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VILLAGE TIMES
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IN TH IS IS S UE Spring is here
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Meadowvale Theatre
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Boundary expansion
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BIA AGM
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Harming my child’s eyes 13 Community Corner
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Councillor George Carlson 15 Bread and Honey Festival 16 Family Fables
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Planning a long life
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Earth Day 2014
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Value For Money
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Gymify grand opening
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Ring in spring in the Village By: Lindsay Howe
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
Get out, get active and engage in Streetsville The beautiful village of Streetsville has so much to offer, from shopping and fine dining along Queen Street South, to nature trails and historic walks. It is finally time to put unfavorable winter weather behind us, and ring in the spring season ahead. The onset of warmer weather will bring crowds of people of all ages out to the village to experience all that Streetsville has to offer. Leave your winter woes behind, and immerse yourself in the village experience!
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Take a stroll through the village The village streets are bustling with pedestrians taking a stroll, grabbing a bite to eat, or shopping. With 309 businesses available for your convenience, Streetsville has an array of services to suite your every need. On your walk through the village, stop by one of the hair and nail salons or spas for a fresh new look or treatment. Visit one of the village clothing or gift boutiques, or the florist for a unique gift for someone special. You won’t want to miss out on the spring and summer sales that will be happening across the village. Social outings in the village Patio season is just around the corner. There are numerous patios for all occasions surrounding the village of Streetsville. Many of the patios open up the first weekend of May, giving you about four months to relax outdoors and enjoy some delicious pub food and drinks. Embark on a nature walk Streetsville is home to the most breathtakingly beautiful parks and trails in the city. It is the ideal place to go for some quietude, to self-reflect and get our bodies moving. continued on page 6
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Spring is here and I love it!
Streetsville’s Community Newspaper
I am reflecting on spring and the beauty that is beginning to bloom. If we look close we can see the tiny buds that are preparing to bloom. After this harsh winter, it has taken a long time for these tiny buds to emerge. Everything is new and fresh.
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It is a nice feeling to prepare ourselves for the fresh air that is coming. We have the chance to start fresh and new with each “spring”. When we take that deep breath and smell the fresh air, we smell new life! It is beginning all around us……we can to embrace it.
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Culham Trail The David J. Culham Trail is a multi-use trail stretching across the banks of the Credit River. This popular trail attracts people of all ages, from walkers, joggers and runners, to bike riders. The trail is the perfect route for anyone looking to get some exercise or experience the beautiful wilderness. You will be captivated by how peaceful and tranquil it is to journey through the woodlot and experience the spring foliage. Experiencing nature and the great outdoors is a restorative process, which gives you a greater sense of inner peace; helps manage stress, depression and improve overall health. So take the time to breathe in the fresh air, absorb the scenery and venture through Culham Trail!
The story of how Streetsville has grown and developed over the past two centuries is truly astonishing. It is also remarkable to note that many of the iconic residences and buildings in Streetsville have stood there for over a century. On this journey you will have the opportunity to visit and learn about over 25 of Streetsville’s most significant historic landmarks, including Streetsville’s founder Timothy Street’s family home. You will gain insight into Streetsville’s settlement story, beginning back in 1818. The Historical Tour will bring to life Streetsville’s transformational story: how the village gradually transformed from an industrial mill town, into a small business and services centre.
Streetsville Memorial Park Streetsville Memorial Park is located at 355 Church Street, along the banks of the Credit River. Streetsville Memorial Park offers a pedestrian trail, picnic grounds, a softball diamond and a soccer field. A popular attraction is the beautiful bridge that stretches across the Credit River, where hundreds of people pause to admire the beautiful sight daily. In the spring and summer Streetsville Memorial Park is busy with families and friends gathered to enjoy a BBQ feast or picnic lunch and outdoor activities.
Whether you are a history buff, or just looking for some fresh air and exercise, The Historical Walking Tours promise to be an enjoyable and enlightening experience for everyone who comes out. Join Kay Matthews for an unforgettable walkabout this spring and summer. For dates and times visit www.villageofstreetsville.com.
Your children will have a ball in the play area, with various playground equipment set up for them to choose from. Streetsville Outdoor Pool is also located at Streetsville Memorial Park. This 25 metre swimming pool features 6 lanes, a slide and a sun deck. Take your children out for Fun Swim offered daily during the summer months.
Heading further into the spring season, the leafless trees will become alive and the beautiful flowers will begin to bloom. Don’t miss out on this remarkable regrowth and transformation, all the while experiencing the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes along with outdoor activity. Take a walk, jog or hike through Streetsville and discover the beauty of your surrounding environment. For the adventurous types, venture outdoors and explore the picturesque parks and trails in Streetsville. Or if you prefer to be in the centre of all the action, grab a seat on the patio at one of Streetsville’s many bars, restaurants or cafés for an outstanding culinary experience offered in a great environment.
Historical Walking Tour Embrace Streetsville’s long-standing history and take part in the guided Historical Walking Tour through our beautiful village. The Historical Walking Tours are offered May through to October, rain or shine. The tours run for three hours, they are free and no pre-registration is required. The Streetsville Business Improvement Association (BIA) began giving walking tours since 1995. Tour guide Kay Matthews is a history expert, and has led the tours for 15 years.
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Meadowvale Theatre celebrates their 25th Anniversary April 25, 26, 27
The Mississauga Symphony Orchestra presents: The Royal Treatment
Meadowvale Theatre Advisory Board invites everyone to join in the celebration!
The first time they played with us, you roared your approval and begged us to invite them back, so we did! The oldest permanently organized band in the Canadian Armed Forces, the Band of the Royal Regiment of Canada, will be joining Maestro Denis Mastromonaco and the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra on stage at Hammerson Hall on May 10th for a rousing finish to our 2013/14 season. Our guests will play a selection of their favourite pieces for band, as well as joining the symphony for some well-loved orchestral works.
Since opening its doors on April 1st, 1989, the Meadowvale Theatre has played a significant role in the community and has become the “heart of the arts” in Mississauga. The Meadowvale Theatre Advisory Board invites everyone to enjoy three days of exciting live performances, entertainment and fun, family activities as part of the 25th Anniversary Celebration. Meadowvale Theatre’s three-day celebration takes place April 25, 26 and 27 with entertainment and activities for all.
1877 was a difficult year for Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. His short-lived marriage ended, and he was sick and depressed. A wealthy patroness, Mme de Meck, came to his rescue with the proposal to support him with a monthly allowance that freed him from money worries and enabled him to compose in freedom. His mood lifted and among the works he wrote that year was the magnificent Symphony no. 4. The lush, swooning melodies of the fourth movement are sure to make your heart soar with delight.
Friday April 25, 2014 – Canada’s multi-platinum recording artists Billy Talent will host “Sauga Stars” Youth Talent Showcase, featuring an exceptional lineup of performances including Indie band Trouble and Daughter, I Rock with the One, The Cawthra Park Secondary School Repertory Dance Company and Mississauga’s spoken-word collective, We Flip Tables; plus 20 local performers/groups and 5 visual artists. ‘Sauga Stars Youth Talent Showcase will include a free opening reception and art exhibit beginning at 6pm, and performing arts showcase beginning at 7:30pm.This event is open to the community, but free tickets for this event must be reserved in advance by calling 905-615-4270 or online.
The Pines of Rome, written in 1924, is the second of Italian composer Ottorino Respighi’s trilogy of symphonic poems about his beloved Rome. The exciting final movement, “The Pines of the Appian Way”, depicts the arrival of a Roman legion as it enters the city at daybreak. Cymbals crash, trumpets sound, and you will hear the thunder of the soldiers’ feet as they march triumphantly into the city between the rows of pine trees that line the road.
Saturday April 26, 2014 – The “Cavalcade of Entertainment: Music, Dance and Magic” features talent that has adorned the Meadowvale Stage through musical performances for 25 years. The Encore Series, through members of Theatre Unlimited, Meadowvale Music Theatre, City Centre Music Productions and Clarkson Music Theatre perform songs today and from years gone by. Special friends Spritzer, a quartet that recently placed 8th in the world Sweet Adeline competition in Hawaii Guest performances from Sampradaya Dance Creations and Ivy Joy Aguila present dance and song representing our vast cultural identity. Talented Magician Chris Stolz rounds out the evening with an exuberant performance. The “Cavalcade of Entertainment: Music, Dance and Magic” - our sterling anniversary evening starts with a champagne reception for ticket holders at 6:30 pm, with the performing arts showcase beginning at 8:00 pm. Tickets for this event are $35 and may be reserved by calling 905-615-4270 or online.
For a quiet change, the orchestra strings will play the first movement of Antonin Dvorak’s enchanting Serenade for Strings, written in 1875. The exciting finale will be excerpts from Pirates of the Caribbean. The massed sound of the band and orchestra will raise the roof of the hall! Be sure to arrive at 7:15pm for Maestro Mastromonaco’s pre-concert “Meet the Maestro” session in the atrium of the Living Arts Centre. The presentation will include a description of the rich history behind each piece to be performed, and a personal story about why each piece was chosen. Maestro Mastromonaco’s presentations are a fantastic opportunity for music lovers to enhance their concert experience, and a perfect chance to meet your Maestro.
Sunday April 27, 2014 – Community Open House the Meadowvale Theatre Advisory Board invites everyone to visit and experience excellent theatre at the Sunday Open House, featuring, live performances, a free bbq and children’s activities, games and fun. Doors open at 12:00 pm, with a formal cake cutting by Mayor Hazel McCallion and Councillor Pat Saito at 1:00 pm. Free to all and all are welcome!
Tickets start at $30, and can be purchased by calling: 905-306-6000, or by visiting the MSO website at: www.mississaugasymphony.ca. As always, the MSO will perform within the world class acoustics of the Living Art Centre’s Hammerson Hall. 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga ON.
Come join in Meadowvale Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Celebration! The Meadowvale Theatre Advisory Board thanks their many valued sponsors for their support to make this event a celebration for all. Tickets for Friday and Saturday performances may be reserved by calling 905-615-4270 or online. For more information on all 25th anniversary activities, visit www.mt25anniversary.com. Celebrate the past…ignite the future. 25 years of outstanding theatre!
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Streetsville BIA Boundary Expansion
Streetsville Village Square Update
The Streetsville BIA welcomes 49 new members!
By: Lindsay Howe
By: Lindsay Howe
The Streetsville BIA is excited to announce the expansion of its current boundaries.
Plans to revitalize and transform the Streetsville Village Square to improve the quality and functionality of the space are well underway.
The by-law was officially passed by The City of Mississauga on December 11th, 2013. The village BIA has expanded its borders to encompass the north and south end Streetsville. The majority of this new area extends the BIA along Queen Street to Britannia Road in the north, as well as south to the train tracks (just past Reid Drive). The Streetsville BIA welcomes all new members and is happy to reintroduce these merchants to the BIA community.
Phase one of the construction was completed last August, Enersource removed the redundant poles and overhead wires, installing underground wiring. Phase two of the reconstruction is set to begin in April when the snow clears. By the beginning of July the construction will largely be completed, and the road will be re-opened to traffic following the Canada Day weekend. The final completion of all remaining minor site work should be finished by the end of July. The Streetsville Village Square will be transformed into a dynamic gathering place for the whole community.
The boundary expansion has made room for 49 new businesses. This brings the total number of businesses in the Streetsville BIA up to 309! This expansion means a stronger voice for BIA members, infrastructure improvements and stability funding. The expansion has allowed for some of Streetsville’s most thriving businesses to be added to the village boundaries. The Streetsville BIA is now home to an even wider range of businesses and service at your convenience. As the winner of the best BIA Streetscape for three years in a row by Streetscape Mississauga, the Streetsville Village already holds the reputation of one of Mississauga’s most beautiful neighbourhoods. The village BIA takes on many projects and initiatives to keep the streets and parks beautified and clean for its residents. In an effort to provide a consistently beautiful, well-maintained village, the Streetsville BIA will expand their beautification and maintenance plans to encompass the new areas. Beginning in the spring, you can expect to see the same banners, light fixtures, flower boxes and hanging planters on either ends of Queen Street South, and straight across the village.
The work undertaken this spring and summer will include the following upgrades and amenities: - Upgrading services: Electrical connections and potable water - Upgrading street and pedestrian level lighting - Incorporating a sound system for site programming - Resurfacing and re-grading the street - Relocating and refurbishing the Cenotaph Renowned architect Randy Jamieson is the Senior Project Manager, and his design will transform the square into a vibrant gathering place for the whole community. The new square will provide outdoor entertainment for various occasions, with a main stage covered by a canopy, and a quality sound system. More trees and flowers will be added, to increase the natural ambiance of the square and make it more of a green space. The updates and expansion will allow the square to be utilized properly. The outdoor space promises to be green and comfortable, pedestrian friendly, and capable of hosting regular community events and activities.
Roy’s Flowers is one of Streetsville’s longest running businesses. The flower shop was honoured at the AGM this year for an outstanding 35+ years of service. Camille has been with Roy’s Flowers from the very beginning. Roy’s Flowers opened up in 1978, and Camille began working there only a year later. On October 12th, 2012 the original owner Roy retired and Camille took over. Roy’s Flowers was previously a BIA member at their old location at 89 Queen Street, south of Ontario Street. When Roy’s Flowers moved locations to just north of Ontario Street, they were no longer within the official BIA boundaries. The Streetsville BIA congratulates Roy’s Flowers on 35+ years in business, and reintroduces Roy’s Flower to the BIA community.
Many of Streetsville’s most celebrated events and ceremonies already take place at Streetsville Village Square. The revitalization of the square will make it more accessible to host events and accommodate a much larger crowd. When it is completed, Streetsville Village Square will be the perfect setting for movie nights, outdoor concerts, weekend markets, and much more. An added bonus, with the village streets bustling, traffic to local businesses will increase. The new square will be a vibrant and exciting public space for everyone to enjoy and take part in. It will definitely be worth the wait!
Camille is very pleased to become a full BIA member again and looks forward to taking part in the BIA initiatives and enjoying some of the perks that come along with the membership. Camille states, “I am particularly enthusiastic about the streetscape improvements that will be happening across the north end of the village; looking forward to the addition of street banners, lampposts and flowers.” Like many of us, Camille is ecstatic about the upcoming redevelopments to the area, particularly the completion of the village square.
The Streetsville BIA appreciates your patience and understanding during this period of reconstruction. Please note that when the construction commences in April, Main Street Road will be closed, between Queen Street South and Church Street. Rest assured, Main Street will be accessible to pedestrians at all times, and the businesses will remain open. For more information visit www.villageofstreetsville.com. Contact the Streetsville BIA by phone at 905-858-5974 or email info@villageofstreetsville.com.
For more information, or to become a member, visit www.villageofstreetsville.com. Contact the Streetsville BIA by phone at 905-858-5974 or email info@villageofstreetsville.com.
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The Streetsville BIA holds its Annual General Meeting
Toronto MLS Sales Up in February
By: Lindsay Howe
Toronto Real Estate Board President Dianne Usher announced that February 2014 home sales reported by Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® were up by 2.1 per cent compared to the same period last year. Total February sales amounted to 5,731 compared to 5,613 last year.
The Streetsville BIA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on Monday, March 3rd. Despite the bitterly cold weather that night, there were a large number of BIA members and community members who made it out to Vic Johnston Community Centre Banquet Hall. Attendees had the opportunity to meet and greet the other BIA members, enjoy some food and drinks and discuss what 2014 holds for Streetsville.
“Despite the continuation of inclement weather in February, we did see a moderate uptick in sales activity last month. The sales increase was largely driven by resale condominium apartments. New listings of resale condominium apartments were up on a year-over-year basis, giving buyers ample choice. This is in contrast to the listings situation for singles, semis and townhomes, where supply continued to be constrained. Some would-be buyers had difficulty finding a home that met their needs,” said Ms. Usher. “If we see renewed growth in listings for low-rise home types, the pace of sales growth will accelerate as we move through the year,” Ms. Usher continued.
The Streetsville AGM is a great networking and socializing opportunity for the BIA and community members. This is the time to go over important areas of business including budgets, welcoming new members, and informing members of new projects. The Board of Directors each addresses important areas of business from beautification and maintenance plans, to festivals and events, to marketing and promotions. The AGM also provides a good opportunity for members to ask questions and share their views.
The average selling price for February 2014 sales was up by 8.6 per cent to $553,193, compared to the average of $509,396 reported for February 2013. The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Composite Benchmark was up by 7.3 per cent year-over-year. The average sale price in Mississauga for March 2014 was $503,263 according to the MLS statistics on the Toronto Real Estate board MLS system.
Each year at the AGM the Streetsville BIA formally acknowledges the outstanding individuals and businesses that are the cornerstones of our community. In addition to awarding Bruce Daley with the Community Service Award, two of Streetsville’s oldest businesses were also honoured for their remarkable years of service.
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Years of Service Recognition:
Scott Brubacher, Sales Representative at Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty, Brokerage. Phone: 905-821-3200 or visit www.searchstreetsvillehomes.com.
35+ Years of Service Roy’s Flower House was honoured for their commitment to offering the finest floral arrangements and gifts over the past 35 years. 25+ Years of Service The Shop for All Reasons has served the Streetsville community for over 25 years. This family run shop offers unique gifts, home décor, gourmet food and cards for all occasions.
Are your neighbours jealous?
The Streetsville BIA congratulates these outstanding businesses and wishes them many more successful years to come! The Streetsville BIA and its board are always looking for new sponsors, volunteers and new members for its various committees. For more information please contact the Streetsville BIA by phone at 905-858-5974 or email info@villageofstreetsville. com.
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Are Video Games Harming my Child’s Eyes? By Silvia Yeomans, Queen Spectacle
Children have all sorts of handheld devices; from their iPods and smartphones to their different gaming devices that they bring, everywhere. Even to their eye exams.
• TURN ON THE LIGHTS: If the room is too dark, there is too much contrast between the screen and the surrounding area for comfortable vision. If the room is brighter, the contrast is kept to a minimum.
The consensus still remains among most eye care professionals, that video games will not harm your child’s eyes or their vision as long as you follow some simple rules. Even children with great vision sometimes complain of blurred vision when playing video games. That’s because of the prolonged focusing they do when staring at their screens. Even with all that starring, there is usually less strain involved in gaming than in doing close up work such as sewing or reading. Sitting in front of a screen for long periods can leave your eyes feeling dry and strained. If your child has uncorrected hyperopia, myopia or astigmatism, your child’s eyes could be forced to work harder to maintain a clear image when viewing the screen.
• MOVE BACK: Sit away from the screen. Looking at a screen from a distance allows for picture details to appear sharper and better defined and the screen lines and defects will be less apparent. This is a great opportunity to see how your child reacts. If your child insists on playing video games close up, book an eye examination for them with your optometrist; children who like to sit too close to the screen may be nearsighted (myopic).
Your child’s visual skills are necessary for reading and learning. To help ease the strain of video games on your child’s eyes, consider the following tips:
Symptoms like headaches, eye strain, double vision, excessive tearing, pain in the eyes or excessive blinking or squinting can be effects of playing video games, any time you experience these symptoms, you should visit your optometrist for a comprehensive eye examination. Eye exams are covered by OHIP annually for children until they are 20 years of age. Eye examinations are recommended if these symptoms arise. These may also be symptoms of more serious vision problem.
• REDUCE GLARE: Make rooms more comfortable by reducing glare and offering soft overall lighting. • REST: Encourage them to take breaks from games and computer monitors to give eyes a break. Balance their video game time with creative play (not stimulated by a screen).
This is an article that was requested by a client. If you have any questions or would like me to write about a specific topic, email me at silvia@queenspectacle.com.
• 20/20 RULE: We went to a seminar where the guest speaker taught us the 20/20 rule. It is great even for people who spend all day on the computer. Every 20 minutes, look away from the screen and blink 20 times. This will give their eyes a break from staring. Did you know that on average we blink 12 times per minute, but when we’re in front of a screen, we only blink 5 times per minute? Final result: dry eyes. Reminding your child to blink.
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Meadowvale Theatre Advisory Board Presents 25th Anniversary Celebration Meadowvale Theatre
• Full Design & Renovation Services • Wide Selection of Granite & Quartz Countertops • Architectural Millwork & Custom Cabinetry
April 25, 26 and 27 Tickets Now Available
Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 5:00 Sat: 10:00 - 2:00
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Evenings by Appointment
Three days of exciting entertainment!
Call or Visit Our Showroom
FRIDAY - 6:00 pm 'Sauaga Stars! FREE admission, book in advance!
SATURDAY - 6:30 pm A Sterling Night “Cavalcade of Entertainment: Music, Dance and Magic”. Celebrity host - Lisa Horner
Performances by Theatre Unlimited, Meadowvale Music Theatre, City Centre Music Productions, Clarkson Music Theatre, Spritzer, Sampradaya Dance Creations, Ivy Joy Aguila, magician Chris Stolz and more! Tickets $35 inclusive of champagne reception.
SUNDAY, 12 noon – 4 pm – FREE Community Event.
Live theatre and many fun family activities (buskers, face painting, arts and crafts), plus a BBQ hosted by Councillor Pat Saito.
For more information or to reserve your tickets www.mt25anniversary.com mt25anniversary@gmail.com 905-615-4720
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COMMUNITY CORNER Mother’s Day Walk Join in on Sunday, May 11 for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada’s Mother’s Day Walk. The walk will take place at Streetsville Memorial Park. Sign in is at 10 am and will begin at 11 am. Registration is free. For more information visit www. mothersdaywalk.ca or call 1-800-567-8767.
Walk with Nancy Nancy Da Costa, local resident, was diagnosed with Glioblastoma in March of 2013. This tumour is a dangerous type of brain tumour and unfortunately not operable. After 8 long months of radiation and chemotherapy, in hopes of the tumour reducing in size or at minimum remain the same in size, the tumour has unfortunately grown and Nancy’s life expectancy has been shortened.
Canadian Cancer Society 9th Annual Spring Garden Tour Rattray Marsh area of Mississauga Homeowners in the Rattray Marsh Area have graciously agreed to open their beautiful spring gardens to the public for viewing on Sunday, May 25 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to support the fight against cancer. A guest speaker will enlighten garden tour visitors in the grounds of the Bradley House Museum. As well, to further enhance our visitors’ experience, local musicians will perform instrumental music in selected gardens throughout the day. Advanced tickets are $15 and the day of tour $20. For further information please contact the Canadian Cancer Society at 905-608-8411. New writers’ group in Streetsville – the Streetsville Literary Circle Open to all writers interested in honing their writing skills in the company of other writers. For more information contact Cheryl Antao-Xavier at 905-5676348.
Nancy’s oncologist has advised that the best treatment possible is a medication called AVASTIN. Although not a cure, the hope is that it will extend Nancy’s life.
Genealogy Workshop This workshop will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Heritage Mississauga, 1921 Dundas Street West, Mississauga. Speaker Ruth Blair will discuss the topics “The Genealogy Organization Top Ten List” and “Five Things You Need To Know Before Writing Your Family History”. For more info please call 905-828-8411 Ext. 0.
This medication however, is not funded by the Ontario government and Nancy’s private insurance has denied the claim for coverage. As a result of no other public or private funding, Nancy and her husband Joe are faced with the astronomical cost of almost $10,000 a month for this life extending medication indefinitely. Nancy’s family and friends have chosen to help raise funds for Nancy and her Husband, Joe to offset the cost of this necessary, life extending medication. On February 22nd 2014, at South Common Mall in Mississauga, Nancy’s friends and family held a Walk With Me, Walk-A-Thon in support of Nancy Da Costa’s, Avastin Fund. Nancy and her husband Joe would like to extend their sincere gratitude to each and every individual who pledged, walked, and/or provided raffle prizes in support of Nancy. “The response from the community has been overwhelming, thank you from the bottom of our hearts” says Da Costa. They would like to further thank Councillor George Carlson (City of Mississauga Ward 11) for being the event’s Master of Ceremonies. “We continue to hear such great reports from those in attendance” (Heather Byce). Thank you for making the time to attend the event. Finally, to Nancy’s work family at Mainway Hunter Creighton Insurance Inc. (MHC)... a special thank you to Nancy’s employers who matched all employee donations raised, resulting in a $10,000 donation collectively. Nancy’s Walk With Me, Walk–A-Thon raised $25,765. What a tremendous success! Since November, they have raised $71,035, through the WalkA-Thon and online donations. These funds will enable Nancy to have 16 treatments or 8 months of treatments. Nancy says, “Thank you to everyone who has a continued to support my Avastin Fund, I can’t believe the generosity of my family, friends and those I have never met before.... the support and love people have demonstrated is truly amazing.... Thank you from the bottom of my heart”. Nancy further states, “The Walk-A-Thon was one of the best days I have had in a long time; it was nice to be able to re-connect with my family and friends”. To make a donation visit www.gofundme.com/Nancys-Avastin-Fund
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Ward 11 Update
By Councillor George Carlson City of Mississauga’s NEW Yard Maintenance Subsidy program During the spring and summer seasons, you will probably find yourself quite busy with yard maintenance work. If you are a senior or individual with a disability and you require financial assistance with your yard maintenance costs, I would encourage you to apply for the City’s expanded Yard Maintenance Subsidy program. The City’s existing Snow Removal Subsidy program, provided to seniors and individuals with disabilities, has been expanded to cover grass cutting as well. The expanded subsidy program is now called the Yard Maintenance Subsidy program. The expanded subsidy covers snow clearing and grass cutting services, and you must submit your receipts to the City for grass cutting or snow removal services that you receive.
After a very long winter, the spring season is finally upon us and so is Earth Week 2014. Earth Week is the largest environmental event celebrated all over the world. Over 6 million Canadians join 1 billion people in over 170 countries to participate in Earth Week events. There are many great Earth Week events that will be held across Mississauga and in the Ward 11 community. This is a great opportunity for you to help keep our City clean and green. This year, Earth Week runs from April 16 – April 22, 2014 (Earth Day is April 22, 2014). Be sure to bring your family and friends and check out these great local environmental events: 20-Minute Makeover- Tuesday, April 22nd at 2pm Join the thousands across Ontario who will volunteer for 20 minutes to pick up litter around their workplace, school or community. To participate in the 20-Minute Makeover, choose a location in your community and form a clean-up group with family, friends, or colleagues; you may also participate individually if you wish. Transit Litter Blitz- Thursday, April 24th at 7am If you take MiWay transit, Transit Security Officers will be conducting a litter awareness blitz at various transit terminals across the City, so be sure to participate if you are able to.
This subsidy is offered to seniors and individuals with disabilities who receive government income supplements, such as the Guaranteed Income Supplement and the Ontario Disability Support Program. An applicant is ineligible if there are other people living in the home who are able to do yard maintenance and snow removal. The maximum subsidy that will be provided to each eligible resident is $200, and the subsidy period runs from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015. Applications must be submitted to the City’s Finance Division no later than April 30, 2015.
One Million Trees Celebration- Saturday, April 26th at 9:30am Join the City of Mississauga and partners to celebrate the progress has been made in the One Million Trees Mississauga planting program. One Million Trees Mississauga is a 20-year program to encourage residents, schools, community groups, and businesses to join the City’s tree planting efforts to plant more trees on both public and private lands in Mississauga. Bring your friends and family to Spruce Park (280 Angelene Street) on Saturday, April 26th at 9:30am and enjoy tree plantings, environmental booths and hands-on activities such as a building your own bird house.
If you would like more information about Earth Week events in Mississauga, please visit the City’s website at, www.mississauga.ca/earthdays. For more information about the expanded Yard Waste Subsidy program, please call 3-1-1or visit www. mississauga.ca/portal/residents/seasonalservices. As always, if you need any assistance on this or any other municipal matter, please don’t hesitate to call my office at 905-896-5011, or e-mail at george.carlson@mississauga.ca.
3rd Annual Village Litter Blitz- Sunday, May 4th 2pm – 4pm Join Councillor Carlson, MP Brad Butt, MPP Bob Delaney, and Streetsville service groups (B.I.A., Cadets, Rotary, Lions Club, Scouts, and others) to help clean up litter in and around downtown Streetsville. Last year’s event was a great success, with over 150 community volunteers cleaning up over 2 tonnes of garbage and recyclables in just 2 hours! The event will begin at 2pm at Centre Plaza (128 Queen St. S.), where participants can join us for coffee, donuts, etc., before heading out to begin the cleanup. The event will conclude at 4pm and everyone can join us back at Centre Plaza for pizza, refreshments, and prizes! Elementary and high school students will receive credit for volunteer hours completed. Please bring your volunteer forms for signing. We will also be collecting items for the local food bank, so please bring some non-perishable food items if you are able. For more information, please call my office at 905-896-5011, or e-mail at george. carlson@mississauga.ca
Holly’s Tips: Pricing your home to sell How much your home is worth to you versus how much it is worth in the real estate market can be two different numbers. If you’re planning to sell your home, one of the most important decisions to make is price. Here are a few guidelines to help you put that ‘price tag’ on your home. • Pricing your home ‘just right’ will ensure that your home will be appraised at approximately the same values – meaning potential buyers can effectively secure financing. • The best way to determine the price you should put on your home? It’s best to look at recent, comparable sales in your neighbourhood and surrounding area. Target those comparables within a quarter to half mile radius around your home. (It helps if the homes chosen for comparables are in the same school district). Your real estate agent can put together this information for you. • The criteria for comparable homes; square footage, number of bedrooms, similar age, condition and style with comparable features and upgrades. • Once you have reviewed the comparables in your area, your agent can help you decide how your home measures up against each. As well, your agent can objectively guide you through the process of determining whether those aspects of your home which you consider ‘special’ or ‘unique’ will hold the same appeal for today’s home buyer. • Your real estate agent can also provide all the important information on market conditions and will point out any special features or deficits or your home and property that might affect your listing price.
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Bread and Honey old and new there is something for you!
The Bread & Honey Festival Rotary Consumer Market Home Show 2014
By Deanne Clipperton
The Bread & Honey Festival Rotary Consumer Market Home Show takes place June 7th and 8th, 2014 inside the Vic Johnston Arena.
The first weekend in June promises to be a great one as the Streetsville Founders’ Bread and Honey Festival will celebrate its 42nd birthday. It has grown to be ranked as one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario. It is now the second largest and longest running festival in Ontario, second only to the CNE. But it is still the only one with free Bread and Honey!
The Bread and Honey Festival attracts over 25,000 in the span of two days! An added benefit is that the proceeds go right back into the community. This is your opportunity to give back to the community by supporting this Rotary project.
This year’s festival promises many old favourite attractions but will also offer many new things to look forward too. The main stage will be offering live entertainment until 8:30 pm in the evenings which will be followed by some Electronic Dance Music. The beer garden, which has a long history with the festival, will be open this year on Friday night for a few hours of fun and socializing.
For the low price of $395, you are provided with everything you need to showcase your business or organization. This includes: • Wireless Internet • An 8’ x 10’ fully draped professional looking booth • One 15 amp electrical outlet, if needed • Fully licensed and bonded security supervision during non-show hours • Improved show advertising • Comfort and protection from the outdoors • Exclusive exhibitor lounge and washrooms • Free pancake breakfast on Sunday morning • Free exhibitor secured parking for two vehicles, within 100 metres of the show • Drive into show access for display setup and removal • Table and chair rentals as needed at cost • The warm feeling that you are helping to support worthwhile community projects such as Credit Valley Hospital, Easter Seals, local Schools, Vic Johnston Community Centre, etc.
On Saturday after you watch the parade be sure to make your way down to the park to visit the Lions carnival rides and catch the Princesses from Frozen on the Kids stage. After that, visit some exotic animals from the Bowmanville Zoo and hop on a camel for a ride. Beach volleyball is also making a debut this year. Registrations are now being accepted. So, if you want to have some fun in the sun and sand sign your team up today! You can also join in the celebration of Mississauga’s 40th anniversary by visiting a display of the Mayor’s memorabilia in the community hall. At 1:00 pm there will be a tribute to Mayor Hazel McCallion as she sets to retire at the end of this year. Following the tribute, the Streetsville Lions Club and The Mississauga Booster will be presenting the Sam McCallion Volunteer of the Year award to this year’s deserving recipient. This will be a great venue for the public recognition of volunteerism as Sam McCallion was a dedicated volunteer and one of the cofounders of the festival.
Space is limited. Register now to avoid the disappointment of having your preferred booth location taken! Send in the registration form and cheque made payable to: The Streetsville Rotary Club. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (905) 567-6909 ex. 22 & ask for Michelle or Sue.
So be sure not to miss out on a great weekend June 6-8! Whatever your interests, there is something for everyone!
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Family Fables - Winter Adventures in the North By Deanne Clipperton
I am finding it increasingly difficult to keep the kids active and unplugged as the Artic vortex continues a strong hold on us. When it is too cold to let the kids go out to play it is even more difficult to keep them and me from climbing the walls.
The next day we visited Matthews Sugar Bush and had our own horse drawn sleigh ride through their 210 acres. It was magical; it had snowed the night before and was snowing as we made our way through the snow covered bush that has been farmed for over a century. We had maple syrup toffee, maple syrup cotton candy and purchased a warm bottle of maple syrup to bring home. The kids did some climbing and sliding down some large snow hills and we finished the day and the Olympic events with skating on the way back home before bed. We had planned to try some ice fishing but North Bay was sold out of bait. So, that activity and the snowmobile ride to the hut will have to wait till next year, or sometime this summer if the weather continues as it has! The last event in our fun outdoor adventure was the moon light walk! It is easy to be active and unplugged when the weather cooperates and the spirit of adventure takes over! But we are ready for some warmer spring adventures!! Spring are you out there??
The winter when it is cooperating is a great time to explore the unknown and try new things and be active. Over the March Break we were able to try some new things as the temperatures was higher than -10. We created and completed a nature scavenger hunt along the Culham Trail and we walked on the frozen Credit River with friends and played in the snow. Crazy as it sounds, we travelled to North Bay, why you ask, and did we go further north when we have had enough of our own right here in the village? We went to visit Grandma and Grandpa, my husband’s family and with the visit came many new adventures for us. We experienced our own Olympics and tried out a number of new activities. We snow shoed along a trail lead by one of the three kids, each taking turns grudgingly. The leader, followed the markers and led us around a 1.5 km loop through a beautiful snow covered forest. We returned our snowshoes and had some lunch and then strapped on some cross country skis. We did not venture along the trails for this event as we stayed in the open field to get the hang of it. Todd did not put on ski’s as he was the” lifter upper” when the skis got tangled and the kids could not get up on their own. I had mine off for a while and was assisting with the lifting then decided to put some on myself, maybe not a good idea, I too needed a lift up ! All in good fun, the kids had a great time! Mckenzie took her time and got the hang of cross country skiing and now wants to get her own skis. Graydon looked like he was trying to win the giant slalom, knees and body bent over digging in deep with the poles. Nolan as usual just wanted to go as fast as he could and kept getting tangled up, his event would be the biathlon! The day ended with a pizza dinner out and a few games of pool with dad and grandpa.
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Planning for a long life As a result of gains in life expectancy, most of us can plan on living longer. Today’s 65-year-olds can expect to live 17 to 20 years beyond retirement (on average)1. Even more telling, an increasing number of Canadians are reaching the age of 100. Between 2006 and 2011, the rate of population growth for this age group was 25.7%, the second most rapidly growing age group among all age groups after those aged 60 to 64 (which increased by 29.1%)2. C
The odds that you’ll live a long and healthy life after retirement are solidly in your favour – and getting better year to year. That is good news – especially if you begin to plan now for all those extra retirement years. Here are some tips to get you on track for a long and comfortable retirement. • Look at your retirement from every angle and decide on your desired lifestyle. • Enhance your expected income from investments held within an RRSP with a complementary portfolio of RRSP-eligible investments held with your RRSPs plus non-registered investments.
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Richard Blake of Investors Group, hosted a Business Owners Breakfast Wednesday, March 19th It was an informative morning as businesses learned financial concepts and strategies aimed at improving the financial success of their business. They will hold their next presentation in May. Sandra Pitts presented a plague recognizing Investors Group Mississauga West’s active participation in community involvement.
• Assess your essential and discretionary spending requirements and adopt an investment strategy that will cover your needs. Include planning for such essential expenses as housing, food, clothing and medical treatments and for such discretionary expenses as travel, dining out, a new car, and so on. Take into account that your need for discretionary funds is likely to diminish over time and your need for essential expenses will probably rise as you age.
• After retirement, manage your retirement savings based on the amount of your savings, the average return on your investments, and the number of years you plan to make withdrawals.
Restyling • Repairs • Storage • New Leather and Shearling Jackets Gloves • Handbags • Wallets Do not dispose of your used or inherited fur coats or jackets. This long time Mississauga Furrier will bring new life to them. We saw an older mink coat, sheared and remodeled into an elegant reversible raincoat.
• Shelter excess capital and maximize the value of your estate with life insurance. Consider a life annuity that will provide a guaranteed regular income no matter how long you live.
ABOUT FUR STORAGE Fur hates heat. It is not the actual hair that is affected, it is the hide or leather that can dry out, become stiff and crack. The optimum storage temperature is 45 degrees F. and 50% humidity. In Bazinas Furs’ storage vaults, the room is dark which prevents bleaching and fading of the colour. Moths and insects cannot survive at that temperature. Furs that are properly stored during hot weather can last up to fifty years or more.
• Be sure to protect your income (and your spouse’s) with life insurance and supplementary disability, critical illness and long-term care health insurance. • Regularly assess your plan – checking investment performance, changes in your expense levels and any other factors that can impact your level or years of income during retirement – and revise as required.
If you decide not to use a professional storage facility, do not store your coat in a cedar closet or chest. The oils can harm the fur. Keep the furs in the coolest closet possible and always in the dark. Check frequently for insect activity - especially moths.
It’s great to know you can plan to enjoy years and years of retirement. It’s even better to know – without doubt – that your retirement income will match your retirement dreams for all your retirement years. Your professional advisor can help make sure that happens. 1 The Daily (Statistics Canada), Monday Sept. 27, 2004 – based on 2002 mortality rates 2 The Daily (Statistics Canada), Tuesday, May 29, 2012
This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.
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Celebrating Our Earth: Earth Day 2014 By: Lindsay Howe
Earth Day takes place on Tuesday, April 22. Each year on Earth Day people all over the world are challenged to make positive changes to their daily habits. We all share the same planet and are each responsible for what we use and how we us it. When we use less natural resources, we help to ensure there are enough resources to go around, therefore future generations won’t run out of essential things such as clean water, air and soil. While Earth Day happens only once a year, we should celebrate our Earth on a daily basis and treat every day as though it were Earth Day. Making Earth-Friendly Choices Earth Day is the time to start making more environmentally conscious choices to keep our planet clean and fix some of the damage that has been done to our environment. Easy Earth-friendly changes include: switching to energy efficient light bulbs, using less water, walking or cycling more and buying local produce and foods. Avoid bottled water by buying and using a reusable water bottle.
Be Part of the Solution Earth day serves as a reminder to think about how we can help resolve environmental challenges by taking action to protect our planet. It is our responsibility to learn about biodiversity and take measures to help preserve the plants and animals around us. It is imperative that we rethink the way we use things and make it our objective to use less. The lifestyle choices we make are most often based on habit and convenience. We all have bad habits to break when it comes to living a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Something as simple as leaving reusable grocery bags in your car so you don’t forget to bring them to the grocery store can go a long way to help erase your carbon footprint. We can all do our part to help ensure a healthy planet for generations to come.
Recycling is a simple yet important way to reduce the pollution caused by waste. When we recycle we save energy, reduce pollution and preserve our natural resources. By creating a compost pile for our food scraps we reduce the amount of trash that goes into landfills. Composting also helps create rich soil for gardening. A popular Earth Day experience for all ages is planting trees. Not only do trees improve biodiversity and provide habitats for wildlife, trees also help keep the air clean by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Another way to get involved is to join a community initiative to pick up litter, helping to keep the environment free of contaminants.
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Vic Johnston Summer 4 on 4 Boys and Girls Hockey
12 weeks of hockey starting Monday April 28th House League/Select/Rep Mixed
Mondays • 7/8 yr olds – 6pm and 7pm • 11/12yr olds – 8pm and 9pm Wednesday • 9/10 yr olds – 6pm and 7pm • 13/14yr olds – 8pm and 9pm Thursday • 15 to 17 yr olds – 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm
All games are 2 x 22 minute running time periods No body checking • Jerseys are supplied by the league
Individual and team applications are being taken at the Vic Johnston Arena
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Value For Money Investing Get value from your advisor. Cost do matter! I am not a farmer...so why do I have silos? Many clients first approach us because they are unhappy with their current investment situation. Sure, they have concerns about when they can retire, how much should they be saving, or if they are minimizing their tax liability each year, but invariably, they are very concerned about what investments they have and what they should have. It is this need to discuss their investments that leads to an important challenge.
they believe is best for you. In other words, they need not help you with advice about a particular security, since they is going to buy it for you. Unfortunately, portfolio managers have traditionally only been available to those households with assets in excess of one million dollars to invest, so the majority of households in this country get ALL their investment advice from SALESPERSONS. To make matters worse, because of the siloing, the salesperson’s advice is only able to consider the security types they are registered for within these self containing channels. Why is all this important? Well, if you are speaking to a financial planner that is licensed as an insurance representative, do not be surprised that the ideal solution for your situation is an insurance product. It is what they are licensed to sell. If talking to a broker about your financial planning needs, do not be surprised that they do not suggest discretionary money management. They are licensed otherwise. And do not expect to be passed easily to a different advisor in a different silo, since controlling the client is the source of the revenue to the advisor.
To offer advice on an investment security in Ontario (for all effective purposes, this means all of Canada as well), you must be registered. An unapproved person cannot comment on a specific security, to a specific individual, since it might lead to a buy or a sell of the investment. You must be registered to give ADVICE about a specific investment. In Ontario (Canada) there is no securities registration available for Advice Only, so in most cases your advisor must be prepared to buy and sell as well. This situation is aggravated by your advisor needing to register in a certain category of securities or services. ‘Silos’ is the description I have for the vertical sales channels in the investment world through which advisors are registered. In the simplest terms, at the retail level, let’s consider there to be four silos with four regulators: Mutual funds, Brokerage, Insurance and Portfolio Managers. Your advisor must belong to a company or organization that is in itself registered with the four regulators. Your advisor has a duty to their sponsor organization before and above their duty to you.
Since you have less than one million to invest, you look for a “financial planner” in one of three retail channels accessible to you. Understanding the salesperson quandary, you may also consider a fee-only planner, who is proudly not registered to provide security specific advice. The mutual fund registered advisor, the “financial planner”, can thus comment on any and all mutual funds sold in Canada, but not any other securities. Insurance agents, as the “financial planner”, have a broader hand in providing nonsecurity related financial planning, since the Insurance regulators allow financial plans to be charged for. However, non-insurance related products like mutual funds, stocks, bonds and ETFs cannot be discussed. Brokers, the IIROC “financial planner”, on the other hand may discuss, stocks, bonds, ETFs and mutual funds but not insurance products unless they are also licensed. Thus, brokers have good breadth compared to mutual fund and insurance only advisors. However all three suffer three fatal flaws. 1) Their primary responsibility is to their sponsor not their client; 2) Their sponsor is a sales organization; and 3) Their test of suitability of the investment for you does not preclude them from seeking the best for them as well.
The regulators are the only path for registration. You may have noted that three of the four channels are thus “Salespersons”. So again, in order to be able to discuss an investment security with you, the advisor must be registered to sell you something. The only exception to this, is a portfolio manager, who is not registered to sell to you, they are approved to take over your assets and do what
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An Advice for a Fee or your Fee-only planner cannot discuss any type of individual security with you, even if fully qualified to do so, due to lack of registration. Their solution is usually to manage the relationship with the registered securities person to access all the advice you need on individual securities, without exposure to a sales process, ensuring you obtain investments good for you, not them and do so at a price reflective of the value received.
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Fitness at its finest: Gymify’s Grand Opening has arrived
TMFB Gatsby Event
By: Lindsay Howe
An evening of glamour and excitement for The Mississauga Food Bank will take place June 12th at the beautiful Holcim Waterfront Estate. Guests are encouraged to wear period clothing and upon arrival, have their photos taken with a display of Gatsby era vintage automobiles in front of the main building. Dinner will be served in a unique outdoor setting, encouraging guests to enjoy the beauty of the 1937 era estate. Master of Ceremonies Mike Bullard, radio host and all around amazing entertainer, will keep the action flowing and the guests laughing! The 27 member Toronto All Star Big Band will have toes tapping while guests dance under a huge marquee. The evening will end with a spectacular fireworks display set to music on the shores of Lake Ontario. All proceeds will go directly to the purchase of milk for The Mississauga Food Bank , supplied at cost, by Rabba Fine Foods. 31,000 children use food banks every month and milk is an essential part of their diet. Thank you to Lead Sponsor, Mississauga Honda, for launching this year’s event as well as our other key sponsors: Mattamy Homes, Tim Hortons, Precise Parklink, Sedona Lifestyles, Waste Management and Queen Spectacle. Special patrons include Annie Capponi and Robert Butt as well as the Meadowvale and Streetsville Rotary Clubs. To purchase one of the few remaining tickets, or to make a donation to the Milk Fund, please contact Carolyn Parrish, V.P. Of The Mississauga Food Bank at cparrish@rogers.com or 905 896 0330.
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At the end of last month, Gymify officially opened its doors in Centre Plaza. Gymify is conveniently located in the heart of the village, making this new fitness studio walking or biking distance for those of us who live or work in the Streetsville area. Come check out Gymify’s quality facility, with the latest generation of equipment. Already, many people in the village are taking advantage of Gymify’s convenient location, and a membership rate that is affordable. Not only is Gymify the only gym facility in Streetsville, but they also offer a fully automated, secure facility open 24/7. With their full security system, you can access the facility anytime any day, even holidays. The benefits of becoming a Gymify member don’t stop there. An added bonus, Gymify members gain free access to Wi-Fi and computers in the lounge area. You can enjoy a complimentary coffee while you relax in the lounge before or after your workout. Gymify’s management and staff are not interested in pushing sales. They offer their clients flexible options. You can register and manage your account online, make payments and receive customer support. On top of which, there is no contracts or hidden cancellations fees. Gymify is also a personal trainer-friendly facility. Personal trainers can bring in their clients, or members can bring in their personal trainers with no overhead, as long as they are both members. Visit Gymify’s fitness studio and see why many community members are making the switch to Gymify. Gymify is located in the Centre Plaza at 128 Queen Street South, Unit 24. For more information contact by phone 905-997-7399 or toll free at 1-855-5GYMIFY. Visit Gymify online at www.gymify.me.
Community Service Award Recipient: Honouring Bruce Daley for his dedication and philanthropy By: Lindsay Howe
A remarkable individual was honoured at the Streetsville BIA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 3rd. Bruce Daley received the Community Service Award for his outstanding contributions to the community over the past 40 years. Bruce is very proud to make a difference through volunteering, and giving back to the community. For over 15 years Bruce has been heavily involved with the Streetsville BIA, sitting on the board of directors in several roles. He has served on the Rotary Club of Streetsville for 35 years and was President from 1985 to 1986. Bruce is a big supporter of each of Streetsville’s annual events, giving generously to the Bread and Honey Festival, Canada Day Celebrations and the Santa Claus Parade. His charitable efforts extend to sponsoring numerous sport teams and participating in School Co-op Programs. Bruce’s dedication and hard work was also recognized in 2011 when he won the Years of Service Award for reaching the milestone of 40 Years of Business. In 1975 Bruce first opened a Shell station in Streetsville, where he worked over 85 hours a week. Twenty years later, Bruce decided to venture on his own and opened Daley’s Auto Service. This family owned and operated shop is located in Centre Plaza. Bruce also operates Christmas tree sales in Centre Plaza during the holiday season. Countless families in Streetsville and across Mississauga count on Bruce’s beautiful, fresh trees from the east coast as their family Christmas tree. This year Bruce will be taking a step back from his many commitments, and begin enjoying his retirement. Bruce will officially retire from his business at Daley’s Auto Service in May. Bruce is proud to announce that his trusty colleague Troy will be taking over his business. As for Bruce, he has purchased a trailer and plans on travelling to the east coast. He also looks forward to spending more quality time with his granddaughter. The Streetsville BIA and village community thanks Bruce for his many years of service and congratulates him on his retirement. For expert, and trustworthy car repairs, visit Daley’s Auto Service located 169 Crumbie Street, Unit 12. Contact by phone at 905-826-1512
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2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY
May 24th
Historical Walking Tour
JUNE
June 6th-8th June 15th
Bread & Honey Festival Historical Walking Tour
JULY
July 1st July 13th
Canada Day Celebrations Historical Walking Tour
AUGUST Aug. 22nd
Historical Candlelight Walking Tour
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 8th – Oct. 5th Sept. 20th
OCTOBER Oct. 5th Oct. 25th
Historical Walking Tour Halloween in the Village
NOVEMBER Nov. 6th Nov. 11th Nov. 24th Nov. 28th Nov. 30th
Taste of Streetsville Historical Walking Tour
Retailers Open House Remembrance Day Christmas Window Contest Tree Lighting Ceremony Mississauga Santa Claus Parade
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