to in-crease or increase your amorti-zation period, so factor that into your budget as you’re planning,.

Setting a budget should be the first step in your house-hunt. It will help frame your search. Depending on where you live,there could be additional costs (for example additional travelcosts to and from work), so do your research to make sure your budget accounts for everything.

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The Wednesday, Aug. 15 event, which will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Mimico Centennial Auditorium, is being planned as a goodbye to the TD Summer Reading Club for another year.

All are invited to dress up as a favourite character from a favourite

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The TD Summer Reading Club is a joint initiative between TD Bank Group, Toronto Public Library, and Library and Archives Canada. Every year a theme is selected from sug-gestions made across the country – this year’s theme was Imagine.

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In a perfect world, school and work hours would run concur-rently. But the average school day begins at 9:00 a.m. and continues until 3:00 p.m., while the average work day lasts from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Roughly 80 percent of families in North America have both par-ents working, and have to make important choices when it comes to after school child care. Here are a few options to consider for the upcoming school year.

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For more information, contact Ahmed Jama at 647-205-5262 or Fatima Farah at 647-300-4667.

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McGuinty Government Committed to Transparency and AccountabilityOntario is proposing to strengthen its Lobbyists Registration Act to ensuregreater transparency and accountability among lobbyists, government and thepublic.

The existing act already outlines requirements for lobbyists who need to registertheir activities with the provincial government. Proposed amendments wouldenhance the existing act by:

Giving the Integrity Commissioner more enforcement powers, including theability to prohibit individuals from lobbying.

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Requiring lobbyists to identify the specific MPP and ministers’ offices theylobby.

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Prohibiting lobbyists from providing paid advice to a ministry and lobbying onthe same subject matter.

Providing the Integrity Commissioner with the ability to establish a lobbyist codeof conduct

Incorporating for-profit and not-for-profit organizations under the same categoryof ‘in-house’ lobbyists, treating both classes of lobbyists the same and capturingmore lobbying activity.

The government will also propose changes to the Cabinet Ministers’ andOpposition Leaders’ Expenses Review and Accountability Act. Cabinetministers, parliamentary assistants and their staff already post expenseinformation. If passed, these changes would require opposition leadersand their staff to make their expense information available to the public.Making government more transparent and accountable is part of the McGuintygovernment’s plan to ensure it stays on track to eliminate the deficit andstrengthen the economy. A strong economy protects the services that meanmost to families — health care and education.

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EUROPEAN CLEANING Lady available. Honest. Reliable. Experienced. Offi ces, apartments, and houses. References available. Call Nadia: 647-688-4084

Open Houses

SATURDAY/ SUNDAY 2-4pm 4 Elmview Crt. Renovated 4+ bedrooms, main fl oor master/ inlaw suite. Bigger than it looks! $879,000. 905-456-1625

Houses for Sale

SPACIOUS BUNGA-LOW. Large lot in N. Etobicoke. Finished basement, high ceiling, side entrance. Attached garage, wide private drive in great neighbourhood. $439,000. Call Joshua Damdar 416-762-4200

Tax/Financial

$$$NEED MONEY$$$Do you have a pension plan from an ex-employ-er? (LIRA) or (locked in

RRSP). Call NOW!1-416-357-9585

Technical/Skilled Trades

Legals

Mortgages/Loans

$$MONEY$$ CONSOLIDATE Debts

Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit

OK! Better OptionMortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgage

ontario.com

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Houses for Rent

ALBION/ KIPLING 2 basement apartments 1 & 2 bedrooms. Available immediately. Close to all amenities. Please call af-ter 2pm Mon-Fri Week-ends Anytime. 647-896-2661

B U R N H A M T H O R P E / SHAVER renovated 3 bedroom 1 1/2 storey house, hardwood fl ooring. Close to highways, sub-way, parks, schools. Ready for Labour Day. Email: [email protected]

LAKESHORE/ PARK LAWN 2 bedroom house with partially fi nished basement. Laundry fa-cilities, parking. $1700 + utilities. Call 416-516-3815.

Astrology/Psychics

PSYCHIC SPIRITUALHealer. Tells the past present and future. Help for all problems, 3 free questions by phone. 647-201-1425

Articles for Sale

BED, all new in plastic, Queen Orthopedic. Mat-tress, boxspring. Warran-ty. Cost $1,000, Sell $275. 416-779-0563

HOT TUB (SPA) Covers Best Price, Best Quality. All shapes & Colours Available. Call 1 - 8 6 6 - 6 5 2 - 6 8 3 7 w w w . t h e c o v e r -guy.com/newspaper

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS at giveaway pricing. 416-236-8784

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Articles for Sale (Misc.)

SUPER DEAL: washers, dryers, stoves $150.Refrigerator $250. Guaranteed. Can deliver. Sales and Service.Call 416-259-7959

Articles Wanted

ANTIQUES& Collectibles

WantedCash for Older:Coins, Jewelry,

Military,Watches, Toys,Barbies, Silver,Gold & old

advertising etc.25 yearsexperience.

Richard & Janet416-431-7180416-566-7373

WANTED: CASH for Old road/racing bikes, 10 speeds and parts. Bian-chi, Miele, Raleigh, Peugeot, Campagnolo, Etc. CALL (647) 799-6497 -Dru

VehiclesWanted/Wrecking

TOP $$ for scrap cars, Free pick up 24/ 7 Dead or alive, Call today! 647-688-3423647-898-1332

Home Renovations

CEILINGS repaired. Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint. We fi x them all! w w w . m r s t u c c o . c a 416-242-8863

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Home Renovations

GENERALCONTRACTORS RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL. Finished basements. Painting. Bathrooms. Ceramic tiles. Flat roofs. Leaking base-ments. Drywall. Carpen-try. Brick/chimney repairs. 9 0 5 - 7 6 4 - 6 6 6 7 , 416-823-5120

HOME & basement reno-vations & remodeling. High quality job for a rea-sonable price. Free esti-mates. Call John at 416-458-3274

INSTALL: EVERYTHING - fl ooring, backsplash, tiles, plumbing, electrical, doors, trim, baseboards, lighting, kitchens, paint-ing, vanities. Estimates are free. Larry: Cell:647-992-9038 647-347-4100

Waste Removal

ALWAYSCHEAPEST!

All Garbage Remov-al! Home/ Business.

Fast Sameday!Free Estimates!

Seniors Discounts. We do all Loading &

Clean-ups!Lowest Prices.

Call John:416-457-2154 Seven days

PETER’S DEPENDABLE

JUNKREMOVAL

From home orbusiness, includingfurniture/

appliances,construction

waste.Quick & careful!416-677-3818Rock Bottom

Rates!

MR. KING’S JUNKREMOVAL

Fast, reliable, same day pick up.

Why spend more somewhere else?

Seniors Discounts!

Call Vincent647-216-KING

(5464)

Handy Person

EXPERIENCED Jack Of All Trades. Painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, fl ooring, general repairs. Local references. Quality and satisfaction guaran-teed. Daryl: 416-575-7035

Handy Person

HANDY PERSON, Home Improvements, Electrical, & plumbing. Appliance in-stallation. Painting. Up-grading bathrooms/ kitchens. Basement reno-vations. Landscaping. Floor heating. Call: 647-680-8750

Decks & Fences

0 ALL DECKS built in 1 day. Highest quality. Low-est Prices! Free design and estimates. Call Mike 416-738-7752 www.griffi ndecks.ca

DECK DECKS, Decks, Only Decks, family busi-ness 25yrs. Experience, free estimates, photos, r e f e r e n c e s , w w w. a l p i n e d e c k . c o m 905-828-1320

Masonry & Concrete

BRICK, BLOCK & NATURAL

STONEWORKChimneys, Tuck

Pointing, Brick, Con-crete Windowsills and

Much More!For Free Estimate

Call Peter:647-333-0384

www.stardustcon-struction.com

Painting & Decorating

ABSOLUTELY amazing painters at bargain prices! Summer special $100/ room. Quick, clean, re-liable. Free estimates! Second to None Painting 905-265-7738

Moving & Storage

MOVINGLocal, long distance

Packing service,FREE boxes.

www.toromovers.ca416-844-6683

ANY MOVING/ junk re-moval, 24 hours. Insured licensed. BBB and BNI Member. Voted #1 in list of top 5 Movers by Metro readers!416-253-7641.www.ssonsmoving.com

Flooring & Carpeting

NESO FLOORING Carpet installation

starting from $1.29/ sq.ft.

Hardwood, laminate at low prices.

26 yrs experience. Free Estimates.

Best Price!647-400-8198

Tree/Stump Service

DAVE’S TREE Service, tree/ stump removal, prun-ing, fully insured, free esti-mates. Call 647-979-2006

Appliance Repairs/Installation

APPLIANCE/ TV Repairs (since 1988)

Free EstimatesWarranty, Credit cards,TV’s, Fridge’s, Stoves, Dishwashers, Washers,

Dryers, Air Conditioning, & Heating.

416-616-0388

APPLIED REFRIGERA-TION. Appliances re-paired professionally. 35 years experience. Fridge’s, coolers, wash-ers, dryers, stoves. Cen-tral Air Conditioning & Heating. (416)281-3030

416-493-4660

Trust Your 2 weeks in print and 15 days on theGet Your Place Rented!

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fastest growingrental website

Let your community know with a personal

message.

Birthday?Anniversary?Memoriam?

Stuff to get rid of?

Stuff to get rid of?

Call to place an ad for only

$500*$500**Some restrictions

may apply.

GARAGE SALESat. Aug 117am - 2pm

1 Cramond Crt.(Kipling/

Princess Margaret)Back to school lunch

bags & coolers, clothes, jackets,

shoes, movies, kids’ toys, As Seen on TV

products, rollingcoolers, lawn stuff.

New & Used.Rain Date: Aug 18

MOVING SALE

Sat. August 11th

8am - 12pm1 Golfcrest

Rd.(Islington/ Golfcrest)

Rain or Shine!

Entire home contentssale. 50 years of

collectibles.21 NORSEMAN

ST.(Islington & The

Queensway)Fri. & Sat.

Aug. 10 & 119 to 4visit:

www.sellmytreasures.cato view pictures

MOVING SALE

Sat. August 11th9am - 2pm

12 Meaford Ave.(Lakeshore/ Kipling)

Household items, tools,

wide variety of items.

Moving SaleSat. Aug. 11th

8 to 4 pm8 ROWSE

CRES.(Islington/ Westway)

Kitchenware, home decor, books, bike 10 spd., art. Some-thing for everyone.

CONTENT/ GARAGE SALESat. August 11th

9am - 3pm55 Riverview

Heights(Royal York/ Dickson)

All items and furniture

including 3 piece dining

room set.

ContentsGarage Sale

Chairs, bicycles, skis, Ikea Billy bookcase,

toys (some in original boxes, including Air Hogs Road Runner).Sat. Aug. 10th

8 am start24 Victor Ave.

(Lakeshore/ Superior)

MOVING SALE4 Paula Blvd.(on Evans West

of Kipling)10 am to 3 pmSat. Aug. 11

Everything must go!

GARAGE SALES

ROYAL YORK/ KINGS-WAY. 1 bedroom with balcony, parking. Close to TTC, schools, shop-ping. $875. Available Oct. 1st. 647-700-8591 or 416-560-6182

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