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Designer Hayley Elsaesser’s latest capsule collection, titled Champion the Truth, launched online last week, and she says her inspiration came from her grandfather. The collection includes T-shirts, tote bags and the hottest item of 2020 — face masks. Each piece features the words “news” and “truth” in several different languages. The collection is available from now until the end of the year on Elsaesser’s website and all proceeds will be donated to Canadian Journalists for Free Expression. CJFE is an NGO that defends the rights of journalists and contributes to the development of press freedom across the world.

A self-driving shuttle trial service is set to hit Toronto in spring 2021.

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The City of Toronto signed an agreement with Local Motors by LM Industries (the world’s first and only digital vehicle manufacturer), in partnership with Pacific Western Transportation, to deliver the automated shuttle trial. The service will be provided using Olli 2.0 — the latest iteration of its electric, self-driving shuttle. It will have a seating capacity of up to eight passengers, and will be equipped with an accessibility ramp and a wheelchair securement system, audio and visual announcements and other features for rider information. An on-board safety steward will oversee vehicle operations and can manually take control of the vehicle at any time when required.

The Medley is a new supper club at 2026 Yonge St. with a speakeasy atmosphere, and it comes with everything you would expect from live music, comedy and theatre performances with modern pandemicconscious measures in place, although it is currently waiting for word from the province of Ontario that it can once again open. Co-owner Joseph Patrick is no stranger to theatre, having managed theatrical venues before developing plans to open the Medley last February. When COVID-19 hit, Patrick and partners rode the wave and pivoted to a socially distanced club where people can relax and enjoy live entertainment without fear of contamination. The Medley menu features tasty throwbacks, like chicken scallopini, caesar salad and coconut shrimp, with a cocktail list paying homage to the 1930s (negronis, mint juleps, and boulevardiers). The supper club, in the former home of Mysteriously Yours, welcomes up to 50 socially distanced guests with tables seating two, four or six people. Although the club can seat more people, tables are far apart to adhere to the city’s social distancing rules. Automated temperature checks, hydrostatic sanitation, UV air filtration, hand sanitizer stations, touchless handwashing, disposable or virtual menus, touchless payment and a plethora of other safety measures are also in place at the Medley.

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Elvis Costello to play the El Mo? Not exactly, but in 1978 he played Toronto’s famed concert venue, a bootleg live album of the concert is still hugely popular. So, with a new album out now and while he’s holed up in Canada, we decided to ask him anyway by Ron Johnson Elvis Costello is set to release his incredible new album Hey Clock face on Oct. 30. Post City caught up with the legendary songwriter while holed up in British Columbia waiting out the COVID-19 pandemic.

them. So I’d be looking at how they might sound in the company of some songs from this record and the last record or the records from over the years. That’s an intriguing puzzle, but it’s a good puzzle to have to solve. Because it means you’ve got more than one song to sing.

One of your best-known albums in Canada is a recording of a live show you played at Toronto’s El Mocambo. What do you recall from that concert and album?

So, that’s not a no then, at any rate. You’re releasing a new album in the middle of a pandemic. How does that feel for you?

I think that was our first time in Toronto. So how did the album come about?

We happened to go out on a radio broadcast. So it circulated. In those days, there were vinyl bootlegs of a few of our performances. Because, you know, we were often only playing either a club or small theatre, one way to be heard by more people was to allow them to broadcast the show. And quite often, the show will be promoted by a local radio station. There were only a handful of radio stations in the whole of North America that wanted anything to do with them [our performances]. But some of them did make it on the vinyl, and that one became circulated more than others.

True. It’s a good position to be in, I would think.

I’d much rather be doing this. I’m very fortunate to do what I do. And I had the idea of making a record, doing something that sounds impossibly extravagant, you know. Not extravagant in terms of how much it costs, but just the idea of flying to another country to do something differently, something beyond our wildest dreams. I was on my way to start a tour in England, so a detour to Finland seemed good. You know, get up there and get the bracing air and make some music and then go to Paris and do the same thing. I didn’t know that, when I was forced to come home unexpectedly before we could complete that tour, that I’d still be here in British Columbia [where he lives with his wife Diana Krall]. You made this album in a very unique way, like something almost from a bygone era.

I think it was a pretty good snapshot. I wouldn’t say it was by any means the best show we ever played, but it was a pretty good impression of the way the band sounded in ’78. And it certainly got people’s attention a little bit.

I never really have any kind of big master plan when I go into a record. I just have the songs that I have. I definitely have the intention of making some rock ’n’ roll records that didn’t sound like the ones that I’ve made. It’s all rock ’n’ roll?

Well, I mean, I know how to play all those songs. I don't know whether anybody would want to hear that.… I don’t want to go back and try and recreate it. I’m trying to think about how to sing them at the next show, not go back and sing them again, the way I did them, you know. They change shape as you play

The number of curb-lane patios in Toronto, which will have to close up shop soon to make way for winter snow clearing.

How did this all come about then?

That album kind of took on a life of its own since it wasn’t a regular release. Why?

That club has recently reopened and is state-of-the-art everything. Maybe you’d come back and play that album, again here in town at the El Mocambo. What do you think?

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I mean, the sort of official diagram for a rock ’n’ roll band says bass guitar and drums and electric guitar and sometimes keyboard. But if you look back to the beginning of rock ’n’ roll, Elvis Presley didn’t have a drummer on his first records. Jerry Lewis didn’t have a bass player. So you know, there are no rules. If you’re making a noise and you got the rhythm driving you, you’ve got the song you want to sing. I started with that idea.

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Well, I think it feels better than going down in the basement and, you know, just closing the door and never wanting to come out again, which would be one of the possible reactions, wouldn't it?

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Well, I think that the Rolling Stones played at the El Mocambo just before we did. So I think my manager said OK, we could play a different place, but let's play that same place, too, you know because then it'll be like they have to think of us the same way.

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Now, not everyone is quite as lucky as the vast majority of our readers. We are blessed. We are privileged, and never have I felt that more than during this COVID-19 pandemic. This winter, it would be a good sign if we all recognize our positions and do what we can to make the lives of those less fortunate much more bearable, heck, even enjoyable. We can shop locally to help our businesses and their employees. To that end, see 10 of our favourite made-in-Toronto brands in this issue. We can also give what we can to our food banks and our community organizations to make sure there is enough food and warm clothing to go around. And as we begin to eye the holidays, remember that restaurant gift cards are a great way to help out local food purveyors survive during this very trying time. Last year, our family wrapped up a bunch of warm socks and Tim Hortons gift cards and gave them out to people experiencing homelessness on our city streets. It’s not much, but I know how good it feels to head out on a bitter cold November morning in a nice wooly pair of socks. We are stronger together. Stay safe out there.

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This month will not be easy for a lot of people. Many of us already have trouble with the lack of light and the cold. Not everybody loves the winter. But there is no better time to embrace it because it doesn’t look like a lot will be happening indoors for a while. Look around this city in every nook and cranny and you’ll find active people all year round. Stroll down the beaches on a blustery fall day, and witness the numerous kite surfers and other surfers splashing about in Lake Ontario. And the colder it gets, the more they seem to enjoy it. Head to the Don Valley behind the Ontario Science Centre or Centennial Park in the west end and see people playing Frisbee golf all winter long. There are cyclists who engage in the courageous act of viking biking all year long. And we all know one of those people that just has to wear shorts all winter. The catch is that invariably these folks are the smiley ones, like they’ve figured out something the rest of us haven’t been able to grasp. Luckily, I have a big dog, and she needs to go outside no matter what, so I am well aware of what I need to do to keep warm. Now, it’s a short step to maximizing the outdoor experience this winter. And the same principle holds true around the house. There is a reason outdoor patio heaters are so hard to find this fall. People understand the need to be outdoors, to try to socialize as best they can, so they are doing what needs to be done.

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Kathleen Wynne, former premier of Ontario and current member of provincial parliament for Don Valley East, announced her retirement from political life last month, ending a career that spanned the past two decades and included everything from her first elected position as a school board trustee to serving as the 25th premier of Ontario from 2013 to 2018. She was the first openly gay premier

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Historic Regent Theatre property has been sold Heritage protection means turning this Mount Pleasant gem into a condo is unlikely by David Olsen Midtown’s historic Regent Theatre has been conditionally sold. The theatre, located at 551 Mount Pleasant Rd., is listed for sale at $7.4 million dollars, which Patrick Cowie, sales representative at Colliers International, said is for the property, not the business. The theatre opened as the Belsize Theatre in 1927 and has operated as a local movie house and live theatre for most of its existence. The marquee on the building facade and the architectural styling of the

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building are representative of the work of architect Murray Brown, who designed movie theatres across Canada and was among those chosen by the federal public works department to design small-scaled public works during the Great Depression. It was listed on the City of Toronto’s heritage register in 1984 and in 2017 was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act alongside the nearby Mount Pleasant theatre, located at 675 Mount Pleasant Rd.

It is currently closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Cowie said that selling a movie theatre amidst COVID-19 was challenging. “People looking to buy this are looking through COVID. People buy real estate for a long period of time,” said Cowie, who could not comment on the buyer or the buyer’s future plans for the property. “So they are looking past the pandemic and what the longterm viability is.” Cowie said it is unlikely the property will be torn down to make way for a condo building. “It’s partly because there is a heritage designation on it, so I think it would be quite impossible to knock it down.” Designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act means that demolition or alteration of the building’s heritage attributes needs the approval of Toronto City Council. The building was previously listed for sale three years ago for $9 million. At the time, councillor Josh Matlow, who had advocated for the site’s heritage designation, had asked city staff to see if there was a feasible model where the city could purchase the building and operate it as a theatre and event site on a cost recovery model. Matlow called the theatre emblematic and said that Mount Pleasant would not look like Mount Pleasant without it.

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Midtown block to be developed Revamped proposal includes heritage buildings Yet another development has been resubmitted to the City of Toronto in a now larger size for the Yonge Street and Davisville Avenue neighbourhood, adding to residents’ growing concerns of whether the area can handle even more density. A new proposal for 1951 Yonge St., kitty corner to Davisville station, has replaced a withdrawn 2017 submission and now includes almost all the properties on the block and an increase in height — going from 25 and 30 storeys for its two towers to 30 and 45 storeys. Called the Millwood, the condo, by developer Times Group Corporation, is proposing to include 821 units (up from 450) and an eight-storey podium (up from four storeys) that will include retail. The original is notable as one that inspired one local councillor to consider a moratorium on development in the area out of fear that city infrastructure was unable to keep up. The development would demolish all the buildings on the block, three of which are heritage listed but not protected, although it does not include the heritageprotected 1894 post office and general store at the northeast corner of Davisville and Yonge, currently occupied by Starbucks. Overall, South Eglinton Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association (SERRA) president, Andy Gort, said that the area’s population will almost double from 9,000 to up to 17,000 given the projects in consideration. Gort

said that residents have voiced concerns over the new proposal, in addition to the increasing density in the area, which includes a lack of space around the new development. “The area is very, very difficult and dangerous to navigate for pedestrians,” Gort said. “There’s basically no room to maneuver.” He said the building needs to be set back from the corner and not right up to the Starbucks, which is the developer’s current plan, and for the laneway in the back of the building to be further spaced out to allow a pedestrian walkway rather than designate it only for traffic. Gort explained that residents in the area have also expressed discontent to him regarding the lack of green space in the area, which the 1951 Yonge St. proposal does not improve. “I don’t think there’s a speck of green [or] an open space that they’re putting in,” he said. According to Gort, residents are also concerned about a lack of amenities, such as grocery stores, schools and daycares, that do not match the rising population. “Where are people going to get their basics, like food?” he said. Shadows are also a concern, given the space between the two towers is relatively small. Gort explained that there will be a “gigantic shadow” on the nearby school grounds and community centre that will look like a “uniform wall going straight up.” “[That’s] not a pleasant experience,” he said. Gort said that a couple of weeks

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ago his association, the developers and city planners had a week-long workshop to discuss these issues, which he said was a “positive development,” and another community meeting will be held soon where residents can voice their concerns as well. City staff will ultimately make a recommendation to Toronto City Council whether to approve this application or not, and staff is looking into whether the area has adequate water and sewer services. Staff had originally recommended against approving the original application due to sewage concerns. As for amenities, city planner Alex Teixeira, who is currently working on the Davisville area, said that the city will be asking the developer to make improvements to community services, such as including a daycare or community space. Regardless, he said that the fact the new application is even larger “creates a lot of challenges with respect to community services and facilities in the area.” Its rise in height is possible due to a change in the city’s growth plan for the area enforced by the Province of Ontario last year that allows greater density in development locations in close proximity to transit stations.The change came in June 2019 without city consultation and overruled aspects of the Midtown in Focus plan that had been in the works for six years before being proposed. Times Group Corporation did not respond to a comment request for this story.

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North York Community Council has renamed a street in recognition of Jimmy Wisdom, a local musician, barber and community leader. Newly named Jimmy Wisdom Way is the former portion of Locksley Avenue, running north south between Eglinton Avenue West and Hopewell Avenue. Wisdom, who passed away at Sunnybrook Hospital in November of 2019 at 72, operated a barbershop for years in the Eglinton West neighbourhood

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebrating community heroes like Jimmy.â&#x20AC;? known as Little Jamaica and was a pillar of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Caribbean community. According to the media advisory announcing the renaming, Wisdom was a talented musician and an active community leader for more than 35 years. The release says Wisdom was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;pioneer who constantly gave back to his community and helped many newcomers to Canada and the city of Toronto from his barber chair on Eglinton Avenue West.â&#x20AC;?

Councillor Mike Colle spearheaded the renaming initiative as part of his action to establish a Little Jamaica Heritage Hub approved by Toronto City Council in early October. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In renaming this street Jimmy Wisdom Way, next to where he worked, mentored and inspired in his barbershop for over 35 years, we honour a man who devoted his whole life to celebrating and respecting his Jamaican roots and culture and weaving this into Torontoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fabric,â&#x20AC;? said Colle. Mayor John Tory spoke on the issues saying he is â&#x20AC;&#x153;committed to celebrating community heroes like Jimmy and preserving the heritage of our neighbourhoods, including Little Jamaica.â&#x20AC;? Wisdom is the first of many to whom the heritage hub will pay tribute. According to a press release from Coun. Colleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, the hub seeks to honour and recognize local Black civil rights community leaders and celebrate the â&#x20AC;&#x153;outstanding cultural and economic contributions made by the Black community in Toronto.â&#x20AC;? The release also states that the Little Jamaica Heritage Hub initiative seeks relief for local businesses in the Eglinton West neighbourhood who have been â&#x20AC;&#x153;devastated by the eight years of Eglinton Crosstown Construction that has seen over 124 small stores [close].â&#x20AC;?

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Groups express interest in change Toronto City Council voted to renew the operating licence for a number of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf courses despite a number of requests from the public to delay the renewal and consult on the best uses of the land. The action to renew the licences passed with amendments late last month, providing a two-year extension for five of Torontoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public courses including the Don Valley Golf Course. A number of private citizens, non-governmental organizations and politicians voiced concerns over the renewal, requesting consultation on how to use the city-owned property. Interested parties wrote in to suggest alternative land uses, from planting community gardens to developing walking and cycling trails. By the time it reached city council, more than 1,700 emails were sent regarding the proposed action. A number of parties voiced sentiments on the specific importance of the use of public land during the pandemic. Councillor Mike Layton proposed to delay the renewal of the licences for a couple of months in order to discuss alternative approaches to using the property. He said the need for physical distancing has made it important for residents to access what limited public space the city has. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are in the middle of a crisis in access to our public spaces,â&#x20AC;? Layton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to make sure we are using them to the best of their abilities and that

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they are accessible to everyone.â&#x20AC;? Jessica Bell MPP, UniversityRosedale, wrote in to request city council vote against extending the renewal of private contracts to manage five of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf courses. In her letter, Bell writes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In this pandemic, access to public space is in short supply and many of our cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residents are struggling to make ends meet, and it is for these reasons why it is unfair to limit the use of city land to those who can afford to pay up to $75 on a game of golf.â&#x20AC;? Bell stated that the golf courses are expensive to maintain and do not generate revenue for the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to imagine what else we could do with these beautiful tracts of public land,â&#x20AC;? Bell writes. Layton said that with the now second renewal of the golf course licences it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be until 2023 that Toronto will have the opportunity to look into meaningful alternatives of yearround land use. Melana Roberts, chair of the board of Food Secure Canada and a member of the Toronto Food Policy Council, campaigned for consultation into alternative land uses. She said the action was passed with amendments in order to ensure consultation for use of the property during the non-golf season starting this year. Roberts said that during the pandemic people living in densely populated neighbourhoods are forced to be inside in close quarters and small

spaces which can have impacts on mental and physical health compounding this stressful experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Access to this green space could be an important opportunity to attend to the challenging realities people face in low-income neighbourhoods,â&#x20AC;? said Roberts. She said she would like to see the property used before 2023 to encourage broader community engagement, noting it could potentially be used as an arts venue or to support additional space for people unable to access city shelters. Trish Hennessey is the director of Think Upstream, a national project from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, an independent think tank, that examines the social determinants of health. She said the decisions that a city makes about land use can have a significant impact on low-income populations. Decisions such as these, Hennessey said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;can reinforce income inequality, can entrench poverty or can address those issues.â&#x20AC;? Hennessey said she would like to see the city press the pause button and consider alternative uses of the land. She liked the idea of developing the land to provide access to farming and food. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More cities should be looking at how their planning and how [organizing] a community can address long known problems like food insecurity,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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Local group wants city to act now and change Avenue Road 85 per cent of drivers speed down the stretch between Bloor and St. Clair Traffic is an ongoing issue for the city. Residents call their local city councillors to complain about cars speeding through the neighbourhood or the volume of cars on local roads. Many communities have reconfigured streets, added day and time restrictions that prohibit the use of local roads or have installed physical barriers to help keep pedestrians safer. While I was a councillor, Avenue Road between Eglinton and the 401 was a sincere source of complaints. Cars and trucks would exit off the 401 and continue at high speeds south into the city. Along the way, traffic would exceed speed limits and pass neighbourhood stores, schools and residential houses. Early in my tenure, a cyclist was killed on Avenue Road by a truck. Toward the end of my term, two teachers from Allenby Public School were struck by a vehicle during broad daylight, and just a few years ago, there were two serious collisions on that stretch

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of Avenue in a 40-minute period. As a result of these tragedies, the makeup of Avenue Road north of Eglinton underwent changes including turning restrictions, road markings and an electronic speed sign in front of Allenby school helped to slow traffic. Now there is a local community organization that is trying to do

the same on Avenue Road between St. Clair and Bloor. The community group has named itself the Avenue Road Safety Coalition and represents residents, cyclists and parent councils. According to a traffic study that was conducted before the pandemic, the 2.1-kilometre stretch of Avenue Road carries

30,000 vehicles per day, and 85 per cent of drivers exceed the 50 km/h speed limit. Compounding the problem is that the sidewalks are less than two metres wide. Following a period of inactivity, recently the coalition set to work again. There was a Safety Awareness Day to highlight the need for improved infrastructure and reduced speeds. The action plan includes widening sidewalks and reducing speeds to 40 km/h. City councillors Josh Matlow and Mike Layton are bringing a motion to city council to explore reducing the speed limit and creating more pedestrian space through barriers. The community group was strategic in the timing of the Safety Awareness Day. The city has gone to great lengths during

the pandemic to repurpose roads for multiple uses. The bike lane network has expanded significantly. The only stretch of Avenue Road that hasn’t been altered is the part the Avenue Road Safety Coalition is representing. When Avenue turns into Queen’s Park Crescent south of Bloor, a network of dedicated cycling routes has been introduced. Similarly, University Avenue south of College also has dedicated bike lanes and turn restrictions. These alterations have slowed traffic. It would be devastating if the city didn’t take this opportunity to be proactive but instead had to respond to the types of tragedies that occurred on Avenue Road north of Eglinton.

KAREN STINTZ 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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Education bungled during pandemic? The province’s helicopter parenting of school boards needs fixing the problems in other local services. They need to be fixed in exactly the same way — with an agreement between the province and Toronto District School Board, etc., about the authority of the local board to manage public education independently, within the ambit of general provincial policy. The TDSB needs to reassume control of education financing, which Mike Harris seized, returning Toronto to the position of having one of the best education systems in North America. Parents can then have a strong say on how local schools can function for the benefit of their communities. The agreement between the local boards and the province should be then submitted to the federal government for approval under Section 43 of the Constitution Act, requiring only a majority vote of the House of Commons and the Senate, which would assure that the province could not change these powers unilaterally. It would be an agreement for schools in Toronto that would again make education something delivered locally, and we could stop having to teach students about the political meaning of chaos, wishy-washy, muddled and confused.

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good repair, citing a repair deficit of $3.5 billion. Sorry, the province said, we have provincewide standards about how much can be spent on building repair and that’s not about to change just because Toronto has older buildings that are falling apart. These issues are made more difficult since the governance structure of the public education system in Toronto is severely damaged. Premier Mike Harris reduced the number of trustees to 25 more than 20 years ago and cut their compensation to a pittance. These 25 very part-time trustees are responsible for almost 600 schools, with some 250,000 students. How can 25 trustees provide effective governance with that kind of workload? The impact of these changes on students, teachers and parents is substantial. Parents have a very difficult time trying to ensure education is tailored to local needs. This provincial interference is not limited to the public education file. It extends to virtually all local services, although the impacts on the city have received much more attention. The problems in public education — the public system, the Catholic system, French schools — are no different than

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I have been looking for the right word to describe provincial decision making about public education in the pandemic. Wishy-washy? Muddled? Unfocused? Confused? Chaotic? Whatever the word, most everyone will agree that it has been less than satisfactory. And it is not just a pandemic problem: the pandemic has simply thrown existing problems into high relief. This long-standing paradigm needs to be fixed. The root of the problem is in the desire of the provincial government to control every aspect of public education. It does not simply wish to set the parameters within which local education will function. It wants to set the precise manner in which it will be delivered. It is attempting to be a manager from two miles up in the sky, and it then blames any shortcomings on those closest to the ground, on the very people who have not been allowed to manage the situation: confusion and chaos. When the Toronto education staff said they wanted to have smaller class sizes — 15 was the number proposed — the province said that would not be allowed. The province would determine class sizes, not the local board. The local board might want to hire more support for teachers, but the province said that was not allowed. It would determine how many adults would be available to support students. The Toronto board has asked for funds to keep buildings in

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Two new development proposals illustrate environmental and esthetic loss by David Olsen Two ’60s and ’70s era mid-rise office buildings may be about to meet the wrecking ball as a result of two highrise development applications submitted to the City of Toronto, and it all seems par for the course in a city that seems content to tear down massive concrete buildings for scrap and replace them with even taller glass towers. On June 17, 2020, RioCan submitted an application for a proposed 37-storey, mixed-use building at 2323–2329 Yonge St., located on the northeast corner of Yonge Street and Roehampton Avenue. The site is currently home to an eight-storey office building that has been identified as a potential heritage resource in the city’s Yonge-Eglinton secondary plan, as well as an adjacent one-storey building, both of which would be demolished. A heritage impact assessment on the eight-storey building,

located at 2323 Yonge St., was submitted to the city by the applicant. The assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., states that, after evaluating the property using the Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest of the Ontario Heritage Act, ERA found the property does not satisfy the criteria and thus does not warrant designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. The office building at 2323 Yonge St. was designed by architect E. I. Richmond, completed in approximately 1970. The building is clad with precast concrete panels, a common cladding system for commercial buildings constructed in the 1960s and ’70s. It is rock solid, in appearance. The assessment states the building has no design or physical value, as many similar buildings were constructed in Toronto in the 1960s and ’70s. It does not

demonstrate a high degree of expertise or artistic merit and does not demonstrate a high degree of scientific or technical achievement. The assessment concludes that the building has no historical value, as ERA did not uncover evidence of a direct association with a person or organization that is significant to the community, and it has no contextual value as the surrounding area does not have a unique or definable character and the building is not considered a landmark. “It’s an opinion,” said city councillor Josh Matlow, regarding ERA’s heritage impact assessment. “They’re hired by the applicant who certainly would not want it to be protected. Should we understand their arguments? Of course. I’m sure they’re professionals, and you want to hear them out. Would I have a grain of salt on my shoulder based on the fact they are employed by

the people who have vested interest in not having it designated for heritage protection? Of course. That’s just reasonable.” Matlow said the current building’s status as a potential heritage resource on its own offers no concrete protection but that the city’s heritage planning staff and city council will ultimately make the call regarding heritage designation, and that will be part of the application process. “What it means is they [heritage planning staff ] are flagging it as a question that needs to be answered, not that they know that it must be designated or listed, but they understand aspects of the building that should be further explored,” said Matlow. He added that staff will be looking to determine the building’s architectural and cultural significance. “It means don’t go knock it

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Why is Toronto tearing down perfectly good office towers to build even higher glass ones?

down until we figure out if it should be recommended for protection or not,” he said. Matlow said a community consultation on the proposed development will likely be scheduled for November. A similar building currently occupies the space of a proposed development in Yorkville where Dutch company Kroonenberg Group and ProWink Canada Ltd. have proposed an 87-storey tower incorporating office, residential and retail space at 1200 Bay St. The prime Yorkville site is currently home to a 12-storey office building constructed in 1968, featuring a retail component on the ground floor that is best-known as the former home of Davids Footwear for close to five decades, from 1971 to 2019. A heritage impact assessment for the site, also prepared by ERA architects, notes the site is not on the City of Toronto’s heritage register or adjacent to recognized heritage resources. The assessment states that, although the building exhibits some modernist influences, it is not a unique or representative example of the style, of which there are better examples in the city. Councillor Mike Layton said that the application is aggressive in terms of height. “We spent years doing a secondary plan for the downtown core, and this kind of shoots right up in the middle of it and disrupts the plan for what the skyline was to look like,” said Layton. “It was contemplated that tall buildings would be in this area but not as tall as what they’re going for.” Layton said it is not surprising that an application has been submitted to replace the current building. “You see the neighbourhood going up around it, 50, 60 storeys and some 70 storeys just east. It’s no surprise that someone who owned the building would go, “Hey, we want what they have” because of the value that can be created,” said Layton, who noted that the developer will have to replace any office space lost due to the destruction of the current building. “I’m not surprised. You have minimum 30-storey buildings all around it. The fact they want to add some additional height is somewhat expected.” There is no mention of the environmental cost of tearing down a combined 20 storeys of solid concrete. 15 | POST |

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A popular design store says goodbye to Bloor Plus a Salvadoran pupuseria heads north from Kensington to Dupont Crywolf (605 Bloor St. W.), the popular design store

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known for its kitschy pins, iron-on patches and silkscreen Ts announced its closure after just 10 months in Koreatown. The local brand is returning back to its e-commerce roots and will be selling merch exclusively from its online store.

Forest HIll Taekwondo (420 Spadina Rd.), a martial arts boutique studio in the heart of Forest Hill Village, recently opened its doors and offers an array of classes for all ages and levels. The studio is offering a free trial class, membership packages for unlimited classes or private lessons.

Starting Nov. 1, Maison Busatti (136 Avenue Rd.), purveyors of Tuscan textiles and custom linens, will begin offering laundry and pressing services with a turnaround time of 24 to 48 hours. They also continue to offer a pop-up café that runs daily until 2 p.m. at the store.

Good Goddess: The Nest (101 Yorkville Ave., Unit #13) is a multi-brand concept shop combining natural spray tanning by Glo Organic, wellness, lifestyle and nutrition goodies by the Good Goddess and a broth bar in Yorkville. The aim is to offer a onestop shop for beauty, wellness, nutrition and style.

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eatery adored by locals and celebrities alike, many of whom once visited annually during TIFF festivities, has shuttered its doors. In its place will be Adrak, offering a fine dining experience with a focus on northern Indian cuisine.

Dark Horse Espresso (1235 Bay St.) has opened an autonomous vending machine for a quick shot of caffeine. Order through Dark Horse’s touch screen or on your phone for a completely contactless transaction. The menu includes lattes, flat whites, Americanos, cortados, cappuccinos and espresso.

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second location in Toronto. Although it may look like Sweet Sushi offers real sushi rolls, it’s actually candy made entirely out of puffed rice treats and gooey marshmallows. In addition to the candy sushi platters, it makes puff rice cinnamon buns and sweet candy tacos. Also on offer are DIY kits to make at home.

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The recreational property market is thriving amidst the pandemic. Along with the continuing trend of baby boomers relocating to areas such as Muskoka and Grey County, millennials have now also joined the market for recreational properties. “Since mid-July, in-ski chalets, cottages and resort homes in and around Blue Mountain have been selling at a steady pace and at alltime high prices,” says Gerry Wayland of Re/Max at Blue Realty Inc. “There seems to be a significant exodus from the tightly packed urban setting of the GTA to the spacious rural area of ski country. It’s clear, COVID-19 is driving people north.” According to the 2019 recreational property trends survey by Re/Max, 56 per cent of Canadian millennials are in search of a recreational property. Re/Max’s housing market outlook for 2020 also states that 32 per cent of Canadians no longer want to live in urban centres. “Looking back at April 2020, I would have never anticipated this, but the Huntsville chalet market is unexpectedly on the rise. It’s crazy,” says Trevor Docherty of Sutton Realty Group Muskoka. “The inventories are tight, and we’re having a tough time keeping

up. For now, the demand for listings is way higher than the supply. Perhaps it’s because people are working from home these days and no longer need to stay within city limits.” The median price for ski-in properties increased by 10 per cent across Canada from 2018 to 2019.Although the number of listings is down in Blue Mountain compared to 2019, the number of sales in the month of September increased by 100 per cent over last year, according to Karen Cox of Sea & Ski Realty Ltd. “Many buyers are looking to invest in a recreational property like a ski chalet since their travel and vacation plans have been placed on hold for the foreseeable future. People are looking for a more local option to get away and enjoy time with their family and to enjoy the outdoors,” she says. Cox says families who normally call the GTA home are choosing to stay at their ski or cottage properties even if the local amenities are shut down due to COVID-19 restrictions. “Due to the pandemic, many families are starting to reassess their home requirements. People are interested in relocating to an area which offers a one-stop deal to live, work and play,” she adds. — Twinkle Ghosh

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Bloor West is going to see a lot of development in the next several years

The single best time to buy Supply is up, rates down, but will people take advantage?

What sectors are not performing well?

Well, the rental market for obvious reasons. It doesn’t take anyone of any intellect to figure this out with 75,000 students not in university in person and with Airbnb and tourism operating at zero and most of the high office buildings in the financial core empty and people either not working or working at home. The rental apartments in the core are not being rented like they should be. There’s more apartments than tenants right now, so rents have fallen probably 20 per cent. So in lockstep with that, of course, you’re going to see the

So is now a good time to buy a condo then, or if not, when?

You're going to have a certain period of time where the market looks over supplied, falsely, but it looks over supplied, and then you're going to have a prolonged period when the market is drastically under supplied. This market reminds me of 2009 in that, back then, the price didn’t drop right away. And there was this bravado. And then eventually, over a period of nine or 10 months, prices fell a little bit. The people who were sitting on the sidelines, you know, trying to time the absolute bottom of the market, most of them missed it. They ended up paying more money because the market very quickly rebounded and overshot whatever it was. And that will

happen here too. This season right now from September to December is the single best time in the last 20 years to buy real estate in Toronto. The single best time. And most people will miss it because most people react out of fear. Are banks accommodating younger buyers, gig economy workers?

Well, people who operate in the gig economy have always had a hard time borrowing money, and they will always have a hard time borrowing money. If they lose one of their gigs, they won't qualify. So, I think that's stayed the same. But I've not heard of any situations. I think the banks are being pretty accommodating.

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Which neighbourhoods do you predict will see the largest increase in condominium density over the next several years?

I think that the east end of downtown will see a lot. The area of Bloor West near the Junction is going to see a lot of development. As well, I think north of the Beach, along Kingston Road in Scarborough is going to see an awful lot of growth.

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So, I have talked about this before, and there is no second wave. It's the same infection that was always here. What we did was we hid for three months. And then we came out of hiding. The economy has been opened. So to answer your question, with that background, if our government and the public health people continue to make people afraid, the level of fear will increase to try to keep people separate. But the real estate market continues to hum along despite all of that. The real estate market continues to perform very well but not in all sectors.

condominium sales market downtown taper off, and eventually prices will fall — probably slightly like they did in 2009. Depending on how long all of this shutdown continues, if indefinitely, then our country’s bankrupt, and everyone will be killing each other with spears. But if common sense returns to public policy, then I think it's a very, very short term.

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For the second time in its 98-year history, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair will not take place this November. The first time it was cancelled was during the Second World War. Although the fair will not take place in its original form, organizers are making sure that Royal Winter fun still takes place with a virtual experience from Nov. 10 to 14. The experience is completely free for all partici-

pants and will include programming from the four main pillars of the fair — equestrian, agriculture, culinary and education. Catch interviews with the country’s top equestrian riders, find out who won the Royal Food competitions and get involved by entering the butter sculpture competition. It won’t be in person, but the fair will still be full of fun and furry animals.

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EIGHT STOREYS, 25 RESIDENCES, TIMELESS ELEGANCE.

The Rhodes is a bespoke, boutique luxury residence perched on the border of two of Toronto’s most well-known and established neighbourhoods, Cedarvale and Forest Hill. Designed by RAW Design Architects, featuring interiors by Ali Budd Interiors, The Rhodes offers 25 unique residences showcasing timeless elegance, reliable functionality, and a distinctive edge that’s original to the Blackdoor brand. Average unit size 1,700 sq. ft. ◆ 10’ ceilings (4th-8th floors), 9’ ceilings (2nd-3rd floors) ◆ Flat ceilings ◆ Direct elevator-to-suite access for 18 of 25 suites ◆ Floor-to-ceiling windows ◆ Spacious skyview terraces ◆ Original floorplans ◆ Gaggenau appliances ◆ Building by RAW Design Architects ◆ Interiors and custom kitchens by Ali Budd Interiors ◆ Carefully curated selection of finishes ◆ Extended height 8’ doors throughout ◆ And more…

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“The Rhodes earns its name through a subtle deviation from the conventional: from the elegant arches that greet Bathurst Street to the delicate paneling that accentuates the interior rotundas. The Rhodes is a modern take on the classical.”

– Roland Rom Colthoff, Principal, RAW Design Architects

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DREAM BIG, SHOP SMALL: THE COOLEST THINGS LOCALS ARE MAKING RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW

By Harriette Halepis, Mackenzie Patterson, Clare Shrybman

HANDCRAFTED HATS

Keep your hat on

Jay Cheng began her Toronto-based artisan hat business, Jaycow Millinery, in 2004 after working in design in Hong Kong for years. The local designer makes thoughtful and stylish handmade felt and fur felt caps on her collection of more than 600 hat blocks. This season, Cheng’s designs involve colour blocking and contrast and working with simple shapes. The designer also runs classes out of her studio, so anyone interested can learn to work on hat blocks. Torontonians interested in checking out some of Cheng’s designs can see the products on her website, jaycowmillinery.com, or visit the designer’s new studio in the west end.

The Jaycow Millinery team

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The Frank Brothers make custom electric guitars designed and crafted in Toronto. Born from a dream and self-taught crafting, the brothers sell their handmade guitars to many famous musicians in Canada and worldwide. Each guitar is made to order in-house and can be customized in almost every way. Although it’s a good idea to call the shop if you’re looking for something custom, you can order a Frank Brothers guitar directly from the company’s website too. Each guitar takes a few months to craft and complete, but the wait is well worth it for guitar purists.

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Surf’s up on the Great Lakes

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After spending eight months surfing in Australia, Haynes Kent returned to Toronto and noticed a gap in the market: Lake Ontario surfers were using equipment that was better suited to surfing in the ocean rather than fresh water. As he began exploring the methods behind manufacturing a board, an art known as “shaping,” his fascination with the craft only grew, leading to the inception of his own company, Whit Surf. Surfers can choose from six different models, starting at $849.95 for the Howler, one of the company’s original designs, or $1,095.95 for the Pelican, which is designed to help maximize the surfer’s time on the wave. They can also connect with Kent to design their own custom board with the dimensions and details of their choice. Although he recently moved to Nova Scotia, Kent still creates custom boards for Toronto locals and continues to sell more merchandise, like apparel and grips, online. Visit whitsurf.com to learn more.

Candice Kaye and her stunning wallpaper

DESIGNER WALLPAPER

Off the wall Toronto designer Candice Kaye’s bright and colourful palettes pull the observer in and don’t let go. The local company makes bespoke wallpaper, rugs and embroidered linens that currently decorate some of the city’s top eateries. The majority of Kaye’s work is custom oneof-a-kind projects, but she has also created a number of collections readily available for purchase in her online shop. The young designer has already produced a number of collaborations with massive brands such as CB2, Bacardi and Microsoft. Catch her playful designs on the company’s website, candicekayedesign.com, or decorating the walls of Planta, Baddies, Byblos or Pennies.

Wooden clogs aren’t something you find in every shoe store, but it’s what Alexa Schoorl is excellent at. Schoorl’s brand, Run Pony Pony, is the only one of its kind in the Toronto area, and all of her clogs are made in-house, from the design to the finishing leather touches. Schoorl designs the soles for her clogs and does the finishing work (sanding and varnishing), including the leatherwork. Not only is the leather used to make Run Pony Pony clogs coming from, essentially, a Canadian source, it's also coming from a tannery that puts working conditions first — an element of design that is important to Schoorl. All of her clogs are made in-house to order. You can find Run Pony Pony clogs on the Eleven Thirty website or stop by the shop at 1130 College St. for a personalized fitting and custom pair.

Designer clogs by Run Pony Pony

BESPOKE DENIM

Toronto's jean genie Inspired by his father’s work as a tailor but itching to carve his own unique path in the garment biz, Ben Viapiana chose to begin working with denim as a teenager. He made his first pair of jeans at age 16, and from then on, he made it his mission to make each pair better than the last. Today, his studio at Dundas and Dovercourt houses over 100 sewing machines from several different historical eras going back a century. Viapiana ships his designs worldwide and creates custom orders for Toronto locals, by appointment only. In addition to men’s jeans, he creates moleskin shirts, dress shirts, vests and jackets for men and women. Learn more about his designs at viapiana.ca.

Haynes Kent of Whit Surf

Stylish Ben Viapana designed denim jacket

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Ethical ornaments Toronto-based jewelry brand Omi Woods makes ethically sourced and produced fine and semi-fine jewelry intended to be worn every day or for a special occasion and then passed down to future generations. Brand founder Ashley Alexis McFarlane says the pieces seek to “reflect Africa and her diaspora.” The company avoids mass production with all pieces made locally in Toronto, seeking to ensure fair working conditions, fair wages and to contribute to the local jewelry economy. Torontonians looking to check out the pieces can do so on the company’s website, omiwoods.com, and keep their eyes peeled for a new brick-and-mortar location possibly coming soon.

Artistic vinyl from Precision Pressing

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Precision Pressing is one of North America’s largest vinyl pressing plants and is based in both Toronto and Burlington. Precision presses vinyls in various sizes and offers 44 base vinyl colours, including neon and glow-inthe-dark options. The company was born out of a partnership between GZ Media and Isotope Records and was established in 2016. The Precision Pressing website lists package options (prices generated on site) and contact details. Precision’s Toronto office is located at 87 Wade Ave.

Make a statement at home Having started his career as a contractor with a keen eye for excellence in design, Troy Smith was well primed to start branching off into furniture manufacturing in 2013. Today, he creates tailor-made, one-of-akind functional furniture pieces that double as contemporary works of art for collectors and tastemakers. Smith has three limited capsule collections, including the Off the Chain collection, which incorporates gold chain links into a contemporary glass coffee table, a chair and more one-of-a-kind pieces. Some of his other statement-making designs feature mod, space-age shapes or refreshing pops of colour and pattern and integrate highquality materials like marble and artisan glass. Smith, who uses his home as a showroom and studio space, is also a painter and creates custom abstract art pieces as well as furniture. Learn more by visiting Smith’s website, troysmithstudio.com.

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Toronto's own Mariposa Bicyles

Contemporary table by Troy Smith

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Toronto’s own Mariposa Bicycles constructs hand-built custom wheels for cyclists by cyclists. A true family business, the company was originally founded in 1969 by the late Mike Barry Sr., who ran the company up until he retired in 2007. When Dede Barry and Michael Barry Jr. returned from Europe, the two restarted the business in 2014. Mariposa builds each bike to be unique and a custom fit to the rider. Informed by years of professional riding experience, the company doesn’t stop at construction. Mariposa also offers a community cycling club for youth and custom cycling tours through Europe. The one-of-a-kind steel artisanal cycles can be found at Mariposabicycles.ca, or at their east end shop.

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THE NEW WORK SHOE Gone are the days of stilettos and brogues. Now our chilly toes are wrapped up in slippers while we work. So we asked Jeanne Beker to pick the most cosy and chic slippers to add to our work wardrobes.

JEANNE BEKER One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on fashion, Jeanne has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her new podcast Beyond Style Matters.

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RonWhiteShoes.com, $295, “That woven leather is very rich and very classy. It screams elegant Old World. These will last a really long time.”

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BrownsShoes.com, $129.98, “These are no nonsense, simple and modern, and they look a little hip, plus the lining will keep you cosy.” LUXE LIVING

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HoltRenfrew.com, $1,240, “These Gucci women’s slippers just scream high style. They’re very luxe and lush and very smart looking.”

DrakeGeneralStore.ca, $33.75, “I love these velvet slippers in this great shade of green. They just look very luxe and gorgeous.”

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GetOutsideShoes.com, $124.99, “These look really glam, and it’s hard to resist a slipper like this because it just gives you happy feet.”

DrakeGeneralStore.ca, $43.50, “These are hilarious. They have full face gorillas, and they look real! They’re whimsical and crazy cosy.”

DISCO DANCE

TheBay.com, $140, “It’s hard to resist this disco-checkered pair from Ugg for those glam Zoom meetings. They’re adorable and totally charming.”

TIME FOR TARTAN

TheBay.com, $375, “I love these tartan knot platforms. They speak to the wannabe Scottish girl in me, and plaid is so hot this season.”

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SportingLife.ca, $29.96, “I just love the classic Buffalo check, and I love the feel of the moccasin. There’s something retro about them.”

GotStyle.com, $330, “The back of the heel detailing is really flashy. It’s great for someone who wants to feel like they’re wearing armour.”

PUFFY PAWS

Gravitypope.com, $44.99, “This pair from Sorel is a great take on the puffy jacket, almost like little sleeping bags for the feet.”

OLIVE TO BE COSY

RonWhiteShoes.com, $145, “There’s something almost elegant about these olive slippers, and the lining will be very cosy and chic.”

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Ela Aldorsson and influencer Sasha Exeter

Local designer Ela partners with influencer on new bag The pair worked with BIPOC artists for the collaboration, which will be available at Indigo Local designer Ela Aldorsson and influencer and entrepreneur Sasha Exeter are collaborating to create a limited edition belt bag, which will be released on Nov. 2. Aligning with the new direction of Aldorsson’s handbag line, called Ela, the belt bag is entirely vegan, made in a black crocembossed vegan leather. Additionally one of the pair’s goals for this project is to support the talent of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of

colour) community and reflect it in the creative process. Exeter and Aldorsson chose two Canadian BIPOC artists to design the packaging for the bag — Élana Camille designed the artwork for the tissue paper, and Rachel Joanis created the illustration for the thank you card. “This collaboration with Ela, Rachel and Élana is a dream come true for me,” says Exeter. “I have always believed in our Canadian design talent, and being a part of this

process from start to finish has been nothing short of an inspirational journey for me, one that I am very grateful to have been a part of.” The Ela by Sasha Exeter belt bag is a multi-functional piece that can be worn as a cross-body or around the waist. The design goal for this piece was for it to be seasonless, functional and sophisticated. The bag is also cruelty-free and sustainable, including a 100 per cent recycled lining made from eight plastic water bottles, which is all in line with the Ela brand. “Sasha embodies our brand philosophy of humble luxury, which made her the ideal brand ambassador and collaborator,” says Aldorsson. “This project is such a highlight for us as a brand, and involving the BIPOC artists made it even more special.” Beginning Nov. 2, the bag will be available for purchase online at Indigo.com and ElaHandbags.com. Aligning with the project’s goal to support local BIPOC talent, Indigo is also the first Canadian retailer to join the 15 Percent Pledge. The pledge is an initiative created by Canadian Aurora James who is challenging retailers across North America to ensure 15 per cent of their suppliers are from the BIPOC community. The number 15 was chosen as 15 per cent of the U.S. population is Black, and James kick-started this initiative south of the border. By taking the pledge, Indigo has committed to dedicating 15 per cent of its shelf space to books written by BIPOC authors and BIPOC-owned third-party brands for its lifestyle business. Exeter and Aldorsson are excited about the launch of this belt bag on the Indigo website in time for the holiday season. “We are really proud of it and hope people will enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it,” says Aldorsson. — Nikki Gill

Iconic men’s brand Klaxon Howl moves to Parkdale

As consumers continue to veer away from fast fashion, more and more brands are adopting ethical, sustainable and local into their company framework, such as Holt Renfrew’s latest collaboration with the Campaign for Wool. The Campaign for Wool has spent a decade doing exactly what its name suggests: campaigning for greater awareness of the sustainable benefits of wool. Initiated by Prince Charles 10 years ago, the campaign aims to connect manufacturers, retailers and artisans from around the world and encourage them to use the material more broadly in their designs. To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, the Campaign for Wool is releasing a new sustainable capsule collection — a collaboration by the campaign, Holt Renfrew and Toronto brands Line and Smythe. Not only is wool a much cleaner and more natural alternative to artificial materials, it’s also renewable, biodegradable and a more durable option. It can also be translated across many of the world’s climates, which makes it the perfect option for Canadians hoping to make it through the polar vortex that is winter in this country. Smythe designers Andrea Lenczner and Christie Smythe say wool is one of their favourite materials to work with for its flattering and sustainable aspects. “We love working with wool because of its ability to drape and mould over a woman’s body,” Lenczner and Smythe say. “We also love its natural, sustainable and ecological properties. Partnering with Holt Renfrew and the Campaign for Wool has helped us increase awareness of wool’s involvement in the sustainable fashion movement.” The capsule collection uses Abraham Moon and Harris Tweed wool, two fabrics with a rich historical narrative and an authentic, classic look. The materials were incorporated into contemporary designs like a modern equestrian jacket with a velvet collar and a plaid, belted wrap coat, perfect for winter in the city. “Each piece was thoughtfully created with sustainability and the attributes of wool at the core of the design process,” says Alexandra Weston, of Holt Renfrew. “The capsule collection exemplifies beautifully how this ancient fibre and textile craft can be transformed into great modern classic pieces.” The collection has been available since Sept. 24 both online and in select Holt Renfrew locations. The Campaign for Wool continues to operate in 13 countries globally to both celebrate and raise awareness about the material. — NG 33 N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 0

tives to this move. “The pro to being a destination is that it allows us to be much more productive when there are no customers in the shop,” he says. “It will make the custom element of our business work better. Samples, fabrics, notions and patterns are there and easily accessible. It will also permit me to now be in two places at once.” The team is hoping for a Nov. 14 opening date depending on the completion of renovations. Customers should stay tuned to Klaxon Howl’s social media accounts for updates. In the meantime, fans of Klaxon Howl can purchase items from the website while the retail store is closed. The full line from clothing, outerwear and accessories to masks and even home goods is all available at klaxonhowl.com. — NG

Holts releases new sustainable collection with Smythe and LINE

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Klaxon Howl, a popular menswear shop on Queen West, has closed its retail shop and will now house all operations in its production facility at 1473 Queen St. W. in Parkdale. “We will have a proper brick-and-mortar shop as well as the manufacturing aspect of our business. The two will be side by side with store fixtures acting as a partition,” says the brand’s founder and designer Matt Robinson. “Much like an open kitchen, customers will be able to catch a glimpse into our manufacturing processes.” This is not the first time Klaxon Howl has pivoted in the Toronto retail landscape. This is going to be the brand’s sixth retail home, although all of its previous addresses have remained on Queen Street West. Robinson notes that there are many posi-

The retail store will now operate out of the production space on Queen West

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We must stop scapegoating other species for our mistakes Double-crested cormorants are being blamed for historical declines of Great Lakes fish in Ontario

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Blame culture is rampant in wildlife management. Across Canada, governments are implementing culling programs, blaming predators for declining wildlife populations, even though humans are the problem. Nature is complex. It’s difficult to determine whether culling even works, and some studies show tampering with nature by isolating and killing one species can do more harm than good. Yet on July 31, the Ontario government announced a 106-day fall hunt on double-crested cormorants starting Sept. 15, allowing hunters to take 15 birds daily with no obligation to report kills and no provincial oversight of total birds killed. The hunt is likely a result of lobbying. “Ontario sport and commercial fishermen have expressed concerns that increasing DCCO [doublecrested cormorant] numbers are having adverse effects on fish stocks and that steps should be taken to control cormorant

A fall hunt on double-crested cormorants started Sept. 15

populations,” states the province’s cormorant management review. The same review, though, finds cormorants haven’t been the main cause of dwindling fish populations. “Historical declines in the Great Lakes fish populations that led to the DCCO control program appear to have been caused by overfishing, invasion by sea

lamprey, and loss of aquatic habitat (e.g., loss of spawning grounds and contamination by pesticides and other toxic chemicals).” Along the Pacific Coast, seals and sea lions are often blamed for declining salmon populations. The U.S. recently granted permission for hundreds of sea lions to be killed. According to a spokesperson, Fisheries and

Oceans Canada is considering similar actions here. But sea lions and seals eat dozens of other fish. More than 100 marine predators eat salmon. According to David Suzuki Foundation senior scientist Scott Wallace, “There are about 140 different species in the ocean that eat salmon, and we’ve chosen to highlight seals and sea lions. There’s a long history of villainizing and scapegoating seals and sea lions, but I think it’s quite short-sighted to think that we can manipulate an ecosystem to enhance a single species.” In Alberta and B.C., governments have sanctioned and paid to kill wolves, bears and cougars in efforts to keep imperilled caribou herds alive. Research shows these culls are having “no detectable effect” on

recovering caribou. It’s true that wolves and other predators are affecting struggling caribou populations, but it’s mainly because roads and other industrial disturbances increase overall predator success by providing sightlines and travel corridors. Industrial activity is the primary cause of boreal woodland caribou decline, but wolves and other predators are taking the hit. The role of any animal within its ecological niche is far more complicated than the single predator-prey interaction that culling purportedly tries to control. Our blame game is growing tired. Humans must grow up, take responsibility and stop scapegoating other species for our mistakes.

DAVID SUZUKI David Suzuki is the host of the CBC’s The Nature of Things and author of more than 30 books on ecology (with files from Rachel Plotkin).

GREAT ESCAPES

Make a day of it at these Ontario farms When I was young, my family always cut our own Christmas tree. We would trudge through the snow until we all agreed on the perfect tree and watch my dad struggle with the “too small saw” he always brought. He would eventually drag it back to the car, cold, annoyed and covered in pine needles. We watched my dad struggle to strap the tree to the top of the car while my mum shouted unhelpful instructions from the ground. Inevitably, the tree would fly off the car the moment we reversed. Regardless of the annual holiday lampoon, we all looked forward to our family Christmas tree adventure. Since then, the cut-your-own Christmas tree experience has evolved — it is less of a trek through the tundra and more of a winter wonderland getaway. Christmas tree farms offer wagon rides, hot chocolate to warm your hands, a place to buy gifts and even unique accommodations. Although COVID-19 restrictions have forced many of these farms to adapt or even cancel some of their interactive activities, there are still a few Ontario Christmas tree farms offering guests a truly original holiday adventure. Downey’s Farm

Whether you are looking to pick your own apples, pumpkins or attempt the corn maze, this Caledon family-friendly farm is

popular all year round. When it comes to Christmas trees, Downey’s offers firs, balsams or pines from Nov. 21 onward. The farm is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in November and every day in December. In addition to trees, Downey’s also sells free-range turkeys, garlands, holiday decorations and gift baskets full of fresh jams, jellies, honey and maple syrup in its market. Downey’s also operates a winery with traditional reds and whites, fruit wines, dessert and ice wines, all available for purchase on-site. New this year, Downey’s will be offering a Santa on the farm experience for little ones which includes visiting farm animals, cookie decorating, crafts and meeting Santa himself. This will replace the indoor Santa experience that Downey’s offered for the past 18 years. Elliot Tree Farm

Elliott Tree Farm was built in 1890 in Hillsburgh, Ont. Daily from Nov. 18 to Dec. 23, the farm offers fir, spruce or pine trees from six feet up to a towering 14 feet tall. With either fresh cut or cut-your-own trees available, the farm offers curbside pickup or

Cricket Creek Farm

Located in Hockley Valley, Cricket Creek Farm looks to provide guests with a quiet and peaceful holiday experience on their Christmas tree farm. The farm primarily offers firs up to 12 feet in height but also has a few spruces for those who are particular. The farm takes great care in nurturing its land and crops, every year planting hundreds of trees and new species, all certified organic. The farm sits on a large wooded property with a number of trails for families to explore either before or after they’ve chosen their tree. Due to COVID-19, the farm is unable to offer its apple cider and hot chocolate service, but they are looking into safe alternatives. Cricket Creek prides itself on offering families a fun and relaxing day out and real, natural trees that will brighten homes over the holidays. Regardless of the farm you head to, always call ahead. With COVID-19 restrictions changing daily, farms may have to change their offerings, and you don’t want to be disappointed.

NATALIE PREDDIE Natalie Preddie is a travel and lifestyle writer, speaker and guest expert on Cityline, Your Morning and Global’s The Morning Show.

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delivery and set up. Weekday visitors will also get a 10 per cent discount. For those looking for a full day at the farm, there are many festive celebrations ready and waiting. Warm up with gourmet hot chocolate from the custom hot chocolate bar and offers Christmas cookies from Holtom’s Bakery. Sip your decadent drink next to the bonfire and have a chat with the farm horses. If you visit on a weekend, Miller’s Meats Food Truck is on site serving both breakfast and lunch. Explore Heritage Barn, a gift shop that highlights local holiday decor and treats such as farm fresh wreaths, greens and pure maple syrup and local handmade gifts. Elliott Farm also offers two rustic getaways should you want to extend your stay all weekend long. The circa 1850s settler’s cabin (wood-burning stove and all) and rustic beach house (outhouse included), offer the perfect social distancing private mini-break away from the day trippers. Both can be booked on Airbnb.

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The Christmas tree experience at Cricket Creek is fun for the whole family

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Ridgerunner author shortlisted for Writers’ Trust prize Gil Adamson on taking herself seriously as a writer and the inspiration for her second novel

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Gil Adamson, author of Writers’ Trust fiction prize shortlisted novel Ridgerunner, wrote her first poem when she was six or seven at the encouragement of her teacher, and that sparked her love of writing. In high school at Oakwood Collegiate, Adamson says she was on the swim team and did choral music in her school’s “exceptionally good” music department and ended up pursuing music at the University of Toronto. In university she worked as a summer student at Coach House Press where she met her now husband, poet Kevin Connolly. Connolly was running an independent literary magazine called What!, and when they started dating he asked Adamson whether she was a writer. “I sort of admitted I was. He said, with some trepidation, ‘Can I see some of your writing?’ And that’s a scary situation because what if I’m terrible or what if he

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Adamson’s first published work was a volume of poetry called ‘Primitive’

doesn’t like it?” she recalls. “But he did like it, thank goodness, and his pushing really changed my mind about things. The encouragement of someone you respect goes a long way.” Adamson says, before that moment, she was mostly writing for herself.

“I was very serious about it, but it was private,” she says. “Afterwards I thought, this is something I have really always wanted to do but never gave myself permission to do.” She approached the task of writing as a career by essentially just seeing if she could do it. She

wrote a lot of poetry, enough that she eventually selected a collection of them to publish in her first-ever published work, a volume of poetry called Primitive. When it came to writing her first novel, The Outlander, Adamson says she started with a poem. “What I did was take a poem out of my second collection of poetry, which is like a point form biography of a woman, and I just used that as an outline. So I really didn’t know until I got, let’s say, about halfway into the book that I really did have a novel here,” says Adamson about how the novel took on a life of its own. When it came to the sequel, Ridgerunner, she wrote the book sequentially, scene by scene. “There was always the worry that I had one novel in me, and that was it, and that would have been OK,” she says. “But there was so much enjoyment and it was so enriching for me to write a novel

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that, of course, I wanted to try again.” After Adamson did a reading from her first book in Alberta, she overheard a reader commenting on what the main characters would be like as parents. “I knew exactly what they would be like as parents, but what interested me was what the child would be like,” she says. “And that is where the idea for the second book came from.” When Adamson found out Ridgerunner was shortlisted for the Writers’ Trust fiction prize, she says she was over the moon. “It makes me feel like it was worthwhile writing the book, but it’s also good for my publisher. I know how much work goes into a book. They really care about it and they are taking a risk as well.” The Writers’ Trust prizewinner for this year’s best book of fiction will be announced on Nov. 18 at a digital event and the winner will receive $50,000.

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to me. It was only a month after we had first met, but I knew that I wanted to take her home to Bowmanville to meet my family. Being the oldest of five kids, this was a big deal. But I knew I wanted her with me so I bought a pair of plane tickets and showed up at her door with them. She was the first and last girl I ever brought home. The proposal

The new Conservative leader on marrying the first and last girl he ever brought home Erin O’Toole, the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and member of Parliament for Durham (Ontario), is settling into his new post. He, along with his wife Rebecca and two kids, are just settling into their new home in Ottawa as he settles into his new post. Here he shares the story of how he met and married Rebecca. How they met

Rebecca and I met at a Halifax Mooseheads’ game while we were both living on the East Coast. I was a navigator in the Air Force from Ontario, and she was a student, in her last year at the University of King’s College, from a small town outside of Halifax. A mutual friend had invited us both to the game — and I knew immediately that she was one Nova Scotian I needed to get to know. The first date

We went on our first date at Tom’s Little Havana, a quaint tavern in Halifax. We instantly connected and were even

dancing by the end of the night to “True” by Spandau Ballet, which was our first dance at our wedding. Not your typical first dance song! That was in November 1998 — 20 plus years and two kids ago.

The wedding

We just celebrated our 20-year anniversary this year. We were married Aug. 18, 2000, at Saint Mary’s Basilica in Halifax. Then, we honeymooned on Prince Edward Island. The kids

We have two amazing kids. Mollie is 14 years old, and Jack is nine years old. Balancing work and marriage

The courtship

It was definitely what some would describe as a whirlwind romance. I knew from the moment I saw Rebecca that she was special. We fell for each

“I knew from the moment I saw Rebecca that she was special.” other fast and hard. After three weeks, we started talking about what we wanted for our future. I am a little biased, but Rebecca is one of those warm, loving people who make every moment special. There are lots of great moments that come to mind — but our first Christmas truly stands out

Politics keeps me busy — but it’s all about making time for what’s truly important. Sunday nights are our chance to have a family dinner and hang out around the fire outside to start the week strong. Life after retirement

What I look forward to is the time we’ll have together. Our lives can be busy, but I see retirement as a chance for us to relax and enjoy our time together. We have quite a few years to figure it out, but I could see us retiring somewhere like Chester, Nova Scotia — close to Rebecca’s family, or like Kingston, Ontario — close to mine. Secret of success

It really all comes down to communication.

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It was the first day we were moving into our first apartment together. It was the beginning of our next chapter, and I knew that I wanted it to be one we would remember forever. Rebecca loves Chinese food, so we ordered takeout. We were still living in Halifax, so we ordered from the Great Wall — a great locally owned spot that’s still there today. When she cracked open the fortune cookie, her fortune read, “Rebecca, will you marry me?” Luckily, she said yes. The funny part was, the fortune I replaced said, “Answer what your heart prompts you.” Some things are just meant to be.

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The Princess of Wales Theatre is scheduled to present the first indoor theatre presentation in Toronto since the pandemic shutdown. Scheduled to open Nov. 17, Mirvish will be presenting the international premiere of the Donmar Warehouse production of Blindness, a socially distanced sound installation. The date is subject to change based on health and safety protocols. “Our friends at the Donmar Warehouse in London came up with a brilliant and powerful way to tell a timely and important story in a theatrical setting. They came up with a unique adaptation of the modern classic novel Blindness by the Nobel laureate José Saramago, itself about the effects of a pandemic on a community,” says David Mivish. “Blindness was a resounding success in August and September at the Donmar and helped to usher in the return of theatrical events.” The show runs 70 minutes with no intermission, and there will only be 50 people in

attendance per performance. According to Mirvish, the sound is designed to be “binaural, making the work sound as if it were physically happening around you, putting you in the centre of the action.” For show information go to Mirvish.com. Changing focus

Two new documentary photography exhibitions opening at the Art Gallery of Ontario give Torontonians their first chance to have a look at some of the latest acquisitions of works by African-American artists, including Dawoud Bey, John Edmonds, Wardell Milan and Ming Smith, as well as Malian photographer Malick Sidibé. It’s part of the gallery’s commitment to greater diversity and representation. The Documents, 1960s–1970s exhibition focuses attention on a “moment of great social change internationally” and features both studio portraits and street scenes. Opening on the same day in the AGO’s Robert & Cheryl McEwen Gallery, the exhibition Dawoud Bey, John Edmonds and

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Acclaimed singer-songwriter and all-around great guy Donovan Woods will be live streaming a one-hour solo acoustic concert at Roy Thomson Hall on Nov. 5. The performance, which was recorded by seven robotic cameras while Woods was alone on stage in the Toronto concert hall, is in celebration of his seventh studio album release, Without People. In an effort to support others with the release of his album, 50 per cent of net ticket sales will be given back to participating show promoters, and Woods will donate 100 per cent of his artist proceeds to ArtsCan Circle (Canada) and Southern Girls Rock Camp (US). During the show, Woods will perform a nine-song set of songs off the new album and a few fan favourites. Philadelphia-based

Of faith and folly

The Factory Theatre is kicking off its new season with a live streaming world premiere of acts of faith by award-winning Asian Canadian playwright David Yee, directed by Nina Lee Aquino, and starring Natasha Mumba. According to the Factory, this production has been written specifically to be performed in a digital environment. The story revolves around the main character, named Faith, who is mistaken for a prophet. Acts of faith is a story about the power of faith, the inescapable persistence of our online identities and the nature of truth in a digital age. Sounds timely. Acts of faith will stream live to audiences at home for six performances, Nov. 19–28. Admission is free of charge. For show information go to Factorytheatre.ca. All that jazz

The Kensington Market Jazz Festival is offering two days of

incredible live stream performances Nov. 7–8. One of those headlining the weekend of performances is jazz pianist and vocalist Champian Fulton, who is described as “one of the most gifted and pure jazz musicians of her generation.” She will be playing, alongside saxophonist Nick Hempton, Sunday evening, Nov. 8, at 9:30 p.m. Other performers include Paul Marinaro, Carol Welsman, Jane Bunnett and many more. For more information and to RSVP to the shows of your choice, go to Kensingtonjazz.com.

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The Musical Stage Company will be offering a virtual edition of its signature concert event, Uncovered: Notes From the Heart, running from Nov. 11 to Dec. 6 and featuring some of the city’s top musical theatre performers, such as Divine Brown, fresh off a run on Broadway where she performed in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, as well as Hailey Gillis, Bruce Dow and others. For ticket information, go to musicalstagecompany.com.

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COVID-19 is not taking into consideration the unorganized mom. We are the kind of people who lose our credit cards, bank cards and purses (shoes, too!), on a regular basis. And now COVID has added a couple of items to our lists that are mandatory. Let’s start with masks. Now we are not debating the importance of masks. We know masks are important. In fact, we have been wearing masks for months now. So how is it that we still go all the way to the coffee shop, just to arrive there and realize that we can’t walk in because we forgot to bring a mask! Masks are like the new hair elastic. You can buy 500,000 of them, but when you need one, you won’t be able to find one. Then there are all the new school rules. So let’s say if — off the cuff — we totally forget that our kid had a doctor’s appointment, and we get a call from the doctor, so we have to run to the school. Try and find your kid! First of all, try to get in the school to find your kid, and then try to get them out the door. I hope that my kindergartner knows how to figure out that I’m waiting somewhere for them! You know what another one is? The forms! The school form to make sure that your child does not exhibit any of the symptoms listed on the

form. We were great for the first few days. For a solid five days, we were on it. We filled out the form, it’s all online — no problem. Then I get the call from my son: “You didn’t fill it out. They’re not letting me in school.” Followed by the message from the school: “Excuse me Ms. Telfer. It looks like you haven’t filled out the COVID form; therefore, your child will not be admitted into school.” Oh my God. I have four kids, that’s four forms. It’s a bit much! We should just get stamps that say, “I’m COVID free” and stamp it on their forehead. Isn’t it sort of like an agreement that we as parents have with the school? If your kid is not feeling well, don’t send them to school. So hence there would be no form. Let’s trust each other here. And the people who are going to lie, are going to lie anyway. They’re going to sign the form with false information, and they’re going to send their kid to school. Then there is all the labelling. Everything has to be labelled, because you can’t crosscontaminate. Let’s just say Becky and Betty have the same kind of water cup. Without a label, it comes home. I can barely find a water bottle for my kid, and now I’m labelling everything? So let’s say the label goes missing. Now you don’t have a label. So you go back inside the

house, and you get the label. Now that you have the label, you forgot your mask. You go back inside, then somehow you end up forgetting both your label and your mask! Pre-COVID, not labelling all your kid’s stuff just meant you were going to lose it. Now it means you can’t get it. If a kid does not have a water bottle during the day — because you cannot use the water fountain — you are basically abusing your child, because water is pertinent to rehydrating. Even though I never had a water bottle growing up! So now let’s say my kid finished their water bottle. Can they refill it? Nooo! Here’s where it gets really tricky, let’s put 32 kids in a classroom, but no more than 10 people in a house. Some people can fly on a plane, but God forbid you have more than 10 people in a room. Let’s pack 300 into an aluminum vessel, but 10 people over for dinner? No. Basically, what we’re saying is, if you’re having a very hard time keeping up with the rules and regulations as a mom during COVID, you’re not alone! CAT & NAT Through their viral #MomTruths videos, Toronto moms Cat & Nat tackle motherhood with wit and wisdom. Find them at catandnat.ca.

The challenges of parenting virtually Three rules to help keep you connected There was the moment, during the October spike, when one of my young adult offspring looked me in the eye and said he was planning on continuing to socialize with close friends. Not a good moment. Especially given the adorable grandchild. The newspapers are full of warnings about 30-somethings getting COVID and endangering their parents and grandparents. But they don’t help us figure out how to maintain our relationships virtually. Which is pretty thin gruel compared to the real thing. I often think, at family dinners, that it’s not so much about anything we say to each other, but that our closeness is what happens in the unpredictable interstices between the small talk and dessert — that as long as we break bread together, or drive in a car together, our relationship is alive, even if nothing meaningful gets said from one visit to another. So much for virtual parenting. Do you dispute my verb, that we are still parenting long after the fledglings leave the nest? Of course we are. We parent till we die; it’s indelible in our DNA. We

can’t help the impulse to connect and to try to influence them. And now it’s about 10 times harder. Minus the soups and stews, what can I put in front of them when we’re on screen? I have come to hate Zoom, for the limitations we all know, for its — literally — twodimensional nature. For its lack of nuance. For the way it decimates social cues. Zoom parenting pushes us to be better parents than we want to be. When I’m in person with my kids, I allow myself all kinds of liberties, make missteps, open my big mouth and know that it can almost always be dialed back with an apologetic facial expression, a placating voice tone and, of course, the gold standard — a hug. Minus all those in-person warm fuzzies, we have to step up to being better parents. Much more correct. By the book. What does this mythical rule book say about how to parent young

adults virtually? The rules of engagement are simple, and yet I still find them almost impossible to follow. Whenever I fall off the wagon (which is frequently) I always regret it. Rule 1: Never tell them what to do. Does it matter that we’ve been through whatever they’re going through, and we know it ends badly if they fail to change course? Not a bit. Their developmental mandate requires them to a) refuse our advice, and indeed get sullen when we offer it, and b) learn by making their own mistakes. We can’t put the baby gate on the stairs to protect them from tumbles. Rule 2: Their friends, lovers, spouses and everyone else they like are all perfect. Anything said to the contrary will get us in relationship hot water. Even (especially?) when we know for sure we’re right. Rule 3: Every choice they make is the right one. Even when it isn’t. You get the theme here? If we value our relationship over being right, we will never never never offer instructions or advice about how they should live their lives. Unless asked, which is unlikely. What then do we do? How to fill the air time? Think back to when they were six. “How was your day?.... What did you do that was fun?... What did you do that was hard?... Who did you play with?... Was it fun?... How are they?... What are you looking forward to?... Tell me more…” You get my drift? Draw them out. Be a world-class listener. If you’re really lucky, and if the stars align, your great listening skills and obvious empathy will encourage your young adult kids to tell you more about their lives. And to come to you for help — or maybe even a little advice — when they really need it. Because a core irony of human nature is that when people — especially our parents — listen well to us, really listen, with patience and love, we tend to think they’re really smart and a good person to turn to in times of trouble. There’s only one way to make a metaphoric deposit in our young adult offspring’s emotional ATM — by listening. So Zoom away: When the going gets tough, the tough shut up and listen.

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.

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ALIGNING WITH THE TIMES, WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE A LIFE COACH

The examination of our foundational make up has been a process of force, rather than a choice due to the events of Covid-19. While many of us try to process this new way of living, many are simply having a difficult time navigating the transition. Part of the source of difficulty is often feeling a lack of control over one’s life and also focusing heavily on future events rather than choosing to remain in the present. Working with a life coach can help shift focus to the present, helping to identify some of the glass ceilings that keep us feeling stuck. Working through various exercises with a life coach can help you build a realistic road map towards that which you seek. Selecting the right coach to work with is crucial. Just like hiring a contractor to do work, it’s a good idea to have a list of questions for the introductory call. More importantly, be prepared to use your own sense of intuition to get a true gauge of the coach’s professionalism, personality and compatibility. Ask

yourself if the coach is drawing you in to deeper personal inquiry through authentic interest, or do you feel as if you are being forced into a corner? Beware of the pushy coach who doesn’t allow you to get in a word during a session. By contrast, a coach’s role is to ask questions and then provide the space you need to discover your blocks, fears and whatever else it is that may be keeping you from thriving. It’s a process that should never feel rushed. Steer clear of aggressive coaches that give you the impression that they’re far too busy for you. This approach of relaying a sense of urgency is a classic sales tactic designed to close a deal. Don’t sell yourself short by falling for this. At the same time, try not to focus on price-shopping. Remaining within your self-care budget is important, however developing greater personal vision and creating a balanced, healthy wellbeing with a coach who you feel is very compatible and supportive is arguably priceless.

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COLUVCCI V. COLUCCI – RETROACTIVE REDUCTION OF CHILD SUPPORT When a payor fails to meet their child support obligation, both the child and the support recipient suffer. Child support recipients, who are predominately (although not always) women, often have to spend considerable time and money pursuing the child support owed to them. Many recipients lack the time and resources to collect these payments in court at the time they first arise, leaving them at a financial disadvantage.

was used to calculate his support obligation in 1996. The trial judge agreed, allowing a reduction of the child support arrears to less than $42,000. Ms. Colucci appealed, and the Ontario Court of Appeal agreed with her, overturning the lower court’s decision. The Ontario Court of Appeal found that Mr. Colucci had engaged in “blameworthy conduct” and was not entitled to a reduction in arrears.

This is the issue before the court in Colucci v. Colucci. After separation, Mr. Colucci fell behind in his child support payments, ultimately accruing arrears of more than $170,000 by the time he brought a motion to reduce his obligation in 2016. Mr. Colucci waited until his children were no longer minors to apply to the court to reduce his child support obligation on the basis that his actual income had been lower than that which

Mr. Colucci has now appealed this decision, and the case will be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada on November 4, 2020. The case will be closely watched by support recipients, payors, and family lawyers across the country, as the decision will have a significant impact on future claims for retroactive support adjustments, and the historically gendered nature of this issue.

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FIVE METHODS TO HELP SUPPORT YOUR LOVED ONE BATTLING DEMENTIA Improving quality of life and cognitive health at home Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel like a daily battle. You are dealing with the loss of the person you once knew, but at the same time you still love them. Some of the best things you can learn are effective communication strategies and how to handle the difficult behaviour. These five methods to calm agitation and aggression give you a way to focus on your bond and love. Stay Calm Agitation and aggression are contagious. Often

when you are talking to somebody who is getting agitated you start to feel upset yourself. Take a deep breath and pause – you’ll be amazed at how the agitated person tends to mirror your behaviour. Feelings Not Facts Trying to reason and argue quickly becomes frustrating for everyone. Dementia can impact a person’s ability to reason and speak but feelings still remain strong. You need to respond to your loved one’s feelings instead of their words. Listen

to the expression of frustration even if the actual words don’t make sense. Always make sure to keep their dignity front of mind. Respect, empathy and a dignified response go a long way. Limit Distractions Dementia causes damage to the brain that makes it difficult to express thoughts and perform tasks. Background noises, clutter, crowds and even lights can overstimulate the brain and bring on feelings of restlessness. As much as possible choose smaller gatherings over crowds. Turn off the TV when talking to your loved one. Always aim to simplify your surroundings when you notice signs of agitation. A calm environment will often calm your loved one. Check for Discomfort Difficulty communicating means that your loved one may not be able to tell you they’re uncomfortable. Fidgeting, moving around a lot and an inability to sit in one place can be signs of discomfort. Make sure you check in on the following to ensure personal comfort: When did your loved one last eat? Could your loved one have an infection? What has your loved one had to drink in the last day? Do you know when your loved one last had a bowel movement? Also, make sure that clothing isn’t itchy, tight, rubbing somewhere or even too loose and falling down. Each one may seem minor, but they contribute to discomfort which can lead to agitation and aggression. Connect Dementia can be a frightening and stressful time for both you and your loved one. The most important thing you need to keep in mind is to stay connected. Dementia cannot steal the love from your relationship. Look for ways that you can share

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your love instead of focusing on the challenging details of the immediate situation. Be proactive in redirecting conversations and activities to happier times. Be positive and try to say yes more. Enjoy the moments you have, knowing that you can only really count on today. As the disease progresses the ability to connect with your loved through senses rather than words becomes ever more important. Familiar sounds, sights, smells, tastes and touch are comforting and calming. Remember you are not alone; resources and help for family caregivers are a phone call away. Professional trained caregivers can offer short-term respite as well as longer term help for families dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

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Going through a marital separation or divorce is fraught with so many emotions and questions. It may have taken years to get to this point and then quite abruptly, here you are, single. So many emotions have overwhelmed the situation: how are the kids coping with the news? Are your parents, friends and family supportive? Where will you live? Will you have to move or change schools? Will you have enough to live comfortably? The list goes on and on. While you are suddenly single, it doesn’t mean you have to go through the entire process alone. It is always recommended that you seek out professional advice and help to ensure that your financial situation is in your control. Your new financial independence can be a way to gain better insight into your current financial picture and understand your needs to help you establish and achieve new goals. As you work towards the bigger picture, taking some practical steps as early in the process as possible will hopefully give you peace of mind while you cope with the emotional whirlwind. To get started with understanding your current financial situation, search for professionals in your community that can discuss your personal situation and explain how they can help you.

Working with a knowledgeable investment advisor is the best way to chart your path for the future. Now that you are single, understanding your lifestyle expenses, cash flow, ownership of assets and debt obligations will give you the control and insight to succeed in this next phase of life. These small steps could go a long way to giving you financial independence, control, and a plan for your future. The right investment advisor can help by providing financial planning services for your individual needs. Certain financial advisors can offer a comprehensive Divorce Checklist and articles on financial considerations, including invisible cash flow. Be sure to seek out an investment advisor who can offer all of this and who can provide financial planning services for your needs.

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Through the good times, and, especially in the bad, an insurance agent can be a beacon of calm — a trusted person who offers the kind of valued advice that can give you both comfort and protection. Insurance is all about protecting the things that are most valuable to you – your life, your home, your cars, boat, cottage, and more. The right agent will assist you with covering these critically important things in your life. Look for someone who is well-qualified, caring and sincere, and invested in make a difference for you and your family. Here are just a few ways the right agent can help you navigate through life’s rough waters: • Are you moving? You may need home-, condo- or renter’s insurance for your new place. Lenders require evidence of insurance prior to providing a mortgage, and most landlords will require proof of liability insurance before they even give you a key. So, be prepared, you will need insurance and your agent will help you get the right coverage for liability, contents and put you at ease during an already exciting, but also stressful time. • Drive a car? More than one vehicle? You are required by law to insure it. Rest assured, your agent can help you get a competitive rate with the appropriate coverages for your needs.

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Toronto restaurants are still struggling to adjust to the economic impacts of the pandemic, prompting many to seek creative solutions for extending patio season. Paese, Fet Zun and Sofia are among the restaurants that have installed tents and heaters on their patios to entice diners with the promise of warmth and shelter from inclement weather. Creating patio tents that comply with complicated

COVID safety bylaws has been a challenge for some, however. Leasideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amsterdam Barrel House, for example, abruptly shut down its outdoor yurt after a health inspector informed the restaurant it did not meet the necessary guidelines. The restaurant then decided to reopen the yurt after Premier Ford stated in a press conference that private dining bubbles are permitted.

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Clockwise from top left: Patio tents at Fet Zun, Sofia, Amsterdam Barrel House and Paese

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Smash burgers — homespun hamburgers cooked on the griddle — are popping up all over the city. We turn to our resident Taste Test chef, Mark McEwan, to decide whose tasty offerings reign supreme.

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McEwan described the winning smash burger as an overall “great burger.” “I love the shredded lettuce here, and they’re very generous with the burger sauce. It makes for a juicy burger but doesn’t overpower the other condiments or patty,” he added. McEwan was also impressed with Extra Burger’s fresh, squishy potato bun. 1265 Dundas St. W., Single Burger: $7.50

McEwan said that the runner-up smash burger was nicely garnished with welldistributed layers of toppings so “each bite has all the flavours.” He added that Happy Burger’s patty was top-notch, standing out for its flavourful seasonings. “There is also a really great crust on the burger patty,” he concluded. 76 Lippincott St., Happy Cheeseburger: $6.95

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“This is the softest bun. All the buns are great, but this one feels homemade,” said McEwan. He also noted that he enjoyed the distinctive sauce on Rudy’s burger, which reminded him of a Big Mac–style sauce. He added that he appreciated the juicy tomatoes, which tasted extremely fresh. “Good crust on the patty,” he added. 168 Eglinton Ave E., the Rudy: $6.99

McEwan enjoyed the texture of this burger, saying it had a “nice, fresh bun.” He complimented the topping and condiment portions as “generous.” Finally, he noted that this midtown burger had the thickest patty of all the smash burger options, making it a great choice for those who enjoy the griddled style of smash burgers but prefer a thicker patty. 1450 Yonge St., Jr. Cheeseburger: $8.49

“The addition of sesame to the bun was a nice option compared to the other burgers,” said McEwan. “This patty has the most char on it from the griddle with a really crispy crust. I also love the addition of the caramelized onions, which makes this burger stand out and gives it a sweetness and richness.” 10 William Sylvester Dr., Park Burger: $7.89 N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 0

“The patty is fantastic with a great crust, and the garnishes are classic,” said McEwan of the burger from Grant van Gameren’s joint, noting he loved the raw white onion. “The pickles also have a really nice brine to them,” he said. “Great flavour and crunch and really fresh.” 293 Palmerston Ave., Plain Jane: $8.49

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The menu is led by chef Stuart Cameron, formerly of Byblos and Patria by Harriette Halepis After a much-anticipated wait, Janet Zuccarini’s Gusto 54 Restaurant Group has announced it is opening its new Middle Eastern restaurant later this year at 96 Ossington Ave. The group teamed up with well-known Toronto chef Stuart Cameron (Mira, Patria and Byblos) for this eatery, which was first announced back in 2019. Cameron will focus on traditional Middle Eastern fare along with a wood-burning bread-baking oven.

The menu at the new restaurant Azhar Kitchen & Bar includes house-made pepper pastes, hand-rolled couscous, homemade halloumi, skewered meats and fire-grilled seafood. Azhar will feature locally sourced produce and imported traditional spices for an authentic and responsible take on Old World Middle Eastern cuisine. “The wood oven at the heart of Azhar is the cornerstone of everything that will happen in the kitchen — the entire menu will

Bar Buca reportedly locked up over arrears The future of the restaurant’s Eglinton location is uncertain Bar Buca may be the latest Toronto restaurant headed for permanent closure. A notice of distress has been posted in the window of Bar Buca’s Yonge and Eglinton location, indicating that King Street Food Company, the hospitality group behind the Buca restaurants, has been locked out by the building’s landlord. Dated Oct. 1, the notice indicates that items from the restaurant will be removed and sold to pay off the rent if the arrears are not paid within the next five days. According to the notice, the total amount owed to the landlord exceeds $22,000. For the past few months, the Buca brands have been offering pickup and delivery from 2 St. Clair Ave W., which had previously been slated to become the future site of Cucina Buca, a new Buca concept whose opening

plans were derailed by the pandemic. Buca’s four locations have remained closed, with heatat-home meals, cocktail kits and grocery basics among the items available to go from the St. Clair base.The main Buca account most recently posted on Instagram on Sept. 26, but the brand has been quiet on social media over the past week. With cooling temperatures diminishing the appeal of patios, the next few months are looking bleak for Toronto’s restaurant industry as a whole. It’s unclear if this notice may signify a permanent closure of Buca’s Eglinton location and what the arrears mean for the other Buca restaurants. The King Street Food Company team did not respond to a request for comment by our deadline.

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Much-loved Entertainment District restaurant Pai will soon be heading north with its northern Thai fare, with the restaurant set to open a second location at Yonge and Eglinton this autumn. According to a press release, the new outpost of Pai will take over a twostorey, 12,000-square-foot space at 2335 Yonge St. The restaurant will have multiple “private dining coves” and a separate takeout entrance, features that seem to have been designed with pandemic-era dining in mind. The space will also include a stage for future live music performances. At Post City Magazines recent Restaurant Roundtable, Pai chef and co-owner Nuit Regular discussed how the shift to work from home at many companies has impacted sales at the restaurant’s downtown location, which is a longtime favourite of office workers on their lunch breaks. Pai’s Yonge and Eglinton spinoff offers the brand an opportunity to reach a new audience. The new Pai is also larger than the original restaurant, which will make it easier to accommodate physically-distanced diners indoors when it opens. Like the original location, the new Pai will draw design inspiration from its namesake, a town in northern Thailand known for its laid-back, hippie culture. Regular has shared in several interviews that Pai is the town where she first met Jeff Regular, her now partner in both life and business. Pai thus holds a special place in the couple’s hearts, inspiring them to make it the namesake of their Duncan Street restaurant, which first opened in 2014. The legacy will soon continue with the opening of Pai’s uptown location. The new Pai’s menu will take a cue from Pai 1.0, featuring crowd-pleasers like khao soi, pad gra prow and Thai chicken wings. The press release also promises the uptown location will introduce some new dishes, as well as an expanded wine and bar program. “Our goal with Pai Uptown is to continue to serve the favourite dishes that everyone has come to know and love at our flagship location while making it accessible to even more of Toronto,” said Nuit Regular in the press release. “The new space is fun, inviting and a place where guests will feel like they have been transported to Thailand every time they visit.” An opening date for the new location has yet to be announced, but it’s expected to open before the end of 2020. —JH

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be formed around it. Cooking with fire kindles a primal feeling in all of us and is something that we hope will come across in all of the dishes,” says Cameron. Azhar’s bar will include tea syrups, dried florals and house-made fermentations to go along with the restaurant’s traditional menu. The new restaurant will offer dinner service Tuesday to Sunday and a weekend brunch menu (pending COVID-19 guidelines for indoor dining in restaurants). Takeout will also be an option, as well as at-home dining experiences, which have become a mainstay at Toronto restaurants due to the ongoing pandemic. Gusto 54 has continued to pivot its other restaurant concepts amidst the pandemic, including launching Gusto Marketplace, an online, one-stop shop for grocery delivery, to those wary of long lines or crowded grocery stores. In the past few months, two of the hospitality group’s restaurants, Gusto 101 and Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen, were forced to temporarily close after employees at each venue tested positive for COVID-19. Both restaurants have since reopened. Gusto 101, Chubby’s and the group’s other Toronto concepts, Trattoria Nervosa and Gusto 501, continue to offer dine-in patio service as well as takeout and delivery. There’s no word on an exact date yet for Azhar, but the restaurant will soon join a slew of the city’s most popular dining experiences on the Ossington strip. “Having a restaurant on the Ossington strip has always been a dream for me, and it’s a great honour to be part of one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the city,” says Zuccarini, CEO of Gusto 54. “To be in great company alongside this incredible community of restaurants is something I’m grateful for during these challenging times.”

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Taking back takeout Could in-house delivery save restaurants from third-party apps like Uber? by Christine Hogg

Some Toronto restaurants are launching their own delivery services

alternative options for restaurants. The organization is working with Cena On-demand Technologies, Ltd. operating as Cena Eats to come up with a solution for the restaurant industry. “The goal is to ensure that restaurants cut down the high commission costs,” says Tony Elenis, president and CEO of ORHMA. “The industry has been devastated during COVID-19. They [restaurant owners] are at the edge, and they need all the support that can be offered, not only from our government, but also from providers. For many, food delivery is the only option to be sustainable.” ORHMA plans to launch its new delivery service later this year and will cap its service fee at 9.5 per cent — a far cry from the rates charged by larger industry players. It will also employ its own employees as drivers, instead of contractors, effectively solving an even bigger issue faced by thirdparty delivery services, which is the disconnect between the restaurant and the customer. In April of this year, one month after restaurants were instructed to close indoor dining, Roger Yang, founder and owner of Avelo Restaurant (Awai Hospitality) launched localEats.TO, an online delivery service that enables

customers to order from restaurants directly, without going through third-party apps. With localEats.TO, restaurants pay only the direct cost of delivery to the customer, without additional service fees that third-party apps usually charge. Like ORHMA’s model, delivery drivers are employees, who are paid fair, hourly wages and protected by insurance. “From a restaurant perspective, one of the worst things about Uber is that it cuts off the relationship with customers, and in the long term, everything is about customer relationships,” says Yang. “Uber Eats only exists because we [restaurant] told our customers to order from them, and now they’re a parasite on the industry.” LocalEats.TO is in the process of adding more restaurants to its platform, with a long-term goal of providing restaurants with an alternative delivery service that doesn’t require them to relinquish control to third-party apps. Additional local delivery services are slowly popping up across the city and are gaining traction with restaurants and customers alike, as their lower sign-up costs allow restaurants to keep overhead costs down amidst an economic landscape still struggling with the effects of COVID-19. “Current commission fees

charged are excessive,” Elenis concludes. “Restaurants are willing to pay for services rendered but at a fair price. There needs to be a control of fees, especially during this pandemic.”

THIRD-PARTY APP RESPONSE SKIPTHEDISHES New support initiatives have included a 25 per cent cut on commission rates for restaurants in the three Ontario regions affected by the modified Stage 2 restrictions. UBER EATS The brand is now waiving activation fees and reducing fees for restaurants that offer pickup or use their own couriers for orders made on the Uber Eats platform. Uber has not stated it will reduce restaurant commission fees. DOORDASH DoorDash is waiving delivery fees in Toronto, Mississauga and Ottawa until Nov. 6, but the brand has not made a statement about reducing commission fees for restaurants.

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COVID-19 cases across the Greater Toronto Area. As a result of this order, after less than two months of relief for the indoor dining model, Toronto’s restaurants, once more, were ordered to suspend their indoor dining for a period of 28 days — with the possibility of an extension, depending on the circumstances. Although Premier Ford has repeatedly urged third-party delivery services to reduce their fees, the city and province have not followed the lead of major U.S. cities like New York, Seattle and San Francisco by legislating a fixed cap on commission rates. Unable to sustain the high service fees attached to third-party delivery service apps, some restaurants in Toronto are starting to launch their own in-house delivery services. And others are partnering up with a growing number of local delivery services that are looking to put the control back in the hands of restaurant owners. The Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association (ORHMA), which currently represents more than 11,000 establishments across the province, is one organization committed to calling out the issue of staggering service fees that third-party apps can charge, as well as building

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Back in March when Ontario first began to implement restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Ford government ordered Toronto restaurant owners to shut down indoor dining rooms. No longer able to welcome patrons for dine-in service, thousands of eateries, ranging from mom-and-pop joints to fullfledged restaurant chains, had to find new ways to turn a profit. Some businesses went largely unaffected, such as pizza restaurants, which have long thrived on a delivery service model. But for restaurants that didn’t offer delivery or had not made it a focus on their offerings a serious financial problem arose. Popular third-party delivery apps, including Uber Eats, DoorDash and SkipTheDishes, made it easy for diners to still enjoy restaurant favourites from the comfort and safety of their own homes. But for many restaurants, the choice to partner with a thirdparty app brewed more stress than profit. Major delivery app companies can legally charge restaurants up to 30 per cent of the purchase price. Effective Oct. 10, the City of Toronto was mandated by the Province of Ontario to return to Stage 2 protocols once more in order to slow the rising spread of

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Massimo Capra collab introduces namesake pizza The new partnership has already rolled out at several locations in the GTA

L-R: Massimo Capra teams up with Paramount founder Mohamad Fakih

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Although there’s no end to this pandemic in sight and plenty of uncertainty ahead, there’s one thing we can always count on to be there for us: pizza. As we head into the long, cold winter and social distancing restrictions ramp up, you may want to expand your meal delivery options to include a fresh take on an old classic. That’s where Mas E Mo comes in: a new pizza concept dreamed up by Mohamad Fakih, the founder and CEO of Paramount Fine Foods, a chain of Middle Eastern restaurants in the GTA known for classics like falafel and chicken shawarma. To bring the concept to life, Fakih has partnered with Massimo Capra, a celebrity Italian chef and the restaurateur behind Capra’s Kitchen in Mississauga, Massimo’s Italian in Niagara Falls and Boccone in Toronto Pearson International Airport. The partners say they’ve had their eye on working with one another for a long time, so they’re glad to finally be coming together to serve up something fresh. Capra says Mas E Mo will be the perfect way to blend their offerings and create something completely original that will give people more takeout options while they continue to spend most of their time living and working at home. “We’ve respected each other for years and have been looking for the right opportunity to work to-

gether,” Capra says. “This concept combines our strengths and creates something entirely new for our guests to experience.” The concept draws its unusual name from Mas, an abbreviation for Massimo, and Mo to represent Mohamad Fakih. Together, the pair has combined forces to create a unique pizza menu that uses all halal-only ingredients and draws inspiration from Paramount’s existing menu. The result is a new spin on a beloved dinnertime staple and one more delicious option you can add to your quarantine meal rotation. The newly launched menu features a variety of veggie- and meat-topped pies, which are cooked in wood-burning ovens. The Arabella pizza, for example, features tomato sauce, mozzarella, the brand’s signature kofta, roasted red peppers and fresh arugula. The menu also includes tried-and-true pizza pairings like caesar salad and arancini balls. The pizza is now available at a select number of Paramount locations across the GTA, including their outposts at Yonge and Dundas and Yonge and Eglinton, as well as their Burlington restaurant. “We’re looking forward to giving a traditional favourite on dining tables across the country a delicious new taste,” says Fakih.

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Out-of-towners from COVID hot spots barred Rising COVID case counts in Toronto are driving business owners in neighbouring towns to consider new measures to keep their staff and local patrons safe. Some restaurants in areas like Cobourg, Stratford and Niagara are now placing restrictions on out-of-town visitors coming from COVID-19 “hot spots” like Toronto. The Ale House in Coburg and Romby’s Tavern and Smokehouse in St. Catharines have both banned restaurant patrons who aren’t local to the area. Some other Ontario restaurants are beginning to follow suit. At the Peterborough location of Castle John’s, which also has locations in Newcastle, Port Perry, Cobourg and Newmarket, management is also considering putting similar restrictions in place, but they don’t feel like it’s necessary quite yet. “With our locations that are open for dine in being predominantly a fair distance from Toronto and other hot spots, so far we have not encountered many customers beyond our regular customer base,” a rep from Castle John’s states in an email. “If we start noticing an uptick of this at any of our locations, we will consider restrictions.” The rep added that the restaurant has been “diligently adhering” to best health and safety practices in the meantime

and continues to update customers as plans change to keep customers informed. Meanwhile, some restaurants in Stratford have been enforcing restrictions on out-of-town diners since June and are continuing to bar diners from certain areas. Jessie Votary, the owner of Red Rabbit Restaurant in Stratford, says all Ramshackle Industries properties, including the Red Rabbit, Avec, Old Man & Son and Pollo Morta, are currently declining service to diners who live beyond a 50-kilometre radius from the restaurant. Votary notes that the restaurants make some exceptions for those who live outside this radius but in smaller towns with low rates of COVID19. She says that, since these restrictions were put in place in the summer, the restaurant group has been periodically adjusting the permitted radius based on the COVID-19 cases recorded in different areas of the province. The group had started to roll back the policy as restrictions relaxed over the summer, but when Toronto, York and Peel regions and Ottawa were moved back to modified Stage 2 protocols this fall, Votary says the restaurant group ramped their dining conditions back up in response. “Due to the decreased seating in the restaurant, with tables spaced six feet apart, we are doing

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our best to keep those seats available to our local guests who want to dine out but also want to stay somewhat removed from folks who are still choosing to travel to tourist destinations like Stratford,” Votary says. It’s a tough financial line to straddle, particularly in a town like Stratford, where tourists are a strong driving force in the local economy. In some cases, Ramshackle Industries’ restaurants have been checking IDs in order to ensure the policy is enforced. “It is a difficult balance and not exactly a popular choice with tourists, but we have to put our staff and community safety at the forefront of our decision making,” Votary says. Other restaurants in Stratford are continuing to welcome diners, regardless of where they’ve travelled from. For example, Keystone Alley co-owner Kimberly Hurley says the restaurant has implemented the required COVID safety measures, and they feel comfortable serving both locals and visitors to the city for now. “We have gone over and above what is mandated by the government in regard to COVID precautions,” states Hurley in an email. “We are not turning diners away from out of town as we have not been instructed to do so.”

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is our Rotisol rotisserie, which ensures that the duck is kept moist and evenly cooked.” METHOD 1. Air-dry the whole duck in the refrigerator for 1 week to 10 days. 2. Season the duck with salt, all over generously. 3. Place the duck on the rotisserie spit and cook on medium heat for approximately 20 minutes. 4. Baste the duck with hibiscus honey and allow this to caramelize, basting regularly. 5. Remove the breast from the carcass and allow it to rest. 6. Continue cooking the legs in the oven at 375 F until fully cooked. 7. Slice peach wedges and cook them on the grill to get a little smoke flavour. Season with salt. 8. Grill the broccoli rabe and salsify until charred and tender. 9. Slice the duck breast and serve with the grilled vegetables and peaches. 10. Serve duck legs on the side with duck jus.

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wrapping paper: plain coloured paper of any kind (craft, table or floor paper), chalk paint in any colour, paint brushes, wallpaper (optional), string and twine. Most of these items you probably already have at home, and chalk paint can be found at most hardware and craft stores in Toronto. The first step is to cut your

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DIY wrapping paper makes the gift unique and extra special

wrapping paper to the size you need. I like to make my DIY gift wrapping in big batches so that I can get a whole bunch of it ready all at once. The best way to do this is to cut off a bunch of long pieces of your solid paper before you begin painting designs all over it. The more prepared you are with cut sheets of paper, the more you can create while your hands are all covered in paint! Next, it’s time to paint the wrapping paper. This is where you really get to have fun. Painting DIY holiday wrapping paper with chalk paint is for everyone, of all skill levels, and can be done in a variety of different ways. You can use old wallpaper and colour in the lines. You can splatter, sponge, draw, stripe, stencil, circle or squiggle

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Gestures of love, kindness and compassion don’t have to cost a lot of money. They take a little time and thought — but creating something for someone or putting that extra special touch on a project or a gift can really make all the difference in the world. Even when I’m renovating full houses, it’s always the little, personal touches that we add that the homeowners love the most. Here, I am sharing a very fun and very easy-to-create DIY that will have you creating one-of-akind wrapping paper for those you love no matter the occasion. One of my favourite holiday activities is wrapping the gifts that I give each year. I believe that the gift begins at the wrapping, and when you give something that is extra special, starting with the wrapping paper, there is a different appreciation to what is inside. I like that the gifts that I give stand out from the others under the tree, and I love the creative freedom that comes from doing things in my style all the way through the

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As we gear up for the holidays, learn to make one-of-a-kind wrapping paper with chalk paint

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BEFORE YOU GO, TAKE A GANDER AT THESE FIVE HISTORIC EVENTS FROM NOVEMBERS OF YEARS PAST

The ceremonies for the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens took place on Nov. 12, 1931, prior to a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Chicago Blackhawks. The Leafs, losing 2–1 to the Blackhawks that night, would go on to win their first Stanley Cup later that season.

The Toronto Santa Claus Parade, held on the third Sunday in November, began in 1905, consisting of a single float. By the 1950s it had grown to be the largest Santa Claus Parade in North America.

On Nov. 22, 2002, the Sheppard-Yonge Subway Line opened, Toronto’s first new subway line since 1966. Groundbreaking for the $933.9 million subway line began on June 23, 1994.

Wychwood Barns was originally built as a streetcar maintenance facility in 1913. The city now leases the converted heritage building to Artscape Inc. which officially opened there on Nov. 20, 2008.

In November 1895, Sarah Anne Curzon co-founded the Women’s Canadian Historical Society in Toronto with fellow feminist and historian Mary Agnes Fitzgibbon. Curzon was elected as the society's first president.

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