Village Post November 2024

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A vehicle is stolen in Toronto every 50 minutes — see what the data reveals about your neighbourhood in our annual crime issue 25

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

The city’s 377 most respected counsel chosen by their peers

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Jeanne Beker scouted the city’s best preppy fashion, drawing inspiration from the classroom to the stable 61

Musical power couple Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida share the secret to 25 years of marriage in harmony 65

We enlisted chef Anthony Rose to track down the juiciest, most legendary ribs in the city 71

Mark McKinney back with new show

Acclaimed actor, comedian and all around funny guy, Mark McKinney, of Toronto sketch comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall and Superstore fame, has a new TV show on CTV all about hobbies and the fanatical community that partakes. Mark McKinney Needs a Hobby airs on Wednesday nights.

What inspired the creation of this new show dedicated to hobbies?

It was a gradual realization. I remember walking on the Danforth and just passing a hobby store and remembering that I was into models and toy soldiers when I was a kid. The next thing I knew, I was out $150 worth of models, and I still haven't taken it out of the bag. That was four years ago, but two years ago was a writers’ strike, and there was just this quiet, and it was like, “Well, who am I when I'm not working?”

And I realized I needed a hobby from my original hobby, which was improv comedy.

And do all these groups have their own quirky communities?

Oh yes. You go birding and you meet all the birders. They all showed up. They turned up at this regular meet-up in Hamilton called Birds and Beers that you'll see in the episode. And you know, the medieval re-enactors go out three or four times a year and they go to Italy. They all go together and they build armour and teach each other sword fighting.

What was most interesting?

The barbershop quartet people. They all

have day jobs. But they have this outfit called the Aristocrats, and they travel to these big conventions and talk about community. Did you know that there's an 80acre summer spot up north that is called Harmony Ranch, and it's entirely populated by people who do barbershop quartet singing?

What did you find most challenging in your first season?

Well, I put the birding app on my phone. I would love to get back to sing with the Aristocrats. I'm really interested in following up singing and dancing and bodyboarding in the waves. It's kind of like when I was on tour with Kids in the Hall. Every time we go to a city I'd be in, like, you know, Columbus, Ohio, wow. What a great place. You know, you find something interesting, right?

What was the most challenging?

They were all kind of interesting, but probably puppetry. We went to Ottawa for the International Puppet Festival. I think that that was a little challenging because my performer nerves kicked in.

What are you hoping people take from the show?

Well, I hope it's entertaining. And I hope I draw people into considering hobbies. I think it's a fantastically healthy thing. I hope people just like the interaction and the play and that it is something worthwhile to lean into.

Saturday Night Live just had its 50th anniversary. What was it like being a part of that iconic show?

Starting from my very first exposure to it, which was, like, I was working at a Second Cup in Toronto. I was 25 and one week, and the next week I was at SNL giving notes on my sketch to Madonna. It was endlessly thrilling, often terrifying.

What was your first job?

If you take out babysitting and, you know, yard work as a teenager, it was actually working at these huge government buildings in Quebec after I flunked out of high school. Later on, my early favourite job was repairing used pianos in Calgary. And I also drove for Dial-a-Bottle.

What's your great extravagance? Wasting time playing video games.

What Torontonian would you most like to hang out with?

Maybe Catherine O'Hara, she’s from Toronto right? I also think it's cool to hang out with Drake, because I think he did improv comedy, and I bet we'd get off because we both played the Rivoli back in the day.

Where do you send visitors to the city for the first time?

I think Kensington Market and Little Italy are unique. When I've recommended friends to just walk around there, I haven't had a bad report.

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The number of minutes of extra sleep we get on Nov. 3 when the clocks are turned back one hour.

1,200

The number of trees bulldozed at Eglinton Flats park to make way for Ontario Line construction.

The amount, in millions, Rogers is spending to upgrade Rogers Centre wi-fi ahead of the Taylor Swift tour. $8

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The ranking of Bar Pompette on a list of the World’s Best Bars, the only Canadian bar to be honoured.

The betting odds of the Toronto Raptors winning an NBA championship this season, tied for league worst. +10,000

L-R: Mark McKinney and a scene from ‘Mark McKinney Needs a Hobby’

A little dignity goes a long way

The City of Toronto just put forward its plan to help those experiencing homelessness. It includes more beds, more supports and an acknowledgement that it is still not enough.

This is beyond a doubt a crisis. It involves every level of government and it takes real political work to come up with solutions.

So while Premier Doug Ford is off blaming the world’s troubles on a few bike lanes and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seems to be fighting for his job, a crisis gets worse and worse. And the result is not measured in minutes saved or votes. It is measured in human life and dignity.

in dignity will go a long way. Dignity means living in a home of some sort, having an address, having a hot meal, getting health care. The opposite of that is a government that frets about bike lanes or where they plunk their next casino or mega-spa.

As the snow starts to fly, I hope we all consider our neighbours and how we can help. And not just the ones with a nice house and a car in the driveway. Maybe it’s the ones forced to live in a tent at the park, all of their belongings piled beside them and covered in tarps and plastic to preserve them as best they can.

Symbols of a past life.

There is this guy — and I don’t want this to sound like virtue signalling, it’s not — but there is a man that was on my route to take my child to practice. We would stop, offer money and a smile every time. I wanted it to be a teaching moment. It’s not only about offering a few dollars for coffee or food. It’s about looking people in the eye and asking if they are OK.

Consider a care package, some warm socks, a bottle of water and a Tim’s gift card go a long way on a cold night. There are so many incredible agencies working incredibly hard in this area that deserve our support. And remember, our society should be judged not by the size of executive bonus cheques, but by the condition of our most vulnerable. Right now, we are failing.

Now, I’m not going to pretend that is enough. It isn’t. But I feel like treating every person in the city as an individual who has a right to live

RON

Winter is a difficult time for those living on city streets

JOHNSON, editorial director of Post City Magazines.

Protestors stage die-in at Queen’s Park

Hundreds of demonstrators participated in a “die-in” at Queen’s Park last month to protest Premier Doug Ford's decision to close 10 safe injection sites across Ontario. The event aimed to raise awareness of the impact these closures would have on communities and individuals affected by substance use. Participants lay on the ground, symbolizing the lives lost to drug

overdoses, while advocates emphasized the importance of harm reduction services in saving lives. The protest reflects growing concern over the provincial government's approach to addressing the ongoing opioid crisis, with advocates calling for a more compassionate and effective response that prioritizes public health and safety.

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Some main street businesses in survival mode

Toronto used to be a city filled with small independent businesses. Shops and restaurants that lined our beloved neighbourhood main streets hired students for the summer, supported local baseball teams and provided a much-needed community hub for all manner of essentials. They are crucial. And they are suffering badly heading into the holiday season. One that could be make it or break it for many.

Each week it seems like one beloved store after another announces a closing that tears at the heartstrings of local residents. Stores like Presse Internationale in the Annex. A beloved magazine shop and family business that is forced to close its doors after 30 years with news of a steep rent increase.

Take the case of Glory Hole Doughnuts, an award-winning local fave owned by Ashley Jacot De Boinod.

Despite surviving the pandemic, the business is grappling with ongoing challenges such as rising costs and reduced foot traffic.

“It’s the unfortunate place that every small business is in, and

that is reduced traffic due to people just trying to survive,”

Jacot De Boinod said. “It’s really hard for people to live — let alone be able to afford to get a treat once in a while.”

Jacot De Boinod took to social media to share her frustrations and the reality of the struggles she and other small business owners continue to face. One of the toughest challenges, for her business, has been the dramatic increase in the cost of essential goods. For example, the price of oil more than doubled during the pandemic, jumping from around $500 to $1,300. Similarly, the cost of other ingredients, like butter, has skyrocketed, putting even more strain on her margins.

Beyond price changes, Glory Hole Doughnuts, located at 1505 Gerrard St. E., has also downsized its menu and eliminated costly ingredients.

“We used to have a pecan toffee crunch doughnut, but it was so expensive [to make it because of the increased cost of pecans] that we just had to eliminate it,”

Jacot De Boinod said.

The emotional toll has been as challenging as the financial one.

“We’re terrified, we’re terrified on a daily basis,” Jacot De Boinod admitted. “A lot of us got into this industry to build community, but the last four years have been about pivoting and figuring out new solutions to survive.”

In midtown, Fabiana Del Bianco, co-owner of Padaria To-

“Be kind with others. And kindness will find you back.”

ronto, opened her bakery just two months into the pandemic and found herself in a similarly challenging situation.

“We had everything ready — the space was rented, renovated, and we had quit our jobs. We had no other option but to make it work,” Del Bianco said. Like many others, she and her two coowners didn’t qualify for government aid during the pandemic, and without help, every dollar they earned went straight back into the business. To attract more

subway station, a block of storefronts has been boarded up to make way for a condominium project. The affected businesses, including restaurants like Joy Thai, Parmigiano Trattoria, and Noon Pizza, were forced to vacate the area a year ago, highlighting the struggle between small businesses and development. That’s why, according to Cambuy, the Midtown Yonge BIA plays a crucial role in helping businesses by promoting shops and products.

“We help businesses have access to grants, promote their offerings and make sure they’re visible to the neighborhood,” she said. “It’s about creating a sense of community.”

But while buying from small businesses is a great way to support them, owners like Jacot De Boinod highlight that there are other meaningful ways the community can help.

customers, Padaria Toronto introduced creative strategies, like offering Brazilian music on the patio and specialty offerings.

“We make a lot of unique Brazilian food, things that people can’t easily find anywhere else,” Del Bianco said. “If people can choose to buy something local, if they can choose to come to a small business to give gifts or something like that, instead of going to a big chain, it makes a huge difference.”

Pam Cambuy, executive director of the Midtown Yonge BIA (MYBIA), has seen the struggles of many small businesses in her area, with many shuttering their doors thanks to rising rent costs and new condo developments.

“We’ve had businesses close because rent prices became too high,” Cambuy said. “And during COVID, we also had LRT construction going on, so a lot of [small businesses] were losing traffic.”

This isn't an isolated issue.

Other Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) across the city are also feeling the effects of rising rents and new developments. In one area just north of Lawrence

“Even just sending us well wishes, maybe coming into our store and sharing an impactful story that you’ve had here, boosts our morale and gives us inspiration to push on,” she said. “It’s not just about the money. It’s about feeling connected to the community.”

Fernanda Falabrette Müller, owner of AJ Spaw, a pet grooming boutique that’s part of MYBIA, echoes the importance of supporting one another.

“Support each other. It’s not about competition. There’s space out there for everybody,” she said. “Be kind with others. And kindness will find you back.”

As the holidays approach, Jacot De Boinod encourages customers to plan ahead to help small businesses stay afloat.

“Pre-ordering early for the holidays is another great way to support,” she suggests.

If we want Toronto to remain a vibrant city full of incredible independent shops and restaurant, it takes a community.

This holiday season, think globally, but shop locally. You could be throwing a lifeline not only to a business, but to a neighbourhood as well.

— Jemicah Colleen Marasigan

L-R: Ashley Jacot De Boinod, owner of Glory Hole Doughnuts; Noon Pizza, one of the affected businesses

Are higher taxes the only answer?

I want Toronto to have a brighter future. The city is on a downward trend, as anyone walking on a downtown street or riding transit knows too well. Those public spaces have many people who are mentally unbalanced, people begging, individuals disheveled with ragged clothing, some sleeping on the sidewalk or on transit seats. Lineups for food banks seem to get longer every month.

We need to change this picture — for our collective wellbeing — which means we will need to address issues of income and affordable housing and change them in very significant ways.

The official poverty line in Toronto is $29,000 a year — about $20,000 more than a single person receives from Ontario Works. Even with the federal Child Benefit figured in, households with children are also far below the poverty line. The public cost of bringing everyone up to the official poverty line is substantial. But apart from finding the money to do that, what other effective strategy is there to address this issue?

Trying to provide all these people with housing they can afford is equally grim. I don’t see any alternative but to secure this money from the tax system. Talk

about finding “efficiencies” that will produce substantial sums is a joke. Raising tax rates seems the only option.

Taxes must be applied equitably — certainly not on the bottom 40 per cent of society whose incomes have not increased as much as the cost of living. But top earners have seen incomes increase much more than the cost of living. With the current minimum wage a person would need to work 138 hours a week to afford a two-bedroom apartment.

But look around. The city is awash in money. People snap up tickets for Taylor Swift or Leafs for hundreds of dollars a seat. Every week a new restaurant opens where you can get a meal for hundreds of dollars. Half the new condominiums that are built are owned by investors.

We need to be taxing this substantial inequality in income and wealth, returning to tax levels which provided a good society 40 and 50 years ago so there is enough shared money to provide a reasonable life for all, to create a healthy society, to provide some optimism for kids growing up in poverty.

Mayor Olivia Chow pushing for more affordable housing

JOHN SEWELL is a former mayor of Toronto.

Opinion: Why blaming bike lanes is a dangerous distraction

Toronto’s bike lanes have come under fire from the Ontario government, which is attempting not only to limit the city’s ability to create new, safe cycling infrastructure, but is now also considering tearing out existing lanes. Blaming bike lanes for traffic congestion shows a fundamental misunderstanding of how urban transportation systems work. It also diverts attention from meaningful solutions that could ease congestion and improve mobility.

To put things in perspective, more people commute by bike in Toronto daily than the total populations of cities like Guelph or Barrie. Bike Share ridership has skyrocketed from 665,000 rides in 2017 to 5.7 million in 2023. These numbers reveal that Torontonians will choose to cycle when safe infrastructure is available. Yet, despite clear public support — demonstrated by the last mayoral election where anti–bike lane candidates garnered less than 15 per cent of the vote — the province

seems determined to dictate how Toronto manages its streets.

A key concept to understand is induced demand. Expanding highways to reduce congestion often backfires because it encourages more driving. This is the root of the problem in Toronto. Provincial policies promoting urban sprawl and highway expansion have induced more traffic into the city. While Torontonians increasingly choose to walk or cycle, the influx of cars from the suburbs

overwhelms the city’s streets. A sliver of roadway dedicated to bike lanes is not the issue — too many cars are. The real solutions lie in congestion pricing, like London’s successful model, and a vastly improved regional transit system. These would address the mobility choices of suburban commuters and take pressure off Toronto’s roads.

Instead of scapegoating bike lanes, the government should fix the regional transit network.

A functioning transit system would allow commuters to travel into the city efficiently, leaving cars behind. Integrated solutions like Bike Share provide the missing link, allowing commuters to use sustainable transportation once they reach the city.

The irony is hard to ignore. Billions of dollars have been spent on transit infrastructure, yet projects like the Eglinton Crosstown remain incomplete.

Let’s be clear: bike lanes are not causing congestion. They are part of the solution. Well-designed bike lanes provide a safe, space-efficient mode of transport, reducing the number of cars on the road.

The data backs this up. After installing bike lanes on Bloor, emergency response times improved, and local businesses saw an increase in customers and spending.

The idea that car-filled streets signify progress is a misconception. Cars dominate space but move relatively few people compared to transit and cycling options. The

Yonge subway line, for example, moves over a million people daily, while fewer than 25,000 cars use the surface road above it. If the province truly wants to reduce congestion, it should focus on smart urban development that encourages density and mix land uses and promotes sustainable transport. Banning street parking on major arteries, for example, would do far more to ease traffic than removing bike lanes. Cycle tracks are travel lanes that move people efficiently, while street-side parking is merely subsidized storage.

Bike lanes are not a problem to be solved; they are an essential part of the solution. Blaming bike lanes is a distraction. To tackle congestion, we need smart, sustainable solutions that reduce car dependence and create a more livable city for all.

The Ontario government wants to limit safe Toronto bike lanes

JENNIFER KEESMAAT is a former chief city planner of Toronto and president and CEO of Collecdev-Markee.

Hospital raises $1.3 mil for new birthing centre

It was an evening to remember as Heart of Fashion, North York General Hospital’s most glamorous fundraising event, returned for another dazzling year. Held at the iconic Evergreen Brick Works, the event raised a staggering $1.3 million to support critical needs at North York General Hospital.

With more than 450 guests attending, the night blended haute couture with community spirit and philanthropy.

“We are thrilled to have raised $1.3 million at this year’s Heart of Fashion event to support the revitalization of our birthing centre at North York General Hospital,” said Seanna Millar, president and CEO of North York General Foundation.

“The hospital has one of the largest and most comprehensive maternal and newborn program at a community academic hospital in the province, but our current unit does not reflect the excellence in care our staff provide. Through our $22 million fundraising campaign, we will be transforming the space to reflect the modern standard of comfort that all families need and deserve. Heart of Fashion is a vital part of our fundraising efforts, and we are grateful to our donors and sponsors for their generosity in making it so successful.”

Thanks to the generosity of attendees, sponsors and donors, the funds raised will directly support North York General Hospital’s planned expansionenhancements of its birthing centre. Now, after more than 50 years, North York General is embarking on an ambitious redevelopment project to transform its aging labour and delivery as well as postpartum units into a modern, integrated birthing centre, designed to reflect the diverse needs and cultural traditions of the families it serves.

The new updated birthing centre will offer state-of-the-art technology, including advanced monitoring systems and enhanced infection control measures, while providing a comfortable, family-centered environment. The redevelopment, with $22 million raised, will be led by renowned architects Hariri Pontarini and NORR leading the design to create an inspiring, de-institutionalized space.

Philanthropy has been at the heart of North York General’s growth, and this latest project continues that tradition, ensuring the hospital remains a leader in maternal and newborn care for future generations.

Ron Johnson

North York General Hospital

Delays are killing new midtown theatre, but there is hope

Terra Bruce Productions' ambitious plan to revive the historic Regent Theatre on Mount Pleasant Road has been in the works for several years. The proposed project, which aims to transform the nearly century-old venue into a modern, state-of-the-art live theatre, has encountered a series of delays that now threaten its future. Despite securing a victory at the Ontario Land Tribunal, the company faces rising costs and a rapidly changing construction landscape that may scuttle the entire project.

"Building costs have gone up substantially since we started this project," said Donald Fraser, Terra Bruce’s director of development. Without the necessary permits and approvals in place earlier, the company was unable to lock in construction costs or contractors, leaving them exposed to market volatility.

The Regent Theatre, built in 1927, has long been a cornerstone of midtown Toronto’s cultural fab-

ric. In 2022, Terra Bruce submitted an application to redevelop the theatre, proposing a major overhaul that would keep the building’s historic west facade while replacing much of its interior with contemporary features.

Plans included a new three-storey addition to the rear of the building, a modernized lobby and balcony seating to accommodate a new generation of theatre-goers. The vision was to create a vibrant cultural hub that could breathe new life into midtown's arts scene, an area long underserved in terms of cultural amenities. The Regent’s designation as a heritage property in November 2022 underscored its importance to the community, making the preservation of its facade a central element of the redevelopment plans.

Despite enthusiasm, the project hit a major stumbling block. Delays surrounding the approvals process, starting with the City' of Toronto’s Committee of Adjust-

ment rejecting Terra Bruce's initial application, extended the timeline far beyond what was initially anticipated.

In addition, a group of local residents concerned about parking on area side streets, amongst other issues, emerged to protect the Regent plan.

Terra Bruce had to appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, which, after more than a year, finally granted permission to proceed with a formal application. But by the time Terra Bruce got the green light, the construction landscape had shifted dramatically. Now, Terra Bruce is facing the harsh reality that the vision it had four years ago might not be financially feasible.

“We’re re-evaluating everything. I never like to say anything definitive because you never know what opportunities may arise,” Fraser said. “But the delay, combined with rising costs, has put us in a difficult position.” — Ron Johnson

Rendering of proposed Regent Theatre

NEWS

Soaring burial prices reflect city housing costs

As the cost of living continues to rise in Toronto, so, too, does the price of something many people rarely think about — the cost of dying. Whether you’re planning for a burial or cremation, finding an affordable final resting place in the city can be a serious challenge.

According to a study done by a Canadian insurance company, the average burial in Canada costs between $5,000 and $10,000, whereas cremation — often seen as the cheaper option — can still range from $2,000 to $5,000. But in Toronto, these prices can quickly climb, particularly in the city’s most sought-after cemeteries.

Mount Pleasant Cemetery, with its towering trees and historic charm, has long been a coveted spot for final resting places. But securing a plot here doesn’t come cheap. A single in-ground burial plot starts at around

$15,000, but depending on the location within the cemetery and the addition of monuments or grave markers, costs can easily rise exponentially.

If you’re considering a double-depth plot — where two individuals are buried in the same grave at different depths — you could be looking at costs as high as $80,000. Even private sales for these plots still hover around $60,000. In fact, it’s not uncommon to find listings on sites like Kijiji, where individuals are selling single burial plots for upwards of $30,000.

However for a more budget-friendly option, there are places such as York Cemetery in North York. Single burial plots here start at around $5,000, though final costs depend on the specific location within the cemetery and additional services, such as a burial service or headstone installation. Although York

Cemetery is more affordable compared to some of the city’s other options, the costs can still add up. If cremation seems like the affordable option, the costs can still vary. At Mount Pleasant, placing cremated remains in a traditional grave costs about $655. Why are these costs rising? The answer is similar to Toronto’s housing market — space is limited. As land in the city becomes scarcer, the cost of burial plots has been driven up, especially in centrally located or historic cemeteries such as Mount Pleasant. That said, in Toronto, you don't have to pay to scatter ashes in public spaces. If you're spreading ashes on private property, landowner permission is required. But, for those looking for a serene, public spot, Prince of Wales Park, along Lake Ontario, is a popular location for scattering ashes.

— Jemicah Colleen Marasigan

39-storey condo for Bayview & Eglinton nabe?

A new 39-storey condo development is proposed for 17 Glenavy Ave., which is located just northwest of the Bayview Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East intersection.

Currently, the site is occupied by low-rise single-detached homes that were built in the late 1940s.

The area mostly consists of a mixture of older residential homes with newer developments popping up, especially along Bayview and Eglinton. But this development is in the neighbourhood not on an arterial road.

As a result, a zoning bylaw amendment application submitted to the city of Toronto is proposing to construct a rental residential building, consisting of a four-storey podium, which will scale down to three storeys along the Glazebrook Avenue frontage.

The development will include 398 rental dwelling units, four elevators and 2,399 square metres of indoor and outdoor amenity space spread across various floors.

There will only be one level of underground parking (14 spaces for residents and eight spaces for visitors), but hundreds of bike spots will be available.

The proposed building will also be in a prime spot close to transit — about a three-minute walk from the future Leaside LRT station, as part of the Eglinton the Crosstown LRT (which will hopefully open in the coming months).

The project is awaiting approval from the city, and a public meeting has yet to be scheduled.

20 e-bikes cause raging Forest Hill fire

Toronto Fire Service crews were called to the scene of a threealarm fire at an underground parking garage of a Forest Hill residential building last month. When responders arrived at the building on Eglinton near Spadina, they discovered about 20 ebikes and scooters that had caught on fire and thick, black smoke seeping from the garage. Responders put out the blaze before it spread to the building, but one woman was transported to the hospital with smoke inhalation. All remaining residents made it out safely.

“These fires tend to escalate pretty quickly. They burn hot, they burn fast,” said Division Commander Steve Darling.

According to Health Canada, there has been a reported increase in e-mobility device battery fires across North America in the last few years. The agency also warns that rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are more easily damaged than other types of batteries leading to safety risks, such as overheating, fires and explosions. This appears to be a growing problem in Toronto. The city is seeing a rise in fires from the failure of lithiumion batteries, with 55 fires reported in 2023 and 29 in 2022.

According to a local news report, residents alleged that the bikes belonged to a man who they believed runs a repair shop, but officials are still investigating the source. — NL

L-R: One of the entrances to the Mount Pleasant Cemetery; mausoleum of Alexander Rogers, Canadian political figure

— Nisean Lorde

Division Commander Steve Darling

Photo: Paul Joseph

Photo: Anton Bielousov

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A sober bottle shop, pet-friendly café & more

The Sobr Market has opened a new alcohol-free bottle shop in the Summerhill neighbourhood. Located at 1210 Yonge St., the modern interior is just as inviting as your average bottle shop, but the shelves are lined with brews, wines, spirits and ready-to-sip cocktails that are non-alcoholic instead. Products are sourced from around the world, including Germany’s Dr. Zenzen and Scotland’s Sobour, known for their whiskey alternative.

Fore! Indoor Golf is making Leaside a little bit more fun with the opening of its new location at 51 Laird Dr. The 24/7 indoor golf facility offers a convenient alternative for golf lovers who don’t want to travel outside of the city to practice that swing. The location also offers a monthly membership option and coaching services.

Maroosh just opened its doors in Vaughan, bringing authentic Middle Eastern cuisine to the neighbourhood. The menu features classic dishes, including shawarma platters, falafel and manakeesh, a popular Lebanese flatbread topped with everything from spices to cheese. Located at 3175 Rutherford Rd., the restaurant also offers an all-day breakfast as well as bakery items.

Momo Coffee is new to North York, and both the name and logo are adorably modelled after the owners’ cat — Momo herself! For fun and inventive drinks, this café is the place to be: try a matcha foam coconut water, an apple cinnamon latte or iced orange americano. The shop at 4714 Yonge St. also offers treats, including mini Basque cheesecakes topped with dog faces in icing. If you’re lucky, you might be able to spot Momo — and the café welcomes any and all pets to visit!

Jersey Mike’s has launched in the North York neighbourhood. The U.S.-based sub chain has been highly anticipated by Toronto residents since the opening of the sandwich shop’s first Canadian location in Markham earlier this year. Offering both cold and fresh grilled subs, the new shop is open at 808 York Mills Rd.

Seven Hot Yoga and Pilates Studio has recently opened on Bayview. As Leaside’s only infrared studio, visitors to 1669 Bayview Ave. can enjoy a variety of heated classes, including hot yoga, heated high intensity pilates and vinyasa jam class, as well as non-heated yin yoga and yoga sculpt classes.

Seven Hot Yoga and Pilates Studio recently opened in Leaside

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Has T.O.’s real estate market finally hit bottom?

Despite a pickup in home sales in September followed by another interest rate cut in October, don’t expect the Greater Toronto Area’s sluggish housing market to drastically turn around just yet, local experts say.

“The consumer out there is still very, very nervous,” said Adrienne Lake, managing broker at Corcoran Horizon Realty. “Everybody’s really feeling the crunch — whether it’s the price at the pumps or groceries — so I don’t think we have quite hit bottom.”

On Oct. 23, the Bank of Canada slashed its key interest rate by 50 basis points, putting it at 3.75 per cent. It came on the heels of an 8.5 per cent year-over-year increase in home sales in September, according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board

Like Lake, Karen Yolevski, chief operating officer of Royal LePage, doesn’t foresee a “dramatic” rebound in the market this year,

though she suggested we’ve reached a “turning point,” one that creates conditions for an earlier-than-usual spring homebuying season in 2025.

Aside from rate cuts, new mortgage regulations are set to support renewed demand and price gains in the new year, she said.

Those reforms will come into effect Dec. 15 and include the expansion of the availability of 30-year mortgage amortizations to all first-time homebuyers as well as anyone purchasing a new-build home.

The federal government is also lifting the price cap on insurable mortgages to $1.5 million, up from $1 million. Mortgage insurance is mandatory for homebuyers who can’t afford a downpayment of at least 20 per cent.

Longer amortizations will especially help first-time buyers, whereas larger insurable mortgages are going to enable other buyers

to upgrade to single-family homes.

“All of the indicators are pointing toward more robust sales activity in the coming months, and we’re starting to see a little of that if we do look back at September,” Yolevski said.

A banner year for the GTA housing market it is not. But prices have remained resilient — in fact, as of September, the average price of a GTA home, including houses and condos, was $1,107,291, down only 1 per cent compared to the same time last year.

Overall, buyers and sellers continue to expect very different things from the GTA’s market, suggested Lake. “It’s still a period of adjustment where the sellers still think that they can get COVID prices, [and] the buyers think that they can… get a really great deal,” she explained. “They still haven’t quite come together.”

—Josh Sherman

The best place to buy a property right now

With the fall market almost in the rearview, we asked our real estate roundtable experts where and what they would buy right now.

Barry Cohen, President, Re/Max Realtron Barry Cohen Homes

I’d purchase a condo in the downtown core. The recent influx of new units to the Toronto market, combined with an abundance of resale condos listed for sale, make current conditions ideal. I’d rent out the unit for two to three years, and when supply is absorbed and a shortage kicks in, I’d sell. I would also consider a large luxury condo to satisfy the growing population concerned about crime. Lower condo values and overnight rates trending downward — there’s another 50 basis point drop expected by year-end — could be the catalyst necessary to draw first-time buyers off the sidelines.

Michele Romanow, Dragon on CBC’s Dragons’ Den

I would honestly say a condo with a great view right now because traffic is killing me! Somewhere like Quayside with quick access to highways and ideally by the water with lots of greenery so it doesn't feel like you're in the concrete jungle.

Anya Ettinger, Realtor at Bosley Real Estate

Looking at condos from a standpoint of a long-term hold isn't a bad idea, because prices have come down so much. You can find something that’s below what current market value would be, especially if you find a seller who's really desperate. With a long-term appreciation outlook for the east end right now, I would find something in the downtown east or St. Lawrence Market area.

Canada has seen four consecutive rate cuts in the past six months — but not even that has kick-started the market yet.

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Top banker predicts key rate to hit 2.25%

On Oct. 23, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a fourth consecutive interest rate cut, dropping the overnight rate by 50 basis points to 3.75 per cent (one basis point is equivalent to 0.01 per cent). We asked CIBC’s deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal for his thoughts on the announcement.

What did you think of the recent rate cut?

I think it was a good decision — in fact, I would like to see 75 basis points. There is something called the neutral rate of interest, which is around 2.5 per cent. As long as you're higher than this, you're actually tightening monetary conditions, making it more difficult for the economy to grow. So if the BoC believes that 2.5 per cent is the right number and the economy is slowing down and inflation is under control, then why not get there faster?

What’s next?

I think the next move will be another 50 basis points. I think we’ll end at 2-2.5 per cent, maybe 2.25 per cent, and that will be in mid-2025. The BoC is much less nervous about inflation at this point. Their only concern is, if they cut too rapidly, this crazy housing market will pick up too quickly.

Do you think there’s a risk of that happening? There’s a window of about a year and a half now of a little bit of a soft market before things go back to normal. I think there will be a tale of two markets. The low rise segment of the market will be the first to recover, because you don't have much inventory, but the high rise condo market will take much longer to recover.

What will be the immediate effect of this most recent cut? Better movement. I think people are sitting and waiting. Everybody knows that interest rates will continue to go down. But we have to remember one thing: the fact that the BoC is cutting does not mean that the five year rate will be going down. The five year rate is more or less where it’s going to be for the next year or so. But the variable rates will be going down much faster. Over the next year, you will see people moving out of two to three year rates and into the five year rate.

What about prices?

I don't see prices falling dramatically for the low rise market — in fact, I think they will rise slowly. For high rise, I think that there is another 5 to 6 per cent to go before we just stabilize.

Benjamin Tal says another rate cut is coming in December

Buy a home in these areas, live longer

Growing up in Lawrence Park, Morgan Hall recalls playing in the streets every day and there being 25 kids within 10 houses of her home. “I just had the perfect childhood,” she said.

It’s part of the reason why, when she was starting her own family, Hall chose to stay in the neighbourhood — and why it was no surprise to her to see Lawrence Park’s high ranking on a recent report that analyzed the average life expectancy in each Toronto neighbourhood.

The joint project by Toronto publication the Local and St. Michael’s Hospital used the latest census data and provincial death records to analyze life expectancy in the city’s 158 neighbourhoods. Toronto’s average is at 80.9 years, but in neighbourhoods such as east Willowdale, Yonge-Doris and Lawrence Park north, the average was as high as 86.2 years. Other top 10 neighbourhoods included Hillcrest village, Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills, St.Andrew-Windfields, Harbourfront-CityPlace, Bayview village and Bedford Park-Nortown.

Now, as a realtor working with clients in her own neighbourhood and beyond, Hall said the data validated how their team already markets and sells Lawrence Park as realtors. “The area has sold at a premium to other neighborhoods that are just around the corner,

within a 10-minute driving distance, for many years now,” she said.

Wealth is, of course, a major factor in life expectancy. But beyond that, Hall said it’s the sense of community and walkability in the higher-ranking neighbourhoods that she thinks could impact longevity and quality of life.

“Buyers are drawn to that. We have clients who walk in and want to live in the area because every time they come here, it’s so welcoming and comforting,” she said.

“Buyers are very selective; what neighbourhood you’re in makes such a difference.”

Sharon Soltanian, a broker of record at Soltanian Real Estate Brokerage, echoed that idea. The realtor is a resident of Willowdale, and her brokerage is one of the few in the city that specializes almost entirely in North York and specifically Willowdale properties. On the Local’s life expectancy list, east Willowdale ranked second, with an average life expectancy of 84.8 years.

“When it comes to longevity, you have to feel connected,” she said. “In this neighbourhood, everyone knows each other; everyone is out gardening and walking

to the grocery store, no matter what age.”

Although Soltanian believes there’s already high demand from buyers looking to move into the Willowdale neighbourhood, she said, with an increasing focus on quality of life and safety, the life expectancy ranking could potentially influence future buyers.

“It’s a plus for sure.”

Hall suspects that for young families choosing what neighbourhood to move into, life expectancy statistics might not have much sway — but that may not be the case for other demographics.

“We have a lot of older clients that are living in houses, and they don’t want to leave the area but need to downsize. This data might be a reason for them to say, ‘If we’re going to move to a condo, we still want to be here,’ ” she said.

Hall also suspects there may be a shift in demand for condos in the neighbourhoods where there’s a high life expectancy. “Buyers will already take a smaller house to be in the area they want to be in. They’re very selective on that front because what neighbourhood you’re in makes such a difference in Toronto,” she said. “So people may also sacrifice space to get into those desired neighbourhoods, especially to get into the school districts.”

—Julia Mastroianni

L-R: Willowdale broker Sharon Soltanian, Lawrence Park ranked high for life expectancy

COVER STORY: 2024 CRIME REPORT

What this year’s

NEIGHBOURHOODS

AUTO THEFT BREAK & ENTER ASSAULT HOMICIDE ROBBERY

NORTH YORK POST: NY

QUEEN WEST POST: QW

THORNHILL POST: TH

VILLAGE POST: V

YORKVILLE POST: Y

ANNEX (AX/Y)

AVONDALE (B)

BATHURST MANOR (NY)

BAYVIEW VILLAGE (B)

BEDFORD PARK-NORTOWN (B/NT/NY)

BRIDLE PATH-SUNNYBROOK-YORK MILLS (B)

CASA LOMA (V)

CORSO ITALIA-DAVENPORT (AX)

DOVERCOURT VILLAGE (AX)

DUFFERIN GROVE (AX)

FOREST HILL NORTH (V)

FOREST

(V)

HUMEWOOD-CEDARVALE (V)

KENSINGTON-CHINATOWN (QW)

LANSING-WESTGATE (NY)

LAWRENCE PARK NORTH (NT/NY)

(NT/V)

LEASIDE-BENNINGTON (NT)

MOUNT PLEASANT EAST (NT)

NORTH TORONTO (NT)

PALMERSTON-LITTLE ITALY (AX)

RICHMOND HILL (TH)

VAUGHAN (TH)

WILLOWDALE WEST (NY) LAWRENCE

WYCHWOOD (AX/V)

YONGE-EGLINTON (NT/V)

YONGE-ST. CLAIR (V)

Is Any Car Safe?

Toronto residents are fighting back against auto theft AUTO

THEFT

Between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m., on most nights in the city of Toronto thieves will attempt and usually succeed in stealing cars. Lots of cars. It’s a familiar story and one that every level of government and law enforcement has been grappling with for years. It is so bad that neighbourhood groups have given up on minor league Neighborhood Watch programs and hired their own security to patrol one block all night long.

One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, shared how their neighborhood had to band together after a string of thefts and burglaries on their block. "I live on a street where there were a number of incidents in my specific block — burglaries, cars being stolen — and it seemed to happen quite frequently," the resident

502

The number of vehicles that have been stolen this year in West Humber-Clairville, which is the most of any Toronto neighbourhood so far this year.

said.

It became such a common occurrence that the neighbourhood came together to find a solution.

"We put together, I don't even remember what app it was, but the neighbourhood all connected and talked about different options for dealing with it," the resident explained. "We decided to put out a proposal for organizations that would monitor the block overnight."

what time of day they would be there, what their responsibilities were. We've probably had it since early this year."

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DECREASE IN AUTO THEFTS CITYWIDE

The resident described how, despite not everyone on the block participating, about 80 per cent of the community agreed to hire a security service to patrol their street. "Certain individuals took the lead to negotiate — how many individuals,

The increase in the number of auto thefts in FensideParkwoods this year, the largest rise in 2024 of any Toronto neighbourhood, followed by Dovercourt Village up 88%. +93%

Although the resident admitted their home wasn't a high-value target compared to others in the area, they still felt the collective need to support the neighbourhood effort. "I have kids and wanted to protect them, but it was also about supporting the neighbourhood. It wouldn’t be forever but just for a period of time."

And since the service was put in place? "Honestly, I’ve noticed a difference," they said. "There’s a lot more peace of mind. Whether it’s directly because of the security or not, I’m not sure, but the street feels safer."

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The decrease in the number of auto thefts in Forest Hill North so far this year, which is the largest of any neighbourhood, followed by Forest Hill South down 74%.

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One company gaining traction for these services is Dark City Security. Founded by a frustrated resident whose own vehicle had been stolen four times in a single year, the company is rooted in personal experience.

“I was getting tired of it,” explained the company’s founder. “My insurance was even cancelled after multiple thefts, despite the car being recovered each time. It wasn’t my fault, but I knew something had to change.”

Dark City Security offers a subscription service for communities, where neighbours share the expense of overnight patrols. Each street that signs up receives continuous monitoring from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

“Our team is there all night,” said

The number of Toyota model cars stolen in York Region so far in 2024. Toyota is the most common make of vehicle swiped in the area, followed by Lexus.

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The number in minutes that a vehicle is stolen every single day in Toronto. More than 12,000 cars were stolen in 2023, and more than 100,000 across the country.

Already, 8,000 cars have been stolen in 2024

Ashish Saha, the director and founder of Dark City. “We don’t leave the street until morning. If anyone suspicious shows up, we check their ID, take down licence plate numbers and log everything into a report that goes to each resident in the morning.”

The company’s success has grown primarily through word of mouth, with new streets signing up weekly.

“We started with just one street, and now we have over 20. And in all that time, we haven’t had a single incident of theft or burglary.”

The service costs around $5,000 per month for a typical street, with 20 households splitting the expense — amounting to less than $10 per household per night. Dark City Security’s presence has not only reduced crime, but has also fostered a sense of community responsibility. Residents can sleep better at night, knowing their streets are being patrolled and their belongings are safe.

In one incident, a suspicious vehicle attempted to park in a driveway, unaware of the patrols. “Our team was on it in seconds. We blocked the vehicle, called the police and they took the guy away,” Saha explained. Although such incidents are rare, the presence of security patrols has been a major deterrent.

Across Canada, auto theft has reached staggering levels, so it’s not just a local issue — it’s a national epidemic. Organized crime groups have developed sophisticated methods, making stealing cars almost effortless with advanced technology. Keyless entry systems, which were once hailed for their convenience, have become a vulnerability, exploited by thieves who can now steal a car in less than a minute. In Toronto alone, more than 100 cars are stolen every day.

Marc Ihamaki, a midtown Toronto resident, has had to deal with not one but two vehicle theft attempts, targeting his Jeep Gladiator and his wife’s Grand Cherokee over the past years. The first incident occurred when Ihamaki caught thieves trying to steal his Jeep. Although they failed, they disabled key security features by tampering with the hood, sparking Mark to install several protective measures, including a custom-coded security device and a steering wheel lock. These upgrades cost him around $500.

However, just weeks later, thieves attempted to steal his wife’s Grand Cherokee, cutting the horn wires to silence the alarm. This time, Ihamaki's Nest Cam caught the criminals in action, and his insurance company required

the installation of a third-party security system to prevent future thefts. The system, tied to a Montreal surveillance company, added a new layer of protection.

Ihamaki’s neighbourhood, plagued by increasing vehicle thefts, has come together to share tips and strategies for preventing break-ins. Residents now use Faraday boxes to block key fob signals and discuss installing more security cameras. Despite the precautions, Ihamaki admits the constant threat keeps him on edge. Although he's better equipped to prevent theft, the rise in crime, especially violent incidents, leaves him uneasy.

Many stolen vehicles are quickly transported overseas, often bound for countries in Africa or the Middle East. They’re loaded into shipping containers at major Canadian ports and gone before anyone knows what happened.

“We started with just one street, and now we have over 20. And in all that time, we haven’t had a single incident of theft or burglary.”

But it’s not just high-end luxury cars being targeted. Midrange vehicles, SUVs and even family minivans are disappearing at alarming rates. For many Canadians, their car isn’t just a possession — it’s their way to get to work, take their kids to school and run everyday errands. Waking up to an empty driveway can throw their entire lives into chaos.

In response to this spike in auto theft, the Canadian government launched the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft, designed to tackle the issue from multiple angles. Today, there are some signs of progress. Last month, the Honourable Anita Anand, president of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, announced that, thanks to this action plan, there has been a 19 per cent decline in auto theft nationally. Although this is a step in the right direction, the situation remains dire, and the battle is far from over.

The government’s strategy is built on several pillars: intelligence and information sharing, stronger legislation, and enhanced enforcement. Collaborating with law enforcement agencies across the country, the plan focuses on

dismantling the organized crime groups at the heart of this operation.

According to Anand, "When we see that auto theft rates are declining, we know that we're taking steps in the right direction. Our government is fighting to keep Canadians safe and implementing our Action Plan."

The numbers show that progress is being made. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has intercepted over 1,900 stolen vehicles at ports and rail yards this year, already surpassing last year’s total. In the Greater Toronto Area alone, the CBSA has seized 620 stolen vehicles in 2024.

Key to the fight against auto theft are the recent changes to the Criminal Code, which provide law enforcement with more tools to prosecute auto thieves. New offences target the use of violence in car thefts and those connected to organized crime. The government has also cracked down on the possession and distribution of the electronic tools thieves use to hack keyless entry systems. But these legislative changes are just one part of the strategy.

Despite the progress made, the scale of auto theft in Canada remains daunting. Although the 19 per cent decline in thefts offers hope, thousands of cars are still being stolen every month, and the criminal networks behind these operations are vast and resourceful.

Erin O’Gorman, president of the CBSA, noted that although they’ve made significant strides in intercepting stolen vehicles, “We know more work needs to be done, and we will continue collaborating with our partners to intercept stolen vehicles before they leave the country.”

The government has also invested in developing new anti-theft technologies, including early-stage, pre-commercial innovations aimed at making cars harder to steal. Through the Vehicle Theft Prevention Challenge, launched last month by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry, Canadian companies are being encouraged to develop creative solutions to enhance vehicle security. François-Philippe Champagne, the minister overseeing the challenge, noted that "by fostering innovative ideas and working collaboratively, we can protect our communities and put a stop to auto theft."

But the truth remains: until these measures are fully in place and new technologies can be widely adopted, Canadians will continue to face the threat of auto theft. No neighbourhood is safe.

—Ron Johnson

1, 207

The number of vehicles stolen on Fridays so far this year. The day of the week with the highest number of auto thefts year-to-date.

832

The number of vehicles stolen on Sundays this year, which is the day of the week with the lowest number of auto thefts year-to-date.

989

The number of vehicles stolen in January this year. January is the month with the highest number of auto thefts this year.

725

The number of vehicles that were stolen in June this year, which is the month with the lowest number of auto thefts in 2024.

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The purchase price for a set of driveway bollards to secure your vehicle, available at Costco locations in Toronto.

Yonge and Eg assault on the rise

Sexual assaults and assaults in Toronto have surged, according to a recent Toronto Police Service (TPS) crime report. Sexual violations have risen by 12 per cent, whereas assaults have increased by 5.1 per cent. The Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue area has been particularly impacted, with major crime up 42.8 per cent, the third-highest rise in the city. In response, TPS has initiated an investigation into recent alleged sexual assaults in the area.

Earlier this year, between Jan. 14 and Feb. 11, police responded to several calls regarding sexual assaults in the Yonge and Eglinton area.

Three women came forward, one reporting being assaulted on two separate occasions.

A suspect was arrested and charged

Break-ins still a problem

Break-ins have decreased by five percent in Toronto so far in 2024, according to the Toronto Police Service. Tthere has been some recent success. For instance, arrests were made as part of Project Nightcrawler, an investigation into 27 breaking and entering incidents between November 2023 and August 2024.

The suspects targeted cannabis dispensaries, electronics retailers and cellphone stores, stealing over $50,000 worth of goods. The police noted that these crimes often occur during late

night hours when businesses are closed, highlighting the brazen nature of the suspects.

In one incident, the group allegedly discharged a firearm while fleeing, raising concerns about violence in these typically non-confrontational crimes.

All four of those arrested are facing multiple charges, including break and enter, possession of stolen property and various weapons offences.

with multiple counts of sexual assault, failure to comply with probation and criminal harassment.

Recently, TPS made another appeal on Facebook after a number of posts spoke to heightened concern in the area, also noting that the Yonge Eglinton Centre now locks its doors overnight.

“The Toronto police investigation is still in its early stages. Detective Constable Hoffman left a comment on Facebook because we’re asking victims and witnesses to come forward with information to properly investigate these incidents,” said Ashley Visser, a TPS spokesperson. “The Sex Crimes Unit is actively seeking anyone who has experienced or witnessed this behaviour to make an official report so we can move forward with a thorough investigation.”

Air support on the way

Toronto Police Service (TPS) has announced a significant boost to its operational capabilities with the introduction of new helicopter air support from the Government of Ontario. Chief of police Myron Demkiw emphasized that the addition of this resource will allow TPS to respond more effectively to serious incidents, including gun crimes, home invasions, carjackings and natural disasters, while ensuring minimal disruption to the public.

“A helicopter will help us get even more guns and the criminals who use them off our streets,” said Demkiw, at a press conference. “It will help us apprehend those breaking into homes and stealing cars and find missing and vulnerable persons. In short, a helicopter will help us fight crime in our city and save lives.”

In a separate case, an arrest was made in a break-in investigation in the Finch Avenue East and Kennedy Road area. On Sept. 4, a suspect was reported to have smashed a hole through a front window, stolen vehicle keys and fled in the victim’s car.

A 19-year-old Toronto resident was charged with break and enter and theft of a motor vehicle after being located in custody on an unrelated matter.

Homicides on the rise across GTA

The city of Toronto is grappling with a surge in homicides in 2024, reporting a significant increase of 22 per cent compared to the previous year. According to Toronto Police Service, 72 victims have been reported so far, 13 more than the same time in 2023.

One of the latest incidents in the Toronto area that highlights this alarming uptick involves the tragic death of 82year-old Henry Joseph, whose lifeless body was discovered in his Glencairn Avenue home.

In another incident, a 30-year-old

woman has been arrested and charged with multiple homicides linked to incidents in Toronto, Niagara and Hamilton. The woman faces charges of seconddegree murder in the Toronto case, first-degree murder in the Hamilton case and second-degree murder in the Niagara incident.

The crisis is not confined to Toronto. York Region is facing its own dramatic rise in violent crime, with 24 homicides up a staggering 80 per cent.

One case occurred on Oct. 19, when a 44-year-old resident was shot dead in the driveway of his Markham home. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire, and when police arrived on the scene just after 6:30 p.m., they found the victim suffering from critical gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators from the York Regional Police Homicide Unit are actively seeking suspects related to this incident.

The new air support is part of a $134 million investment by the Ontario government, which includes the procurement of five new police helicopters for the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa.

As TPS awaits the delivery of the Airbus H135 helicopter, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will provide interim air support as needed.

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TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

The city’s 377 most respected counsel were chosen by their peers after surveying over 2,100 lawyers.

Post City Magazines and Streets of Toronto are grateful to those who graciously nominated their fellow lawyers.

ADOPTION LAW

Cheryl Appell

Dickson Appell LLP 416-927-0891 dicksonlawyers.com

Kelly D. Jordan

Kelly D Jordan Family Law Firm 437-266-2130 kellyjordanfamilylaw.com

Margarida Pacheco Pacheco Family Law & Mediation 416-944-9194 pachecofamilylaw.com

Katelynn Schoop Dickson Appell LLP 416-927-0891 dicksonlawyers.com

APPELATE LAW

John Adair

Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP 416-573-1779 agbllp.com

Paul Alexander Paul Alexander Barrister 416-960-3000 paulalexander.ca

Andrew Bernstein Torys LLP 416-865-7678 torys.com

Shantona Chaudhury Pape Chaudhury LLP 416-364-8755 papechaudhury.com

Gerald Chan Stockwoods LLP 416-593-1617 stockwoods.ca

Jeffery Couse Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 647-766-0934 lzzdefence.ca

Delmar Doucette Furgiuele Law 416-597-6907 furgiuelelaw.com

Matthew Gourlay Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP 416-368-5000 hhllp.ca

James Lockyer Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 416-518-7983 lzzdefence.ca

Stephen Whitzman Hicks Adams 416-953-8964 hicksadams.ca

ARBITRATION + MEDIATION

John A. Campion Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6697 grllp.com

Robin A. Dodokin Dodokin Law & Conflict Resolution 416-300-6515 dodokinlaw.com

Cheryl Goldhart Goldhart Kenet LLP 416-967-6111 goldhartkenet.com

Peter Israel Israel Foulon Wong LLP 416-640-1550 israelfoulon.com

Megan Keenberg Keenberg & Co 647-271-4666 keenco.ca

ZACHARY SILVERBERG

ADRIENNE SMITH

AMINDER KAUR MANGAT

ADAM WAGMAN

CARITA WONG

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Erin Chaiton-Murray is a founding partner at Murray Lawson LLP, a boutique family law firm that provides client-centered and efficient resolutions to complex family law issues.

Erin Chaiton-Murray, Partner

murraylawsonllp.com

12 Lawton Blvd 2nd Floor

416-596-1708

echaitonmurray@murraylawsonllp.com

Murray Lawson LLP represents clients in all areas of divorce and family law including parenting issues, child and spousal support, division of property, and drafting and negotiating domestic contracts.

Our team resolves family law disputes in various forms and have significant experience with multifaceted matters that intersect with other areas of law. In addition to representing clients, Erin is a skilled mediator resolving both financial and parenting issues.

RosenSunshine.com

KAREN KOTANSKY & LISA GELMAN GELMAN LAW

Gelman & Associates is an award-winning, client-focused family law rm, with ve ofces throughout the GTA. Founded in 2002, we have grown to over 20 lawyers. We treat clients with compassion and understanding, while aggressively protecting their legal rights. We offer 30 minute free consultations. We practice all areas of Family Law including Divorce, Separation, Pre-nups, and Adoptions.

How do clients describe you and your rm?

We are compassionate professionals who treat each client as an individual. We take the time to listen to our clients and work hard to protect their rights. Although we are strong and passionate, and ght when needed, we are not unreasonably aggressive. Clients feel that we “have their backs”.

How do clients benet from working with your rm?

We are team focused, which means each client receives a uniquely tailored strategy/plan for their case. We have over 20 lawyers of varied backgrounds and experiences all practising only Family Law. We often work in teams, pairing a senior lawyer and junior lawyers together to keep costs down while getting the benet of many eyes and numerous years of experience. Our lawyers across the city all collaborate to provide stellar exceptional service. And most of all, we truly care about our clients.

4211 Yonge St. #210, North York, ON 416-665-6888 x1 Lisagelman.com

ARBITRATION + MEDIATION CONT.

Michael Kleinman Kleinman Family Law

461-924-3000 Kleinman.ca

David Share Share Lawyers 866-240-8730 sharelawyers.com

AVIATION

Rui Fernandes

Gardiner Roberts LLP

416-203-9505 grllp.com

Auriol Marasco Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP

416-863-2788 blakes.com

BANKING & FINANCIAL

Kyla E.M. Mahar

Miller Thomson LLP

416-597-4303 millerthomson.com

Yasir Samad Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP 416-862-6461 osler.com

M. Lee Stratton Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6626 grllp.com

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

BUSINESS LAW

Bhupinder Lamba Glg LLP Lawyers 416-272-7557 glgllp.ca

Anton Malinouski GLM Impact Law Professional Corporation 437-294-0847 glmlaw.ca

Sam A. Presvelos Presvelos Law LLP 416-844-3457 presveloslaw.com

Brett Roane R&D LLP 416-966-0304 rdlegal.ca

Jason Rosen Rosen & Associates Tax Law PC 416-593-4357 rosentaxlaw.com

Ryan Shin R&D LLP 416-966-0304 rdlegal.ca

Noah Singer Singer Law Professional Corporation 647-968-4713 singerlaw.ca

Jillian Swartz Allen Mcdonald Swartz LLP

CANADIAN LEGAL LUMINARIES

416-262-8206 amsbizlaw.com

Ronald Trac

Ronald Trac LAW 416-900-0372 ronaldtraclaw.com

CIVIL LITIGATION

Julian Binavince Levy Zavet 647-847-7272 levyzavet.com

Jenny Bogod Rosen Sack LLP 416-549-1469 rosensack.com

James R.G. Cook Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6628 grllp.com

Tamar K. Friedman

Tamar K. Friedman Professional Corporation lawcoaching.ca

Jordan Goldblatt

Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP 416-920-9777 agbllp.com

Jeffrey Hartman

Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 604-787-3403 lzzdefence.ca

Jennifer E. Kelly

Mccague Borlack LLP 416-864-6584 mccagueborlack.com

Cynthia B. Kuehl Lerners LLP 416-601-2363 lerners.ca

Andrew K. Lee Bell Temple LLP 416-581-8208 belltemple.com

Alexander Melfi Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6712 grllp.com

Deanna Miller Rosen Sack LLP 416-549-1474 rosensack.com

Justin Nasseri Ross Nasseri LLP 416-613-7897 rossnasseri.com

Ian J. Perry Perrys LLP 416-579-5055 perrysllp.com

Lauren Rakowski Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-4016 grllp.com

Susan Sack Rosen Sack LLP 416-549-1468 rosensack.com

Zachary Silverberg Mills & Mills LLP 416-682-7077 millsandmills.ca

Jillian M. Siskind Siskind Doyle 416-953-3334 siskinddoyle.com

Howard Winkler Winkler Law winklerresolution.com

VADIM KATS

ANNAMARIA ENENAJOR

ASHLEE FROESE

YUNJAE KIM

YUVIKA JOHRI

Louise Arbour, a distinguished Canadian lawyer, served as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and Chief Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunals. Notably, she indicted Slobodan Milošević and advanced prosecuting sexual assault as a crime against humanity.

Kate Grossi

Mike Clark

Gary Wong

Adam Richardson

Puneet Jatana

Max Koenekoop

Mitch Korman

Yemi Asalu

Brinda Patel

Taz Yailaqi R&D LLP

416-966-0304 rdlegal.ca

cOMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Hilary Book Book Law

416-613-9161 be-law.ca

Craig Colraine Birenbaum Steinberg Landau Savin & Colraine LLP

416-961-0042 bslsc.com

Thomas Curry Lenczner Slaght LLP 416-697-1930 litigate.com

Garth Dingwall R&D LLP

416-966-0304 rdlegal.ca

Igor Ellyn Ellyn Law Business Litigation & Arbitration Lawyers 416-365-3750 ellynlaw.com

Andrew Faith Polley Faith LLP 416-365-1602 polleyfaith.com

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Jeffrey Feiner Corman Feiner LLP

416-725-2882 cormanfeiner.com

Kevin Fisher Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6641 grllp.com

Wendy Greenspoon-Soer Garfinkle Biderman LLP Barristers & Solicitors 416-869-7615 garfinkle.com

Matthew Gottlieb Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb 416-644-5353 lolg.ca

Peter Griffin Lenczner Slaght LLP 416-865-2921 litigate.com

M. Gordon Hearn Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-203-9503 grllp.com

Lloyd Hoffer Hoffer Adler LLP 416-977-2555 hofferadler.com

Anna Husa Gardiner Roberts LLP

416-865-6687 grllp.com

Monique Jilesen Lenczner Slaght LLP 416-865-2926 litigate.com

Marc Kestenberg Kestenberg Litigation LLP 416-549-8077 kestenberglitigation.com

Michael Kestenberg Kestenberg Litigation LLP 416-549-8077 kestenberglitigation.com

Leona Kung Koskie Minsky LLP 416-595-2268 kmlaw.ca

Jean-Marc Leclerc Sotos LLP 416-977-6857 sotosllp.com

Kathryn Manning DMG Advocates LLP 416-238-7461 dmgadvocates.com

David Milosevic Milosevic & Associates 416-916-1387 mlflitigation.com

416-221-9343 thetorontolawyers.ca

Gavin J. Tighe Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6664 grllp.com

CONSTRUCTION

Andrew J. Heal Heal & Co 416-583-5901 healandco.com

Bruce Reynolds

Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP 416-585-8601 singleton.com

CORPORATE COUNSEL

Adam R. Freedman

Keslassy Freedman Gelfand LLP 416-645-5382 kfglaw.ca

cORPORATE FINANCE MERGERS + AQUISITIONS

Stan Freedman Aird & Berlis LLP 416-865-7762 airdberlis.com

“Justice is an ongoing process. It is never done, never fully achieved. Each decade, each year, each month, indeed each day brings new challenges.”

—Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin

Daniel Z. Naymark Naymark Law 416-640-6078 naymarklaw.com

Andrea Sanche Ricketts Harris LLP 416-642-4301 rickettsharris.com

Shahzad Siddiqui Landy Marr Kats LLP

Arlene O'Neill Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6640 grllp.com

CRIMINAL DEFENCE

Frank Addario Addario Law Group LLP 416-649-5055 addario.ca

WILLIAM FRIEDMAN

AVRA ROSEN

CARINA CHAN

BOB NAKANO

SUSAN SACK

SELECTED AS ONE OF POST CITY MAGAZINE’S TOP LAWWYERS IN THE GTA A PERSONALIZED SERVICE FOR YOU R EXECUTIVEEMPLOYMENT L AWWN

ROSENBERG JESSE ca jm@molrose Mediator Partner, o-Founding & C Senior

YUEN STEPHANIE ca jr@molrose Partner Co-Founding

ORDON MARTINE lk@molrose.ca Partner KONKOL Y SAY

JARET ne@ordonlaw.ca mar on assoc In

sy@molrose.ca Partner

Leo Adler

Leo Adler LAW

647-495-7732 leoadlerlaw.com

Daniel Brown

Daniel Brown Law LLP 416-304-0083 danielbrownlaw.ca

Michael Bury

Neuberger & Partners LLP

416-363-3977 nrlawyers.com

I. Loui Dallas

Dallas Criminal Defence 647-377-5442 irepresent.ca

Stephanie Digiuseppe

Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP

416-368-5000 hhllp.ca

Hilary Dudding

Daniel Brown Law LLP 416-297-7200 danielbrownlaw.ca

Annamaria Enenajor

Ruby Shiller Enenajor Barristers 416 964-9664 rubyshiller.com

Scott K. Fenton

Fenton Law Barristers 416-955-4551 fentonlaw.ca

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Jeffrey Fisher MOR Fisher LLP 416-294-7637 morfisher.ca

Daniel Freudman

Freudman Law Professional Corporation 647-771-2416 freudmanlaw.com

Brian H. Greenspan

Greenspan Humphrey Makepeace LLP 416-868-1755 15bedford.com

Jessyca Greenwood Greenwood Law 416-686-4612 greenwooddefence.com

Gary Grill

Grill Barristers PC 416-657-3332 grillbarristers.com

Mark Halfyard

Daniel Brown Law LLP

416-297-7200 danielbrownlaw.ca

Ryan Handlarski RH Criminal Defence 416-837-4500 rhcriminaldefence.com

Brian Heller

Heller Hunter Azevedo 416-863-9311 hellerrubel.com

CANADIAN LEGAL LUMINARIES

Marie Henein

Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP 416-368-5000 hhllp.ca

Christopher D. Hicks

Hicks Adams 416-975-1700 hicksadams.ca

Yuvika Johri Neuberger & Partners LLP 416-551-0504 nrlawyers.com

Stephen M Labow Law Chambers 416-947-1172 lawchambers.com

Michael Lacy Lacy Naster LLP 416-360-2776 lacynasterllp.ca

Daniel Michael Law Offices Of Daniel Michael 416-901-2412 mycriminaldefence.ca

Adam P. Newman RORRA LLP 416-598-1811 criminaltriallawyers.ca

Danielle Robitaille Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP 416-368-5000 hhllp.ca

Jonathan Rosenthal Osgoode Hall Law School 416-736-5712 osgoode.yorku.ca

Marianna Salih

Edward H Royle & Partners LLP

416-859-7112 roylelaw.ca

Kim Schofield Kim Schofield & Associates 416-821-9721 kimschofield.com

Samara Secter Addario Law Group LLP 416-649-5063 addario.ca

Melanie Webb Webb Barristers 416-323-3242 mjwlaw.ca

Craig Zeeh Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 647-970-2184 lzzdefence.ca

Jessica Zita Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 416-526-8826 lzzdefence.ca

Craig Zeeh Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 647-970-2184 lzzdefence.ca

Justin W Yuen 416-772-6406 justinwyuen.com

eLDER LAW

Kristine Anderson Fern Law 416-748-4266 fernlaw.ca

Shael Eisen Eisen Law 416-204-9999 eisenlaw.ca

CHARLES GLUCKSTEIN

BAILEY DULLER

DEBORAH GRAHAM

CRAIG ZEEH

FARRAH HUDANI

Nimali Gamage Goddard Gamage LLP 416-928-6685 ggslawyers.com

Jan Goddard Goddard Gamage LLP 416-928-6685 ggslawyers.com

Jane E. Meadus Advocacy Centre For The Elderly 416-598-2656 acelaw.ca

Melissa Miller Howie Sacks And Henry LLP

416-847-1063 hshlawyers.com

Matthew Rendely Loopstra Nixon LLP 289-805-0886 loopstranixon.com

Kimberly A. Whaley Wel Partners 416-355-3250 welpartners.com

ENTERTAINMENT LAW

Emmanuel Evdemon Emmanuel Evdemon Entertainment Counsel 416-676-9912 mediaslaw.com

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

ESTATES, TRUSTS + WILLS

Tammy Anklewicz Fogler, Rubinoff LLP 416-365-3710 foglers.com

D. Lex Arbesman Nulaw 416-481-5604 northtorontolawyers.ca

Jordan M. Atin Hull & Hull LLP 416-369-1140 hullandhull.com

Howard Black Miller Thomson LLP 416-595-7904 millerthomson.com

Ed Esposto Aird & Berlis LLP 416-865-7786 airdberlis.com

Jessica Feldman Chittley Bales Beall LLP 416-203-4016 balesbeall.com

Rebecca Fisch RSF Law 416-913-0316 rsflaw.ca

Genevieve Giroday Warren Giroday Law

“Canada is the homeland of quality, justice and tolerance.”

—Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell

416-259-6010 girodaylaw.ca

Joanne Golden Hull & Hull LLP 416-369-1140 hullandhull.com

Lindsay Ann Histrop Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6683 grllp.com

Ian M. Hull Hull & Hull LLP 416-369-7826 hullandhull.com

Meghan O'Neil Mills & Mills LLP 416-682-7058 millsandmills.ca

Daniel M. Paperny Loopstra Nixon LLP 289-805-0890 loopstranixon.com

Suzana Popovic-Montag Hull & Hull LLP 416-369-1416 hullandhull.com

Mitchell J. Rattner Schnurr Kirsh Oelbaum Tator LLP 416-860-1711 estatelitigation.net

Mary Anne Shaw

Mary Anne Shaw, Barrister and Solicitor 416-968-0096

Tamar Silverbrook Fasken 416-868-3465 fasken.com

Alysha-Rae Weekes Halo Law

437-262-1474 halolaw.ca

FAMILY LAW

William Abbott Macdonald & Partners LLP 416-507-2631 mpllp.com

Valois Ambrosino Ambrosino Law Group 416-929-0233 ambrosinolaw.com

Vanessa Henrietta Amyot Gelgoot & Partners LLP 416-324-5510 gelgootlaw.ca

Karon C. Bales Bales Beall LLP 416-203-4540 balesbeall.com

Jenna Beaton Beaton Burke Young LLP 416-862-6226 bbylaw.ca

Steve Benmor Benmor Family Law Group LLP 416-489-8890 benmor.com

Sarah Margaret Boulby Boulby Weinberg LLP 647-494-0113 boulbyweinberg.com

Elissa C.M. Boyle Farrell & Boyle LLP 416-597-1010 farrellboyle.com

Jessica Braude JJ Integrative Family Law 416-515-8608 jjfamilylaw.ca

STEVE BENMOR

SOMA RAY-ELLIS

ELISSA BOYLE

REESA HEFT

For over 24 years, Natalie C. MacDonald has been a leading advocate in employment law, representing both employees and employers. Her career includes pivotal court victories, writing, and teaching, all that have reshaped Canadian Employment Law. Since 2009, Natalie has been recognized as one of Canada's top employment lawyers, winning many awards since that time, and clenching the solo title "Employment Lawyer of the Year" in 2018 after her landmark victory in Galea v. Wal-Mart, which awarded the highest damages in Canadian Employment Law history. Her textbook, Extraordinary Damages in Canadian Employment Law, is critically acclaimed by the Bar and Bench, cementing her as the foremost authority on the subject. Her Toronto based firm is also renowned for excellence, consistently named as one of Canada's top employment and labour boutique firms, and achieving the number one ranking in 2022 at the National HR Awards.

Alexandra Carr

Lenkinski, Hooper & Carr

Family Law

416-924-6903 lhcfamilylaw.com

Hayley Cairns

Niman Mamo LLP 416-324-5529 nimanmamo.com

Erin Chaiton-Murray

Murray Lawson LLP 416-596-1708 murraylawsonllp.com

Carina Chan

Burrison Hudani Doris LLP

416-956-5636 bhdllp.com

Andrew Chris

Normandin Chris LLP

416-840-4788 normandinchris.com

Lester R. Cuellar

Cuellar Family Law 416-527-3014 cuellarfamlaw.com

Bailey Duller

Birenbaum Steinberg Landau Savin & Colraine LLP 416-642-8815 bslsc.com

Kelly Eckert Rosen Sack LLP

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

416-549-1465 rosensack.com

Lisa Feldstein Health Law 416-937-8768 familyhealthlaw.ca

Kenneth A. Fishman Boulby Weinberg LLP 647-494-0113 boulbyweinberg.com

Herschel Fogelman Fogelman Law 416-644-7975 fogelmanlaw.ca

Aaron Franks Epstein Cole LLP 416-862-6225 epsteincole.com

David Frenkel Frenkel Tobin LLP 416-363-4273 frenkeltobin.ca

Daryl Gelgoot Gelgoot & Partners LLP 416-324 5507 gelgootlaw.ca

Lisa Gelman Gelman & Associates 416-736-0200 lisagelman.com

Deborah Graham 416-597-9796 deborahgraham.ca

CANADIAN LEGAL LUMINARIES

A trailblazing figure in Canada, Violet Pauline King Henry was the first Black woman lawyer in the country and the first Black person to graduate in law in Alberta. A prominent criminal lawyer, she addressed racial and gender issues and played a significant role in the federal civil service in Ottawa, contributing to anti-racism initiatives.

Rebecca Grosz

Miller Thomson LLP

905-532-6608 millerthomson.com

Ben Hahn

Coach House Law 437-222-2054 coachhouselaw.com

Robert Halpern

Halpern Law Group 416-792-3399 halpernlawgroup.ca

Heather L. Hansen

Mccarthy Hansen & Company

416-855-1935 mccarthyco.ca

Reesa Heft Heftlaw 905-237-0077 heftlaw.ca

Allison Hines

Hines Legal Professional Corporation 647-256-3611 hineslegalservices.com

Farrah Hudani Burrison Hudani Doris LLP

416-956-5623 bhdllp.com

Jane Huh

Jane Huh 416-425-6554 janehuh.com

Joanna Hunt-Jones Normandin Chris LLP 416-840-4788 normandinchris.com

Gary S. Joseph Macdonald & Partners LLP

416-971-4802 mpllp.com

Yunjae Kim Birenbaum Steinberg Landau Savin & Colraine LLP 416-642-8852 bslsc.com

Lindsay Konkol Moldaver Rosenberg LLP 416-865-5313 molrose.ca

Sharyn Langdon Dickson Appell LLP 416-927-0891 dicksonappell.com

Jen-Yii Liew

Maleki Liew Barristers 647-660-0559 malekiliew.com

Jennifer Long Gelman & Associates 416-736-0200 lisagelman.com

Meysa Maleki Maleki L iew Barristers 647-660-0559 malekiliew.com

Christopher Anthony Mamo Niman Mamo LLP 416-254-5525 nimanmamo.com

Valarie Matthews

Mccarthy Hansen & Company 647-691-7659 mccarthyco.ca

Kristy Maurina Macdonald & Partners LLP 416-507-2641 mpllp.com

DAVID LEVY

REBECCA FISCH

PAULETTE HAYNES

LONNY ROSEN

SHARYN LANGDON

PARTNERS, SARAH BOULBY, OREN WEINBERG, KENNETH FISHMAN

BOULBY WEINBERG LLP

Boulby Weinberg LLP is an elite boutique family law rm providing customized dispute resolution strategies for an array of family disputes. We advise and represent our clients in simple, amicable separations as well as highly contentious divorces. While offering clients an approachable and relaxed atmosphere, our family lawyers provide a comprehensive understanding of the most complex family law issues at local, national, and international levels.

What types of matters does your rm handle?

Our team handles the full spectrum of family, support, and divorce issues, including parenting concerns (decision-making responsibility/custody and parenting time/access), child and spousal support, property and nancial division, and domestic agreements (including marriage/cohabitation contracts and separation agreements). We are also uniquely experienced in complicated international matters, such as multi-jurisdictional families and child abduction cases, as well as issues impacting high-net-worth families, including business valuation and division, inheritance and wealth protection, and family trusts.

Why should someone retain Boulby Weinberg LLP?

Our knowledgeable team has a complete toolbox of dispute resolution options at its disposal to resolve issues and minimize conict as efciently as possible. Our rm members have extensive experience resolving complex family and divorce cases through a variety of dispute resolution processes, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation. No matter how difcult the case, we are able to create legal solutions tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and concerns.

661 Yonge St Suite 500 Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z9 647-494-0113

www.boulbyweinberg.com

Alin Mayer

Dickson Appell LLP

416-927-0891 dicksonappell.com

Meghann Melito Macdonald & Partners LLP

416-507-2630 mpllp.com

Jaret Neil Moldaver Moldaver Rosenberg LLP 416-865-5346 molrose.ca

Chelsea Murphy Hines Legal Professional Corporation 647-256-3611 hineslegalservices.com

Harold Niman

Niman Mamo LLP

416-324-5522 nimanmamo.com

Richard Niman Niman Mamo LLP 416-324-5505 nimanmamo.com

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Kristen Leigh Normandin

Normandin Chris LLP 416-840-4788 normandinchris.com

Paul Pellman Ricketts Harris LLP 647-288-3356 rickettsharris.com

Joanna Radbord Mccarthy Hansen & Company

416-238-7916 mccarthyco.ca

Jonathan Robinson McCarthy Hansen & Company 416-238-7758 mccarthyco.ca

Avra Rosen Rosen Sack LLP 416-549-1461 rosensack.com

Jesse Rosenberg Moldaver Rosenberg LLP 416-865-5312 molrose.ca

“The Supreme Court maintains and develops the structure of law in Canada. Stability and predictability are important to maintain that structure. But, adaptation to changes in society, including changes in shared goals, is critical to the law’s development.”

—Justice Malcolm Rowe

Nicola Savin Birenbaum Steinberg Landau Savin & Colraine LLP

416-642-8064 bslsc.com

Audrey A. Shecter Beard Winter LLP 416-306-1741 beardwinter.com

Michael Stangarone Macdonald & Partners LLP

416-507-2645 mpllp.com

Sarah Strathopolous Epstein Cole LLP 416-862-2062 epsteincole.com

Roslyn M. Tsao

Epstein Cole LLP 416-862-6270 epsteincole.com

Julie Tyas

Tyas Family Law 416-485-6769 tyasfamilylaw.ca

Daniella Wald

Daniella Wald Family Law Resolutions 647-466-7122 waldfamilylaw.com

Nadine Waldman

Ballantyne Family Law 416-479-4119 ballantynefamilylaw.ca

Oren Weinberg

Boulby Weinberg LLP 647-494-0113 boulbyweinberg.com

Geoffrey Wells Macdonald & Partners LLP

416-507-2637 mpllp.com

Chloe Van Wirdum Niman Mamo LLP 416-524-5502 nimanmamo.com

Lorna M. Yates Cohen Alves Peeters Yates LLP 416-968-9200 capyfamilylaw.com

Stephanie Vivien Yee-Ching Yuen Moldaver Rosenberg LLP 416-865-5305 molrose.ca

Sarah Young Beaton Burke Young LLP 416-814-6265 bbylaw.ca

HEALTH CARE LAW

Mary Jane Dykeman INQ Law 416-967-7100 inq.law

Karima Kanani Miller Thomson LLP 416-595-7908 millerthomson.com

Lad Kucis Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-864-3114 grllp.com

Lonny J. Rosen Rosen Sunshine LLP 416-572-4901 rosensunshine.com

DIMITRI VAN KAMPEN

JASMINE DAYA

RACHEL RADOMSKI

JEREMY DIAMOND

ELYSE SUNSHINE

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Schnurr Kirsh Oelbaum Tator LLP congratulates Mitchell Rattner on being voted as one of the top lawyers in the specialty area of Estates and Trusts in the Post City Magazines’ 2024 survey.

Schnurr Kirsh Oelbaum Tator LLP has specialized in Estate Litigation Law since 1974, with a practical, results-oriented approach to estate disputes. We have acted for estate trustees, beneficiaries and claimants in the widest range of estate dispute areas. Our expertise extends to Guardianship Applications and Powers of Attorney Disputes for clients and their families facing capacity issues. Our firm also offers mediation services in an effort to resolve disputes at an early stage.

Schnurr Kirsh Oelbaum Tator LLP is a leader in Estate Litigation Law with offices in Toronto and in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada.

Lori Stoltz Morris + Stoltz LLP

416-862-1078 msllp.ca

Elyse Sunshine Rosen Sunshine LLP 416-572-4902 rosensunshine.com

IMMIGRATION LAW

Jacqueline Bart Bartlaw LLP

416-601-1346 bartlaw.ca

Barbara Jo Caruso Corporate Immigration Law Firm

416-368-6222 cilf.ca

David L.P. Garson

David L P Garson 416-915-3377 garsonil.com

Evan J. Green Green And Spiegel LLP 416-862-7880 gands.com

Jonathan Green Green and Spiegel LLP 647-689-7009 gands.com

Shoshana T. Green Green and Spiegel LLP

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

416-365-5973 gands.com

Spencer Green Green And Spiegel LLP 647-689-7018 gands.com

Stephen W. Green Green And Spiegel LLP 416-862-7880 gands.com

Cristina Guida Green And Spiegel LLP 416-866-2187 gands.com

Ravi Jain

Jain Immigration Law 416-840-4172 jainimmigrationlaw.com

Aminder Kaur Mangat AKM Law 416-262-0042 akmlaw.ca

Rebeka Lauks Legal Aid Ontario 647-805-3550 legalaid.on.ca

Guidy Mamann Mamann Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP 647-930-1518 migrationlaw.com

Peter Rekai Rekai LLP

CANADIAN LEGAL LUMINARIES

The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander made history as the first Black member of Parliament and the first visible minority to serve as Ontario’s LieutenantGovernor. A distinguished lawyer, he earned his law degree from Osgoode Hall, excelling in politics and advocacy for race relations. Jan. 21 is celebrated as Lincoln Alexander Day in Canada.

416-960-8876 mobilitylaw.com

Joel Sandaluk

Mamann Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP

416-862-9820 migrationlaw.com

Alina Sklar Alina Sklar

416-873-0868 alinasklar.com

Adrienne Smith

Smith Immigration Law 647-365-1801 smithimmigrationgroup.com

Eleanor Somerleigh Rekai LLP

416-960-8876 mobilitylaw.com

Jared Will

Jared Will & Associates Law Firm

416-657-1472 jwlaw.ca

INSURANCE

Jennifer Griffiths

Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP 416-777-5245 ztgh.com

Eric K. Grossman Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP 416-777-5222 ztgh.com

Leeza Pecce

Jones Kopp Litigation Partners LLP 416-350-2150 joneskopplitigation.com

Kim Stoll Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-203-9509 grllp.com

Michael P. Taylor Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP 647-998-5202 ztgh.com

David Zarek Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP 416-777-5200 ztgh.com

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Georgina Danzig Heer Law - Intellectual Property Law & Litigation 416-546-7303 heerlaw.com

Jodi English Gowling WLG 416-862-4493 gowlingwlg.com

Ashlee Froese Froese Law 647-242-0215 froeselaw.com

Christopher Heer Heer Law - Intellectual Property Law & Litigation 416-546-7303 heerlaw.com

Lorne M. Lipkus Lipkus Law LLP 416-984-9992 lipkus.law

Paul Lomic Lomic Law 647-464-6710 lomic-law.ca

HASHIM GHAZI

GEORGINA DANZIG

GENEVIEVE GIRODAY WARREN

HOWARD BLACK

JESSICA FELDMAN CHITTLEY

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Our passion for client success fuels exceptional results.

Trust us for personalized legal solutions in corporate law, real estate, family law, wills & estates, and litigation.

From real estate transactions to estate planning, we provide clear, client-focused guidance at every step.

Call us today at 416-276-5337 or visit coachhouselaw.com for a consultation.

David, the Managing Lawyer at Coach House Law, offers over 15 years of experience in providing high-quality legal services to clients and businesses of all sizes. Specializing in real estate and business law, he is committed to delivering timely and practical legal advice.

Jennifer Chan has built a practice that focuses exclusively on employment and workers’ compensation law representing individuals and employers across Ontario. From negotiating private settlements to running trials, JTC Litigation is a one-stop advocacy shop with the constitution to go the extra mile.

STEVE BENMOR BENMOR FAMILY LAW GROUP

Steve Benmor, B.Sc., LL.B., LL.M. is the founder and principal lawyer of Benmor Family Law Group, a boutique matrimonial law rm in downtown Toronto. He is a Certied Specialist in Family Law and was admitted as a Fellow to the prestigious International Academy of Family Lawyers. Steve is regularly retained as a Divorce Mediator, Arbitrator and Parenting Coordinator.

What can clients expect when they retain you/your rm?

As a Divorce Mediator, Steve uses his 30 years of in-depth knowledge of family law, courtroom experience, and expert problem-solving skills in Divorce Mediation to help spouses reach fair, fast, and cooperative divorce settlements without the nancial losses, emotional costs, and lengthy delays from divorce court.

Steve is dedicated to facilitating amicable, cooperative and swift divorce settlements. He is committed to helping families heal and move forward. By working with Steve, clients can expect real results – fair resolutions that empower them to embrace a more secure and positive future. Lawyers refer their clients to Steve for Divorce Mediation because they trust that he can settle their toughest cases.

77 Bloor Street West Suite 600 416-489-8890

benmor.com • steve@benmor.com

Diana Mansour Gardiner Roberts LLP

416-865-6711 grllp.com

Bob Nakano Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-2965 grllp.com

Sarah O'Grady CPST Law LLP 647-478-2432 cpstip.com

William B. Vass Cognitive Intellectual Property Law cognitiveiplaw.com

LABOUR + EMPLOYMENT

Justin W. Anisman Anisman Law 416-833-8443 torontoemployment.law

Oren Barbalat Littler Mendelson PC 647-256-4501 littler.com

Jennifer Chan JTC Litigation 416-224-4419 jtclitigation.com

Emily Elder Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP 416-408-5508 filion.on.ca

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Stanislav Fainzilberg Samfiru Tumarkin LLP 416-861-9065 stlawyers.ca

Richard A. Fink Fink & Bornstein PC 416-537-0108 workerscomplawyers.ca

Chris Foulon

Israel Foulon Wong LLP 416-640-1550 israelfoulon.com

Mitchell Frazer Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. 647-499-2828 mintz.com

Andrew J. Goldberg Levitt Sheikh 416-594-3900 levittllp.com

Paulette S. Haynes Law Chambers 416-593-2731 lawchambers.com

Natalie C. MacDonald MacDonald & Associates 416-601-2300 macdonaldassociates.ca

Athanasios Makrinos

Whitten & Lublin PC 647-951-0342 toronto-employmentlawyer.com

“Justice is the appication of law to life, not just the application of law to facts.”

—Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella

Joshua Mandryk

Goldblatt Partners LLP 416-979-6970 goldblattpartners.com

Kathryn Marshall Levitt Sheikh 416-594-3900 levittllp.com

Carole McAfee Wallace Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-203-9551 grllp.com

Andrew Monkhouse Monkhouse Law 416-907-9249 monkhouselaw.com

Hendrik Nieuwland

Shields O'Donnell Mackillop LLP

416-304-6427 somlaw.ca

Andy Pushalik Dentons Canada LLP 416-862-3468 dentons.com

Stuart Rudner

Stuart Rudner Professional Corporation 416-864-8500 rudnerlaw.ca

Soma Ray-Ellis Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6709 grllp.com

Jeremy D. Schwartz Stringer LLP 416-862-7011 stringerllp.com

Nancy Shapiro Koskie Minsky LLP 416-595-2108 kmlaw.ca

Morgan Sim Parker Sim LLP 416-962-1048 parkersim.com

Lisa Stam Spring Law 416-238-8181 springlaw.ca

Carissa N. Tanzola Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP 416-408-5523 filion.on.ca

Carita Wong Israel Foulon Wong LLP 416-640-1550 israelfoulon.com

Natasha Zervoudakis Sherrard Kuzz LLP 416-603-0700 sherrardkuzz.com

Karen Zvulony Kzp Law Professional Corporation 416-827-8713 kzplaw.com

MEDIA + defamation law

Ryder Gilliland DMG Advocates LLP 416-238-7537 dmgadvocates.com

Maanit Zemel Zemel Van Kampen LLP 647-426-2270 canadatechlaw.com

RAVI JAIN

JEN-YII LIEW

KARIMA KANANI

JORDAN ATIN

HEATHER HANSEN

medical malpractice DEFENCE

Sarit E. Batner

McCarthy Tetrault LLP 416-601-7756 mccarthy.ca

Josh Koziebrocki Koziebrocki Law 416-925-5445 koziebrockilaw.com

medical malpractice

Plaintiff Duncan Embury Neinstein

416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Richard Halpern Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers 416-408-4252 gluckstein.com

Kelly Hayden Morris + Stoltz LLP 416-945-1955 msllp.ca

Pinta Maguire Tyr LLP 647-588-4498 tyrllp.com

Kristina Maitland Neinstein 416-920-0345 neinstein.com

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Jan Marin Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers

416-408-4252 gluckstein.com

Ken Morris Morris + Stoltz LLP 416-862-8320 mselaw.ca

Sonia Nijjar Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Daniela M. Pacheco Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Neil E. Sacks Howie Sacks and Henry LLP

416-361-5811 hshlawyers.com

Nicholas Sampson Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Not for profit + charities

Cliff Goldfarb Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6616 grllp.com

Heather Keachie Gardiner Roberts LLP

CANADIAN LEGAL LUMINARIES

416-865-4017 grllp.com

Ryan Peck Hiv & Aids Legal Clinic Ontario

416-340-7790 halco.org

PATENTS + TRADEMARKS

Elliot Gold

Ridout & Maybee LLP 416-865-3528 ridoutmaybee.com

Personal injury

Jordan Assaraf

Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers 416-408-4252 gluckstein.com

Jonathan Burton Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers 416-408-4252 gluckstein.com

Jasmine Daya Jasmine Daya & Co 416-967-9100 jdlawyers.ca

Jeremy Diamond

Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP 1-844-805-4878 ext. 100 diamondlaw.ca

Charles E. Gluckstein

Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers

416-408-4252 gluckstein.com

Joshua Goldberg

Joshua Goldberg LAW 877-898-0777 jgoldberglaw.ca

Jennifer Goldhar Capp Shupak 416-944-2313 cappshupak.com

Jessica Golosky Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers 416-408-4252 gluckstein.com

Erik Joffe Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Vadim Kats Landy Marr Kats LLP 416-221-9343 thetorontolawyers.ca

Jason F. Katz Singer Katz LLP 416-869-0789 singerkatz.com

Stacy Koumarelas Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Michelle Kudlats Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Sonia Leith Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Rosa Leto Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

David Levy Howie Sacks and Henry LLP 416-361-0117 hshlawyers.com

JUSTIN ANISMAN

JENNIFER CHAN

MELISSA MILLER

PATRICK SHING

KENNETH A. FISHMAN

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

MEYSA MALEKI & JEN-YII LIEW

MALEKI LIEW

Meysa and Jen are the founders of Maleki Liew LLP. They have extensive experience in all aspects of separation and high conict divorce, including complex nancial matters and parenting litigation. They have advocated for clients at all levels of court in Ontario including the Court of Appeal for Ontario. For more information about Meysa & Jen and their law rm, you may visit, www.malekiliew.com.

What qualities make the most successful attorney-client relationships and why?

Separated couples come to you at one of the most difcult times of their life. A good client-lawyer relationship requires that a lawyer be available to his or her client; advise the client of the strategy to move the case towards a resolution at every step; and provide sound advice that brings about a great outcome for the client. Excellent written and oral advocacy and the way a case is conducted from beginning to end make a difference in terms of the outcome of a case. At the same time, a good client-lawyer relationship requires that a client is forthright with his or her counsel and follows the lawyer’s advice.

3080 Yonge Street, Suite 4054, Toronto 647-660-0559

www.malekiliew.com

Kate Mazzucco Beyond Law

416-287-0199 beyond.law

Susan D. Mitchell

Tierney Stauffer LLP 613-288-3209 tslawyers.ca

Greg Neinstein Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Jeffrey Neinstein Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Josh Nisker Beyond Law 416-284-9963 beyond.law

Rachel Radomski

Desai Maruszki LAW

416-848-4570 desaimaruszki.com

Tammy Ring Lerners LLP 416-601-2647 lernerspersonalinjury.ca

Corey J. Sax

Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP 800-567-4878 diamondlaw.ca

Marilyn P. Shupak Capp Shupak

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

416-323-3324 cappshupak.com

Yoni Silberman

Bogoroch & Associates 416-341-5613 bogoroch.com

Adam Wagman

Howie Sacks And Henry LLP

416-361-0988 hshlawyers.com

Michael Wolkowicz Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Lianna Woollard Neinstein 416-969-4826 neinstein.com

Isaac Zisckind

Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP 1-844-805-4878 diamondlaw.ca

Sandra Zisckind Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP 1-844-805-4878 sandrazisckindlaw.com

Product liability

Eric Joffe Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

CANADIAN LEGAL LUMINARIES

Canada’s eighth prime minister, Sir Robert Borden, was a distinguished lawyer. Borden led during First World War, introducing conscription and shaping Canada’s identity. He expanded autonomy at the Paris Peace Conference, introduced women’s suffrage and navigated complex issues, leaving a lasting legacy.

Daniel Michaelson Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Real estate

Yemi Asalu Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com

John Atchison Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6647 grllp.com

Michael Clark Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com

Ali Daneshvar Owens Wright LLP 416-484-8674 owenswright.com

David Epstein Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6698 grllp.com

Bryan Friedman Friedman Law Professional Corporation 416-496-3340 friedmans.ca

William Friedman Friedman Law Professional Corporation 416-496-3340 friedmans.ca

Katherine Garretto Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6625 grllp.com

Jacqueline Marie Gasbarre

Owens Wright LLP 416-848-4717 owenswright.com

Mark J. Gelfand Keslassy Freedman Gelfand LLP 416-645-5382 kfglaw.ca

Katherine Grossi Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com

Jeff Halman

Baldwin Sennecke Halman LLP 416 601 1036 bashllp.com

Puneet Jatana Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com

Tamara Katz Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-4012 grllp.com

Max Koenekoop Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com

Mitchell Korman Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com

Randy H. Lebow Owens Wright LLP 416-848-4707 owenswright.com

Ben Leith Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP 416-860-6579 cassels.com

OREN WEINBERG

HILARY DUDDING

PINTA MAGUIRE

MITCHELL RATTNER

MELANIE WEBB

CONGRATULA AT ATTIONS TO OUR COLLEAGUE LEONA KUNG

ON BEING SELECTED AS ONE OF POST CITY MAGAZINE’S T OP LA T AWWYERS IN THE GTA A

PERSONALIZED SERVICE FOR YOU R CONSTRUCTION-RELATED DISPUT E ANDCOMMERCIALLITIGATIONNEE

AND COMMERCIAL

BSLSC LLP congratulates our partners

Nicola Savin, Yunjae Kim, and Bailey Duller, for being recognized as Top Lawyers in the area of Family Law, and Craig Colraine for being recognized in the area of Commercial Litigation.

BSLSC provides every client with personal attention and exceptional service; building trust and long term relationships with their clients on each and every case they take on.

Nicola, Yunjae and Bailey provide a full complement of family law services to help their clients protect what matters most. Craig provides comprehensive commercial litigation services, supporting clients through all aspects of business law.

Yunjae is also a distinguished member of the Korean legal community and is able to offer service in English and Korean.

If you are seeking strategic and responsive counsel and wish to set up a consultation,

Nicola can be contacted at savin@bslsc.com or 416 642 8064

Bailey can be contacted at duller@bslsc.com or 416-642-8815

Yunjae can be contacted at kim@bslsc.com or 416-642-8852

Craig can be contacted at colraine@bslsc.com or 416-961-0042

Yunjae Kim

Nicola Savin

Bailey Duller

Craig Colraine

Jeff Levy

Levy Zavet

416-477-5941 levyzavet.com

Brinda Patel

Korman & Company

416-465-4232 kormancompany.com

Surabhi Ranjan

Korman & Company

416-465-4232 kormancompany.com

Adam Richardson

Korman & Company

416-465-4232 kormancompany.com

Arthur L. Shapero Owens Wright LLP

416-848-4743 owenswright.com

Evan Shapiro

Shapiro Real Estate & Business Lawyers

416-224-0808 garryshapirolaw.com

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Garry Shapiro

Shapiro Real Estate & Business Lawyers 416-224-0808 garryshapirolaw.com

Patrick Shing Mills & Mills LLP 416-682-7054 millsandmills.ca

Tannis A. Waugh Waugh And Co. Professional Corporation 416-533-2996 waughfirm.com

David Woodside Coach House Law 437-222-2055 coachhouselaw.com

Andrea Wong Cozen O'connor 647-417-5353 cozen.com

Rikki Yunger Dentons Canada LLP

416-863-4729 dentons.com

Zev Zlotnick Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6601 grllp.com

Securities law

Jason A. Saltzman Gowling Wlg 416-862-4479 gowlingwlg.com

Tax law

Neil Bass Aird & Berlis LLP 416-865-3071 airdberlis.com

William S. Bernstein Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6675 grllp.com

Greg Farano Gardiner Roberts LLP

416-865-6787 grllp.com

Bhuvana Rai Mors & Tribute Tax Law 365-645-7616 morstribute.ca

Lorne Saltman Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6689 grllp.com

Technology virtual

Hashim Ghazi Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP 416-868-3472 fasken.com

Dimitri van Kampen Zemel van Kampen LLP 647-426-2270 canadatechlaw.com

Post City and Streets of Toronto are mindful that not everyone has the resources to easily access legal help and that being able to hire a lawyer to defend your interests is a basic right. We have made a donation on behalf of this year’s lawyers list to the following legal advocacy groups.

TOP LAWYERS: METHODOLOGY - To create the list, Post City contracted DataJoe Research to facilitate an online peer-voting process and Internet research process. DataJoe Research is a software and research company specializing in data collection and verification, and it conducts various nominations across North America on behalf of publishers.

To create the list, we paired DataJoe Research’s online peer-voting process with an Internet research process to identify success characteristics. DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had, at time of review, a current, active licence status with the appropriate provincial regulatory board. If we were not able to find evidence of a lawyer's current, active registration, that lawyer was excluded from the list. In addition, we checked available public sources to identify lawyers disciplined for an infraction by the province. These entities were excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to the magazine for its final review and adjustments. We recognize that there are many good lawyers who are

not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the region. Inclusion in the list is based on the opinions of responding lawyers in the region. We take time and energy to ensure fair voting, although we understand that the results of this survey nomination and Internet research campaign are not an objective metric. We certainly do not discount the fact that, many good and effective lawyers may not appear on the list.

Disclaimers: DataJoe uses best practices and exercises great care in assembling content for this list. DataJoe does not warrant that the data contained within the list are complete or accurate. DataJoe does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. All rights reserved. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without written permission from DataJoe.

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4 things every Torontonian needs to know to Eras

When Taylor Swift arrives in the city this month, you can join in on the fun without a ticket! From Eras trivia to friendship bracelet workshops to after parties, celebrate in style. Before each concert, Metro Toronto Convention Centre will be transformed into Toronto’s Version: Taylgate ’24, featuring 150,000 square feet of photo ops, pre-show makeup, concert merch and more. Then head to the Eras

Tour

like a pro

After Parties with DJ Rog, where fans will keep the concert fun going (with a few surprises planned). Crafty Swifties can stop by Kind Karma Company for a friendship bracelet workshop from Nov. 13 to 24, or try a one-night-only bejeweled paint pouring workshop at Fresh Paint Studio on Nov. 13. Dance, sing, meet fellow Swifties and make this month better than your wildest dreams!

Clockwise from left: Taylor Swift on tour, Toronto’s Version: Taylgate ’24, The Eras After parties with DJ Rog

Photo: @djrog1998

Must-see T.O. shows from Bruce Springsteen to Big Stuff

1. Go to Life Is a Carnival

The Band is one of the most legendary and acclaimed musical groups, well, ever. And it all started right here in Toronto. What better way to take a look back then to head to the “Life Is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour 24” at Meridian Hall on Nov. 16. The star-studded lineup at this concert promises an unforgettable musical experience. Headlining the tour are artists Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers), Don Was, John Medeski, Terence Higgins and many others. These talented musicians will bring the Band's legendary 1976 final concert to life, paying tribute to the original Last Waltz event, which culminated with a memorable rendition of Marvin Gaye’s "Baby Don’t You Do It." The show will run for four hours, offering a nostalgic and exhilarating musical journey.

2. Go to The Lion King

Disney’s The Lion King is making its highly anticipated return to Toronto this fall, bringing the iconic musical to the

Princess of Wales Theatre starting Nov.

2. Celebrating 26 years on Broadway, this globally acclaimed show has captivated over 112 million people in 28 countries with its mesmerizing blend of stunning visuals, unforgettable music and extraordinary performances. Directed by the visionary Julie Taymor, the production features timeless songs by Elton John and Lebo M, alongside intricate costumes and breathtaking choreography that transport audiences into the heart of the African savannah. With six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Lion King is more than just another show. It promises to be an unforgettable theatrical journey for the whole family at the perfect time of year.

3. See Sturgill Simpson

Sturgill Simpson, known for his boundary-pushing sound and independence, is bringing his "Why Not?" tour to Massey Hall in Toronto on Nov. 21. This concert marks his return to the music scene under the new moniker Johnny Blue Skies, coinciding with the release of his highly anticipated album, Passage Du

Desir. Fans of Simpson’s genre-blurring music won’t want to miss this evening at Toronto’s iconic Massey Hall.

4. Go to Big Stuff

Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus are set to debut BIG STUFF, a world premiere production running from Nov. 12 to Dec. 8 at Crow's Theatre’s Studio Theatre. Known for their hilarious and heartfelt improvisational comedy, the duo (both alums of The Second City) team up with award-winning playwright Kat Sandler to explore the emotional significance of objects and the complexities of finding community. Through their distinct style of improvisation and real-life chemistry, Baram and Snieckus navigate quirky topics, from gun store lineups to pitching TV ideas to border guards, blending humour with touching insights.

5. Go to When Brothers Speak

The “When Brothers Speak” spoken word showcase returns on Nov. 9 to the

Jane Mallett Theatre at St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. This annual event, founded by Order of Ontario appointee Dwayne Morgan, is the largest and longest-running showcase of Black male spoken word artists in North America. Now in its 27th edition, the event brings together six Black men to share their life experiences through powerful, emotional performances. This year’s lineup includes Toronto-based artists David Delisca, Ian Keteku and Martin Gomes, along with special guests Prentice Powell from San Francisco, Ed Mabrey from Los Angeles and host Dwayne Morgan himself.

6. See Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are bringing their tour to Scotiabank Arena on Nov. 3. Finally! Bruce Springsteen, affectionately known as “the Boss,” is one of rock's most iconic and enduring artists. For over five decades, he has captivated audiences worldwide. Accompanied by the E Street Band, his longtime backing group, Springsteen’s live shows are legendary. —Ron Johnson

L-R: Bruce Springsteen plays Scotiabank Arena, and ‘The Lion King’ returns

The Toronto Edition of Monopoly is here

Get ready for Monopoly: Toronto Edition — a thrilling way to experience the city while supporting a great cause! This exclusive version of the classic board game, licensed by Hasbro, is brought to you by ProAction Cops & Kids, a charity dedicated to connecting police officers with youth across the GTA. Each game sold benefits 11 charities, including United Way, Jays Care Foundation, Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, SickKids, MLSE Foundation and The Keg Spirit Foundation.

Experience Toronto:

Imagine grabbing the hottest spots like the CN Tower, Canada’s Wonderland and the legendary Fairmont Royal York Hotel. As you cruise around the board, you’ll run into everything from the bustling Nathan Phillips Square to the fun-filled

Ripley’s Aquarium. These aren’t just properties. They’re the city’s treasures, inviting you to trade, invest, and outsmart your friends — all while soaking up Toronto’s unique vibe.

How to Play:

In this electrifying take on Monopoly, players roll the dice and hit the streets of Toronto. What’s the mission? Snag properties, construct houses and hotels and outwit your rivals. Embrace the art of negotiation and shrewd decision making to dodge unexpected costs and grab golden opportunities. Will you clinch a deal on a trendy Queen Street hot spot or chase the serene vibes of High Park? You call the shots in this fast-paced game of strategy, quick moves and epic moments.

Born out of the pandemic, the Toronto Edition of Monopoly aims to celebrate our beloved city and foster a sense of togetherness.

“We believe that we could spearhead the creation of the Toronto version on a much larger scale as a way of fundraising for multiple charities across the GTA,” says Stephen Kouri, President of ProAction Cops & Kids.

So whether you're a seasoned Monopoly master or just looking for a fun way to give back this holiday season, Monopoly: Toronto Edition is a fantastic

opportunity to celebrate our city while supporting those in need.

Grab your copy before they sell out — after all, it’s not just a game; it’s a chance to make a difference!

Visit www.monopolytorontoedition.com for more information.

PREP TALK FOR FALL

Go for timeless and classic this season with all things preppy perfection. Jeanne Beker searched everywhere from the classroom to the stable for inspiration to source the best of prep in the city.

A. CAP, Simons, $60, simons.ca “I love a little newsboy cap. What a fun hat that tops everything off and gives you a bit of attitude!” PLEATED SKIRT, Gravitypope, $315, 1010 Queen St. W. CROSSOVER BLAZER, Smythe, $795, 1116 Yonge St. “There’s a really elegant, ’40s-inspired look to this. The tailoring is exquisite, and it has an equestrian vibe to it with the crossover.”

B. RIDING BOOT, Browns, $1,090, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr. “This is a beautiful combination and such a nice colour. I like the straps. It looks like you’re ready to get on your horse!” SADDLEBAG, Uppdoo, $295, 916 Bloor St. W. FAIR ISLE SWEATER, Gravitypope, $475, 1010 Queen St. W.

C. BARN JACKET, Ralph Lauren, $398, 3401 Dufferin St. “This is a great, classic look. This will do so well in your wardrobe because you can travel with it and it also acts a bit like a windbreaker.”

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D. SUNGLASSES, Warby Parker, $150, 684 Queen St. W. “I love the shape of these glasses. I have a pair of glasses that style, and I wear them religiously.” SILK SCARF, Holt Renfrew, $670, 50 Bloor St. W. PLAID COAT, Hilary MacMillan, $265, hilarymacmillan.com “What a cosy coat. It’s so cuddly and nice and lightweight. I love the beautiful colouration, and it’s such a statement.”

E. BUTTON DOWN, Over the Rainbow, $310, 55 Bloor St. W. “This is a great twist on a crisp white shirt with all the detailing. It gives a classic garment a kind of artisan feel.” RUGBY SHIRT, Kotn, $148, 148 Ossington Ave. EARRINGS, 100% Silk Shop, $175, 1558 Dupont St. “If you want a statement earring with a bit of whimsy, these will show people you don’t take yourself too seriously.” LOAFER, Ron White Shoes, $595, 55 Bloor St. W.

Jeanne Beker | One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on fashion, now watch her on TSC or tune in to her podcast Beyond Style Matters.

What Canada is doing about microplastics

Plastic, a byproduct of the oil and gas industry, is everywhere, in various forms. But its ubiquity and the harms it causes have undermined its utility.

Plastic doesn’t really biodegrade. It breaks down into smaller and smaller particles until it’s referred to as “microplastic” or “nanoplastic.”

thor Matthew Campen, from the University of New Mexico. Plastic is also being found increasingly in animal brains.

What’s particularly astounding is that most plastic only came into our lives over the past 75 or so years. When I was growing up, plastic bags and packaging were unheard of.

Microplastics, tiny specks smaller than five millimetres in diameter, are now being found in human organs, including our brains, lungs and reproductive organs. Their presence can cause cell damage, inflammation, cardiovascular disease, fertility issues, cancer, immune system disruption and cognitive issues.

One study found brains are accumulating as much as 10 or 20 times more than other organs. The Guardian reports that 24 brain samples collected in early 2024 measured on average about 0.5 per cent plastic by weight and that people who died with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease had 10 times more plastic in their brains than people without those health issues. Quantities found in brains in 2024 were also 50 per cent higher than in samples dating to 2016.

“You can draw a line — it’s increasing over time. It’s consistent with what you’re seeing in the environment,” said study lead au-

We can all limit exposure to plastic contamination: avoid microwaving food in plastic containers, choose tap water if possible over bottled, keep dust at bay (it contains plastic particles), eat less meat (which can contain plastic particles) and avoid excessive packaging.

But we can’t trust industry or “markets” to do the right thing. That’s why it’s critical to secure regulations to stop plastic from poisoning our biosphere and plasticizing us.

Canada has made a good start by banning some non-essential, single-use plastic items and by hosting international negotiations this year in Ottawa around an international treaty to set limits on plastic production. Enough is enough. Let’s push our government to take a strong stand to limit global plastic production.

Microplastics are now being found in human organs

DAVID SUZUKI with files from Ian Hanington.

Dear Sangita: I'm engaged to a married man. He was supposed to have mailed in the paperwork before he proposed to me, but I found out after that some documents were missing when he did. We started looking at wedding venues and put the deposit down on a spot we both liked — but now I don’t want to get married. He hasn't even taken the time to get divorced! Was I wrong for calling off the wedding?

Duped by divorce

Dear Duped: You can’t even get married legally right now, so you made the right call! I will say, I know people who are going through a divorce, and it takes a long time — some people have been doing it for five years. It doesn’t sound like he’s just sitting there twiddling his thumbs. Instead of saying you’re going to call off the wedding, maybe it can be more of a conversation about how you can work together to get him through the divorce and finalize it

so that the two of you can move on with your lives. Right now, I don’t think you should be booking vendors. Take your time — it’s a lot to process mentally, the fact that he’s just coming out of a divorce and also engaged to you. Regardless, he does need to get these divorce papers finalized for the two of you to start this life together. Hopefully an honest conversation between both of you will help that.

Dear Sangita: My mom is 75 and a full-time caregiver to her 85year-old common-law partner who is my stepfather. My mom now needs cataract surgery and someone to take care of her while she recovers as well as my stepdad. I’ve listed local nursing homes and care options, but my stepdad refuses any outside help. My mom wants to go stay in a nursing home for a month to recover, but we can't afford this. I have offered to come

take care of both of them for free. My stepdad won't allow it, and my mom stubbornly says, “I can't let you do that.” I don't know what to do. Am I going about this situation wrong?

—Stubborn seniors

Dear Stubborn: I understand your stepdad is hesitant about getting help. But it’s worth having a conversation with him to see if he’d be willing to at least try home care — it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. He may not know what that experience will actually be like until he tries it, and your parents may both realize it’s a big help. I know you say both your mom and stepdad are stubborn, but they’ll likely realize soon that getting some kind of support is a necessity, not just an option. Now, the fact that your mom is saying she wants to go away to her own nursing home suggests to me that she knows she needs help and can’t be caring for your stepdad at

the same time. But you’ve done everything you can, providing resources and so kindly offering up your own help. Take some of that stress and pressure off of yourself and let your mom come to you. At the end of the day, when and if your mom needs help, she will ask. All you can do is let her know that you are there for her if she needs it.

The best way to approach these conversations is with openness — it’s about figuring it out together. If home care is what you and your family choose, I hope you can find a government assistance program that makes the option more financially viable.

Have a relationship or life question for Sangita? Send it to advice@postcity.com.

SANGITA PATEL is our advice columnist and was previously a host on ET Canada.

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FAST FACTS

NAME: Chris Tanev

FAVE T.O. MEMORY:

Getting up at 5 a.m. and going to the hockey rink

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FAVE LOCAL ATHLETES: Vince Carter and Sebastian Giovinco

Toronto athlete makes it big with the Leafs

Professional athletes often have very little say as to where they live. Some athletes hop from team to team, doing short stints all over the continent. Then there are the lucky few who spend time in a couple cities before they’re ultimately brought home to play. New Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is one of those players.

“Growing up here, a lot of friends and family are big fans of the Leafs, so that aspect is really fun. It's definitely an honour,” Tanev says.

With the joy of playing at home, you might think there’s an added pressure to perform, but Tanev says he doesn’t feel it.

“There’s pressure everywhere you play. Teams expect results,” he says. “Obviously, the fan base is a little bit bigger here. Maybe things are more magnified.”

Tanev is from East York and played throughout the city growing up, predominantly for the Toronto Red Wings.

“Having fun, that's the biggest thing,” Tanev says about the biggest lesson he learned playing in Toronto. “Kids get burned out and stop enjoying the game. Once that happens, it's tough to perform and succeed.”

Thanks to his teammates, Tanev has spent over a decade in the league and has yet to lose his enthusiasm. “It's like you get

a new family almost every year obviously you have your family — you start a journey with a bunch of other people and build great bonds, which sometimes last a lifetime.”

Joining the Leafs reunites Tanev with his 2018 International Ice Hockey Federation defence partner Morgan Reilly, with whom he won gold.

“He's such an incredible player, incredible skater, so it's definitely a privilege for me to be able to play with him,” Tanev says of Reilly.

Off the ice, Tanev is focused on spending time with family, especially since being back in the city.

“[I’ve been] hanging out with my son, going to the park five times a day and walking the dogs, trying to get as much family time as I can and sort of get away from the game.”

Having not lived in the city for nearly 15 years, he’s certainly noticed a difference between the Toronto he grew up in and the one he finds himself in now. A few of his favourite restaurants have closed since the pandemic, but his primary observation? “It’s busy. I feel like, over the last five years, the city's gotten crazy busy. There’s a lot of traffic, and I’m trying to navigate that. But I’m able to see friends and family a little bit more, which is awesome.” —Alexa Margorian

Chris Tanev has played in the NHL for over a decade

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Chantal Kreviazuk & Raine Maida on 25 harmonious years

This month, Chantal Kreviazuk is taking the stage at Massey Hall in honour of the 25th anniversary of her double-platinum selling album, Colour Moving and Still But there’s another 25th milestone for her to celebrate — her wedding anniversary with Our Lady Peace lead singer Raine Maida. With a double memoir on the way and upcoming tours for both members of this musical power couple, Chantal shares the details of their Roman proposal and rock ’n’ roll meeting.

How they met

Raine and I met at a Pearl Jam concert at Maple Leaf Gardens on Sept. 21, 1996.

The first date

Raine joined me at my wrap party for my video for my first single, “God Made Me,” at the Rivoli on Queen. I don’t remember much about the party.… We left the Riv, and he took me back to my hotel. We ultimately couldn’t stay apart!

The proposal

Raine and I were at the Vatican, and he was behaving a bit strangely, dragging me quickly through rooms and corridors. Eventually I learned that his plan to propose in the Sistine Chapel was botched by how congested it was in there with tourists, so he landed us in the octagonal courtyard at a stone bench. He got on one knee and then the world stopped. He asked me if I would

do him the honour of being his wife. I said yes. He had a box with a solitaire diamond in it. It fit perfectly. We then drove through Rome via horse and buggy.

The wedding and honeymoon

We were married on Dec. 19, 1999, at the Estates of Sunnybrook’s McLean House. We honeymooned in Barbados. Short and sweet — Raine had a tour!

We have three sons; Rowan is 20, Lucca is 19, and Salvador is 16.

One of my best friends says that we’ll be together forever because we talk all the time about everything, and we’re really just the closest of friends. I think we’re lucky because we like each other and also we’re inexplicably in love.

and a relationship

We have our own individual lives and purposes that we constantly are called to, and so I think it brings a perfect balance or “interdependency” to the relationship. I am not obsessed with or micromanaging him in every area of his life, nor is he mine.

The future together

Raine and I will simply take care of each other, grow old together and share ourselves with our audiences as individuals and as a

couple until the end of time. Somewhere in there, the kids forgive us for a lot of stuff and bring the grandchildren home often. We love our family and the life we have created together and start each day with a fresh and positive outlook, as though it’s our first and maybe our last together. We reset, refresh and repeat, and I can’t see it stopping anytime soon.

What’s next

I am thrilled to have my family present when I play my show at Massey Hall in Toronto this Nov. 8 in honour of the 25th anniversary of my album Colour Moving and Still. Then we’ll celebrate 25 years married with the release of our double memoir, and we’ll keep pushing our message of hope and joy for couples and normalize the challenges we all face. Raine has a giant arena tour across Canada in the new year, and I have a few projects coming out in 2025, so it is sure to be a jam-packed few more years!

Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk got engaged in Rome

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Steak houses are back in Toronto, proving that meat still reigns supreme — even in the age of plant-based dining. Linny’s on Ossington, crafted by the team behind Michelin Bib Gourmand Sunnys Chinese and acclaimed Mimi, puts a twist on tradition with aged steaks and nostalgic deli bites like hand-cut pastrami. Top Chef star Rob Rossi is gearing up to unveil Bisteccheria Sammarco

Meat cute: Toronto’s in love with these new steak houses

on Front Street this fall, promising a fresh Italian steak house experience. Black and Blue is a luxurious, two-storey steakhouse in the historic Toronto Stock Exchange building. And don’t sleep on the Grill on the Alley — this Beverly Hills icon, famous for its discreet entrance and Hollywood clientele since ’84, is set to bring some star power to Toronto's steak scene.

Clockwise from left: Linny’s, Sammarco’s chef Rob Rossi, thick-cut pastrami from Linny’s

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Are you responsible to care for your parents AND your children?

Do you feel pulled in too many directions trying to meet the needs of your family and your aging parents? Whether it’s emotional, financial, or hands-on care, how can any of us manage everyone who needs our help? There is no question that you need to do some organizing, but there are a number of things you can do.

The first thing to do is “put your life jacket on first, before helping others”. If you don’t ensure that you feel prepared and supported, it will be that much more challenging for you to help others.

Talk to your kids and spouse:

• Share how you feel so they appreciate how challenging the situation is. Ask for help. This is one of those “never waste a crisis” times which can lead to an evolution in your family as each member is asked to do more for themselves and you, and by doing so, contributes to the entire family.

• Be prepared to accept, however, that as others take on these

tasks, they may be done differently, and you may need to get used to that. When there is too much to do, the key is to move forward, one day at a time, even when things aren’t done as you might do them. This will empower others, while allowing you to prioritize what is key to you.

Talk to your siblings and parents:

• If you’re lucky enough to have siblings who help care for your parents, sit with them and organize. Not everyone will be equally capable or available, and that will feel unfair. Match people with the tasks they are best suited for, fair or not, and move forward.

• Look for ways to structure the support your parents need. Organize key areas (caregiver visits, grocery shopping, bill paying, social visits with others). Once items like these become more scheduled, it will free up time and space in your head.

• Separate “support time” from “being their child time”. This is really important: make time to be with them and love them, and not problem solve - it is this time that refills your emotional

reservoirs.

• Ensure your parents have POAs for Care and Property, as well as Living Wills. When a crisis happens, it is much easier for family members to execute what mom or dad wanted, than argue over what you each think they wanted.

• Create a shared online calendar for appointments, events and visits where everyone can see what is happening, and who is handling it. Enlist one of the tech wise grandkids to create this.

• Create shared online documents where everyone can see doctors’ or therapists’ notes, names and numbers, or other information each person needs access to.

Create a medical folder in their home where key documents are kept (copies of Health Cards, POAs, DNRs, medication lists, etc... ). Digitize it.

• Move the medications to blister packs - this really simplifies a critical concern.

• If affordable, get professional caregiver support and shift the tasks for hands on care to them.

Caregivers can shop, help with personal care, meal prep, laundry, medication reminding, and provide a sense of peace knowing that someone is there when you aren’t.

Talk to yourself:

• Before you visit your parent, decide if this is a problem solving or quality time visit. Get your head in the right space before you visit. It is very easy to fall into problem solving mode.

• Get your own therapist. Talking to someone you aren’t related to can be very helpful and give you some distance and perspective that is otherwise very hard to get.

Remember that you need to accept that you cannot do everything, everything won’t be done the way you would do it, and there will be more surprises than you can anticipate. That is the human condition and comes in to play more than ever when times get tough.

All we can do is our best, one day at a time.

BONE APPÉTIT: WE CROWN THE CITY’S BEST RIB SPOT

Barbecue season might be over, but Toronto's Steak Pit is back, and so are its legendary ribs. We had to know — do they still deliver? So we called in chef Anthony Rose to put these bad boys up against the city's top contenders.

SMOKIN’ FUN

WINNER

SAUCE BOSS

“Nicely cooked with great flavour, these ribs look pretty and have simple spices. The sauce is great, the best I’ve had so far, and I’m not a huge fan of sauce.”

Beach Hill Smokehouse, 172 Main St., side ribs, $14.50/1/2 lb

“This is on the lean side and cooked well, but it lacks a lot of flavour. I appreciate that it’s finished on the grill, and the sauce is interesting — like a tomato jam.”

Steak Pit (inside Bistro on Avenue), 1988 Avenue Rd., North York, baby back ribs $25/half rack

RIBS AHOY

“The meat falls off the bone a bit too easily, so it’s slightly overcooked, but it has a nice smoky flavour, and the sauce is sweet and delicious.”

Benny’s Barbecue, 2409 Yonge St., St. Louis–style side ribs, $22/lb

ANTHONY ROSE

Post City’s tasting chef is the visionary behind Fat Pasha, Schmaltz and Fet Zun.

MEATY MADNESS

“Nice and meaty, they pull apart easily, and I like the nice crust. It’s not overly sweet — just a solid finish.”

Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd., side ribs $22/1/2 lb

RACK ATTACK

a good rib — really meaty with great flavour and well-seasoned. The sauce isn’t overpowering, which I like.”

Cherry Street Bar-B-Que, 275 Cherry St., baby back ribs $28/half rack

RUNNER-UP

SAUCED UP

“This is cooked just right. It reminds me of my childhood, and the flavour is great, especially with the glaze from the sauce on the grill.”

SmoQue N’ Bones, 869 Queen St W., baby back ribs, $60/full rack

SPICE SPLASH

“The ribs have a nice colour and great seasoning, but the skin on the bottom hinders the flavour and smoke.” Holy Smoke, 8123 Yonge St., Thornhill, baby back ribs $23/half rack

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Giving Back In Style

Toronto’s philanthropic community sparkled at this year’s Heart of Fashion, an unforgettable event raising $1.3 million in support of the revitalization of the Hospital’s Birthing Centre.

The Joseph & Antoinette Sorbara Charitable Foundation

Leslie and Darren Richmond and the B.A.M. Foundation

Ron and Sharon Baruch

Photography courtesy of George Pimentel and Michael T Photography.

WHERE CELEBS DIG IN

Toronto's restaurant scene is a culinary wonderland that A-list celebs like Usher and Michelle Williams can't get enough of. From hidden gems to chic hot spots, this city is where Hollywood's finest feast.

By Jennifer Schembri

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BYBLOS

Byblos has become a hot spot for A-listers craving Mediterranean flavours in Toronto. Golden Globe winner Michelle Williams, known for roles in Brokeback Mountain and My Week with Marilyn, pops in whenever she’s in town, enjoying dishes that are worth the trip. Vegan advocate Casey Affleck, Ben’s brother, digs the roasted cauliflower and falafel salad. And let’s not forget Dakota Johnson, the queen of Fifty Shades of Grey, who makes her way to Byblos for its mouth-watering fare. Known for her healthy lifestyle, she’s likely tempted by dishes like the grilled branzino and stuffed eggplant.

11 Duncan St.

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KIIN

If you’ve spent any time on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed that Nuit Regular’s Thai haven Pai is a go-to for celebs. But it’s not just Pai pulling them in — her royal Thai menu at Kiin has them hooked too. Oscar Isaac, the man behind Poe Dameron, of Star Wars, frequents Kiin when he’s in Toronto, and reps say he’s a fan of the fiery, coconutpacked tom kha soup. As for James McAvoy, known for his iconic roles in the X-Men franchise and other hit films, he couldn’t get enough of the signature chor muang, those intricate purple flower dumplings that are almost too pretty to eat.

326 Adelaide St. W.

CHUBBY’S JAMAICAN KITCHEN

“The food here is incredible,” DJ Khaled raved after dining with Drake at Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen, a Michelin-recommended spot known for its unpretentious, homey cooking. This popular eatery is Khaled’s top pick whenever he’s in town, especially for the delish saltfish fritters with mango-lime-papaya salsa and jerk chicken. Chubby’s has also attracted other A-listers, like Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, who were often spotted sharing some steamy PDA. The Boys star Simon Pegg is also a fan, further cementing this spot as a must-visit for Jamaican cuisine in Toronto.

104 Portland St

PATOIS

At Craig Wong’s acclaimed Patois, where Caribbean meets Asian soul food, the stars are a regular sight. Marvel’s own Simu Liu recently dropped by with a crew of celeb friends, including Scream star Melissa Barrera, feasting on everything from the black sesame caesar to jerk shrimp. And if you're lucky, you might bump into Usher, who’s known to hit up Patois when in town, with lobster as his go-to. Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh also counts this spot as a favourite, once sharing a family-style meal with Wong, enjoying Jamaican patties and Trini mac pie.

794 Dundas St. W.

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Ossington hot spot opens in Rosedale

Manita, the Ossington favourite known for its Mediterranean plates and that perfect burger, has officially set up shop in Rosedale. Taking over the iconic space formerly home to the Rosedale Diner, co-owner Ian McGrenaghan is bringing a fresh energy to the neighbourhood while keeping its legacy in mind.

“We’ve been blown away by the neighbourhood’s support,” says McGrenaghan. “The second we started renovations, people who’ve been regulars for decades were stopping by to chat, excited to see what we’d do with the space.”

packed with Manita’s classics, but McGrenaghan hints at some Rosedale-specific additions in the future.

“We’ll grow the menu as we settle in, but if you haven’t tried the Mediterranean plates or the burger, those are musts.”

As for the space, it’s largely been given the Manita treatment, with a few nods to the old diner’s history.

PATIO PARTY PENDING

The much-anticipated patio, set to open next year, will add 40 more seats.

But don’t expect a carbon copy of the Ossington location. McGrenaghan is clear that Rosedale will have its own vibe.

"Ossington has that downtown cool, but it’s also a neighbourhood spot at its core. Rosedale will touch on some of that, but it’ll have its own identity. What makes a place special isn’t just how trendy it is. It’s the fundamentals: good food, good service and being a place where people come together and share an experience."

The menu? For now, it’s

“It’s 98 per cent Manita,” McGrenaghan says. “We’ve kept some elements of the old diner, like the ceiling and parts of the layout. But it’s got that worn-in, comfortable feel we love.”

Inside, the main floor seats 40 and the upstairs holds another 30 and can also be utilized for private events.

And the original owners, Esti and Dubi Filar? They couldn’t be happier with the transformation.

“They were there on opening night,” says McGrenaghan. “They’ve been as supportive as parents through this whole process. Dubi even said we didn’t do anything he wouldn’t have done himself if he’d had the time.”

Manita is located at 1164 Yonge St.

—Jennifer Schembri

The interior features a 40-seat layout with vintage diner touches

Yorkville’s bakery scene gets a Parisian upgrade

Serving as a sort of entrance to the Yorkville neighbourhood, the Parisian-inspired bake shop invites guests to take a bite of some of France's best exports: pastries.

Located at 110 Bloor St. W., Paris Baguette opened its doors to the streets of Toronto earlier this month, serving up indulgent pastries, sweet treats, colourful cakes and rich baguettes in a warm, European-feeling setting, combining elegance with a modern twist.

"The Yorkville neighbourhood, in the heart of Toronto's bustling downtown core, offers a vibrant and diverse community," says Cathy Chavenet, chief marketing officer at Paris Baguette.

"It was the ideal location for Paris Baguette's flagship café offering guests a truly unique bakery café experience."

friends at a café bakery for a satisfying bite, a warm drink and a good conversation. However, the centre island where customers grab their own pastries could use a rethink — there are just too many hands touching too many items, which makes the process feel a bit chaotic.

BAGUETTE BOOM

Paris Baguette is expanding rapidly, with plans to reach 1,000 stores by 2030.

Paris Baguette aims to bring the European concept of a bakery as a community hub worldwide, with over 4,000 locations globally.

Founded in 1988 by Hur Young-in in South Korea, the bakery grew from his father’s 1945 shop. After studying in the U.S., Young-in blended French-inspired pastries with Asian influences, rapidly expanding the brand across the globe.

Inside, the sweet and savoury fare lends itself to French culture, promoting the idea of meeting

And opening the bakery brings more than just goodness at the storefront: To celebrate the café's opening, Paris Baguette donated $5,000 to Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization. At the grand opening on Oct. 4, Laura Buzzelli, Second Harvest's manager of new business development, accepted the donation through a check presentation, and the partnership between the bakery and the charity is ongoing.

So far, Chavenet says, the response from the community has been positive.

“Guests have been enjoying a mix of our signature favourites, including our buttery, flaky croissants and soft cream cakes alongside seasonal offerings like our pecan tart, maple pecan layer cake and pumpkin danish," she says. "We're always exploring innovative ways to enhance our menu and introduce exciting new items."

—Erica Commisso

Indulge in pastries, stunning cakes and brews that hit the spot

Is Queen West brewing the purr-fect cup?

If sitting in a sun-drenched space surrounded by cats while sipping a hot beverage and reading a book feels like a day perfectly spent, look no further. Queen West's Lazy Cat Café is the place for you.

"We got the idea of a cat café for people to interact with our adoptable cats to, first, give the cats more exposure and let people know about them, and second, to allow people to actually interact with the cats to get to know their personalities before deciding to adopt,” says manager Yuki Zhang. “This way it will greatly decrease the chances of the cat being given up again due to personality reasons."

company of their feline companions. The café features a two-floor setup, with downstairs being a haven for dessert lovers. Guests can savour mouth-watering cakes like coconut mango, raspberry strawberry matcha cheese and rich chocolate, along with refreshing coffee beverages.

KITTY LOVE

The café posts images of adoptable cats on Instagram, some available for free!

Since opening, the Lazy Cat Café, a registered non-profit under the Lazy Cat Rescue Association, has successfully helped hundreds of cats find homes, with around 170 adoptions facilitated so far. The café, owned by Sunny Xu, plans to expand its reach to North York, allowing even more cats to find their forever families.

Visitors can indulge in delicious treats while enjoying the

To maintain the café’s operations, an admission fee of $28.99 per hour per visitor is charged. This fee goes toward essential costs such as cat food and general upkeep. Although some might see this as a novelty funhouse, the café aims to attract those genuinely interested in supporting cat rescue. Guests can also purchase treats to feed the cats while spending time in the cat room, which houses roughly 10 cats at a time. The Lazy Cat Café encourages donations to support its charitable efforts, further aiding in the rescue and care of cats in need.

The Lazy Cat Café is located at 360 Queen St. W. It's open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. —Erica Commisso

L-R: Customers can pet and even adopt cats, Lazy Cat beverage

T.O.’s most celebrated pizza parlour is opening in the Annex

Toronto’s pizza scene is about to get even hotter. Pizzeria Badiali, the neighbourhood slice shop that quietly rose to best in the city status, is gearing up to open a second location. Known for its nofuss approach and a cult following of pizza lovers, this west end favourite is about to take things up a notch, and Toronto couldn’t be more excited.

The Annex will soon welcome the second location of Pizzeria Badiali as part of the Mirvish Village development, where Honest Ed’s once stood, at Bathurst and Bloor. This vibrant space will feature a new park, the Kitchen (a food hall and music venue), micro-retail and 24 restored heritage buildings. Expect unique restaurants and shops, along with numerous indoor and outdoor performance areas, all enhanced by public art installations, including a mural by artist Frank Stella.

broader transformation of the historic site. Pizzeria Badiali is the creation of three Toronto chefs — Ryan Baddeley (Osteria Rialto), Nick Halligan and Owen Walker (El Rey & Quetzal) who first teamed up at Bar Isabel. The spot on Dovercourt and Argyle has quickly become a west end go-to.

But what makes Badiali the best? It’s all about the homemade ingredients, from the dough to the toppings, paired with a laid-back vibe that lets the pizza do the talking.

BEST IN PIE

Ryan Baddeley ranked 32nd on the Best Chef Awards' list of the top 100 pizza chefs worldwide.

In addition to Pizzeria Badiali, this multi-tower community will see a wave of new businesses taking root, including Taiwanese bakery La Petite Colline, pie shop Sweetie Pie and Ask for Luigi, a Michelin-recommended Italian restaurant from B.C. These exciting additions are set to turn Mirvish Village into a dynamic food destination, offering something for everyone as part of the

Although the pepperoni and Margherita pizzas are always a hit, Badiali has earned extra points for its inventive twists, like Iberia pork sausage and coronation grape and roasted squash.

Although the exact opening date remains under wraps, co-owner Baddeley hinted in an interview with eastroom.com that the new location could be ready "by the end of this year." Will there be more experimental slices? A fresh new patio? Time will tell. But one thing's certain — Badiali is expanding, and we can’t wait to see (and taste) what’s next.

—Jennifer Schembri

Are you waking up to pee through the night? Something may not be right.

If going to the bathroom is waking you up through the night, then something’s not right. If you’ve gone through menopause, waking up once a night is considered normal. If you’re going 2-3 times a night (or more), it’s not.

Your bladder can disrupt the restorative sleep we all so desperately need, as it plays a vital role in our physical and mental functioning. Restorative sleep can be defined as five sleep stages of uninterrupted sleep, when your brain activity during sleep helps ‘restore’ your body and mind, essentially resetting you for another day. You’ll know if your sleep was restorative when you wake up feeling rested and refreshed.

On the other hand, disturbed sleep can be caused by the sensation of a full bladder, which causes you to get up and out of bed to use the washroom. When this occurs frequently throughout the night, it’s referred to as nocturia and it can impact your quality of life, not to mention health and productivity. So, if you’ve been waking up at night due to the urge to urinate, nocturia may be at play. And you may be making it worse if you’re restricting fluids, thinking that the frequency and urgency may be less

if you consume less liquid. Unfortunately, this can have the opposite effect and irritate the bladder, causing more urgency and frequency (especially if you’re restricting non-caffeinated drinks). It’s important to stay hydrated, and sipping fluids throughout the day rather than chugging large amounts of liquid at once will help your nocturia. Decreasing or eliminating fluids 2-3 hours before bedtime will help too.

UROSPOT™ offers an innovative way to restore. freedom and peace of mind for people living with nocturia and is a non-invasive solution for night waking.

UROSPOT™ combines technology, education and health coaching to help women (and men) say goodbye to nocturia, bladder leaks, urgency, prolapse, and other pelvic floor issues, simply by sitting on a chair. The best part is you remain fully-clothed, and the treatment is 100% non-invasive. Nothing goes in your body, and no one is touching you.

Visit urospot.com to book your complimentary. consultation today. UROSPOT™ is partially covered by physiotherapy benefits.

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Co-owner Ryan Baddeley, a look at the Mirvish Village development

LOOKING BACK

Before you go... with the 30th anniversary season, we look back at three decades of Raptors history

The Toronto Raptors opened a new season, the team’s 30th, with a blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. One team trying to compete for a NBA championship and one — yes, our team — decidedly not. But a funny thing about a “rebuilding” year: you never know what can happen. That was the case on Nov. 3, 1995, when the team first took to the floor at the SkyDome in its first-ever game versus the New Jersey Nets. They won, led by the team’s exciting young rookie Damon “Mighty Mouse” Stoudamire, who won Rookie of the Year. Magical moments

Raptors at 30: A three-decade journey from underdogs to champions

can and will happen again. Remember when a hot-headed point guard named Kyle Lowry paired up with Demar Derozan to become a beloved tandem? Where would we be without Vince Carter, who put Toronto basketball on the map around the world as one of the most exciting players in league history. And, of course, Kawhi Leonard whose famous “Shot” defined the team’s 2019 NBA Championship season? Who is going to make those memories this season? The answer could surprise us all. We can’t wait to find out.

Clockwise from top left: Raptors Kawhi Leonard and the Shot, Demar Derozan and Kyle Lowry, ‘Air Canada’ Vince Carter and Damon Stoudamire

Photo: ©Mark Blinch, NBA/ Getty Images

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352 WOBURN AVENUE Represented the buyer

4,700 sq.ft. 6 bedroom luxury home flooded w/natural light. Open concept.

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TURN-KEY IN COVETED ALLENBY Offered at $2,169,000

Modern comforts & flow. Finished lower level w/separate entrance.

UPPER FOREST HILL VILLAGE HOME Offered at $2,350,000

Newly finished. 2,900+ sq.ft. of bright, open-concept living space.

52 DANESWOOD AVENUE Offered at $3,250,000

Offered at $4,595,000

UPPER FOREST HILL CUSTOM Offered at $5,995,000 Renovated 5-bedroom, 3 storey on deep lot w/pool, terrace & privacy. FOREST HILL VILLAGE RESIDENCE

2C ORMSBY CRESCENT Offered at $5,480,000

Grand entry & open concept main floor. Wine cellar. Heated driveway.

FOREST HILL MASTERPIECE Offered at $10,500,000

Dramatic 3-storey custom w/5+1 bedrms, world-class design & finishes.

FOREST HILL CUSTOM ON RAVINE Offered at $10,800,000

Approx. 8,000 sq.ft. Lorne Rose design & Danieli built masterpiece.

4 bedroom home boasting old-world charm on a private 43’ x 130’ lot.

TIMELESS CASA LOMA ESTATE Offered at $11,288,000

7,000 sq.ft. custom home offering comfort, luxury & sophistication.

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$14,680,000 - 175 TEDDINGTON PARK AVENUE

Classic res, 0.54-acs. 5 BRs, 7 bths. Restored by Joe Brennan & Lori

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$9,595,000 - 481 RUSSELL HILL ROAD

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$2,098,880 - 351 BRUNSWICK AVENUE - ANNEX

Charming 3-stry detached home. 4+1 BRs, 3 bths. Open concept, coffered clngs. Kit w/ ss appls, centre island. 3rd level primary ste w/ office, w/I closet & rooftop deck. Separate entrance to LL. Deck Elise Kalles** Ext. 291 Corinne Kalles *Ext. 555

$13,800,000 - 173 DUNVEGAN ROAD

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Classic Tudor exudes timeless elegance. 6 BRs, 5, bths. Old world charm showcased by hdwd flrs, leaded glass panel wdws, bow wdws & crown mldng. LL fam rm w/ adjoining kit and w-o to grdns.. Elise Kalles** Ext. 291 Corinne Kalles* Ext. 555

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1,242 sf condo located in heart of Yorkville. Expansive floor-ceiling & wall-wall windows afford S & W views. 2 BR, 2 bths. Primary bdrm w/I closet & w/o to balcony. Hdwd floors. Spa & fitness centre Elise Kalles** Ext.291 Zack Fenwick* 416-567-7747

$9,600,000 - 77 COLDSTREAM AVENUE, LYTTON PARK

Perfect family home on approx1-ac adjacent to ravine. 4+2 BRs, 7 bths. Wrap-around terr. Primary ste w/ fp, w/o to balc, his /hers dressing rms. LL games rm, i/d pool, spa & walk-out to sports crt. Elise Kalles** Ext. 291 Corinne Kalles *Ext. 555

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Distinguished address in heart of Yorkville. 2,868 + 135 (terrace) sf. 2 BRs, 4 baths, fam rm, office, 2-car pkng, locker. SW corner terrace offers panoramic views.24/7 concierge, valet, guest stes. Elise Kalles** Ext. 291 Corinne Kalles *Ext. 555

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