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thing the renovation of the 34-year-old home didn’t touch. Everything else was replaced or altered: roof, windows, insulation, cabinetry and flooring. “Renovation wouldn’t be the right word,� Brouwer says. “It was essentially a rebuild from top to bottom.� Using the same advice she gives her clients, she prioritized what was needed structurally and created her master plan from there. “Spend time and money on your construction and design,� she says. “You want to make sure the bones of your project are done right and will last. You can always buy pillows and accessories after the fact.� For the Brouwers, that meant a larger kitchen, spaces conducive to family living and more natural light. “My husband and I are family-oriented people and do not live formally whatsoever, so I wanted to make sure I created some casual and usable spaces to enjoy as multipurpose areas, nothing too fussy,� she says. 4/:: " 4/::

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She decided the dining room would go and be replaced with more casual, open-concept dining. A sunroom addition was debated, but instead, four sets of double sliding glass doors were installed. The doors let in an amazing amount of natural light and offer views to the natural landscape from the kitchen, dining and family room, where the Brouwers spend most of their time. The family room shares a two-sided fireplace with the kitchen, bringing warmth to the large open space. It is Brouwer’s favourite spot in her home. “The rooms are open to each other and it’s a fresh, enjoyable place to congregate,� she says. “It just feels good.� When asked how much design input the rest of the family had in the renovations, Brouwer bluntly answers “none.� “I know my family really well, so of course the spaces are designed for them and the choices I make reflect their interests,� she explains. “I’m the expert so they all simply defer to me.� In decorating her children’s rooms, Brouwer goes with her gut and steers clear of short-lived fads and favourite colours. “Kids change their minds so quickly and are swayed so much by trends and friends,� she says. “I design rooms that I know they will like, but I would rather create something that is a bit more long lasting.� In each room, there are special details— unique accessories and accent pieces and layering of textures—that catch your eye: a picture gallery in the family room; a collection of mirrors used as a headboard in the guest room; a wallpapered ceiling in the home office; an oversized colourful painting in the front hall. The spaces have individual character yet still flow and complement one another.

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“I make all of my choices at the very beginning,� she says of any renovation or decorating project. “You don’t have to buy all of your products at the same time, but making all of the decisions—furniture, accents, photographs, colour palette, favourite pieces of art or antiques to include, area rugs—at the beginning helps on the journey of completing a space and not stopping at just a couch, two chairs and a table.� Personalizing a space is important to creating a real sense of home. “I don’t think rooms look great when everything is brand new,� she says. “I introduce things that are well-loved or part of my history so I am surrounded with things that mean something to me and my family.� Paint colour—and Brouwer confesses to loving every colour of the rainbow—is usually selected nearer the end of the design process and is typically inspired by other pieces in the room such as an area rug, piece of art or fabric. In her home, the predominant colours are greys and yellows. “I had fallen in love with the fabric I used for the kitchen drapery,� she says. “I loved it and everything leapt from there.�

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her style—contemporary joyful. “I believe that our surroundings should uplift us. I find traditional a bit too heavy and modern a bit too stark. I need a lot of colour and when I look around I just need to be happy,� she says. “My priority is always my family first. The truth of the matter is you need to design with your family and lifestyle in mind. I like to live and work within my core values. One of them is authenticity; this is authentically us.�

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were and how to access them. They moved and expanded into many areas of London and by the mid 1960s, Grodzinski was the largest kosher bakery in all of Europe. In 1999, the bakery expanded to Canada, when Daniel Grodzinski and his wife Rhona opened a location in Toronto. The bustling bakery attracted customers from around the city and into York Region, prompting the Grodzinskis to open a location in Thornhill three years later. “From my experience in London, I learned that even though an area may be extremely busy over a five-year period, for example, demographics change and life changes so it’s usually a good idea to have a presence in more than one [neighbourhood],� Daniel explains the decision to open a second location. The Thornhill bakery is entirely nut-free.

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What do a giant fake mountain, a massive propane explosion and sprawling farm fields have in common? They’re all part of the history of Maple. The town, which today is defined as a “high-growth suburban community,� is centred at the intersection of Keele Street and Major Mackenzie and part of the City of Vaughan. Its founding families, the Nobles and the Ruperts, arrived in the area in the early half of the 19th century. Not surprisingly, the town over the years was known first as Noble’s Corner and then Rupertsville. It is believed the community eventually became known as Maple because of the numerous maple trees that once lined Keele Street. CN Rail bought the local train station in the early 1900s and renamed it Maple Station. For decades, Maple was mainly an agricultural community with large cattle, chicken and vegetable farms dominating the area. The centre of the original village still retains some its earlier character, with 19th and early 20th century buildings, including many 1-1/2 and two-storey brick and clapboard homes, as well as two churches and some commercial buildings, lining the streets. In the early 1960s, housing developers arrived and with them new families. Newlyweds Fred and Sydell Cook were among the first buyers to move into the young subdivision. “They were a lot of money back then, $14,900,� Fred says of the purchase price of their house. The Cooks did not live in Maple long before the area began to blow up—and not in a good way. In August 1962, a massive explosion at Superior Propane Ltd. rocked local residents and destroyed several homes, killing one person and injuring many others. “I was sitting in the front room and my wife was

having a bath. The explosion occurred and I went out on my lawn and saw a fireball and I felt the heat on my face,� Fred recalls. Soon after, police arrived to evacuate the town. Several years later, Fred, who worked in the electrical trade for decades, was involved in another major milestone in Maple: the construction of Canada’s Wonderland. “We got a contract and I actually wired the mountain,� he says. He recalls the rumours that circulated in the 1970s prior to the park’s construction. Debate and criticism came from both local residents and cultural institutions in the City of Toronto. But plans went ahead; shovels were in the ground in June 1979 and the park opened its doors in 1981. “When [Wonderland] first opened, we all received free admissions,� Fred says. “They were good corporate people and over the years they helped all the local charities and they still do.� When the Cooks kids were old enough for summer jobs, they headed to Wonderland along with many other local youths. “Our youngest son was a supervisor and he eventually met a girl there and a few years later we had a daughter-in-law,� Sydell says. Fred says the expansion of Maple has helped make it a great place to stay, raise a family and grow old. He appreciates how newcomers have contributed to the diversity and culture of the community within a city. And Maple continues to grow. More families are settling into the area as new housing developments pop up, but the colourful history of the town and its unique landmarks have made the neighbourhood what it is and is the reason why so many people have come to call Maple home.

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In many ways a farmers market is wonderful and welcoming in its predictability—asparagus in the spring, berries through the summer, squash in the fall. But look past the produce and you’ll find a variety of treats and trinkets to tempt you. It’s an easy stroll through the communitycentred Newmarket Main Street Farmers Market, where kids splash in the wading pool, a very young and very talented twosome plays on stage and scads of people wander from booth to booth filling their produce bags—and their bellies. At Uncle Jack’s Meat Pies, you can choose from seven signature deep dish pies and patties of Cornish butter pastry with fillings such as jerk chicken and tourtiere. “We think the population of Newmarket love and support their market because they trust the quality of the products and the vendors that produce them,� says Denise

Cavan of Uncle Jack’s. “The market has a splash pad and entertainment and it is just plain fun.� 100 Acre Bakery owners Simon Silander and wife Danielle Hampton handcraft artisan loaves with local organic ingredients and offer varieties such as whole-wheat multigrain, walnut, sundried tomato and dill or Moroccan black olive sourdough and French baguette. “People love our bread because it reminds them of the bread their grandmother used to make,� Hampton says. “The superior health benefits are pretty appealing too from the fermentation process of the sourdough and

organic non-GMO flour.� At Ella’s Oven, named after owners Rob and Theresa Johnson’s eight-year-old daughter, the popular breakfast pizza (eggs, hash browns, bacon and cheddar) usually sells out by 9:30 a.m. But late-risers can always try the market feature, topped with seasonal ingredients from farmers at the market. A fun and out-of-the-ordinary city activity is to hitch a ride with Mark Fairbarn on his Belgian horse and wagon rides. “The people love it because most of them have never been around horses,� Fairbarn says. “It brings them a little taste of times gone by.� 4/:: "

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As Flato Markham Theatre celebrates its 30th anniversary this upcoming season, general manager Eric Lariviere is understandably proud of the cultural hub the theatre has become. “It was a bold vision to create this theatre,� he says. “Now, 30 years later, our programs are bar none the leading performing arts programs in York Region.� Thanks to the lobbying of town council by community groups such as Markham Concert Band, Markham Little Theatre and Markham Men of Harmony, Markham Theatre for Performing Arts opened its doors in October 1984. The inaugural gala performance featured renowned Canadian artists Hagood Hardy and Moe Koffman, among others. At the helm of the now renamed Flato Markham Theatre for five years, Lariviere says what was once an anchor site for travelling shows, is now host to 365 events per year, including 300 performances, 60 of which are presented by the theatre itself. The remaining performances arise from community groups renting the space. With a significant shift in Markham’s demographics over 30 years, Lariviere says providing a service that connects with the community is top priority. “As a public entity, it’s our role to evolve as the community does,� he says. “Our main goal with that is to connect with our diverse community and bring people together from Markham and throughout York Region.�

With that goal comes an element of risk. “We’re not only staying in the obvious and conservative realm of programs,� Lariviere says. “There’s a risk in engaging new community members. They don’t really know you. And there’s a chance the shows might not connect.� The theatre balances well-known acts like the Jim Cuddy Band, coming to Flato Markham Theatre this October, with performers from around the world who are perhaps lesser known to Canadians. “We believe, and the City of Markham believes, in providing culture to as many people in the city as possible. Intrinsically, it involves going above and beyond the comfort zone,� Lariviere says. “We’ve had a good response from audiences. We know that if we can convince people to come, they will love it.� Markham resident Kamal Lee has been coming to the theatre on average 20 times a season since moving to the city in 2006. “With each passing year, I become more adventurous and open to new experiences,� she says. “This year, we have tickets for 31 performances. With the wide variety of entertainment offered at Flato Markham Theatre, there is little need to travel anywhere else to satisfy my desire to experience the performing arts.� Lee and her husband Michael attend shows of all genres of music, dance, comedy, theatre, circus and magic acts. 4/:: "

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“I love the overall experience I have at the theatre, with its intimate setting, appreciative audiences, cultural diversity, learning opportunities with the after-performance talks, as well as a chance to speak with the performers,â€? she says. “I have never been disappointed by any of the performances as there are so many incredibly talented people with interesting cultures and stories to share through their music and dance.â€? For the 2014-2015 season, Flato Markham Theatre’s Diamond Series includes a significant tribute to the 2015 Pan American and Parapan Am Games, which will bring close to 7,000 athletes from across Latin America, South America, the Caribbean and North America to Ontario next summer. “We decided to give a taste of Pan Am to our audience,â€? Lariviere says. “Our program for the season is highly focused on artists from the Americas.â€? The eclectic range of performers represents countries including Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Hawaii, Cuba, Jamaica, the United States and Canada. The season opens Sept. 26 with Cuban performer Chucho ValdĂŠs, one of the world’s most important jazz pianists. It’s an exclusive solo concert that Lariviere says “sets the toneâ€? for the season. Another highlight is Gimme One Riddim, a dance-theatre production set to ska music, considered Jamaica’s soundtrack to freedom. The performance celebrates Jamaica’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. The season will also continue to feature topnotch performing artists from around the world. Among the performances Lariviere expects to be popular are the Russian National Ballet Theatre’s presentations of Cinderella and The Sleeping Beauty in March and April. “Ballet for our community is very popular,â€? he says. “There are more than 50 dancers in the ensemble. People are going to love the performances.â€? The theatre is in its fourth year of providing Discovery programming—opportunities to engage the community, particularly youth, with the performing arts. In addition to offering a select number of matinĂŠes for school groups, the theatre has created the Every Child, Every Year program to allow children in Markham schools to attend one matinĂŠe performance each year at no charge. Every Child, Every Year was offered to students in grades 1 and 2 last season and will expand to include Grade 3 this season. The theatre is raising funds through grants and private sector donations to expand the $

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program to all elementary students. “Eventually the program will serve 25,000 elementary students annually,� Lariviere says. “It’s very important for us to reach our diverse community when they are young, to get them engaged with live performing arts.� A French teacher at Markham’s Highgate Public School, Lee says the students there have been fortunate enough to attend several performances at the theatre over the years. She began taking her own daughter to public performances at two years old. “I believe that the performing arts allowed her to experience and learn about the world in a unique way. Through song, dance and theatre, she learned about nature, different

cultures, self-expression and general life lessons,� Lee says. “As an audience member, she learned to be attentive, appreciative and well-mannered. When she attends a performance now, she has a greater understanding and appreciation of the artistry and talent before her.� There are three available performances for Every Child, Every Year next season, including one from Inti-Illimani, a Chilean group featuring more than 30 wind, string and percussion instruments. The theatre’s Discovery programming also incorporates community outreach, including master classes, workshops and “informances� in public spaces, such as the Pacific Mall, libraries and seniors centres.

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quality arts programs.� With the Diamond Series now offering 60 performances (up from 40 just a few years ago), Lariviere says the Discovery school programs and camps will be Flato Markham Theatre’s areas of growth in the future. “In a different way than the founders, we have adopted a bold vision,� he says. “We really take pride in engaging our community in our success. Partnerships have become our cornerstone. You need to be relevant if you’re going to be a cultural entity for the city.�

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a luxury car. Over the years, dozens of speakers have shared their stories of struggle and survival, and experts have spoken about advancements in research and treatment. Since 2009, the foundation has presented Hope Awards, which recognize people who have shared their personal cancer experiences meaningful and public way. This year’s event, scheduled for Oct. 26 and dubbed Chocolate Sunday, will have few new treats for attendees, says spokesperson Anita Wright. Chocolatiers will be on hand to offer samples and sales—from a spectacular fountain to decadent truffles. Emmy Award winner Christian LeBlanc, known to soap opera fans as Michael Baldwin from the Young and the Restless, will do a meet and greet. And, to top it all off, will be the TA TA Bra design auction. Local and not-so-

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All of this comes to you from one of Ontario’s finest builder/developers. Toronto-based Lindvest is part of the well-respected award-winning H&R family of companies, which has been building with excellence for more than 60 years. Lindvest was founded in 1998, and since that time has built successful communities across the Greater Toronto Area, all designed with beauty and function in mind. Over the years, Lindvest has been recognized for excellence in planning, progressive urban design and superb construction standards. Attentive customer service is a cornerstone of the company’s corporate philosophy, which embodies approachability, honesty and integrity. The firm is known for selecting established, up-and-coming locations that appreciate in value over time, and Aurora Glen certainly bears out that commitment.

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Known as “The Heart of York Region,� the Town of Aurora is part of the Greater Toronto Area, at the north end of Southern Ontario’s “Golden Horseshoe�. A rich history dating over 200 years is a point of pride for Aurora’s active and forward-thinking residents who have a sense of small town camaraderie not found in many places. The population is expected to grow from 53,000 to 69,000 by 2020, indicating a time of prosperity and opportunity for this growing town just 20km north of Toronto.

Architecturally, Lindvest’s elevations offer a mix of traditional brick, brick and stone, and spectacular contemporary design. Modern style details and stone accents combine with brick and glass to create truly stunning exteriors while sleek, modern interiors offer contemporary layouts with open-concept designs and high-quality features and finishes. Keeping with their fresh approach to building communities, Lindvest has added unique value to all of their homes by introducing high-end technological features like learning thermostats; convenience in the form of smart locks; and the energy efficiency of LED lighting.

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Yonge Station is the only development in Barrie to feature landmark art installations from a world renowned artist. Ron Baird, creator of Barrie’s famous Spirit Catcher created the Spirit Clock which currently rests at the corner of Yonge Street and Madelaine Drive. Pratt Homes expects to install the third piece of art, known as Wheelie, this fall. Wheelie is a large kinetic sculpture that moves in the wind and will sit in central park inside the Yonge Station community. Yonge Station’s first and second phase release included

a four-storey 56 unit building called the Union, four 8-plexes named after Monopoly railroads and six sets of townhomes named after Canadian railways. The building names and art possess a train theme to compliment Yonge Station’s proximity to the GO Station as well as promote Barrie’s steam train heritage which dates back to the 1800’s. Yonge Station promotes that size does matter when it comes to your home. Currently, you can get their smallest 800 sq. ft condo for $204,990 or their largest 1454 sq. ft condo for $317,990. In some parts of the GTA those same sizes can run you anywhere from $400,000 to $1 million.

Pratt Homes is releasing their third and final phase of Yonge Station on Saturday September 27th. They will be releasing The Grand Central which is a 4-storey, 72 unit condo building featuring large units with oversized balconies, underground parking and two elevators. Prices and floor plans for this building will be released mid-September. Register for the release of the final phase of Yonge Station online at www.yongestation.ca.

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along Steeles and the Promenade Shopping Centre. Take the TTC bus along Drewry right to the Yonge Street subway line for access anywhere in the city. There’s shopping, dining, movie theatres and the North York Civic Centre close by on Yonge. The Antibes Community Centre is just down the street and all the offerings of the Sherman Campus UJA Federation of Greater Toronto are just a few blocks south on Bathurst. Discover a cornucopia of three-bedroom townhome designs in the newly released Prestige Collection, with brick, stone and stucco exteriors and classic portico entrances. Sizes range from 2,039 to 2,087 sq. ft. and prices are from the mid $600’s. These design-forward homes feature private backyards to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The homes at Bloom Park Towns feature brick, stone and stucco exteriors set along a harmonious, pedestrian-friendly streetscape. Interiors boast open

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West Shore Beach Club offers year-round living; swimming, sailing, canoeing, fishing, windsurfing, hiking, cross country skiing, skating and more. Landscaped grounds, a community Marine House on the beach and gathering area make West Shore Beach Club as fun as it is beautiful, and with every homeowner sharing a private beach, there really is no place like it anywhere.

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to Canada from the Caribbean and worked long shifts as an emergency room nurse‌. She believed in hard work and trained us to do the same,â€? says Bailey, who lived on John Street in Thornhill during his teenage years in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Following his mother’s example, young Cameron took on a number of part-time jobs, including one delivering the Markham Economist and Sun door to door. “We volunteered and worked part-time jobs during our school years, looking for every opportunity to learn something new and contribute to the community,â€? he says. He also made time for expanding his mind—something he stresses is key to his success. “One thing you can never overstate is

the importance of learning,� he said. “As a teenager, I spent hundreds of hours at the Thornhill Community Centre and Library, reading up on whatever interested me that day. It opened up the whole world to me.� Bailey went on to study journalism at the University of Western Ontario in London and then established himself as a thoughtful and insightful film critic and talented film programmer, someone charged with vetting, selecting, obtaining and often introducing films at festivals or other venues. It was in this capacity that Bailey joined the TIFF organization in 1990. Today, the festival is one of the world’s largest, screening more than 300 films from more than 60 countries each year— and Bailey is at the helm.

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Milne Dam Conservation Park in 2012. The event had an added significance because it was also included the ribbon cutting to officially recognize Markham’s status as a city. “On Canada Day, I’ve performed downtown or in the nation’s capital in Ottawa, so doing Canada Day in Markham and being a resident was very special for me,� she said. “There were thousands of people there, including the mayor. It was an amazing day.� Black also speaks with excitement when talking about her upcoming project—the soon-to-be released Made In Canada. “The album has great music and we brought in a lot of live instruments and awesome musicians and writers,� Black says. “We just have to make sure the time is perfect before we release it.� Inspired by her life experiences, including relationships with friends and family, the upcoming album is expected to be her first to be released internationally. “We’ve been working on this album for about four years,� she adds. “So it’s very special to me and I’m really looking forward to sharing it with my fans.� Having received recognition from the industry, Black says this next big step in her musical journey will be all about the music and her fans. “I see each accomplishment representing a checkpoint in my life,� she says. “And I’ve spent a lot of time subconsciously going after awards, but the focus now is to really nurture my art and enjoy the journey.�

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If ever you’ve suspected that creativity can’t be suppressed, abstract artist Susan Weisz may just prove the point. Growing up in Quebec, Weisz had the opportunity to do a drawing and sculpture course through her studies at CEGEP (secondary school). In university, she took a class in art history. While she would later move to Toronto and work in health care for more than 20 years, it’s clear those early influences never left. Though she worked as a registered dietician, she also had a natural talent for

baking. It gave her a sense of freedom and play. “Cooking and baking are always about experimentation,� she says. Her creativity peeks through in other ways as well. “If you ever get a gift from me, it’s usually wrapped in some special way,� she laughs. Weisz, now devoted to her art full-time, has been painting for the past 10 years. Though she has taken several courses and workshops, she is largely self-taught. Working primarily in acrylics and mixed media, she leans toward bold, brightly

coloured geometrics, though many of her paintings are fluid and free flowing. She paints on board and canvas, as well as yupo (a waterproof synthetic paper), TerraSkin (stone paper) and occasionally watercolour paper. Her studio is in the basement of her home. When she first tried her hand at painting, she dabbled, experimenting with different styles to see what interested her most. She did some figurative work and continues to enjoy landscape. Weisz admits she never used to care for abstract art. “I could actually show you the painting that sparked the whole thing for me,� she says of a large piece by American artist David Kupferman. Her Thornhill home is open and airy. It boasts a varied selection of contemporary North American art, a notable portion by Ontario artists. Weisz has no interest in lining her walls with only her own work. She is a passionate fan and collector who

is happy to support fellow artists by buying their work and showcasing it in her home. Each piece has a story and special meaning to her. “I’ve always loved artwork, in any form— sculpture, painting, glasswork or drawing,� she says. “I have eclectic taste. My father was particularly fond of Inuit art, mostly sculpture, but now I’m also drawn to a lot of the felt wall hangings. My interests tend to change and grow over time.� Recently Weisz was one of five artists to take part in a public art initiative by the City of Markham and the Varley Art Gallery. A large-scale mural on Henderson Avenue in Thornhill gave her the opportunity to work with artist-mentor Katharine Harvey and fellow artists Andrea End, Robin Hesse, Matthew Moloney and Glen Ou. Together, the artists created a gorgeous 21-panel panoramic scene. At its centre is a representational image of the sun; moving outward the images become increasingly

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I received an invitation to visit Laos, Vietnam and Thailand and jumped at the opportunity. I’ve been to Thailand many times before, but always relish an opportunity to return. It would be my first time visiting Laos and Vietnam. Using Bangkok as a point of entry, I flew Toronto to Chicago, Chicago to Japan and then on to Thailand. I decided to book a seat in economy plus on United Airways, another first for me. The four extra inches of room were well worth it on the long flight. Upon arrival in Bangkok I was met by a

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