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$290 The cost, in millions, for the city to host a whopping five soccer games as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

6.6 The review rating in Pitchfork for Drake’s newly released album Honestly, Nevermind.

What’s your most prized possession?

I think family.

Did you try making a sand sculpture?

What talent would you most like to have?

Absolutely not.

Maybe if I could play basketball better, because my son always says, “Dad, you’re a rapper, not a Raptor.”

What was your first job in Toronto?

What’s the strangest thing that happened?

My first job went to Burger King: $2.65 an hour. Scarborough.

Probably the tide coming in. Like you're standing on the beach and, you know, within a few hours you’re swimming.

What was the best meal you’ve eaten in the city?

Definitely not a sandcastle.

Probably my mom and my dad’s home cooking. Curry chicken, roti. They're a team. You know, the dynamic duo, when it comes to cooking. And when it comes time to make an apple pie, Dad does the apples, Mom does the pastry. Oh my goodness.

If you could live in any Toronto neighbourhood, where would it be?

What did you find challenging about your job as host?

Timing, you have to respect your producers, to respect your writers.

And you have to deliver your lines not only in the race against the tide and before the sand sculptors finish their work. You have to deliver your lines before you drown.

What’s hanging above your couch?

I got a nice painting from Jamaica.

What’s the last thing you made with your hands?

Scarborough.

How do you get out of a creative rut?

Take a break. It’ll come back to ya. And I’m drinking chaga tea these days. It’s very good for your cognitive skills and your cognitive health. I highly recommend it.

Did you learn any new skills?

Another thing that was challenging, too, was telling the sculptors who lost to pack up their stuff and get off the beach. Right?

That's hard to do. I could never do anything like that. I want to say, let's go down and grab fish

Is there one thing you have multiple versions of?

Maybe versions of my sweatsuits.

You know, I got the red joint, the black joint, the burgundy joint, all kinds of different versions.

What’s the worst piece of career advice you’ve received?

You know, you can't just work on music. You got to work on the business too. When I say that, I think everything, heavy things

that I've learned, you know, come into fruition. Just continue trying to grow as opposed to just do one specific thing.

What living person do you most admire?

Probably my son. He’s a good dude.

1955 The last time a Maple Leafs player won the Hart Trophy — Ted Kennedy 67 years ago — other than new league MVP Auston Matthews.

Does he have an interest in music?

Music? Nah. He has an interest in video games like any other 13year-old.

What’s your idea of perfect happiness?

Some fish and chips and a beer, man. You know what I’m saying?

28 The number of monkeypox cases confirmed in the city of Toronto as of late June.

What is your desert island album?

Maybe my Marvin Gaye, What’s Going On, or maybe Public Enemy, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back.

And what’s next for Maestro Fresh Wes?

Well, I'm very excited to be on Race Against the Tide, so hopefully season three.

22 The jersey number of Toronto’s Andrew Wiggins who won the NBA Championship last month with the Golden State Warriors.

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didn’t take an austerity approach when she decided to rework the entire city to put people first with new public spaces, a massive cycling network covering the entire city and much more. She had a vision and she took bold steps.

Toronto needs to get back on track, and scrimping and saving isn’t the way to do it. We need vision and we need someone to push that agenda.

Toronto has an official plan that guides the development and planning of the city. The principles of the document are pretty straightforward, and one of the main ones is beauty. But looking around the city, it seems we are in the process of replacing beauty with frugality.

Here, in our current Toronto, our idea of beautiful parklet and streetside café spaces seems to be giant slabs of concrete and a dozen bright orange pylons strung haphazardly along them.

Frankly, it’s embarrassing. And that’s just the beginning. We will never get a city to be admired by nickel-and-diming it all away.

Where is our vision? Who is stepping up to the challenge of pushing the agenda to create a city for its people that is livable, affordable and, yes, beautiful?

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I remember years ago, a different time in the city, politically, when there were a number of projects of note that made people feel like, ya maybe Toronto is one of those special places.

OCAD revealed its breathtaking new building, Frank Gehry redesigned the AGO and Daniel Libeskind reworked the ROM. A massive transit expansion was underway, and a map was drawn up for a vision called Transit City that was beautiful in a different way.

These moves put the city of Toronto on the global map.

What better way to promote the city than to invest in its public spaces and beauty. It’s no surprise that businesses started to look northward to Toronto.

People wanted to be here.

Tech companies and the like don’t relocate to Toronto because politicians take the occasional flight to Los Angeles. It’s because there is an energy at a location, and people, the workers, have an interest in being there because there is diversity, there is culture, there is a thriving food scene, and there is beauty.

We in Toronto, as they say, may have started to lose the plot, and it would be no surprise if the city starts to lose out to other more progressive locales that are investing in quality of life, versus, well, saving a few bucks and taking an austerity approach.

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Three amazing Toronto athletes are getting streets named after them, along with a larger group of notables. Leading the way is beloved former Toronto Raptors player Kyle Lowry, who led the team to its first NBA Championship in 2019, along with longtime Maple Leafs goaltender Mike Palmateer and Olympic skier Steve Podborski. Kyle Lowry Road and others will be part of a new neighbour-

hood springing up alongside the Crosstown LRT transit line set to begin operation this year. Other Torontonians to get streets named in their honour as part of this development are Joe D’Angelo, Marjorie Hiley, author Paul Quarrington and architect Raymond Moriyama. However, we still find it hard to believe this particular street isn’t named Kyle Lowry Court.

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Very early into the pandemic, we learned that we were not actually all in it together. Some people were able to quickly adjust to a work-from-home world, while others either lost their job or continued to go to work each day and risked becoming sick.

Although the world is returning to its pre-pandemic state, the recovery is equally uneven, and the results are evident in transit ridership.

Although transit ridership is slowly rising each month as restrictions ease, confidence grows and people return to work, it is nowhere near its prepandemic levels and will not likely get there anytime soon.

This past April, ridership on GO Transit had increased to 30 per cent of its pre-pandemic levels, and although the transit agency was preparing for a boost in ridership as people were being called back to the office, it wasn’t expecting the pre-pandemic rush.

At the TTC, during the same time, the agency reported that overall ridership levels were about 51 per cent, but the ridership increase is uneven. Ridership numbers continue to increase but have only reached near prepandemic levels on routes that service workers who are required to go to work every day.

Toronto’s downtown core has the highest percentage of workers whose job enables them to work from home. According to a recent report by the Board of Trade, 67 per cent of employees in the

downtown core can work remotely. The large banks, consulting offices and large employers have realized that mandating employees back to work five days a week will only lead to more turnover.

Last year, GO Transit conducted a study and found that riders were more likely to use transit for pleasure trips or to attend an event. Now that capacity restrictions have been lifted on sporting events, a soldout Blue Jays game drives ridership as much as returning to the office.

The price of gas also plays a role in switching to transit but not that much, since, by and large, the people that can choose to take transit over driving can also choose to work from home instead of going into the office.

It will take more than the price of gas to drive ridership.

In the meantime, the province will need to seriously consider how to stabilize and support the TTC because the City of Toronto doesn’t have sufficient resources, and it looks like the flexible work week, for those who can, is here to stay.

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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Private security in parks is wrong Here is what I would do for the homeless as mayor

“Simple physical presence can be very powerful for those exercising that privilege.” homelessness and poverty in Toronto. I would ask interested members of city council to join me as well as members of the public. It would grow in number as people realized it was an action they could take to both acknowledge the seriousness of the problem and seek redress.

Simple physical presence can be very powerful both for those exercising that privilege and for those decision makers being addressed.

The demands would be that welfare rates would be increased from less than $800 a month for a single person to at least $2,000 a month; that property owners

would be given interest-free loans of up to $10,000 to create a new apartment; that funds would be provided for enough support workers to assist the homeless.

Why $2,000 a month? So the person can rent an apartment and have enough money to buy food and clothing and the other necessities of life.

The cost of such a program for the 7,900 individuals (including children) in city shelters on June 8 of this year and another 500 sleeping rough and in tents would be $17 million a month.

That might seem like a lot of money, but a single shelter bed costs $3,700 a month, so at the end of the day there’s a substantial saving of public money. Most of this money is from the province: it is the province that needs to substantially change how money is spent to actually address the needs of the homeless while assisting the public purse. The city can’t solve this problem on its own.

It’s a simple plan that the mayor and council could show leadership on to ensure that no one else in the city has to be dressed in rags.

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If I were mayor, I would use the same strategy employed by the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo in Argentina who sought the fate of their “disappeared” children: gather at the door of the decision makers at regular times. Presence, even silent presence, demands response and action.

As mayor, I would announce that every Tuesday at noon I would be attending on the steps of the legislature for two hours to demand action to deal with

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My neighbour Lawrence and I were discussing the state of the city.

“This morning,” he said, ”I saw a woman walking across the intersection in rags. There’s no other way of putting it. She was in rags.”

I had not seen her, but like everyone else in this city I have seen too many similar kinds of scenes on our streets, of people utterly despondent and distressed.

Mayor John Tory’s response is a familiar one. Last year, at a cost of $2 million, he called in the police to clear a few parks of the homeless camping out. More recently, he assisted staff in awarding contracts worth $1 million for private security to do the same, carefully splitting the cost so it would not have to be approved by City Council and be publicly reported. It’s an age-old strategy to put a worrisome problem out of sight.

It is clear that city council does not have the financial resources to tackle the problem of the poor and homeless in our city.

The provincial government certainly has the means to address the issue of the poor and the homeless, but Premier Doug Ford apparently has no interest in doing so. The matter was hardly mentioned in the recent provincial election.

Mayor Tory knows that asking the premier for support on this issue will be ineffective: it has not worked in the last four years.

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A York Region mall was a chaotic scene last month as a bomb was set off in the food court area on June 22.

As a result of the incident, York Regional Police (YRP) charged a 19-year old man after a homemade explosive was set off at the Upper Canada Mall in the town of Newmarket.

There were a variety of reports on social media as the incident occurred, including an “active shooter” as well as “fireworks,” as patrons fled the mall and stores locked their doors.

Police report that “on Wednesday, June 22, at approximately 6:45 p.m., York Regional Police responded to the food court at a mall in the area of Yonge Street and Davis Drive.

When officers arrived, they located a homemade incendiary device, which had detonated.”

There were no injuries reported as a result of the explosion, which reportedly occurred after an explosive device was put in a planter box near the Upper Canada Mall’s food court.

“Police learned a male suspect attended the food court, placed the device into a planter box, then fled the scene prior to police arrival,” stated YRP via a news release.

“The Canine Unit located the suspect shortly afterward in the area of Eagle Street West and Davis Drive. He was placed into custody and is facing charges.”

A 19-year-old resident of the city of Toronto has been charged with a number of criminal offences, including arson with disregard for human life, mischief endangering life, assault with a weapon, unlawful possession of explosives, use of explosives with intent: destroy property/possession to endanger life x3, weapons dangerous.

YRP reports that the investigation is ongoing and reminds residents to remain vigilant.

“Every precaution should be taken when suspicious devices or packages are found.”

“York Regional Police reminds residents that, if you witness something or you locate something unusual or suspicious, call police immediately,” stated the YRP news release. “Every precaution should be taken when suspicious devices or packages are found. Do not handle any material that could be hazardous or explosive, evacuate the area and call 9-1-1 immediately.”

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City councillor Josh Matlow is looking for more parks and infrastructure for the area

City fast-tracks 50 new parks plan, meanwhile, establishes “a common design for public realm and streetscape improvements through incremental development and capital projects.”

What the strategy doesn’t do, said Matlow, is establish new parks and other infrastructure — or provide concrete resources to do so.

“We want to see much more,” said the Ward 12 councillor.

(Matlow’s amendment asks planning staff to identify new community improvements, including parks as well as

“Our concern is that there’s been a lot of promises but not specifics.” recreation, child care and social services facilities, by early next year.)

The strategy comes as midtown’s population explodes amid non-stop condo development.

Between 2016 and 2051, the area’s population is projected to grow by 93,000 people — that’s more than the city of Peterborough’s entire population, the strategy’s executive summary points out — while public infrastructure lags. In 2016, there were seven square metres of parkland per midtown resident.

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metres per resident.

At least some of Matlow’s constituents agree that in order to address this severe shortfall a strategy needs to deliver more.

“We feel a little underwhelmed,” said Andy Gort, a board member of the Federation of North Toronto Residents' Associations. “Our concern is that there’s been a lot of promises but not specifics,” added Gort, who wants to see dedicated funding for new projects, for example.

However, Mike Colle, councillor for neighbouring Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence, lauded the strategy as an important step forward.

“It’s a pretty bold statement by planning that’s finally very bluntly said that we have got to get moving in a dramatic way,” said Colle, a member of the city’s infrastructure and environment committee.

He noted that the strategy’s purpose wasn’t to allocate funding or establish new green space today. “We can’t expect the strategy to bring about a magic wand,” said Colle, who is advocating instead for adopting the strategy, which he believes will make it easier for councillors to argue for new parks and other amenities.

“When I’m asking [the Parks, Forestry & Recreation Division] to acquire a piece of land, I’m saying it’s based not on my personal opinion that we’ve got to have this park,” he explained.

“Here’s the justification from our planning department.”

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Toronto City Council greenlighted a strategy this week to set a path forward for new public infrastructure in Toronto’s fastgrowing midtown area — but some in the community say it’s just not enough.

“I think it’s generous to call it a strategy, because, in many ways, what city staff have done is created a list of many of the more important achievements that we’ve worked on in our communities to improve our quality of life,” said Coun. Josh Matlow, who represents Ward 12, Toronto–St. Paul's.

On June 15, council supported a motion, with amendments, to adopt the Midtown Infrastructure Implementation Strategy — which includes a complementary Public Realm Implementation Strategy — for the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan area.

According to a statement from Toronto city planning, the strategy “identifies more than 50 park projects, a new community centre, two major library renovations, 30 new child care centres, six school replacements/expansions, street improvements to implement 11 public realm moves, and six sewer and 13 watermain upgrades.

These projects will be delivered over the near (2021-2026), mid (2027-2031) and long-term (2032-2051), as identified in the strategy.”

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Toronto NTT Indycar Series race car driver Devlin DeFrancesco, along with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, announced the launch of Racing for the Tiniest Babies, a new initiative to raise funds and awareness for the DAN Women & Babies Program, which specializes in caring for premature babies and women with high-risk pregnancies.

The campaign is especially near and dear to DeFrancesco’s heart: He weighed just over one pound when he was born 15 weeks premature, and he went on to spend four months in Sunnybrook’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). And although his chance of survival was low — early on, he experienced a number of health complications including a collapsed lung and a brain bleed — he went on to overcome these challenges and forge a significant racing career.

“If I wasn’t at Sunnybrook, I probably wouldn’t have survived,” said DeFrancesco. “My family and I will be eternally grateful for Sunnybrook’s care because nothing that followed would have been possible without them.”

The campaign will also showcase Sunnybrook’s DAN Women & Babies Program and the NICU. Each year, more than 4,000 babies from across Ontario are born at the hospital. Of these,

27 per cent are high-risk deliveries, and the NICU cares for 600 premature and sick babies a year, 60 of whom are considered micro-preemies, each weighing less than three pounds.

"We are working tirelessly to provide world-leading care for families," said Dr. Eugene Ng, chief, newborn and development pediatrics at the DAN Women & Babies Program. "Devlin is just one of the thousands of examples of program graduates going on to big things, and we couldn't be more proud."

DeFrancesco and his family will match all donations to the campaign up to $250,000, which will support the program while providing personalized care for women with high-risk pregnancies. The 22-year-old will make his Honda Indy Toronto debut in July.

Prior to the event, DeFrancesco and his racing team, Andretti Steinbrenner Autosport, will unveil the No. 29 car and the racing helmet that will be used for the race.

Sunnybrook is inviting the community to enter a draw for a chance to win a pair of VIP passes to the race and sign a cheer card for DeFrancesco.

Sunnybrook will then share these messages of encouragement with the rising young star before he hits the start line at Exhibition Place.

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A rendering of the community development on Bayview between Steeles and Finch

What is going on at Tyndale Green opportunity to create something that doesn’t exist today, and that is a community hub,” said Keesmaat — when the plan was released last summer — “and a community where you can do a series of things within walking distance, including for the existing neighbourhood today.

There will be a coffee shop on our site and a bookstore and a daycare. There will be amenities within walking distance where they don’t exist today.”

According to a City of Toronto background report, the applicant,

“Good planning is about more than maximizing density.”

Markee Developments, resubmitted an application on Jan. 4, 2022, with a number of revisions, including two new parks and removing one building from the proposal to accommodate one of the parks, as well as other changes. But it was also noted in the report that the city planning department’s working group process that allowed the community to learn and have input into the proposal seemed to have fallen apart.

It is noted that “as the Working Group meetings progressed, issues arose with the Working Group membership and their understanding of the planning

process, the Working Group process and the residents role within the Working Group.”

Apparently, one meeting was even converted to a working group “reset.” That’s unusual.

Two days later, the applicant yanked the rug out from under the process and appealed the official plan and zoning bylaw amendments directly to the provincially run Ontario Land Tribunal.

Staff comments on the Markee Developments proposal reveal a slew of issues relating to the zoning changes, natural areas, heritage impact and more.

In conclusion, city staff stated, “As currently proposed, the proposal is not consistent with the PPS [Provincial Policy Statement] and does not conform with the Growth Plan, and does not conform to the Official Plan.”

There is also local opposition to the Markee Developments plan in the community, including from the Bayview Woods Neighbourhood Association.

“The proposal represents a significant densification in our neighbourhood, with over 1,500 units along a small stretch of Bayview Avenue, which is already snarled with vehicular traffic during rush hour,” the BWRA said, in a statement. “Markee Developments is not a charity.

They are a for-profit developer.

They are trying to maximize the number of units on the site to maximize their profits. Good planning is about more than maximizing density.”

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The development proposed for grounds of Tyndale the University at 3377 Bayview Ave. is being challenged by City of Toronto staff and looks set for a showdown at the Ontario Land Tribunal. The development is notable as the first project for Markee Developments, which was co-founded by Jennifer Keesmaat, the city’s former chief planner.

The Tyndale Green project on the 22-acre site includes 14 buildings. Most of the buildings range in height from six to eight storeys, with three buildings from 11 to 20 storeys. These buildings will accommodate 1,530 units, of which 50 per cent are proposed to be an affordable rental, and 50 per cent are proposed to be market rentals. It’s a large development for that area characterized more by single-family dwellings, and it requires significant changes to the city’s official plan and zoning bylaws.

There will be a slew of neighbourhood amenities built into the site with everything within walking distance. There is rapid transit to the south on Sheppard Avenue, and the hope is that a separated bicycle lane on Bayview Avenue will usher people down to the subway line to be whisked off to work.

According to the City of Toronto, the majority of the existing Tyndale University building is proposed to be retained and would continue to operate. Tyndale University would continue to own the land.

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Average rents per-square-foot are soaring in Toronto and across the GTA, and with demand so high, landlords are using unprecedented tactics to find the perfect tenant

Rental rates are rising, demand is skyrocketing, and landlords are asking for anything they want Three young couples on trying to rent in Toronto’s post-COVID market, from the request for illegal deposits to questioning a pair’s relationship status by Julia Mastroianni When Aaron started looking for a place to move into with his partner after moving back to Toronto from student housing in London, he had no idea he would be fielding questions about the longevity of his relationship with his partner from landlords.

Aaron, who requested his name be changed, was informed he wouldn’t be getting a place he and his partner applied for, namely because the pair didn’t make enough money.

The couple decided to get a cosigner, and soon after the landlord called Aaron and his partner to schedule an in-person interview.

“She was questioning whether the relationship with my partner was going to last the year’s contract,” he said. “She asked how long we’ve been together and whether we’d lived together in the past. It felt like an active attempt to find reasons to decline us.”

After the interview, all the landlord said was that she would be raising the monthly rate by $75.

In today’s hot rental market, it’s becoming increasingly common for landlords to be as particular as

possible in finding a tenant, asking intrusive and illegal questions and raising rates on a whim. And young tenants are paying the price.

A Rentals.ca report on Canadian rental rates found that Toronto had the second-highest rate increase, behind Vancouver.

The average rate for a one bedroom increased 15.7 per cent year-overyear to $2,133 and by 21.5 per cent to $3,002 for a two bedroom.

“When the pandemic hit, it was a race to the bottom [in reducing rents],” Ben Myers, president of Bullpen Research who did the analysis for the June report, said.

“Now we’re seeing the reverse.”

Myers said the return of employees to the downtown core, students to school and tourism to the city have all put upward pressure on rental rates. But he said the recent increases in the past six to eight weeks are due to rising interest rates, which have softened the housing market and deterred buyers that would have been moving out of the rental market.

Landlords listing their units can see how fast units are renting and for what rates, Myers said, and then

price their units even higher. With so much demand, landlords are becoming particular about what kinds of tenants they want.

Kyla and her partner had been renting a basement unit in Toronto before she was informed by the city that the unit was illegal and she would have to move. She’s been looking since April for a new place, and she’s seen rental rates steadily rising, even within the last week.

“Prices are just ridiculous right

multiple months of rent in advance, though a landlord legally can only ask for a deposit equal to or less than the amount of one month’s rent. “But if you say no, even though they can't do that, you're off their list, right?”

Heather, who lived in the same unit in the 905 with her partner for four years, was evicted for the landlord’s personal use of the unit.

Since starting the hunt for a new home, Heather said it’s been a very

“People ask, ‘Why aren’t you saving up for a house?’ And I’m just wondering: ‘How would I?’” now. I found a place for $1,800, sent in my application and was approved by the landlord. But then an hour later he messaged me to say someone else had offered $2,000, and I could still have it if I paid $2,100,” she said.

Kyla said it hasn’t been difficult to find available units. “It’s just nobody can afford them.”

She’s also been asked to pay for

frustrating process.

“We were paying $2,000 a month for a three-bedroom home, and now, for that price, you can get a one-bedroom,” she said.

She has encountered landlords with what she describes as “very high standards,” making it difficult to get approved. “One wanted us to write an essay to them to tell them about ourselves and include

photos,” she said. “It felt so strange to basically beg to get a home.”

Heather also has two cats, which made it difficult to find a place — landlords cannot legally put a clause in a lease stating no pets are allowed, but they can refuse a prospective tenant who has one.

The place Heather ended up finding was over $1,000 a month more than her previous place, and the landlord asked for a security deposit of $500 for her pets, along with postdated cheques up front for the year. Both are illegal under the Residential Tenancies Act. Karen Andrews, a lawyer with the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario, said that a landlord who is asking for illegal things up front is a bad sign. Depending on whether the landlord lives in the same building as you, she said it could be best to lie about having a pet or a partner move in so as not to ruin your chances of getting a unit.

When landlords ask for multiple months of rent, she suggests negotiating to keep the deposit as small as possible. “But ultimately a tenant is not in a good position to negotiate on the strength of what the law says — that’s not a tenant any landlord wants.”

Rose Marie, a representative from the Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario, admitted that landlords will often now ask for information or rental requirements that are legally not allowed to be asked in Ontario.

Marie said landlords are being more particular in terms of what tenants they accept because of the past two years, when many tenants were unable to pay their rent.

When landlords filed for rent arrears or eviction, Marie said the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) often took a year to get to the application, causing landlords to lose “tens of thousands of dollars.”

“Now landlords are so terrified to rent, they’re moving to the short-term rental market or leaving their units vacant,” Marie said.

But a shortage of units isn’t what tenants are struggling with – it’s the inability to afford them. “Four years ago, I was paying $670 for a one-bedroom in Toronto,” Kyla said. “And my wages stayed the same, but now I’m paying triple.

People ask, ‘Why aren’t you saving up for a house?’ And I’m just wondering: ‘How would I?’” There isn’t exactly hope in sight just yet. Myers predicts rental prices will remain strong for the rest of the year at least. “We’re not even back to 2019 levels yet,” he said. “In Toronto, rates went down really fast, and they’ll come back really fast too.”

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The sisters behind Mandy’s bring their salads to midtown Plus a fun-loving party shop, two in-demand luxury brands arrive in Yorkville and more Mandy’s, a sister-owned restaurant that offers trendy salads and healthy dishes in an Instagram-worthy space, is the latest notable eatery to offer its creations within the Kitchen Hub Food Hall at 1121 Castlefield Ave. The eatery is in good company — Chubby’s, Piano Piano, Gusto 101 and more have all recently partnered with the food hall to make it easy for Torontonians to order from one place while enjoying the cuisines from as many restaurants as you choose.

The luxury brand hailing from France, Balenciaga, is slated to open one of its largest stores in Yorkville soon.

Joining the likes of Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and more, Balenciaga will occupy more than two levels and 7,000 square feet, making its home inside the former Diesel retail store at 92 Yorkville Ave. Stop in at the new spot for some window shopping or a splurge later this summer.

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Carlo’s Bakery is an internationally recognized name thanks to TLC reality show Cake Boss, and now you can snag some of the TV-worthy eats right here in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. Rubbing shoulders with tons of other Italian bakeries and restaurants, the Yorkville spot at 24 Bellair St. will be a grab-and-go format, so passersby can grab classic cannolis, cakes, lobster tails and more for a quick and easy sweet treat.

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Fairview Mall just got a relaxing new addition. You can now book your choice of comprehensive medi-spa treatments and services at Lucie Mé Medical Spa, well-known in the Thornhill area, right inside the mall at 1800 Sheppard Ave. E. The spa offers a variety of skin care services, cosmetic injections and professional products including Skinceuticals, Skinmedica and ZO Skinhealth.

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Sales are down, listings are up, and buyers have more negotiating power than they’ve had in years.

The new monthly housing resale market sales figures are out from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), and the numbers indicate continued downward momentum.

“Bank of Canada rate hikes, including the 50-basis point hike on June 1, are impacting homebuyers in the short term,” said TRREB president Kevin Crigger in a news release.

“There is now a psychological aspect where potential buyers are waiting for a bottom in price. This will likely continue through the summer. However, as homebuyers adjust to higher borrowing costs, housing demand will be supported by extremely low unemployment, high job vacancies, rising incomes and record immigration.”

According to the real estate board, there were 7,283 sales last month, which is a drop of more than 38 per cent compared to May 2021 and down an additional nine per cent from last month.

By contrast, listings are up 26 per cent compared to last year.

Although prices were up when compared to last year, that is not the case when compared to the April numbers. May is the third straight month in which prices dropped in the Greater Toronto

Area. The average price of a home now sits at $1,176,368, which is 3.1 per cent lower than April and only about $100,000 above last May’s average price of $1,072, 561, which has some trying to target when the year-over-year prices will begin to turn negative and how much lower it can go.

TRREB suggests that a lot of the froth in the market has been removed by the marked increase in

“There is now a psychological aspect where potential buyers are waiting for a bottom in price.” interest rates, which has parked some buyers on the sidelines for now.

“Price trends observed over the past three months — both in terms of moderating annual growth rates and the recent month-over-month dips — are in line with TRREB’s forecast for 2022,” said chief market analyst Jason Mercer.

“After a strong start to the year, the current rate tightening cycle has changed market dynamics, with many potential homebuyers putting their purchase on hold.”

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Odeen Eccleston is seeing significant issues developing in the far reaches of the 905

In the suburbs? You’re out of luck.

Home values are predicted to drop the further you are from the 416 seeing is not great.

“Both the 416 and the 905 plateaued in January and February; however, the 905 has been seeing the steady price and activity declines every month ever since,” she explains. “The drop off is pretty significant and very noticeable in most secondary and tertiary markets.

Listings are getting less than half of the amount of showing requests and offer presentations have been quiet. Sellers are stressed out and it’s taking them a long time to come to terms with their home values being lower than they were just a few months ago.”

So will homeowners feeling the pinch take to the sidelines and wait out a market correction?

Eccleston doesn’t think so.

“Many sellers do not have the option of ‘waiting it out’ because they’ve already purchased homes and need to sell,” she says.

“Others are worried that the continually raising rates may render their home’s value even lower in a few months, so are opting to sell now before it ‘gets worse.'”

Eccleston, for one, is glad to see a more balanced market, at least.

“I feel that the cool down that has come as a consequence of higher rates was overdue and creates a more balanced market,” she says.

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further away from the core one looks. The so-called “exurbs,” the suburban areas further removed from the city — including locations such as London, Niagara, Guelph and KitchenerWaterloo — are more than 70 per cent overvalued. Southern Ontario in general is, according to the numbers, the most overvalued region in Canada, almost doubling British Columbia.

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reported the first benchmark home price decline back in April — the first since two years prior — and that’s when the market has been the busiest. The number of sales dropped substantially the same month.

“Following a record-breaking couple of years, housing markets in many parts of Canada have cooled off pretty sharply over the last two months, in line with a jump in interest rates and buyer fatigue,” said Jill Oudil, chair of CREA. “For buyers, this slowdown could mean more time to consider options in the market. For sellers, it could necessitate a return to more traditional marketing strategies.

Of course, there are significant regional differences.”

Real estate expert and Post City Roundtable participant Odeen Ecclecston works in the 416 and in areas outside the city such as Bowmanville. What she’s

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A few short months ago, there was report after report on the rise of the real estate market outside the 416 (Toronto). But like all good things, it is coming to an end, and now people are talking about a move to a buyer’s market.

The rise in interest rates has popped the market, and the decline is underway. The only question is, will the markets that spiked the most, such as areas of far-away Durham Region and Simcoe County, subsequently drop the most and the fastest?

Common sense would dictate that it might. A lot of homebuyers were forced to the margins of the GTA where they could find a house they could actually afford or they could get more size and more green space as was desired during the pandemic.

And if they mortgaged to the hilt to get there only to realize six months later that interest rates are going up, up, up, that’s a problem. Combine that wake-up call with a move back to the office at least parttime, which makes the locations with more than an hour or two commute that much less palatable. Well, that’s a recipe for serious trouble.

According to a recent report by the Bank of Montreal from Better Dwelling, Ontario real estate is quite overvalued. The city of Toronto is more than 40 per cent overvalued but the number steadily increases the

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together this summer for a headbanging good time. Catch them at the Rogers Centre on Aug. 8. Unless Phish is more your style — the band is coming to Budweiser Stage on Aug. 10. Or get your pop fix with Duran Duran on Aug. 22 at Budweiser Stage. Whatever your style, take a chill pill this summer and surf that wave of nostalgia to the tune of some of the greatest artists of the '80s.

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The Best New Weekend Getaways From Toronto

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Farm fresh and funky in Prince Edward County In 2022, Prince Edward County has become a perennial hot spot, revered as much for its white sandy beaches and cool vintage shops, as it is for its vineyard experiences, craft breweries and of course, the flourishing food scene.

Two hours east of Toronto, each year, flocks of vacationers descend upon PEC, eschewing far-flung destinations in favour of a domestic escape. And who can blame them when local lodgings like Wander the Resort — a dreamy cabin retreat on West Lake — is on offer. Featuring six lakeside and four poolside cabins, minimalist Nordic design meets country charm care of two-bedroom retreats that sleep up to six. There’s also a laundry list of Instagram-ready amenities, including a communal firepit for bonfires, and an edible garden with pick-your-own herbs and vegetables. Or, check out the newly restored Royal Hotel, a luxurious 33-room boutique hotel that is a foodie’s dream lodging.

Joining a long list of rich and varied eateries, Bocado is serving up seasonal and Spanish-inspired foods, cocktails and seasonal wines. At the helm is Toronto’s Stuart Cameron, a former executive chef at Icon Hospitality. Right next to Waring’s Corner (a.k.a. the roundabout) toward Bloomfield, Toronto’s beloved burger joint Harry’s Charbroiled has found a permanent home in the County.

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PELEE ISLAND ADVENTURES OFFERS A WINE AND BEER TOUR OF THE ISLANDS

Looking for a true island adventure, Ontario-style?

Pelee Island, known for being the southernmost inhabited place in Canada, will not disappoint.

Your first sign that you’re somewhere not quite like the rest of Ontario? Locals traversing by golf cart on public roads. Pelee Island just became one of only two municipalities in Canada to allow golf carts on the roads.

If you want to try it out for yourself, you can book your own golf cart for the duration of your trip with Pelee Island Adventures, new to the north side of the island as of 2021.

While you’re there, stop by Pelee Island's new eatery, the Dog and Goat Restaurant. With pub fare and a gorgeous patio by the water, there’s a reason it’s become a new favourite for those who frequent the island.

For a little bit of culture and history, try a private tour of the Vin Villa, Canada’s first commercial estate winery.

Pelee Island has recently been flourishing as tourism has come back to the area. Visit the new One of A Kind Pelee for work from local artisans, upcycled goods and antiques, or try the Pelee Shop for the perfect souvenir.

For the intrepid traveller, the community of Temagami offers bountiful alfresco adventures, with opportunities for everything from canoeing to hiking and fishing. Ojibway for “deep water by the shore” the hub of the region is Lake Temagami, boasting 500 kilometres of shoreline and over 1,200 islands to explore.

Located five hours north of Toronto in the Nipissing District, one of the area’s biggest attractions includes the Temagami Fire Tower atop Caribou Mountain — one of the highest points in Ontario — situated 400 feet above the town offering spectacular, unobscured views of its protected old-growth red and white pine forest. Attracting thousands of visitors each year, the municipality is also known for a number of charming small towns surrounding Temagami.

For an opulent camping experience, Chic Shore offers the opportunity to experience glamping in a green and luxurious way. Situated on the waters of Lake Temagami, the resort offers solar-powered domes complete with a kitchenette, woodstove, gourmet pizza oven and movie projection screen for rainy days. No time to grocery shop? No problem. For an extra charge, the resort offers a “stock the fridge” option, or if you’re too languorous to cook, a private chef is available by reservation.

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There are some places you just instantly fall in love with, and Sauble Beach is one of them.

Here, you can spend your days frolicking in the second-largest freshwater beach in the world and your nights walking along the shores of Lake Huron at sunset. And although it’s often been overlooked as just another sleepy beach town, there’s much more to Sauble than just a pretty postcard image.

Located a few hours north of Toronto, Sauble is also the home to ample recreational outings, like birding, as well as a number of lush hiking trails including the ones found along the Sauble River.

If you missed out on snagging a cottage along the shore, a stay at the June Motel Sauble might be the throwback you’re looking for. Upon entering, you’ll be enveloped in 1970s beach town vibes, while sunset-inspired rooms decked out with neon signs, hanging plants and wave-like custom wallpaper await. There’s also an indoor/outdoor lobby bar complete with a firepit, a curated gift shop and endless lobster rolls at Heydays restaurant, which you can enjoy poolside.

For casual fare and spectacular beach views, Smashed Burgers and Bar offers signature cocktails (like the Spicy Bruce), bar food bites (like nachos and dip) and, of course, fat, juicy burgers and crispy fries served up with Smashed Burgers signature smashed sauce.

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Wellness and glamping on tap in south Algonquin South Algonquin has everything you would hope to find in an unspoiled four-season wilderness destination: an abundance of lakes, hundreds of kilometres of recreational trails, cotton candy sunsets and a spectacular Dark Sky Preserve where stargazing adventurers can ponder the mysteries of the universe.

Joining a number of unique accommodations in Haliburton County, Nomi Resort is a 40,000-square-foot lodge that bills itself as a wellness community. Carved out of the forests of the Canadian Shield, the main lodge includes a number of guest rooms, as well as year-round indoor and outdoor wellness programs where you’ll find a hot tub and sauna, a full spa, steam room and an espresso lounge. But the biggest “wow” at Nomi is Lands 8FIFTY restaurant and bar, which includes a menu of upscale comforts, including tapas, fine dining and a chef’s table.

If a night spent gazing at the cosmos is on your bucket list, Four Corners Algonquin, in the nearby community of Whitney, offers transparent dome bubble tents to sleep in. For a more private glamping experience, safari tents, tiny homes and pole tents are also available, and gear like pots and pans, sleeping bags, campfire games and even musical instruments can berented.

If you’re looking to leave urban life behind (at least for a little while), Lanark County has everything you’d expect from a small-town destination, but with all the comforts of a contemporary city.

Located less than an hour from Ottawa, the self-proclaimed maple syrup capital of Ontario, is made up of a number of small towns, where you can find winding streets of historic landmarks, and beautiful hilly landscapes. It’s also the home to more than 100 lakes, rivers, and waterfalls.

If you’re looking for a fab place for a getaway, the Good Northern is a film-themed waterfront cottage in the community of Glen Isle. You can sit by the Mississippi River that runs through the backyard, which is home to beavers, loons, geese and otters, or if you’re feeling adventurous, a kayak and canoe are on hand. Inside, each room is dedicated to a different movie, including The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Big Lebowski, Amélie and Twin Peaks, and includes a ton of props to stage the perfect Instagram-worthy photo shoot.

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There is so much sand in Norfolk County that it’s hard to tell where the beach ends and the wineries begin, and that’s just how they like it.

Located just a few hours southwest of Toronto, the other “county” is one of Ontario’s best-kept secrets. The former tobacco belt has transformed into a foodie wonderland with everything from lavender and ginseng farms to craft breweries and wineries.

Looking for a place to stay that reflects the unique nature of Norfolk? Try the gorgeous glamping cabins at Long Point Eco-Adventures.

Perched on the edge of a bona fide UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, this facility has the coolest new lodging in the area, including glamping tents complete with king-sized beds, outdoor shower and private firepits, to enjoy nature at its finest.

The buzziest new arrival on the Norfolk scene has to be Front Porch Southern Kitchen and Blues Joint. Front Porch serves up a delish barbecue with a side of live music that has the hordes beating a drool-splashed pathway to the door of this new roadside attraction.

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The Cottage Life: What you need to know before buying your dream cottage + `KMK^SYX Z\YZO\^c MKX Z\Y`SNO K aOVV NO]O\`ON aOOUOXN \O^\OK^ L_^ aSVV cY_ O]MKZO ^RO XKXMSKV MYX]O[_OXMO] YP cY_\ SX`O]^WOX^) ,c ^RSXUSXQ VSUO KX SX`O]^Y\ \K^RO\ ^RKX K MYX]_WO\ cY_ WKc QO^ ^RO LO]^ YP LY^R aY\VN] As the temperature rises and we approach the summer months, we may be tempted by the listings in cottage country to escape the city, but it appears we are not the only ones.

Since the pandemic, increased demand has caused property prices in vacation destinations to rise steeply across the country.

As an example, assume there is a beautiful 3-bedroom waterfront cottage in Muskoka that has caught your eye for a price of $1,995,000. You feel it is a reasonable price, you already spend several weekends every summer in the area, and you assume the property will appreciate a modest 3% peryear over time – great investment, right? If you have convinced yourself this venture will yield family memories as well as mighty financial gains, you may want to reconsider.

Many people have a dream of having a family cottage and hope to see that property get passed down through the generations. But is this just another item in your estate? Will your family always agree on how the summer home is managed? What happens if one member wants to keep it while the rest want to sell?

As when planning any sizeable purchase, Ron Haik, Wealth Advisor | Client Relationship Manager at Nicola Wealth, says there are a number of key considerations one should make ahead of time in order to maximize your finances, and your vacation time. Here are the questions you should ask yourself before diving into that lake property:

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How are you funding this purchase?

Depending on a client’s personal situation, an alternative could be to invest in a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate properties. Normally reserved for ultra-high-net worth and institutional investors, Nicola Wealth provides access to commercial real estate through their carefully curated real estate portfolios of properties across North America. These portfolios provide diversification beyond the public markets (REITs) and achieve exposure across asset classes (industrial, multi-family residential, retail, office, mixed-use properties) and geographies.

The resulting income from investments like these minus applicable fees, can be used to rent vacation retreats anywhere in the world, providing a benefit and an-

What are the hidden expenses?

Maintaining a second property is expensive.

Think about what it costs to run one home – property taxes, strata fees, insurance, maintenance, utilities, etc. – then double that.

These could account for 2-4% in additional expenses eating into your investment.

How much time will you spend at the cottage?

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What happens to this property when you’re gone?

There could be plenty of non-financial reasons to purchase the cottage, but we recommend taking the position of an objective investor when assessing how an investment in a second or recreational property fits into your financial plan. Most advisors categorize secondary properties similar to a primary residence, as items of consumption.

If you are borrowing money to invest in your vacation home, you need to consider the rising interest rate environment we are currently in, and to take that into account for the duration of your mortgage.

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organizations are summoning their employees back to the office. Let’s assume you will spend 100% of the peak season at your new cottage (mid-June through mid-September), this still leaves your new abode empty for three quarters of the year. Oh, you thought you were going to rent out your place in the off-season.

Between the cost of hiring a management company to clean and facilitate the rentals, and the reduced rental rate during the shoulder season, where is the value? Also, it’s important to note, any income you collect for rental should be included in your taxable income. At the top marginal tax rate, it leaves less than half in your pocket.

Haik says it may be better to rent than buy – and not because he doesn’t like real estate as an asset class. Many of his clients have a portion of their total portfolios in real estate, excluding their primary residence. However, there are alternative ways to invest in private real estate, besides taking on a recreational property.

other option rather than being tied to the same destination year after year, you can diversify your vacation through a variety of one-week vacations.

WEIGH THE PROS AND CONS So, let’s revisit your dream cottage; say you purchase the three-bedroom waterfront abode in cottage country either with cash (lucky you) or through financing with a mortgage. On top of any mortgage payments you may have and/or any stress caused by the maintenance and management of the property, there are normal home ownership costs (mentioned above) adding to your monthly expenses. While the cottage will hopefully appreciate over time, the gains upon disposition will be taxed.

Alternatively, you could instead invest in a portfolio of real estate properties or REITs, with a lower barrier to entry / lesser investment minimum than the price of a cottage. This investment would generate annual cash flow, essentially building your wealth rather than potentially depleting it. Over the years, you could own a diversified real estate portfolio producing after-tax cash flow to book any vacation property in the world – with no second lawn to mow or heating bills to pay!

The great thing about working with a planning-focused wealth advisor, is that they can customize the right solution for you based on your goals, objectives, tax rates, and risk tolerance while you can focus on building your legacy beyond wealth, and the cottage.

This material contains the current opinions of the author and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This material is distributed for informational purposes only. Forecasts, estimates, and certain information contained herein are based upon proprietary research and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. This investment is intended for tax residents of Canada who are accredited investors. Residency restrictions apply. Please read the relevant documentation for additional details and important disclosure information, including terms of redemption and limited liquidity.

All investments contain risk and may gain or lose value. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please speak to your Nicola Wealth advisor for advice based on your unique circumstances. Nicola Wealth is registered as a Portfolio Manager, Exempt Market Dealer and Investment Fund Manager with the required securities commissions.

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Toronto is now home to cruise ships offering unique summer getaway voyages.

Viking Cruises Canada is offering trips on the Great Lakes aboard their 378-passenger ship Viking Octantis, with a second expedition vessel — the Polaris — joining for the 2023 season.

The company is operating eight cruises, including three departing from Toronto, where passengers will have the opportunity to explore the largest freshwater ecosystem on earth, aboard a top-of-the-line ship equipped with two yellow submarines (fittingly named John and Paul), an onboard theatre, multiple restaurants and cocktail lounges and a Nordic spa, as well as a beauty and hair salon.

The 15-day Great Lakes Collection voyage from Toronto to Minnesota includes a full day in Algoma, Wisconsin, the gateway to the Door Peninsula, home to boreal forests, rugged rock formations and pristine beaches, as well as Alpena, Michigan, where shore excursions include admiring panoramic views of the northeastern lower peninsula aboard a historic BrittenNorman Islander aircraft.

On a 16-day sail from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the voyage combines scenic landscapes and storied cities with stops in Trois-Rivières and Cape Breton, as well as the bustling metropolis of New York City.

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Located on the Bruce Peninsula and a part of the Niagara Escarpment UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Tobermory is a nature lover’s dream.

There are a few classics that you just can’t miss when touring this harbour village. Visit the Grotto, a dreamy oasis of sparkling blue water within an ancient limestone cave structure.

Then take a boat ride over to Flowerpot Island, where you can hike, swim, snorkel and even go shipwreck diving. Tobermory has earned its title of the scuba diving capital of Canada — it’s home to 22 shipwrecks within the Fathom Five National Marine Park, but its crowning glory is the crystal clear waters, making it easy to spot the shipwrecks down below during your dive.

Looking for a place to stay that will give you unfettered access to the waters and unbeatable nature? The SweetWater Bay recently opened on the shores of the Georgian Bay. This boutique hotel is nestled within acres of greenery and offers clear views of the flowerpots (giant rock pillars formed over years of wind, ice and waves) on Flowerpot Island. The property connects to the Bruce Trail, putting you right on track to enjoy Tobermory’s most popular hiking trail.

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Stratford is impossibly charming. Situated on the banks on the Avon River in Perth County, the picturesque theatre town is brimming with history and culture, a dreamy getaway for those who fancy Victorian architecture, impeccably groomed gardens and dynamic local cuisine.

Though it’s only two hours away from Toronto, upon arrival you almost feel like you’ve been transported to another era.

If you’re looking to catch a show at the Stratford Festival, Canada’s largest classical repertory theatre company, the Tom Patterson has joined the queue of impressive venues to check out a performance. The $72 million theatre features a facade of Italian glass and Spanish bronze and is situated along the edge of the Avon River.

For a theatre experience on a much small smaller scale, the Little Prince Cinema Lounge in downtown Stratford is an old-timey 13-seat micro-theatre that recently earned the title of the world’s smallest purposebuilt cinema in operation from Guinness World Records.

With just five rooms, the Perth County Inn is a chic and stylish boutique hotel located across from the historic courthouse, and kitty-corner to Shakespeare Gardens.

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Bathing Belle, $199, 355 Roncesvalles Ave., "This is a great retro look, and the top of the swimsuit looks like it could be its own summery top paired with a black skirt or jeans."

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Frock, $250, 97 Roncesvalles Ave., "This is a great striking colour, very of the moment. And I absolutely love the drama of this hat."

VisualMood/Etsy, $170.30, Etsy.com/ca/shop/ visualmood, "This style gives you so much more than a bathing suit; it almost looks like a playsuit. Very sassy, very sweet, very romantic."

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Zvelle founder Elle AyoubZadeh, who was born in Toronto but has lived in Iran, Dubai, New Zealand and Australia, launched the shoe company in 2015 and the brand has taken off since then. Although Zvelle’s men's section is limited, it offers an extensive selection of stylish sandals at a great price. The Zvelle Xin currently comes in a bronze and black colour scheme and is marked down from $355 to $150! You’d be hard-pressed to find deals like this while inseason. 131 Davenport Rd.

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With over 70 years in the shoemaking business, Cougar is a Canadian brand that offers shoes with a four-season function that still look fashionable. The company blew up in 1976 with their Pillow Boot. Today, they offer shoes for women and kids and have entered the summer shoe market with great success.

Available at Gravitypope, Cougar’s Prato leather sandals

come in black or white and are the perfect sandal to pair with flowy dresses this summer. 1010 Queen St. W. Stepping with style

Although they're made in Japan, Suicoke sandals can be found on the streets of Toronto and offer unisex designs. Suicoke has made dorky sandals cool with many silhouettes offering thick straps, unique materials and fun details.

Capsule sells the brand in-store in Toronto. If you’re looking for a more extensive shopping selection, Suicoke’s official website sells to Canada, and Montreal-based Ssense also offers a full-size run. The Moto silhouette is perfect for a loungefilled weekend, grocery shopping or tactical fits that need a kick. 69 Yorkville Ave. Made to last

Poppy Barley is a sustainable shoe company designed in Canada.

With every product, Poppy Barley keeps the environment and sustainability in mind, using leathers that are a by-product of food production and are vegetable tanned and chemical- and chrome-free. Currently, Toronto shoppers can buy Poppy Barley’s shoes online only. The Fisherman sandal gives you the gladiator look while still being comfortable and fashionable. Poppybarley.com

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Despite the sizable market for it, modest fashion (clothing that is fashion-forward while also keeping a person relatively covered) largely exists separate from mainstream retail here in Toronto. Twenty-six-year-old Hilal Ibrahim is trying to change that. In June, her company, Henna & Hijabs, launched a new collection of luxury fashion hijabs, available at Nordstrom Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto and online.

The collection itself has been exclusively designed for Nordstrom, says Ibrahim.

“It features prints and patterns perfect for Eid. We know the Eid holiday is coming up very soon, so launching this before is very intentional,” she says. “We wanted to make sure customers had beautiful new hijabs to wear for the holiday. We also used a lot of summer materials. We did organic cotton, we used silk, lighter-weight materials than our fall/winter collection.”

Ibrahim says Henna & Hijabs also launched a collection with Nordstrom in the U.S. alongside the Canadian launch.

“There was a lot of excitement when we dropped the collections in Canada, so we wanted to celebrate that excitement. We know there’s a really diverse Muslim community and we chose Toronto for the new hijab collection because of that,” says Ibrahim.

Ibrahim first conceptualized

Henna & Hijabs when she was in high school. She created her first collection after perceiving a need for intentionally made hijabs among her family and friends in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

“I was having trouble finding the perfect hijab and wanted to create something that didn’t previously exist in the market,” she says. “I sold to friends and to family, and then I created a business plan. The vision for the company is born out of a need

community still runs through everything that Ibrahim does.

During the height of the COVID pandemic, Ibrahim worked with her local health care system to create lightweight, breathable, hospital-grade hijabs. Her health-care hijabs — the first of their kind — have since been donated to local area hospitals in Minnesota.

“I think when you step into the fashion space, traditionally in American culture and Canadian

“I wanted to create something that didn’t previously exist in the market.” that I experienced first and then a need that I noticed within the community.”

According to MLC marketing firm, the modest fashion industry is worth $283 billion worldwide, a number that’s expected to reach $361 billion by 2023. Companies including Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce & Gabbana and Oscar de la Renta have all created modest fashion collections in recent years, with brands including Zara and Nike following suit.

Today, Henna & Hijabs is all about representing the needs of modern Muslim women, and that foundation of serving the

culture, modest fashion has been something that’s not really been focused on or talked about,” says Ibrahim. “I say what really makes us stand out is our vision, our impact within the community, and our yearning to create accessibility in the fashion and retail space where it previously wasn’t a norm.”

Ibrahim says this won’t be the end of Henna & Hijabs’ Canadian collaborations. “We do have some really exciting things coming up that I can’t really disclose. We might be back in the Canadian backyard very soon.”

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HIDDEN TORONTO Explore some of the city's best overlooked parks, unusual classes and secret spaces this summer Toronto Music Garden

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The Elora Quarry features limestone cliffs and a massive two-acre pool

Stay cool with these natural swimming holes near T.O. Near the city, there are plenty of awesome natural swimming holes that make for a great road trip. Herewith, our five favourite wild swimming spots near Toronto.

Decew Falls, St. Catharines

This lovely conservation area features swimming at the base of a beautiful waterfall. The Decew Falls site sits on the Twelve Mile Creek and is on the Niagara Escarpment.

There are hiking trails through a lush forest and two waterfalls to check out while there.

Enjoy the hike on the way in until arriving at the stunning 72-foot waterfall that drops into a turquoise pool.

How to get there: The site is located on Decew Falls Road and has a small parking lot for about 20 cars. To get there, use Morningstar Mill in your GPS.

Elora Quarry, Elora

Sure, it’s not entirely natural. Humans dug the gigantic pit in Elora for a long-running quarry site, but now it has filled in with water to create one of the best swimming spots around. The Elora Quarry Conservation Area is stunning with dramatic limestone cliffs, sandy beach and forests surrounding a massive two-acre natural pool. The site is run by the Grand River Conservation Authority, and there is a charge of $10.50 per person to enter.

No alcohol or dogs are permitted.

How to get there: The Elora Quarry Conservation Area is located about 90 minutes northwest of Toronto on Wellington County Road 18.

St. Mary’s Quarry Looking for the largest freshwater swimming

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area in the entire country? It’s a couple hours away from Toronto in the charming small town of St. Mary’s. People have been cannonballing into this swimming hole for more than 80 years. It was converted to a pool in the 1940s after the quarry closed down.

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The Cove at Canatara Beach

This Blue Flag Beach is located on Lake Huron near the mouth of the St. Clair River, and it is lovely. In addition to the warm Lake Huron waters there is also an awesome swimming hole behind a small peninsula at the western end of the beach. The views are a wonder, especially at sunset.

How to get there: Head west on Hwy. 401 to Hwy. 402 and head towards Sarnia.

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Renaissance man Douglas Coupland spruced up drab downtown condoland with a gigantic red canoe, perfect for, yes, canoodling.

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3. On a return trip to Scarborough at 7:45 a.m., I was greeted by a lineup of easily 200 to 300 people. The security guard mentioned that people are beginning to line up as early as 3:30 a.m. Egad. Lesson: If you think 8 a.m. is early enough, you're kidding yourself. Bring a chair!

4. On the fourth visit, I left the crowded confines of the 416 for the Whitby Mall, another passport office 45 minutes east of Toronto in the afternoon. The last person in line said they'd called "capacity" at 10 a.m. So he had been in line for 5.5 hours at that point. Lesson: No matter when you go, you're going to wait four to six hours if you get in.

5. I drove east to Whitby Mall at 4 a.m. For this trip, I had a camp chair, headphones, water and an iPad loaded with Stranger Things episodes. At 8:30, the doors opened and I was ushered into the attendant. It was finally over. Lesson: If driving, Whitby Mall is a good office to try: many wickets and an indoor waiting area.

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Renewing a Canadian passport has become the city's latest bloodsport.

After a week that included five separate visits to Toronto and area passport offices, an application was finally filed. Here's what I learned.

1. The first time visiting a passport office was at the Victoria Street location in downtown Toronto at noon, which had a line snaking down the block. The people at the front had been waiting since 9 a.m.

Lesson: Victoria Street gets a crazy amount of midday sun — if this is the only place you can get to, be sure to bring a wide-brimmed hat and water.

2. The second visit was to the Scarborough passport office, which was already at capacity for the day and had started a “hopeful line.” A few people bounded happily in at the last minute, including yours truly.

Sadly, there was an ID issue and the visit was for naught. Lesson: Be sure to have double- and triple-checked everything — in this instance, ensuring you bring a photo ID with an address.

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Muskoka is the crown jewel of Ontario’s cottage country and is consistently named one of the best places to visit in Canada.

With a variety of independently owned and operated businesses, the Muskoka experience is truly one for the books. The region finds the perfect balance between upscale luxury and natureoriented fun. With a rugged landscape that is filled with natural splendor, Muskoka boasts an abundance of scenic activities both on the water and on land. If a full out active adventure isn’t quite what you’re looking for, the stay, spa and food scenes of the area are equally as impressive.

For the cottage-goers who think they’ve seen it all, we’ve rounded up the latest offerings in the region to bring you our new and must-do guide to Muskoka!

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Whether you’re staycationing or day tripping to Muskoka, the Muskoka BeerSpa is a quintessential Canadian spa, complete with hot tubs, cold pools, saunas, cabanas, a beer garden and more. Hidden away in a woodland wonderland, the BeerSpa provides the perfect environment for relaxation. The adults-only environment is tailor fit for individuals looking for a fun escape, where they can devour delicious pub food, sip on

some Clear Lake Brewing beers and even stay the night in one of the reimagined glamping cabins.

In-room draught taps, complimentary junk food and morning pastries? Say no more.

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Muskoka Wake is Muskoka’s leading wakeboard, wake surf and water sports school — but now, it’s adding even more fun into the mix. With mens’ nights and ladies’ nights, you’ll join the Muskoka Wake crew for a fun evening of surfing, music, friends and free goodies from local businesses. Muskokawake.ca The Smokin’ Birds

This legendary barbecue spot started as a roadside pop-up last year, but when something is this good, it has to stay! The Smokin’ Birds, run by Jennifer Dewasha (formerly of Café Boulud) and former regional chef of the Chase Hospitality Group Jane Macdonald, offers the kind of compact menu where you know every item is a winner. Try the pulled pork, smoked turkey breast or brisket sandwich topped with pineapple coleslaw at the new, permanent location, which just opened in May. You can find them at 3142 Muskoka Rd. 169 in Bala, but they’re only open from Friday to Sunday, so time

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to the yummy café with doughnuts and espresso, Jack & Stella offers something for the whole family. On Saturdays in the summer, chill out on the dock and listen to live music over coffee. You’ll feel as though you’re part of the community even if you’re just popping in for the day!

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Muskoka Mountainworks

Offering rock and ice rock guided climbing experiences, Muskoka Mountainworks is here to help you discover the beautiful regions of Ontario in an exhilarating and exciting way, alongside a professional guide. Adventurers have a variety of different options

to choose from, including paddling, swimming and tent camping, in addition to the climbing fun. For those looking to really hone in on their climbing skills, Muskoka Mountainworks also offers a few different workshops.

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Water Experience is the pinnacle of tranquility. This recent addition to the luxurious JW Marriott hotel aims to connect guests to the natural beauty of the area. The spa menu provides an abundant array of treatment and package options, promising to make your visit unforgettable.

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This eatery opened in 2021 to great fanfare, with lineups around the block for Gangnam Korea’s fried chicken. During its opening day alone, the Huntsville restaurant sold 250 bubble teas.

Many have driven down from neighbouring towns, including Orillia and North Bay, where Korean options are few. Owner Sunju Lee moved to Muskoka at 13, and now, with a family of her own, she’s excited to bring a taste of her heritage to the area for her kids to enjoy. The restaurant offers up not only stellar Korean fried chicken but a few other classic, must-try dishes, including dupbap, jap-chae, bulgogi and mozzadogs. Dig in!

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Spencer Newlands, formerly of Alo and Pearl Morrissette, and Tosh Agassiz, formerly of Canis and Bosk, teamed up to found the Fare Food Co. The company offers everything from private dining to cooking classes, but Fare Food’s Muskoka pop-up offers up smash burger, fried chicken, craft beer, cider and more. Open from June until Labour Day, you’ll find the pop-

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Creating the reality of a four-day workweek From Ontario to England, governments are toying with the idea of a shortened work schedule The five-day workweek is an anachronistic relic of a different time with different conditions.

Back in 1930, renowned economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that technological advances, slowed population growth, increasing capital and changing economic priorities would make three-hour shifts or a 15-hour workweek possible and desirable within 100 years.

Keynes cautioned, however, that the “age of leisure and abundance” could be met with dread: “For we have been trained too long to strive and not to enjoy. It is a fearful problem for the ordinary person, with no special talents, to occupy himself.”

We’re eight years from Keynes’s 100-year prediction. Technology has advanced. Population growth has slowed. Capital has increased, and environmental and social crises have led many to question economic priorities. So why are we still working hours similar to 70 years ago?

Part of the answer lies in the postwar adoption of

MAKING THE CASE IN ONTARIO A township in Ontario called Zorra, near London, was one of the first in the province to implement a four-day workweek permanently after what started as a pilot project.

Since then, the Ontario township of Springwater, in Simcoe County, implemented a four-day workweek pilot that began in April.

Two Ontario towns have tried a shortened workweek, but Toronto hasn’t yet

“consumerism” as an economic model. It may also relate to the concern Keynes raised: the “dread” that people won’t know how to occupy their leisure time.

But with so many people feeling overwhelmed by an out-of-whack work-life balance, the latter isn’t an insurmountable problem. Women, especially, are feeling the crunch.

Unlike in the 1950s, most have joined the workforce, but as in

those days, they still do most of the housekeeping and child care.

Because we’ve failed to reduce work hours gradually, as Keynes envisioned, we’re unlikely to achieve 15-hour workweeks by 2030. But environmental and social conditions have sparked a move toward a four-day workweek.

The biggest trial is in the U.K., where 3,300 workers at 70

companies recently started working four days a week with no loss in pay. The experiment will “measure the impact on productivity in the business and the well-being of its workers, as well as the impact on the environment and gender equality,” a Guardian article says.

Along with other benefits, like increased vacation time and flexibility and working from

home, shorter workweeks not only give people better lives, they’re also good for the environment. Fewer people commuting means reduced pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion.

The pandemic taught us it’s possible to rapidly shift our ways of thinking and acting, especially as they relate to work. It’s past time to recognize that life isn’t given meaning through excessive consumption and toil, but by having time to spend with friends and families and by pursuing interests outside of work. We may not achieve Keynes’s predicted 15hour workweeks by the end of this decade, but we can surely aim for a better balance.

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Radio host Kolter Bouchard on surviving cancer and a pandemic with his wife by his side Kolter Bouchard, radio host of Kolter & Meredith on 102.1 the Edge, has had a challenging couple of years. He underwent chemotherapy while also raising a newborn during the pandemic.

He’s now in remission, but through it all, he’s had his “rideor-die,” wife, Dominique Bouchard, by his side. Kolter shares how the pair met in school, their wild first date and their secret to marital success.

How they met

Dominique and I met at orientation for the Radio Television Arts program at Ryerson (now Toronto Metropolitan) University. We shared a media writing class on Thursdays, and I would always try to sit close to her. It took a few months, but around winter exams, I finally worked up the courage to invite her to my dorm.

Do I sound like a stalker? Yes. Was my plan successful? Also yes.

The first date

Our first official date was in 2010 at a St. Patrick’s Day party held

by Dominique’s childhood best friend, Juno-nominated artist Ceréna. We brought a thermos full of vodka-Sprite and shared it throughout the evening. When

the thermos ran dry, we paid another partygoer for shots. We were a bunch of rowdy 18-yearolds and one (or more than one) of the neighbours called the cops.

Dominique and I were more than a little intoxicated, and because we were afraid of going to jail, ran to the basement and hid in a

The kids

Two weeks before the start of the pandemic, we welcomed into the world our daughter Nia. Balancing careers and marriage

The last two years have been difficult given not only the pandemic, but also my cancer treatment (I’m in remission!), raising a newborn and cooperating a digital marketing business. We share a calendar and schedule almost every aspect

“When I asked her to marry me, I expected tears. Instead, she started laughing!” bathroom. By the time we were ready to leave, we realized the trains had stopped running, so we slept on a couch and used my shirt for a blanket.

The courtship

The day I met my [then future] mother-in-law, Denise, my car overheated. It was a thousand degrees outside, and between trying to repair my 1997 Pontiac Sunfire and the embarrassment I felt, I was sweating like a pig as I asked for a ride to the train station. Twelve years later, my mother-in-law barely remembers the event. But it’s burned into my memory, and to this day I still cringe.

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of our lives. It doesn’t sound super romantic, but having a handle on the need-to-dos allows us to focus on the wantto-dos. Also, having parents who are hungry to take their grandchild gives us muchneeded alone time.

The secret to success

Laughter. Dominique and I share an incredibly dark sense of humour, which is not only how we bond, but how we’ve overcome stressful experiences like relocating to Dubai, beating cancer and, most difficult of all, potty-training a two-year-old.

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From Shakespeare in the park to a celebration of Caribbean culture in the city and more The best events to check out in Toronto and beyond this month

The annual Shakespearaean production Dream in High Park is set to return to the outdoor ampitheatre beginning July 28.

This year’s production is the Bard’s romantic coming-of-age comedy As You Like It. The play features new music by Toronto musicians Serena Ryder, Kiran Ahluwalia, and Maryem Toller, along with production design by Shadowland Theatre. As You Like It is directed by Anand Rajaram and brought to life by a wonderfully lovable cast of actors and comedians.

The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) featuring the work of 400 juried artists will be returning to Nathan Phillips Square for the 61st edition on July 15–17. In addition to an incredible opportunity to check out a slew of work from hundreds of artists, the full program also features music, dance and food.

Highlights of the fair include professional visual artist Kando, who won Best of Art Fair 2020 in Montreal, and Sofia Escobar, 2022 Jurors Pick, from Toronto whose line-work illustrations offer an ongoing exploration of the relationship between space and habitat, as well as another Toronto artist Richard Ahnert, 2022 Jurors Pick, who offers incredible anthropomorphic paintings of animals in a high realism style.

Beloved music festival returns to Fort York for epic one-day hootenanny

One of the city’s most beloved and homegrown music and arts festivals, Field Trip, will return to its old stomping grounds at Fort York and Garrison Common this summer for a one-day event on July 9.

The music festival will feature headliners Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats along with a wonderful lineup of performers, including Peach Pit, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Lucy Dacus, the Halluci Nation, Valley, Busty and the Bass, the Rheostatics, the Rural Alberta Advantage, Haviah Mighty, Daisy the Great, Pierre Kwenders, Georgia Harmer and Ombiigizi. The event will also include local food purveyors, day camp programming for kids and an exhibition of music photography.

The city’s favourite festival of fringe theatre happenings returns

Toronto Fringe has revealed the full program and schedule for the 34th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival, running July 6 to 17 in venues across the city. This year’s live and in-person festival will feature 11 indoor venues across the city with 100 shows featuring drama, dance, comedy, musicals and solo shows.

The Toronto Fringe will also host free events and community activities at the popular Postscript Patio at the Tranzac Club, including the Opening Day Parade on July 6, the Fringe Artist Cabaret on July 8 and Youth Night on July 10, plus Kaeja d'Dance

activations, buskers, comedy night, community BBQs and more.

Highlights include PRUDE by Lou Campbell at Tarragon Theatre Solo Room, which is described as “a hilarious and highenergy blend of stand-up and drag.” As well as, Meatball Séance, by John Michael, playing at StreetCar Crowsnest Guloien Theatre.

Beer, good; music, good.

Why not turn that into a festival?

The 25th Toronto Festival of Beer runs this month from July 22 to 24 at Exhibition Place.

Music acts featured at the festival include NAS, Sam Roberts Band and the Strumbellas and the Revivalists and Matt Mays. More than 400 beers, including a spotlight on Prince Edward County breweries, and lots of great stories this year on beer will be featured.

SUNFEST Looking for an epic festival of music from around the world?

Look no further than Sunfest.

Located in London’s Victoria Park, the festival features four days, July 7 to 10, of music on five stages from an array of world music artists from across the globe as well as Canadian talent, such as Zaki Ibrahim, Laila Biali and Jeremy Ledbetter Trio. For info, go to Sunfest.on.ca.

Celebrating Caribbean culture in Toronto

One of the largest festivals in Canada, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival is back and set to draw thousands of people from across the city and around the world this month to celebrate freedom, diversity and inclusion.

This year, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival celebrates the 55th anniversary of the Grand Parade, which was first gifted to Canada by the Caribbean Community during Canada's centennial celebrations. The festival officially begins on July 7 and runs throughout the month culminating in the Grand Parade on July 30.

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SUMMERFOLK Torontonians love flocking north to Owen Sound for the annual Summerfolk festival. This year, the festival is scheduled for Aug. 19 to 21 at Kelso Beach and features many performers, including Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk, Matt Anderson, Le Vent du Nord and more. For info, go to Summerfolk.org.

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HILLSIDE FESTIVAL Always one of the most unique and well-run festivals in Ontario, Hillside takes over Guelph Lake Conservation Area for the weekend of July 22 to 24 with incredible music, art, food and community. This year’s top acts include Bahamas, Kinnie Starr, Donovan Woods and Cadence Weapon. For info, go to Hillsidefestival.ca.

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A family professional can also help you learn effective communication strategies.

THE COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE PROCESS A sensible way to deal with separation and marriage breakdown What is collaborative divorce?

Collaborative divorce is a recognized alternative to court when resolving issues arising from your separation. If you have children, a collaborative divorce can help you minimize the impacts of your separation on your children. Even if your situation is financially complex, and if there is high conflict and little trust between you and your former partner, a collaborative divorce can be right for you. Both you and your partner will work with a jointly-retained family professional and a financial professional – as well as with your own individual

lawyers. You will be able to deal with many of the emotional and psychological issues that can make a separation so much harder and more conflictual than it need be. The result will be that you and your partner are better placed to work cooperatively on all the practical details of parenting, property, and money. The whole process is designed to equip you with the full knowledge of your legal entitlements and empower you to reach a customized agreement that is right for your family.

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Could collaborative divorce be right for us?

Both you and your former partner must be committed to create a respectful separation process and agree not to start a court application. You must both be prepared to negotiate with goodwill and to see things from the other perspective. This can be hard when there is little trust and you and your partner have a history of conflict. The advantage of the collaborative process is that while conflicts arise during the process, you will have a family professional to talk to and help you stay on track.

If this sounds too idealistic, remember that conflict, anger and hurt are normal parts of separation. In the collaborative divorce process, you and your partner will learn effective communication strategies for listening and speaking without arguing. These are the same strategies you will need as you forge a new relationship as coparents. Remember that separation always involves give and take as you work together to create a new life for yourselves and your children.

How much will it all cost and how long will it take?

As with all separations and divorce, the time and cost depend in part on the complexity of your case. It also depends on both of you providing information to the professional team when it is needed and being prepared to make progress during each settlement meeting. With collaborative divorce, you share the cost of the family and financial professional, which creates cost savings.

You each pay for your own lawyer. Your collaborative team will be able to provide you with an estimate for the expected total cost and discuss ways to design the most time and cost-efficient

process. In some cases, it is possible to arrange for a flat fee.

How do I get started with a collaborative separation or divorce?

You and your partner can each arrange for individual consultations with collaboratively trained lawyers. Alternatively, you can start the process by working together with a collaboratively trained family or financial professional who can get to know you and provide you each with referrals to lawyers who will be a good match for you. You can find a listing of collaboratively trained professionals, including lawyers, family, and financial professionals on the Collaborative Divorce Toronto website.

Katherine MacDonald, B.A., J.D.

Katherine MacDonald is a family lawyer and mediator practicing in midtown Toronto.

She is trained in collaborative family law and serves as a Director of Collaborative Divorce Toronto.

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BIO Dr. Lewandowski is a graduate of New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry. He has worked as an instructor at the NYU Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry as well as in a hospital based dental clinic. Dr. Mostyn obtained her dental degree from The Faculty of Dentistry at James Cook University, Australia. Dr. Haley Frydrych received her dental degree from the University of Toronto.

• Do you wear dentures? Many people over the age of 65 use some form of removable denture. While the majority of dentures fit well, some always move, lift and cause discomfort. These people may choose not to wear them. This may lead to difficulty chewing and lack of confidence in social interactions. There is also a strong link between overall good health and proper oral care.

• Dental implants can help. Dental implants can restore comfort and confidence and help people love their dentures again. A dental implant has two parts: a metal root that is secured to the jaw bone and an abutment. The abutment is a specifically-made part that will securely anchor your denture in place preventing movement. Implants are so versatile that they can replace a single tooth or a bridge, eliminate the need for a removable partial denture or even secure complete full-mouth dentures. Implants are safe and have a proven track record for long-term success. When using implants to replace a single tooth, neighbouring teeth do not need to be used as anchors for the replacement making it a very conservative choice in many cases.

Dental implants do not require any special care other than routine dental visits. Age is not a factor in the success of dental implants. Most people in good

health are excellent candidates.

• Do you have broken or missing teeth? One Visit Porcelain Crowns may be right for you. A full or partial crown is used to replace or strengthen a broken tooth. When a tooth is filled multiple times throughout a patient’s life, the critical tooth structure necessary for the tooth to be strong and function well may be lost. Many of these teeth break and require restoring. Options usually include very large fillings or crowns. Fillings fit inside the tooth and require original tooth structure to hold it all together.

If part or all of the original tooth has been lost, then a full coverage crown may be a better option. There are many different materials and methods that may be used to make full coverage crowns. With digital technology, we can make a direct 3D image of the broken tooth from the patient’s mouth, design the new tooth (crown) on the computer chairside and have the new tooth made in the office. These crowns are beautiful, strong and functional and are permanently placed in the patient’s mouth in one visit.

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In case you haven’t heard by now, one of the most popular food festivals south of the border is making its way to Toronto this summer. Smorgasburg originated in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and success saw it expand to editions in Jersey City, Miami and Los Angeles. Toronto is the most recent stop on its North American tour, with an eight-week stint beginning July 23. Vendors are local and diverse,

with cuisine offerings ranging from Singaporian coffee to Japanese gyukatsu (katsu sandos, a Japanese sandwich made from fried pork, cabbage and tonkatsu sauce) to Filipino-Canadian pizzas. Thanks to former Post City web editor Suresh Doss, the festival will be taking over the waterfront every Saturday afternoon this summer, with plans to expand for a longer stint next year.

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Things are getting hot with celebrity chefs Rob Rossi and Craig Harding reserve for plating. Julienne the rest of the zucchinis into medium-sized pieces.

• In a mixing bowl add the 100g of the tempura flour and the 100ml of sparkling water and mix. You want a thin tempura batter. Add a pinch of salt. Mix in the julienned zucchinis.

• In a heavy bottomed pot, add around 2 inches of oil and heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully add the zucchini and deep fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the colour is golden brown.

• Remove fried zucchinis from the pot, and place onto a plate lined with a paper towel. Lightly season with salt.

• Grab a plate or small platter and place the uncooked thin coin zucchini slices in a circle as the base of the dish. Add the tempura zucchini on top and sprinkle with a pinch of Espelette dry pepper. Chop a few leaves of fresh mint and gently place over the dish.

• Remove the hot honey from the stove and drizzle the hot honey over the tempura. Hit with a quick squeeze of lemon. Lastly, finely grate some pecorino cheese on top.

L-R Open Fire hosts Chefs Rob Rossi and Craig Harding, Zucchini Fritti with Hot Honey and Pecorino

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

This perfect summer recipe is light and packed full of delicious flavours. Chef Harding recommends purchasing Japanese tempura flour as it makes the process much quicker, and it tastes great. Simmering your own hot honey takes the recipe to a whole other level, adding a depth of flavour and heat that brings it all together.

Espelette spice has become a favourite of the chefs that adds a subtle flavour of sweet and smokiness.

Zucchini Fritti with Hot Honey and Pecorino Ingredients: - 100g Japanese tempura flour - 100mL sparkling water - 2 green & 2 yellow zucchinis - 4 fresh habanero peppers - 1 cup of honey - Oil, for frying

- Salt - A few leaves of fresh mint - Espelette dry pepper - Lemon - Pecorino cheese

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PIES DE RÉSISTANCE We asked comedian Colin Mochrie to sample the city’s best pies for throwing or eating. We won’t bore you with the details of which pies are most aerodynamic — instead what follows is Colin’s pick for T.O’s fruit pie champion.

BLUEBERRY MABEL’S “Blueberry is very healthy.

We should all have blueberries in our diet. And that pie is very nice. The pastry is good, almost like a biscuit kind of crust.

The berries are really nice.

It seems like the right amount of sweetness.

It’s a very well-made pie.”

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“That’s very nice, because sometimes rhubarb can be very, very sweet. But this is just right, and the strawberry comes out after the rhubarb, which is very nice. It has a nice nose to it, smells very nice.”

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Add ice cream to it and, because it’s a runnier pie, it’s pretty nostalgic.

My mother made all of her pies runny, and the kids would have pie ice cream soup.”

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“Nice, classic apple pie.

It’s a very strong crust.

It stays firm, doesn’t break. It’s not runny, the apples have a firmness to them. They’re the right amount of sweet.

It’s a good, classic pie.

Pleasing to look at, lovely to taste.”

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“It’s very pretty. I admire the presentation, and how it all stays together. There’s a taste in it I can’t quite identify, and it has a very strong aftertaste.”

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“In my opinion, I do find raspberry pies very sweet. I think this would be great with a nice scoop of ice cream. It would complement the flavour very nicely.”

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“It has a very nice presentation. I love that the filling is staying within the crust.

And, the crust seems to stay fairly together when you cut into it, and the addition of the sugar on top is very nice.”

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“It’s flaky. It’s good, it’s very sweet. The crust is crunchy, which is very nice. I like a good crust. The crust can, in some cases, make or break the pie. I very much admire the artistry that went into making it.”

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THE HOT LIST The hardest reservations to secure in Toronto

Prime Seafood Palace

Matty Matheson’s latest restaurant is six years in the making. 944 Queen St. W. Le Select Bistro

The iconic French restaurant is back and freshly reopened, with a menu full of classic favourites and new creations.

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L-R: Tuna crudo at Wilma Snack Bar; Charcoal Biryani’s Hemant Bhagwani

Recently, Drake stopped into this Lebanese restaurant and bought everyone in the space a shot. 131 Bloor St. W. Alo

1. Valerie

Hotel X’s latest installation is a three-storey ode to the Roaring Twenties, remixed with sleek, modern interiors. Go for the one-of-akind cocktails and Adrian Niman–crafted menu, and stay for the Instagram-worthy decor and showstopping view of the Toronto skyline. Located on the 27th through 29th floors, the food offerings are Niman’s take on sushi, with a fun, modern twist. Of course, fresh flavours take the front seat on the creative menu, complemented by cocktails with sake, gin and vodka bases that are almost too pretty to drink. Each floor offers a different experience, with the first serving as a live music venue, the second operating as a full-service dinner space, and the rooftop terrace acting as a cocktail bar that’s available for private parties.

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2. Tenny’s

This is the third iteration of the Parkdale space. It started as Tennessee Tavern before transforming into Gianna’s, a spot for Detroit-style pizza. Now, it’s back as an ode to the Tennessee Tavern, complete with live music, Southern comfort food and an extensive cocktail menu. Stop by for the live music and stay for the food and drinks, with a menu offering everything from small plates and sandwiches to fully loaded burgers and desserts. Pub food favourites include nachos, ballpark pretzels, wings and, for all the Tennessee Tavern stans, perogies. There’s even a milkshake machine, but it’s not for whipping up what you think. It’s for blending the

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frothiest, iciest cocktails, like iced tea or a cucumber smash — perfect for the summer season. 1554 Queen St. W. 3. Wilma Snack Bar

Taking over the former Crosley’s space on the Ossington strip, Wilma Snack Bar offers visitors a cosy place to connect with friends and enjoy good food and drinks. The impressive lineup of snacks pays homage to Italian fare, offering menu items like finocchiona and prosciutto di Parma fresh off the slicer. There’s also a raw bar that offers up oysters and tuna crudo alongside spring vegetables and vitello tartare ‘Piedmontese.’

The most appealing part, though, is that Wilma’s snack menu rotates weekly and includes mouth-watering dishes like duck liver crostini, fried artichokes and papaya.

Arugula is served with cacio e pepe vinaigrette, and grilled maitake mushrooms are seasoned with chili condimento and lime.

The snack selection at Wilma can be paired with an extensive cocktail menu that is populated by beer and wine (including a difficult-to-find selection of orange wine) and one-of-a-kind spins on traditional cocktails.

214 Ossington Ave. 4. Charcoal Biryani

Charcoal Biryani is the latest restaurant to be added to restaurateur Hemant Bhagwani’s long list of successful eateries, including Popa, Amaya and Egg Bird. The new spot, according to Bhagwani, is Toronto’s first “Turkish-Indian crossover.” He calls it a “good marriage,” with India already having a heavy

influence on Turkish and Persian cooking.

Menu highlights include the Turkish kebab rolls with chili sauce, served with fries and the biryani, which, Bhagwani says, is where the Turkish-Indian crossover takes place. With four types on the menu, including a vegetarian option, the biryani is served with spicy salsa, cucumber raita and a Turkish salad.

Additional Indian dishes include the butter chicken curry and smoked saag paneer, each served with rice, raita and mixed pickle.

1595 Bayview Ave. 5. The Kettle

This new halal restaurant serves up everything from kebabs and curries to wings and pies.

The name is meant to represent the very important chai tea culture in India, which is often enjoyed alongside street food eats, known as chaat. The upscale vibe melds Indian street food with Canadian comfort food classics in a cool interior typical of Queen West haunts — think exposed brick, shiplap-lined walls, low light and leather bench seating. Skip the flight to South Asia and try the Mumbai bhel chaat, which is made from puffed rice, tomato, onion, chili and coriander. If you’re looking for something a little more familiar, samosa chaat might be more your speed. It’s deep-fried and filled with masala potato, mango, house-made chutney and sev, which is a popular Indian snack food consisting of small pieces of crunchy noodles made from chickpea flour paste, seasoned with turmeric, cayenne and ajwain before being deep-fried in oil.

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Osteria Giulia

David Minicucci and Rob Rossi serve up some of the city’s most coveted Italian food.

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This rooftop patio is the YongeEglinton place to be this summer. 2388 Yonge St. Don Alfonso 1890

This Michelin chef–helmed restaurant officially unveiled its new digs inside the Westin Harbour Castle. 1 Harbour Sq. Bernhardts

Complete with a must-see back patio, Bernhardts is operated by the team behind Montreal’s Joe Beef and Vilda’s.

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Greek dishes are served in an upscale setting with an Instagram-worthy patio at this longtime favourite.

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Voted T.O.’s best restaurant of 2022 by chefs across the city.

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The Patrick Kriss–helmed hot spot will always capture a spot on the top reservations list.

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Natural selection From Le Select to Toronto Beach Club, Hanif Harji is remaking Toronto one restaurant at a time

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Before a wall of bottles and opposite an army of vintage shoes, Hanif Harji sits behind his massive desk as his phone lights up like a Canada Day sky. Harji, who owns 20 restaurants and 20 more Miss Jones cannabis dispensaries, has 1,240 staff, and if he isn’t the city’s premier restaurateur, he could still sabre a champagne bottle from his Scale Hospitality headquarters on Wellington Street and have its cork hit four hot spots he owns.

“The city has matured. We have the Michelin Guide coming in and restaurants in Toronto can compete with anywhere in the world—New York, Miami, L.A., anywhere,” says Harji, ignoring his phone, which is a true sign of confidence. “This summer, I’m working harder than I ever have and balancing price increases with consumer appetite to spend, but diners are also in a really good mood and there’s a positivity, almost an appreciation, that we’re seeing in all of our restaurants.”

His restaurants include such buzzy staples as Patria, Byblos, Lapinou, Pink Sky, the Miller Tavern and more, but one of the main reasons behind all of his phone fireworks on a summer Friday is the reopening of Le Sélect Bistro, the buzziest reservation in town. Le Sélect, which was opened by Frederic Geisweiller and Jean-Jacques

Quinsac in 1977, was equal parts Algonquin round table, local watering hotel and New York City’s Pastis. However, when the original owners found their rent no longer tenable, a huge void was created where gossip and intelligent French food could be found. New owner David Aisenstat, former CEO of the Keg, approached Harji, and together they helped reinstate a Toronto touchstone—judging by Harji’s cellphone, the response has already been deafening.

“There’s a trueness to it.

Everything about that place is designed with love,” says Harji, who adds that he kept the bones of the original and much of its menu, including classic French bistro fare like escargot, duck l’orange and cassoulet. “Who are we to come in and think we can do better? We wanted to stay true to what it represents to so many people, and David believes in the same thing we do: building things that will last.”

Building things, however, has become so fraught in our postCOVID era of discontent that not only does Harji have to deal with inflation, where price increases on everything from gasoline to fish have made profit margins tight, but also a shrinking labour force. To combat the crisis, he’s started the Scale Learning Lab, which enlists

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Come and see what’s happening at Central Eglinton Community Centre!

SUMMER DAY CAMP For children ages 4 to 12 years

July 4 – September 2, 2022 Offering 2 destinations per week Such as Ripley’s Aquarium, AGO, ROM and High Park Zoo! Offering games, sports, swimming/water play Please contact Lenard at 416-392-0511 ext 225

Space is limited.

Summer-In-The-Park For ages 12 months to 5 years accompanied by a parent/caregiver Mondays and Wednesdays July 11 – 27 OR Tuesdays and Thursdays July 12 – 28 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

June Rowlands Park Offering a music circle, crafts and stories in a well-shaded part of June Rowlands Park.

Hanif Harji, the Toronto restaurateur behind some of the city’s most popular eateries

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Sushi at Akira Back

AKIRA BACK The Bisha Hotel’s eponymous sushi spot is helmed by one of Japan’s most famous Michelin-starred chefs.

80 Blue Jays Way PHILOXENIA Located in Thornhill, this Greek eatery attracts city-dwellers and locals alike who are searching for a taste of the fresh seafood.

8199 Yonge St. BAR CHICA One of King West’s latest late-night spots serves elevated tapas and craft cocktails, branded as Patria’s little sister restaurant.

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rash of dispensaries has become absurd, needs time to mature.

“Cannabis is here to stay, and I feel good about the business. We just need to ride it out for a couple of years and hope the market adjusts itself,” says Harji, whose upscale Miss Jones shops aim to recreate the Starbucks environment for soccer moms and not only sell dime bags and eights (quantities of cannabis) but also yoga mats and hoodies.

Longevity again is the common theme around Harji, who got his start in restaurants opening a Second Cup while he was still in university, and he says his drive to make something unique and authentic in the city is real. Born in Tanzania, he was raised by a homemaker and a TTC cleaner, and his household was loving with brilliant food, but he never had a silver spoon.

At 48, and this could be part of his passion for Le Sélect, he sometimes sounds as if he’s thinking about his legacy.

“I’m not interested in of-themoment. Lasting power is the only thing that interests me,” he says. “My commitment to doing things right has gotten more intense as I’ve gotten older, but when it all comes together at a moment in time in a restaurant, it breathes life into me. I’m fortunate to be in the place that I am.”

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previously inexperienced workers and teaches them how to work in upscale hospitality, with a guaranteed job after class. True to form, he’s creating a solution to a problem he couldn’t have predicted but needs to solve to keep restaurants running all over town.

“A good restaurant will make 12 per cent profit, and a really well-run restaurant might do 15 per cent — if they have the right volume and rent.

Most restaurants, however, run a five to eight per cent margin,” Harji explains. “When costs go up, that downward compression is taxing on restaurants, not just us, but everyone, and this is all over the world. I just hope consumers see it at the grocery store and understand this is a product of the world we live in today.”

Despite this challenging environment, Harji can’t stop expanding. He has a luxe sushi restaurant with Antonio Park opening on the 51st floor of the Manulife Centre this fall and a Caribbean restaurant called Miss Likklemore’s in the works. All this, and weed.

He says his business partner Terry Tsianos introduced him to the notion of selling cannabis and that industry, where huge Canadian public cannabis companies keep finding new stock market bottoms and the

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Foxies, a locally-owned, sister-run enterprise, opened as an online bakeshop in 2018, serving up fourounce (or quarter-pound) stuffed cookies in flavours like cinnamon snickerdoodle, Nutella and Oreo, which captured hearts and tastebuds across the country. But, now, the bakery has expanded, officially opening the doors to its first brick-and-mortar location at the end of May. Complete with whimsical walls splashed in hot pink and other brightly-coloured decorations, including a sprinkle bench feature wall lined with photos of the bakery’s creations, Foxies held its official opening on May 21.

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The click-and-order, custom-lettered doughnut business, Letterbox Doughnuts, opened its first storefront after two years of online ordering success. According to owners Jon and Priom Oliver, the dough is handmade fresh daily and contains no artificial preservatives. The unique flavours and designs come from the glaze, which you can customize by colour and style – with unique patterns like the spacethemed galaxy or ombre-esque marble. The doughnut itself is plain, but the glaze flavour options include classic chocolate, raspberry lemon or white chocolate with a rotating menu of seasonal, limited-edition flavours.

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Plant-based eater or not, you’ll find it tough to turn down this midtown vegan bakery’s sweets, like chocolate banana muffins, Portuguese tarts or the fan favourite: Nutella cream pie which features a gluten-free almond cake base, topped with a generous cloud of cashew cream and torched marshmallows, drizzled with vegan Nutella. There are also sandwiches and packaged meals available. The deli started as a pop-up and was so popular that the owner, Emily De Beus, decided to open a permanent location.

De Beus is known for her first vegan business, Sausage Party Toronto.

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Your new favourite croissant isn’t French, although it does draw some inspiration from the Parisians who have perfected the fan-favourite pastry. Hazukido is the new bakery serving up a unique twist on the croissant, guided by the shokunin spirit of Japan. The technique uses only the finest ingredients to produce the perfect pastry complement to a morning coffee or an afternoon stroll. A Japanese croissant uses an exclusive folding technique that creates a uniquely Hazukido honeycomb texture, making for a perfectly golden crunch with every bite.

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The inside scoop As ice cream season arrives in the city, these are the four must-try cold spots

by Erica Commisso

Clockwise from left: An artisanal ice cream bar at Bar32, Happy Sundae’s cold brew affogato and a cone from Ice Creamonology

Bar32 pop-up is spending the summer at 3 Macpherson Ave. in the Summerhill neighbourhood.

3 Macpherson Ave. Ice Creamonology

Having taken over the space formerly occupied by Lick It Gelato, Ice Creamonology officially opened in March, having launched last year as a pop-up. The 500-square-foot ice cream shop is run by owner Onur Yilmaz, who trained and worked as a chef in Turkey before immigrating to Canada and studying culinary management at George Brown College. “My wife and I come from southern Turkey, where we have at least eight months of summer, and ice cream is one thing you need to eat every day or you’ll never cool down!”

Yilmaz says with a laugh. “We have so many good memories of eating ice cream, and I love to make it. I combine my culinary skills with making ice cream, and that’s one of the reasons it’s pretty popular — my flavour combinations are unique.” There are eight classic flavours that are a permanent fixture, including Turkish coffee, Turkish

pistachio, roasted hazelnut, chocolate fudge brownies, Tahitian vanilla, blueberry and white chocolate cheesecake, coconut cream and mango sorbet (which are both vegan) and the most popular flavour, Black Sea tea, which packs an aromatic punch that’s similar to Earl Grey.

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Toronto entrepreneur Angela Phung took ice cream season to the next level with her latest venture, Happy Sundae. Phung, who also operates aka.the store, recently debuted her new dessert boutique to the King West crowd, serving up farm-to-table scoops with fresh and unique toppings. “Happy Sundae is a little happy place located at 85 Portland St. Toronto,” the website reads. “Aka, King West’s newest ice cream dessert heaven, specializing in soft-serve ice cream and a wide range of toppings. Whether it’s in a cone or cup, our Sweet Artists are ready to create your next dessert masterpiece because everyday [sic] is a Happy Sundae.” Of course, in typical Phung fashion, the shop is nothing if not trendy,

complete with a graffiti wall and Instagram-worthy floral accents.

The decorations serve as the perfect backdrop to each Sweet Art of the Day creation, crafted in sundaes or colourful flavoured cones in flavours like s’mores sundae and orange Creamsicle.

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Ice cream takes on a whole new persona at this dessert shop where ice cream is — you guessed it — rolled. Offerings include pre-selected combinations like blueberry cheesecake and birthday cake, but create-your-own options are also available with bases like pistachio, mango and coffee and a huge array of toppings from fresh fruit to coconut shavings to condensed milk. The concept of rolling ice cream is also called stir-fried ice cream and has roots in Thailand, where it’s typically sold by street vendors. It’s laid out very thinly on a metal, platelike surface and then scraped into rolls, and the process makes each bite just a bit creamier than traditionally scooped ice cream.

Milkshakes and bubble-rolled waffles are also on the menu.

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With ice cream season in full swing, two sisters from Port Carling have scooped out their corner of the Toronto market with their Instagram-worthy shop, Bar32. Sisters Sydney and Chloe Carron took their sweet treats from pop-ups in Port Carling to a Toronto pop-up on Macpherson Ave., where they serve handmade, artisanal ice cream bars in weekly rotating flavours alongside a wide variety of scoop flavours. The list of flavour offerings can be found on the website. Inside the space, the walls are decorated with cute, family-style photos on a gallery wall, and a block-letter decoration displaying the prices for scoops and bars. Bar32 originated as a Port Carling warm weather special, popping up last summer to serve the handmade bars out of a renovated, ice cream-ready trailer the sisters operated in Muskoka. Last summer, Chloe and Sydney partnered with The Maddie Project to create a unique, blueberry-based bar that sent all proceeds to the charity, which supports youth mental health initiatives in the Muskoka community. The

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Over the last few years, there’s been a shift in the restaurant industry, with certain restaurants across the city moving to a new wages model, where tipping is eliminated from the dining experience.

Now, Barque is following suit.

The Roncesvalles smokehouse, which opened in 2011, joins a growing list of Toronto restaurants, from Marben to Richmond Station, that have revamped their staffing policies in recent years.

A sign posted at the self-described “refined BBQ” restaurant revealed that the tip-free model was put into effect last month. The same sign was then implemented as a pop-up on the restaurant’s website. After noting that the prices on the menu reflect the full price of food (outside, of course, taxes), Barque revealed the reason for their switch.

“We believe all restaurant employees should be able to afford living in the city where they work,” the sign reads. “The starting wage at Barque, $22.25, is above the Toronto rate calculated by the Ontario Living Wage Network. Our cost of fairly compensating staff (including paid sick days, personal days and health benefits) will be fully factored into our menu prices. Any gratuity is appreciated, but completely unnecessary.”

Some Reddit users were excited by the change and were quick to point out other restaurants in the city that have adopted the same model, like

Bar Isabel. Others were quick to point out Barque’s history of respecting its employees: “I worked there years ago briefly. They were great people and it caught me off guard as I was still young and was used to being abused in the kitchen,” wrote another user. Instead they were beyond welcoming and would often ask for my input even though it was my first week. Great food and great people.”

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believe all restaurant employees should be able to afford living in the city where they work.”

The menu at Barque, which includes smoked chicken wings, fried okra chips, smoked branzino and a Beyond Meat kebab, remains unchanged, except for the increased prices to reflect wages and the no-tip policy. The restaurant has enjoyed success in its decade-long stay in the west end, expanding to include a full-service events arm, called Barque Events, in 2012 and the Barque Butcher Bar in May of 2015. Today, the team calls the space a combination of a retail shop, bar, restaurant and butcher.

Barque is located at 299 Roncesvalles Ave.

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If you’re looking for a chic date spot or somewhere to celebrate a special occasion with a larger group, dinner at Project: Fish will not disappoint. The menu is expansive, with tons of sashimi and specialty roll options you’ve never had before, like the 10piece Sesame Bomb roll, which has a unique mix of crabmeat, shrimp, cucumber, black tobiko and avocado. Sweeten your visit with a scoop of ice cream with flavour options that include green tea, black sesame, mango or strawberry mocha.

The menu boasts an impressive list of chef ’s specials, too, like omakase boxes, which range in

size from six pieces to a fullblown sushi platter, as well as the hand-pressed and flame-seared roll selections. The restaurant even offers its own take on tacos, adding to the Project: Fish experience.

Although the wine and beer list is small (only select red and whites and Sapporo or Asahi bottles on hand), the sake menu stands out. With a variety of unique flavour combinations varying in sweetness, there is something to suit everyone’s taste. Try the Izumi Sake Politan, a boldly tart cranberry lime flavour, or the Momo Sake, which is a Japanese peach flavour.

Swing by the 16 Park Home Ave. spot every day for Project: Fish’s unique sushi experience and, while you’re at it, sit on the newly opened patio when the weather is nice.

Gourmet shop Sweet Potato arrives on Bayview When the Sweet Potato, the organic grocer found in the Junction, first opened its doors back in 2007, it was well ahead of its time. This was before oat milk lattes were on every menu, Tofurkey was easy to find on grocery shelves and plant-based meant more than just the bottom of a garden. Now that organic, healthy food is more popular than ever, the Sweet Potato is meeting the demand by expanding into its second location.

This grocer is all about accessibility. The Sweet Potato caters to everyone following vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets, and it’s all without the overthe-top pricing typically found with high-quality food.

“I was raised by a single mom who was really into organics and health foods, like, 30 years ahead of the trend,” says CEO Digs Dorfman, “and I watched

over the years as health foods became a privilege of the wealthy.”

That’s why the Sweet Potato, according to Dorfman, is focused on finding food that is sourced both “cleanly and ethically as possible,” while also being grown as close to home as possible and made accessible to an entire community.

The Sweet Potato’s second location is preparing to open this November near Bayview and Eglinton, just “a hop, skip and a jump” from where Dorfman went to high school. He labels the Leaside-Bayview area as a “very strong, tight-knit community” that mirrors the neighbourhood of the original location in the Junction.

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The cool, upscale spot offers a space suited for a work lunch or bite with friends, with a menu that opts for quality over quantity. In terms of ambience, the huge windows offer plenty of sunlight for an open concept vibe that’s accented by hanging and wall-installed greenery as well as dangling light fixtures.

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The 905’s best brunch is coming to Leaside Ramona’s Kitchen, a busy brunch fave, is hitting the Bayview strip by Zakiya Kassam

A breakfast poutine featuring Ramona’s Kitchen’s famous three potato mix

If you’re in the mood for a Benny, Ramona’s Kitchen has got you covered. Located at 7355 Bayview Ave. in Thornhill, Ramona’s Kitchen serves up traditional breakfast with a non-traditional twist, including 11 unconventional renditions of eggs Benedict, omelettes, frittatas, French toast, pancakes, breakfast poutine and an especially intriguing breakfast hot dog dubbed the Morning Frankfurter. Most dishes come with a side of Ramona’s signature tri-coloured home fries, made up of sweet, Yukon and Chilean purple potatoes.

In addition to its all-day breakfast/brunch menu, Ramona’s Kitchen also has a comprehensive lunch and dinner menu. So there’s something for everybody, even “I’m not really an eggs person” people.

At one point in time, Ramona’s Kitchen was one of the only dedicated brunch spots on Bayview, says owner Carlo Carlucci. Before opening Ramona’s Kitchen in 2015, Carlucci would host family brunches at his own home for lack of better options.

“The reason we opened up is we live in the neighbourhood,” he says. “We always thought it would be great to have a breakfast place on Bayview because every time we came out to go for breakfast there was nothing on Bayview at that time.”

These days, brunch is a popular notion and new

spots are cropping up periodically, but there is no breakfast quite like a Ramona’s Kitchen’s breakfast.

“We’ve been in the same location for seven years,” says Carlucci. “We’re doing fairly good. We were one of the top breakfast places in the GTA for a few years.”

Meanwhile, a new location of Ramona’s Kitchen is in the works. The new location at 1608 Bayview Ave. is slated to open its doors sometime in September. Carlucci will be managing the new location

“We

want it to be on Bayview. We don’t want to go anywhere else right now.”

in Leaside, while Ramona herself (yes, she’s real!), will manage the Thornhill location. Both locations will have the same menu.

“We want it to be on Bayview. We don’t want to go anywhere else right now,” says Carlucci. “Ramona’s Kitchen is a mom-and-pop shop. We don’t want to open up all over the place.”

In the meantime, you can pop into the Thornhill location for brunch, lunch or dinner from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

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Summer is just around the corner and many people are looking forward to getting away for the cottage season. Packing the right cottage safety essentials is a great way to prevent many common safety hazards before it's too late.

“It takes an extra two minutes to toss something like bug spray or sunscreen into your bag, but those two minutes can save you from a week of feeling uncomfortable,” explains Diamond & Diamond’s Managing Partner, Sandra Zisckind.

As the largest personal injury firm in Canada, Diamond and Diamond has seen the aftermath of many cottage weekends gone wrong. When packing for the cottage this season, be sure to pack the following five items that can help make your cottage experience a safe one: 1. Life jackets Even if you think you know how to swim, life jackets are essential while in an unknown body of

water. In particular, lake water is hard to predict as the wake from boats can even challenge experienced swimmers who are used to calm waters. “More often than not, a lifejacket will save all patrons out on the water from potentially harmful situations,” commented Isaac Zisckind, Partner at Diamond & Diamond. If you’re planning to head out on a boat, it’s essential to make sure that you pack a life jacket for everyone that will be joining you.

2. Sunscreen, ball caps and sunglasses Ample sunshine is typically a byproduct of a great weekend at the cottage; however, too much sunshine can also damage your skin and eyes if you are not properly prepared. Be sure to pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a baseball cap or visor to ensure that you’re ready for the sun should it choose to make an appearance. Most people spend hours outside at the cottage. As a

result, heatstroke and other heatrelated injuries can pose serious risks for vacationers who don't take the sun seriously.

3. Bug spray / bug nets Many cottages are situated in forests, along tree lines, or near the shores of a lake. All of these locations are prime mosquito and tick habitats! Not only are ticks and mosquitos annoying, but they can also carry many diseases.

When you’re heading outdoors while at the cottage, be sure to use bug spray and bug nets when possible to avoid bug bites.

4. Fire extinguisher All cottages should come with one or more fire extinguishers; however, it’s never a bad idea to pack one when you’re heading to the cottage for the first time. With the prevalence of wood stoves and numerous bonfires, cottages can be a prime spot for a harmless fire to turn into something much worse. As Diamond & Diamond’s

Partner, Jeremy Diamond says, “It takes a second to pack a fire extinguisher to prevent an injury that can haunt you for the rest of your life.”

5. First aid kit Finally, make sure you have a first aid kit with you at all times when at the cottage. It is a good idea to keep one kit in your vehicle if you plan to move around the area and a second kit in the cottage. Your first aid kit should be well-stocked with bandaids, disinfectants, gauze, sting suave, and peroxide.

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six per cent is required to approve the sale, so the club turned down the offer. The land is in high demand, and the price keeps rising as developers are desperate to build more homes and residents are even more desperate to buy them. But the members voted against the sale again in 2022, although it’s only a matter of time before another developer tries again — maybe this time for $2 million a member!

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Let’s start with small spaces: try extending the inside of your home to the outside with a tiled floor, so that guests aren’t walking on the concrete of your condo balcony with bare feet. Even with a small balcony, you can try tucking away a little loveseat in the corner or, with even more limited space, a bistro set so that there’s some seating there. For slightly larger balconies, an ethanol fireplace will go a long way. It’ll extend the lifespan of your outdoor space and your ability to entertain outdoors into the fall and spring.

For larger spaces: Treat your backyard like you would your

Extend your living room into the backyard to create flow

living room. If you have a patio or an interlocking stone floor, treat it like your living space and put down an outdoor rug to ground that space. And lots of green space: as much as you can, to open up the space.

How can they make the most of their indoor space?

If you love to entertain, but you have limited space, I always tell people to get furniture that actually works with their space.

What I mean by that is, if you're in a condo, buy condoappropriate furniture, don't try to take your grandmother's dining room table. Having said that, being able to buy furniture,

complementary colour — try a rust, a gold or a yellow instead. It will give you a nice flow of colour through the home without being too on-the-nose.

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How can homeowners ensure some privacy outdoors while hosting?

Use light, bright colours. And everyone loves a glossy white kitchen, but for me, with fingertips and spills and everything else, you really have to be on top of it. So I suggest a matte finish instead; it’s much more elevated and refined. If you have the space and the brightness from natural light, it can accommodate a bold statement, such as a hunter green or deep emerald kitchen.

And with so many open concept layouts, I see people trying to tie together spaces with the same colour throughout — they’ll buy a painting with orange in it and then get an orange pillow to go on their grey couch.

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

Follow along on Post City’s Instagram @streetsoftoronto every Thursday for more.

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Yonge Street was at the height of its bustling and lively glory in the 1970s. The central artery of the city was an eclectic mix of bars, music venues, theaters, fast food joints, small retail shops and even smaller book shops.

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2,221 likes Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Canada’s first indoor mall, was the answer to the city’s growing suburban population.

Lines of customers gathered on its opening day in 1964, and before noon all of its 6,500 parking spots were filled!

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Before the entire block was demolished by Eaton’s to make way for the chain’s flagship store and mall, the Eaton Centre, this was the view facing southwest down Yonge from Dundas in August 1972.

The epic downtown skyline is always an incredible sight to behold from the shores of the Toronto Islands.

Many present-day, and very notable, fixtures hadn’t yet made their marks in this photograph from 1963.

509 likes On March 29, 1966, a 24-year-old Muhammad Ali defeated Toronto’s George Chuvalo during their World Heavyweight title fight at Maple Leaf Gardens. Ali would go on to praise Chuvalo, saying, “He is the toughest fighter I ever fought.”

946 likes A Presidents’ Conference Committee (PCC) Streetcar passes by the brand new Nathan Phillips Square in 1965.

Before the square was constructed, the area, once known as St. John’s Ward, was home to the city’s first Chinatown.

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