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PRIVATE EDUCATION GUIDE INSIDE Our 33rd annual primer to the city’s top private schools and programs

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PLAYING FOR KEEPS Queen’s Plate jockey Justin Stein on meeting his wife, Jennifer

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Toronto’s tennis star is back in fine form and gearing up for the National Bank Open, Aug. 5-15 at York University. We asked the former U.S. Open champion about her recent challenges, her renewed spirit, her fave T.O. pizza and much more. by Ron Johnson

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How does it feel to finally be back playing at a high level?

You must be excited to be back in front of the hometown fans in Toronto.

It definitely feels good. Because looking back, I think I made a lot of progress over the past two and a half years. And it's really nice to see my progress. And I really don't think I've ever been as healthy physically or mentally as I am right now. So I'm very happy.

Yeah, it's amazing. Having the Rogers Cup be back in Toronto after three years, the anticipation was definitely building and it still is. I mean, I'd love for it to just start tomorrow. I grew up on those courts. I’m excited.

And that’s when you took more time off?

Yes, I still wasn't happy. And so taking the six months off that I did was the true factor in how I'm feeling right now. I really took time to discover myself and other interests outside of tennis.

And what did you learn about yourself?

I learned to love myself more. I think that was a key factor in how I was feeling in 2021 and 2020. I felt like I was identifying myself too much with the sport. But now I have the mindset of using this as a platform into what I eventually want to do with my life.

What’s your prized possession?

Does my dog Coco count? Let’s say that. Oh, and the U.S. Open trophy.

Where do you go to get away from it all?

What goals are you setting for yourself now, with your new outlook?

Yeah, I definitely would love to win everything if I could, but I know that's not always the case.

So the things that I try not to focus on: the wins but just to go out there and do my best and give 100 per cent. If I do that, win or lose, I'm going to be happy no matter what. That's been happening over the past couple of months. And just remembering that it's a game of tennis at the end of the day.

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Well I'd say going back home is always nice, and I also found a beautiful place on my time off in Costa Rica.

What one thing do you have multiple versions of?

Air Force 1s [shoes].

Who in Toronto would you most like to hang out with?

Drake.

What’s your daily ritual?

What living person do you most admire?

It's my gratitude meditation exercise.

I'd say either Oprah or Joe Dispenza.

What was your first Toronto job?

What talent would you most like to have?

Babysitter.

A photographic memory. I read a lot of books and don’t remember half of what I read.

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What’s your favourite T.O. restaurant?

I really love Lee restaurant. And for pizza, North of Brooklyn. I’d never been there, but I saw the Barstool Sports review, so I went there.

It’s probably the best pizza I've ever had anywhere. Like, it was so good.

What is your greatest regret?

Not enjoying my U.S. Open win more than I did.

What is your personal motto?

As you seek, so shall you become.

Where is the first place you send visitors?

I love the Lake Shore. Like, the beautiful walks by the water are awesome. And there’s some stunning restaurants on that street.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Being content with myself.

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Boy, it was very unexpected. I mean, COVID took me out for a couple of months and then another injury. Like a freakish injury. So those things make it super hard to stay positive. But you know, I had my bad days, I had my good days. But I felt like, at one point, it turned into more bad days than good. And I feel like that's why it was super hard for me to get my rhythm back in 2021.

I like the view from the rooftop at Hotel X.

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City council came to its collective senses before enacting dreadful policy

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Thankfully city councillors came to their senses and did not pass a bylaw requiring cats to be on leashes if they went outside.

Mayor Tory rightly acknowledged that such a bylaw would be impossible to enforce because outdoor cats are outdoor cats and don’t really care about the opinions of anyone, let alone meddling councillors.

Full disclosure, my cat goes outside.

Passing unenforceable bylaws is a waste of time, but the reality is that the city passes many unenforceable bylaws, and the consequence is that they are routinely ignored. The three-hour parking bylaw across the city is likely the most flouted, closely followed by the idling bylaw.

The difference between the innocuous bylaw that can just be ignored and the cat confinement bylaw that was proposed by city council was the condescending tone that some councillors and environmentalists adopted in the name of protecting cats from their owners.

A former city councillor appeared before the committee in defence of the bylaw and declared that only owners who keep their cats leashed or indoors are responsible and love their pet.

That is lunacy.

Aside from the fact that there is a school of thought that believes letting cats go outside reduces cat anxiety, officials and people of influence should not be shaming cat owners as a result of their personal belief system. That is not the foundation for good public

policy.

Governments at all levels need to be cautious about the types of laws that are passed in the name of peace, order and good government to make sure there isn’t overreach.

Over the past several years, we have been witness to the strength of government and the control that it can exert on our lives.

For those who believe that the government is a force for good, the expansion of laws into people’s daily lives is justified. For those who have less faith in the ability of government to manage more than basic services, the reach of government is concerning.

In addition to the expansionist government, there has been a rise in cancel culture used in the name of social justice to regulate opinions and dictate behaviour where laws do not exist.

The combination of government overreach and cancel culture can leave some people feeling alienated and further distrustful of those who define policy and popular opinion.

All levels of government should be aware of the limits of their authority. City council in particular because the chamber is regularly termed dysfunctional and the province is about to give the mayor even greater powers.

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Karen Stintz is a former city councillor, elected in 2003, and was a chair of the TTC. She lives in Ward 8.

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The province got involved in Toronto's election four years ago and is doing it again this year

A strong mayor is a weak system appointed by the mayor, and they all resign when the mayor is replaced. Mayors there have more control over city budgets than do councillors.

But what American city is better governed than Toronto?

Most are a mess, and many, like Chicago, have a tradition of corruption. Pushing Toronto in that direction is hardly the right thing to do. Imagine if he had done this when his brother Rob Ford was the mayor.

“There have been no voices urging this change. Ford has thought this up in his own head.”

Perhaps the decision is being made to speed up approvals in Toronto and Ottawa on decisions for new housing developments — which the building industry seems to favour — and as ministerial zoning orders are intended to do by excluding public input. But the fastest way to speed decisions is to get rid of the Ontario Land Tribunal, formerly the OMB. Those hearings take up months, sometimes years, at great municipal expense. It is that provincial body which is slowing decisions.

Perhaps Ford’s wish to restrict the powers of elected councillors is because they often make decisions

that are more progressive than he would like.

What self-respecting person wants to run as a councillor when you have almost no decisionmaking power?

We need more local democracy, not less. Councillors are committed to reflecting local opinions, which is why taking away power from them will have a negative impact on city residents.

Council needs more power to make its own decisions.

Premier Ford has the apparently unfettered ability to pass legislation restructuring the city without the city’s consent. He might even subject this latest legislation to the ‘notwithstanding clause’ in the Charter of Rights and Freedom to protect it from legal challenge, as he threatened to do in 2018.

Toronto City Council should put the question of whether the mayor should have more power on the ballot for the Oct. 24 election.

I’ll bet most Toronto residents would be opposed to the idea (just as 76 per cent of voters opposed the creation of the megacity in 1997), and that might give Conservative party MPPs second thoughts of the premier’s wish to “Get it done.”

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Of course, we should have seen this coming. We should not be surprised.

In the midst of the municipal election campaign — it began six weeks ago and concludes on Oct. 24 — Premier Doug Ford has said he will introduce legislation to change the rules of how decisions will be made in Toronto and Ottawa.

Reports reveal that Ford will bring in legislation to give the mayor of each city more power in respect to appointing senior staff and controlling the city’s finances.

Councillors will have much less power than they have ever had since local government was established in Ontario almost 200 years ago. They will need a twothirds vote to overturn the mayor’s decisions.

It is the same trick Ford pulled during the 2018 municipal election when he arbitrarily reduced the city council size from 47 councillors to 25.

The new proposal comes out of the blue. There is no study that suggests giving the mayor more power and councillors less will improve local decision making.

There have been no voices urging this change. Ford has thought this up in his own head. He never thought to mention it during the recent provincial election.

Perhaps it comes from his admiration for American cities such as Chicago, where he has a business interest.

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“Knowing what my experiences were and the experiences of my friends, you always want people to learn from your mistakes and not have to make their own," she said.

One thing Hall wanted to make clear is drink tampering isn’t limited to pills and powders.

“A date rape drug is anything that you use to incapacitate a person in order to make sexual assault easier. The most common substance used is alcohol,” she said.

As students head to university and bars return to normal, drink tampering still plagues the city Women continue to have their drinks spiked leading to assault; we offer some words of wisdom from those who have been there and are hoping to end it by Zakiya Kassam With students getting ready to return to school, the lessons learned from last fall on campus should be a call to others to be prepared.

Last September, local and international news coverage played out a parent's worst nightmare.

At two separate Ontario universities, 30 women were drugged at a first-year residence and multiple women were drugged at an off-campus party. These were not isolated cases.

When you consider the optics of parties and bars as well as the existence of men who feel they have the right and power to do this to someone, it's not hard to see how things can go south quickly. Even if you're vigilant, there's no accounting for the dark intentions of others.

And for every case you've heard about, there are many you haven't.

A bartender who seemed “really nice”

A woman who asked to remain anonymous went to a restaurant in Roncesvalles with the intention to work on her writing while grabbing a drink. It was her first time there

and she was one of three patrons.

"The bartender was really talkative. He seemed really, really nice," she said. "He asked if I wanted to come out and have a cigarette with him."

She turned him down, but after seeing the other patrons join him, she agreed when he asked her for the second time. When she returned, the other patrons had left.

She began to do the same.

The bartender told her the other patrons had left their shots. He offered her one. Not thinking anything of it, she took it. Things went black for her shortly after.

"I remember being on the floor and thinking, 'Wow, I can't move my arm or my legs. My body's like wet noodles,’ ” she said. “I remember seeing his face near me at one point. And I remember falling backwards. That's all I remember.”

In a daze, she walked home, numb to the briskness of the spring night. She spent the next several days alone, confused, disoriented, and just trying to forget what little she could remember. She didn’t seek medical or legal help.

“I was feeling really ashamed that I had gotten in that situation, so I didn't tell anyone about it,” she explained.

“It was later, when I was feeling really confronted with it again, that I looked it up and realized it might have been ketamine and that was the first time that I acknowledged it. The shame of it has been with me for a long time. I don’t feel as safe as I used to. I’m mad.”

A frightening close call

For another woman and her friend, a night out in Toronto a few months ago started out like any other.

The woman, who also asked to remain anonymous, visited an intimate speakeasy. It was supposed to be their first stop of the night.

At one point, they went to the bathroom together.

“We both had half of our drinks left and we wondered out loud to each other, ‘Is it a good idea to leave our drinks unattended?’ We decided to risk it," she said. They were gone for five minutes. They came back and finished their drinks. “I can't recall how soon

after I started to not feel good because I don't really remember what happened,” she said. “I have zero memory of walking out.”

In this case, the women managed to call an Uber and make it home. But the feeling the next day was that something was not right.

“We were both really sick, throwing up from it,” she said.

“Other weird things happened.

We’re both the type to always take off our makeup, not leave things a mess. We woke up the next day and it was like a tornado had hit the room. And we both felt like dead weights in bed. That’s when we realized, ‘I think someone put something in our drinks.’ ” Post City reached out to Toronto Police Service to find out about how frequently cases like this are reported, but there was no response by the time of publication.

Mel Hall is a life skills coach in Toronto. She's widely known for her viral TikTok, posted in 2020, that addresses drink safety and shows how easy it can be to be unknowingly drugged. She has witnessed drink tampering first-

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Going out for drinks shouldn't be such a risk, and some of the danger can be lessened with useful items to detect drink spiking

Like Hall, Rachel Whyte was motivated to help women in such situations and founded SafetyKeys Toronto in 2021 because of her own experience of not feeling safe as a woman living alone in Toronto.

Today her company sells SafetyKeys — keychains loaded with devices for self-defence and general utility. In addition, she sells Nightcap — a reusable drink cover disguised within a scrunchie.

Whyte uses social media to raise awareness and offer advice.

“If you have any doubts in your mind, even if it's just one per cent, throw the drink away,” said Whyte.

“Do not even worry about your date’s reaction or [about] a man who bought you the drink. You have to keep an eye out for yourself and not worry about it.”

That's not to say you’re on your own if something like this happens to you. You can access sexual violence support systems like Draw the Line, Possibility Seeds and Toronto Rape Crisis Centre. And if you've witnessed or experienced drink tampering at a bar or restaurant, you can alert the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). You also do have the option to alert the venue directly.

Pre-emptively, there is education on social media and in schools geared to children well before they reach drinking age. You can purchase products like Knope (a gum-sized device that can test for 10 date drugs in 30 seconds), Test My Drink (test strips that can detect traces of ketamine and GHB), Drink Detective (a coaster that can detect traces of ketamine and GHB) and NightCap. At Western, recommendations stemming from the incident include addressing the embedded culture of sexual violence.

Although there's no way to safeguard against drink tampering for certain, these resources exist to give you a little peace of mind while you're out.

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Toronto Police Service officers responded to a call for a shooting in the area on Sunday, June 19 at 4:23 p.m. Officers arrived to find a 24-year-old male victim of Toronto who had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene. Four suspects were seen fleeing the area in a vehicle following the shooting. Two 20-year-old male suspects from Toronto were later arrested by Montreal Police in consultation with Toronto police and charged with first degree murder. On Friday, July 8, Toronto police and London police executed a search warrant at an address in London, Ont., and gathered evidence related to the homicide investigation.

This led to the arrest of the 19year-old suspect on July 13.

children about their personal safety when unsupervised and the consequences, such as criminal charges, should they be involved in a swarming.

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An alleged sexual assault at Davisville subway station has been reported to Toronto police

York Regional Police has charged 12 youths in relation to a string of swarming-style robberies in the city of Vaughan as part of Operation Beehave. Recently, York Regional Police responded to a significant number of swarmingstyle robberies in the area of Jane Street and Norwood Avenue, Vaughan, including Canada’s Wonderland and nearby sidewalks and plazas. In all of these inci-

dents, victims reported being swarmed and robbed by a large group of young people in the evening hours. Twelve youths have been arrested and charged with multiple offences, including robbery, mischief and causing a disturbance. More arrests are expected as the investigation continues. Many of the suspects and victims were teenagers. Parents are encouraged to speak with their

ing an alleged sexual assault near Davisville subway station. On Tuesday, July 5, it is alleged that a man sexually assaulted a woman in the area of Yonge Street and Merton Street. On July 8, a 29year-old man of no fixed address was arrested and charged with sexual assault and failure to comply with a probation order. Police have released an image of the accused and believe there may be other victims.

Police are seeking public assistance identifying a suspect after an assault in The Annex. On Wednesday, July 6, officers responded to a call in the area of Bloor Street West and Major Street. It is reported that at approximately 8:45 p.m., a male

suspect and a male victim became involved in a verbal interaction, and as a result, the suspect assaulted the victim. The victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Police have released security camera images of the suspect and his dog.

Police have made an arrest as part of a hate-motivated graffiti investigation. Between April and June 2022, officers responded to a number of calls for hate-motivated mischief in the York University area after a number of buildings were vandalized by writings in spray paint. The writing targeted racial and religious communities.

The incidents were investigated with the support of the Toronto Police Service, Hate Crimes Unit, and on July 5, police announced the arrest of a 35-year-old male suspect of Toronto. He has been charged with seven counts of mischief: damage to property under $5,000 (hate motivated), and break-and-enter (hate motivated).

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Nearly a decade after a fire destroyed the former location of the Annex’s Sotto Sotto restaurant, plans are moving forward for a new development at the site.

Toronto and East York Community Council voted in late June to allow the rezoning of 110–116 Avenue Rd., opening the way for a new nine-storey mixeduse development.

The new building from developer Sierra Communities would include 45 units, 350 square metres of retail space and an underground parking garage with 52 vehicle spaces and 46 bicycle spaces.

A fire of unknown origin in 2014 destroyed 116 Avenue Rd., where Sotto Sotto was located.

Although the fire has spurred a new development, residents have voiced concern since its proposal over how traffic will integrate into the two smaller adjacent streets of Tranby Avenue and Bernard Avenue.

Local councillor Mike Layton said city staff has worked very hard to mitigate impacts the new development would have on traffic in the Annex.

Possible solutions include widening Tranby and making it a two-way street, as opposed to a one-way going east as it currently is, and also possibly making a “laneway corridor” between the streets for easier movement.

“By creating a laneway network

around those [developments], it creates a bit of a buffer between the neighbourhood, as well as a better access point,” Layton said.

Although many residents wanted the access point to the new development off of Avenue Road, city staff was not supportive of that, according to Layton.

Instead, staff opted for a side street vehicle entrance because of hopes of making Avenue Road more pedestrian-friendly and potentially widening the street.

“We don’t want [Avenue Road to be] one driveway after another.”

“We don’t want [Avenue Road to be] one driveway after another,” Layton said.

Heritage aspects of 110–112 Avenue Rd. will also be preserved, as the buildings date back to the early days of the Annex.

Unfortunately, 114 Avenue Rd. had to be demolished due to neglect, according to Henry Wiercinski, a vice-chair of the Annex Residents’ Association.

Nevertheless, he said the fact the other buildings have survived over the years is a “minor miracle,” and he is happy to see them preserved.

“We’re quite attached to them,” he said.

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A new city project that, with a green light from council, would bring several kilometres of permanent, protected bike lanes to Eglinton Avenue as early as next year is garnering some midtown community support — while raising questions about parking and traffic.

The city is holding public consultations to discuss the eglintonTOday Complete Street Project, which aims to transform the arterial road that bisects midtown Toronto into a “complete street” (the city defines these as “streets that are designed to be safe for all users”).

“It’s really early days,” said Jacquelyn Hayward, director of project design and management for City of Toronto, Transportation Services department. “We’re very open to hearing concerns and then making the project work for the community broadly.”

The project is based on the longer-term Eglinton Connects plan, which was adopted by council in 2014 and sets out a vision for more public space, greenery and cycling infrastructure throughout 19 kilometres of Eglinton Avenue.

EglintonTOday’s first phase, which is the current subject of consultation, spans roughly seven kilometres between Keele Street and Mount Pleasant Road.

The project fills in gaps between the streetscape changes that Metrolinx is making during construction of the Crosstown LRT — including disjointed

sections of bike lanes fronting new stations — and coincides with the new transit line’s anticipated opening.

Planning is in the early stages, but whatever staff recommends to council by 2023 should look familiar to midtown residents.

The project uses the same “quickbuild” approach as the ActiveTO Midtown Complete Street Pilot that put bike lanes on Yonge Street. That means there will be lane repainting, physical separation for cycle tracks, curb and patio extensions, planters and art installations.

“Festivals and events are the lifeblood to BIAs and communities.”

Although community feedback shapes design to an extent, Hayward notes that some form of continuous cycling infrastructure along Eglinton will likely be recommended to council because of the Eglinton Connects plan.

Multiple participants expressed support for the plan at the inaugural eglintonTOday meeting, which was held online and did not display commenters’ identities. But more than one raised concerns about traffic implications, especially for the stretch of Eglinton that feeds into the Allen Road expressway.

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“The fact that you are suggesting that a bike lane could run along Eglinton, westbound from Bathurst, and cross over this highly, highly congested intersection and entranceway to the highway, to the freeway of Allen Road — respectfully, it loses credibility,” said one commenter.

City staff noted that no street configurations have been finalized.

On the question of parking, which also came up at the meeting, Hayward acknowledges that it’s not possible to maintain the current number of spots along Eglinton and create a complete street.

Parking isn’t a concern for Louroz Mercader, manager for the York-Eglinton BIA, the boundaries of which extend from Marlee Avenue to Dufferin Street, on Eglinton. However, he says his BIA wants a flexible design so that it’s easy to host street festivals.

“Festivals and events are the lifeblood to BIAs and communities that drive new visitors into the neighbourhood, so we need to be able to have a flexible design to have those,” said Mercader.

Cycling advocacy group CycleTO lauded the plans.

“We support this project,” said Alison Stewart, senior advocacy manager for CycleTO. “There are lane reductions, they are building safe and separated bike lanes and using street beautification and greenery to basically improve the streetscape and make it safer for everyone.”

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Towers set to replace Mercedes dealer Midtown development plan includes a new park for the community

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Where a luxury car dealership currently stands in Leaside, two new residential towers and office space could be sprouting — that is, if a recent development application gets the green light.

The application proposes two residential towers — 32 and 21 storeys tall, respectively — and a six-floor office building for 849 Eglinton Ave. E. The 1.42-hectare parcel of land between Laird Drive and Brentcliffe Road is the longtime home of local auto dealers Mercedes Benz Midtown.

A planning rationale submitted by consultants Bousfields Inc. on behalf of the landowner argues that the site is “underutilized” as is. Its proximity to the future Eglinton Crosstown LRT’s Laird subway station, roughly 200 metres away, makes the land a candidate for intensification under the provincial growth plan.

Vaughan-based Pemberton Group is reported to be behind the Leaside development, although the developer did not respond to requests for comment.

If completed, the project would bring 747 new residential units to the area, including 26 studios, 419 one-bedroom units, 226 two-bedroom units and 76 threebedroom units. The application does not specify whether the units would be rental apartments or condos.

The project also encompasses a sizable commercial component, with 10,587 square metres of office space and 828 square metres of retail space.

The development’s shorter tower would front Eglinton Avenue East, with retail space lining its ground floor, whereas the taller skyscraper would soar between it and the offices proposed for the site’s south end, at Vanderhoof Avenue. Under the layout envisioned in the application, new public roads flank either side of the property, connecting Eglinton with Vanderhoof, and a private street runs east-west. Also in the plans is a 650-square-metre public park, which would be accessible via the western public road.

Although new development has brought some more green space to midtown in recent years, the community continues to face a serious parkland shortfall.

There’s an estimated 5.8 square metres of parkland per midtown resident, versus the citywide average of 27.9 square metres per person, according to the city.

As per the planning rationale, the developer is open to designing and building the park for the municipality — in exchange for credits on development charges, which have been a sore spot for the building industry lately amid a proposed municipal hike.

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L-R: The Leaside Tennis Club courts at Trace Manes Park, city councillor Jaye Robinson

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Council gave the club the goahead on July 19 after Jaye Robinson, councillor for Don Valley West, put forward a motion, seconded by councillor Mike Colle.

"Since 1948, the Leaside Tennis Club has been an important part of the local neighbourhood providing excellent programming for their members and other community members,” said Robinson in an email statement. “My team and I are continuing to advocate for

“It’s their responsibility to rebuild the courts, but they don’t have any money to do it.”

Parks, Forestry & Recreation to undertake additional improvements to the courts at Trace Manes Park, including new lighting and fencing."

The city explained that staff assess the condition of its properties to determine where to allocate funding for upkeep in accordance with its state-ofgood-repair standard.

“The standard for state of good repair ensures that the asset is able to function for its intended use without compromising the health and safety of users,” reads an email statement from the City of Toronto, Parks, Forestry &

Recreation Division.

“Clubs that wish to make capital improvements to the court surface beyond what is included in the city's capital plan are responsible for obtaining approval from the City for undertaking this work, and are responsible for the cost as well as contract oversight,” the statement read, citing the city’s community tennis club policy.

The city explained that it spends an average of $4.6 million a year on keeping tennis courts in a state of good repair.

“The city enjoys a positive and collaborative partnership with Leaside Tennis Club, and we appreciate their commitment to encourage and foster the game of tennis,” the city stated.

Lee said the Leaside courts aren’t dangerous — yet.

“It’s getting there,” she said, “and the [city] money’s not going to come.”

Although the club paid for a resurfacing five years ago, new cracks are already several inches deep, prompting the rebuild.

“It makes no sense to keep doing something that’s not working,” she said of simply resurfacing again, which she estimates costs about $6,000 to $10,000 per court.

The timing of tennis-funding issues is unfortunate, Lee said, especially given the sport’s rising popularity in the country thanks to Canadian stars like Milos Raonic and Bianca Andreescu.

“Tennis is exploding as you know right now,” she said, “but there’s no money.”

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A midtown Toronto tennis club is footing a six-figure bill to rebuild its courts even though it says the city should be the one paying for the repairs.

“In fact, it’s their responsibility to rebuild the courts, but they don’t have any money to do it,” says Rita Lee, manager of the Leaside Tennis Club. “The club is responsible for the resurfacing of the courts — not the rebuilding. The courts haven’t been rebuilt in probably 25 years.”

Rebuilding the six hard courts at Trace Manes Park will cost $260,000 and drain a large chunk of the club’s reserve fund. The 1,200-member club relies exclusively on annual membership fees, which are $140 for adults, with discounts issued to juniors and seniors.

“We’re a not-for-profit, and we’re saving the money for this rebuild project,” explains Lee, who also sits on the board of the Thorncliffe Park Tennis Club. “If some big item comes up, we could be in trouble — but we’re hoping that nothing like that will happen.”

Tennis clubs obtain permits from the city to use the municipally owned facilities.

The court rebuilding, which involves digging up the layer of asphalt beneath the polyurethane-compound playing surface, is scheduled to begin in October so the work doesn’t interrupt next year’s season.

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Manufacturing and importing plastic bags, takeout containers, single-use plastic straws, stir sticks, cutlery and six-pack rings will be banned by December, sales by the end of next year and exports by the end of 2025. The goal is to keep “15.5 billion plastic grocery bags, 4.5 billion pieces of plastic cutlery, three billion stir sticks, 5.8 billion straws, 183 million six-pack rings and 805 million takeout containers” from littering lands and waters and ending up in landfills every year. (There’s an exception to the straw ban for people who require them for medical or accessibility reasons.)

Although the timeline seems long and the list of items short, the government faced enormous pressure from industry, including legal battles. Plastics companies have challenged the government over jurisdiction, arguing regulation should be left to provinces, and over scientific classification of plastic manufactured items as “toxic.”

Almost all plastic is a byproduct of the oil industry, which has also pushed back. For example, Imperial Oil filed a notice of

objection to the government classifying plastics as “toxic substances” under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. The restaurant industry and the provinces of Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec have also pushed back against regulations.

But given the excessive amounts of plastic choking lands, rivers, wetlands, lakes, oceans and even air, industry should work to get ahead of the ban, phasing out the six targeted items and other nonessential plastics sooner rather than later. And the public and governments must get behind the call to expand the ban to more items. Public pressure has already helped, with the ban on exports — originally exempted — added since last December.

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How they met

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the horses I’m riding against. This sport is a team effort, and I’m grateful to have Jenn on my team.

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The Keg on, ironically enough, Father’s Day in June of 2019. We both knew that night that we’d found our missing piece and we’re inseparable ever since.

21, 2021, at Hidden Springs Farm.

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the bug boy!” (Which is an apprentice, just in racetracker terms.) And here we are. I think that’s so funny.

Jenn’s mother is also a trainer and has always been close friends with my father. We [ Jenn and I] were reacquainted at Woodbine in 2019, when I came out of retirement and Jenn was assistant

trainer for [Woodbine trainer] Lorne Richards at the time. She’s taught me so much about horses and has given me a new-found respect for the “bigger picture” of the sport and the racing world in general. I pay attention now to racing everywhere, and I feel that benefits me as a jockey. Not just knowing my horse, but knowing

We bought a C7 Corvette together and had some good adventures. We both have the need for speed, and from that first date up to now, the fire still burns hot, hot, hot!

The proposal

Jenn and I are so similar, straightforward, yet spontaneous and a little shy. She knew I had the ring, and we both knew what we wanted. We were sitting on the couch at home, and I just asked.

The marriage and honeymoon

We were married on September

Balancing careers and marriage

We do everything as a team. Horse racing courses through our blood the same, so it is a huge part of our marriage. She is my biggest fan and supporter as a rider, and I will always respect her as a horsewoman and trainer.

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Be there on the good days and the bad. She has my back, and I have hers. First and foremost, we communicate well with each other because we know it will get resolved without an argument.

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1. Barenaked Ladies are always a big hit in Toronto

The always-fantastic Toronto band Barenaked Ladies has rescheduled its summer show and will set up musical shop at the Budweiser Stage on Aug. 30. The local date for the Last Summer On Earth tour features an awesome lineup that includes Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Canadian legend Kim Mitchell.

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SummerWorks is back, and scheduled to return to the city from Aug. 4 to 14. The performance festival will feature more than 30 works and events, presented in 13 neighbourhoods across Toronto.

Potential highlights from this year’s lineup include a new collaborative project Future Perfect: New Bylaws for Civic Space, which brings together elements of game play, intervention and poetics, and Switching Queen(s), which invites attendees to travel through streets and alleyways, tracing pathways and ecologies navigated by queer, trans, poor, mad, racialized, Indigenous,

(im)migrant and displaced peoples of Parkdale.

For full festival information, go to Summerworks.ca.

4. Shakespeare in High Park, where it belongs

The words of Shakespeare will echo through the leafy grounds of Toronto’s High Park this month as the romantic comedy As You Like It hits the outdoor amphitheatre. The classic tale of disguise, romance and adventure is directed by Anand Rajaram and stars Bren Eastcott as heroine Rosalind and Paolo Santalucia as her love Orlando.

The production also features new music by Serena Ryder, Kiran Ahluwalia and Maryem Toller, along with production design by Shadowland Theatre.

5. Comedy with a bang at Massey Hall

The legendary Comedy Bang!

Bang! was podcasting before it was even a thing. The TV adaptation features guests like Jon Hamm, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd and Seth Rogen. And now Torontonians can embrace the hijinks in the comfy confines of Massey Hall when host Scott Aukerman brings the highspirited and hilarious show to town on Aug. 28.

6. Bentway but not broken

The annual Bentway Block Party returns on Aug. 14 with a day-long, free, celebratory street party across the Bentway site, including musical performances, family-friendly

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bring to life the story of King Tut’s passage into the afterlife as he escorts the sun through the underworld each night to rise again victoriously each morning.

For full event information, go to Immersive-kingtut.com.

games and workshops, food and drink and much more.

There will be entertainment through the day curated in partnership with Yohomo, a streetinspired fashion workshop and runway performance co-presented with Fashion Art Toronto.

10. Making music in Muskoka 7. 6 Guitars are better than one

One person, six characters, six musical genres and plenty of laughs and great guitar licks along the way.

Since it premiered in 2010, 6 Guitars has been performed hundreds of times for tens of thousands of people across North America. The star of the show, Chase Padgett, is a multi-faceted actor, singer, guitarist and improviser who transforms into a number of characters from a 20year-old aspiring rocker to an elderly blues man.

The show runs Aug. 2 to 7 at the CAA Theatre.

8. Wavelength Summer Thing

The Toronto curators of all the good music happenings, Wavelength is back with a partshow-part-festival happening dubbed Summer Thing, running Aug. 26 to 27 at the Lithuanian

L-R: Immersive King Tut and Toronto band Whitehorse

House in Toronto. The weekend happening is headlined and cocurated by the last two years of Polaris Music Prize winners, Cadence Weapon and Backxwash, and features an array of curated installations, projections and popup performances by artists such as Ouri, James Baley and Dreamcrusher.

For full event information, go to Wavelengthmusic.ca.

9. Walk like an Egyptian to the immersive King Tut exhibit

Immersive art pioneers Lighthouse Immersive are back with a new exhibit opening Aug. 10, and this time they’ve turned their sights on the most famous of Egyptian rulers, the Pharaoh Tutankhamun in Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light.

The exhibit is being launched to commemorate the 100th

anniversary of archeologist Howard Carter’s discovery of the tomb of the legendary “boy king” in November 1922. The exhibit boasts stunning visuals to tell the story of the Amduat, an important ancient Egyptian funerary text, thought to be the oldest known illustrated story, that was depicted on the tombs of pharaohs.

State-of-the-art video mapping and groundbreaking animation

Toronto’s favourite cottage country destination will be alive with the sounds of music this month as the Muskoka Music Festival, presented

by TD, arrives Aug. 19 to 21.

The festival is headlined by Juno Award–winning musical group Whitehorse, who will be performing at the historic Gravenhurst Opera House with special guest Polaris Music Prize long-listed artist AHI on Aug. 20.

This year, running alongside the Dockside Festival of the Arts will be the Muskoka Music Festival Tent, featuring workshops and performances from such artists as Jim Bryson, Lydia Persaud, Steve Poltz and more. The weekend wraps up on Sunday with the 2022 Music on the Barge series with performances from Fred Schulz, the Heavyweights Brass Band, Alex Pangman and the Sweet Hots and the Devin Cuddy Band.

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SWAN LAKE BY THE LAKE Get all the beauty of the ballet without the ticket price! Sharing the Stage is coming to Harbourfront Centre to offer free National Ballet performances, from Chroma to Swan Lake. Happening from Aug. 16 to 20, arrive early to grab a seat. www.national.ballet.ca

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ENJOY ART FOR LESS THE ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO Enjoy this Dundas West art institution for free on Wednesday nights. Be sure to book your tickets online in advance! If you happen to be under 25, no need to wait until Wednesdays – the AGO is free all year long for Toronto’s youth!

317 Dundas St. W.

THE ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM Until Sept. 25, you can visit the first floor of the ROM for free as part of a new branding campaign that you can take advantage of. You’ll find the First Peoples gallery, China and Korea galleries and two pandemic-focused special exhibitions on the first floor. 100 Queen’s Park

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THE AGA KHAN MUSEUM This museum of Islamic and Iranian art and Muslim culture offers free admission Wednesday evenings — get in on the action by reserving your timedentry ticket in advance. 77 Wynford Dr.

This duo boasts the cheapest movie ticket prices in Toronto. With just $10 general admission year-round and a special $7 deal on Tuesdays, you’re not going to find better prices anywhere in the city.

20 Carlton St. and 80 Front St. E.

FOX THEATRE For the movie buffs, it doesn’t get better than Fox Theatre, which offers an annual membership price that will save you plenty if you’re a frequent movie-goer. For $14.99 per year, you’ll get $3 off the regular ticket price, $5 off the regular ticket price during Discount Tuesdays and double features for $16 (plus a free movie during your birthday month). 2236 Queen St. E.

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For an absolutely free movie experience paired with a picture-perfect outdoor setting, the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show offers free movies on select dates all throughout the summer. Catch Learn to Swim at Christie Pits Park on Aug. 7 or Charlie Chaplin’s Circus at Bell Manor Park on Aug. 11. www.topictureshow.com

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Yoga is fun, but it can be expensive. Luckily, Toronto has plenty of free yoga classes to take advantage of, including at Downsview Park until the end of September. All you need to bring is a yoga mat, water and sunscreen!

Make sure to register in advance online for each class. www.downsviewpark.ca

Toronto’s own working farm located in Cabbagetown is home to all kinds of cute and cuddly creatures — and it’s free to visit! After saying hi to the cows and chickens, take a short walk to the neighbouring Riverdale Park West for a picnic. 201 Winchester St.

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Bike Pirates is a not-for-profit shop that provides low-cost bike parts to cyclists and teaches customers how to make their own repairs. The shop also offers a pay-what-you-can minor repair service. 1564 Bloor St. W.

If you’re a beer lover on a budget, making your own beer could be your next adventure. Fermentations offers Beer School, where you can choose from over 100 recipes to make lagers, bitters, pale ales, wheat beer and more. 201 Danforth Ave.

Do it the old-fashioned way and plant a veggie garden. If you’re lacking in backyard space, secure a plot in your own ’hood, courtesy of the Toronto Community Garden Network. Nominal fees for plots may apply. www.toronto.ca

DISCOUNT DESIGNER DUDS FASHIONABLY YOURS

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Founded by Toronto celebrity stylist Janet Han in 2009, this consignment shop (pictured right) offers up an unbeatable selection of the top luxury designers, from Hermes and Chanel to Margiela and Alexander Wang. Check out a Dolce & Gabbana lace evening gown selling for $1,595 — similar styles of the current line go for over $3,000. 707 Queen St. W.

Is there a watch more coveted than a Rolex? At Van Rijk Jewellers, you can score an iconic “Rollie” or a slew of other watches and preloved luxury items, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings and accessories at great prices. 90 Eglinton Ave. E.

REWIND COUTURE Fans of this consignment shop consider it the best place in Toronto for high-end finds with pretty unbeatable prices — such as a Burberry jacket with leather piping for $450 (similar styles are currently available for over $3,000 on the brand’s own website).

577 Mount Pleasant Rd.

I MISS YOU MAN Because men love a good bargain, too, I Miss You Man offers contemporary designer label items at a fraction of the cost. Inside is an eclectic mix of high-end offerings, from Galiano shirts and Dior jeans to Balenciaga’s massive X-Pander sneakers. Plus the shop accepts consignment, so you can make some money (and shop some more). 63 Ossington Ave.

OLIVER JEWELLERY Toronto’s self-proclaimed Cashman carries pre-owned jewelry and handbags, ensuring you the best deals in town. We spotted one of the “Big Three” Hermès handbags, the Constance, listed for $13,930 (estimated retail: $16,543). 88 Yorkville Ave.

BIG SAVINGS FOR LITTLE ONES LITTLE WHITE SNEAKERS Anyone who has kids knows they grow like weeds — but unfortunately their clothes stay the same size. If you love the hunt of a great find, Little White Sneakers sells high-end and designer second-hand children’s clothes at up to 85 per cent off. 597 Mt. Pleasant Rd.

PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS Studies show that kids who play sports are happier and healthier, but have you checked out the price of equipment (we’re looking at you, ice hockey!)? Play It Again Sports has a solution for you. The store carries a wide array of new or used (and fairly priced) sporting goods and also buys the equipment and fitness gear your kids have outgrown. www.playitagainsports.com

SWEET PETE’S BIKE SHOP Bikes are expensive enough as it is, but when your kid is growing a mile a minute and the gear isn’t keeping up with them, that’s an added headache no one needs. Sweet Pete’s Bike Shop offers a half back deal that will make upgrades easier. If you buy a new kid’s bike from Sweet Pete’s (online or in-store) and bring it back within two years after your kid has outgrown it, Sweet Pete will give you half back toward the next bike. 517 and 1204 Bloor St. W.

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HOME $WEET HOME DOCTOR MARBLE Anyone who has marble in their home already knows how pricey it can be. But despite its quality, over time cracks and chips can occur.

Keep it looking brand new with the help of Dr. Marble, who will provide repair and restoration to breathe new life into your old stones.

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THE DOOR STORE This shop carries a curated collection of preloved artifacts, including fireplaces, mirrors and doors! While perusing their 11,000square-foot showroom, don’t be surprised if you come across some old school gems (we’re talking 18th century). 1260 Castlefield Ave

OF THINGS PAST North York has its own by-the-pound clothing hub called Orfus Market, and at $3.99 a pound, it might be worth the trip! This spot is so popular that the market has implemented a one-hour shopping limit, and though it opens at 10 a.m., you’ll find a lineup snaking around the building much earlier. A tip from seasoned shoppers: be patient!

The gems are there, but with endless piles to search through, it’ll take some digging. 55 Orfus Rd.

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Ready Set Recycle is Toronto’s bestkept secret. They resell props, furniture and wardrobe from movie and TV sets. From Aug, 5 to 21, they’re holding a huge sale that will feature over $300,000 of designer duds at deeply discounted prices. 10 Busy St.

Maintaining your hair is a full-time job — and pricey too. Toronto Barber and Beauty Supply carries high-end brands discounted at as much as 90 per cent off. It offers a bunch of men’s grooming supplies too. www.ttbs.ca

There are discount grocery stores, so why not discount weed stores too?

There are no frills at Value Buds, a low-cost, high-value recreational cannabis brand with a mission to make the cannabis experience more affordable. www.on.valuebuds.com

SAM THE CHANDELIER MAN Whether you’re on the hunt for a one-of-a-kind antique chandelier or are looking to have one restored, Sam the Chandelier Man will probably have what you’re looking for. Customers call the shop a “treasure trove.”

1633 Queen St. W.

WILLIAM ASHLEY WAREHOUSE SALE Down payment got you down? Don’t miss the bi-annual William Ashley Warehouse Sale to decorate on a budget. Follow on Twitter @wawarehousesale to get in on the secret.

111 Creditview Rd., Vaughan

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The vintage clothing hunt is always exhilarating — but it can be pricey! If you have an hour or four to lose and are looking for a deal, Toronto’s only vintage by-the-pound shop, Expo Vintage, is the place to be. This Roncesvalles location is the sister shop to Expo’s more curated flagship store, and it’s perfect for those who are prepared to hunt for a deal.

Dig through bins of T-shirts, crewnecks, denim and more for the price of $16.95 a pound. 1978 Dundas W.

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The city’s largest consignment showroom for luxury home goods offers everything from sofas to dishware to antiques. Prices get lower the longer you wait – as long as someone doesn’t snatch it up first! 185 Bridgeland Ave.

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WINE NOT MELROSE ON ADELAIDE Wine Wednesdays at this intimate cocktail bar offer half-price wine bottles all night long. If you’re looking for the perfect pairing, Melrose on Adelaide is renowned for their incredible charcuterie boards, offered in four varieties. 270 Adelaide St. W.

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With a wood-fired oven as the heart of this kitchen, stop by for a quick bite, a delicious pizza and some half-price wine on Sundays at the Good Son. 1096 Queen St. W.

This neighbourhood watering hole is the perfect place to “wine down” after a weekend of fun.

Chase off those Sunday scaries with half-price wine and buck-a-shuck oysters every Sunday and Monday. 388 Richmond St. W.

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Oysters, like caviar, are a delicacy, so if you have the opportunity to not pay a fortune to indulge in some freshly shucked shellfish, what are you waiting for? King West’s Locals Only serves up buck-a-shuck oysters every day from 5 to 7 p.m. — paired with half-price wine night, it doesn’t get better than this! 589 King St. W.

It may not exactly be bucka-shuck, but if you pay a visit to OysterMine on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you can score $1.50 oysters. 2035 Yonge St.

If you haven’t visited an all-you-can-eat restaurant recently, you’re completely missing out. Not only can you eat to your heart’s content without a care in the world, but in terms of bang for your buck, it really can’t be beat. Rosewood Asian Cuisine offers all-you-can-eat options for dim sum and Cantonese dishes, with choices ranging from dumplings to congee. 463 Dundas St. W.

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Whether you’re a restaurateur or a home cook, topquality kitchenware, cookware and tableware are a must. Chinatown’s Tap Phong (pictured left) carries an extensive range of products, from blenders and bread makers to cocktail shakers and porcelain plates, priced well below the expected range. 360 Spadina Ave.

For the last 38 years, Nikolaou has been providing gourmands and foodies alike with restaurant appliances and equipment. And if it’s good enough for the kitchens of renowned chefs, it must be good enough for the rest of us. 629 Queen St. W.

WHOLE FOODS FOR A WHOLE LOT LESS FIESTA FARMS You’d be hard-pressed to find a shopper who wouldn’t choose to buy local — but it’s usually more expensive than it looks. Fiesta Farms near Christie Pits is the largest independently owned grocery store in the city that carries a wide array of organic, local, ethical, gourmet, artisan and traditional fare at accessible price points. 200 Christie St.

LADY YORK Specialty stores are usually known for two things — high-quality products and even higher prices. But Lady York in North York is a vibrant Italian grocery store offering reasonable prices on regional favourites, like pasta, olive oil and cheese, plus Lady York has a fully stocked deli and a dessert and hot table as well. 2939 Dufferin St.

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AMBROSIA Ambrosia is a one-stop shop for organic fruits and vegetables, natural cosmetic products, supplements and more, which they buy in bulk to give their customers the lowest possible price. www.ambrosia.ca

WHITE LILY PRODUCE BOXES Owners of the White Lily Diner purchased a farm in Uxbridge last year, and now White Lily is offering weekly produce boxes for $25, featuring in-season produce. These sell out fast, so snag one while you can! www.whitelilydiner.ca

SEAFOOD DEPOT Thanks to places like Seafood Depot, lobster doesn’t just have to be a special occasion affair. This 25,000-square-foot retail space is home to a massive selection of water inhabitants available fresh, frozen or live, as well as imported grocery items at competitive prices. 81 Aviva Park Dr., Woodbridge

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ORETTA MIDTOWN Just in time to finish the workday, Oretta’s cocktail hour begins at 4 p.m. and wraps up at 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Offering $6, $9 and $11 food and drink specials, you’ll find favourites there like rosso, bianco and prosecco for $6, as well as rosato, Aperol spritz and Peroni for $9.

2131 Yonge St.

BAR NEON This popular Bloordale spot offers up tasty Mediterranean mezes, wine, cocktails and craft beer with plenty of space to unwind on their sprawling back patio. The restaurant offers happy hour drinks and food deals from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily, where you can grab a few of their fancier cocktails for a steal and pints for $6.75.

1226 Bloor St. W.

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Join the email list of Forest Hill’s popular Hotel Gelato and get served a free portion of the shop's scintillating gelato on your birthday. Because everyone likes free stuff on their day of birth. 532 Eglinton Ave. W.

Having a birthday brunch? What a Bagel offers six free bagels with the purchase of six bagels (that makes a dozen!) on your birthday at any WAB location. www.whatabagel.com

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AÑEJO With a long list of tequila offerings, Añejo is Toronto’s go-to spot for all things tequila. Specializing in Mexican cuisine, the menu presents delicious handcrafted recipes, perfect for pairing with a $6 margarita during Añejo’s famous #halfyhour.

Daily from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. until 12 a.m., Añejo offers $6 margaritas and beer, halfprice tequila and classic tacos. 600 King St. W.

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The Perfect Summer Salad with Celebrity Chefs Rob Rossi and Craig Harding Season both sides with a sprinkle of olive oil, salt and pepper and a splash of high-quality white wine vinegar.

• Slice the peels off the oranges and grapefruit and cut into segments.

• Place the radicchio halfs on the grill at a medium heat. Grill on each side for 2 minutes. If not using a grill, use a cast iron pan on the stove.

• Tear pieces from the head of white radicchio and place as the base on a plate.

L-R Open Fire hosts Chefs Rob Rossi and Craig Harding, Grilled Radicchio and Citrus Salad with Ricotta Salata

It’s the perfect time to fire up the grill and enjoy the warmer weather with family and friends. A family-run business for over 75 years that is renowned as the destination for delivering dream kitchens – both indoor and outdoors – Caplan’s has sponsored a new cooking series that focuses on cooking simple and delicious recipes outdoors. Hosted by acclaimed chefs Rob Rossi and Craig Harding, Open Fire creates delicious, innovative dishes, and one of their favourite recipes is shared with you here.

Chefs Rossi and Harding love using radicchio and orange citrus for salads, as the combination of bitter and sweet is incredible. The smokiness of the grilled radicchio is balanced perfectly with the saltiness of the ricotta salata.

The colour of the different citrus with the radicchio creates a visual feast for the eyes. This beautiful salad can come together very quickly and would be a winner at any dinner party served alongside a steak or fish.

Grilled Radicchio and Citrus Salad with Ricotta Salata Ingredients: - 2 heads of long red radicchio - 1 head of white radicchio - 1 navel orange - 1 blood orange - 1 grapefruit - Ricotta salata

- Olive oil - A few leaves of parsley - White wine vinegar - Maldon or kosher salt - Fresh cracked pepper

• Remove the grilled radicchio and after cooling for 10 minutes slice the core off and place the red radicchio on top of the white radicchio. Gently place the orange and grapefruit segments around the plate. Slice thin slices of the ricotta salata on top of the salad. Tear a few pieces of fresh parsley leaves over the plate.

• Finish with a squeeze of grapefruit, a splash of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper.

Lastly a final drizzle of the white wine vinegar. Enjoy!

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REAL CHEFS EAT QUICHE We asked Zachary Barnes, who is helming the kitchen at the newly relaunched Le Sélect Bistro, to taste-test one of his favourite classic French dishes.

Here’s his take on eight of the city’s best quiches.

ROASTED VEGETABLE & GOAT CHEESE PETIT THUET This is probably the best crust out of these. It’s heavy on the roasted vegetables, so it’s a little less quiche-like and a little more like a vegetable tart.

It’s more crumbly too.

But the vegetables are seasoned beautifully.”

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JULES PATISSERIE “This is delicious, very sweet. The caramelized onion comes through a lot, and the crust is quite flaky. The texture and density hold it together well, but it’s also not too dense.”

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ASSORTED MINIS NADEGE “These are a little bit on the drier side because of the amount of crust compared to the filling. The flavours are good though! And for a cocktail party, these bite-sized ones are a great way to go.”

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“Very unique, less of a traditional crust, but I don’t mind it. Mushroom and goat cheese is a great combination and so well seasoned, but the goat cheese makes for a softer texture for the filling.” 1712 Avenue Rd., $7.75 per slice

“More of a unique flavour combination with the pear and walnut. It’s delicious.

The crust is a bit more dense and less flaky, but I really like this flavour combination.”

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“I love smoked salmon, so this one is very nice; the texture is great and holds together nicely.

The crust holds together a little less than the other ones, but this flavour combination is a classic with the broccoli.”

180 Steeles Ave. W., $25

HAM, TOMATO, BASIL & GOAT CHEESE PATISSERIE LA CIGNONE “This is slightly less baked, so the quiche is on the wetter side.

The flavour is nice, super well seasoned.

And ham in a quiche is so classic.”

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“I love ham, and ham and cheese is always so classic. But this is a bit more run-of-themill, and it doesn’t have the flakiness in the crust. It would do the trick with a big salad.”

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Nick Liu’s ‘beautiful struggle’ The restaurateur behind DaiLo talks finding international success by leaning on his culture & the food he grew up on

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DaiLo sits beside Bar Raval and, along with its owner, Grant van Gameren, chef Nick Liu has transformed west College Street into one of Toronto’s hippest restaurant dining blocks. Liu, 46, has been cooking since attending George Brown College in 1996 and learned his craft at Michelin-starred restaurants like the Fat Duck and also at Niagara Street Cafe, where the food grew to resemble its chef more than the original restaurant concept.

Liu, young and audacious, counted among his peer group rising transformative kitchen stars like Matty Matheson and Scott Vivian, the chef behind Beast, and saw his frenemies open their own spots while he was slower to connect the dots — financing, location, partners — for doing his own thing in the kitchen. The slow burn proved to be beneficial.

“My story reads now like a fantasy, but it’s something I call the ‘beautiful struggle’ and it took a lot of perseverance and resilience — took me sleeping in my car for two days — to open my restaurant,” Liu says over hakka brown wontons and Filipino BBQ pork belly and octopus tacos at DaiLo, where photographs of his parents and grandparents dot the exposed white brick back wall.

DaiLo translates, roughly, to “a nod to the ways and tastes of

older cultures and generations,” and Liu, who had opened buzzy pop-ups around town between Niagara Street and now, didn’t find real success until he leaned in on his culture.

He says he thought “good cooking” meant “French cooking” and trained with the best, including Keith Froggett at Scaramouche. But when Liu awakened to the fact that exceptional flavour wasn’t regionally specific and could actually be found in his own home — that the Asian cuisine he grew up with was just as important as the Michelin stars — he found the keys to unlock his happiness, and international success.

“It took me a long time to register that the food I was brought up with was a substantial, meaningful form of cuisine, and I didn’t realize, growing up, I was being raised by so many good cooks with so much good food,” says Liu, who was born in Scarborough and raised in Markham at a time when the town north of the city was all hockey rinks and farmland.

“When we moved to Markham, it was the first time I realized I was an Asian kid. In Scarborough, everyone is just kids and does kid things, but when I moved to Markham as a teenager, it was the first time

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LITTLE ITALY: MORE THAN ITALIAN FOOD

Daily Dumpling Co. wontons

THE DAILY DUMPLING WONTON CO. Head here for authentic handmade Shanghainese wontons as well as noodle bowls, fresh rolls and Taiwanese sausage.

OROSHI FISH CO. Hidden in a laneway just north of College Street, you’ll find a curated fish market and a counter offering high-end sushi, sashimi and donburi.

POMEGRANATE A colourful, cosy spot serving traditional Iranian eats, like fesenjan, a chicken stew with walnut and pomegranate.

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Chinatown restaurateurs.

“It used to be that if someone put pork fried rice on their menu for $8, the other guy would charge $7, and it was a race to the bottom. Now, I feel like it’s more about pushing each other to try new things and a concerted, group effort for us all to reach for the top and, like DaiLo, create something fresh,” says Li. Words like that, for Nick Liu, mean everything. Liu says his community of Asian chefs has always had to help each other and that kind words from his peers mean more than any critical accolade. Toronto cuisine is continuously being modernized and expanded upon, and with each successful restaurant like DaiLo that transforms a stretch like west College Street, the future of our food gets more exciting.

“It’s not all white kids working in restaurants. It’s Indians, Cambodians, Filipinos, and all across the board, all these ethnic people are starting to believe in the validity of their own cuisines,” says Liu. “It took a lot of hard work to get where I am, and maybe it took me a lot longer than it did some of my peers, but I feel proud of my contribution to Toronto cuisine. All I want is our city’s ethnic chefs to put their story on a plate. That’s where we find something special.”

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anyone identified me as a Chinese kid: ‘Nick Liu, do you speak English?’ When you’re younger you want to fit in, and I put my Asian culture aside for a long time, even when I started cooking. I wanted to cook the best French cuisine.”

At DaiLo, Liu cooks the best French cuisine while also incorporating the exact recipes that his parents and grandparents made in his youth. He still has his parents make the hakka brown wontons and serves his restaurant’s most popular dish in a bowl, much like how he ate it when he was five years old. The restaurant, celebrating its eighth anniversary on Aug. 8 — triple eights, which means good luck in Korean culture — has not only gone a long way toward cementing what Toronto cooking tastes like, cutting-edge multiculturalism, but also has influenced a gaggle of rising young Asian stars. As Susur Lee influenced Nick Liu, Nick Liu influences up-and-comers like Colin Li at Hong Shing.

“Seeing what Nick has done has been amazing for me and helped encourage me to try new things while leaning in on my culture but also incorporating my own personality to my food,” says Li, who recently revitalized his menu at his Dundas Street restaurant and fosters a community between his fellow

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This secret garden in Yorkville offers omakase

L-R: Sisters Jennifer and Melissa Patterson have now expanded Café Plenty to four locations

T.O.’s newest pantry concept hits midtown Café Plenty was launched by sisters Melissa and Jennifer Patterson by Erica Commisso When Melissa Patterson opened the first Café Plenty in Toronto’s financial district in 2011, her vision was rapid growth. She quickly expanded to open two new locations, offering signature fresh baked goods, gourmet sandwiches and salads, coffees and tea.

But, of course, with a worldwide pandemic, Patterson began to shuffle her business model and is back with two new Café Plenty locations with a brand new concept.

The two new stores will operate as a local pantry concept that, according to a press release, “features a collection of pantry items from local businesses across Canada. The concept is meant to fuel the local economy and support product lines from small businesses often created by female and POC

entrepreneurs.”

“Plenty is committed to supporting Canada’s small business community. As a small business ourselves, it’s our peers in food and beverage who supported us throughout the pandemic, and we believe in a pay-it-forward approach,” says head of growth and operations Jennifer Patterson, who is also Melissa’s sister. “Our customers can feel good knowing they are supporting local small businesses of the highest quality and taste. Each of these vendors align with Plenty’s values of community, quality and taste.”

The businesses highlighted at the new Café Plenty outposts include Luv The Grub by Alia Sunderji, K Dumps by chef Ken Yau, Zing’s Hakka-ish by Jannine Rae

and Bals Provisions by Crystal Porcher.

They are on display alongside Café Plenty’s lineup of pantry shortcuts and salad toppers. Of course, seasonal prepared meals, sweet treats and grab-and-go options will also be available at the new Café Plenty locations.

“All four Café Plenty locations have been the site of countless business meetings, friendly gatherings and pit stops for a quick bite on the go,” says owner and CEO Melissa Patterson.

“Our culture is deeply rooted in building relationships with our daily customers, and we truly missed it throughout the pandemic. But what we haven’t lacked here at Café Plenty is community support.”

If you’re looking for an exclusive-feeling experience without the exclusive hassle, this sushi spot has just the thing. On the lower level of Kibo’s Secret Garden Yorkville location, something even more intimate is taking over. The new omakase experience holds just two seatings a night and can be enjoyed by reservation only.

The omakase experience only allows for seatings of two people per reservation for a total of six people per seating.

Time slots are 5:30 and 7:45 p.m., and the sushi house began accepting reservations after its soft opening on June 29.

The soft opening price is $180, though the price will eventually rise to $200.

The authentic omakase experience honours the Japanese tradition of letting a chef design the menu, as the phrase translates to “I’ll leave it up to you.” So the omakase experience at Kibo is, naturally, no different, and the chef designs the offerings that are available nightly.

The seatings take place in an ultramodern interior, complete with dark, moody walls, wooden details and golden, contemporary chandeliers.

There’s banquette seating and modern chairs, perfect for enjoying the fresh fish and traditional Japanese fare.

The Secret Garden omakase experience is located at 154 Cumberland St., and reservations can be made via Tock at kibosecretgarden.com.

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rean drinking culture. More unique menu items join the list, too, like baby octopus spicy soon-tofu or the shaved ice with sweet red bean and condensed milk for those who crave something a little sweet after a couple of drinks.

You can also snag some items that are hard to come by at other GTA-based Korean spots, like makgeolli, a milky, off-white and lightly sparkling rice wine.

Filled with plants, the vibe of the spot is low-key and cool, with a huge neon sign in the shape of a soju bottle creating a glow in the dimly lit space. Perfect for post-bar food and friends or an intimate date night, Feel90’s dine-in-only space will not disappoint any night of the week.

Swing by the 5 Glen Cameron Rd. spot from Monday to Sunday from 8:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Feel90 is the new chic spot in Markham for soju and delicious Korean-inspired small plates, and it exudes a cool, speakeasy-esque vibe perfect for keeping the party going after a night out with friends.

The new spot, which officially opened its doors with a soft launch in early June, is only open at night, making it more of a snacks and drinks hangout than a place for dinner. But it still boasts eclectic menu offerings, bursting with flavour and Korean pride.

Opt for something like budae jjigae, also known as army stew – a Korean classic for those who like a little spice. Of course, it wouldn’t be a night out the Korean way without some spirits, so wash it down with the perfect pairing: ice-cold soju, a slightly sweet beverage similar to vodka that is widely associated with Ko-

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Three new out-of-the-box restos just in time for August A unique Queen West fusion spot, a Brazilian diner and an Asian deli by Erica Commisso

DnDn’s beef bulgogi sandwich

Not long ago, Dogeol Youn and Sungwook Kim made their dreams come true. When DnDn Asian Eatery opened on June 16, they realized their vision of opening their own eatery, complete with traditional, housemade Asian bites.

“Me and Sungwook used to be chefs and always wanted to open our own place,” says Youn. “While we went through the pandemic, we were asking ourselves, like everyone does, why not us? So we started to plan out our own place and here we are!”

The name DnDn comes from a Korean word which loosely translates to “fulfill” and “substantial.” It’s not a direct translation, of course, which is why Youn and Kim decided to keep it simple and use the lettering instead.

DnDn serves, according to Youn, banchan, which are Korean side dishes, as well as fresh made onigiri, sandwiches and rolls and even house-made drinks.

“We want to make this place like an Asian deli,” Youn says, “where you can get a bunch of fresh salad and pickles along with fresh-made food as well.”

Everything on the menu is made from scratch and in-house, a treat that comes from the duo’s culture and extensive culinary history.

“We were both born in South Korea and lived abroad for quite a long time. I mostly worked in a Europeanbased restaurant,” Youn says. “I also worked in various countries, like Denmark and Australia, while Sungwook has most of his experience based in Japanese cui-

sine, which means we have got a strong part of both western and eastern cuisine.”

DnDn Asian Eatery is located at 2109 1/2 Yonge St. Housed in Soufi’s former digs, the Mission Eatery offers a unique fusion of Asian and western foods for a one-of-a-kind lineup that includes a PB & J sando, steak and cheese panini, homemade chicken wonton soup and jumble cookies, among other things. Daily specials are also peppered in between the brunch and dinner menus’ regular offerings, which can all be enjoyed on the massive patio that boasts string lights and green details. The bright spot is located at 676 Queen St. W. The west end of Toronto just got a wave of Brazilian culture, thanks to the Girl from Ipanema Diner.

Named after the song by Antônio Carlos Jobim (later covered by Stan Getz and Frank Sinatra), the diner brings a cosy atmosphere and authentic flavours to the St. Clair and Dufferin area. The menu at the Girl from Ipanema includes coxinhas, croquettes and fair pastel, as well as pastries and sweets. Each is designed to be enjoyed at your own pace, without a long, drawn-out wait for food. Drinks are also available, from traditional cappuccinos and lattes to Brazilian versions, like the Rio cappuccino, Brazilian espresso and a Brazilian peanut cappuccino. Open daily, the Girl from Ipanema Diner is located at 2400 Dufferin St.

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Fostering a Family-First Workplace Dynamic Tips from Jeremy Diamond and Sandra Zisckind of Diamond & Diamond Lawyers JEREMY DIAMOND

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Jeremy Diamond is a lawyer and member of both Ontario and Florida Bars. Jeremy practices in the area of Plaintiff personal injury litigation.

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The legal industry can be fastpaced, high-pressure, and very demanding on those who work in it. Late nights at the office can easily become a habit, especially when a lawyer feels that’s what is expected from upper management. Lawyers are often put under a lot of pressure, and they are expected to perform at consistently high levels.

“It can be difficult, particularly early-on in your career, to find that work-life balance without feeling like you’re jeopardizing your career,” says Jeremy Diamond, Partner, Diamond & Diamond.

Some firms have built a workplace culture where there is little room for fun, relaxation, or decompression while at work. Diamond & Diamond makes every effort to ensure there is a well-balanced family-first workplace dynamic where staff feel supported both in and outside of the workplace.

Office Culture While practicing law often involves serious subject matter, the office doesn’t have to be dry and serious at all times. Diamond & Diamond makes an effort to inject fun into the day-to-day, which helps boost morale and prevent burnout.

“We try to organize firm trips as often as we can - they’re a great way to decompress, have fun, and let our staff know that we appreciate all of their hard work,” says Jeremy Diamond, Partner, Diamond Law. Diamond & Diamond believes that feeling valued and appreciated is the key to employee satisfaction. In addition to firm trips, the management team also organizes events and summer engagements that the office is both welcome and encouraged to attend. NHL Playoff season is always a great time around the office, and it makes for a really energetic, fun work atmosphere.

Diamond & Diamond has built

an office culture that values connection, and a big contributor to that is their open door policy. Staff members are encouraged to bring up questions, ideas, or issues at any time during the day and share what they're working on with others. This leads to a casual atmosphere that allows staff to feel comfortable asking questions and communicating.

Outside of the Workplace Beyond the workplace, Diamond & Diamond prioritizes personal time and encourages lawyers and support staff to take time to themselves. Personal time looks different for everyone, and it’s important that all staff feel empowered to use theirs in whichever ways they want to.

“We know that the firm is not their whole lives, and we would never expect it to be! We want our staff to have fulfilling lives outside of the workplace,” says Jeremy Diamond, Partner, Diamond &

Diamond.

Personal time is crucial to preventing burnout. The management team encourages staff to take time off for family, friends, and themselves. Family commitments are set to high priority, and the firm ensures that no one has to miss milestones for work. The firm has adopted a work to live motto, as opposed to the live to work culture that many firms opt for.

If you’re looking for a personal injury law firm, don’t hesitate to call Diamond & Diamond today at 1-800-567-HURT to schedule a free consultation.

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This August, a highly anticipated movie musical is coming to the big screen — ahem, Netflix — and there are three rising stars you need to look out for!

13: The Musical, the hit Broadway show that is known for launching Ariana Grande’s career, features a singing, dancing cast of teens, including Toronto’s very own in a few of the movie’s major roles. There’s Kayleigh Cerezo (top right) as

Molly, Liam Wignall (middle) playing KC and Khiyla Aynne as Charlotte (bottom right). The trio would have felt right at home during filming, as the movie was filmed in Toronto back in June 2021. The movie is set to feature some new music from the musical’s original composer, Jason Robert Brown. We can’t wait to watch these young stars make their mark on Aug. 12!

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Give your kids the tools to battle anxiety At work, I’ve always considered myself a quick learner. But as a mother, I am the tortoise who gives the hare no competition. My eldest child turns 37 this month. I should have learned a thing or two by now. How is it then that I have only just, this summer, figured out that I can’t make her happy.

All these years of trying to help her be happy when she’s sad, and only now have I switched strategy.

I usually define stupidity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. But since my stupidity (by this definition) seems mostly restricted to parenting, I draw a different conclusion: Nothing in the world pushes my buttons as hard as my kids. When they hurt, I lose my mind.

Almost literally.

So it is with many parents as kids face the full return to “normal” school in September.

Despite the seventh wave, both the TDSB and our local private schools have thus far announced no COVID restrictions Many kids, through no fault of their own, view this return to normal with trepidation and anxiety. As August unfolds and we begin to smell fall in the air, these

feelings will likely intensify, so best be ready for them.

Forewarned is forearmed. Don’t make my mistake. I spent so many years lecturing my kids when they worried. You got this.

You can do it. I know you can.

Variations on that theme – the theme of my confidence in them and my belief that they could cope. Unhelpful.

I finally figured out that kids in a state of anxiety can’t absorb our vote of confidence in them. When people are anxious, they can’t believe in anyone’s assurance that it will be OK. The only voice they hear is their own.

But pretty much all humans can use tools.

Anxiety has a huge anticipatory element – something that makes us anxious gets a lot of air time before the event. Like me not sleeping the whole night before my first scuba dive. (I’m claustrophobic.) Or not sleeping before my first COVID vax. (I’m needle-phobic). At least I was till the second or third vax. What does that tell you about exposure therapy? Now I’m OK with needles. And yes, I scuba dive and love it.

But the anticipatory anxiety

was hell. For worried kids, the anxiety will grow – and helping early is important. Give those kids tools to combat their anxiety.

Some kids already have these tools and simply need reminders to use them. For others it will be new.

First, recognize anticipatory anxiety. It sounds like, “I can’t” and, “You can’t make me” and, “I’m too scared” and, “All the other kids are OK.” Humans have a tendency to both valorize and weaponize our anxiety. In plain English, that means I’d rather tell you never to make me do the thing I’m scared of, because it’s truly threatening and impossible. And then I get mad at you for trying to make me do it. That’s valorize and weaponize.

Ignore that. Say: “Let’s make a list of the tools you can use for these yucky feelings.” Then make the list together.

Some kids like to draw the tools and some like to write a list of them. Drawings and words can go in a journal. Some kids like to collect physical objects and keep them for future use, to pull out of a Worry Box. Reminders they can keep in their room and use when anxious are very helpful.

My favourite tools are: • Ranking: Rank the worry on a scale of 1 to 10.

• Make a list of my favourite places and maybe draw pictures of them for my Worry Box. Tell or draw what makes these places so wonderful. Ask them to get as detailed as possible about their places. What it looks like, how they feel when they’re there.

• For kids who don’t like to write or draw, get them to practise thinking of a favourite TV show or movie and replay it in their mind whenever they feel anxious.

• Breathing techniques (a.k.a. mediation). I’ve worked on this with kids as young as seven. They can do simple breathing exercises.

Now you’re not an overly and unheard reassuring parent, but rather a helpful coach putting tools in your child’s tool kit. Teach the tools, help them practise, remind them they have tools when they forget…. It will stand them in good stead lifelong.

JOANNE KATES

Parenting columnist Joanne Kates is an expert educator in the areas of conflict mediation, self-esteem and anti-bullying, and she is the director of Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park.

2022 PRIVATE EDUCATION GUIDE SPECIAL FEATURE

Our 33rd annual Private Education Guide features top private schools & extracurricular programs, including an easy-reference information bar containing class size, student–teacher ratios & real tuition costs.

Due to Covid we are presently not holding open houses.

Crestwood School Crestwood School practises the traditional art of teaching by challenging young minds to learn and by structuring experiences that make learning possible. The school’s philosophy is based on tried-and-true methods of teaching the basics, thus providing students with a solid foundation in the three Rs. Homework and development of students’ organizational skills and good work/study habits are an integral part of the program. At the same time, Crestwood School is concerned with the “whole child”

— striving to maintain the balance of a child’s physical, social and emotional development. Each teacher is the key. With a well-planned program, a positive rapport with each and every student and a sense of commitment and dedication, Crestwood School’s goals are met!

Crestwood is located in the beautiful wooded valley at Bayview Avenue and Lawrence Avenue.

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Toronto Prep School A combined 60 years of teaching experience has prompted Steve and Fouli Tsimikalis to create an environment that promotes learning, develops leadership and awakens social consciousness through the employment of energetic and hand-picked experienced faculty and staff. Toronto Prep offers a rigorous academic curriculum with the opportunity for students to participate in a variety of school clubs and athletics. Each student will receive a MacBook 13" with an extended warranty. Steve and Fouli have

determined that it truly takes a village to raise a child. “A faculty working closely with parents/ guardians, smaller classes, supervised extra help before and after school and on Saturdays help students reach their personal potential for success,” notes Fouli. Their passion for teaching is evident: “The opportunity to contribute to the development of young men and women is a privilege,” says Steve.

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The Toronto Heschel School The Toronto Heschel School is a hidden gem, offering a progressive Jewish education within a warm, caring community. Abraham Joshua Heschel said, “Wonder is the root of all knowledge.” We aim to inspire a sense of awe and wonder in your children, and a lifelong love of learning. The school is inclusive and egalitarian, promoting mutual respect.

Small acts of kindness and concern for others are the basis of interactions at our school.

Heschel offers an integrated curriculum in which arts-based activities and Jewish

culture serve as conduits for the Ontario school curriculum. We teach for understanding, whereby students internalize concepts and learn to think creatively and critically.

Bilingual kindergarten classes foster a high level of Hebrew competency. As the first Jewish Day School in Ontario to reach Platinum EcoSchool status, environmental literacy is emphasized. Contact Bailey at admissions@torontoheschel.org to discover what a Heschel education could mean for your child!

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The Dunblaine School is a not for profit school in midtown Toronto dedicated to providing supportive, individualized education for students with a variety of learning challenges. While following the Ministry of Education guidelines, the goal of the school is to foster a positive work ethic, increase confidence and to challenge all students to realize their greatest potential. The school addresses the academic, social and emotional needs of children with a variety of ability levels and learning styles with

differentiated instruction and individualized support. Additional professional services include occupational therapy, speech language therapy and social work. If your child is struggling in large classrooms, requires individualized attention and/or special education resources and remedial support, contact us at 416-483-9215 or email cpryke@dunblaineschool.com for more information. Due to COVID-19, school tours may be conducted virtually or after school hours.

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1969 GRADES: 1-8

ENROLMENT: 34 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 5:1 TUITION: $25,600

WillowWood School WillowWood was founded in 1980 based on the core value that all students have a right to learn with dignity, that a warm and nurturing school can serve as a foundation for remarkable lives and that it is the whole person that matters. We have a long tradition of delivering targeted, personal education that considers each student’s needs, inclinations, and strengths. Our staff employ a team-based approach to teaching and conduct regular education strategy meetings to discuss how best to deliver the curriculum to each of our stu-

dents. WillowWood School is a full facility featuring a fitness room, gymnasium, music room, art room, and film and digital media arts studios. Our location on “School Street” (Scarsdale Road) gives us access to incredible amenities and services that allow us to incorporate swimming, dance, and robotics into our curriculum. Classes are small, the atmosphere is warm, and technology is at the forefront of our teaching methodology. Visit www.WillowWoodSchool.ca for more information and to set up your interview and tour.

SCHOOL TYPE: Private School YEAR FOUNDED: 1980 GRADES: Foundation 1-2, 3-12

ENROLMENT: 250 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 10:1 TUITION: $19,725-$25,300

Metropolitan Preparatory Academy Metro Prep Academy is a semestered, co-ed, university prep school for students in Grade 7 to 12. The academics are structured and challenging yet the environment is supportive and nurturing. Faculty and administration doors are open, encouraging strong relationships with students and their families. No uniform means Metro Prep students can express their individuality. In this setting they are taught to trust their instincts, think both critically and creatively, ask questions and seek the help needed to

succeed. Extensive athletic and extracurricular opportunities foster the physical and social potential of each child. For 40 years, Metro Prep has been preparing students for the academic demands of university as well as teaching them the skills needed for lifelong success. In 2018, Metro Prep introduced a new specialized arts initiative, SMITH, which offers students the opportunity to balance their creative talents while pursuing academic goals. For more information, visit www.metroprep.com.

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Bayview Glen Bayview Glen is an academically invigorating, co-educational independent school for students from age 2 to Grade 12. Situated on two closely connected campuses in North York, our vibrantly diverse community is inspired by expert teachers and fuelled by a forward thinking curriculum. Bayview Glen welcomes all students into a nurturing community that allows inquisitive minds to flourish. Our broad offering of curricular and co-curricular activities ranges from Drama to Design Thinking, Robotics to Round Square,

Music to Model United Nations, Athletics to Advanced Placement. We value collaboration, problem solving and academic risktaking to foster the entrepreneurial mindset and respect for diverse viewpoints that are essential for success in the 21st century.

Bayview Glen students graduate as compassionate cosmopolitans, fully prepared for top ranked universities at home and abroad.

Equally important, they step forth with the skills and attitudes needed to embrace and influence a world of accelerating change.

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St. Clement’s Early Learning School and outstanding students all flourishing together in a structured, academic, and play-based environment. At SCELS, each child has their own Individual Program Plan that we put in place to support positive growth every term – from Nursery through to Grade 2. Come and see for yourself! Join us for our Open House on Tuesday, October 18th, 9:15 am - 11 am. Contact us at admissions@scels.ca to book a tour or visit www.scels.ca to learn more about us. Be a part of our community, be a part of SCELS.

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As the leading benchmark for Early Childhood Education since 1955, SCELS has stuck to its promise. Our promise is to provide an exceptional, individualized program that works best for your child. With an intimate staff of twenty, and small class sizes in one of Toronto’s historic landmark churches, we’ve developed a reputable program that encompasses a balanced academic and social/emotional curriculum.

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LOOKING BACK Before you go ... take a gander at some of our latest T.O. throwback pics!

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554 likes One of Toronto’s most infamous grindhouse movie theatres was the Rio, located at 373 Yonge St. It was a place to drink, smoke, dance and, of course, you could watch all four films that were programmed daily for $4.

859 likes On May 22, 1971, Ontario Place opened along with the Cinesphere, the world’s first permanent IMAX movie theatre.

With a capacity of 800 and a height of six storeys, it has been referred to as the world’s biggest golf ball.

889likes likes Located just across the city’s inner harbour from the downtown core, the Toronto Islands became a popular summertime retreat from the heat and noise of the city with the creation of Centre Island Park in the late 1950s.

1,460 likes The Yonge Street Mall, a pedestrian-only experiment where four lanes of traffic were replaced by milling crowds and beer gardens, sprang to life in the early ’70s. It is estimated that up to 60,000 visitors passed through on the first day.

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