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Under new ownership who will serve up equal portions of charm and sophistication, newly designed studios, 1 bedroom plus den and 2 bedrooms plus den. All suites are newly renovated to include new kitchens with 4 stainless steel appliances, bathroom with water saving devices, luxury vinyl plank fl oor, energy saving lighting including new windows throughout.

Balconies

• Elevators

• Heat included

• Hydro not included

• Laundry Facilities on Site

• On-site Superintendent

• Underground Parking available

• Water included

• Wheel Chair Access

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 11am to 6pm

NORTH

Markham North York Richmond Hill Vaughan

EAST

Ajax Oshawa Pickering

Scarborough Whitby

WEST

Brampton

Etobicoke Mississauga Oakville

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7 ways to prioritize

self-care as you age

Getting older is inevitable, but with age comes enough wisdom to know that your senior years can be the best of your life. Staying mentally sharp, physically fit and emotionally healthy are all important – and self-care is at the centre of it all.

Here are seven simple ways to prioritize health and well-being in your golden years:

go for a walk

It doesn’t matter how fast or how far you go at first; aim for half an hour at least five days a week.

keep your body hydrated

Dry mouth is a common condition in seniors, and one that may be caused by medications or certain medical disorders. Drink plenty of water, sip broths and soups, consider a humidifier for your home and remember that both caffeine and alcohol can be dehydrating.

pay close attention to your nutrition

Eat whole foods, make sure you’re getting enough protein, reduce the amount of sugar you consume and try to avoid saturated fats. Enjoy a treat every now and then.

stay on top of your health-care appointments

See your doctors, dentists and other specialists regularly to help all of you stay on top of your baseline health.

brush your teeth

Did you know your gums naturally recede over time, exposing areas of the tooth that are not protected by enamel? Consider protecting your gums with a daily toothpaste that fights the bacteria that can cause early gum disease, such as Colgate PerioGardSF, which also helps prevent gum bleeding and inflammation, plaque build-up and even cavities.

be social

Whether it’s visiting friends, playing with grandchildren or travelling, connecting with others may help reduce stress and keep your mental health in check.

try something new

Learning new sports or picking up a new hobby could help you slow down cognitive decline.

Learn more about the causes, consequences and risk factors associated with poor gum health at colgate.ca. ■

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top 10 tips to prevent car theft

Car theft is on the rise and costs Canadians more than $1 billion annually.

Car thieves are prioritizing easy marks – convenient, lowrisk opportunities to steal. By making it inconvenient, you can protect yourself against vehicle theft. Here are 10 simple precautions recommended by Co-operators to help ensure your vehicle is waiting for you when you step outside.

1. Make sure your vehicle isn’t left running unattended, even for just a few minutes.

2. Make sure to lock your vehicle and close the windows.

3. Keep your keys or keyless fob away from doors and windows. If your car has a keyless ignition, use a Faraday bag that blocks

the signal from your key fob and prevents it from being hacked by thieves to gain entry to your vehicle.

4. Use after-market deterrents such as steering-wheel or brake-pedal locks, or alarm systems.

5. Add a vehicle tracking device.

6. Talk to your mechanic about installing an immobilizing device to prevent hotwiring.

7. Park in well-lit, populated areas or in secured garages.

8. Don’t keep personal identification or valuables in your vehicle. Ensure your possessions are stowed out of sight and in your trunk if you are away from home.

9. Before purchasing a vehicle, do some research and request all required documentation from the

seller. If a deal feels too good to be true, be sure to listen to your instincts. Wait to get the verification you need before proceeding.

10. To avoid theft while selling your vehicle, ensure you meet in a safe, well-lit, third-party location such as a busy parking lot or outside your local police precinct. When it’s time to receive payment, do so at a physical bank so you can verify the payment method used.

Find more information about car theft prevention through your insurance advisor or at cooperators.ca. Depending on what vehicle you drive, and what theft prevention steps you take, you might even be able to secure a discount on your premiums. ■

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habits that can promote personal growth

Making the most of opportunities for personal growth can help people enrich their lives and be happier. Embracing some habits and ditching others can contribute to personal growth and help people live full and fulfilling lives.

wake up early

Many people can think of various things they would like to do if they only had more time. Reading more books, exercising more often or learning to cook are just a handful of activities that can enrich peoples’ lives. By waking up earlier each day,

people can make better use of their mornings. Read a book while the morning coffee is brewing or run a little on the treadmill before the kids wake up. Waking up earlier also can give you a chance to get some chores done, opening up more time to pursue some new hobbies at night.

quit smoking

The ill effects of smoking are many. Smokers may not know just how quickly after quitting their bodies will begin to recover. The American Lung Association notes that smokers’ heart rates drop to a normal level 20 minutes after quitting. Twelve hours after quitting, the

carbon monoxide levels in smokers’ blood return to normal as well. Quitting also can provide people with more financial freedom. The resource Smokefree.org notes that, in early 2018, someone smoking a pack a day spent about $177 (approximately $240 CAD) per week on cigarettes. That amounts to roughly $9,200 ($12,516 CAD) per year. Financial freedom can make it easier to pursue passions that promote personal growth, such as traveling.

turn off your devices

Numerous studies have discovered that the brain cannot multitask. Unfortunately, many people

The dawn of a new year is a time of personal reflection for many people. Upon reflecting on their lives, many people resolve to change those lives for the better.

unknowingly try to force their brains to do just that by checking their devices. Avoiding devices during the workday can make you more productive and turning them off when you arrive home at night can foster stronger relationships with your loved ones.

volunteer

A study from researchers at the London School of Economics that was published in the journal Social Science and Medicine found that the more people volunteered, the happier they were. The researchers compared people who never vol-

unteered to people who did, finding that the odds of being “very happy” increased by 7 percent among people who volunteered monthly. Those odds increased by 12 percent among people who volunteered every two to four weeks. Volunteering also provides opportunities to meet new people, including those from different backgrounds than your own. Such interactions can help people develop more well-rounded worldviews.

The dawn of a new year is a great time to explore various ways to promote your personal growth. ■

Smokefree.org notes that, in early 2018, someone smoking a pack a day spent about $177 (approximately $240 CAD) per week on cigarettes. That amounts to roughly $9,200 ($12,516 CAD) per year.

aim for a safe, secure move

BY CHUCK RESNICK MOVING EXPERT

When you move your home or office, there’s no question you want your belongings to arrive at their final destination safely, with nothing broken or misplaced.

There are, however, other forms of safety and security worth important consideration, whether you take the do-it-yourself (DIY) approach or you hire a professional mover.

For example, when items are transferred between a building and a truck or vehicle, how will you prevent items from going missing, when all of your volunteer movers are inside the house or apartment?

At Two Men and a Truck – Canada, we dispatch movers in teams of three so one person is with the truck at all times, supervising the job and keeping an eye on your

Consider shredding unneeded documents before the move.

moving vehicle for extended periods of time.

Another safety aspect is ensuring no one gets hurt during your move.

Professional movers are trained to lift correctly and have strapping and other aides that help to move bulky items. We also understand fragility and treat delicate items with the care they deserve. Untrained people who help you with moving may inadvertently cause damage, because they lack the know-how of moving certain items. Movers have special packing materials, labels as well as loading and unloading techniques in place, to protect these cherished pieces.

rate trucks so all of the information would not be damaged, in the unlikely event of a traffic accident.

Speaking of sensitive or expensive cargo, whether moving home or office, it’s always a good idea to have specific items appraised and personally insured, to protect them. Be sure to create an inventory of these items, take photos of them and provide a copy to the mover.

belongings. If you opt to do a DIY move, be careful when using friends and family. It is essential that you prevent them from getting so caught up with moving items between spaces, that they leave vehicles unattended. This is particularly important when moving out of and into an apartment building or condominium, when elevator trips may mean those carrying the items are gone from the

If you are planning a business move, it is wise to hire a professional mover and sit down with the move consultant to develop a plan. With the right plan in place, you’ll prevent unnecessary confusion at the end. Consider shredding unneeded documents before the move, to save time and money. Moving electronic storage equipment and servers can be tricky. Does your mover have a strategy in place with information security as a goal? One approach may be to move critical servers in sepa-

Another area that many neglect is the ability of the drivers. People who choose a DIY move usually rent a truck or trailer, but are they really skilled enough to drive the vehicle safely? Driving with a heavy load in a vehicle you are not used to is risky. A professional moving company provides trained drivers who are used to driving safely from point A to B, with your belongings in tow. If you need to store items for a period of time, ask your mover if they have a storage facility that is climate controlled and insured against floods, fire, theft and the like.

A mover who offers full insurance with professional and bonded employees relieves you of the worry and stress of these kinds of safety and security issues. You can DIY but, in the end, is it worth it? ■

Chuck Resnick is vice-president, marketing and operations at Two Men and A Truck – Canada®

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tips to keep your cool when the weather heats up

Many of us spend winter dreaming of sunny summer days ahead. However, the weather can become too hot to enjoy.

To make sure you can keep your cool when the weather heats up, here are some tips.

check your air conditioner

Watch out for the early signs of heat illness, which include headaches, nausea or vomiting, dizziness or fainting, extreme thirst, and rapid breathing or heartbeat.

If you have an air conditioner, make sure it’s working properly before you need it. Turn it on for a test and schedule service if needed. This way, if there is a problem you can solve it before the first heat wave. If you don’t have an air-conditioner, identify places close to home where you can cool off on hot days, such as a library or community centre.

have hot-weather recipes ready

Using your oven during a heat wave will add to the hot tempera-

tures you’re feeling. Rather than trying to come up with recipes when it’s already too hot to think, plan some oven-free meals before the hot weather arrives. There are plenty of delicious options, including no-cook and cold dishes, as well as microwave-safe meals.

revisit your closet

Many of us store our summer clothes out of the way for the winter. Dig them out in the springtime before the first heat wave so that you know they fit and where to find them when hot temperatures strike. Loose-fitting and light-coloured

clothes made from breathable fabrics can help keep you cooler.

brush up on safety steps

If you take medication or have a health condition, ask your healthcare provider about how heat can affect you and follow their advice. If you do outdoor work or activities, ensure that you have a plan to accommodate extreme heat.

arrange check-ins to reduce risk

Watch out for the early signs of heat illness, which include head -

aches, nausea or vomiting, dizziness or fainting, extreme thirst, and rapid breathing or heartbeat. These can rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies and affect your ability to reach out for help.

While everyone is at risk for heat illnesses, older adults, infants and young children, people experiencing homelessness and anyone with a chronic illness is at greater risk. Living alone or being socially isolated can also put people at great risk. Talk to your family, friends and neighbours to arrange regular check-ins with them during

hot weather in case anyone needs support.

Find more information about how to prepare for summer heat at canada.ca/health. ■

— News Canada

tax-time guide tips for stress-free filing

The tax deadline is inevitable every year, whether it fills you with a deep dread or you actually enjoy putting everything together. Here are some important things you should know this year to help you get your taxes done as easily and effectively as possible.

file your taxes to be eligible for the new Canadian Dental Care Plan

The federal government is phasing in the Canadian Dental Care Plan to help cover the cost of oral health care for Canadians who have an annual family income of less than $90,000 and no access to dental insurance. In order to be eligible, one of the requirements is that you have filed last year’s tax return – so that’s another reason to get filing.

find free tax help across the country

If you have a modest income and simple tax situation, you may be able to have your taxes done by

volunteers at a free tax clinic. They can help make sure you get the benefits and credits you’re entitled to. Volunteering for the Community Volunteer Income Tax program (CVITP), run as the Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (ITAVP) in Quebec, can also be a great opportunity to give back.

prepare in advance

Early preparation can also help make tax time more efficient – and maybe save you money. Before you sit down to file, make sure you have your details and documents ready, from T4s to donation receipts. If you don’t qualify for CVITP/ITAVP assistance, consulting a financial advisor from a reputable company like IG Wealth Management can make preparing easier and ensure you maximize tax credits and deductions, and stay on top of deadlines.

doing your taxes may net you some cash

Even if you didn’t have any income last year, file your tax return.

Doing it may even put some money in your pocket. Aside from the possibility of a refund, doing your taxes is the only way to receive many of the federal benefit or credit payments you could be eligible for. Register for direct deposit from the Canada Revenue Agency to get your money in as little as eight business days of filing.

own residential property in Canada?

You should know about the Underused Housing Tax (UHT)

This tax is different from the vacant housing taxes of some municipalities and provinces. While the UHT doesn’t apply to many Canadian homeowners, it’s still up to each owner to confirm if they’re affected or not. If you’re required to file a return for the 2022 or 2023 calendar year, make sure the Canada Revenue Agency receives your return(s) and payment(s) by April 30th, 2024, to avoid penalties and interest. ■

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Kingston Rd & Midland Area Scarborough

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