HUMBER HAPPENINGS A Community Publication by the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association
Spring 2012
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HUMBER HAPPENINGS A Community Community Publication by the the Humber Humber Bay Bay Shores Shores Condominium Condominium Association Association A Publication by
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Features 11 cycle paths
Switch gears for the season using the trail map and tips for safe cycling.
14 Humber History
The story of one of Mimico’s wealthiest residents in the 1800s.
19 cover story
The emergence of condo developments and potential issues coming to Humber Bay.
22 the river’s edge
The latest trend in vacationing packages: river cruising.
24 taste of humber
Unchartered culinary territories in First Nations cuisine at Keriwa Café.
26 Good cooking
A hearty soup made up of spring’s finest offerings from Earth Bloor West.
our community
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president’s message
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HBSCA Clean-up details
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news
A look ahead at changes and issues for 2012. Time to suit up and clean up at the annual event.
TTC express threatened, art sale and more.
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On the Cover: Cover photo by Jay Lu
Welcome
By Megan Ng
A Community publication by the humber Bay shores Condominium Association
spring 2012
HigH Rises
spring up Toronto’s hottest real estate commodity.
CyCle pAths
toronto’s new multi-use paths.
new tAste territories First nation dishes.
“This image was taken a long time ago in 2009. It was my first time visiting Humber Bay Park when I saw this picturesque sight. I was inspired by the reflection of the pond and the nature around it. It was interesting how it was like a mirror reflecting the industrialization above it.“
28 eco logic By Jim Lord
29 ask dr. ghazi By Dr. Farzad Ghazi
Cruise Control Adventures that sail.
Other photos, from left: Cyclist on Humber Bridge, by Tom Ros; Keriwa Café whitefish and beans dish, photo by Caroline Becker; and UW Ambassasor cruise ship, provided by Cruise Holidays.
30 BROTEN BULLETIN By MPP Laurel Broten
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Welcome
Spring Awakenings New growth and developments blooming this season. by Megan Ng
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he spring season is always an exciting season to watch unfold. The winter snow (or lack of from this particular winter) melts away and with that comes the birth and renewal of agriculture, plant life and wildlife. There’s an extra “spring” in our step too, so there’s no better time to explore the beau-
“The birth of new life is not the only thing that’s growing this year.” ty of our natural park life than this time of year. Be sure to check our map of multi-use and bike trails in this issue to plot out your next weekend afternoon adventure. The birth of new life is not the only thing that’s growing this year. This issue discusses some of the new developments that are – and will be – taking place in our community in the next few years. With the new condominium developments encroaching on our small community, there will certainly also be a sense of new life and commu4 HumberHappenings.ca
nity to Humber Bay Shores. Of course, with additional units and bodies being added, there will be some benefits such as an increase in local businesses and the patrons that support them, but there will also be more traffic in the neighbourhood. If you haven’t heard already, the TTC Express Bus is being threatened to be removed. After many years of working and petitioning, I know how hard HBSCA president, Jim Reekie, Angie Chiu and various HBSCA members have fought to have this service put in for commuters. Councillor Grimes’ office has set up a Facebook page, so log in and search “Humber Bay Express” to find updates and more info about the bus service and how you can prevent this service from being removed in the summer. In some of my recent exchanges with residents, I’ve had many people mention that our parks and natural life are being compromised by outside waste from construction, food garbage, etc. HBSCA’s annual Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 26, so please join us in making a difference towards the beautification of our parks. Hope to see you all and until then please continue to keep our parks clean and enjoy the spring bloom! HH
Megan Ng is the editor of Humber Happenings magazine and can be reached by email at humberhappenings@ mediamatters.ca or by phone at 905-370-0101.
HUMBER HAPPENINGS A Community Publication by the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association
Spring Issue 2012 Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association
Board of Directors President Jim Reekie, Palace Place Vice President Don Henderson, Bal Harbour Treasurer Jay Perry, Nevis Secretary Laura Nash, Marina del Rey-Ph. I, II, III Past President Judi Richter-Jacobs, Players Club Director Tom Arkay, Palace Pier Director Don Henderson, Bal Harbour Director Sharon Jazzar Newport Beach Director Open, Grenadier Landing Director Tim Owen, Grand Harbour Director Simone Purboo, Explorer Director Milai Sousa, Waterford
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 Managing Editor Megan Ng Copy Editor Ryan Potts Art Director Daniela Luberto Writers Caroline Becker, Laurel Broten, Krista Cluett, Farzad Ghazi, Michael Harrison, Jim Lord, Kevin McKenna, Jim Reekie Interns Lori Atik, Matthew So Sr. Marketing & Business Director Joe Plati (289) 800-1835, jplati@mediamatters.ca
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Changes Abound
An artist rendering of how the Humber Bay Shores sign will be displayed in the community.
Transportation in the Humber Bay area will be a major issue in 2012.
HUMBER BAY SHORES
by Jim Reekie
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‘ve enjoyed looking back at the year and making plans for the community as a whole in the new year. Our community will be facing many challenges over the next few years with all the new construction. We’ll all have to work together to get things done in our great community. Marine Parade Drive There are on-going parking issues on Marine Parade Drive, people are parking illegally and there is not enough room for our 66D bus to get to the bus stop area to pick up residents. Moreover, emergency vehicles can’t get by when they need to. We have been working with our city councillor, transportation services and Toronto Parking Authority, and after four long years we will have metred parking on Marine Parade Drive. There will be no parking on the north side of Marine Parade Drive when the metres are installed. We hope this will eliminate the illegal parking taking place and make it easier for parking control enforcement. Express Bus Service On January 11, 2012, a public meeting was held by Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Sarah Doucette (High Park/Parkdale) and Scott Haskill, senior planner of Transit Service with myself and approximately 100 local users of the bus service. Councillor Grimes presented a brief summary of the express bus service, 6 HumberHappenings.ca
which started on October 19, 2009, for an initial one-year trial period. The service is the result of several years of efforts by HBSCA, Traffic and Transportation Committee, support from Councillor Grimes and Councillor Peter Milczyn
“Talk to everyone about the Express service… if we don’t get more ridership, the service will be gone.” (Ward 5, Etobicoke-Lakeshore), former Councillor Bill Saundercook (Ward 13, High Park/Parkdale) and the cooperation of the TTC’s former chair, Councillor Adam Giambrone. Councillor Grimes added that the current population of about 6,700 is expected to increase by approximately 5,000 people within the next two or three years, and once all the planned buildings are developed, the population of the area is projected to be 25,000. Scott Haskill outlined the TTC’s position regarding the bus service. He said the current ridership level
does not support the continuation of the bus service, which is operating at an annual loss of $150,000. The most recent rider count, conducted in December 2011, was 180 passengers per day, a substantial increase from the 75 passengers per day in March 2010. The break even point for the TTC would be more than 225 passengers per day. The bus service will continue until the end of May 2012 when additional passenger counts will be done. We need more people riding the express bus. Talk to your friends, neighbours and let them know we have this service. If we don’t get more ridership this service will be gone. Community Sign We have been working hard with the City for a neighbourhood sign and we are finally getting the sign this summer. It will be located at Lakeshore and Park Lawn on the southwest corner. Finally, please mark your calendar for the Annual Spring Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 26. HH
Jim is the HBSCA president and has volunteered his time to numerous projects over his seven years of service to the board. He is retired from a career in the Toronto District School Board.
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Mark the date on your calendar and join your neighbours and friends for our Annual Waterfront Clean-Up! Two start locations this year at Humber Bay Park West near the Walking Bridge by the ESSO and by Palace Place. Come prepared for rain or shine! • Clean-up supplies will be provided (wearing boots is a good idea!) • Children are welcome! Schedule: 9:00 am
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Save the Humber Bay Express Bus Via Facebook A public meeting held in January 2012 discussed the future of the Humber Bay TTC Express Bus Service and the possible termination of the service by as early as May 2012. This meeting was Councillor Grimes set up in response speaking about the Humber Bay to recommendations Express bus. from TTC officials in late 2011 who suggested to withdraw the service because of the lack of individuals using it during the morning and evening peak rush hours. Attendees of the meeting included HBSCA president, Jim Reekie, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Sarah Doucette from the High Park & Parkdale neighbourhood and transit service senior planner Scott Haskill. In an effort to save the Humber Bay Express Bus from getting axed, a Facebook page has been launched to share updates and information to the public, and get friends and
family involved to prevent the service from becoming extinct. The most practical and helpful thing residences can do is to simply use the service or tell others to ride the bus. Ridership has increased steadily from March 2010 to December 2011, more than doubling from 75 customer-trips to 180 customer-trips each day. At the meeting, TTC officials stated that their survey conducted in December 2011, showed a very low number. About 150 bus riders were on hand to object, stating that it was an unfair snap shot because of the holiday season. A re-visit to the TTC 145 ridership will be re-examined in the spring, but no firm dates are set yet. The bus service requires an additional fare, but goes directly to and from Jarvis Street and Transit senior service planner, Scott Haskill Adelaide Street during addressing the public the morning and eveattendees. ning rush hours.
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With the growing number of people expected to enter the community in the next few years due to condo development, there will undoubtedly be a definite need for this premium bus service. HBSCA member, Angie Chiu, one of the pioneers who helped launch the Express bus service has a simple message: “Use it, or lose it.” To find more information about saving the Express bus, please visit the public page on Facebook by searching “Humber Bay Express Bus”.
In a HBSCA 2012 gathering, current HBSCA president Jim Reekie thanked past-president Judi Richter-Jacobs for the work she has contributed to the community over the years. Jim and Judi have worked together for a number of years to uphold and continue quality and standards of living in Humber Bay Shores. Judi has been integral in organizing and researching information about getting fairer taxation for not only HBSCA residences, but condo owners across the GTA. Her work with strategic planning and beautification projects in the community will be continued by Jim Reekie and the rest of HBSCA.
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The annual art show and sale held at Kingsway-Lambton Church is preparing for its 15th show on Saturday, April 14. This year’s show will feature 32 talented and local artists, including 13 fan favourites returning from previous years. The art show and sale offers a wide range of over 500 affordable original works of art. Some of the featured designs and art that will be displayed include Inuit carvings, jewelry, contemporary and traditional art, ceramics, folk art, photography and wood turning. The volunteer-run event aims to raise funds to support the health and well-being of about 27 charities throughout Toronto, while also supporting and fostering the talent of some of the best emerging and established artists of the community. Admission to the show is $10 and includes coffee, homemade cookies and the raffle ticket for the door prize, an original acrylic painting on canvas. The 16 x 20 inch canvas, entitled “In the Study,” is painted by Nador Horthy. Horthy is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists and, with over 50 years of experience as a professional artist, he brings a vast experience and knowledge in art and will be on-site at the art show and sale for questions. Art lovers and members of the community are encouraged and welcomed to join in the festivities on April 14 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m at 85 The Kingsway (at Prince Edward Drive). Ticket payment and purchases can be done in VISA, MasterCard, cheque or cash. The church is easily accessible by TTC, but there is also free parking available on the neighbourhood streets. For more information, please call 416-234-8224 or visit: kingswaylambton.ca/art_show.html.
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Cycle Paths Gears are in motion for new Toronto multi-use paths, now it’s our turn to keep on trekking. by Megan ng
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hey say once you’ve learned how to ride a bike, you’ll never forget it. If it’s been long enough that you think the expression might not hold true for you, it just might be the right time for you to get on your two-wheeler this spring. Cycling is a leisurely and healthy activity that can be enjoyed on a spring afternoon or even fit into a part of your morning and evening commute. Most of the TTC buses are now equipped to hold at least two bicycles on a carrying rack se-
cured to the front of the bus, but riders are also allowed to bring their bicycles on to the bus during non-peak hours, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee received trail plans developed by Transportation Services – Cycling Infrastructure in March 2012, so cyclists, runners and the rest of Toronto can look forward to enjoying some new trails developed in the next few years. There are bike locker locations throughout the city to provide long-term storage of your bicycle safely and can be
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Feature rented for a minimum of four months, at a price of $10 per month (plus HST). For temporary indoor storage during the day, there are also bike stations located at Bloor Station and Victoria Park Station. Pape Station and City Hall are expected to have facilities built in the future. The costs include a one-time fee of $26.91 plus $21.53 per month or $64.57 for four months. For a day “bike and park,” the cost is $2.15. If you don’t own a bike yet or don’t have the storage for one, you may be interested in the BIXI program. BIXI bike stations are found all around Toronto and can be paid for with a credit card at the pick-up location. For more information on BIXI, visit: Toronto.bixi.com. HH Legend
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humber history The Manning Estate at 2607 Lake Shore Blvd. W in April of 2010.
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he large house at 2607 Lake Shore Blvd. West, featuring extensive gardens and a large fountain, was built for Edward B. Manning circa 1920 and has since developed a long and notable history. Edward B. Manning was born Eli Benjamin Manning on a farm in Reach Township, Ontario County to William Manning and Louisa Jones on May 31, 1881. The family moved to Toronto in about 1917, living at 99 Pacific Ave. in the Toronto Junction. On May 12 of that year Eli changed his name to Edward and two days later he enlisted in the Canadian infantry holding the rank of captain. After the war he returned to Toronto and embarked on a career in high finance as president of the investment company Oxford Securities Ltd. When he moved into his new Arts and Crafts style house at 2607 Lake Shore 14 HumberHappenings.ca
Blvd. W. in Mimico Beach, Manning was president of E.B. Manning & Company, which sold stocks, bonds and unlimited securities from their offices in the Dominion Bank Building at 68 Yonge St. Manning remained in the house until he sold it to Charles Gentles in 1928. Gentles, the son of John Gentles and Mary Green, was born in 1880 in Kincardine, Ont. On January 25, 1905 he married Wynnifred Lang, daughter of Dr. Lang. She soon passed away in Parry Sound in 1913 of pneumonia, and Charles married his second wife Berta Roy, on August 10, 1918 in Toronto. In the late 1910s he founded Gentles and Company, his brokerage firm specializing in Ontario mining stocks, and later opened offices in New York City and Montreal. Gentles was closely involved in a number of mining ventures in northern Ontario and sat on the board of directors for several companies, including
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Mimico waterfront was lined with the estates of Toronto’s wealthy families.This is the story of one of them.
Bourkes Mines Ltd. and McKenzie Red Lake Gold Mines. His contribution to the development of northern Ontario is commemorated with the naming of Gentles Township in the Cochrane District. In 1943, Gentles was the largest shareholder of the McKenzie Red Lake Gold Mines. It was a highly profitable mine in northern Ontario, producing $7.5 million worth of gold in its first eight years. Later in the early 1950s, he to experienced some financial reversals. He sold his belongings at an auction in 1952 and sold the Lake Shore Boulevard West property before moving into an adjacent apartment. The house does not appear on the City of Toronto’s heritage inventory and as such has no heritage protection. HH Michael Harrison has been researching the Mimico estates for many years. He can be contacted at mimicohistory@hotmail.com.
Position Statement by the HBSCA Board Regarding the Development of Condominiums in Our Area
STATEMENT HBSCA has a major concern about the development and maintenance of infrastructure services in light of expansive condominium construction. Based on past and present experience, we feel we have been misled on how much true support the development & maintenance of infrastructure would receive during the build-out phase of OUR community. The community impact relating to safety, comfort and convenience of OUR rapidly developing neighborhood does not appear to be given thorough consideration. As one of our residents recently expressed; the “camel’s back” has been broken by this straw – the new Planning Application – 2183 Lake Shore Blvd. West.
1. Ground level parking recommendations for condos complexes especially with commercial spaces.
We can plainly see that whatever is presented by builders in our area is approved with subsequent requests for additional adjustments in favor of more-and-more liberal building allowances at the inconvenience of the community for years to come.
5. Alternate transportation allowances once promised, not followed through upon (Charette on Nov. 8, 2007 where discussions were promised to be convened on the possibility of changing existing rules such as TTC competition, especially more important now that TTC has tabled change projects in our neighborhood such as the Loop Relocation or a possible GO Station at Parklawn).
Finances dictate that the City’s incentives lie in continuing to support the developers given the revenue that flows into municipal coffers. The unjust part of this is that minimal funds are returned to this community in relation to our tax contribution, to meet the current needs of this growing community and the needs associated with maintaining our investment. Our concerns centre on the sustainability of all the development that is taking place in our neighborhood to provide an appropriate quality residential experience. We see little evidence of how infrastructural enhancements are given priority by developers or our City representatives. Infrastructure planning commitments and services for OUR Humber Bay Shores community should come BEFORE construction/ building. Our community; which will have over 25,000 in population in the near future, has been experiencing a transit mess where leadership to manage the full range of issues and to stick with a specific vision has been lost. Some of the issues that have been only given lip-service to date include:
2. Mounting traffic congestion on roads that do not expand to accommodate. 3. Uniformity in design or maintenance of neighborhood building construction. 4. Transportation/Express bus needs are only considered after the community requests without prospective planning (Express Bus has only been extended for a short period and is an indication of the short sightedness of the planning in OUR area).
6. Roadways that can easily be upgraded are ignored (e.g. Lake Shore from Brookers’ Lane to Palace Pier Court). 7. Holding Developers accountable for the consideration of local residents (e.g. appropriate street cleaning, safety officials for traffic control, replacement oft pavement with sub-standard materials that create sub-standard roads, lower water- pressure to existing buildings, etc.). 8. Deterioration of benches and the over reliance on lowcost ‘naturalization’ as an approach to landscaping that results in golden rod and other weeds (to which some people are highly allergic) strangling out anything that might resemble beautification of the area. 9. The proposed nine floor podium goes against all the design guidelines for the area (in direct contradiction to the City’s justification of having high towers in the first place, which if spaced far apart, would allow for views, wider walkways through to the lake). Humber Happenings I Spring 2012 15
Position Statement by the HBSCA Board Regarding the Development of Condominiums in Our Area
summary The Humber Bay Shores area has a residential community of 4,500 current home owners (rising to ~12,000 in the next few years) that contributes more tax revenue to the city than other residential communities when comparatively measured by city-street kilometer. Given our concerns, we will engage residents in OUR expanding community to educate them and motivate them in a way that will hold our City officials accountable to the needs of this community. On an annual basis, we will ask what funds are being allocated directly back into our community. We will ask how that allocation is keeping step with Section 37 money the City receives from developers commensurate with growth, development and need for infrastructure planning, growth and upkeep.
Accordingly,
The HBSCA opposes any further development of condominiums in our area until such time as a there are commensurate planning improvements in the infrastructure and services to support the expansive development. We are requesting that City officials support the community’s stated concerns. Statement supported unanimously by the Board of Directors of the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association representing all member Condominium Corporations (fronting on Lake Shore Blvd. West from the Humber River to the east and Louisa St. to the west).
The Humber Bay Shores area in 2005.
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Position Statement by the HBSCA Board Regarding the Development of Condominiums in Our Area
history Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association (HBSCA) was formed just when the earliest part of development in this area was taking shape. Its purpose was to create an organized body that represented the various boards of the corporations who in turn speak for their residents. In this fashion the HBSCA has the ear and creates the unified voice of over 6,000 residents owning more than 4,200 units. As plans were drawn for the plots of land west of the Explorer complex, many meetings with the City Planning Department, Councillors for Ward 6 and MPPs were made in order to protect the lifestyle that we residents were looking forward to enjoying. These precautions included parklands, health services, traffic control, TTC service, sanitation, parking and a host of other infrastructure needs. At these various meetings time and time again we were assured that proper studies had been done to make sure “everything was under control”. As you can see from the preceding position paper we are feeling a little let down. We really do not know and cannot determine the validity of the studies that were done in the past. The reason is that as we examine what we were told about things like density there appears to be discrepancies. We refer to an article written by Mike McCart, City Planner in 2005, when he submitted that this area would house a total of 3,200 units (Humber Happenings, Spring 2005). As you know we are way over that number already and by a quick calculation by glancing along Lakeshore Blvd., we are barely half way to full capacity. The other disturbing thing is that we are faced with the peripheral buildings along Parklawn Ave and we could include the Mystic Pointe Development area into what can be considered our catchment area. This area is going to stress our infrastructure way past the point of breaking. The auto traffic as we all know is horrendous during peak times and isn’t that much better during off-peak times. That is just the visible part of the infrastructure. What is going to happen to the health services, the sanitation, water supply and more when over 22,000 people live in this immediate area? That is our main concern: that the planning has been done in a substandard way. A secondary concern is that as the
An aerial view of the area in 2000.
officials tried to convince us that everything was all right they presented plans like the Cherrette Summary Report of November 8, 2008 that within its recommendations carried a very plainly worded statement to “improve the transit and traffic infrastructure before planning major development”. We can see that has not been done. Furthermore, there seems to be an unusually high number of variances granted to the developers that will further stress our area. Another item that the HBSCA takes issue with is what is referred to as Section 37 money. This money is what is paid to the city by the developers and according to the Official Plan, Chapter 5, Paragraph 7: “Section 37 community benefits will be selected on the basis of local community needs, intensification issues in the area, the nature of the development application, and the strategic objectives and policies of this Plan. Priority will be given to the provision of on-site or local community benefits.” Clearly this money is earmarked for the area that is beset upon and in need of upkeep. Paragraph 6 of the same document tells us that “local improvements to transit facilities including rapid and surface transit and pedestrian connections to transit facilities” will be addressed by this money. HBSCA asks, has anyone seen the shape of Lakeshore Blvd. lately with its hodgepodge of patches, potholes and missing or misaligned pavements? Please refer to the position statement for more items that we feel we are entitled to as the area that pays more per city kilometer in taxes into the city’s coffers and we feel we are not getting our due. Humber Happenings I Spring 2012 17
Position Statement by the HBSCA Board Regarding the Development of Condominiums in Our Area
response
The condos on the shores of Lake Ontario.
HBSCA is asking our officials to re-examine their positions on fairness to our community. We have asked them to look into what can be done in the short term as well asking them to re-examine the studies that are supposed to be protecting the area against calamity. We know the city is strapped for money. That is no reason why our area cannot receive appropriate treatment to protect us. Whether the residents put the blame on over-eager developers or loose rules by the city and the OMB is irrelevant. What is relevant is there has been money paid to keep our neighborhood looking better than it does and our streets safer than they are. Let’s look at what has happened since Mr. McCart’s article appeared in 2005: • We have seen the planned LRT cancelled. • TTC streetcar loop relocation is cancelled. • Roadways have deteriorated to the point of damaging vehicles. • Water-mains have burst. • Lakeshore Blvd. widening cancelled. • The waterfront parklands overgrow and cause some to feel unsafe. • Parking has become a mess to the point of being dangerous. • Traffic controls for construction vehicles are haphazard and unofficial. • Considerations for local merchants have been put on hold. • TTC installs an Express Bus then threatens to cancel it.
We intend to provide space for our officials to respond to our concerns as we progress toward fair treatment of our neighborhood and our neighbors.
Not a good record and HBSCA feels if we do not speak up for us now things will only get worse. Please show your support by providing feedback to your Board of Directors. They are represented by HBSCA and we want to accurately portray your concerns.
The HBSCA Board of Directors
We will continue dialogue with our elected officials to help them understand that we have reached a breaking point in this lack of support for our homes. Feel free to reach us directly through the website: www.humberbayshores.org . 18 HumberHappenings.ca
forthcoming We intend to follow up on the issue with our elected officials and to that end will be dedicating space for their comments in future issues of Humber Happenings.
Sincerely,
HUMBER BAY SHORES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
Cover story
High-Rises
Stepping Up Skyrocketing condominium growth in 2011 travels across the Toronto area and into Humber Bay. by megan ng
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he year of 2011 has been dubbed “The Year of the Condo” according to a Toronto Star article written by Paul Golini, chairman of the Building Industry and Land Development Association. It’s easy to see where Golini drew his conclusions from: last year about 62 per cent of new homes purchased in Toronto were high-rise homes, totalling 28,466 new units sold. Canadian monthly building permits, which are required to build condominiums and apartments, rose to 11.1 per cent (this rate equates to approximately $6.8
billion) in December 2011—the fastest rate witnessed by the Canadian condo market since 2007. The actual percentage of condominium construction in the GTA rose by 30 per cent. These soaring statistics came as a big surprise to economists who were expecting the housing market to cool down this past year. Most Humber Bay Shores residents can attest to the benefits of living in condominiums so it’s not surprising to hear that the robust Canadian condo market is being led by builders in Toronto and Vancouver. Canadian economists say the demand is fuelled mostly by investors.
There are also many young professionals who are making their first home purchases as condos, in addition to retiring, empty-nesters and an estimated 100,000 immigrants entering the GTA for work and business opportunities every year. In a recent article published by financial and business news provider, Bloomberg, a draft analysis of the Toronto condo market stated, “The stability of Canada has moved it to the forefront of investor preference.” In fact, Toronto has more buildings and skyscrapers under construction than any other city in North America. The number of skyscrapers and buildings Humber Happenings I Spring 2012 19
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HBSCA‘s research in 2011 revealed the expected number of units to enter the HBS community in the next few years. Planned Condos
Approx. Number of Units
Beyond the Seas
489
Nautilus
389
Waterscapes
345
Waterways
585
Westlake
1300
South Beach
289
TOTAL
3,397
1 The population living in downtown Toronto and surrounding areas:
6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
*The increase in population in 2011 is more than three times the average population density for the rest of the city, which is approximately 4,150 people per square kilometre.
2 The area population in Etobicoke:
8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
*Residents living in the areas near Sherway Gardens have experienced a 46 per cent increase from 2006 to last year.
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being built in Toronto as of February 2012 was 148. The Canadian Real Estate Association said Toronto hit an all-time high in condo sales in 2011, decimating the previous record by 24 per cent. Within the Humber Bay Shores community, we have already seen the rise of Hearthstone by the Bay take place in the last year. Six additional condominiums in the area are planned for development, expanding the HBS residential population to approximately 3,397 units. Mimico, a short distance away from the HBS community, was selected the number one place to purchase a home in the GTA by Toronto Life’s “Where To Buy Now” real estate guide. Davies Smith Development (DSD), builders of Hearthstone by the Bay, has selected the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard and Superior Avenue—the heart of Mimico— to build Eleven Superior, a development that is expected to breathe new life into the community. Last summer, DSD hosted a “Summer Party Series”, providing entertainment and food from local restaurants and artists to the public. The event welcomed the community and potential Eleven Superior home buyers. One of the guests, “Peter” (who wished to only provide his first name), shared why he was interested in buying a condo at Eleven Superior. “It’s one of the best places to live in Toronto, you’re by the water and close to the Gardiner [Express Way] if you want to go into the city.” Peter is already a Mimico resident, but is looking to downsize from his house. He brought his daughter and her boyfriend, who are also looking to purchase their first condo home together. Many building developers and investors share similar sentiments to Peter’s, which is why many developers are flocking to launch projects in the area. The revamping of the Toronto Waterfront Project has attracted builders to look into the neighbourhood and use it to their selling advantage. “At first glance, Mimico does not seem to be much,” Graham Chalmers of DSD said. “After working on Hearthstone by the Bay and getting the opportunity to spend time by the beautiful waterfront and experience such a vibrant community,
it was an easy decision to move forward with Eleven Superior.” Camrost-Felcorp, builders of Sunset Condominiums in Mystic Pointe (near Grand Avenue Park, the Martin Goodman Trail and Waterfront Parks), is also incorporating the revitalization of the Waterfront Project as a marketing point, mentioning that the community will be a “leading example of a comprehensive, sustainable and family-friendly community...that includes 16 acres of key waterfront parklands.”
“Toronto hit an alltime high in condo sales in 2011.”
The close proximity to the waterfront and quality shopping areas have undoubtedly contributed to the decisions to build the nine high-rise complexes that will be entering the Humber Bay Shores community and surrounding area in the next few years. As a result, the current population in the area is expected to double. With such growth approaching, there will likely also be a rise of businesses in the area and an increase of patrons and customers frequenting local businesses. In the next few years, the community will face many exciting new developments, but there will also be challenges with more people sharing the same space. Residents will have to be very cognizant about maintaining and improving the quality of services and shared areas so expectations can be upheld when further growth changes the landscape. To get more involved and aware about condo development in our community as well as condominium legislation, please visit the Canadian Condominium Institute at www.cci.ca. HH
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hile the concept of cruising is nothing new, the emergence of the river cruise over the past few years has been extraordinary. And with itineraries ranging from the Mississippi to the Mekong, river cruising isn’t just a European phenomenon anymore. This year, we will see many new vessels launched in Europe, with even more amenities and types of accommodation. A larger variety of staterooms with many including balconies and French balconies (think Romeo and Juliet), are being incorporated into the new designs. Viking River Cruises is adding six new “longships” in 2012, featuring a unique indoor/ outdoor dining terrace at the front of the ship. Whether you travel the Rhine, Moselle, Main, Danube, Rhone Seine, Elbe or even the Douro, the ships normally dock right in the centre of major cities like Amsterdam and Vienna, and delight22 HumberHappenings.ca
ful small towns and villages like Austria’s Durnstein and Germany’s Breisach. Itineraries along the Mekong River in Southeast Asia are not particularly new, but this destination is becoming increasingly popular as cruise lines add more ships to these locations. The land and river itinerary in Vietnam and Cambodia, featuring Hanoi, Siem Reap (Angkor Wat), Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City, offers life-enriching experiences. The intimate size of the vessels and tours allow guests to immerse themselves into the local culture and way of life. Imagine traveling to one of the many floating villages by sampan or learning the timehonoured traditions that farmers and fisherman used centuries ago. In the fall of 2012, AMA Waterways will begin an exciting new program featuring an African safari cruise along the Chobe River combined with one of three different land tour itineraries. The itineraries have been designed to allow guests to stay at iconic safari lodges, game camps
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The Viking River Cruise’s Prima Donna sailing along the Danube in Passau.
and exclusive hotels in South Africa, Botswana, Kenya and Tanzania. Private guides take guests on breathtaking wildlife encounters to spot the “big five”: lion, African elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros as well as other species that symbolize the African safari experience. Day tours will feature experiences such as exploring National Parks by Mokoro (the traditional dugout canoe), a visit to Kaseno Village for a cultural interaction with the local community, sunset cruise along
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jazz greats and lectures by an onboard River Historian. Aboard the American Queen, passengers are invited to play the ship’s calliope which produces a loud, whistle-like sound. Excursions ashore provide an in-depth immersion into the history, culture and cuisine of America’s heartland. Whether your desired location is in Europe, Russia, Asia, Egypt, Africa, the Amazon or North America, river cruises take guests into the heart of the destination. Plan ahead as vessels most often carry well under 200 guests and many itineraries can sell out a year in advance. Krista Cluett can be contacted at 416-236-2266, Cruise Holidays of Etobicoke. For more information on some of the river cruises mentioned, please visit: cruiseholidaysnow.com. HH
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the Zambezi River at Victoria Falls, an early morning game drive in the Okavango Delta, Boma dinner overlooking the open savannah or even a tour to the famous wine estates in Cape Town: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. This is a region of diverse experiences for the discerning and adventurous traveler. Two companies are bringing back the paddle-wheeler to the Mississippi, the largest river system in North America. The Queen of the Mississippi, a brand new 140 guest paddle-wheeler, and the 436 passenger American Queen begin sailing three to 10 day itineraries between Louisiana and Minnesota and as far east as Pittsburgh on the Ohio River. Step back in time to the days of Mark Twain, Tennessee Williams, the Delta blues and the Old South. The vessels combine the best of old and new. Filled with today’s modern amenities, they display all the opulence of the American Victorian era and the stately river steamers of the past. Entertainment will be reminiscent of the legendary steamboating era, including Dixieland bands,
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Taste of humber
Keriwa Cafe by Caroline Becker
Aboriginal cuisine charters new culinary territories.
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eautiful creations hug the earth coloured walls of this warm and inviting First Nations inspired restaurant. The smell of sweet orchard fruitwood welcomes you. This place is magical. Servers greet you
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warmly and take care of your every need. Warm red fife sourdough bread made with natural ingredients is served with unsalted butter, sea salt and pork fat. All of it is creamy, buttery and fresh. The small seasonal and organic menu is thoughtfully crafted and has so many
intriguing dishes that it’s difficult to choose. Cascumpec oysters from Prince Edward Island, served with pickled watermelon, adobo (raw meat immersed in a broth and spices) and fresh horseradish, delight the palate with a taste of salty brine and fresh grass. Alberta
taste of humber and richly flavoured. Braised cabbage, sweet cream and dill make me nostalgic; the flavours excite the senses like an intricate dance. Each is individually distinct at first but they quickly come together to finish with a flourish of grace and harmony. Traditional Canadian flavours are taken to new heights in the pork shoulder dish. Hearty red cabbage, celeriac, squash and elderberries taste familiar and yet Cascumpec oysters very new when combined. Salufrom New Brunswick. brious whitefish is tactfully plated with smoked bacon, white bison tartar tastes delicate and full of beans, chard, red fife, samphire, radish flavour and is perfectly complemented and chestnut. Each ingredient brings by bread toasted in pork fat. The bison out the best in each other, creating an pemmican perogies may need added indescribably flavourful dish. salt but still succeed with the acMeticulous preparation and care is companiments of crème fraiche and present in all the dishes, from cultivatcreamy celeriac purée. ing herbs in their own backyard garden, Perhaps as a nod to the neighbour- to locally sourcing all of their ingrediing Polish community in Roncesvalles ents. A three-course meal is reasonVillage, the borscht is beautiful, clear ably priced at about $38-$50. HH
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Created by executive chef Kevin McKenna
Spring comes late in Ontario and root vegetables and Riesling are the perfect pairing for a seasonal spring soup. Substitute apple cider for cream and you can serve the soup chilled. 1 celery root, finely diced 1 large white onion, finely diced 1 leek (white part only), finely diced 2 cups vegetable stock 1 cup Cave Spring Riesling 1 cup 35% cream 2 tbsp local honey 1-2 tbsp canola oil Salt and white pepper to taste Extra virgin olive oil (garnish) Parsley (garnish) Method 1. In a large soup pot on medium heat, add canola oil to coat bottom and add the celery root. Roast until lightly
caramelized and add honey, onions, leeks and stir for 2-3 minutes until onions become translucent. 1. Deglaze the pot by pouring in the Cave Spring Riesling and reduce until almost dry. Add vegetable stock, bring to a light boil then reduce heat to low and simmer until the celery root is tender. 2. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Add cream and blend with a hand blender or in a food processor until smooth. (Be careful when blending hot liquids.)
Optional garnish: Smoked elk Brochette 6 oz elk steak (or favourite meat) Smoking wood chips (cherry wood is recommended) Salt and pepper to taste
Method 1. Soak wood chips for about an hour. Place chips in an aluminium foil pouch and wrap in tin foil like an envelope. Poke holes in the pouch so smoke can flavour the meat. 2. Place foil package in your barbeque over medium heat until it starts to smoke. Place steak on grill racks and close lid for about 8-10 minutes until the smoky flavour has penetrate 3. Remove pouch carefully and continue to cook steak to desired doneness. Remove and let rest. When cool enough, slice into thin pieces, season with salt and pepper. Skewer with your favourite vegetables (if desired). Serve bisque with a meat skewer. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and garnish with a bit of parsley. Serves 8-10 people
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Humber Happenings I Spring 2012 27
eco logic
Get Your Home Lean and Green Helpful tips that make your unwanted items someone else’s new items. by Jim Lord with files from veronica owens
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t’s that time of the year when everybody starts to think about spring cleaning. It is much easier to clean once you’ve minimized the amount of stuff you own. The first places to start are storage lockers, hard to reach shelves, closets, attics, basements and “junk drawers”. Hint: If you’ve labelled a box “junk”, chances are you really don’t need whatever’s in there. For usable items, the rule of thumb is to get rid of it if you haven’t used it in two years. Here are some steps to get you started towards decluttered freedom. Step 1: Identify all the stuff you don’t need. Make piles according to material type. Step 2: Up-cycle or re-purpose some of the stuff from Step 1. Some examples may be: make a coffee table out of old books, wind chimes out of scratched CDs or a rug out of old t-shirts and socks. Some of my favourite DIY sites include: realsimple.com, crafster.org and craftingagreenworld.com. Step 3: Donate everything you can. Some useful organizations and the items they accept include: • Friends of Toronto Public Library: Books, magazines, CDs and DVDs. • Donate Your Old Shoes: Gently used shoes. 28 HumberHappenings.ca
• Toronto District School Board Artsjunktion: Any material and supplies that can be used for educational and extra-curricular programs. • Canadian Diabetes Association: Clothing, appliances, bedding, etc.
Step 4: Dispose of hazardous materials appropriately: • Best Buy & Future Shop: Old electronics. • Shoppers Drug Mart: Expired medications, syringes and needles. • Boomerang Paint: Old paint. Step 5: Recycle any remaining items.
“Aim for a no-waste approach to cleaning this season.”
• Community Bicycle Network: Almost all working and non-working bikes. • Furniture Bank: Furniture and home furnishings. • Sistering, Dress for Success Toronto and Dr. Roz’s Healing Place: Used women’s business and business-casual clothing. • Car Heaven: Vehicles before 2003. • Lions Clubs International or New Eyes for the Needy: Used eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Step 6: DIY green cleaning products. Some useful tips: • Fill spray bottle with 50 per cent white vinegar and 50 per cent water. Apply to glass, mirrors, tile and laminates. Wipe clean with a cloth. • Soak aerators and showerheads in white vinegar overnight to remove buildup. • Add a few drops of essential oil to beeswax candles for a natural air freshener. • Sprinkle borax and essential oil on your carpet. Let it sit and then vacuum up. Wishing you a lean and green spring cleaning until next season! HH
Jim is one of the founding principals of Ecovert Sustainability Consultants. He helps organizations achieve their sustainable goals through green building certification, green product certification, greenhouse gas inventories and sustainable policy development. www.ecovert.ca
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nder the current regulations, many pet food companies do not have to run feeding trials to claim nutritional adequacy on the
product label. Many labels do not provide easily accessible information about nutrient content, caloric density, freshness, stability and quality assurance practices. Other items that pet owners may consider are the quality and identity of ingredients (slaughter practices and the use of genetically modified products are commonly overlooked), as well as bio-availability (how much nutrients are absorbed and metabolized). Until labeling laws are modified to be more comprehensive and overt, the burden is on the veterinarian and consumer to investigate the nutritional claims. Q. Is it true that the ingredient listed first on the label is what makes up most of the content in the food? A. Pet owners tend to purchase based on certain ingredients, but ingredient lists are often misleading. In many cases, ingredients are listed by weight. Companies use the pre-processed weight of an item, including water content to determine the order of ingredients. Therefore, ingredients such as chicken, which contains a substantial amount of water, will be listed ahead of soy, even
though the soy might contribute a greater percentage of the protein in the food. Q. What’s the difference between organic and holistic foods? A. Only food labeled with the AB organic logo is certified organic in accordance
“There is a long standing myth that by-products are inferior.” with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Without the seal it is impossible to guarantee that a product labeled “organic” is truly organic because organic standards in Canada are still voluntary. Holistic is a philosophical term that takes a wholeness approach: the harmony between the soul and the body can be applied to very limited areas of medicine. There is no legal definition in regards to pet food. Any manufacturer can
make claims of holistic regardless of ingredients chosen—marketing strategists know that too. Q. Is food containing by-products bad for my pet? A. There is a long standing myth that byproducts are inferior. To put this in perspective, you may consider that in the world of carnivorous hunters, the fillet minion of their prey is never separated from the rest. All the ingredients in “meals” are by-products. Everyday natural necessities such as vitamin E, gelatin brands and beef bouillon are all by-products. Disclaimer: This column does not make any suggestions about the “best pet food” nor intends to degrade any pet food brand. It is about providing information and clarification. Better information leads to better nutrition and health. HH
Dr. Farzad Ghazi is the owner and operator of Marina Animal Hospital located in the Park Lawn area. Marina Animal Hospital provides medical and dental care, surgery services and laboratory testing to all four-legged pets as well as aid for some legitimate rescue groups. He can be contacted at 416-255-2777. www.marinaanimalhospital.ca
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The Broten Bulletin
Ontario Tuition Costs Reduced New government grants offset the average post-secondary education by 30 per cent. by Laurel Broten
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n January 10, 2012, I was pleased to visit Humber College’s Lakeshore campus to speak about the Ontario government’s announcement that 30 per cent of the average post-secondary tuition will be reduced for families in the Etobicoke-Lakeshore area and across Ontario. The new initiatives for making a post-secondary education more affordable for everyone will work out to savings of about $1,600 for an undergraduate university or college degree and $730 for a college diploma and certificate per year for students. Eligible students can apply based on the following criteria: • They are a full-time student at a public college or university in Ontario. • It has been less than four years since they left high school. • They are in a program that they can apply to directly from high school. • Their parents’ gross income is $160,000 or less.
Because the grant is calculated to be 30 per cent off the average Ontario tuition, the amount of the grant will keep pace with any increased future costs –
“New initiatives for the postsecondary education will be more affordable for everyone.” meaning it will always be 30 per cent off the price of tuition. To fully offset the costs of the new tuition grant, efficiencies and savings were found by redirecting funding from efficiencies as well as from existing scholarship and grant programs. With seven out of 10 future jobs requiring training beyond high school, we are committed to Minister Broten with Humber College president John Davies and Humber College students in January for the tuition reduction announcement.
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ensuring that this grant will make a real difference in the cost of tuition for fulltime students and the families who need it the most. It was especially rewarding for me to celebrate this news at Etobicoke-Lakeshore’s Humber College, where this grant will be particularly helpful to their degree students who, like their university counterparts, must finance four years of a postsecondary education. The economic impact of approximately 6,000 Humber students living and studying in the community has been significant, including supporting local businesses. In turn, our community has enjoyed access to concerts, workshops, lectures, recreational space and several children’s and youth activities organized and provided by Humber College and its students. By 2015, enrollment at Humber’s Lakeshore Campus is projected to grow by over 3,000 students to almost 9,000 in total. That growth is expected to be primarily in degree programming. HH
Laurel Broten is the MPP for the EtobicokeLakeshore area. Broten is also the Minister of Children and Youth Services and Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues. Email her at laurelbroten.onmpp.ca.
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magine enjoying lunch or dinner overlooking our fabulous harbour with family and friends, or a relaxing dockside picnic.
A limited number of social memberships are currently available in our Club. The beautiful clubhouse and grounds are Humber Bay’s best kept secret. For enquiries we invite you to contact our Membership Director, Michael MacDonald at 416-252-7737, extension 225 or gm@mimicocruisingclub.com.
AN OASIS IN THE CITY.
Save THE Humber bay express bus! Use it or Lose it. Humber Bay’s TTC Express service is being endangered and may be removed as early as Summer 2012. Don’t let HBSCA’s efforts in initiating this premium service to our community be wasted.
Visit Facebook and search “Humber bay express bus” to learn about more about the Humber bay express bus service.
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