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Julien Christian Lutz, a.k.a. Director X, is hoping to bring a meditation program to the city to help reduce the incidents of gun and mass violence in Toronto by Ron Johnson
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This project stems from you being shot, accidentally, a few years back. Do you still think about that moment?
Not everyone is that lucky. The bullet wasn’t meant for me. It passed through two people before it hit me. One bullet can mean a lifetime of hospital visits and doctors and therapy. One bullet can take a life. So I’m a lucky one, and I’m very aware that that’s not always the case. Your own research site Operation Prefrontal Cortex provides information on meditation and the impact it can have on the brain. Had you been meditating before your shooting and what came afterwards?
Yeah, meditation was actually something I was already doing. But I didn’t really know what it was doing for me. It wasn’t until later, when I started reading different things that talked about violence and aggression, the brain, abuse, neglect, stress and then as you bring them together. We were the first people to actually bring this information together [with Operation Prefrontal Cortex].
States. What they did in California, changing a city that had eight times the national average of gun crime down to a 40 per cent drop in one year, we need that here. What I care about is the violence in our city and it calming the f**k down. We need to look at places that have gotten results and do them. If that’s what it takes, then that’s what we should do. Because not only have they gotten results, say like in Sacramento, they've saved that city $29.2 million because of the gun crimes they have been able to prevent. Sounds like a great program, but there has to be more to it, no?
Beyond even what we are talking about with Advance Peace, we need to be getting into these communities and helping kids that are already in trouble. You have to have a conversation, a very real conversation about what’s going on. Why is the world shaping young people who feel murder is the way to settle the dispute? What’s going on? You have to really get serious about this because now there’s no peeing section in a swimming pool, and you can only hold that back for so long, right? And now, the violence has spilled out into places where we all are.
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And when did you first start connecting the dots on all this?
No, but the thing was so clear. You know, from the middle school in San Francisco to the violent prison in Mexico, you see how these places are changed with the [Advance Peace meditation] program. You know, the environments were so extreme, the before and afters are so extreme. There was no real need to go and find something to double-check it. You have a petition right now to bring Advance Peace to Toronto. Why?
I want Advance Peace [a charitable organization based in Richmond, Calif.] to come here. Advance Peace has a serious track record in the
It makes a lot of sense for what we got going on. Not every situation needs a cop. And when it comes to gun crime, we need to deal with prevention. Cops show up afterward and catch people. If it’s someone you love that has just been murdered, yeah, justice is nice, and that’s important. But you would have much rather that the shooting never happened. And that’s the program we are talking about that gets at prevention and stopping them as opposed to catching them.
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Who have you spoken to, at the government level, on this, the mayor or the premier?
The deputy mayor, I’ve spoken to him about it. He’s seen the results, and he will present it to the city council on the 29th [of June]. And then we’ll see where it all goes. But this is an approach that makes sense. It should be provincial. This should be how we tackle what we got going on in our city, in our province and across the board. This is a big deal: to begin to look at the young people and see their potential.
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You also advocate for a meditation outreach program called Advance Peace. Have you seen first-hand and spoken to some of the young people who went through the program?
There is a movement to defund the police and use those funds to invest in other programs in, for example, at-risk neighbourhoods. What are your thoughts on that?
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It was actually around the time a rapper — a lot of rappers were being killed — the rapper Smoke Dawg was killed on Queen Street [in 2018]. That was the one after which I decided to go to the mayor with our information [Operation Prefrontal Cortex]. I sat down and decided to present something to him. And then when TEDxToronto asked me to speak, I really got in there and started to bring it all together.
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Markham mayor Frank Scarpitti moved a motion at York Regional Council on June 25 that would make wearing face masks mandatory across York Region as the province tries to balance the reopening of the economy with public safety. “We cannot afford to let our guard down until a vaccine is found. As the economy continues to reopen, we should guard against any false sense of security. The pandemic is not over, and the threat of a second wave is a real possibility,” said Scarpitti in a statement. Scarpitti said his motion would make wearing masks mandatory in all indoor spaces and in crowded outdoor spaces where physical distancing is not possible. “The community expects us to do everything we can to ensure public safety and to stop community spread,” said Scarpitti. “A policy mandating masks throughout the region is both a responsible public health response and a sound economic decision. We have to take every step possible to restore public confidence in the marketplace and create consistency among businesses throughout York Region.” Scarpitti said he had previously called on the provincial government to create a similar policy across all of Ontario, but in place of such a policy, extra precautions should be taken in large urban centres across the Greater Toronto Area. He noted that Masks4Canada, a group of doctors
and members of the medical community, have signed an open letter asking federal and provincial public health officials to make masks mandatory in all indoor spaces outside the home, in crowded areas where physical distancing is challenging or impossible and on public transit. That group’s letter states that, “In addition to the current physical distancing measures and hand hygiene, masks are critical to ensure a safe reopening, prevent additional outbreaks and save lives.”
“We have to take every step possible to restore public confidence in the marketplace and create consistency.” York Regional Council has already made masks mandatory on York Region Transit, effective July 2. “I commend York Regional Council for endorsing my call to make masks mandatory on York Region Transit,” said Scarpitti. “And I believe this is another necessary safeguard in the fight to stop COVID-19. A report on mandating masks elsewhere will be presented to York Regional Council at a special council meeting on July 9.
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“Another coyote or two will be moving into that area, and that’s just the way that nature is.” legislation regarding wildlife be amended to add a section pertaining to managing conflicts between residents and wildlife in urban areas. “Coyotes are scary to a lot of people, are intimidating and have created, at least among some people in this community, a real sense of fear as they try to walk on their residential streets,” said Shefman at council while introducing his resolution. “This is very much an issue of community safety, and community safety is without any doubt the most important issue in the community at this time,
small dogs. Shefman said the provincial legislation governing Ontario wildlife reflects wildlife in the wild or rural areas, not in dense population centres, and thus needs to be revised and updated to provide components that are both protective of wildlife but also address it in an urban environment. Shefman noted a piece of the legislation that makes trapping and moving an animal difficult, as it states the animal can only be moved one kilometre from where it is captured. “That’s ridiculous,” said
Shefman. “Probably within an hour or so the animal will be back where it was anyways.” Lesley Sampson, founding executive director of Coyote Watch Canada, a not-for-profit organization that advocates for positive human-wildlife interaction through education, said that Vaughan already has some of the most progressive wildlife legislation in North America, such as a feeding wildlife bylaw and providing seasonal updates on canid (doglike species) behaviour. She said updating provincial legislation to allow easier removal would be a futile effort, as the inherent issue is the behaviour of the community, necessitating a focus on education. “The compost might be open. They throw vegetables and fruit out there, which attracts rodents. And you’ve got birds of prey, coyotes, foxes, mink, all arriving at that location to take advantage of that food source,” said Sampson. “So trapping and removing a coyote is not going to address that because, whatever is going on, another coyote or two will be moving into that area, and that’s just the way that nature is.” Shefman’s resolution calls for the member of provincial parliament for the area, Gila Martow, to be asked to lead the effort to update the legislation and bring forward a private member’s bill as soon as possible.
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On June 9, Vaughan City Council adopted a member’s resolution seeking to deal with Thornhill’s coyote population amidst a rise in human and coyote interactions. The member’s resolution was introduced by Ward 5 councillor Alan Shefman. It calls for Vaughan Animal Services to hire a temporary staff member to be assigned to intensify the city’s strategies and for the City of Vaughan to write to the Ontario minister of natural resources requesting that the current
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The streets of Toronto were silent in March when the city suddenly stood still. To break the silence and uncertainty, residents began banging pots and pans every Friday night in support of essential workers. Josh Petrie and his partner Sean Teperman were part of the six-person noise-making efforts in their Bathurst and Sheppard neighbourhood. To warm up the March weather and bring spirit to the sound of kitchen drums, Petrie decided to turn Friday nights into drag nights. “Josh ( Jessyca) decided that on Fridays he would change it up and dress in drag and perform for the five to six people,” Teperman said. Eventually, the neighbourhood heard about the performances, and people started to gather every Friday in anticipation of the next show. The couple did not want to advertise their address directly, to respect physical distancing rules, but they did post the live shows to Facebook and Instagram. “As time went on, the crowds grew and grew, and the show we performed became longer. It went from 10 minutes to a halfhour to one hour as the neighbourhood all got together to put in their input about what we should do to control the street and people and what songs they would like to be performed,” Teperman recalled.
When Petrie first began performing, retail stores were still shuttered. Putting drag outfits together took some ingenuity and planning. “Josh would design his outfits from scratch since nothing was opened to purchase material required for his shows, He would design everything, and it would take him one week to figure out and put everything together,” Teperman said. The beauty of a city in quarantine means that busy, famous personalities are home too. Petrie and Teperman took the time-lapse opportunity to reach out to drag celebrities, asking them to join in the weekly shows. “We asked special guests to perform with Josh, and they came from Niagara Falls (Hairyetta) and Toronto to perform so the neighbourhood would have some change. We even had Sofonda Cox perform a couple of weeks, and we celebrated her birthday with everyone. We gave out ice cream from an ice cream truck to everyone that attended,” Teperman said. Donations are a recent addition to the shows with proceeds going to various charities, including ACT, North York General, Black Lives Matter and SickKids Hospital. Petrie decides where the money is sent at the end of each show.
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We should move ahead with permitting alcohol in parks Torontonians have behaved remarkably in the pandemic, so this should be easy In 2017, back in a different lifetime, the City of Toronto passed a pilot project that permitted the consumption of alcoholic beverages in five Toronto parks. The pilot also included the sale of craft beer in those limited locations, which were Trinity Bellwoods, High Park, Christie Pitts, Dufferin Grove and Withrow Park. Fast-forward to the summer of physical distancing, patio lanterns and the closure of many recreational activities. It is little wonder that Trinity Bellwoods was overrun with people on one of the early nice Saturdays in May. Not only was it an opportunity for people to get some air after months of self-isolation, but it was also one of the few parks that permitted the consumption of alcohol. The summer of 2020 will be like no other, so now is the time to expand the pilot project to allow drinking in parks across the city. Public health officials all agree
With so many enjoying our green spaces, it is a good time to make the move to permitting alcohol in city parks
that it is better for people to be outside than inside, to reduce the spread of COVID. Yet, many people who live in midtown live in condos and don’t have a backyard or even a balcony big enough to permit a gathering within the physical distancing rules. Expanding the pilot across the city will give more people a chance to
be outside and socialize with friends. On my daily walks through Eglinton Park, I can anecdotally confirm that people are already enjoying an adult beverage or two, and everything continues to be very civilized. Opening up all the parks would alleviate the pressures on the five that permit the
consumption of alcohol and keep people from having to travel across town. Torontonians can be trusted to use moderation while consuming alcohol in parks. During the pandemic, there has been a remarkable civic response to physical distancing, self-isolation and other protocols to reduce the spread of COVID. Allowing a little libation in the park while enjoying a picnic or a catch up with friends is certainly a reasonable civic response. The permission also needs to be clearly granted instead of left to the discretion of bylaw officers. Toronto City Council has demonstrated that it can act with haste. Within hours, council expanded the bike lane network, extended patios and installed traffic calming on collector roads such as Duplex Avenue. Permitting alcohol consumption in municipal parks should only take minutes to decide. There are risks, of course, and
the main one being that people over consume and become rowdy and bothersome. Since parks exist within neighbourhoods, there is a legitimate concern about changing the rules. Amidst the restrictions that may be with us for some time, people have developed a new appreciation for the simple pleasures in life. For many, enjoying a beer or wine in the company of family and friends on a hot summer day is certainly one of those pleasures. Permitting alcohol in parks is not going to change consumption habits. It will just give people, who may have limited options, another place to connect.
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When an employee is struggling with a mental health issue, his or her work output is often affected. Unlike a broken bone or flu, it's often hard to recognize when somebody is dealing with a mental health issue. Now, more than ever, employers should make extra efforts to do all they can to support the well-being of their employees. Whether that's a simple phone call or a one-to-one chat, taking a few moments to support your employees can make an enormous difference in the long run. Canadian personal injury law firm, Diamond and Diamond Lawyers, is a leader when it comes to supporting the health and well-being of their team of 35 + lawyers, dozens of support staff, and hundreds of clients. Managing partner, Jeremy Diamond, recently shared some of the philosophies and tactics his firm uses to support employees' mental health: Encouraging employees to take
care of their own well-being is a vital first step when it comes to supporting their mental health and wellness. This can be via whatever means they prefer - like yoga, meditation, art therapy or journaling. People who have relaxing hobbies tend to have less stress in their lives, so consider offering group wellness activities for your team to bond. Providing clear boundaries in relation to working hours is important. Let them know you expect them to work their required hours and not take work home with them. “For any non-urgent emails I write to my team after 6 pm, I schedule them to deliver the following morning” shares Diamond. Clear boundaries will help to reduce any work-related pressure they're experiencing. Nobody likes feeling obliged to work from home, especially if they're not feeling 100 percent. Investing in Employee Assistance Programs can help your employees
massively. Some people will simply not feel able to ask for help face-toface in the workplace. Having the tools to help facilitate your employees accessing help, whether it's apps, hotlines, or counselling services, can really help when members of your team are struggling with their mental health. Promote a good company culture where honesty and openness are paramount. An open-door policy where employees feel comfortable to be honest about personal struggles is an essential step to promoting honesty and openness. Consider having a day where your entire workforce enrolls in training and certification courses that teach everybody how to identify and respond to serious mental health emergencies in the workplace. Trainings like MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) are invaluable because they teach you how to recognize the signs and symptoms of
a mental illness and what to do to ensure that person gets help safely. In many workplaces, sick days are only acceptable for physical illnesses. Let your employees know that sick days incorporate all health and wellness needs - including personal days and mental health days. Try not to pry if employees feel uncomfortable with talking about why they need a sick day. Instead, just let them know you're there for support. “At Diamond & Diamond Lawyers, if anyone needs to take a day off, we don’t ask questions. There is a fundamental value of trust” shares Diamond. Make sure senior staff are familiar with provincial accessibility legislation (e.g. AODA) as it pertains to mental health and workplace accommodations. Your employees, and new recruits when they're hired, should be aware that accommodations can be provided.
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Luxury cars stolen from the GTA recovered in Italy The final destination was likely Turkey according to officials Investigators with York Regional Police (YRP), in conjunction with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Italian National Police have recovered more than 40 vehicles stolen from the Greater Toronto Area. In April 2020, YRP was contacted by members of the CBSA after the CBSA flagged the export of a 2018 Audi Q7 as suspicious. The same vehicle was being investigated by YRP as part of an auto finance fraud investigation. Investigators discovered other vehicles were involved, many of which were destined for overseas, and were in shipping containers in Italian ports on a stopover to supposed final destinations in Libya and Turkey. YRP, along with the CBSA and Italian police, identified 40 vehicles obtained by fraud or stolen in York Region and the Toronto area, 30 of which were seized in Italian ports,
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40 vehicles were identified as stolen from York Region and Toronto
and 10 were seized by the CBSA before being exported from Canada. Police are working to have the vehicles returned to Canada so they can be returned to their owners. The vehicles seized in Italy are valued at approximately $1.5 million dollars, and the 10 vehicles seized in Canada have a value of
over $300,000 dollars. On June 10, investigators with the Toronto Police Service, Financial Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at a Toronto address and recovered further evidence and additional vehicles that are being investigated.
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charges against a 33-year-old Markham male suspect in connection with a fail to remain, collision in the city of Markham. On June 2, at approximately 7:30 p.m. police were called to the area of South Park Road and Saddlecreek Drive for a report of a collision. While responding, officers
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a statue of Pierre Elliott Trudeau was vandalized in Vaughan. Shortly after noon on June 18, York Regional Police were called to Pierre Elliott Trudeau Park, located at 60 Promenade Circ., for a report of vandalism. Officers arrived to find the face of a statue of former prime minister Pierre Trudeau had been painted black. Investigators are asking witnesses or anybody with surveillance footage to come forward.
public assistance in identifying a suspect after a harassment incident in the city of Richmond Hill. On June 6, at approximately 7 p.m., a female victim walking through Sussex Park, in the area of Centre Street and Newkirk Road, realized an unknown male suspect riding a bicycle and following her had been taking her picture. The victim feared for her safety as she believed the incident could have been connected to harassing messages and phone calls she had received in the past. Investigators would like to identify the suspect and determine the circumstances of the incident.
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Hold-Up Unit is seeking witnesses after a gas station robbery in the city of Vaughan. On June 21, police were called to a gas station located in the Bathurst Street area just north of Steeles Avenue West, for a report of a robbery. Officers arrived to find two employees who were not physically injured. An investigation revealed that shortly before midnight, a male suspect entered the gas station, approached an employee, grabbed him by the arm and demanded cash. The employee failed to comply, and the suspect grabbed the cash register, left the store and was seen fleeing the area on an electric bike.
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learned one of the vehicles, a blue Porsche convertible, was fleeing from the scene. An investigation of the incident revealed the Porsche had struck a white Hyundai Santa Fe, before going off the road onto the grass, and then the driver fled from the scene, going west on South Park Road. The driver of the Santa Fe was not injured. After an investigation, officers located the suspect vehicle at a residence in Markham. The vehicle had significant damage consistent with the collision. The driver was arrested and has been charged with dangerous operation and failure to stop.
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A 28-year-old male suspect from Thornhill has been charged with causing a disturbance after showing up in blackface at a Black Lives Matter rally in Toronto. On June 6, a male suspect showed up in blackface at Nathan Phillips Square, where protesters had assembled as part of an anti-Black racism rally following the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minn. The suspect arrived with his face, neck and hands painted black and was confronted by protesters, who yelled at him to leave and threw water on him. Police officers on the scene surrounded the suspect, spoke with him and escorted him away from the area, to the applause of the gathered protesters.
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’50s back in fashion Saturday nights aren’t cancelled, so why not stroll the streets in ’50s fashion? Find some vintage threads at Black Market on Queen West or Expo Vintage on Dundas and take your date out in retro style. Start by picking up some Cheesey Lucys or a Compressor from Burger Factory in Oakville (don’t forget the funnel cakes) and head to the 5 Drive-In to elevate your Netflix and Chill game. Take the long way home along Lakeshore and find a spot to go for a slow walk at Humber Bay Shores — great for curing the quarantine blues.
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Give the term “love birds” new meaning by spending the day birding. The Leslie Street Spit is a great place to start your birdwatching adventure — more than 300 species of birds exist at this tuckedaway spot. Spend an hour or two seeing how many birds you can find (or just enjoy the sunshine on your face). Since you already have your head in the clouds, why not follow up on your avian adventure by sharing some kimchi fries, ceviche shooters and drinks at the Rooftop at the Broadview Hotel (the new Beer Garden and Grill are also worth a stop). After dinner, round out your newfound love for birding at home with the classic comedy The Big Year.
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“Art and love are the same thing: It’s the process of seeing yourself in things that are not you.” So says Chuck Klosterman, and that’s why any date that includes a trip to a gallery or museum is often a wonderful experience. The city’s major galleries are opening up. At the Art Gallery of Ontario, non-members can purchase single tickets beginning on July 16. And a visit to this stunning Frank Gehry–designed building is always a pleasure and never too crowded. The exhibit of mesmerizing Diane Arbus photographs is the perfect antidote for the times as is a short side trip to embrace the majesty of the Group of Seven collection. Keep your head in the clouds afterwards and take a walk through the nearby University of Toronto campus. Finish the afternoon by picking up some of the city’s best Italian at Harbord village’s Piano Piano just outside the university gates.
As the gorgeous weather reminds us of the 2020 summer that could have been, there are still lots of ways to safely get at the activities that make Toronto summers so memorable. Start your morning with a romantic stroll through the modified Evergreen Brick Works Farmers Market, where you and your partner can still enjoy farm-to-table eats by shopping around for what you’re craving or by pre-ordering an Evergreen To-Go Box ($30–$95) of assorted delights. After taking in some fresh air and supporting local businesses, head home for a romantic night of cooking up your haul and sitting down to a delicious meal together. If you’re stuck for ideas, chef Nick Chen-Yin has compiled an incredible open source cookbook with recipes and tips from dozens of your favourite Toronto restaurants and chefs.
As of mid-June, wineries were given the green light to start reopening certain aspects of their in-person programming, and there are already plenty of ways to safely explore stunning vineyards and treat yourself to the fruits of their labour. Hidden Bench Winery is serving its wine by the glass on the patio, and you can book a tasting as of June 26. Thirty Bench Wine Makers, 13th Street Winery, Jackson-Triggs, Château des Charmes and Inniskillin began running wine tastings by reservation in late June, most with four-person maximums that will make for the perfect intimate experience. Be savvy with your reservation times, and you and your partner can hit a few of these neighbouring spots to make the most of your romantic getaway. Or, if you’d rather have someone do the planning for you, Grape Escape Wine Tours has extensive safety protocols in place and lots of options for bike and vehicle tours.
Broadway talent direct from your front porch Got a thing for show tunes? Or just love a good performance? The very talented folks at the Musical Stage Company have something very special worked up. Beginning July 18, the company will offer intimate performances for front yards and driveways across Toronto. Porchside Songs offers three 40-minute concert experiences performed by absolute gems of Canadian theatre including Vanessa Sears and Beau Dixon, Andrew Penner and Hailey Gillis and the Asian Riffing Trio (Colin Asuncion, Chris Tsujiuchi and Kevin Wong). Pick a date, and Musical Stage will take care of the rest. And a night like this demands delicious wine and nibbles, and that means a stop at Paris Paris, which has some unusual and fantastic bottles available for takeout or delivery along with snacks.
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One of the hardest things to take during quarantine is the lack of live music. The energy, the excitement of sharing a concert experience with your partner, and a few thousand buddies, is hard to top. But why not try? Luckily, many great artists are offering up free live-stream concerts and concert videos. So, why not turn your backyard into an outdoor theatre and let the good times roll — all you need is a digital projector for your laptop and a good Bluetooth sound system. Throw a sheet up at the back of the house and tune into Depeche Mode’s Live SpiRiTs concert the band is putting on YouTube. Or check out some local talent on Dan Mangan’s Side Door Access streaming service. A few Toronto artists sharing great streaming concerts on the regular include Ron Hawkins, Sarah Slean and Steven Page. To add some authenticity to the experience, pick up some Houseplant Indica prerolls from midtown cannabis retailer Hunny Pot for you and your loved one to enjoy.
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With the city’s best beaches now opening up on Toronto Island, it’s time to set up a dream adventure in our own sandy paradise. First, book a delightful little ride over the island via a private service such as the kinda funky Tiki Taxi and make sure to include a short tour of the lagoon and inner channels. Next, head down to the Mahjong Bar bodega and pick up a delish gourmet picnic basket along with a groovy cocktail kit. Make sure to pre-order. After the tour, head to Ward’s Island beach, easily one of the most scenic and least-crowded spots in town — clean water, great views and some secluded spots for a romantic afternoon. Follow it up with a walk along the boardwalk that stretches along the island’s south shore.
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Sporting life Nothing says budding romance like falling flat on your face while trying a new sport together. With physical distancing a must, the local softball league is pretty much off limits for the foreseeable future. Why not try a new activity together or with a (socially distanced) group of friends? Here are three perfect sports for maintaining distance and having a good time:
In-line skating is back in a massive way, with everyone from kids to seniors hitting the streets on four wheels. Sales of Rollerblades have spiked, and they’re easy enough to find online if you don’t have a pair collecting dust in your closet.
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Disc golf is the sport you’ve probably seen but never tried. Now’s the perfect time to see if throwing a disc at a target is your hidden skill. Toronto has a few disc golf courses, including Toronto Island, the Beach and E.T. Seton. You can buy a disc golf set for around $20.
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As much as you love your partner, spending the last four months two feet away from one another could make even Romeo and Juliet rethink their fevered plans about forever. Reconnect, unwind and address the stress that’s accumulating in your bodies by planning a wellness date night. Start by checking out the schedule of virtual classes at the Chi Junky Yoga Studio and drop in to the Zoom class for just $14, or peruse the big list of livestream options at Misfit Studio to find one that’s right for you. If you need to get out of the house before you can even think about peace of mind, you can follow social distancing guidelines by working up a substantial sweat in a geodesic dome on the grounds of Hotel X between June 21 and July 31.
A few videos of slackliners have been making the TikTok and Instagram rounds since quarantine began (only you probably had no idea what those people were doing!). Start by checking out some YouTube videos on how not to fall and tie your rope low enough not to do any permanent damage. There’s no better ice-breaker than attempting to walk a tightrope in the middle of a busy park! Slacklining is just goofy enough and a great exercise.
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The COVID-19 outbreak is showing the cracks in our systems The virus is disproportionately impacting those who are living in poverty RACE (FROM 580 PATIENTS) White
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World leaders have declared we’re all in the same COVID-19 boat. In response, writer Damian Barr tweeted, “We are not all in the same boat. We are all in the same storm. Some are on super-yachts. Some have just the one oar.” Data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show nearly one-third of COVID-19 patients are Black, even though they’re only 13 per cent of the U.S. population. Numbers are similar for COVID19 death rates. We often assume this type of inequality doesn’t exist in Canada. In Metro Montreal, COVID-19 cases are significantly higher per capita in Montreal North, an area with the lowest average after-tax income. Stats from Toronto Public Health indicate higher infection rates in areas with greater proportions of low-income people or newcomers. “Many have said that COVID19 is the great equalizer, in that it doesn’t discriminate,” said Toronto
health board chair Coun. Joe Cressy. “But that’s sadly not the truth. What we’re seeing is that COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting those who are living in poverty.” The outbreak is showing us the cracks in our systems. If we address them, we’ll be in a better place to respond to longer-term climate and biodiversity crises. The Canadian Urban Sustainability Practitioners have launched an “energy poverty and equity explorer tool” to explore energy poverty in Canada — defined as households that spend more than six per cent of their income on energy, more than double the national average. In Vancouver, visible minority households are twice as likely to experience energy poverty. If cities start using this tool, maybe they’ll make different decisions. For example, if the focus is solely on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, policy-makers might opt to provide incentives for
single-family home retrofits, but this will primarily benefit affluent homeowners who are planning to renovate. With equity in mind, they could instead opt to invest in or provide zero-interest financing to retrofit social housing or multifamily, low-income housing. That would reduce greenhouse gases and energy poverty while improving equity, job creation and human health. Recently a colleague asked, “How do we want to use our privilege to show up in this moment? Who do we show up for? And how?” We must act now to ensure fewer people will be left behind to shoulder an unfair share of the impacts.
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numbers, and he asked me to go to the movies. The first date
We went to the movies on our first date to watch Fright Night. I don’t know why, but we were killing ourselves laughing. Warren laughed so loud during the movie, with his unique laugh, that the whole movie theatre was
“It was my first experience with that laugh, and I was so embarrassed.” waiting for him to laugh. It was my first experience with that laugh, and I was so embarrassed.
How they met
We met through some mutual friends when we were 19 and 20 years old. They spoke about him to me and me to him then said we were all going to a party on the weekend and I would get to see him. We just hit it off from there. We exchanged phone
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Most of the time, he would drive to my house, and we would eat junk food and go to the movies. There was one trip that we took to Niagara Falls where I insisted I would lead the way. I swear it took us four hours to get there. I
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Jillian Danford has an infectious personality, so it was no surprise that, when she dabbled in making YouTube videos, she became a hit. Danford decided to show viewers what day-to-day life was like for her family, and seeing as they’re quite an entertaining and hilarious bunch, she quickly amassed 12 million views and more than 100,000 subscribers. Then Bell Media came knocking and asked the Danfords to bring their show to television. Now, Auntie Jillian has aired one season on Bell Fibe TV1, making the Danfords the first Black family to have a reality show in Canada. Here, we caught up with Jillian to find out the love story between her and Warren that started it all.
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We were leaving for our honeymoon the day after the wedding. We went on a cruise to the Caribbean, and the whole ship was full of elderly people. We managed to find some people our age and made the best of it and made some good friends. Meanwhile, we heard all our family had the best time at home because they brought back all the leftover food from the wedding and all the people who came from overseas were staying at my parents’ house. They had a great time.
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We got married in 1990. We have such a huge family, there were about 250 people there. We wanted to get married at Fantasy Farm, but it was booked, so they said they had a sister location on the Danforth. It was horrible inside. It looked like an old cave, but I thought it was romantic because it was so rustic. The food was endless and people had the time of their lives.
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Julian Taylor is an overnight success over two decades in the making. Ever since the Toronto singer-songwriter released his latest album, The Ridge, to the world on June 19 ( Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day), people have been tuning in from all corners inspired by his defly, heartfelt songwriting that seems to have come along at just the right time. “I’ve been overwhelmed and shocked by the response because I didn’t realize that people really gravitated towards them as much as they did and I’m honoured,” says Taylor of his songs, over the phone from his home in the Danforth neighbourhood, while also managing to feed his eight-yearold daughter lunch during the interview. The original plan was for Taylor to release his new album this fall, but he decided to leak one song, “The Human Race,” and as he says, “People just really really dug it.” “I found that the conversation opened up and what ended up happening was people really felt affected by the music,” he says. Taylor has been around the Toronto music scene for a long time, born into a musical family with a father who played classical
piano and a mother who loved Motown. Other early influences included Jim Croce and John Denver. As a teenager Taylor remembers his first gig at a place called the Spectrum as a member of the band SBB — yes, simulated bacon bits. But it was as a member of Canadian indie rock band Staggered Crossing that Taylor first made his mark on the musical landscape.
“I always think to myself I've done every gig in every choice imaginable, and then something comes up, and it’s like, nope.” Staggered Crossing released five studio albums during the late ’90s and early 2000s before calling it quits as Taylor embarked upon his solo career and added an additional six albums to the mix including his latest. The Ridge was inspired by a series of letters to people in
Taylor’s life, friends and family and even himself. He would head out into the woods, turn on his phone and just speak to them. “For instance, I would start off and I'd say, ‘Dear Mom and Dad,’ and then I would just talk to them. It was really therapeutic,” he says. “I mean, they weren't there. And I've never shown them the videos, but I spoke to them, and then later, I would watch the videos and transcribe exactly what I said. And from there I wrote the songs.” One particularly touching song, “Ballad of the Young Troubadour,” Taylor wrote to himself and references his decades in the business on the road from town to town. Although Taylor is a dramatic live performer, the current pandemic is curtailing most performances, but he has managed to live stream a few things from his Facebook page, and he is even doing a concert at a drive-in movie theatre as part of Ottawa Blues Fest later this summer. “I always think to myself I've done every gig in every choice imaginable, and then something comes up, and it’s like, nope,” he says. For more information on Julian Taylor, go to Juliantaylormusic.ca.
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sitting, how we’re treated, what we have. We’re vulnerable, honest and heated in our conversations. It’s hard and uncomfortable but extremely important. To be racist, or antiracist, is not a fixed place or position — it’s a dynamic verb rather than a noun. It is determined by what we are saying, doing, how we are acting, participating in the moment, moment to moment. I’m learning so much from Ibram X. Kendi.
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Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston
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The musical mind of Lou Canon Toronto musician offers up meaningful reads from five Black authors by Ron Johnson
I couldn’t find this book in print (or as immediately as I wanted to read it.) So I’m listening to it on tape, performed by Ruby Dee. I am reminded of the magic of hearing someone tell you a story, like sitting at the feet of my teacher. And this one is nothing short of beautiful, like reading a long poem. It’s about a Black woman, in her forties named Janie that shares her life story with a friend. She’s raw, strong, honest. And she tells of her search for love and her longing to live a life her way. My niece was named after this author. From the moment she was born, this book went on my list. I finally have the space to take it in. Fifteen Dogs, by André Alexis
The Fire Next Time, by James Baldwin
This is where I began — it felt like no better a place to dive in. The book starts with a letter that Baldwin wrote to his nephew on the one hundredth anniversary of the emancipation, one in which he candidly expresses his deep, deep frustrations as well as his hopes for the future. It explores the harsh realities of racism, oppression, power and privilege of that time. However, it’s disheartening that it still rings so true today. Sadly, not much has changed. I was completely taken by Baldwin’s writing. It is profound. I have read and reread, underlined to allow his words to sink in a little deeper. I continue to sit with it.
My quarantine self spends most of my time alone. I venture out on long, endless walks in new neighbourhoods. And for the first time I’ve started to notice dogs in a completely different way. I find myself talking to them, even after they’re long gone, down the street. I’ve been noticing their personalities, their likeness to their owners, the way they greet complete strangers. (I wouldn’t normally call myself a dog kind of person.) I picked this book up after several friends recommended it. It’s by a Toronto-based author. It’s about a group of dogs that are granted human consciousness and language. It’s the right kind of playful.
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“The only way to undo racism is to consistently identify and describe it — and then dismantle it.” There is no better description of this book than the one above given by the author. I’ve been participating in this work with my partner. (We decided to read this together — in the park, late at night on the porch). We’ve been examining ourselves, where we fit in — how our privilege impacts where we’re
What is there not to love about Zadie Smith? Swing Time has been sitting on my dining room table (and then off on a pile just beside) for well over a year. I haven’t actually opened it yet, but it’s next up. Now it’s back in its spot on my table, not to be forgotten. I’m told it’s a story of female friendship, family and identity, interwoven with music and dance. Um, yes please and thank you!
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Toronto musician Lou Canon is set to release her third album Audomatic Body on July 10. The bold and brilliant new work was written during a trip to California in February 2019. The intimate and imaginative work is ideal music for the times. Guest vocalists include Ariel Engle of Broken Social Scene/La Force and Hayden, as well as Tim Kingsbury and Brendan Reed of Arcade Fire. We asked Canon to tell us about five books that matter to her. And she made a point to select five works written by Black authors. “I think it is necessary that we support Black, Indigenous, POC communities: their businesses, their work, their art, their voices,” says Canon. “I am listening closely. I am challenging old, tired ideas that are so deeply entrenched in the wirings of my brain: learning and unlearning.” She says the voices she’s chosen have been and will be some of her best teachers during isolation. “These books have opened me up, encouraged me to question and participate in this urgent discussion,” she says. “Inequality is present today, was present yesterday and has been around since forever ago.”
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As ice cream parlours anticipate a make-or-break summer, many are upping their game with inventive new flavours. Chef Mark McEwan finds out what spots have the coolest creations in town, from one shop’s chocolatey concoction to a midtown haunt’s icy tart treat.
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KEY LIME PIE McEwan was a big fan of this scoop from Summer’s Ice Cream in Yorkville. The flavour tied for second, with McEwan describing it as “very refreshing” with a bit of zest. “This is icier than the others — closer to a sorbet,” he said. “I really like the bright citrus flavour. 101 Yorkville Ave,, $11.99 for a half litre
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BLACK VELVET COFFEE McEwan went gaga for this flavour, from Delight Organic Fair Trade Chocolate on Dundas, and loved seeing the traces of ground coffee in each spoonful. “This ice cream is not too sweet and has a great texture,” he said. “There is a rich coffee flavour, and you can taste the quality ingredients. Delicious!” 3040 Dundas St. W., $11.95 for a half litre
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BURNT MARSHMALLOW Meant to evoke memories of sitting around the campfire, this sweet find from Ed’s Real Scoop was another top contender. McEwan was quick to note the caramel ribbons running through it. “I can taste the burnt toffee flavour,” he said. “And the crunchy toffee pieces give it a nice texture.” 189 Roncesvalles Ave., $9.50 for a pint
McEwan loved the white chocolate and raspberry mix from the Old Firehall Confectionery in the 905. “It’s creamy, but I can taste the freshness of the berries coming through.” 170 Main St., Markham, $25.99 for 32 oz.
LAVENDER LEMONADE The burst of citrus and swirls of lavender definitely caught McEwan’s attention. “It has a good balance of flavours, which reminds me of lemon curd,” he said of the Big Chill’s sweet and “fresh” offering. 566 College St., $12.99 for a pint
UNICORN This colourful creation from Dutch Dreams didn’t wow McEwan, but he noted it would be a big hit with kids. “It’s very sweet and reminds me of a classic birthday cake frosting.” It’s even got some candy pieces mixed in. 36 Vaughan Rd., $10 for a half litre
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T.O.’S PROFESSIONALS FAMILY AND STUDENT ADVOCACY IN EDUCATION
Dr. Fran Marinic-Jaffer, Hons. B.A., M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., J.D., Barrister and Solicitor
BIO Dr. Marinic-Jaffer holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education, Adaptive Instruction, a Doctorate in Education and is a member of the Law Society of Ontario. Her practice focuses on advocacy for student accommodation and accessibility rights. She has worked in this area for over 30 years and currently provides mobile service throughout Ontario to meet student advocacy needs.
All families have the right to ensure that their children are provided with individual supports that help them to access the same curriculum as their peers. All students have the right to ensure access to programs and services that help them meet their individual disability related needs. Family and student advocacy are essential elements in assuring that students with disabilities are provided with appropriate accommodations to meet their individual needs in the context of inclusive education. Parent and student voices are often muted in the context of professional discourse to the detriment of family involvement and to the detriment of meeting student needs. What is an IPRC? The IPRC process (Identification, Placement and Review Committee) provides for the identification of disability and the subsequent placement of students into appropriate class settings, with the regular class as the preferred instructional context. This depends on parental wishes and committee agreement that such placement best meets a particular student’s needs. This often gives rise to conflict as parental choice and administrative advisement can hold opposing views as to which placement is in the best interest of the student. This process can be
particularly overwhelming for parents and students. The voice of independent advocacy effectively ensures parent and student voices are heard within this process What is an Individual Education Plan? Subsequent to this procedure, the formation of an Individual Education Plan sets out to determine a student’s learner profile, as well as required programs and services to delivery instruction. It presents an opportunity for parental input, and is a process that is aided by the presence of advocacy, particularly where there is divergence between parental view of required supports and programs and a diverse view held by the administration. While changes in accommodation needs, programming and service-related needs continue to transform over the course of a student’s academic life, advocacy for families and students is a consistent service that aims at accountability and meeting individual student needs on a daily basis in the educational environment.
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THE IMPACT OF COVID ON FAMILY LAW
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Meysa Maleki
BIO Meysa Maleki is a family law lawyer and accredited family law mediator with extensive experience in all aspects of separation and high conflict divorce, including complex financial matters and custody litigation. Her first book, The Conflict Resolution Grail: Awareness, Compassion and a Negotiator's Toolbox is now available on Amazon.
The worldwide impact of the coronavirus pandemic is well-known. These unprecedented and challenging times have taken a significant toll on people worldwide. As our lives are reshaped by COVID-19 and as we struggle to adjust to the new normal, many families are facing increased levels of conflict fuelled by unimaginable stressors. In this context, whether one is contemplating a marriage contract or a cohabitation agreement, the impact of COVID is unsurprisingly top of mind. Should Parties Sign a Prenuptial or Cohabitation Agreement during COVID lockdown? Marriage contracts (popularly referred to as “prenups”) or cohabitation agreements usually provide parties with a sense of control and peace of mind as to what will happen upon relationship breakdown especially where one party wishes to protect significant family wealth. Best practices include the parties exchanging financial disclosure, understanding the nature or consequences of the agreement and entering the agreement voluntarily — free from duress, coercion, intimidation and undue influence. However, given that one party can seek to set aside the agreement, both the content of the agreement and the context of the negotiations are relevant considerations for the court.
For those considering signing a marriage contract or cohabitation agreement during the COVID lockdown, in particular for a couple who already reside together, a better course of action would be to enter into a standstill agreement during these unprecedented and uncertain times. Many are struggling with adapting to the current circumstances and are experiencing significant upheavals and stressors in their life. In addition to financial pressures, social isolation, increased mental health issues and even the experience of increased abuse, the voluntariness and the context of negotiations could attract increased scrutiny down the line. On the other hand, with a standstill agreement, the parties can continue their negotiations afterward in good faith when there is more of a return to “normalcy” without having the pressure of reaching an agreement in this context. However, where parties are adamant to enter into agreements, best practices should always be followed.
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RESTAURANT NEWS
Clockwise from left: KOST’s rooftop, Juanita Dickson and the patio at Kasa Moto
How Toronto restaurants are re-envisioning their patios
“We have a COVID-19 playbook that we’re going to be sharing with all staff — just to go through exactly what the new rules and steps of service will be to keep people safe. People are very used to treating our dining rooms like their living rooms, which is what we love. But we need to train our guests on how to properly go about booking reservations, versus walking in, and on abiding by some of the rules and regulations to keep us safe and have it be an enjoyable experience.”
Industry veterans share their plan for reopening Now that Toronto restaurants have been given the green light to reopen their patios, many are either getting ready or have already begun to welcome dine-in guests. These Toronto restaurant operators share how they’re preparing for patio dining. Juanita Dickson, president & CFO of Gusto 54 Restaurant Group (Gusto 101 and Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen)
“We are fortunate that most of our restaurants benefit from some level of outdoor space or patio. We have worked with the city to apply for permitting to extend our patios
beyond the current limits to allow for more seating with adequate physical distancing. We are also preparing our teams and restaurants to take additional safety measures — digital menus pulled up via QR [Quick Response] codes on each table, shields or masks for our teams, additional safety signage and barriers at the host stand to protect our team.” Charles Khabouth, CEO of INK Entertainment (Sofia Restaurant and KOST)
“The supply chain has been weakened significantly as some suppliers have had to shut
John Sinopoli, partner & executive chef with Ascari Hospitality Group (Ascari Enoteca, Hi-Lo Bar and Gare de l’Est)
“We have two existing patios, and we are hoping to add two more to our other properties through the CafeTO program. The largest challenge is likely going to be our teams getting their sea legs underneath them while adjusting to the many new and necessary protocols for executing service. Managing guests’ expectations in both quality and speed of service while adhering to the guidelines could be a challenge, but I’m sure as our team gets a few days under their belt, all will be well.” — Jessica Huras
Canada’s first automated eatery opens in T.O. The new project by Paramount Fine Foods comes to King West Canada’s first fully automated restaurant, dubbed Box’d, has officially opened at 4 King St. W. in Toronto by Paramount Fine Foods. “We are excited to bring the Box’d experience to Toronto,” says Mohamad Fakih of Box’d by Paramount Fine Foods. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many Torontonians chose to cook their meals at home, but as the restrictions ease and more businesses open, people are looking forward to eating out. We understand that people may still be a little wary of public places, so we have created a dining option that is fast, efficient and safe.” At Box’d, patrons order in advance with a mobile app or at a digital kiosk at the location. Patrons are made aware of when their food is ready via a digital status board and are then led to their pickup location. Digital cubbies
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and shelves identify orders and create a streamlined experience. For the Box’d menu, Paramount consulted with well-known Toronto chef Tomer Markovitz to develop both lunch and dinner selections, including vegan and vegetarian options. Menu items come with sustainable packaging, and there are also express menu options that are even quicker. Each menu item includes a protein choice such as chicken, kafta, steak or portobello mushroom. There is also an entire section of hummus options, salad, wraps and more. “With one chef per meal, all meals are sealed and delivered to sanitized, individual cubbies, which simplifies the process and keeps cleanliness and safety top of mind,” says Markovitz.
Another much-missed Toronto restaurant, Dreyfus, has reopened for takeout, as the hospitality industry continues to adapt to the new normal amid the pandemic. The homey French bistro helmed by an alumnus of Montreal’s famed Joe Beef restaurant had been widely praised since opening in the spring of 2019. The restaurant initially opted not to pivot to takeout in response to Ontario’s extended dining room closures, leaving it temporarily shut down since mid-March of this year. On the heels of the one-year anniversary of its original opening, however, Dreyfus returned with a new takeout program. According to a recent post on the restaurant’s Instagram, the debut takeout menu was inspired by the owners’ past trips to Israel, as well as Ontario’s summer produce. The menu focuses on shareable dishes and sides, featuring items like Parallel Brothers tahini with tomatoes and garlic; asparagus with pea tendrils and apple cider vinegar; and black lentils with caramelized onions and roasted marinated beets. For now, orders can be placed via email, but the Instagram post indicates that Dreyfus will eventually be offering a more “sophisticated” takeout system. At the moment, Dreyfus’s takeout menu is only available for pickup on Saturday afternoons. The City of Toronto recently released reopening guidelines for restaurants, advising that eateries could begin preparing to start operating dine-in services again. Among the guidelines are restrictions that require restaurants to use “no more than 50 per cent of the rated capacity available for use” and to maintain a minimum of two metres between each edge of every table. Dreyfus’s takeout launch comes at a time when many restaurants are preparing for pickup and delivery to provide the bulk of their revenue for the near future. With dining rooms set to operate at a reduced capacity going forward, numerous other delivery holdouts, such as Dasha and Giulietta, have also recently kicked off to-go programs; and another notable restaurateur, Grant van Gameren, has revamped the concepts behind most of his Toronto restaurants to make the menus more takeout-friendly. — JH
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down and some are struggling to procure certain products. For us, this means menu changes were necessary in terms of ingredients and costs, as sourcing has become difficult and more expensive. Our top priority is safety and well-being. We are closely following the recommended guidelines from the government and local health officials. Some of the new measures we have include training all staff on wearing personal protective equipment, physically distanced tables, frequent cleaning, disposable dishware and cutlery, touchless menus, separate entrances and exits and strategically placed staff to mitigate lines and crowding.”
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Clockwise from top left: Lobster ravioli, chef John Horne and a recent tasting menu
Two top restaurants team up for a takeout collab Auberge du Pommier and Canoe’s new tasting menu changes weekly by Jessica Huras Oliver & Bonacini’s landmark North Toronto restaurant Auberge du Pommier is teaming up with its sister location Canoe on a collaborative menu series in Toronto. Dubbed “Auberge avec Canoe,” the mash-up between the two fine dining restaurants sees Canoe’s chef Ron McKinlay and Auberge’s chef Tim Schulte working together to create weekly takeout tasting menus. The result is a blend of Auberge du
Pommier’s French culinary approach with Canoe’s seasonal, Canadian ingredients. “The two foods marry very well together,” says John Horne, O&B district executive chef. Dishes on the collab’s first menu, which debuted on June 13, included McKinlay’s bison tartare with charred sourdough and Schulte’s lobster ravioli. In future weeks, the collab will run on both Friday and Saturday nights. Pre-or-
ders will be picked up between 5 and 8 p.m. from Auberge du Pommier, and diners can expect a new lineup of dishes every weekend. Dishes are available for pickup as a set, multi-course menu, and Auberge avec Canoe has also launched à la carte dishes, which will be available for delivery via Uber Eats. Horne says his team worked to source biodegradable containers, so they could minimize the waste created by offering takeout. “It can all go in your organic bin and will disintegrate in 90 days,” he says. The containers are also oven-safe, allowing diners working their way through the tasting menu to keep each course warm until they’re ready to eat it. The Auberge avec Canoe takeout menu is a trial run of the collaboration between the two restaurants, which will continue as dining rooms gradually reopen. The road to reopening Canoe, which is set on the 54th Floor of the TD Bank Tower on Wellington Street West, looks particularly challenging, according to Horne. “Canoe is a difficult one with the elevators and no real street access to do takeout,” he says, adding the restaurant doesn’t have a patio, which means they don’t have the option to provide outdoor dining service. Auberge du Pommier’s large garden terrace, however, will be able to begin operating again soon now that Toronto restaurants have moved into Stage 2 of reopening. “We’re going to continue the collaboration until we get more clarity on Canoe,” says Horne. “Why wouldn’t we put two iconic restaurants together at one location and get these guys back to work,” he adds. “That’s the number one thing: getting as many people back to work as we can.”
Local farmers markets ready to return Some seasonal markets are up and running with others set to open this month
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A user’s guide to Toronto’s outdoor dining rules Toronto moved into Stage 2 of reopening on June 24, allowing restaurants and bars to begin serving dine-in customers on patios. As restaurants adapt their service and design to comply with the safety guidelines laid out by Toronto Public Health, however, patio season won’t look like the summers we remember from years past. Over the last few months, we’ve been flooded with an often overwhelming array of new rules and guidelines related to the pandemic. As the city begins to reopen, it can be tough to know exactly what to expect and how we should behave as we return to our favourite restaurants. So, we’re answering a few key questions and outlining some simple best practices to keep in mind to help you safely make the most of patio season. Will my server be wearing a mask?
Wearing masks is a guideline that’s recommended but not required. Regardless, most restaurants are asking staff to wear face masks or shields to ensure both staff and diners feel comfortable and safe. Why do I have to fill out a form?
Restaurants are required to take logs with your name and contact information, so the public health unit can notify everyone if an outbreak occurs. Although some of us might feel less than enthused about sharing our contact details, it’s a requirement that restaurants have to enforce. Charles Khabouth, CEO of Ink Entertainment (Sofia, Cabana Waterfront Patio), says his teams have already had to turn away customers who refused to provide their contact details. “It's more than a requirement; it's what's right,” says Khabouth. “I think it's only right to be able to maintain everybody's safety.” Indoor dining is not permitted as part of Stage 2, so, if it rains unexpectedly, be prepared to dine in the drizzle under an umbrella or pack up your meal to go. Many restaurants are still figuring out the best solution for rainy days. At Love Chix, for example, owner Paul Marshall, says he’s adding extra umbrellas in the hopes of sheltering guests from light rains. “[We’re] just praying that Mother Nature helps us out a bit here,” says Marshall. “We'll have to be on our weather apps all the time.”
The bottom line? Come in a small group (of no more than six), stay at your table as much as possible (at least two metres from others), follow instructions provided by staff and, hey, maybe even have some fun, too. — JH 31 | POST |
on Market Street, between the Esplanade and Wilton Street, to allow for physical distancing. Similarly, Leslieville Farmers’ Market posted on Instagram that it had hoped to open on June 21, but they were not granted a permit in time. They then moved their opening to June 28. For now, many markets are aiming for July opening dates, so they can receive their permits and implement the new protocols outlined by Toronto Public Health. Trinity Bellwoods Farmers’ Market, Withrow Park Farmers’ Market, North York Farmers’ Market and Sorauren Farmers’ Market are among the markets that have announced the hope to begin operating in July. In the meantime, other markets, like Dufferin Grove Farmers’ Market, continue to offer online ordering. — JH
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From evenings spent at concerts to beloved outdoor festivals, the pandemic has put a damper on many of our summer rituals. Fortunately, there’s one warm-weather tradition that has been given the chance to restart before the season comes to a close. The City of Toronto has announced that it’s currently working to reopen 22 local farmers markets. Along with the announcement, Toronto Public Health released guidelines to help market organizers, staff and vendors safely reopen. Markets will need to rearrange their layouts to accommodate physical distancing and provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer stations for customers, among numerous other requirements to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Evergreen Brickworks Farmers’ Market has reopened, and St. Lawrence Market opened its outdoor market in a new location
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Liverpool supporters say goodbye to Yonge and St. Clair sports bar by Jessica Huras Midtown sports bar Scallywags has announced itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s closing its doors for good. Open since 1997, the Yonge and St. Clair mainstay was a popular place for Torontoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official Liverpool F.C. Supporters Club to watch soccer games. Owner Jeff May shared the news via Scallywagsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page in late June, writing, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would like to thank all of our many loyal patrons and staff for their friendship and support throughout the years. We will always be grateful.â&#x20AC;?
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soccer and rugby fans, along with every neighbourhood regular, will be heartbroken.â&#x20AC;? The post has received over 200 comments from saddened customers, as well as former Scallywags staff who shared fond memories of their time working at the much-loved local. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so happy that I got to share this absolute treasure of an establishment with friends and family!â&#x20AC;? wrote one commenter. Toronto city councillor Josh Matlow posted the news on
Twitter, where more commenters shared happy memories of Scallywags and expressed how much the bar will be missed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scallywags, a Yonge & St. Clair institution for sports, meetings and celebrations (with one of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best patios) has announced theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve closed permanently,â&#x20AC;? Matlow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soccer and rugby fans, along with every neighbourhood regular, will be heartbroken. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine Scallywags gone.â&#x20AC;? The official Liverpool F.C. Supporters Club also paid tribute to the local pub on Twitter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Liverpool fans from all over the world have met here for hundreds of games, and we thank [Scallywags] for allowing us to call it home for years,â&#x20AC;? the post reads. Scallywags is the latest in a string of long-running establishments that have closed since the pandemic began, including Trattoria Giancarlo, Southern Accent and Vesuvio Pizzeria. The closure comes on the heels of the announcement by Premier Doug Ford to allow Toronto to move to Stage 2, which in turn allows restaurants to reopen their patios to sit-down diners across the city. Scallywagsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s massive rooftop patio was a neighbourhood favourite and many local residents and frequent visitors noted their disappointment that it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a chance to see another summer.
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Gourmet meal kits that double as cooking lessons in Toronto Top chefs offer master classes with their takeout by Caroline Aksich
How do I make takeout something that isn’t just food in a box? This was the question Brothers co-owner Chris White mulled over for months. The Yorkville restaurant’s recently launched five-course Saturday night meals ($65) is an event, not something to be wolfed down while binging Netflix. Every week, the courses change, but expect a mix of things that are tasty at room temperature with no prep (like a béchamel-blessed tomato galette), alongside participatory dishes that require some searing, plating and chopping. Each order comes with a romantic soundtrack as well as a wee handwritten
Skippa’s bento boxes
Chef Ian Robinson’s bijou bento boxes contain a trove of pescatarian delights. Some, like the fatty tuna and the gorgeous gleaming salmon roe, come raw. Others, like the charcoal-grilled golden eye seabream, come cooked. These boxes, with their clay pot rice and pickled veggies, require no work. The maitake mushrooms, however, take about 20 minutes to prepare. An order ($25) comes with raw maitakes, a turnip (complete with steam and leaves), caramelized miso glaze and a lemony olive oil dressing. The searing, baking, basting technique is labour intensive, but the results are worth it. Plus they give you enough miso glaze for leftovers. We made a second batch of mushrooms (using shiitakes and the Skippa technique) and used the rest to marinate salmon. Giulietta’s grilled octopus
Down on College Street, chef Rob Rossi is offering a mix of haute Italian takeout (king crab spaghetti, gulf prawns swimming
in fra diavolo, heirloom tomato salad with burrata) alongside cook-at-home meal kits and grocery staples such as excellent Abruzzian olive oil. The carb averse may not be wooed by the pizza and pasta kits (although the house-extruded pastas are fantastic), but the excellent grillready proteins are sure to entice. Octopus is one of the most challenging seafoods to prepare properly, but Rossi has made these precooked cephalopods idiot-proof. Just throw bay-andlemon redolent octopus ($22) on the grill to warm up the flesh and crisp the skin, and voila, dinner is served in a matter of minutes. Antler’s medley of meats
This tiny Dundas West restaurant is known for chef-owner Michael Hunter’s hearty plates that focus on Ontario game meats like wild boar, venison and duck. Antler’s meal kits feature vacuum packed and marinated meats alongside prepared dishes like a buttermilkfried rabbit sandwich. Those lacking kitchen confidence should opt for the ricotta cavatelli meat kit, which comes with a venison boar ragu sauce. Simply boil, heat, plate and serve. For true grill masters, the Antler Game Box ($125) beckons. The kit comes with two dry-aged bison rib-eyes and two wild boar chops, two whole ducks and a Cornish game hen.
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Toronto’s Trusted Plumbers Since 1979
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10 APPLIANCE REPAIRS Professional repairs of all brands of refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, dryers, washers, heating & air conditioning. Warranty. Credit cards accepted. Seniors’ discount. Call Fred 416-266-6122.
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