The Real Story Behind Leroy Leroy St Germain There are individuals and groups who political vendetta against Bussin. The large part our trusted media had can’t always get away with what they Nobody is accusing Leroy of being a in slamming the door of political want without consequences. These Bussin-fan before all of this hit, but office on former beach-favourite, groups or individuals do not want to that is what made him the perfect Sandra Bussin is a very important part be blamed for a smear campaign that publisher to be a fall guy. In addition, of this story, especially regarding the only works when a trusted neutral it is alleged that the owners of the Boardwalk/BBQ pub at the foot of source such as a newspaper does it Coxwell Avenue. Leroy (the owner of The Politician (Sandra) for them. If little Johnny called Mary a Ward32.ca), whose credit rating is gardening tool. We do not give it any non-existent at best, (most likely notice. But if the Toronto Star calls terrible) was the perfect lackey in this Mary a little gardening tool, we little scheme as he was in the position believe because we assume that the to offer the services of being a small Toronto Star does not want to be part of the media. He could do so sued. This fear of a lawsuit keeps more easily without the legal local media in check. With the web responsibilities and assets faced by there is no way to stop crazy talk. larger, more reputable publications even Wikipedia can be rewritten by like The Toronto Star, etc. the average Joe. Countless people establishment, and Sandra Bussin rely on what is posted there to be herself, were well aware of the shady Some public figures or groups find a actual truth. The sad part is, you can plan long before it became an issue. more devious or roundabout way of find the answer you want to just about Basically, the pub owner was told how getting their message out, and many any question by asking google the he could grease the wheels of her of those tales of cowardice include a right combination of words. Look up campaign ‘legally’, by naming lackey, or fall-guy, who can spew the ‘health benefits of bananas’, and countless employees as contributors whatever he wants without then look up the ‘disadvantages of of the maximum amount, rather than repercussions because he barely bananas’- you will find that they will himself as the sole contributor. owns the legs on which he stands, let keep you alive forever on one hand Basically, George gives $750 (max. alone any property, wealth or assets and that they will send to you to an amount), but so does his daughter, his worth suing for. He believes in little early grave on the other. As useful as son, his wife, his estranged cousin, more than printing and distributing the internet can be, we still rely three of his busboys, half the kitchen the inconvenient, controversial and largely on Television, Newspaper and staff, and any wait-staff who looked insane “truth”. So long as he can find Radio for our news... even when we like they might last longer than a (or create) some sort of proof, this go online, we visit The Weather week. I’ve worked there, and I blind, yet passionate, citizen goes out Network, TSN, or CP24. so the public couldn’t have contributed a tenth of of his way to litter the neighbourhood tends to trust those forms of media $750 without robbing the place, so I with atrocious writing about the latest far more than some blog on the net. sincerely doubt 20 staff members alleged scandal. There is often some agreed to do so. truth somewhere within all the That being said, we have a little story psychobabble, but the rest belongs to tell you about a pub, a politician The information Leroy received beside the piles of dog crap left and printed publication run by the showed that the many contributors to behind by irresponsible owners. ultimate fall-guy. The story itself is the campaign were regularly parked Small scale or not, media has more years old, but the saga is far from in the establishment’s parking lot. merit than just a few individuals over. Just recently, the Rob Ford was The researchers, including a making accusations about someone sued for commenting on the legality detective, also went so far as to else. If we get torn apart (AGAIN) in and morals of the Boardwalk match the license plates with the next issue of the Ward32, we will Cafe/BBQ Pub long-term lease- employees of the pub. It became suck it up. We are being NICE to you, renewal, and his intention to avoid newsworthy, to say the very least, and Leroy! such backhanded, shady deals in his the Toronto Sun actually picked it up. new government. The story original Ford being sued is a little bit silly was published in 2009 by Ward 32.ca because the term slander implies that a local paper owned by Leroy St the rumour being spread is without Germain and run by Paul Murton with merit, and I challenge anyone, a host of ghost writers (including me). including the owners of the BBQ pub to PROVE that the research (which I To refresh your memory here is a saw myself) indicates anything other reader’s digest version of the original than some shady intentions. I story. Leroy was given a binder of challenge anyone to find me TWO information on Sandra Bussin, from a busboys making next to nothing, who The Fall Guy (Leroy) reputable source, on the condition are willing to contribute $750 of their that he would claim he had done the hard-earned money to any political research himself to further his own campaign. NEWS: The PUB, The Politician, and the fall guy

Exclusive to Pg 8 Ward 32 News: HEADLINES Inside David Grey Eagle Sanford, American Mohawk eco-warrior (pg 11) www.ward32.ca Fine Art! Visual TheMusic Music store Revolution owner to Art finance distributing Great Art! Miss Toronto indie music in Toronto (pg 8) Tourism 2008 Bewitched Pg 7 But Crowned Watch local stories on video on our web site LIVE!! www.ward32.videoreport.ca Sandra Bussin Gets $12,250 Cash for Fixing The Deal the “Boardwalk Bistro” Deal. Their names are on the City Of Toronto Web Site Exclusive to: Ward32 News. (www.ward32.ca)

e now Council did decline to call for 2006 Election Contributors 2003 Election Contributors Wfind other bids. Council voted 21-14 to out why a local grant the extension even though The following contributors are Councillor Bussin can be seen to restaurant on Boardwalk Bistro had not provided found to be associated with the have a relationship with this family City property any key financial information. The "BOARDWALK BISTRO". The list is which precedes the 2003 election did not have to proposition to renew the Foulidis off the City Of Toronto web site that campaign, for during this 2003 election “bid” for the lease was led by and supported by lists contributors to elections. Note campaign Mr. Foulidis' wife, Lynn lease on prime local Councillor Sandra Bussin, a none of these “Contributors” live in Haslett made the maximum individual city property. friend of Mr. Foulidis. Councillor WARD 32. permitted donation of $750.00 under Bussin defended her actions by her maiden name, his cousin, Peter What the media did not All Contributor ($750.00): Fatsis contributed $750.00 while other report is why a local CONTROVERSIAL RESTAURANT donations came from his business 1.) Anthony KALENTZIZ MIT 3S2 restaurant on City property CONTRIBUTES OVER $12,250.00 partner and other associates. did not have to “tender a Corporate Officer INDIRECTLY TO CITY COUNCILOR 2.) Johanne ST. JACQUES, M1T 3S2. bid” for the lease of the Lives with KALENTZIZ The 2003 Financial Contribution prime city property. What SANDRA BUSSIN'S CAMPAIGN. 3.) Christos FATSTS, M4J 2X1 (Sandra Bussin) Disclosure List shows they did report was that Uncle Of Foulidis 4.) Peter FATSIS, M4J 2XI the following contributors who are the “Boardwalk Bistro” at 1681 stating that Mr. Foulidis and his Cousin of Foulidis affiliated to George Foulidis, operator of Lakeshore Blvd. would not have any company were 'a good fit' and further 5.) Farinaz MAMAGHANI, M2J 2W9 the Boardwalk Bistro, 1681 Lakeshore competing bids for the lease of city that "we should be putting an Employee of Foulidis 6.) Alvija ZARFMBAITE, M4M 3H4 Blvd. E., and Toronto: parkland. The value of this lease of emphasis on retaining good Employee of Foulidis city of Toronto land is usually set out relationships". 7.) Audrone BUTRIMAS, M9B 4V6 1. Anthony KALENTZIS (business partner) to tender. The highest bid gets the Employee of Foulidis 2. J. ST.JACQLJES (common-law to deal. Shortly after winning this 8.) Susan STRATAKOS, M4L 3R5 KALENTZIS) Employee of Foulidis 3. Susan STRATAKOS (friend) controversial vote and obtaining a 9.) Fotis STRATAKOS, M4B 2Z3 4. Lynne HASSLETT (spouse of) JAMES COWAN of The NATIONAL new lease with no need to submit a High School Friend of Foulidis 5. Peter FATSIS (cousin of) POST reported On Jan 24/2007 tender, Mr. Foulidis' uncle, cousin, 10.) EQUINOX GROUP M4B 1X4 High School Friend of Foulidis Total Combined Contributions = $4,000.00 “City staff argued against accepting business partner, employees and 11.) Nick PRANGIKOS, MIT 2Z9. Foulidis’ proposal without first friends all made individual maximum High School Friend of Foulidis It would be in the public interest if soliciting bids from rival companies. allowable donations of $750.00 to a Councillor Bussin and those who voted The city’s purchasing and materials total of $8,200.00 in 2006. Total Combined Contributions = $8,250.00 for this lease of our City property would management review division argued an explain in the media the reason they open call for proposals would ensure Protest At The Boardwalk Bistro took this procedure! Ward 32 News the city received the best possible demands a police investigation of this deal” On “utube” See www.ward32.ca “use of public parklands”. Local Music Promotor Leroy Offers To Pay Charges City Councilor The Councillor Hearing For Sandra Bussin Appeal Granted Bussin Legal Bill. Court date is with election September 12, Sends Letter To violations (pg 16) 2008. David Miller (pg 3) Leroy At Woodbine Park Speaking To Protesters. David (Sandra’s Go To Guy) Taking Pictures Of The Protesters

www.ward32.ca 25,000 door to door in Ward 32 Free Community Services and Local Churches Services Free English as a second language classes. available to parents and complete a monthly Canada assisted in providing freezers and, Amnesty International once a month Monday-Friday 8:30a.am. to 2:30p.m.,St.William report. Professional training provided. You will helps feed hungry children! St.John’s Norway East end Refugee Committee meets the first School, 343 Jones Ave. Free daycare available. gain new skills, work experience, and useful Anglican Church helps support the many Mon. during the school year. Call: 416.397.6070. knowledge in dealing with culturally diverse services and programs offered! families. For more information visit: A food bank is is held every Wed. 10am. Till In the evening. Guides meet Monday evening Ongoing support offered for friends and families www.vha.ca. 12.30pm. Friday’s 10am. Till 1pm. The Food Sparks Beavers Wednesday evening. of persons with Down syndrome. Call: Bank is by appointment only. ( You can call 416- Venturers meet Sunday afternoon. 416.291.1052. Volunteers needed at East York Learning 466-3415 for your appointment.) If you are able experience. If you live in east Toronto and have to help by way of donations of food items or Eucumimcial Bible Study meets Mon. mornings. All addictions anonymous are for people who two hours a week during the day to help another cash Please do so at the times listed above. They meet for 10 weeks in the fall and 10 weeks have any type of compulsive behavior. Visit adult build their reading, writing or basic math Your support is greatly appreciated by the in the spring. www.alladdictionsanonymous.comPlease call: skills. Training is provided. Please call church in their mission to help the people in the 416.468.8603. 416.425.2666. community! Starting March 10. Martial Arts meets Mon. evenings. Donate cell phones to the Canadian Diabetes Newcomer Outreach Program by Toronto police St.Monicas Church offers some very important association. helps new immigrants learn about the role life enhancing programs that help make peoples Little voices Dancing feet meets Mon. Tues. Visit: www.diabetes.ca/ police play in Canadian society and services lives a little easier during their times of need. Thurs. mornings. Creative Youth Theatre meets projectredial. provided by police.Visitwww.torontopolice.on.ca (Programs Offered )*There is an after school Tues. evenings The Wizard of Oz is the next Call: 1.800.505.5525 and click the newcomer outreach link. Call: drop-in during the school year. An after school production May.1-2-3. 416.808.7070. music and drama group and a childrens book Donate clothing to the Canadian Diabetes exchange. St.Johns has an excellent choir both adult and association. Beaches laughter Club held at the beaches *They have a Womans support group. juniors They would welcome any new members. Visit: www.diabetes.ca/ Library, 2161 Queen St. East. Mondays 6:30- projectclothesline. 7:30p.m.Try Laughter Yoga and laugh your *The church helps women in distress get Reseach Myrna Speers Call: 1.800.505.5525. stress away. All are welcome to attend for free!! protection. Written by Veronica Snooks (a $3 donation suggested)For more information East Toronto Climate Action group for those go to: [email protected]. *They help people with landlord and tenant concerned about smog and climate change. Call Call: Beverly Howell 416.691.8408. problems. And assist with immigration Cameron at 416.469.3033. concerns. Gospel in the Beach at Grant A.M.E. People troubled with someone’s drinking can Church,2029 Gerrard st.East,11a.m. Come to *There is also help for health concerns! contact Al-anon at:www.al-anon.ca. Call: 416- our annual open house Gospel worship service 419.3809. and experience the warmth, love and *They even offer space for youth bands to friendliness of our congregation, the joy of practice! Providing a positive outlet for our Nar-anon family group meetings held weekly for worship through liturgical dance. Be inspired by youth to develop and enhance their talents. persons affected by someone’s drug use. the preached word. Our Gospel choirs will take Visit: www.naranonontario.com. you to new levels of praise. Fellowship and St.Monicas has a music group forming, and is Call: The help line @416.239.0096. refreshments follow the service. Go to looking for music teachers to help out. They www.grantame.com. Call: 416.690.5169. need instruments so if you have any to pass on Dial- a- story at the Toronto Public Library, for some one else to play that would be very Editor: Leroy St Germain services available in English, French, Spanish, Your body tells the truth Feldenkrais awareness generous and welcomed. Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Cantonese and through movement classes at Ralph Thornton Volunteers are greatly appreciated!! Ad Sales: Victor Lebau Mandarin. Call: 416.395.5400. Centre(Queen-saulter Library).765 Queen (416-693-6325) St.East,3rd floor(2 blocks east of Broadview Church services and Sunday school are held at Register for separated anonymous meetings. ave.)Held Saturdays 10:30-11:30a.m. Reconnect 10.30am. Sunday mornings. A community lunch Call: 416.283.3305. your nervous system through gentle , mindful is held on the second and fourth Sunday each ward32.ca is the web local version of Ward movement. Be more at home in your own skin. month it serves 25 to 30 people. As we have 32’s community news paper in East Toronto a Donate your car and help Epilepsy Ontario. Free Learn to listen to your body and experience your therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all area of the city of Toronto, The Ward 32 area tow available up to $200.00 and a Minimum own truth. Pay what you can or a suggested men (Galations 610 ) is located south of Danforth A ve., West of charitable receipt of $60. donation of $15 appreciated. For more St. John The Baptist Victoria Park, East of Greenwood Ave. and is Visit www.epilepsyontario.com. information go to: www.Rubenfeldsynergy.com. bounded by Lake Ontario. Call: 1.800.463.1119. Or www.Feldenkrais.com. Call: Marlene Norway Church Kennedy at: 416.406.0054. ward32 is being published in print and by web People Providing Respite care for families can to provide the community with an unbiased contact: www.respiteservices.com for Osteoporosis Support Group meeting to be held investigative report on activity that affects information, services and more. Monday Feb. 24th, 2008, 10a.m. to 12 Noon at Beaches, Toronto. Ward 32 News is run by Scarborough Village Recreation Centre3600 Leroy St. Germain. East Toronto post-partum adjusted program Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.) FREE Admission hosts free weekly support group, 9:30a.m.to & Parking 11:30a.m., South Riverdale Community Health Centre, 995 Queen st east. Childcare and TTC Speaker Amy Peters of Sunnybrooke- Web sites run by provided. Discussing Balance Control And Osteoporosis www.paulmurton.com for Call: 416.469.7608. Tel. 416-396-4051 470 Woodbine Avenue, Toronto, Ontario Leroy St Germain Home Security Audit by officers of 55 Division Canada M4E 2H6 V: 416-691-4560 available. Ask for Rob McDonald crime prevention officer. Call 416.808.5579. www.ward32.ca Incumbent Reverend Canon Brian Predeaux. www.ward32.videoreport.ca Support group for stroke survivors, hosted by Assistant Reverend David Bowring Stroke recovery network, Visit: www.ward32.ca www.marchofdimes.ca Services Sunday 830am. www.ward32.videoreport.ca Call: 1.888.540.6666 for location. Holy Eucharist 10.30am. Choral eucharist Wed. 7pm. Holy Eucharist www.flyer-newspaper.com La Leche league Canada, Riverdale chapter, meets7p.m. Every third Wednesday, 715B St.Johns was established in 1850 with a 3 acre Utube videos, Pictures Danforth Ave. call: Rika at 416.462.9851. ST.MONICA’S ANGLICAN land grant by Charles Coxwell Small. The first Greenwood beach area call: Diane church was a school house hauled to the and graphic lay-out 416.463.4502. CHURCH original site, by a team of oxen driven By the Ashbridge brothers. The site was at the top of by Paul Murton Address: 1324 Gerrard Street East, Toronto Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers needed, one the hill where the stone bench is now located. 416-693-8530 Phone: (416) 466-3415 hour each week.10:45 a.m. to 12:30p.m.Monday The new and present building was built in 1892 Pastor Janet Sidey to Friday. woodgreen community services. and enlarged over the years. The Cemetary has E-mail:[email protected]. grown from the original 3 acres to 35 acres. Originated 100 Years ago on Hiawatha Avenue. All editorial content is by Call:416.469.5211,ex.1146/1109. St.Johns has a Deacon’s cupboard And a The Church relocated four years ago to its emergency food bank. St.Johns host a number Leroy St Germain present location at 1324 Gerrard st. east. Pastor VHA Home Healthcare provides in-home of groups. Janet Sidey runs a full service church, meeting support, looking for parent relief volunteers. You (416-693-6325) the needs of the community. Support is will visit once weekly for three hours in the Momnet an exersize class. Information sharing provided by other agencies such as: The Daily family’s home. Volunteers will engage in infant for new Moms. They meet Wed. Thurs. Fri. for 2 Bread Food Bank and Donations from the stimulation. Plan and organize activities. hours. community help feed up tp 500 people a month! Provide information on community resources Second Harvest provides fresh food! Maison

Volvo & Honda S+M Doctors Unisex Hair Design Call: (416) 461-6717 CHAMPION we have moved to Auto Repairs 1311 Queen St E 416-686-1045 www.ward32.ca 25,000 door to door in Ward 32 Page 2 Music Promoter Offers To Pay Councillor Bussin Legal Bills Councilor Sandra Bussin should not be above the law. Music Promoter Sends Letter To David Miller Councillor Sandra Bussin has failed A good citizen and resident of the audit of her expenses had passed. lawyers could not recommend that to comply with the rules regarding Beach, Mr. Leroy St. Germaine took Bussin’s bill is $7,308. The Councillor the city should pay for the legal bill campaign financing in the 2006 Councillor Bussin to court, where the did pay her legal bill via the kind because it is illegal to do so municipal elections. judge ruled the deadline to seek an citizens of Toronto. Toronto city Mayor David Miller May 23rd, 2008 elections that are monitored to others have fought to put in place. We believe this is a fair challenge and City of Toronto ensure fairness and an equal playing one that you should view as 10 Queen St. West, field. Your clerks website, which posted necessary. Toronto, Ontario, these expenses, was misleading and M5H 2N2 The executive committee’s decision as a result we were not aware of Ms. We ask you to look closely at the to provide unlimited funding to City Bussins full records until after the fiasco in Vaughn, a city with a Dear Mr. Mayor, Council members only, to protect initial audit period. troubled past, and ask yourself why them from election expense scrutiny they can order audits’ to clear the air’ There are a great number of citizens goes completely against everything We do not want city council while you refuse to do so. in this city who supported you and you claim to support. to foot anyone’s election others on City Council in order to Are they really the city above clean up what many saw as a corrupt We, a group of civil minded people, bill. We are willing to pay if Toronto? We hope not. council, were concerned about the way our we are wrong. If Ms. Bussin City Councilor Sandra Bussin accepts and or agrees to an Leroy St. Germaine One which was operating on the conducted herself in the last 117 Wheeler Ave. basis of friends and business municipal election. audit and is found innocent Toronto, On. alliances and not in the interest of we will repay the city or Ms. M4L 3V3 the public. In short she spent over $70,000, Bussin for the full amount of 416-693-6325 instead of the $23,000 limit. She also The basis of ‘cleaning up City Hall’ accepted individual donations far in her legal costs and the must also include fair and open excess of the very limits you and audit. On-Line Petition: www.sandrabussin-doesnot-representward32.com Please read the story concerning our tender? Ms. Bussin is also one of Mayor and business associates. A group of other issues to be addressed. The councillor. Councillor Sandra Bussin Miller’s Deputy Mayors, and the speak- concerned beach residents invite you to entire story will continue unfolding in gets $12,250 for her handling of the er of city council. After you read the add your name to a growing list of oth- the upcoming issues of the Ward 32 Boardwalk Bistro Restaurant at story, ask yourself, do you really feel ers urging Mr.David J Mullan the news. Woodbine Beach at 1675 Lakeshore comfortable with her representing our Integrity Commissioner for the City of Blvd regarding the recent lease renew- community and city? Toronto to institute a police investiga- To sign our on-line petition, go to al, for the next twenty years. This is a Mayor Miller and Ms. Bussin promised tion into Ms.Bussin’s 2006 election www.sandrabussin-doesnot-represent- multi-million dollar deal on City or to clean up what many saw as a corrupt campaign expenses. In addition to the ward32.com Or please call and ask for Toronto property. Was there a public council. One favouring friends, family Boardwalk Bistro Fiasco there are many Letter Send To Re: Sandra Bussin Toronto's Integrity Commissioner, The Integrity Commissioner. David J. Mullan assumed his duties Mr. David J Mullan approval. with the City of Toronto on September We do not see this issue as a 1, 2004. The City of Toronto was the Integrity Commissioner, Many of us have seen Ms. Bussin first Canadian municipality to appoint campaign issue but rather one of an Integrity Commissioner. The City of City of Toronto, riding with Mr. Foulidis, the owner of favoritism and political payoff to be Toronto Act (in force January 1, 2007), now provides a 15th Floor, West Tower the restaurant, in his golf cart in the statutory mandate for the office of Integrity Commissioner. blunt. M5H 2N2 park. We have also noted several Mr. Mullan plays a crucial role in maintaining the public's May 15th, 2008 evenings when confidence in City Hall and in ensuring that the codes of We appeal to you look into the matter behaviour and ethics governing elected officials and members of various City agencies, boards and commissions which raises very serious questions. are objectively communicated and applied. Dear Mr. Mullan, Ms. Bussin and her new partner David McCully (her assistant who It seems that all the same issues that David J. Mullan I and a number of local residents lives with her 5 nights a week); City of Toronto arose during the public inquiry are Integrity Commissioner were shocked last year when we frequent the restaurant, without back again. The free meals, the learned that the City had approved a receiving a bill. 15th Floor, West Tower, Toronto City Hall granting of a lease without a public 100 Queen Street West NEW 20 year lease for a restaurant tender, these were all supposed to Toronto ON M5H 2N2 located in a City park WITHOUT a However it was not until recently that Telephone: 416-397-7770 end. Fax: 416-392-3840 tender. we received the attached local dmullan @toronto.ca newspaper that clearly outlines the Please assure us that you are more The attached newspaper article real reason our City Councilor favors than a name but someone who can “City approves café lease without Mr. Foulards and his restaurant. and will take the appropriate action. tendering” lead to several of us calling Ms. Bussin’s office only to be We have interviewed the Ms. Colleen Mills told that we did not know what we newspapers editor and found that 1979 Victoria Park Ave. #4 were talking about. his facts are undeniable. What Toronto, Ontario waitress making minimum wage M1R 1V1 Despite residents objecting the City donates $750.00 to a political 416-546-1295 accepted Ms. Bussin’s urging for the campaign? Job: Part Time Worker Needed As part of our expansion program,our company is looking for part time Work from home Account Manager and sales representatives, it pays $3500 monthly plus benefits and takes only little of your time. Please contact us for more details. Requirements - Should be a computer Literate. 2-3 hours access to the internet weekly. Must be over 20yrs of age. Must be Efficient and Dedicated.If you are interested and need more information,Contact Mark Collins Email [email protected]

www.ward32.ca 25,000 door to door in Ward 32 Page 3 Actor Caught On Stage In A Theather! We were there! DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN: Dave Lapsley Review by K.I., Ward 31 A comedy, in which Dave Lapsley's show whimsically reenacts the Dave's Bio solo performance as the caveman evolution of male / female Starring in DEFENDING THE rejuvenated my idea of being a relationships from the prehistoric to CAVEMAN is Canada's own Dave theater spectator. Dave, although the modern era. Portraying a dazzling Lapsley. Originally hailing from strongly connected to his inner variety of characters in a wide range Hamilton, ON., Dave begun his acting Caveman, he was far outside of any of hilarious scenarios, Lapsley-- "the career in 2001 with a small acting trance immediately erasing the Caveman "--manages to avoid cliche production of Norm Foster's Office stage /audience division and made while answering such time-honoured Hours. Dave has since workshopped me realize why I would see it again. questions as why men can't read and privately trained in Toronto and Below is my review to announce the women's minds; and his unapologetic New York and has been seen on TV, in upcoming shows. Well, the good message about BOTH genders' commercials and in 25 theatrical news is Dave's performance was potential for evil leaves no listener productions including Come Blow such a success The Diesel Playhouse unscaled by the heat of his spotlight! Your Horn (Neil Simon), Sly Fox (Larry extended the shows in Gelbart),The Bible: The Complete May/June/July, therefore keep Whether you're romantically involved Word of God Abridged (Reduced checking for "Defending the or single, expect to be uplifted and Shakespeare Company), Disney's Caveman"! enlightened--or at least clubbed into Beauty and the Beast and laughing Harbourfront Centre's smash The Jeffrey Latimer Entertainment production of The Spiegel Show. production of "Defending the Diesel Playhouse BOX Dave has left audiences in hysterics Caveman" will revolutionize--and Office in his role as the CAVEMAN all across evolutionize--your perspective on the 56 Blue Jays Way Canada. DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN REVIEW gender wars. Written in 1991 by Rob Toronto, ON M5V 2G3 It is now over a month ago when I Becker and adapted by Toronto actor (416) 971-5656 went to The Diesel Playhouse to Dave Lapsley, who has toured it from check out "Defending the Caveman". Vancouver to North Bay, the one-man Dave

BySex: Kathy Dostaler What’s Love Got to Do with It found in the environment, namely the Most of us Quebecer take sex as a divine Sex has amazing benefits: gain in energy, parents and education system. Kim Cattrall was in town this week and right. If sex stops after marriage, “Then increase in oxidation (sends oxygen to your What do you say to a twenty-six years old one thing she said really stuck with me: “A let’s not get married!”, we say, full of organs), relieves headaches and stress, graduate woman who comes up to you women owes to herself to know what she convictions. But just sixty years ago, the strengthens muscles and bones, and and declare that all men are wolves – just likes sexually so she can then tell her Catholic religion was forcing women reduce the risk of heart attack. Now, does waiting for the opportunity to attack! First partner…” She is so right. Originally from across the province to have up to twenty- that sound evil to you? I discovered that a of all, those are called rapists my friend, Quebec, I moved to Ontario five years ago one children. So we learned that the lot of women were victimizing themselves, not wolves, and they count for only three to go back to University. I had heard of the Church was, perhaps, not looking out for adopting the role of the chased rabbit - percent of the population. “Where do all famous conservatism of Ontarians but our best interest. Wikipedia states that helpless in front of the big powerful hunter. these misconception come from?” I asked. somehow I didn’t think that I would find it “The views of religions and religious I have hunted enough men in my life to The answers are always the same: my among young students. I was foolish. On believers range widely, from holding that refuse this theory. The only power that a father, my mother, my culture… What more than one occasion I met women in sex and the flesh are evil to the belief that man has over a woman is the ability to about Canadian culture? What does it their mid-twenties, virgin, lost, and looking sex is the highest expression of the leave her pregnant, stranded and alone to stand for? Is it willing to accept that for a connection but too afraid – at this divine.” The question I have to ask is : How face tough decisions, and perhaps raise a virginity should be valued – secluding point – to make one. One even proclaimed reasonable is it, in 2008, to allow religious child. There is only one safe way to avoid women into a world where she cannot that all men were wolves. I couldn’t believe defamation to spread across our great this situation and it is not abstinence, it is grow as a human being, even less nurture it. The ones less timid would blush at the country? Canada is a melting pot so not ignorance, it’s birth control. Has and enjoy her own body – or can it stand mention of intercourse, their eyes full of therefore there are people who think that anybody learned anything from Sex in the up for its belief and the rights of all of its questions they didn’t dare ask. But how sex is evil and promote that opinion in your City? If the genetics are eliminated and our citizens? can that be possible in a country neighbourhood, passing it on to their Y chromosome, or lack thereof, is not supposedly promoting knowledge sharing children. I beg to differ. responsible for the lack of spunk in the and a high level of education? female pool then the answer must be

CashSales contractors Paid Daily!wanted. Excellent commission offered. Over 28%, $50.00 per sale Part-time position or full time. East End Toronto people with experience. Only serious people need to apply! Not MLM. Not a get rich deal. Call Leroy At 416-693-6325 www.ward32.ca 25,000 door to door in Ward 32 Page 4 a Fundraiser For The Cancer Society Janet DavisFiveShuts Videos On Down “U-Tube” With Janet Davis And The Free Masons Caught On Tape!

great music donated by At the previous event Janet Davis local bands for free and During the 2006 sent a by-laws officer to East Toronto then you were asked to help Masonic Temple where the Danforth out the Cancer Society. election Janet Music Festival Spring 2007 “BBQ For Their September 1st event The Cure” was fundraising. (See was cancelled by the Davis sent a by- www.ward32.videoreport.ca for a video Freemasons as a result of laws officer to of the event.) There were no tickets or Janet Davis. Without fines issued yet Janet Davis used the by- notice, the day before the harass the other laws officer as a way of discouraging the the East Toronto Masonic Temple Davis advertised and pre-booked event. This use of a by-laws officer to event, Leroy called to candidates discourage her political opponents is I’m still trying to understand why an elected collect the keys and was nothing new. During the 2006 election City of Toronto councilor would threaten the East told that another booking running for the Janet Davis sent a by-laws officer to Toronto Masonic Temple with fines and by-law had been accepted. This harass the other candidates running for infraction if they would allow the 4th Annual cancellation came out of Ward 31 the Ward 31 councilor job. It would seem Danforth Music Festival 2007 to have an indoor the mouth of a Freemason that if the money the union gave you event. who believes in brotherly councilor job. does not work, use a city employee to love, relief (practice charity) discourage the democratic process of a Over a four year period the Beaches Blues and the best of all “The Truth”. John, the free election. Is this not something you would hear Fest, a non-profit corporation, had over 16 events in Freemason responsible for the booking in a taped happening in a third world election? the basement of the Masonic Temple. These events phone call admitted that “the heat was coming from always had a charitable element. You heard some Janet Davis”. Do you wonder why the City Of Toronto, gives the Unions a good deal! “Do you wonder why City Of Toronto Plumbers Local 46 gives the Unions such a good deal 936 Warden Ave, Toronto when it time to negotiate a new con- $18,500.00 tract for the teachers, Bus drivers, or And The Winner Is -- JANET DAVIS Ward 31 Firefighters? Gee maybe it got to with Amalgamated the money listed below that was given Transit Union Local 113 to local; Toronto City Councillors. You 812 Wilson Ave., Toronto guess it! Even Rob Ford got $750.00 $13,550.00 $7,650.00Carpenters Union Loc.27From The Trade Unions Union $250.00-- Davis, Janet from Toronto Professional Firefighters UN Steelworkers Trade Union $200.00 Davis, Janet Assoc. But the big winner was our UA of Journemen Local 46 Trade Union $750.00 Davis, Janet own Janet Davis with $7,650.00 from Toronto Professional IBEW Local 353 Trade Union $750.00 Davis, Janet Trade Unions. P.S only $400 Toronto Firefighters Assoc. IUnion of Painters Loc. 1819 Trade Union $250.00 Davis, Janet Police Association. 39 Commissioners St., Toronto International Union Painters Trade Union $750.00 Davis, Janet $14,250.00 ATU Local 113 Trade Union $350.00 Davis, Janet ATU Local 113 Trade Union $400.00 Davis, Janet Totals for all Toronto Tor. Civic Employees Union Trade Union $500.00 Davis, Janet Councilors Minnan-Wong, Denzil Toronto Firefighters Ass. Trade Union $750.00 Davis, Janet Councillor 34 CUPE Local 79 Trade Union $200.00 Davis, Janet CUPE Local 4400 Trade Union $750.00 Davis, Janet Teachers of Toronto Toronto Police Association $36,600.00 O.S.S.T.F. - Dist. 12 Trade Union $500.00 Davis, Janet 180 Yorkland Blvd., Toronto Iron Workers Loc. 721 Trade Union $500.00 Davis, Janet M2J 1R5 Canadian Ironworkers Trade Union $750.00 Davis, Janet $400.00 Janet Davis Got 20% from UNIONS outside of her ward* Does Janet work for Ward 31 or The NDP Party? www.janetdavis-doesnot-representward32.com “You get what you pay for”. The NDP deals increases your taxes. I always prostitution with the highest crime happy. That 85% OUTSIDE of our wants power to support city thought the NDP were the good guys. rate in the area. What is Janet doing area. Do they give a fu#k about the decisions that help the unions. It Is this what the good guys should be about it? Maybe we should ask Danforth? The one with the most does not matter which ward they are doing? Using Ward 31 to promote Smiling’ Jack Layton. It took election signs wins. Well... I guess elected in as long as they have the The NDP’s issues and not taking care $44,915.95 to get her elected. If she it’s better than communism. If you power. Does this serve the people of of the Danforth. Yes, the Danforth wants to get that money again for the want a voice in the city government this ward? This cost of making union needs help. Empty stores, drugs and next election. She has to make them you have to pay for it. Janet Davis Got 85% of her money from outside of her ward* MOWER’S WORK FROM HOME PAINTING and DESIGN Concerned about harmful chemicals in Servicing the Beach Since 1989 everyday Products , Promote alternatives No Interior/Exterior. Large or Small [email protected] inventory No investment FREE Training We Don’t Cut Corners, We Paint Them Call Dan at 905-686-7877 Contact Chris at 416-691-0306 Or 416-856-7917

www.ward32.ca 25,000 door to door in Ward 32 Page 5 by paul murton Fine Arts: Mike Parsons ElastoCitizens Flying Bulgar The music that The ElastoCitizens present is ass-shaking epic concert Klezmer Band making: Grinding guitars, nasty girl- “The Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band group dancing , feedback baselines, are a Canadian folk music band, a heavy horn section and multiple who play a brand of klezmer music, singers make their concerts an elec- traditional Eastern European trifyingly original live music experi- Jewish dance music. The band's ence.” ElastoCitizens much like music adds elements of rock, jazz “White Cowbell Oklahoma” both and salsa.” Can you imagine going have a great stage show. However to your best FISH and CHIPS restau- lack any take home treats. After rant only to find that they are now Kathy Taler (Singer) Left with Katarzyna (Our Dance Writer) hearing a band, if the tunes are serving SCRIMPS and CHIPS. It’s good, you should have a little song close but not what they have been At Mike Parsons’s Show running through you mind that serving since 1967. So much like a makes you have to hear it again. famous restaurant, musical groups Back when Barry Gordy, of Motown become known for their “sound”. I Records would play a new song he came to hear Flying Bulgar Klezmer would offer a copy of the 45 for free Band, but got folk music with a dash or free lunch. If his buddies asked of klezmer music. Where was the for the free lunch Motown didn’t buy traditional Klezmer music? They Seven years ago Mike Parsons 1999. He attended the Ontario the song. ElastoCitizens needs pop should not be building or booking on began the black and white cartoon College of Art and Design between hooks badly, or they should cover the “klezmer music’ fans. Change investigation entitled "Hey Apathy!" 2000 and 2004 where he studied film some classics like Earth Wind & Fire, the name to “Joe’s Folk Music His intention was to observe the city, and video. During this time Mike James Brown ETC Band” to experiment, and to record his completed three giant drawing ElastoCitizens findings in an urban comic book. The installations, as well as numerous Currently the Flying Bulgars are in project has since taken many forms animated shorts. studio working on their 20th including murals, installations, Anniversary album. For the first parties, animations, videos, a Mike has been exhibiting his work time the Flying Bulgars are writing studio/gallery, a website, and most in galleries since 2001, publishing songs in English for the upcoming recently, live performances. Despite his own comic books since 2002, and album. many offers from professional he can be found performing regularly menting and questioning how cer- galleries and corporate sponsors, as a street artist in downtown Little Known Tri tain cuts are used and who gets to Mike found the street and other Toronto. eat them. You can blame America public spaces to be the most suitable Tip cut of Beef a for hogging all our tri-tips. settings for "Hey Apathy!" To see a complete history of Mike According to John Baker of the Parsons' comics, paintings, murals. Unknown Gem beef information centre in Canada, Mike Parsons was born in exhibitions, cartoons and videos. it has traditionally been more prof- Scarborough, Ontario on Oct. 27. visit www.heyapathy.com There’s a new steak in town an itable to sell our tri-tips to the 1977. He began drawing comics in affordable triangular beauty called American market. That changed the tri tip. 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What do we consider this mural on the wall of her office peoples signature to keep the mural is nor, one person should have the power building located on Kingston Road. not enough! There is nothing wrong to destroy some body’s Art like this! art? What do we consid- Darlene fought a losing battle with tag- with this mural... maybe add some We need to gather together on issues er beauty? gers marking her walls. She painted background to jazz it up but cover it? a that matter Show your support. If you over the wall several times, only to have feeling of censorship is what comes to are interested in getting involved give What it looks like the taggers do it again. Since the mural mind and a deep since of sadness Leroy a call @ 416.693.6325. Call,write, to-day July 08 was painted the taggers showing because I hear about all the drugs and or E-mail Sandra Bussin and/or her respect for other peoples Art has left violence crippling our Youth within this office to communicate your views. the wall alone, (they must think art lives lovely city of ours and I can’t help but here) Darlene has had over 100 signa- wonder why erase a positive action by Toronto City Councillor Sandra Bussin, tures from merchants in favour of the youth?? If common since prevailed East York. Ward 32 Council Speaker. mural. However it has to be covered wouldn’t the fact that local merchants Toronto city hall,100 Queen St, East. over and left blank (taggers canvas) or and residents are alright with this mural suite b-28 Toronto, Ontario Canada …please the taste of fine arts critic be a factor in this decision? Murals and M5H-2N2 Sandra Bussin to determine. Well, I graffiti are more authentic and more guess if building owners plan to com- expressive then any paintings in tradi- E-mail: councillor [email protected] mission murals on their walls they had tional museums, because the artists are better present the design for censor- common people. They just paint what Phone#:416-392-1376 ship by the city before going on their they see, and whether it's a portrait of Last October Darlene-Loghirn commis- own choice of artistic taste and really if cartoon characters or a flower it's art- Fax#: 416-392-7444. sioned high school students to paint you get one complaint…even a hundred and its urban expression. One group www.ward32.ca 25,000 door to door in Ward 32 Page 8 r e view ed-rated.com Our New Retail and Restaurant Feature

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able on the closing date to complete should also be discussed with the Provincial Land their purchase transaction. buyer’s lawyer to determine the amount of rebate of the City of Toronto Transfer Tax In addition to the Province of Ontario Land Transfer Tax to which they are Land Transfer Tax, buyers should also entitled. Refund be aware that in purchasing a proper- ty in the City of Toronto, as of February 1, 2008, the3 city of Toronto has a sep- Mendo Petrovski is a lawyer practic- On December 13th, 2007, the arate Land Transfer Tax. The City of ing real estate law on Danforth Province of Ontario proposed an Toronto also provides for a rebate to Avenue since 1984. amendment to the Land Transfer Tax first time buyers. Details of this rebate Act whereby the Provincial Land Transfer Tax Refund of up to $2000 would be expanded to include First Time Buyers of Resale Homes. Prior to this period, this rebate only applied to buyers of newly construct- ed homes from builders.

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