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| The Family Choi |
New Year’s Day across South Bayview was sunny, clear and oh so very frigid. But rinks across the area — including outdoor pads like the one in June Rowlands Park — saw skaters being true to their heritage. What a heritage. Brr. David and Allison Choi with daughter Nina (inset) joined the family fun at the free skating event on Leaside Arena’s new NHL-sized rink. There were no big-league hockey heroics this day however. It was a perfect chance for parents to help their toddlers and pre-school skaters get some confidence on the blades. The free skate is an annual socializer for John Parker (Ward 26) who greeted residents with hot chocolate. Elsewhere, the streets were quiet so it’s a good chance that many people just stayed home, although there was shopping to be had at the Eaton Centre and elsewhere. The Toronto Zoo was expecting a big day. Mayor Rob Ford hosted the usual levee in the rotunda at city hall. Lt.-Gov. David Onley hosted his annual levee at Queen’s Park
