Humber Happenings 7#3, Autumn 2014 by Media Matters

HUMBER HAPPENINGS A Community Publication by the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association

Autumn 2014

City’s 2014 election a tone-setting vote.

Transforming Toronto Cover Stor y!

WATERFRONT GATHERING

Festival and Farmers’ Market merge.

COMPETING VISIONS T.O. politicians get ready.

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HUMBER HAPPENINGS

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3rd annual Waterfront Festival merges with Farmers’ Market.

A Community Publication by the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association

13 SERVED WITH CARE

Community-centric grocer delivers tailor-made food options for HBS.

16 DECISION TIME

Humber Happenings covers the transit issues central to the 2014 municipal.

our community

president’s message Election season, community successes and the Waterfront Festival.

news & Events

Gems 2014 winners announced at Gala, Milczyn elected as new MPP.

20 HBSCA Position Statement The HBSCA sets the context for the issues facing HBS in the fall municipal election.

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Welcome By Andrew Ardizzi

22 FOOD FOR THOUGHT By Dr. Max & Mira Wassef

24 Health & Wellness By Dr. Maureen Henderson

HUMBER HAPPENINGS A Community Publication by the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association

Autumn 2014

City’s 2014 election a tone-setting vote.

Transforming Toronto Cover Story!

WATERFRONT GATHERING

Festival and Farmers’ Market merge.

COMPETING VISIONS T.O. politicians get ready.

NEIGHBOURHOOD GROCER European-style market in HBS.

ON THE Cover: View of Humber Bay Shores from Humber Bay Park East. Butterfly photo courtesy of © iStockPhoto.com/CathyKeifer

Other cover photos, from left: The 3rd annual Waterfront Festival was held on Aug. 9th; Toronto’s mayoral hopefuls prepare for the October election (© Pooyan Tabatabaei); Rabba injects European-style grocery options into HBS.

26 Ask Dr. Ghazi By Dr. Farzad Ghazi

28 Hill Happenings By MP Bernard Trottier

30 LAKESHORE VIEW By MPP Peter Milczyn

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HUMBER HAPPENINGS

Welcome

The End is a Beginning Despite this chapter’s end, HBS’ story vibrantly continues on. by andrew ardizzI

little over a year-and-ahalf ago I was given the opportunity to become the editor of the magazine you’re currently holding. In that time I’ve had the chance to meet so many different people living in the community, especially those I’ve been lucky enough to feature. You all have so many great stories, and it’s been a pleasure to tell them. Sadly though, this will be my final issue of Humber Happenings. As editor I’ve tried to highlight the people, businesses and causes that have best reflected the community. Over the last year I’ve gotten to know some of you while putting a piece of myself into each article I’ve written, and then maybe by some extension you might have gotten to know me a little bit as well. I’ve tried to champion the community, and I hope I’ve accomplished at least that. First and foremost, I need to thank both the Media Matters team and HBSCA, because without both parties I would never have had this opportunity and you wouldn’t have this magazine to hold. To-

gether we’ve worked and rebuilt this publication following a year-long hiatus to what I feel is a very strong magazine. And I know the magazine’s new editor will continue that tradition. Before I sign off, I’ll leave you with these thoughts. We all work hard to build lives for ourselves and those close to us. It’s hard to truly know where we’re going, much less where we’ll end up. Much like Humber Bay Shores, life is worth exploring. It’s worth experiencing. Each day I’ve tried to learn something new, always growing and integrating little things from everyone I meet that I carry with me. I’ve learned so much from you all, and for that I thank you. In closing, I’ll leave you with this note, which is something I fumbled upon years ago: Nothing is impossible or hard to master. Rather, if you’ve the will to pursue a goal, nothing is out of your reach. HH

Much like Humber Bay Shores, life is worth exploring. It’s worth experiencing.

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Andrew Ardizzi is the editor of Humber Happenings and can be reached by email at humberhappenings@mediamatters.ca or by phone at 905-370-0101.

Autumn Issue 2014 Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association Board of Directors President Jim Reekie, Palace Place Vice President Don Henderson, Bal Harbour Treasurer Jay Perry, Nevis Secretary Tom Arkay, Palace Pier Past President Judi Richter-Jacobs, Players Club Director Laura Nash, Marina del Rey Phase III Director Bill Scott, Hearthstone Director Alex Smyth, Players Club Director Horst Richter, Marina del Rey Phase II Director Wayne Lakey, Grenadier Landing Director Jim Faichnie, Waterford Director Jonathan Isaacs, Marina del Rey Phase I Director Brian Stevens, Voyager I & II Director Tim Owen, Grand Harbour Director Kathryn Winter, Grand Harbour Director Simone Purboo, Explorer Director Lida Preyma, Newport Beach Director Michael Adamovich, Nautilus Strategic Planning Initiative Coordinators Planning & Infrastructure Jim Reekie Building Community Sharon Jazzar Communications & Outreach Jay Perry Email board members at hbscaboard@rogers.com Humber Happenings produced by Editor Andrew Ardizzi Art Director Daniela Luberto Assistant Editor Melissa Hayes Writers Bernard Trottier, Peter Milczyn, Dr. Maureen Henderson, Dr. Farzad Ghazi Dr. Dr. Mira Wessef & Max Wessef, Jim Reekie Intern Candace Taylor Advertising Jay Perry: 416-587-1748 / jayperry@a-b-c-inc.com Media Matters Inc. President Darryl Simmons Editorial Director Mike Davey VP Industry Relations & Advertising Gloria Mann Director of Sales & Marketing Ellen Smith Marketing Assistant Will Jacques

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PRESIDENT’S message

Coming Up With the fall election on the horizon we need to remind ourselves of how far HBS has come, what we’ve accomplished and where we’re headed.

by Jim Reekie

he fall municipal election is right around the corner, and each of us across Humber Bay Shores has a responsbility to make the concerns we have about our community known to each other and our political representatives.

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As President of the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association (HBSCA), I would like to take the time to thank the City of Toronto and our city councillor for so much help on projects that have been completed in our community. We have worked very closely with the TTC,

Toronto Police, and the Traffic Planning, Parking Enforcement and Toronto Parks departments. Some of these projects include: • Renovated washrooms in Humber Bay Park East and West. • New bike rack in Humber Bay Park

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West near the Farmers’ Market. • Working with Toronto Hydro to address potential supply issues as the community grows, both to condos and within the parks for events. To better control the traffic on Legion Road, Waterfront Drive, Palace Pier Court and Marine Parade Drive on the north side, “No Stopping” will go into effect at the end of August. We are also undertaking traffic studies for parking, traffic and speeding in our community. We have made additional arrangements for weekly street cleanings on Marine Parade Drive. Projects currently underway include: • Working with Parks on a large scale Humber Bay Shores Park Master Plan, including the gardens and other types of planting, the trail, bike lanes, signage and the ponds in HBS Park East.

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I would like to thank all the volunteers, vendors and the organizing committee. the community grows. Our 145 express bus to the City Centre continues to get busier. • Regular meetings with construction site managers to work on is-

sues of cleanliness of their sites, street cleaning, parking and the new roads coming in our community. • Ongoing walkabouts in the community with the Councillor’s office to work on issues. Our 3rd Annual Waterfront Festival was held on Saturday, Aug. 9th. This year we’ve taken the Festival from the Park to the Street. It was very successful and the weather man helped out, bringing us a very sunny and hot summer day. I would like to thank all the volunteers, vendors and the organizing committee. The HBSCA especially would like to extend their thanks to all who attended. We plan on starting work on next year’s festival in a few months time. HH Jim is presently the HBSCA president and has served on the board since 2004. He is retired from a career working in the Toronto District School Board.

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Trottier honours local businesses, organizations at annual Gems gala Etobicoke-Lakeshore’s local gems shone their brightest at a recent gala honouring the customer service efforts of small business and community organizations. The 2014 Gems of Etobicoke-Lakeshore was held July 10, 2014 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3 on 8th Street, and honoured the riding’s brightest businesses and organizations. Altogether 14 Gems awards were handed out across Etobicoke-Lakeshore, spread between the north and south halves of the community. “What’s interesting about Etobicoke-Lakeshore is that there are a lot of businesses, which makes the area a pretty interesting place to live, play and work,” says Etobicoke-Lakeshore MP Bernard Trottier. “It’s a good shot in the arm for local businesses and I think that because we have so many of them this encourages everyone to shop locally.” Awards were handed out for best Restaurant (Canadian Restaurant & Banquet Hall; Il Paesano Pizzeria), Food Service (Tartistry; Lakeshore Super Submarine), Retail (Oleander Floral Designs; Mimico Pharmacy), Culture & Recreation (MABELLEarts; The Village Mosaic), Service Business (Salon Allure; Cruise Holidays/Humber Bay Travel), Community Service (Premier Homecare Services; Kassel’s Pharmacy) and New Business (The Pie Commission; Maurya East Indian Roti). The Gems of Etobicoke-Lakeshore follows in the spirit of the Gems of Lakeshore that were previously organized by former EtobicokeLakeshore MPP Laurel Broten. Trottier felt motivated to continue her leg-

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Fourteen local businesses from across Etobicoke-Lakeshore were honoured for their commitments to customer service at the 2014 Gems of EtobicokeLakeshore gala held July 10.

acy along with then-MPP Doug Holyday in the hopes of promoting the community, expanding the awards to be inclusive of small business and community organizations with respect to customer service. Trottier, who going forward will be working with newly elected Liberal MPP Peter Milczyn on the 2015 awards, believes the gala will encourage the neighbourhood and those from outside the area to come and sample the community. “It’s a real pleasure to do this and I just really want to encourage people to submit nominations next year so we can continue to celebrate our neighbourhood,” Trottier says.

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Longtime T.O. councillor Peter Milczyn unseats Doug Holyday Despite losing a close race to Doug Holyday during a 2013 byelection to replace departed former MPP Laurel Broten, former Toronto city councillor Peter Milczyn recently regained the seat for the Liberals. “Tonight the people of Etobicoke-Lakeshore sent a very clear message,” Peter Milczyn said to his supporters following his election as the riding’s new MPP. “You care about transit. You care about education. You care about health care, and you care about jobs that make sense that will make our economy stronger.” Milczyn defeated the incumbent Doug Holyday, a political veteran who served Etobicoke for 30 years, by more than 6,500 votes while securing 41.1 percent of the popular vote. Holyday originally won the seat in 2013 following Laurel Broten’s resignation, edging out Milczyn by roughly 1,500 votes in a much closer race. “I want to congratulate Doug (Holyday) on running a good campaign, and I want to congratulate him on 30 years of phenomenal service to Etobicoke,” Milczyn stated. “He’s earned everybody’s respect through the integrity he’s shown...and though we’ve often disagreed on things, I’ve learned a lot from him.” Milczyn thanked his campaign team and volunteers, and looks forward to working within Premier Wynne’s majority government. “I am so excited, I am looking forward to getting to work at Queen’s Park for the residents of Etobicoke-Lakeshore.”

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Lakeshore party The 3rd Annual HBSCA Waterfront Festival was bigger, better and more fun than ever. By Andrew Ardizzi

Above: HBSCA’s Jim Reekie, MPP Peter Milczyn and daughter, with event organizers. Below: Toronto Police’s talking car, Blinky.

Clockwise from bottom left: Festival goers line up for sweet treats; kids shoot hoops; foodies fill up at the Blue Donkey food truck; HBS resident John Tranqui and sons; Southbound Soul plays old favourites.

t was once said that no man is an island, and while modern living may sometimes get in the way, that old sentiment proved alive and well on August 9 as thousands of Humber Bay Shores residents turned out in droves for the third annual HBSCA Waterfront Festival. HBSCA President Jim Reekie joined other event organizers in eight months of planning, and feels the 2014 Waterfront Festival was a tremendous success. “I anticipate we had 3,000 to 5,000 people here today,” Reekie says. “And to have all of the vendors here and the event executed, that’s the whole event for me.” Increasing the total vendors to 80 from the 15 who participated last year, the street festival—held along Marine Parade Drive—was further expanded to include the HBSCA Farmers’ Market, more live music from the likes of Southbound Soul and New Horizons, and food vendors such as Blue Donkey, Mr. Corn,

Localista and Urban Express. There were also a variety of activities including dance and martial arts demos, magician Ray Chance, basketball, face painting and the returning bouncy castle. Newly-elected Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn was in attendance and felt the organizers did a great job of creating a family-centric atmosphere that people can come down and enjoy. “It’s a fabulous community event, and my family, like other families, like to have interesting things to do on weekends,” Milczyn says. “What better way to spend a beautiful day than with plenty of activities for kids, great food and a beautiful view?” Humber Bay Shores resident and Toronto Police Service member Tony Vella echoes Milczyn’s sentiments, noting that such events are great ways to forge lasting bonds. “It’s just nice to see Humber Bay Shores residents getting together,” he says. “Knowing your neighbours is important, because that’s what makes a community.”

John Tranqui, who also calls Humber Bay Shores home, spent the day enjoying the festival with sons Dawson and Noah, who were painted in the likeness of their favourite comic book characters—Hulk, Spider-Man and Superman. This being his first festival, Tranqui appreciates its heart and purpose. “Everybody comes out and you get to meet them and talk to them,” he says. “That’s what these events are about, meeting people from around the community and getting to know them.” Reekie says they’re already planning for 2015, and are looking at different venues to expand things even further. There are plans to include a beer garden, which he hopes will attract even more people. Yet, while so much as has changed with each passing year, at its core, the event remains the same. “We want people to come out of their condos and get to know one another,” Reekie says. “That’s what it’s all about: building community and making this our own special place where people want to come.” HH

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ometimes we just really want to shop in a place where everybody knows us by name. While you could argue that maybe we’re just altogether spoiled from having watched that sort of family-type environment in Cheers, where it’s welcoming (more or less) and everyone knows who you are; in a small community, that’s comforting. “Our mandate is to really be friendly and be really nice and helpful to our consumers. They’re the reason why we exist,” says Jiries Rabba, the company’s marketing manager. “If we don’t treat our customers with respect and friendliness, well they’re just not going to come back, and there are other grocery options out there.” Rabba Fine Foods opened its 24/7 Humber Bay Shores location earlier this year at the base of Nautilus, located along Lake Shore Boulevard near Park Lawn Avenue. Bringing the company’s 40 years of customer service to the table, Rabba says what sets them apart is that they offer what the community needs, catering to each neighbourhood served by their 30+ locations. “We’re not a typical convenience store, we look at ourselves as being a really convenient neighbourhood grocery store. One of our slogans right now is, ‘your friendly neighbourhood marketplace,’ because there’s not a real clear definition as to what we are because we’re different things to different people,” he says. The company’s Brookers Lane location in the heart of Humber Bay Shores has recently seen a demand for organic foods, something he says has allowed them to adapt to the buying preferences of the

Rabba Fine Foods’ father and daughter team: Ricky Sleiman, manager, with cashier Colette Sleiman at the 2125 Lake Shore Blvd store, located at the base of Nautilus.

customers that frequent each of Rabba Fine Foods’ stores. He says its this passion to provide that fuels their desire to offer a European-styled marketplace with fresh meats, a fresh deli counter and a delicatessen. He says there’s no shortage of freshness, extending to their inclusion of bakery items—all of which are made daily in-store, such as their apple pie—with the aim being able to deliver the epitome of what a truly “fresh” experience can be. In addition to their selection of meats and baked goods, Rabba Fine Foods also buys their produce fresh from local distributors such as the Ontario Food Terminal. “We get our produce fresh every day from the market which coincidentally is only five minutes away,” he says. “We try to expand on our offerings based on current trends. For example, we now carry a new line of natural salads such as cranberry quinoa or edamame tomato.

“By offering freshly-prepared meals, like BBQ chicken, fresh-made sandwiches and salads to go, we offer the consumer an array of choices.” And that’s the core of their corporate philosophy. Rabba Fine Foods’ central principles together forge and devise a trinity of service grounded in the drive to satisfy their consumers. With a customer’s convenience, time and their business at the fore, they understand that the grocery service industry has shifted towards these considerations over the last decade, and combined with their willingness to match the needs of their customers, they have adapted to meet the expectations of the ever-evolving grocery shopper. “The market has shifted to where people are always on the go, always busy. They want to get inside the store, and they don’t want to wait in lines and that’s something we’ve strived to cater to,” he says. “What Humber Happenings I Autumn 2014 13

HUMBER FOCUS customers appreciate is that they don’t have to walk through 25,000 sq. ft. of grocery store just to get one item.” As a family-owned company, their attention to the finer details of service speaks to their wish to embrace the neighbourhood-styled atmosphere, keeping in line with the community spirit of Humber Bay Shores. From the top of the company down through its chains, Rabba Fine Foods’ leadership and commitment to service trickles downwards. “Customer service is high on our priority list and we expect very high things from our staff and management,” says Rabba, noting as well that the store has forged community bonds with the neighbourhood that helps scale the tone of service back and away from what’s provided by standard, larger-sized grocery chains to more of a convenient corner mart that’s a short walk from your front door. “Our customers are coming in three or four times a week, sometimes daily. So they get to know the manager, they get to know his name and they come to be

on a first name basis,” he says. “We’re a friendly store that kind of has everything

We’re not a typical convenience store, we look at ourselves as being a really convenient neighbourhood grocery store. you need in any one of our stores, and in many cases our managers and staff live and work in the community.” Rabba Fine Foods features an everchanging set of offerings, with specials being diversified from week to week, combined with month-long flyers and in-store

specials that complement the service from staff. But ultimately when choosing where to shop, convenience, food options and a friendly atmosphere trump other considerations, which Rabba believes is why his family’s company has been as successful as it has over the last four decades. “On any given day you can walk into the store and get 15 to 20 food options that are freshly made,” he says of their noted services in addition to their partnerships with Subway and Ah-So sushi. Where customers truly benefit though is the simple accessibility of everything the Brookers Lane location provides. “At 3 a.m. let’s say you just finished a midnight shift, or maybe you need some kind of baby food: we’re always open,” Rabba says. “Whether it’s an emergency or not, whether you’re coming back from a night out or on the way to work, there’s always a reason to come in because it’s quick and easy and you can hop in to get what you need, whenever you need it, and continue on your way.” HH

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umber Happenings extended invitations to the main mayoral candidates, four of which graciously took the time to discuss their visions. Longtime Etobicoke councillor and current mayor Rob Ford unfortunately did not respond to multiple media requests to discuss the city’s issues facing Humber Bay Shores. When voters go to the polls Oct. 27, they will be responsible for choosing the city’s public face, in turn defining the type of leadership they wish for Toronto. Over the last eight years City Hall has debated the direction to take with transit expansion, beginning with David Miller’s Transit City, which gave way to Rob Ford’s subway-centric focus. That debate hasn’t quieted, with all five main candidates espousing transit visions and priorities they believe will move the city forward to get

people moving faster and more efficiently, whether by subway or LRT. Mayor Rob Ford helped complete a deal for a four-stop subway in Scarborough to replace the aging SRT. Ford has also gone on record saying he hopes to extend the Sheppard line out into Scarborough, and build out Finch West and the downtown relief line (DRL). The critical point however has always been funding, which Ford has not outlined, with Scarborough’s line dependent on the province and Ottawa. The five main candidates are in two camps on transit. John Tory, Karen Stintz and Ford all support continuing with the subway plan, while Olivia Chow and David Soknacki prefer to cease building the Scarborough subway to save $30 billion and use that to build a LRT that would be longer and have twice as many stops. Stintz has been among those dually pushing for continuing the Scarborough sub-

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way plan in addition to building a DRL. “I believe our focus needs to be on the DRL and we need to start planning for it now,” Stintz says. Stintz would sell a portion of the city’s stake in Toronto Hydro, which would quickly add $700 million to $2 billion into the city’s coffers, while still keeping an annual dividend depending on City Hall’s remaining shares in the hydro company. This one-time cash injection would help move any transit initiative forward. Chow has not been as firm on how she would fund a DRL—potentially another 15 years away—nor which parts of the DRL she would build. Instead her focus is on cancelling the Scarborough subway, saving $1 billion and avoiding what she says will trigger a 30-year hike in property taxes. She feels building an LRT with four extra stops—up and running by 2019—makes the most sense.

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by Andrew Ardizzi

Toronto’s mayoral candidates talk about their transit visions.

“My transit plan is very practical. We need 60 percent more bus service; it’s immediate and essential,” Chow says, feeling as well that integrating GO’s fare system would be of help to HBS. Tory, however, takes issue with Chow’s willingness to “rip up” the existing plan. “Olivia Chow and I have a fundamental disagreement on cancelling the Scarborough subway and opening the debate again,” Tory says. “I’d say, ‘look, you have the three governments signed up, so let’s just move on with it.’” Tory is armed with his own plan, hinging on the electrification of existing GO lines that would be converted to a commuter network. His $8-billion SmartTrack would require additional government assistance. About $2.5 billion could be netted from the Tax Financing Act to redirect funds towards transit development over 30 years. However, Tory’s

plan would be completed in seven years rather than 17, and would service most of the city and incorporate the GTA. The 53 km SmartTrack line itself would connect from Pearson Airport to the Eglinton Crosstown, and then down to Dundas West, through Liberty Village before pulling into Union Station, then finally making its way through multiple interchanges in Scarborough and up to Markham. In all the network would have 22 new stops and five interchanges. “I believe it’s going to pay dividends for everyone along the line,” he says. “It’s going to give people an option that will take them away from the YUS line, away from street cars, and away from their cars because they finally have an option on transit that’s not the subway.” Soknacki says he would consider an LRT or BRT routes where densities and demand warrants them, as would Tory if

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it means connecting residents to SmartTrack. Stintz aims to streamline the entire network by consolidating all transit bodies under the Toronto Smart Commute Plan, which under the guidance of a transit Czar, would ensure the city’s network flows freely by better coordinating city infrastructure projects and social events to minimize congestion. Meanwhile, Chow would work to increase bus service to HBS in the short term. The heart of the matter, regardless of the candidate, is the wish to push public transit forward. Each believes their plan is the best way to get people moving across the network quickly and efficiently, servicing the most people in the most costeffective way imaginable. As for which is best, that decision is yours to make. For additional comments from candidates, please visit us on Twitter at @HBSHappenings, or search #HBSvotes2014. Humber Happenings I Autumn 2014 17

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Grimes

mark

“I don’t make promises I can’t keep, I just promise to work hard for the community. “

ongtime Ward 6 councillor Mark Grimes has served Humber Bay Shores and the area’s surrounding communities since 2003, having won his council seat that year and then securing two consecutive election wins in 2006 and 2010 with a greater portion of the popular vote each year. Grimes is passionate about the lakeshore communities in south Etobicoke, and since taking office has worked to revitalize the community and transform it into its current incarnation. “I’ve knocked on a lot of doors and what people want to see are better shops and better restaurants, and we’re starting to see that happen. I think people are starting to realize the work I’m doing.” Transit is huge this election for Grimes, feeling it should be central to HBS dis-

Ford

courses given the tone of the city-wide debate. Grimes wants to continue to push for the Humber Loop relocation to Park Lawn and Lake Shore. Answering critics of the community’s transit options, Grimes feels the community is not underserviced, rather that it could just simply be a lot better, notwithstanding that you can get up to the subway in 15 minutes from anywhere in the Ward. Even still, Grimes wants to push for using the Mondolez site as a future GO station to utilize the existing tracks that could then be run as dedicated tracks and connect to those behind Exhibition Place. A local resident and family man, Grimes knows the community, knows what’s needed, and pledges to simply work hard. “I don’t make promises I can’t keep, I just promise to work hard for the community.”

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·· Will help bring new jobs for youth and will develop infrastructure for arts, entertainment and sports. ·· Obtained over 60 percent support in 2010 election ·· Presently serves as Chair of Etobicoke and York Community Council ·· Formerly worked as a trader on the Toronto Stock Exchange ·· Owned his own transportation logistics company, MGA International Logistics

Russ

“Civic engagement needs to be reignited.”

f you work in the community long enough, you get to know it fairly well. For the last 14 years, Russ Ford held the title of Executive Director of the LAMP Community Health Centre where he directed the organization’s counselling, food and housing access, literacy and income support programs. “I believe in equity and social justice. There’s always money there that would let every single person in Toronto have free recreation. That’s the kind of thing you should be investing in.” One thing he learned while working at LAMP is how to bring people together and build consensus to find solutions to improve the area, adding councillors should be visible and accessible in the community. Ford is running on three points: integrity, visibility and a fearless18 HumberBayShores.org

ness with regard to taking strong positions on the community’s behalf at City Hall. Ford feels transit and infrastructure need to be better planned to save the area from unplanned for-profit development projects, noting that Section 37 funds could be used for projects like funding child care. He believes the city needs to revisit a Lakeshore LRT project while looking further into rail electrification and putting more vehicles on the road altogether. He believes people vote with their feet, and if the city keeps chopping away at services it will affect the community. “Civic engagement needs to be reignited because there’s a strong sense of fatalism about City Hall, and we can fight that. That’s what I would bring as councillor.”

·· Worked for the Etobicoke municipal government pre-amalgamation ·· Community leadership skills as LAMP executive director ·· Advocating for commuter tolls for workers coming into the city to pay for transit ·· Opposes turning HBS into a “flight path” with downtown airport expansion ·· Believes diverting transit planning from Ward 6 to Scarborough subway expansion sells the community’s future

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Laxer

michael

“We need someone to advocate for better transit.”

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·· Serves as the chairperson of the Socialist Party of Ontario ·· Was an NDP candidate in 2000 for the Scarborough-Agincourt riding and formerly member of the ‘Ginger Project” ·· Pushes for a free fare transit system similar to Estonia’s ·· Advocate for better landlord licensing, rules enforcement and affordable housing funding ·· Community-focused development, favouring small businesses

small business owner, upping the city’s hourly minimum wage to $15, which he says can be attained within existing city legislation. “The argument I pose is that if people made $15/h, they will pour their wages into local businesses. They would be the second biggest beneficiaries of increased wages because you’ll see a direct correlation between higher wages and spending.” Following the tone of the 2014 election races, transit is an issue for Laxer. He says the city must revisit the Waterfront LRT plan that would run along Lake Shore, because the community deserves it. “We need someone to advocate for better transit because we’re not part of the transit agenda. We need someone who will advocate for those plans.”

here are lessons to be learned from past experiences. Michael Laxer took away a great deal from his 2010 outing for the community’s council seat. Following a late start, Laxer’s election bid resulted in securing only 3.5 percent of the popular vote, trailing both incumbent councillor Mark Grimes and Jem Cain. So why run again? “We need to look past self-imposed limitations of politicians and look to the possible. We need to stop saying what can’t be done and work towards what can be done.” Laxer owns a local bookstore and knows the struggles facing the area. He stresses transit expansion throughout the community, increased affordable housing funding, and despite being a

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12901 0 M u nici pal E9lection , 20 1230 15 3162 4 3 2 8 11 Population: Between 2006 and 2011 Etobicoke-Lakeshore’s population increased by 3.6 per cent to 58,995.

Voter Turnout: In 2010 only 34 per cent residents cast votes, six points below the city average and six points lower than the 2006 turnout.

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votes

1.9

Cecilia Luu

David Searle

votes

Local Issues Development

605

375

votes

Residences: 33 per cent of residents live in apartments five stories or more, while 58 per cent of the total population live in an apartment-type dwelling.

Transit

466

Median Age: The average resident is 42-yearsold, compared the the city average of 39-years-old. About 63 per cent is aged between 25 and 64.

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Results for 2010 Municipal Election

Etobicoke-Lakeshore Demographics

Construction Green Space

Wendell Brereton

22 27

717 votes

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Michael Laxer

20 5,847 votes

28.9 Jem Cain

26 Ward

30 28

12,228

31 60.42 %

votes

Mark Grimes (elected)

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Political choices that put our community first Well, here we are in election season

area. With traffic and transportation

will our next councillor and mayor

once again. The choices we have in

we have succeeded in adjusting the

press for this on our behalf?

this upcoming municipal election are

various traffic lights. These successes

Related to the traffic and transpor-

critical to the well-being of the Humber

have been driven by councillor sup-

tation issue is whether we will ever

Bay Shores area. When you consider

port. The question becomes will we

get the requested GO stop at the cur-

which candidate you will cast your vote

have the support of the next coun-

rent Humber Loop. HBSCA has lob-

for, be sure to consider their position

cillor and mayor?

bied for better service levels in either

on some of the issues your association,

Another department that directly

consideration of a permanent, part-

HBSCA, has raised to make this a great

affects us is the TTC. Without strong

time stop so that the bulk of our pop-

place to live, work and play.

leadership in working with the TTC

ulation would not have to go west

A city councillor has great power

we are not going to get the level of

to go east on the GO. We have also

to influence the thinking of the city

service we deserve. Our councilper-

asked for better consideration of the

staff, in addition to the actual coun-

son must show this strong leadership

challenges in getting people to the

cil at City Hall. This is important

and press for things like the Humber

Mimico station, such as TTC buses

when we think how things like traf-

Loop being moved to Parklawn and

returning from downtown or shuttle

fic and transportation, or planning

Lake Shore Boulevard. This will dou-

buses dedicated to running people at

and infrastructure, can either allevi-

ble the number of streetcars that the

peak times to the station. The elec-

ate our traffic and construction con-

population can take advantage of,

tion question becomes, “will we have

gestion or cause a worse problem

allowing us to leave our cars parked

the mayoral leadership and the te-

than what we experience daily in

while doing our part for the environ-

nacity in a councillor to make these

the area. HBSCA has made improve-

ment and traffic congestion allevia-

advanced ideas a reality?”

ments in working with city planning

tion. HBSCA supports this to be done

Parks are obviously another city de-

to secure better service levels in the

as soon as possible. The question is,

partment that needs to pay more at-

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HUMBER BAY SHORES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

tention to our area. This becomes a

decision in who you support will di-

ation. What are they prepared to do

complicated issue as TRCA is involved

rectly affect the results we get.

to support us in getting a fairer deal

so it takes greater resolve to balance

HBSCA has long advocated for a

when it comes to taxation?

efforts so that we can have the beau-

better taxation system. Although

Other issues will be arising in the

tification projects we deserve here in

taxation is a provincial matter, with-

near future such as Christie’s Land

HBS. The effort to get the various de-

out local politicians that can work

development, the proposed Legion

partments working together is a tough

on multi-level solutions we will not

Road extension and other things that

challenge, but that is why we need

make advancements in this area. It is

affect density-related problems that

the leadership of a strong councillor

worth studying the candidates’ abili-

will build as HBS builds. Make yours a

and mayor with foresight to guide the

ties in this area and asking them for

researched, well thought-through de-

changes that will benefit HBS. Your

their position on the issue of fair tax-

cision this October.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Healthy Smiles Eating right and regular check-ups are the foundation. by Dr.Mira Wassef and Dr.Max Wassef

he truth is, proper dental care doesn’t start and end with a toothbrush. What you eat can play a bigger role in the overall health of your mouth than you might think. That’s why it’s so important to choose wisely not only for ourselves, but for our children as well. One idea we encourage is a homemade fruit smoothie: fruits and vegetables that are

high in vitamin C are important for healthy gums. We also encourage pairing cheese slices with whole wheat crackers. Cheese, milk and yogurt contain calcium which helps to strengthen tooth enamel and stimulates saliva production to wash away food particles. Another great choice to pack for your kids’ lunches are tuna sandwiches. They’re high in protein and contain phosphorus, which helps tooth development.

As always, beware of the dangers of cola and potato chips. This popular combo is detrimental to the health of your child’s teeth. Cola and other sodas contain enamelweakening acid and a hefty dose of sugar, bacteria’s favourite snack. The bacteria, while dining on the sugar, produces even more acid as a byproduct, which in turn attacks your teeth,

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT ultimately leading to tooth decay. Chips and other sticky treats cling to your teeth long after eating, putting you at an even higher risk for cavities. Our lives have become busy and it’s easy to reach for processed food. This is a problem when it comes to our teeth, as the added sugars used to alter the shelf life and taste is significant to the development of tooth decay. Fresh produce is best, and provides all the essential vitamins and minerals for a healthy mouth. Visiting the dentist twice annually during school age is crucial as this is when the most changes to the dentition occur. Baby teeth start to be replaced by adult ones at age 6 until ages 12 to 14, with the exception of wisdom teeth. This is the time when most children start developing cavities and also when they may require braces to align their teeth. HH Dr. Mira and Max Wassef are the owners and operators of Lakeside Dentists, a family and cosmetic dental practice offering a full range of dental treatments. Please feel free to contact them with any queries 416-255-1566.

AN APPLE A DAY... By HH staff As the saying goes, munching on this fleshy, fibre-rich fruit daily can help reduce the number of trips to the doctor, and as it turns out, you may just be able to add additional dental appointments to the old adage too. You might have heard that one of the best things you can do if you don’t have a toothbrush handy is to reach for an apple. Biting into the nutritious and delicious snack, especially the skin, works to gently scrub your teeth, gums and tongue to remove stains and fight plaque. It can also help stimulate the production of saliva, your mouth’s best defense when it comes to combating decay. While apples are mildly acidic, and also contain natural sugars—both being well-known culprits when it comes to encouraging the formation of cavities—if enjoyed properly, their benefits can outweigh their potential risks. By practicing proper hygiene, you can avoid any possible negatives associated with enjoying this healthy snack. For example, try not to graze on an apple. As with all foods, the longer it remains in your mouth, the more you risk harming the integrity of your oral health. To help neutralize the fruit’s natural acidity, you can wash it down with a glass of milk. Lastly, it’s advised to wait around a half-hour to brush your teeth after polishing off an apple. If you scrub too soon, you run the risk of helping along any sugar still coating your pearly whites in removing precious layers of tooth enamel.

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health & wellness

“Getting Older” vs. Being Wiser When it comes to stubborn aches and pains, sometimes age has nothing to do with it. By Dr. Maureen Henderson

t was great to meet so many of the Humber Bay residents, as well as see neighbours and current patients, at the Humber Bay Shores Waterfront Festival on August 9th. The underlying theme when speaking with people is that they love being active along the waterfront, but they get aches,

pains and injuries that restrict their ability to be as physical as they would like to be. In many cases, people laughed it off as “getting older.” But ask yourself… what does that really mean? • For example, why does your left hip have arthritis and not your right? Aren’t they the same age?

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• Why can a friend, who is the same age and enjoys a similar, active lifestyle, not suffer from any physical issues? • How can the oldest runner (at the ripe age of 102) train for, and complete an entire marathon while you can’t even jog five minutes without being restricted by stubborn aches and pains?

health & wellness It has become normal to accept that the body starts to break down as our birthdays add up, but the truth is, that really doesn’t have to be the case. So much of the pain or dysfunction associated with aging occurs due to a simple lack of body alignment. Our daily, habitual postures (such as sitting and slouching) will over time, begin to compromise circulation, muscle tissue, tendon elasticity and bone density. Some muscles can get short and tight, and joints can move out of alignment. All of this happens so gradually that you don’t notice your movement becoming limited, and before long, feeling stiff and sore has become an everyday occurence. As a result, you’ll find that your activity level and quality of life has noticeably declined. So what can you do? The good news is that there are many little life changes that can be made to help prevent and treat those recurring pains typically chalked up to old age.

• Start incorporating more movement into your day to help in breaking up

Try to squeeze in a 30 minute walk every day to help increase body circulation.

prolonged and often detrimental positions. • Try to squeeze in a 30 minute walk every day to help increase body circulation. • If your body hurts, don’t ignore it. Seek treatment. No matter how small,

any neglected aches and pains can in time grow into much bigger, dehabilitating ones. An injury that just “goes away” on its own doesn’t mean it has healed correctly. We at Kingsway Health by the Lake have the expertise to get your body back on track. Treatment is specific to each individual to best suit your own personal needs. We incorporate chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, naturopathy, exercise, laser, chiropody; singly or in conjunction; to offer the best care for a whole body, healthy lifestyle approach. So put a stop to “getting older” and call 416-231-9502 today, to get you moving in the right direction! HH

Dr. Maureen Henderson has practiced chiropractic, rehabilitation and health maintenance in Etobicoke for 38 years. If you are interested in a complimentary Body Composition Analysis or more information on the program, please call the clinic to schedule an appointment at 416-231-9502.

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Travelling with Care

Knowing the proper steps to take when travelling with your pets will save you time. by Dr. Farzad Ghazi

ccasionally, we may find that our furrier family members want to come along with us when we set out for our latest travel destinations. Although travelling with your pets can be fun, it’s not always as easy as packing Fido into the back seat of your car. Rules for travelling vary depending on where you’re going and how you’re getting there. Whether it’s a trip to the cottage or a trip overseas, there are a number of precautions you can take to ensure that your pet does not get left behind. Driving between provinces does not require you to carry documentation for your pet, however federal law dictates that all pets must be up to date on their rabies vaccinations. You may want to keep a copy of their most recent vaccination certificate in your car in case you need to prove this. For long rides, be sure to make frequent stops to give your pet a chance to stretch, eat and drink. If your pet tends to get restless or nauseated, you may want to ask your vet about the possibility of administering a sedative. If you’re taking your pet to the cottage, it is always a good idea to touch base with the local vet in case of an emergency. Crossing the border with your pet in tow also requires a valid certificate and rabies vaccination (administered at least 30 days prior). There is a possibility that undocumented pets may not be permit26 HumberBayShores.org

ted to enter. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently added that puppies too young to be vaccinated (under 4 months old) may not be permitted to enter. How strictly these rules are enforced is not always clear, however two clients recently reported being asked to prove consistent annual rabies vaccinations while at the Niagara border. It should also be noted that opened bags of kibble or treats may be confiscated and discarded upon reaching the border. If your pet is on a prescription diet, take a copy of the prescription with you to ensure you can easily purchase more. Always research the border entry point ahead of time to verify the requirements (which can change periodically). Flying with a pet is a slightly more complicated process, so give yourself plenty of time to plan ahead. A good first step is to call the consulate of the country you are going to. They will be able to tell you the specific requirements you must fulfill in order to import your pet. Some common requirements are as follows: • For Europe, pets must be vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days before entry. • The EU certificate is a 5-page document that must be filled out by your veterinarian. • A microchip may need to be implanted, scanned and confirmed prior to the vaccinations. • An international A5 Format health

certificate is required for most non-EU countries. These are valid for only 10 days including the date of arrival. • This certificate must then be taken to a government veterinarian at a Canada Food Inspection Agency and stamped. This should be done prior to the date of departure to avoid delays. • Some countries (e.g. U.K., Australia) require tapeworm and/or tick treatment one to five days before departure. Additionally, a rabies titer test is required by Australia. Failure to meet any of the above may result in a lengthy quarantine period or refusal of admittance into the country. Finally, call your airline prior to booking a flight to verify their protocol for transporting pets. There are often limitations surrounding the size of the pet, if they are cargo or carry-on, and even the specifications of the carrier they travel in. One of our clients missed their flight because the airline would not accept the soft, collapsible carrier they bought. Remember: give yourself time, do your research, and have a bon voyage! HH

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Hill Happenings

Ensuring Our Familiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Security Successful spring House of Commons session heralds numerous protections for Canadians. By Bernard Trottier

uring the productive spring sitting of the House of Commons, our Conservative Government delivered very important legislation to address issues that are of extremely great importance to families in Etobicoke and throughout the country.

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We know that the economy continues to be the top priority for Canadians, which is why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our top priority as well. This spring, our efforts to strengthen the economy and to stimulate job creation were bolstered by passing key aspects of our Economic Action Plan.

These measures include connecting Canadians with available jobs as well as delivering better training for the workforce of tomorrow. Improve Safety At the same time, our government believes families have a right to feel safe in

Hill Happenings their homes and on their streets. That’s why we continue to take steps to help improve the safety of our communities. This spring our Conservative Government was able to pass a number of bills that support victims of crime and put the safety of Canadian families first. Victims’ Concerns For example, in response to concerns from victims and their families, we passed the “Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act.” This bill helps ensure that the safety of communities and victims are paramount in the decision-making process for those found NCR. It implements some common-sense reforms, such as creating a “high-risk” designation which would block the release of those who may pose a danger to the public, without jeopardizing their ability to receive treatment. This bill will also enhance victim involvement in the process and give them a more effective voice.

Victims’ Rights We were able to introduce the landmark Canadian “Victims Bill of Rights.” This bill entrenches the rights of victims in-

We know that the economy continues to be a top priority for Canadians.

to a single document at the federal level—a first in Canadian history. It will guarantee that the justice system recognizes victims’ rights in four key areas:

information, protection, participation and restitution. Important Legislation Canadians can also be proud that our government delivered two important pieces of legislation—the “Fair Elections Act” and the “Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act”—that will help safeguard our democracy and protect the value of Canadian citizenship. Count on Us Our government will continue to work hard this summer and stay focused on what matters most to Canadians. Canadians can count on our government to keep Canada’s finances sound so that we can create jobs, balance the budget in 2015, deliver more tax relief for families and keep Canada strong and prosperous. HH Bernard Trottier has served Etobicoke-Lakeshore since 2011 as its MP and serves on a number of federal committees.

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LAKESHORE VIEW

Commitment to Community Working together towards improved, and more vibrant communities in HBS and across Ontario. by peter milczyn

his is my inaugural column as your MPP for EtobicokeLakeshore. 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. 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. 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 Humber Bay Shores community and Etobicoke-Lakeshore. While most know me as having represented Ward 5 (north of Humber Bay Shores) on Toronto City Council for 30 HumberBayShores.org

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. In 1996, I remember inviting the condo boards of Palace Pier, Palace Place,

I know this neighbourhood ... I am focused on its future.

Marina del Rey, and Grand Harbour to all sit down and consider creating a residents association for the area. None of us could have imagined what a strong and vibrant organization would emerge from those initial discussions. It was also then that I initiated a naming competition to give the area, previously known as the “Motel Strip,” an appropriate title for what was to become one of Toronto’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Local resident John Alati won that competition

with the “Humber Bay Shores” name. As your representative, I know this neighbourhood’s origins, its evolution, and now I am focused on its future. Better transportation, stronger planning, and a green waterfront are common themes I hear while speaking to local residents. 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 my top local priority. I’ll be working with our local Councillor, City Planning staff, and Metrolinx to achieve this goal. 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 resident’s ability to control development in their community. I look forward to having more to report on Planning Reform in the late fall of 2014. HH Please feel free to contact me at my Constituency Office at 700 Kipling Ave. in Etobicoke. or by phone at 416-259-2249 or fax: 416-259-3704 with any of your questions, comments, or concerns.

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1311 Royal York Rd. Toronto

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165 Legion Rd N. Toronto

5 Marine Parade Dr. Toronto

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Open Concept Layout. Kitchen Features S/S Appliances & Granite Countertop. Master Includes Ensuite Bathroom & Massive W/I Closet With Built-In Organizers. Den Is Separate & Can Be Converted Into 3rd Bedroom. 24 Hr Concierge. Stackable Washer/Dryer. Gas Bbq On Balcony. Locker & Parking Space.

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