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VILLAGES Volu me 07 • Is s ue 05 • Winte r Ed i t i o n
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Santa brings joy to the Lakeshore
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Santa Claus arrives in The Lakeshore on Saturday, December 6th for his Christmas parade and hundreds of participants and thousands of spectators will turn out to welcome him. It’s the 24th year for the Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade, which is one of the largest and best community parades in Ontario. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Dwight Ave. and follows Lake Shore Blvd. W. to 33rd Street. Dave Devall, former weather reporter for CFTO-TV, will lead the parade as the grand marshal. Devall, who holds the Guinness World Record for having the longest career as a weather forecaster – 48 years, says he’ll be here for the parade through rain, shine, snow or freezing rain. Organizers are hoping for sunshine. Ambassadors of the Toronto 2015 PanAm and ParaPan Games and Pachi, the porcupine mascot of the Games will be the highlight of Santa’s parade. The colourful porcupine which has 41 quills representing the 41 countries which will be taking part in the games this summer. He’ll be accompanied by Olympian beach volleyball athlete Martin Reader and all the ambassadors for the 2015 Games. Representatives of the Canadian Olympic Committee will also be in the parade as they get ready for the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Continued on page 6
Shopping Local
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Small Business Focus
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Community Corner
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Break up with sugar
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Healthy Teeth
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Shopping Local Makes a Difference Shopping local contributes to the prosperity of the Lakeshore neighbourhood, keeping dollars close to home. When you shop local you leave with the personal satisfaction of knowing your money is going back into the community. Whenever you make local purchases, more wealth is generated within the local economy. These funds are used to help maintain a clean, vibrant area, as well as putting on festivals and events for your enjoyment. Local businesses play a vital role in our community. Your local merchants are deeply invested in their businesses and are committed to the long-term health of the community. The merchants are members of the BIA (Business Improvement Area) and are dedicated to promoting the community and its initiatives. Merchants are also known for their many charitable efforts and support numerous causes.
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Shopping doesn’t have to be stressful or time consuming. This holiday season avoid the hassle of battling traffic, finding parking, pushing your way through crowded stores, endless aisles and lineups. Instead, take a stroll along the Lakeshore, do some window-shopping and stop in at your neighbourhood boutiques. Shop the Lakeshore this Christmas season to discover the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list. Don’t miss out on all the great deals and discounts happening on November 29th. From RJ Entertainment Publishing we thank all our readers and advertisers for your support. We wish everyone Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year. Remember to continue to shop local!
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HitchBOT, the amazing little talking robot, which hitchhiked across Canada from Halifax to Victoria this summer, all by itself, will be a new attraction to the parade. The HitchBOT project, part art and part technological experiment, was spearheaded by co-creators David Smith, professor at McMaster University and Frauke Zeller, professor of communications at Ryerson University. They left HitchBOT at the side of the road and it thumbed its way to Victoria catching 19 rides. HitchBOT was looking for new adventures and Santa’s parade is a great way to meet more people and support Santa. The parade as usual will captivate children and adults as they wait for Santa Claus. There will be 15 floats, eight bands, community groups and sports teams and all those costumed characters from polar bears and penguins to princesses and toy soldiers. This year about 20 therapy dogs from the St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs will also be walking and tail-wagging in the parade. They will be a big hit with the little ones and everyone who comes to see the parade. Parade organizers have launched a new website this year. You can read about the history of the parade, see the photo gallery and there is a blog keeping you posted on parade happenings behind the scenes. www. lakeshoresantaclausparade.com Spectators are asked to bring non-perishable food items or new toys to the parade. In keeping with the festive season members of the 22 Division Community Police Liaison Committee will be collecting non-perishable food items and new toys along the parade route. The items collected will be given to the Christmas drive. Take a selfie with Santa After the parade from 1 to 4 p.m. there will be a special event called Skate with Santa at the Skating Trail at Colonel Sam Smith Park. Santa will come to the Skating Trail after the parade and everyone can go skating and bring their cameras to have their pictures taken with Santa as he launches the festive season in the Lakeshore. HitchBOT, the hitchhiking and talking robot, who hitchhiked across Canada last summer will also, be on hand as well to meet and greet everyone. There will be Christmas music, free hot chocolate and fun. Don’t forget to bring your skates.
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Small Business Focus
This issue’s small business features are provided by the second year students in the Public Relations Advanced Diploma program at Humber College Lakeshore Campus
Look for more Small Business Focus articles in our next issue.
Strive for a very healthy Christmas
The bread and butter of the Lakeshore
In recent years, Long Branch has seen an arrival of new businesses stake a claim along its Lakeshore corridor. The village has become a hub for inexpensive and quick–service specialty shops, grocery stores, and take-out joints – a norm of a growing community filled with young families and college students. Five months ago Pat Zsis, and her partner David Perez shook things up when they took a fresh approach with the opening of Thrive Organic Kitchen.
Where’s a warm, welcoming environment where you can go to enjoy a nice cup of coffee with one of the best desserts you’ve ever had? This of course is Tatsu’s Bread. Family owned and operated by Master Baker Tatsunobu Sato, Tatsu’s Bread has been a staple in the Lakeshore Etobicoke area for over seven years offering everything from a fresh loaf of bread to a variety of soups, sandwiches and desserts. All available as well via its catering service.
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Framed by rustic brick walls and lime green signage, the earthy appearance stands out among its neighbours; it’s hard to miss. The open-concept building includes a patio, which hosts live bands in the summer. Unlike the regular cramped-style cafés, the large sitting area inside leaves comfortable breathing room for customers.
Tatsu’s Bread prides itself in making a majority of its products with all organic ingredients and gluten free breads and dessert. It offers items to the Lakeshore community no matter what their taste buds are seeking. Tatsu’s Bread has been known to attend local events such as Green Living Show to introduce its freshly baked organic bread to the rest of Toronto. The holiday season brings special items on the menu to join in the festivities. It also offers special products during Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Offering an all-organic and vegetarian menu, with customization for vegan lifestyles, Thrive is the first organic café to come to the area. To complement its unique atmosphere, the basement is rented out to Branch Yoga and Wellness, with daily classes. With Christmas approaching, thoughts of sugary sweets, buttery carbs, and fatty meats are unavoidable for most. “I have big plans to keep customers intrigued, to show that it is possible to balance both your temptations and a healthy lifestyle this season,” Zisis states.
During Thanksgiving you can expect to find freshly made pumpkin bread as well as wholesome, organic apple, cherry and pumpkin pies. Tatsu’s Bread will also be bringing back the favourite from last year, special holiday cookies. During the Christmas season you can expect to find gingerbread men and gingerbread houses. “I always look forward to creating our unique gingerbread houses. It’s a creative way to showcase our desserts and bring out the holiday spirit in our customers,” said Tatsunobu Sato when asked about her favourite part of the holiday season.
Its current menu includes fresh detox juices and signature bowls like the Buddha which includes quinoa and micro-greens covered in an exotic camu camu dressing. A new menu is in the works, which includes comfort foods such as chili and soups. For those caught up with the hustle and bustle during the holidays, Thrive offers catering options for your Christmas parties. And if your festivities tend to get bigger than expected, the basement can be turned into a banquet hall, which can hold up to 160 guests during the weekends.
Along with all the freshly baked goods, Tatsu’s Bread provides a place for local artists and musicians to showcase their work. Tatsunobu wanted to reach out to the community and offer a place for people to discover the local talent that Lakeshore has to offer. Relevant pieces of art being hang on its wall, from having Thanksgiving themed art work or having local musicians playing Christmas songs during snowy winter days. In the last seven years Tatsu’s Bread has been able to reshape the idea of what a bakery can be, not just a place where you make your purchase and walk out but a place where the community can come together and help out local businesses, artists, and musicians alike. It’s done an incredible job of making sure that everytime you walk in the welcoming environment takes you away from the hustle and bustle of Toronto; that’s why Tatsu’s is the bread and butter of Lakeshore.
The concept behind the name comes from Zsis’ mantra. “Everyone has his or her daily struggles, so don’t just survive through your day, thrive through it,” she explained. Her effort to promote personal wellness doesn’t just stop with food. Thrive provides monthly workshops hosted by its certified holistic health coach with whom you can book a one-on-one consultation. The free workshops give insight on improving your personal wellbeing, and inside the restaurant you can find educational slideshows, along with pamphlets and guides. So far Zsis’ efforts have generated a lot of positive buzz within the community among both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
Thrive Organic Kitchen is another example of why organic food is the fastest growing industry. Covering almost every aspect of personal wellbeing, Thrive is more than just a café; it’s a support system for self-improvement. Located at 3473 Lake Shore Boulevard West, it’s open from 7:30am-9pm on weekdays, and 9am9pm on weekends.
Tatsu’s Bread is located at 3180 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Christmas is a time for sharing
Every December when winter is around the corner, and the jolly guy in the red suit is soon to arrive, I often reflect on the spirit of Christmas. Christmas, while it is certainly a religious holiday for Christians, is also a time for families and friends to come together, celebrate, be merry and prepare for the upcoming year. There are likely work/office related parties to attend, social get-together’s with neighbors’ and for some, much needed time off. I can’t help but think about those, at this time of the year, who may have lost dear ones, recently or finding themselves saddened during the holiday season from loved ones’ who are no longer with us. Christmas for them may be hard and celebrating may not be the forefront of their minds. Here is where, I believe, Christmas is a time for not merely giving but sharing. And the easiest way to give is to actually share yourself. Sharing, unlike giving, involves more than simply buying presents or dropping money into the local charity box. While these acts of giving are a fantastic way to help those less fortunate, sharing your time with someone can be just as impactful, especially during the Christmas season where a lot of people are grieving or simply feeling alone and “down” during the holiday season. Sharing can be done in many ways where the cost is minimal and the benefits of feeling good are strongly felt between both you and the other person(s). Volunteering is one way, either at a local food bank, toy drive or shelter. Or a simple act of reaching out to friends/neighbors or distant family members by either going for a walk or taking time to just listen to them over coffee. No act of sharing is ever too little and sharing is a clear example of the spirit of Christmas in action. As always, participate in our community by getting outdoors for some skating or other winter activities and be sure to come out on Saturday, December 6th for the Etobicoke Santa Parade. Along the route, come by – say hello and get some hot chocolate to keep you warm. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Submitted by Brad Jones. Brad Jones is a licensed funeral director and manager at Ridley Funeral Home located at 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. West Toronto, Ontario M8V 1K3. To learn more about preplanning or any questions regarding the funeral industry please feel free to contact Brad directly by phone 416.359.3705 or BradeJones@RidelyFuneralHome.com • Ridley “Exceeding expectations for over 90 Years”
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Timothy’s Pub gears up for the holidays
The holiday season is upon us and Timothy’s Pub is getting ready for their annual Christmas Wish Fundraiser. The date is set for Friday, December 12th and the evening will feature a gigantic silent auction, raffles, draws and entertainment by D.J. Rocky. All money raised will go towards helping families in need during the Christmas season. Last year $15,500 was raised and the proceeds were donated to The Salvation Army. On January 10th, The Meteors will mark the eleventh anniversary of their weekly jam. For over eleven years, Timothy’s has been the place to be in the GTA on Saturday afternoons. The anniversary party will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until 1 a.m. An incredible array of guests from the past eleven years will be performing....but new guests and musicians are still welcome! Do not miss this great kickoff to 2015! Catch all the NFL playoffs at Timothy’s. Prizes and specials are offered each weekend. Timothy’s famous Super Bowl party will take place on Sunday, February 1st. There will be a free half-time buffet, D.J. Rocky as host and lots and lots of incredible prizes. See the ad on this page for a complete listing of all the entertainment coming up in December and January. Tim, Robin, Chanel and the staff wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Drop in during the holiday season, meet publican Tim and his wife Robin, and rendezvous with friends, associates and people who relish the company of others. During the holiday season, Timothy’s will have special hours. A customer appreciation open house will be held on Christmas Eve from 2 - 6 p.m. The pub will be closed on Christmas Day. On Boxing Day, the Pub will be open at noon. New Year’s Eve the pub will be closed at 6 p.m. until New Year’s Day when it will reopen at noon. Timothy’s Pub is located at 344 Brown’s Line, two blocks south of Horner Ave. in South Etobicoke. Call 416-201-9515 or visit www.timothyspub.com.
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Community Corner New mural in Lakeshore Village Artist Chris Irvine was hand-picked from a number of submissions for this mural project initiated by the Lakeshore Village BIA to be created at the corner of Lake Shore and Islington. This mural is to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Flag and to celebrate the rich history we have here in South Etobicoke.
Colonel Samuel Smith skating trail The skating trail, located just beside The Power House Recreation Centre is an artificial trail that runs in two meandering loops, almost like a wavy figure-eight. The Colonel Samuel Smith Park skating trail is now open for the season and will quickly become a busy spot for families, couples, and other casual skaters. The Etobicoke Centennial Choir Henry Renglich, Music Director presents Sacred Traditions 2014 Rekindle your holiday spirit with a festive concert of beautiful choral music, featuring excerpts from Handel’s Messiah and a selection of seasonal songs and carols sung by The Etobicoke Centennial Choir and our special guests, The Kingsway College School Chamber Choir. This musical event will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd., Etobicoke. Tickets are $25 per ticket, general admission. Call (416)769-9271 to pre-order. For further information about this concert or The Etobicoke Centennial choir, visit www.etobicokecentennialchoir.ca, email info@ etobicokecentennialchoir.ca or call 416-622-6923. Like us on facebook and follow us on twitter: @etobicokechoir.
A Fund-Raising & Food-Raising Community Tradition 4th Annual Sirius Theatrical Co. Holiday Benefit The Sirius Theatrical Company invites Lakeshore area residents to celebrate this festive time with Charles Dickens in our 4th annual holiday FUND-raising and FUND-raising benefit. A dramatic reading of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will be presented on Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sirius Studio Theatre at 119 Mimico Avenue (in Mimico Presbyterian Church), in Etobicoke. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors PLUS non-perishable food items. All food will be given to the Wesley Mimico United Church food cupboard. All proceeds support the Sirius Theatrical Company’s work in the community. For more information or to buy tickets for Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol please call: 416-236-9011 Ext. 1 OR go to Sirius Theatrical online: www.Siriusthearical.com.
Win a $100 gift certificate from the Loot Lady Draw a picture of Dizzy the Reindeer and tell a little story about him. Submissions must include your full name, age, parent’s name, contact number and email. You can submit your pictures online at www.lootlady.com or in person at 3029 Lake Shore Blvd. West by Monday, December 15th at 6 pm. Draw will be held on Wednesday, December 17th. Lakeshore Villages Halloween Walk This year, in partnership with the Toronto Scottish Regiment the Lakeshore Village BIA held their 1st Annual Halloween Walk and Fundraiser in support of our Canadian Military Families. The event started at the Scottish Regiment with almost 100 kids walking down to Lake Shore Blvd. to show off their Halloween costumes and collect candy from participating businesses. The kids were then invited back to the Regiment for an afternoon of fun, games and lots of food and treats. There were trophies for the best costume and best pumpkin carver. The Lakeshore BIA would like to thank all the families that came out as well as all of the amazing business’s that participated and donated to help us make this event a huge success.
Ecole Sir Adam Beck Junior School Winter Bazaar A winter bazaar will take place on November 29th 2014 from 10 am-2 pm at Ecole Sir Adam Beck, located at 544 Horner Ave. There will be vendor tables, silent auction, raffle, bouncy castles, photos with Santa, cookie decorating, bake sale, book sale, face painting/tattoos, furry critter petting room, and a hot lunch. Admission is free. Remembrance Day On Tuesday, November 11, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3 held its Remembrance Day service at 11 a.m. in front of the branch, 150 Eighth St. At 2 p.m., branch members conducted a service at Vimy Ridge parkette on Lake Shore Boulevard West at Queens Avenue in Mimico. Also on Tuesday, November 11th, Branch 101 held its ceremony at 10:45 a.m. in front of the branch, 3850 Lake Shore Blvd. W. near the Long Branch GO Station. Another service was held at the branch’s cenotaph at 11:30 a.m.
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Breakfast with Santa - Saturday December 13th 9 am – 11 am Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for blueberry pancakes, juice, hot chocolate, timbits and coffee! Kids can climb aboard the bouncy castle obstacle course, decorate cookies, get their face painted, henna and more! Tickets are $5.00 per person and can be purchased in advance. Please bring a non-perishable item for our food drive. Located at Franklin Horner Community Centre 432 Horner Ave. Etobicoke, M8W 2B2 416-252-6822
New Family Tax Cut
Can you BREAK UP with Sugar in 2015?
Income splitting used to have bad connotations in the tax world. Over the years however, more and more legitimate opportunities have become available to couples and families to benefit from lowering one person’s tax bracket by shifting income to a lower income earner. Surprisingly, not a lot has been written so far about major changes to family tax planning opportunities created by the proposed new family tax cut.
If your answer is ‘no’ then you can skip ahead to the next article. BUT if your answer is YES or MAYBE, then let’s talk. We have all heard the research. We are eating way too much sugar for our health. According to the American Health Association the average adult in the U.S. takes in 22 teaspoons of added sugar daily (150 pounds per year, what?, WHAT?), and teens consume 34 teaspoons daily. Visualize that! Actually spoon out 22 teaspoons (or even more scary, 34 teaspoons) and see just how much that is. It’s crazy!
Announced by the Prime Minister while visiting a community centre in Vaughn and making crafts with children last October, this new package is probably the most significant since Economic Action Plan of 2009. Initiated within the last budget and later scaled down, the family income splitting policy is now out and only pending parliamentary approval, which, given majority government and program’s appeal to taxpayers, is very likely to happen. If you have a family with children under 18, please read on to see what will change when filing your 2014 taxes this coming spring. 1. Income splitting A spouse with a higher income will be able to transfer up to $50,000 of taxable income to a lower income spouse or common-law partner. This will result in up to $2,000 of tax reduction. (Initially, the income splitting was not capped, but it was criticized for benefiting the highest income earners the most). Your calculation of child tax benefit, GST credit, and Ontario Trillium Benefit will not be affected by this income transfer.
And then ask yourself the simple questions… • Do I crash at some point in the day? • Do I get headaches? • Do I find it difficult to get out of bed in the morning? • Do I generally feel unwell?
2. Enhanced universal child care benefit If you have children under 6, you are already receiving $100 monthly. This will increase to $160. Parents with older children, up to 17 years of age, will now also receive $60 monthly per child. This benefit will remain taxable, so you will have to include it on your next year’s tax return.
And then the bigger questions… • Am I on the cusp of Type 2 Diabetes? • Is my doctor concerned about my blood pressure? • Am I carrying extra fat around my stomach? • Is my family concerned about my health?
3. Increased deduction for child care expenses The maximum claim for child care expenses that you can deduct from your income goes up by $1,000. You will be able to claim up to $8,000 per child under 7, $5,000 per child under 16, and $11,000 per child with disability.
If you answered yes to any of the above, then we have the solution. The Ideal Protein Protocol is a medically designed fat loss program that will help you reduce your sugar intake and improve your health. We have been amazed by our own, and our patients, results.
4. Higher children’s fitness tax credit You will be able to claim up to $1,000 of children’s sport’s activities to receive a tax credit. In addition, this credit becomes refundable, so even if you do not pay tax, you will still benefit by getting a refund at 15% of fees paid. This is available for programs for children under 16.
Many of our dieters have reversed Type 2 diabetes, resolved knee and hip pain (from excess weight), lowered their cholesterol levels, improved their mood, increased energy levels, and of course lost fat/weight. Our main focus is to improve peoples’ health, and fitting into your ‘skinny jeans’ again is an added perk.
The government quotes the reason behind this program as bringing income splitting opportunities not only to seniors (through pension splitting) and single parents (through claiming a child as eligible dependant), but also to families. Timely for the next year’s election, too. But definitely, remember to take every possible advantage of the family tax cut when you file 2014 taxes!
Take back your health… take back your life!
Eva Kupiec, CPA, CMA and Beata Kurpiewski, CPA, CGA Principals of Professional Accounting Office at 3461 Lake Shore Blvd. W. www.beaccounting.ca
2015 is a milestone for Dr. Maureen Henderson and her family’s clinic, Kingsway Health by the Lake. They are celebrating 40 years of having the privilege of serving the health care needs of Etobicoke families.
Call 416-231-9502, email at info@kingswayhealth.ca, or come by the office at 2405 Lake Shore Blvd West (Mimico). We are ready to make your resolution a reality… it only takes you!
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Upcoming events at Lakeshore Arts
Upcoming Events at Assembly Hall
2422 Lake Shore Blvd. West | Toronto, ON | M8V 1C4 info@lakeshorearts.ca | www.lakeshorearts.ca
‘Tis the Season Children’s Art Show: presented by the Assembly Hall, sponsored by Lakeshore Village & Long Branch BIAs Art show runs until Dec 18 Come experience the wonder of the season. Enjoy diverse family friendly artwork created by local students. Bring a donation of new hats, scarves, gloves or socks in support of Women’s Habitat and Out of the Cold. Everyone is welcome. Gallery hours are Mon to Fri: 12 to 5 pm and Sat: 10 am - 1 pm. For more information, email assembly@toronto.ca or call 416-338-7255.
Life Drawing Mondays from 7:30-10:00pm | Lakeshore Arts * Will break for the holidays from Dec 22 – January 5 Drop in life drawing sessions with different poses each week! A great opportunity to develop your drawing and sketching techniques! Bring your own materials, $10 a session. YAM (youth.arts.movement) Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:30pm | Lakeshore Arts *Will break for the holidays from December 16 Love art!? Want to meet professional artists and learn about different art forms? Come on out to Lakeshore Arts every Tuesday and work with other youth in your neighborhood. YAM is run by you—the youth! Take the lead on planning the year, contribute ideas for workshops, interview artists, learn how to make a career out of your passion and organize events as a volunteer with Lakeshore Arts. Contact michelle@lakeshorearts.ca for more info.
Holidays and Hope Candlelight Service: presented by Ridley Funeral Home December 3 at 7 pm Christmas is a time of happiness and excitement but it is also a time to remember loved ones who have passed away. Ridley Funeral Home invites you to a free memorial service in honour of those who cannot be with us this holiday season. For more info, call 416-259-3705 or visit www.ridleyfuneralhome.com.
Totally Totem Thursdays (beginning November 6) from 3:30-5:00pm | Lakeshore Arts Family friendly drop in with artist facilitator Leianne Sassmaiden. Create a part of a totem that represents you and your community. All work will be featured in Lakeshore Arts’ Smith Zone Gallery. This is a FREE activity.
Marching to Bethlehem: presented by the Etobicoke Youth Choir December 6 at 7:30 pm The internationally distinguished choir, led by music director Louise Jardine, with accompanist Marg Parsons, present their 38th annual Fall concert. EYC participated in a 2009 SRO Carnegie Hall performance, in Greece at the 2011 Festival of the Aegean, and in July 2013 at the Children’s Choir Festival in England. Fall Concert Tickets: $20 per person, children 12 years of age are free. Ticket price includes reception following the concert. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 416-231-9120 or e-mail eyc.secretary@sympatico.ca.
Lci Exhibit December 8 – February 2 | Lakeshore Arts Drop by the Smith Zone gallery to view the work created during the Façade project at Lakeshore Collegiate Institute! Reception date TBD – please contact bebhinn@lakeshorearts.ca for more details. YAM – Holiday Craft Making December 13 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm at Lakeshore Arts | 2422 Lake Shore Blvd. W December 13 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm at New Toronto Library | 110 Eleventh Street Get in to the holiday spirit with the YAM youth! Yammers will be leading family friendly workshops related to the holidays. FREE!
By The Lake Book Club Volume VII: presented by the Assembly Hall and Humber College December 9 at 7 pm Join Joseph Kertes for an intimate and interactive peek behind the pages of his latest book, The Afterlife of Stars. He will share the back story - his inspiration, determination and personal take on the creative process. And yes, he will read, too! Series moderated by Wendy O’Brien, Humber professor and passionate reader. For more information please visit assemblyhall.ca.
Creature Creations AGES 8-12 | Mondays starting January 26 from 4:00 – 5:00pm Creature Creations is a where your illustrations and designs come alive! Learn illustration and drawing techniques and then turn your drawings into reality, creating puppet or sculpture projects with our amazing artist facilitator. Past series have included comic books, sculpture and puppet making. Limited number of spaces available. Contact Bebhinn Jennings at bebhinn@lakeshorearts.ca or 416.201.7093 for more info!
Yoga Meditation: presented by SAHAJA Yoga December 10 at 6:15 pm Come experience a true form of meditation - Yoga. Feel the spiritual energy and peace within by Kundalini awakening. Classes are free. For more information, visit www.freemeditation.ca or call 416-201-7649.
Creative Potluck February 4 from 6:00-8:30pm | Lakeshore Arts Lakeshore Arts and Neighbourhood Arts Network are joining forces for a second year in a row to host a Creative Potluck. Join us for an informal evening of artist talks and delicious food on February 4th. Bring your favorite dish to share (no nuts please!) and meet other artists/ art enthusiasts. Learn about upcoming opportunities in the arts and trade tips on building a career as an artist. This program is FREE though registration is necessary. Call 416.201.7093 or email bebhinn@lakeshorearts.ca for more info.
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Smile: Healthy Teeth, Healthy Body Your mouth is the portal to your body
Grimes
By Dr. Mira Wassef and Dr. Max Wassef
Oral health is not only important to your appearance and sense of wellbeing, but also to your overall health. It has become increasingly evident over the last decade that oral health is intimately associated with general health in more ways than the obvious effects on speech, eating and pain caused by infection and trauma. Oral health has been linked to several chronic diseases.
Revitalizing our Community
What is the problem with poor oral hygiene? Lack of adequate toothbrushing and flossing can cause bacteria to accumulate on tooth surfaces causing three main problems: 1. The bacteria use plaque as their source of nutrition and release acids that weaken and eventually cause cavities in the teeth. Cavities, if left untreated, will progress until they reach the nerve of the tooth and subsequently cause significant pain, infection and possible tooth loss. This has a large effect on daily functioning and quality of life 2. The body’s immune system’s reaction to bacterial build up is inflammation of the gums that, if allowed to continue, causes the gums and bone holding the teeth in place to be eaten away. This is known as gum disease or periodontitis. Periodontitis, if left untreated, will also lead to pain, infection and tooth loss
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3. The inflammation of the gums has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, stroke, obesity respiratory disease and pre term or low birth weight pregnancies Gum Disease and Diabetes This is a bidirectional relationship. Inflammation in the mouth (periodontitis) seems to reduce the body’s ability to control blood sugar and worsen diabetes control. Reciprocally, research has shown that people with diabetes are 2.54 times as likely to develop periodontitis than the regular population. This is thought to be as a result of high blood sugar providing favourable conditions for infection to grow in the gums. Take home message: This relationship can be used in our favour i.e. by managing either diabetes or gum disease the other can be controlled. Gum Disease and heart disease, stroke, obesity, respiratory disease and low birth weight Periodontitis seems to be more prevalent in people with heart disease and stroke. There is thought that periodontitis, heart disease and stroke share common risk factors such as smoking, obesity and an unhealthy diet. Another theory is that inflammation in the mouth can cause inflammation in the blood vessels which can lead to raised blood pressure and subsequent heart attack or stroke. Take home message: This relationship can be used in our favour i.e. by managing the common risk factors such as smoking, excess weight and unhealthy diets, gum disease and heart disease can be controlled Oral health and general health Mouth health and body health are interlinked and share common risk factors. • The mouth serves as a “window” to the rest of the body in providing signals of general health disorders and conversely the body can affect the health of the mouth. • Brushing, flossing, following a healthy diet and scheduling regular dental checkups will ensure that both mouth and body are in the best shape Doctors Mira and Max Wassef are the owners and operators of Lakeside Dentists located next door to the famous Birds and Beans Café on 2405 Lake Shore Blvd West in the heart of Mimico by the Lake. Being a dynamic brother and sister team, they operate a family and cosmetic dental practice. Offering a full range of dental treatments including tooth whitening, dental implants, tooth replacement, smile makeovers, invisalign orthodontic treatment and clear braces as well as dentures and dental hygiene. Please feel free to contact them with any queries 416-255-1566. www.lakesidedentists.com
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This public space at Humber College’s Lakeshore Campus will interpret our natural and built history. It will include interactive activities, archival materials and contemporary art.
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Commitment to Community
Building on Support for Canadian Families
By Peter Milczyn, MPP Etobicoke-Lakeshore
By Bernard Trottier, MP Etobicoke-Lakeshore
This is my inaugural column as your MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore. I want to thank you for the trust you placed in me on June 12, 2014 to represent our community at Queen’s Park. To those who made an alternate selection on election day, you have my solemn commitment that I am here to work for everyone in Etobicoke-Lakeshore and look forward to ensuring that our voices and concerns are heard at Queen’s Park.
Since 2006, our Conservative Government has provided significant tax relief for families. In fact, we’ve cut taxes over 160 times saving the typical family of four $3,400 every year. I’m pleased that so many Canadian families have benefitted from these measures. For example, almost 1.5 million families have taken advantage of the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit. And approximately 1.7 million families with young children receive the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB).
I’m excited to share the various roles I have been assigned, or taken on, as your MPP. The Premier has appointed me as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Employment, and Infrastructure (with responsibility for Infrastructure). I am also the Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. Moreover, my caucus colleagues elected me as Chair of the Toronto Liberal Caucus.
Our Government is always looking for new ways to help. That’s why we’re working to put even more cash back into the pockets of hard-working Canadian families. We’re building on our record with new measures that will continue to help offset the costs of raising a family, such as child care and sports activities. First, we have introduced the new Family Tax Cut. Since we have had such success with income splitting for seniors, we are now offering a similar initiative for families. The Family Tax Cut will allow the higher-earning parent to, in effect, transfer taxable income to the other parent who is in a lower tax bracket, up to a maximum benefit of $2,000. This will enhance fairness by treating families with the same overall incomes in a comparable way.
In my role as Parliamentary Assistant, I am supporting Minister Brad Duguid on a number of key files: Waterfront Toronto, The Provincial Growth Plan, infrastructure planning and finance, and overseeing the Ontario government’s real estate portfolio. These issues all impact the Etobicoke-Lakeshore community.
We are also introducing an increase and expansion of the UCCB. We are proud that since 2006, the UCCB has delivered choice for parents when it comes to child care. We are now increasing the benefit to $1,920 per year per child under the age of six. And we’re delivering a new benefit of $720 per year per child aged six through seventeen. About four million families are expected to benefit from the enhancements to the UCCB.
While most of you know me as having represented Ward 5 (north of the QEW) on Toronto City Council for the last fourteen years, I was first elected on November 14, 1994 as the City of Etobicoke Councillor for Ward 2, which encompassed the Humber Bay Shores neighbourhood, Mimico and New Toronto. As your representative, I know Etobicoke-Lakeshore’s origins, its evolution, and now I am focused on its future. Better transportation, stronger planning and a green waterfront are common themes that I hear when speaking with local residents. I am delighted that the Ontario government is planning to revitalize Ontario Place into a year-round, vibrant waterfront destination – building on the site’s legacy of innovation, fun and live music.
We are also increasing each of the Child Care Expense Deduction dollar limits by $1,000. This is the initiative that allows child care expenses to be deducted from taxable income if the child care is due to the parent working, going to school or performing research. The limits will be increased to $8,000 from $7,000 per child under age seven, $5,000 from $4,000 for each child aged seven to sixteen (and infirm dependent children over age sixteen), and $11,000 from $10,000 for children who are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit.
The 2014 Ontario budget contained a new $29 billion commitment towards building new and improved transit with $15 billion allocated for the GTA. Electrification and expansion of the GO Train network is central to those plans. The electrification of the Lakeshore Line will make new stations, in closer spacing, along the line possible. The creation of a new station in the Parklawn/ Humber Loop area, adjacent to the former Christie site, is a local priority. I will be working with our local Councillor, City Planning staff, and Metrolinx to achieve this goal.
Finally, our Government has previously announced changes to the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit. We are doubling the amount parents can claim for enrolling their children in sports activities to $1,000. And as of the 2015 tax year, the credit will be refundable, increasing the benefit for low-income families who claim it that year and subsequent years. Our Government is building on our strong record of significant tax relief for families. We believe that parents and families know best how to spend their hardearned dollars, in contrast to those who advocate for high taxes and inefficient government programs run out of Ottawa. Our Conservative Government is focused on continuing to stand up for families.
I am also working with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Hon. Ted McMeekin, on changes to the Planning Act to strengthen local Councils and residents’ ability to control development in their community. I look forward to having more to report on Planning Reform in the coming year.
Humber Lakeshore Campus expands Humber College Lakeshore Campus continues to evolve, as it plans a new Welcome Centre for the southwest corner of Lake Shore and Kipling, as well as a new Athletic Centre further west. Wildside Motorcycles property will take on a new life as the new three-storey athletic centre will boast approximately 23,000-square-feet of program space. It will house change areas and a weight training room on the ground floor, administrative offices, a multipurpose room, aerobics dance studio and group exercise room on the second floor and a dedicated cardio studio on the third floor. It will front Lake Shore Boulevard West between Twenty Second and Twenty Fourth Streets. The Athletic Centre building is being designed to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver rating. The building will be a Humber gateway, the first Humber College building people will see traveling eastbound on Lake Shore Boulevard. The 43,000-squarefoot Welcome Centre will be nestled in the green park on the northern edge of the campus. Humber officials called the three-storey building “the centerpiece of student life and activity.” The interpretive centre will be a resource centre for the community. It will include lounges, meeting and conference rooms, a multi-faith centre, counseling and disability services, principal’s and human resources offices, as well as the Aboriginal Resource Centre. When the Lakeshore Campus opens the Welcome Centre in 2016, it will host a public interpretive space covering the campus’s history. It will be a place that uses the area’s heritage to create a broader community consciousness. It will look at not only the past, but be a place of active engagement where visitors can reflect on the present and envision the future. Humber’s Athletic Centre and Welcome Centre will open in January 2016. Humber College Lakeshore campus is an active part of the community and is proud of its heritage, participating in Culture Days and Doors Open Toronto.
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