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PRIVATE EDUCATION GUIDE INSIDE Our 32nd annual primer to the city’s top private schools and programs
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What should we expect in terms of increased cases with a return to school?
It’s concerning, right. So schools in particular, obviously, we’ve got to watch this like a hawk. It has been painfully obvious for a long time that kids can get this infection, and kids can transmit this infection. It’s also clear that kids just tend to not get as sick as adults, but they can still get sick and land in the hospital. It’s just much less likely. But of course, it can happen.
we haven't seen it yet. But the data that is available is not compelling. Obviously, we should be open-minded to emerging data that demonstrates that people need boosters. I just haven’t seen compelling data yet.
What’s the timeline for that vaccine?
Should we not be using cloth masks any longer? What’s the latest?
I think we're looking at, you know, winter 2021 to early 2022. Initially I was thinking Halloween to Christmas, maybe toward the Christmas end of the spectrum. Do you have kids? What advice do you have for talking to them about this?
I have two kids. We talk about COVID nonstop in my house, and I’m not the one initiating it. It’s my kids all the time. I tried. I don’t want to talk about COVID because I do that all day. And I try to escape it at night. But you know, obviously, if my kids bring it up, I listen. I love that old adage of “treat children like adults and treat adults like children.” Maybe I should rephrase that. I like the old adage to some extent: “treat children like adults and treat some adults like children.”
The Delta variant is that tough?
There’s not a lot of wiggle room for error with a very transmissible Delta variant. I think we will definitely be seeing outbreaks in schools. I think that’s a given. We saw that without the Delta variant, and we’re certainly going to see it with Delta, but, of course, we can mitigate the degree and breadth of these outbreaks with the mitigation efforts that we have. And if you look in the crystal ball, months and months ahead, we will have data
Are we all going to get boosters this fall?
For the population at large? Let me try to be careful with my words because we currently all don’t need boosters. But we should at least be open-minded that that might be a possibility. And that might be, you know, late fall, winter or even beyond. But when you hear about the United States saying boosters for everybody, I think there’s many of us that are a little bit skeptical. And if they have any data,
I still think, you know, high-quality masks are the way to go; a good fit, snug around the nose and mouth … (not neck masking). And the public health agency of Canada, I think, has very reasonable guidance on their website about three layers and covering the mouth and nose snugly. I think that’s fine. When will we return to work en masse?
I think if we take more of a mid- to longerterm view, people are going to get back in the office. You know, whether or not businesses change and say, “You know what, working from home is more cost effective,” for whatever the reason, there might be a lot of people working from home, but I firmly believe that COVID is going to end. And, you know, it's probably going to end with a whimper, not a bang. It’s going to be drawn out over a while, and it’s not going to go away for a long, long time. But eventually, we will return, and, you know, the office downtown will return, and sitting in giant stadiums cheering for your sports team or listening to music and spilling beer on each other's laps, because we’re sitting on top of each other, that’s going to return. I’m not entirely sure when, but it will.
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35,771 The approximate number of City of Toronto employees, all of whom must be vaccinated according to a new policy.
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I’ve thought about this a lot. I don’t know if it’s inevitable. But we should at least be prepared. And we should have the infrastructure set up now. So that, if there is a change of mind, we can implement it seamlessly. And it’s something that would take a little bit of time to set up properly, in terms of documentation, in terms of communication, in terms of organization between all the stakeholders, including the general public. And you should do the heavy lifting now.
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Toronto will soon install rubber bumpers at eight intersections across the city in an effort to make vehicle left turns safer, including a troublesome corner at Mt. Pleasant Road and Merton Street in the midtown area where a pedestrian was killed. The city announced its LeftTurn Calming Pilot that will include rubber speed bumps extending into intersections to “harden” the centre line and “encourage drivers to approach the crosswalk at a sharper angle instead of cutting across intersections diagonally,” the City of Toronto states in a news release. The result will hopefully be slower turning speeds and better visibility of pedestrians and cyclists crossing the street, according to the city. The bumpers will be installed at eight intersections, including Mount Pleasant Road and Merton Street (Don Valley West/Toronto–St. Paul’s), Lawrence Avenue East and Curlew Drive (Don Valley East) and Don Mills Road and Steeles Avenue East (Don Valley North). These locations were chosen based on collision history and severity, and bumps were already installed in July at the Finch Avenue and Sheppard Avenue locations. The rest are expected to be
installed by the end of August and evaluated over the year. “I’m confident [this pilot] will ultimately protect people walking and cycling by making them more visible to turning vehicles,” Mayor John Tory said in a statement. “I look forward to seeing the results of this pilot so we can determine if this measure should be expanded to other locations across the city.” According to the city, left-turn collisions are among the most prevalent in Toronto and have resulted in fatalities or serious injuries in 18 per cent of pedestrians hit and eight per cent of cyclists. A pedestrian was killed by a driver at Mount Pleasant and Merton in December 2014 after a left-hand turn. Many drivers speed during the turn, especially in the suburbs due to wider lanes, and that combined with handling oncoming traffic, pressure from cars behind and a windshield blind spot have resulted in many accidents. Similar measures have been installed in New York City and Washington, D.C., and have proven effective at reducing turning speeds and the number of injuries, according to the city. The pilot is part of the city’s Vision Zero plan that aims to eliminate traffic-related fatalities in Toronto.
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extra-wide sidewalk would be double lined with trees and feature a “sloping garden” and, potentially, public art and performances. The whole corridor would be the equivalent of a new public park, said James Brown, cofounder of Brown + Storey, and would connect to existing public spaces such as Ramsden Park and University Park. “A lot of people walk and use that space that, if it were to be transformed, would be kind of a sea change for the city,” he said. Brown hopes to build momentum for the project by engaging with the city and community and eventually get city councillors on board. He aims to make it a reality in two to three years’ time. According to Albert Koehl, a co-ordinator with ARSC, Avenue Road is currently a “hostile”
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environment and quite dangerous. “Speeding is endemic in that area,” Koehl said. “There are lots of students and seniors on that street that avoid Avenue Road, because they don’t feel safe.” There have been 15 serious or fatal injuries on the road since 2016, according to Koehl, including a car crashing into a church and the fatality of a cyclist. Avenue Road was widened to allow more traffic in the 1950s, but that in turn made the street into a throughway, according to Koehl. He added that a reimagining of the road will help with safety, as narrower roads will provide a “visual cue” for drivers to slow down. “The problem right now is that it looks and feels and serves like a speedway because it's a straightaway,” he said. “Speeding is very common.”
Dump truck driver kills cyclist near Yorkville Police are requesting public assistance after a cyclist was killed by the driver of a dump truck in the area of Avenue Road and Bloor Street West. On Aug. 18, at approximately 6:10 p.m., Toronto Police Service received a report of a personal injury collision involving a dump truck and a cyclist. It is reported that an 18-year-old man on a bicycle was travelling northbound in the curb lane of Avenue Road north of Bloor Street West. A dump truck travelling northbound on Avenue Road, also in the curb lane, struck the cyclist. The cyclist succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Toronto Police Service, Traffic Services is conducting an investigation and asking witnesses or anyone who may have footage of the incident to contact police. The area of Avenue Road between Bloor Street
West and Davenport Road had been under consideration for ActiveTO bike lanes, according to the city website. “Currently there are several on-going developments under construction with lane closures. Once the construction hoardings are removed, the City will consider the northern extension,” it states, in part. Local councillor Mike Layton commented on social media about the incident. “Devastating news about the death of an 18year-old cyclist tonight. This death was avoidable. The City must change its priorities like cities across the world have and put road safety first,” he commented. — Ron Johnson
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Massive rental housing development planned Yoga, firepits, games room and fitness centre part of family-friendly focus
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Midtown Toronto will be home to a new rental housing development slated for 100 Broadway Ave. The project, which received funding through the Government of Canada's Rental Construction Financing initiative (RCFI), including a $179 million low-cost loan, will include 412 units of rental housing for middle-income families and individuals, close to schools, parks and TTC services. The tower will include two levels of underground parking containing a total of 116 spaces, along with 150 residential lockers, 412 bicycle stalls and amenities. In addition, the building will also be home to a games room, theatre, fitness centre, lounge, coworking space, private dining area and a kids’ club. Outside on the building grounds there will be multiple BBQ stations and an outdoor patio, lounge area with firepits, yoga area and a kids’ play area. Important to note for local residents — the development will also provide an 8,000-squarefoot park for the city. "Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home,” said Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing
Corporation Ahmed Hussen. “That's why through this investment in Toronto and others just like it, our government is taking action to not only increase the supply of new rental developments, but to also provide housing options that are closer to jobs, services and amenities that middle-class families and individuals in Toronto need. This is the National Housing Strategy at work,” he said. Rental housing is seen as one of the keys to affordability for middle-class Canadians. The project by the R. W. One Hundred Development Corporation is a joint venture between Reserve Properties and Westdale Construction. This is part of the same development site as the “untitled” condo, which included musician Pharrell Williams and was criticized for its lack of affordable housing, resulting in a revamping of plans. "By financing this new rental housing project that creates over 400 new rental units for families and individuals, our government is not only taking action to increase the supply of new rental developments here in Toronto and across Canada, but also providing housing options that are closer to jobs, services and amenities for middle-class families and individuals,” said Toronto MP Rob Oliphant.
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“It might be the last of its kind in the city.” hone their crafts and contribute to the city’s art scene, but the newly proposed development could throw a wrench into their plans for the future. Some residents are fighting against the development to try and save the community space that they have created. The proposal states that 33 replacement units for the current residents would be provided in the towers’ total 892 units and that a new public park will be built. But, the reality is, that is years from now and will require relocation for a long period. One of the more recent residents of the Lofts is Pia Bouman and the Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative
Movement. Bouman said the development would make it difficult for artists to continue in the area, explaining that the developers provided “no plans to actually really enhance it with planning that is attractive for the people who live here,” she said. “Interaction infrastructure, the ability to go with your ballet class to look at an exhibit at the MOCA or to make a cultural exchange, has totally fallen away or will fall away.” Bouman added that she understands development must happen but believes there needs to be a strong community plan for the current tenants. What does the development proposal mean right now for the Pia Bouman School? “It means that we look for another space yet again, and that’s no longer possible here in the city of Toronto,” Bouman said. “Then, the city loses a ballet school.” McNaule hopes the film project will shine a light on the lofts and the importance of these spaces to the creative community and the city. “This would be a huge loss, not just for the people that live here, but for the whole city,” she said. “It’s a love letter to the space and almost like the final frontier of live-work artists, cultural hubs insurance. It might be the last of its kind in the city.” It looks like it could be another cultural loss for the city of Toronto, unless more support is given to artists.
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year income out of [Toronto].” Georgaras and Canadian film director and screenwriter Kristen McNaule are collaborating on a documentary about the artists’ community at the Lofts. “The project is about humanizing the building and the people there — people live there. This is what they do. It’s also a place for developing emerging talent,” said McNaule. An eclectic community of local artists and creatives still live and work in the unique Sterling Studio Lofts. The affordable units allow these Torontonians to
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“The owners of an old west end factory loft building have a pest problem, and they’re stopping at nothing to exterminate it. The downside for residents is that they’re the pests.” These two sentences from an article penned by Paul Terefenko, in Now Magazine circa 2008, are from a story on the Sterling Studio Lofts. Although the Lofts didn’t succumb to forced pest removal back then, it seems the exterminator is back, and this time, it’s a condominium developer with a plan for three towers at the site near Bloor Street West and Lansdowne Avenue. Real estate prices have skyrocketed over the past decade with no signs of slowing down, and that’s tough for the city’s artistic community, many of whom have left Toronto to create elsewhere. And that’s not good. A thriving cultural scene is one of the reasons this city is beloved. Take that away and what distinguishes it from Anyoldplace, Ontario? A preliminary Toronto City Council meeting to discuss the proposed changes at the site was tentatively set for Sept. 22. And if things don’t change, a circus performer and resident of the Sterling Studio Lofts, Zoe Georgaras, said it will not be good for the city. “Culture is going to die,” said Georgaras. “That’s just what’s going to happen if you shut everyone below a six-figure-a-
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Designer Kim Smiley has opened her doors on Eglinton West
The El Mo is coming back — with a twist! One of Toronto’s most iconic live music venues, El Mocambo has been under construction for awhile now, with its reopening stalled by the pandemic. However, it looks like the team behind the brand has been keeping busy, as signs of a sister storefront popped up around Yorkville and online. This new location looks to be a retail shop for tickets, tours and other merchandise. Signage is up in the window of the space at 101 Yorkville Ave., along with the venue’s signature slogan, “Keep Live Alive.” Toronto finally saw its second Ellie Mae Studios storefront location
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Avenue Road is getting a brand new wellness boutique in September! Well Avenue at 1963 Avenue Rd. promises a “new path to wellness” through all the tools Well Avenue says will create a more restored, balanced and healthier you. The company plans on offering massage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, nutrition guidance and a whole host of wellness services to make that happen.
Toronto creative agency the Local Collective has launched its own spinoff called the Local Gallery in the heart of Little Italy. The storefront is a combined art gallery, creative space and store, and the collective plans on showcasing local contemporary artwork among their own brand’s collection of cheeky merchandise. Check out the shop at 621 College St. for Local’s hyper-local focus and Instagrammable decor. Following the trend of cannabis shops that resemble third-wave coffee shops, the latest Cannoe Cannabis location in Summerhill is sleek, modern and brightly lit. The storefront sits on a corner of an intersection at 1238 Yonge St., with a polished white exterior on one side and a black brick wall on the other side emblazoned with a snapshot-worthy slogan. You’ll find more than just cannabis products inside: the brand offers a selection of accessories and Cannoe-branded apparel. Eglinton West’s latest accessory destination Kim Smiley, 1070 Eglinton Ave. W., faced many lockdown setbacks, but the shop is now open and here to stay. The flagship location is more than just a jewelry store. The interior has been meticulously designed by Marie-Noelle Swiderski at Galuchat Design, and the walls feature artwork from local artists. Founder Kim Smiley designs oneof-a-kind lace jewelry, handmade in Toronto by newcomers for a living wage.
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is informing the public of a quantity of lost medication. On Thursday, Aug. 11m at 12 p.m., a bag was lost at York Mills subway station that contained Lorazapam and Taboxim pills. Police would like to make the public aware that the medication could be harmful or fatal if ingested, especially to children. The Toronto Police Service
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CRIME BRIEFS A 55-year-old male suspect has been charged with second-degree murder after an incident in the area of Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West. On Thursday, July 1, at approximately 1 p.m., Toronto Police Service officers responded to a call at a property in the area where it is alleged that the suspect threatened and assaulted an 87-year-old male victim. An 80-year-old female victim tried to intervene and subsequently was also threatened and assaulted by the suspect. The suspect and the victims were known to each other. The suspect was arrested that day and charged with mischief, uttering threats, aggravated assault, assault and failure to comply with probation. The 87-year-old victim died of his injuries the next day and, as a result, on Aug. 16, the suspect had his charges upgraded to second-degree murder.
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Full-time care at home is costly, and there is no question that hiring privately, managing the caregivers and schedule yourself, will save money. It is often the best choice if you know the caregiver or care team well, or they come highly recommended by someone you trust. If your loved one’s needs are simple and not expected to change anytime soon, finding a caregiver yourself may be a good solution. You may already have someone previously focused on household needs, but you need them now to help with care needs, and because they have worked with you for years, it makes perfect sense to keep working with them as long as the needs don’t exceed their skills and training. Dementia or memory issues, and in particular when combined with mobility concerns, can lead to serious risks. As long as your current caregivers are able to handle these issues, managing it within the family can be a more affordable solution. Some care situations however, may be too complicated to man-
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FALL REAL ESTATE ROUNDTABLE OUR ALL-STAR PANEL WEIGHS IN ON THIS FALL’S MOST PRESSING REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS
ODEEN ECCLESTON Co-founder (Wiltshire Homes Canada) & Broker of Record (WE Realty Inc.) JENNIFER KEESMAAT CEO, The Keesmaat Group MICHELE ROMANOW Dragon on CBC’s Dragons’ Den; Co-founder & President, Clearbanc WILLIAM STRANGE SmartCentres Professor of Real Estate and Director - Centre for Real Estate and Urban Economics, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto BENJAMIN TAL Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC World Markets Inc.
POST: With dropping prices, a fourth pandemic wave, and another potential lockdown, are we starting to see the beginning of a major correction in prices? JENNIFER KEESMAAT: When this discussion began (mid-August) it was beginning to feel like we were moving out of the pandemic and into a new normal. But just a few days later, there is consensus that we are entering a fourth wave. That reflects how volatile a situation we continue to be in, and this will be reflected in the real estate market. But we don’t really know how. Many families with children found schooling combined with working from home caused a profound space crunch. If the Delta variant forces us all to hunker down once again in the coming months, will the real estate frenzy reignite as people once again look for more space? Or
BENJAMIN TAL: The slowdown
in resale activity is hardly a surprise. Two factors are at play here: low interest rates have created a sense of urgency to get into the market, so in many ways we have borrowed activity from the future, and it seems that the future has arrived. The second factor is price resistance in the low-rise segment of the market given the rapid increase in prices during the pandemic. The improvement in the highrise market reflects the impact of the
opening up as cities are back, and the realization that the condo market is the only affordable channel. In that space, higher price PSF is masked by continued decline in average unit size. The price gap between new construction and resale units has narrowed enough to make new construction competitive. Contraction costs and inclusionary zoning mean that we might see continued upward pressure on prices of new construction, which in turn will put upward pressure on prices in the resale market. Bottom line, despite the fourth wave, we might see more of the same in the coming months — with low-rise slowing (with potentially a modest decline in prices) and highrise outperforming.
be the lowest number in July since 2000. Single, detached homes under $1 million are unicorns in the 416 area code. Only six out of the 25 districts in the 905 offer an average priced home under $1 million. Values have skyrocketed across the GTA year-over-year. RE/MAX Canada recently released a report that found nearly half of TRREB districts in the GTA reported upward price appreciation of 25 per cent or more in the first half of 2021, compared with 2020. If inventory levels remain low in the coming months, we're likely to see even greater upward pressure on average pricing throughout the GTA, as we will see the re-emergence of foreign buyers. Bear in mind that this rapid price growth has occurred largely without the presence of foreign buyers, as WILLIAM STRANGE: A correction is usually borders and travel has been restricted. If defined as a return to fundamentals, as with more inventory comes on stream, average the burst of a bubble. In the current situation, prices will stabilize. Only time will tell… we have seen profound changes to fundamentals. Even as workers return to their ODEEN ECCLESTON: We have workplaces, it seems nearly certain that seen prices slightly decrease over working-from-home and other interactionthe past few months; however, at-distance practices will remain with us to this was to be expected as the some degree. And the nature of reopening is opening few months of 2021 rendered not yet known. So at this point, the main record-breaking, historical highs and were thing that we know is that there is a lot of on a trajectory that would have been unsusuncertainty. I would be more confident in tainably high if it continued. Sales and prices predicting that there will be volatility and have fallen since the peak for a number of surprises than that we are now on any par- reasons, one of which is the successful vacticular trajectory. cine rollout. While restricted to their homes in 2020 and first quarter 2021 (some people BARRY COHEN: Yes. Unit sales have been with more disposable income than usual), we dwindling downward since peaking in saw the desire to invest and relocate soar. As March. But, from January to July, more than stay-at-home order restrictions loosened and 79,000 sales had been reported by the lifted and vaccinations increased, we saw a Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. That's shift in peoples' focus from relocating and the best first seven months on record. Ever. investing to enjoying any semblance of a If anything is happening in the GTA, it's a normal life they could, while they can (before supply crunch.There is no available inven- a fourth wave potentially causes everyone to tory. Just 9,732 listings were available for sale have to stay at home yet again). Many are in July. That is the lowest number for July in travelling for the first time in almost two the past decade, and I’m pretty sure that may CONTINUED ON NEXT SPREAD
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BARRY COHEN Luxury Homes Specialist; Principal, Barry Cohen Homes Inc.
has that market of buyers already activated that choice? To me, the school question is a big piece of the puzzle here, since children are unvaccinated, and protecting them is going to be a critical priority moving forward. Approval of a vaccine for children could shift things once again. It really depends on whether there is an appetite for buying and selling during this round of staying at home, like there was in the first. But at the end of the day, if you pull back the lens beyond the time frame of a fourth wave and take a longer-term view, all signs point to continued price escalation because the fundamentals that drove us to this point — including a chronic undersupply of rental homes — are likely to remain in place. Put simply, we are not building enough housing across all ends of the affordability spectrum to meet a continually growing population. Canada has aggressive international immigration targets, and a large portion of immigrants will locate in the GTHA. Things will really heat up once immigration programs are reinstated. At the same time, internal migration will continue to be concentrated in large urban centres. The larger trends of consistently expanding demand for housing and consistent undersupply of it are likely to continue based on the modest government interventions in place today to drive forward more housing supply.
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POST: Have small town and suburban real estate prices peaked, or does this segment of the market still have room to grow as more consider leaving the city? ECCLESTON: Over the past few years and particularly within the past 18 months, homeowners in the 905, 705, 289 and beyond have gotten a taste and in some cases have grown accustomed to experiencing some of the frenzied 416-like market conditions that Toronto homebuyers, homeowners and real estate professionals consider the norm — bidding wars, unprecedented sales, firm offers, even sight-unseen offers. These great suburban and rural communities, as well as the buyers who have migrated to them, realize that these towns and municipalities possess qualities that consumers are willing to pay for, willing to travel for and willing to relocate for: more space and (comparative) affordability. As a result of this awakening of sorts, the expectations and confidence of sellers in these areas are stronger than ever. New precedents have been set, and I do not anticipate them significantly falling. And with immigration to the GTA expected to resume in 2022, the city of Toronto can only accommodate so many bodies, so only a fraction of newcomers will be able to find and afford suitable housing for their families here. As such, people will continue to explore other opportunities and, when weighing their options, buyers will continue to decide that suburban and rural living, though very different from urban living, come with some beautiful benefits, including increased affordability and, in most cases, being prudent investments.
TAL: Every crisis is a trend accelerator, and COVID-19 is not different in this sense. People were moving away from Toronto before the crisis and continued to do so at an accelerated pace during the pandemic. But here we have to put things in perspective. Although there has been a lot of noise about that trend, the reality is that total sales in centres that are between 50 and 300 kilometres removed from the city account for no more than five per cent of total sales. Which means that Toronto is still the centre of the
everywhere. The affordability pressures in the GTHA are only going to increase, but they will likely increase in suburban and small town communities too. COHEN: With affordability a growing concern throughout the GTA, the 905 and beyond will continue to attract homebuyers at entry-level price points and beyond. While companies are still figuring out their new business models, it’s expected most will introduce some sort of hybrid work schedule — three days in, two days remote, switch it up the following week. That combination would likely contribute to on-going movement outside the 416, with the 905, particularly Durham, York and Peel, enjoying a continuation of strong homebuying activity, especially if prices remain on an upward trajectory. Economics will also play a role as job opportunities increase in markets outside the 416. Top of mind are the Amazon fulfillment centres that have cropped up throughout southwestern Ontario, creating thousands of local jobs. Expansion to existing transit routes have also helped, with routes now including GO Train service to Hamilton and Barrie. In recent months, it’s clear that there is a market for properties both within the 416 and outside the 416. If inventory levels remain tight and prices con-
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universe. And that was when the city was basically closed. A closed city is not very attractive. But when it opens up, the premium of living in it will rise. The point is that that trend made a lot of sense, but the pendulum might have now swung too far. The discount for moving away from cities has narrowed, some of it under false pretenses regarding expectations about the future of work. The vibrancy of cities will return and so will the demand for housing within them. Buyers will continue to drive until they qualify [for a mortgage] but not at the rate we have seen during the crisis. KEESMAAT: There is no doubt
that remote work and a pending hybrid return to the office is shifting housing choices for many. The big question is the extent to which this will continue to take place. Cities are — and always have been — a confluence of art, culture, sport, culinary options, access to rapid transit and parks. They also offer school choices for kids and post secondary options. All of this has been shut down. As all of this ramps up again, the appeal of our city will continue to grow — even if traditional work arrangements go through some radical change. Yes work matters, but cities are about so much more. What does this mean for small town and suburban real estate? Given that we have a broad shortage of housing supply across the province, even if a small percentage of people shift to live outside of the GTA, pressure will be felt
tinue to climb, affordability will drive buyers to areas/housing types that offer the greatest bang for the buck — likely condominiums in the core or detached/ semi-detached housing in the suburbs and smaller towns. ROMANOW: Toronto will continue to be unaffordable for first-time homebuyers, so demand for small towns and suburban houses will continue to grow, along with the prices. Everything people love about an urban core disappeared with COVID-19 lockdowns. However, restaurants and bars are busy again. Events and concerts have resumed. Life is getting back to normal. Some companies have even started to recall their staff back to the office on rotation. We have been conditioned throughout the pandemic to become efficient working from home, but the return to urban centres is inevitable for certain industries. Many people are yearning for a return to normalcy in an office setting, even in a hybrid form. People want a separation between work and home life — they need that human connection outside of Zoom. So while some companies are moving into the era of all employees being remote, there will be a return into city centres in some way, shape or form. POST: International students are back, rental prices are rising. How do you see the condominium market playing out this fall? STRANGE: The fundamentals are indeed
strong, at least in the near term. As for what could upset things, COVID-19 is not over, of course. Also, there is a large but not welldocumented stock of vacant condos. As condo prices and rental rates recover, some of these units will be brought on market. How many will contribute to the price trajectory? TAL: I think that the condo market will do well this fall and the upward trajectory will continue. Basically a reversal of what we have seen in the early stages of the pandemic. There are many factors supporting condo activity. The most important is that with low-rise units reaching a price-resistance level, condos are the only affordable channel. And with the city opening up, this factor is even more important. We will see the return of non-permanent residences and students, which will be a huge factor impacting demand. Add to it that the one-off factor related to increased supply of units, due to the conversion of Airbnb to longterm rental, is no longer a factor, and you have the necessary conditions for a tight market. Inclusionary zoning and rising construction cost will put added pressure on prices. COHEN: Toronto will continue
to be unaffordable for first-time homebuyers, so demand for small towns and suburban houses will continue to grow, along with the prices. Everything people love about an urban core disappeared with COVID-19 lockdowns. However, restaurants and bars are busy again. Events and concerts have resumed. Life is getting back to normal. Some companies have even started to recall their staff back to the office on rotation. We have been conditioned throughout the pandemic to become efficient working from home, but the return to urban centres is inevitable for certain industries. Many people are yearning for a return to normalcy in an office setting, even in a hybrid form. People want a separation between work and home life — they need that human connection outside of Zoom. So while some companies are moving into the era of all employees being remote, there will be a return into city centres in some way, shape or form. ROMANOW: The basic premise of the housing market revolves around supply and demand. Yes, international students are returning and some may purchase real estate. I don’t think they are the prime reason for prices going up fast. One of the biggest issues for the Canadian housing market has been foreign buyers who scoop up the real estate as an investment tool. Domestically, as long as interest rates remain low, we will see more and more people trying to enter the market. We are dealing with new metrics and data as a result of COVID-19. We will need to watch the market closely in the fall, to see if restrictions continue to impact the ability to buy, but we can assume that unless there are new housing market–related policies put in place to try to cool down the market, we will see an upward trajectory.
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MICHELE ROMANOW: The housing market right now is a bit deceiving. We saw a shift in people moving out of urban cores into more suburban communities due to COVID-19. Interest rates are the lowest they have been in a long time, which has also led there to be a bit of a rebound. Prices may be dropping marginally, but it won’t continue at this rate for long. The summer has given the market a bit of a lull with restrictions loosening and people travelling once again. With the summer coming to an end, real estate agents have already seen an increase in the number of buyers in the market this month. It is hard to predict what a potential fourth wave will mean for prices due to the uncertainty around variants, but we can assume restrictions will look different compared to previous lockdowns in 2020 and 2021. More and more Canadians are getting vaccinated and restrictions are being loosened. Major cities like Toronto will only continue to see a steady increase in prices. There won’t be a major correction as long as interest rates remain low.
STRANGE: There are at least two important forces to consider here. The first is that Toronto remains unaffordable, with high prices relative to income. The second is that technology and the practices of employers have made it possible to work at a distance. Both of these would tend to support rising prices outside of the core. And this is the pattern seen in recent empirical work across a range of cities. This seems to suggest that there is potential for further increases in markets outside the core. Of course, there is great uncertainty right now in both economics and epidemiology. Negative developments in either of these would presumably affect all of Greater Toronto's markets.
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During COVID-19 lockdown, people started working and viewing work differently. Many worked from home, and some employers offered flexible schedules to accommodate child care and other responsibilities. This pandemic also exposed inequities that continue to grow in a work regime that’s been around for generations. The 40-hour, five-day workweek was established in Canada in the 1960s. Once the 40-hour workweek was achieved, pushes to shorten it even more began but stalled. During much of the standard workweek’s history, the norm was for one person (usually a woman) to look after the household while another (usually a man) worked outside the home. Much work had to be done manually, but as automation and computerization increased, displacing or marginalizing numerous workers, work hours didn’t drop to reflect the changes. The reality of work during COVID-19 got many people reconsidering hours again. Studies continue to show that reduced hours benefit not just workers, but also employers and society as a whole. Large-scale trials conducted in Iceland between 2015 and 2019 found a four-day workweek increased employees’ well-being, improved health and work-life balance and reduced stress and burnout. In many cases, productivity also improved. I could have told them that.
The David Suzuki Foundation has had a four-day, 34-hour workweek almost since its inception, and it’s been incredibly successful. Changes to work regimes and hours must be designed to reduce growing inequalities in the current system. After all, when people risk their lives for starvation wages while billionaires turn cartwheels in space, something’s wrong. Reducing job hours is a good start, but we must also bring our economic and work systems into the 21st century in other ways, with increased minimum wages, vacation time, parental leave, benefits and work-life flexibility. Doing so will create jobs, reduce commuting and pollution, increase well-being, productivity and time with family and friends and — if done right — curtail the rampant consumerism fuelling destruction of the planet’s lifesupport systems. Most of us have lived with the 40-hour workweek our entire lives, making it difficult to even imagine a better way. But the system is outdated and destructive. It’s time for change. Let’s work on that!
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Christmas movies along the water so keep your eyes peeled for couples looking way too in love. After a skate along the river, visit one of Ottawa’s many national museums, stop by Westboro Village for one-of-a-kind boutiques and plan a bar crawl through ByWard market.
Where to travel for a taste of movie magic You’ll find famous film locations all over Ontario When walking downtown in Cambridge, Ontario, you might catch a succession of red capes as Elizabeth Moss and her fellow Handmaid’s Tale cast members haunt the Grand River. This past summer, Jason Momoa was spotted in Bloor West Village between takes of his latest flick, and the cast of Suicide Squad were often spotted dining on Queen West during filming in Toronto. Ontario has always played a lead role in some of the biggest blockbusters. With beautiful landscapes, historic towns, and bustling city centres, it is clear why this province makes the perfect filming location. Here are some Ontario locations to travel to that have been the backdrop for some of our favourite films and television shows. You might even catch a glimpse of a few movie stars on set! Find remnants of your favourite battle scene in Kingston
With historical buildings and a long, prolific past, Kingston is an ideal filming location. In 2019, Kingston Penitentiary hosted over 80 different shoots and has confirmed production of a new series and feature film this year, although their titles have not yet been announced. We do know that Titans, Alias Grace, Murdoch Mysteries and Star Trek: Discovery were all filmed on location at Kingston Penitentiary with great
success. Book a trip to Kingston to feel a bit like a movie star yourself while going on a boat cruise, shopping on Princess Street and grabbing a slice of pizza at Wooden Heads! Recreate that Hallmark movie romance on the Rideau Canal
Ottawa is a popular Christmas movie shoot location with its picturesque views, and you guessed it: snow. ByWard Market has unique shops, trendy restaurants, and romantic cobbled courtyards; Confederation Park feels like New York City Central Park; and Cumberland Heritage Village Museum boasts an early 20th Century church, picturesque gazebos and a rural town square, all ideal for playing a variety of locations – and for a vacation! Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a huge tourist attraction all year round, creating the ideal backdrop for boating and running in the warmer months and flying along The Skateway in the winter. With historic and cinematic architecture lining the river, the Rideau Canal creates an emblematic landscape for many productions. Famously, The Boy in Blue (starring Nicholas Cage, Christopher Plummer and Cynthia Dale) was filmed on the Canal, as was award winning Michael: Every Day. Every year Hallmark films many of their
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Natalie Preddie is a travel and lifestyle writer, speaker and guest expert on Cityline, Your Morning and Global’s The Morning Show.
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Ottawa’s Rideau Canal has been the backdrop for many film shoots
For years, historic Hamilton has been the main filming location for many major motion pictures. Robocop, Repo Men, Detroit Rock City, Cinderella Man, Four Brothers and the Resident Evil film franchise are just a few of the famous flicks that have been shot here over the years. With century old factories, a sparkling waterfront, a University and a vibrant city centre, Hamilton meets location requirements for many movie studios. Gage Park and its beautiful greenhouses, waterfalls, palm trees and unique subtropical plants is always a stunning backdrop. Westfield Heritage Park attracts filmmakers with its 204 hectares of woodland and meadows and 35 carefully restored historical buildings, as does Ferguson Station, a historic CN railway station that takes train passengers through the vibrant International Village down to Hamilton’s waterfront. All the elements that make Hamilton a beautiful place to visit also make for the ideal movie set! Award winning director Guillermo del Toro has shot three films in Hamilton, his most famous being the Academy Awards’ Best Picture, The Shape of Water. His latest, Nightmare Alley, was filmed at The Cotton Factory and will star Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchett. Next on the production schedule is The Man From Toronto, a film starring Kevin Hart, Woody Harrelson and Kaley Cuoco. Complete your visit to this movie set hub with a trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens, a tour through the city’s best waterfalls and experience the New York Times–approved culinary scene at the Heather, Quatrefoil or Saint James Espresso Bar.
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Lauren Margison was just eight when she appeared in a Canadian Opera Company production of La Boheme, resulting in an invitation to make an appearance on The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno. But the soprano says it took her a while to realize that opera could be her true calling. Even before Margison began performing extensively to audiences across Canada and internationally, she had opera running through her blood. Born to tenor Richard Margison and violinist and opera director Valerie Kuinka, it’s no surprise that she followed in their footsteps and similarly found love for the art.
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“It felt more like joining a family business than anything else,” Margison says, although she points out her parents never pushed her toward a career in music. Although Margison was always passionate about music, she didn’t begin her professional musical journey in opera. While attending Yonge and St. Clair’s Linden High School, she was focused mainly on pop music and jazz and was even part of a Toronto jazz group called the Real Divas. “I had this itch toward classical music that I had yet to allow myself to scratch because there’s also that feeling that I didn’t want to be constantly trying to make a career in the shadow of my father.”
Margison wanted to know she was good enough to stand on her own feet and felt that to do so she had to find a genre separate from her father. “But I finally bit the bullet and realized that opera is just so much fun.” Although she realized that opera was her calling as a teenager, Margison didn’t pursue it professionally until her mid-20s. “The thing about opera is you need to let your voice mature.” Since then, Margison was one of four singers chosen to perform the music of Gordon Lightfoot for Gordon Lightfoot at the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Heart and Vision Awards ceremony and concert and was a featured soloist on the Citytv Christmas Carol Sing, among other major accomplishments. For Margison, it’s the stories of opera that drew her in so much. “I like that connection that you feel with the singer when there’s no microphone and you hear their voice, and it fills the hall, and you think, ‘How on Earth can they do that?’ It’s just incredible. And I just always wanted to be able to do that and experience that.” Margison has completed young artists’ programs with both the Montreal Opera and Canadian Opera Company. The soprano says her career highlight is performing the lead role in the Canadian Opera Company’s 2019 production of La bohème. “The story is so romantic and the music itself is unbelievably beautiful. The cast all got along well, and we became like a little family, and I have nothing but happy memories of that time.” —Megan Gallant
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A show-stopping proposal from Toronto’s events king Page Magen of Magen Boys on moving from friends to marriage and the couple’s Springsteen honeymoon Chances are you’d recognize Page Magen if you’ve been to any kind of big event over the past 20 years. From weddings to bar mitzvahs to formals, Magen Boys — the entertainment brand Magen started with his twin brother Jian — does it all. As Canada’s number one event production company, Magen has worked with Torontonians at some of the city’s biggest events. We asked the entertainment mogul about how he met his wife, Sasha Magen.
from her job! She ran over, and I had it set up so that, when she was asking to try on a pair that she liked, the ring was going to be in there. When the staff came toward her, the lights in the store dimmed, and our wedding song, “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me” by the Supremes and the Temptations, came on over the speakers. I got down on one knee while the store was full of people! After the proposal, an older woman walked up to us and said, "So does she still get to keep the shoes?”
How they met
We knew of each other, as we both grew up in Thornhill. She started working for my company, Magen Boys, and we became really really good friends. I was in the "friend zone" for about five years! The first date
We went to a party together as a "couple" at the old York Theatre. We were always going out as
will always be fun because everyone around is in a great mood! The honeymoon
We went to Europe and planned it around seeing Bruce Springsteen in Paris because we both love him! It was epic. We also went to St. Tropez, Capri and Mykonos, the best of all countries! The kids
We have four kids, Taylor, who is 11; Preston, who is nine; Caleb, who is six; and Elle, who is three. We love them so, so much!
The wedding Page and Sasha are loving parents to Taylor, Elle, Preston and Caleb
friends, but this time it was official, and we had a lot of fun. We went out with another couple, and they both got really drunk! We had to take care of them at the end of the night; it was quite hilarious!
The proposal
It was THE BEST! She’s obsessed with shoes and has a great sense of fashion, so I told her that my friend’s shoe store, David's, was having an 80 per cent off friends and family sale. It was the only way I could get her away
We got married on New Year’s Eve, 2007. We chose Beth Tikvah synagogue, as it was where I grew up going to during the High Holidays. We created a winter wonderland that was all white. We loved knowing that we could party with our friends and celebrate the new year at the same time. Now that it has been 13 years, we realized that doing it on this night
Balancing careers and marriage
Pre-pandemic, it was pretty hectic as I was working on the weekends and she has a successful real estate career at Harvey Kalles. But since the stoppage of all events, we have spent some meaningful time together. We try to have time just for us, but we also love being with our kids. It is an adventure every day!.
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The finished basement includes another bedroom, office or playroom as lifestyle dictates. There is one car parking. 87 Marlborough is the perfect blend of modern and Victorian. Not to be missed!
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There are 3 bedrooms on the second floor (one with a south deck). The glorious Principal bedroom on the third includes an ensuite, walk-in closet, bright clerestory ceiling and South facing deck with views of Yorkville.
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BIO Cheryl Goldhart is a certified specialist in Family Law with over 30 years of experience practicing exclusively in the field. She specializes in complex, high conflict and high net worth cases. She is an accomplished lawyer, OAFM accredited family law mediator and a certified family law arbitrator by the ADR Institute of Ontario.
With back to school around the corner, many parents are considering if their child should return to in-person learning or continue to learn at a distance. The factors that may lead one family to favor in-person learning may cause another family to keep their child out of the classroom. For example, Parent A may be excited for their child to return to school in order to socialize with peers, and return to a “normal” schedule, while Parent B may be at high risk of COVID-19 and therefore need to limit their child’s contact with other children (particularly those under the age of 12 who cannot be vaccinated) to preserve their health. Parents may also be considering the COVID-19 precautions at their child’s specific school, and will make a determination as to whether they feel those precautions are sufficient to keep their child/ren safe. Some parents may look to alternative options, including sending their child to private school, where class sizes may be smaller or stricter COVID19 protocols may be in place. What every parent has in common is that return to school brings with it uncertainty, and in separated families the opportunity for conflict as a result of these COVID-19 considerations is significant.
Although September 2021 feels less chaotic than September 2020, there continue to be a variety of unknowns. For separated parents, the family court’s early guidance on parenting through the pandemic continues to be relevant today – follow public safety recommendations, communicate and cooperate with your former spouse and continue to make parenting decisions with the best interests of your specific child at the forefront. In the case of return to school, that may mean considering your child’s learning abilities, any health conditions that they experience, which may increase their risk, your child’s own views (or fears) about return to school and the vaccination status of you and your coparent. For separated families struggling to make these decisions, it can be helpful to reach out to a parenting coach or family law counsel to help guide your family to a child centered solution.
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BACK TO SCHOOL: VIRTUAL LEARNING AND OUR KIDS’ EYES
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BIO Dr. Adriana Cotovio graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry. She is the lead Optometrist at the Eyes on Sheppard Vision and Learning Centre. She has completed specialized training in learning-related vision problems and concussion management through the Optometric Extension Program and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.
Now that our children have returned to school, we are doing our best to prepare them for a successful academic year in an unfamiliar system. With social distancing and an extended summer break, kids’ screen time has increased astronomically. To some extent, children will also be engaging with their classmates and teachers through virtual platforms. The increasing amount of dependence we now have on our digital devices, in and out of a classroom setting, can impact our vision and visual comfort. “Digital Eye Strain” has become a term used loosely to describe generalized eye fatigue and strain caused by extended periods of screen use and blue light exposure. It is speculated that this blue light worsens eye strain and may disturb good sleep cycles. Blue-blocking lens coatings on prescription and non-prescription eyewear may reduce some visual fatigue symptoms. However, and more importantly, not all cases of eyestrain are a result of blue light exposure and the use of digital devices. When it comes to children and learning, optimal vision is more than just “20/20”. The effort a child must exert to attain and maintain clarity at this benchmark of “20/20” is most important.
Optometrists call this 'Functional Binocular Vision' and it involves accurate eye focusing, teaming and tracking. Any deficiency in these skills can cause strain, headaches, double vision, loss of place with reading and poor comprehension and memory. This can ultimately lead to frustration and avoidance of reading and writing altogether. Vision can also affect the success of other physical and academic therapies, like occupational therapy and reading remediation programs. Fortunately, binocular vision problems can be managed with a personalized program of therapeutic glasses, active visual therapy and rehabilitation. Make sure to schedule an appointment for your child with an Optometrist and inquire about an extensive binocular vision assessment.
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IMMERSIVE EXHIBITIONS A GO IN T.O.
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Illusionarium There was a lot of hype when Jamie Allan’s Illusionarium, at 1 Yonge St., was scheduled to open oh so long ago. Then the pandemic hit and we waited. Now, the ode to all things magical is rolling and entertaining crowds with an immersive look into the history of magic with plenty of live performances from magicians, including the famous Penn & Teller, to entertain all, as well as 3D projections and life-size holograms.
L-R: Jordan Tannahill’s latest work ‘Is My Microphone On?’ opens at Dream in High Park, Fall for Dance North runs Sept. 11 to Oct. 9
Exploring incredible arts happenings this fall The best theatre, dance, concerts and visual arts to check out
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Although concerts will move slowly indoors, now that many venues are being up front about requesting all patrons be fully vaccinated, it should make concert goers and the venues more comfortable about reopening. But what do we have to look forward to so far? The most intriguing concert on the fall schedule is Leslie Feist’s Multitudes, running Oct. 20 to 30 backstage at Meridian Hall, which is described as an “intimate, radically communal albeit topsyturvy concert that will muddle the roles between audience and performer.” The crowd for the shows are capped at just 200. She is one of the city’s, indeed the country’s, best songwriters and performers, and this event should be something special. The ticket price is steep, but this kind of opportunity doesn’t come around often. And later this fall, the rise of the legendary and substantially renovated and revitalized
Massey Hall will be the talk of the town. The season begins with Gordon Lightfoot, but the real gems to circle on the calendar are Buffy Saint-Marie on Nov. 30 and the five-night run with City and Colour, Dec. 9 to 12 and 14. In October, the new Drake/Live Nation venue History will open its doors for the first time. So far, the first concert is slated as rock band All Time Low on Oct. 22, but we are happy to state right now that the venue will not open for the first time with this decidedly average southern rock band. After all, Drake has a new album set to drop any day now. Rest assured there will be something special in the works. The venue is also scheduled to host some great fall shows including the Flaming Lips on Nov. 19.
Klimt Who didn’t have a print of Klimt in their high school locker or university dorm room? He is so damn romantic. Now, the Austrian renegade artist is getting his own immersive exhibition in town, because why not? This one is by Lighthouse Immersvie, the same team behind the OG of the genre, Immersive Van Gogh, and will open at the same 1 Yonge St. location this fall.
VISUAL ART
The big Art Gallery of Ontario Andy Warhol show runs until Oct. 24. The Luminato Festival, which runs throughout October mostly as a virtual arts happening, is set to premiere a new work from acclaimed photographer Edward Burtynsky. The new work, In the Wake of Progress, was commissioned by the festival. The digital experience is designed for the screens surrounding Yonge-Dundas Square and filmed by Bokeh Collective for the 2021 online audience. In keeping with Burtynsky’s recent work, In the Wake of Progress tells the epic tale of humanity’s impact on the planet.
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DANCE
The big dance event of the early fall season is Fall for Dance North, which is set to hold its largest festival to date with seven weeks of programming from Sept. 11 to Oct. 29. Festival highlights include a new outdoor performance series as well as filmed and live stream virtual presentations featuring both Toronto-based and international artists from
India, Cuba, London and New York City. There are also two immersive dance exhibitions slated for the fall at 1 Yonge St. One, Looking for the Dance, opening Sept. 18, is an exhibit featuring the photographs of ballet legend Mikhail Baryshnikov. The other, Touch, is an immersive dance experience created by the National Ballet of Canada’s Guillaume Côté. Touch, which features both live performance and projection, runs Sept. 29 to Oct. 17.
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THEATRE
Most theatres are looking at January 2022 to open new shows. Outdoors is still the venue of choice for live performances, and there are a few. For instance, Soulpepper is teaming up with Native Earth Performing Arts in bringing The Home Project to its outdoor stage in the Soulpepper Courtyard Sept. 21 to Oct. 3. This intimate theatrical experience combines live performance, sound and digital media to examine the idea of home. The Dream in High Park series continues into September, including the Canadian premiere of Is My Microphone On?, the latest from playwright Jordan Tannahill. And Blindness continues its run indoors and on the stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre. This intimate Mirvish production only allows 50 patrons per show, increasing to 80 this fall, sitting on the stage to experience this auditory delight. The work is an adaptation of the Nobel Prize–winning novel Blindness by José Saramago, reinterpreted as a sound installation.
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Monet Claude Monet painted some large canvases. There’s a gallery in Paris built especially to house them. Still, someone thought it was a good idea to blow them up even further and project them onto a wall of the Metro Convention Centre, to the tune of 50,000 square feet of space and 400 paintings. The work is breathtaking and wonderful on any level, and if this attracts more to the world of art, so be it. Check out this incredible work, then head to Paris and check out the brushstrokes up close.
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YOU HAVE TO BE PRETTY BRAVE OR PRETTY CONFIDENT TO OPEN A BUSINESS DURING A PANDEMIC. THIS ISSUE WE SALUTE OVER 50 OF THE CITY’S BEST NEW SHOPS, SERVICES AND RESTAURANTS.
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FONDA BALAM Former Quetzal chefs Julio Guajardo and Kate Chomyshyn have partnered with celebrity chef Matty Matheson to open FondaBalam. Fonda Balam replaces pop-up Birria Balam on Spadina Ave. The Mexican eatery is inspired by the cooking techniques and style of Mexico. The tacos here are birria-style, which is a dish originating from the Mexican state of Jalisco. They can be ordered crispy or soft and are served with red and green salsas. 802 Dundas St. W. GUS TACOS Top taqueria Gus Tacos has landed in Parkdale, with the opening of a third Toronto outpost. The best part about this Mexican spot? All of the tacos on the menu are just $5! Served in a handmade corn tortilla with onions and cilantro, protein options include grilled steak, braised lamb, chicken, grilled pork, braised pork and fish. A mushroom taco and a cheese taco with avocado are the two available vegetarian options. 1533 Queen St. W.
BEST NEW CHINESE When the pandemic brought their brick-and-mortar restaurant plans to a halt, chefs David Schwartz, Braden Chong and Keith Siu channelled their creativity into the pop-up concept SUNNY’S CHINESE. The menu is only available by signing up for their weekly newsletter, as dishes rotate that frequently. All of the dishes are elevated approaches to Chinese regional specialties. No fixed address
BEST NEW BAKED GOODIES EMMER is selling baked goods out of its new Harbord Street location. Previously operating out of Donna’s, Emmer offers ham and cheese baguettes, bacon butties, breakfast sandwiches, canelé and several different varieties of croissant. If you’re hoping to snag some of Emmer’s delicious baked goods, arrive early and be prepared to line up. 161 Harbord St.
BEST NEW ITALIAN Celebrity chef David Rocco is unveiling his latest project in the Yorkville neighbourhood. Although a full menu has not yet been released, BAR APERITIVO will focus on its namesake Italian tradition. Derived from the Latin “aperire” (to open), an aperitivo is a drink designed to open the stomach, or stimulate the appetite, before a meal. 95 Cumberland St.
BEST NEW CARIBBEAN Chef Kareema Beckles opened
CHEF KAREEMA CARIBBEAN FUSION in December 2020 on
Dundas Street East. Chef Kareema’s is a Caribbean-fusion restaurant that puts a spin on classic dishes with a menu that rotates on a weekly basis. Menu highlights include the Caribbean gourmet spring rolls as well as Chef Kareema’s famously delicious jerk chicken lasagna. 203 Dundas St. E.
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BEST NEW MICHELINSTAR CONTENDER Chris White and Jonathan Nicolaou (Brothers Food & Wine) have opened RESTAURANT 20 VICTORIA, one of the finest restaurants in the country. Expect the menu to build upon the style of cooking that Brothers was known for, which means a focus on seasonal ingredients and simple yet nuanced flavours (plus plenty of top-notch wine). 20 Victoria St.
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BEST NEW SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN JOYBIRD FRIED CHICKEN is back at STAKT MRKT. Run by Trevor Liu, JoyBird is located inside Belgian Moon Brewery and features an impressive 200-seat licensed patio. Along with their OG Taiwanese fried chicken sandwiches, this spot’s got a menu that includes street-style eats like fully-loaded smash burgers, as well as an assortment of fried snacks. 3633 Dundas St. W.
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BARONESS BUBBLE TEA The grand opening of Baroness Bubble Tea marks the second Canadian location for the brand. The popular chain has locations across Asia and stands out in a saturated market by using oat milk as opposed to whole milk, making the drinks thicker and sweeter. Baroness is known for its brown sugar pearls but also serves smoothies and iced teas. 421 Yonge St.
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PALGONG TEA Palgong Tea has a new location in the city. The popular Korean bubble tea chain has partnered with Jakeman’s Maple Products, so you can rest assured that you’re getting a drizzle of genuine Canadian maple syrup in your next iced maple milk tea. Palgong Tea also has a dessert menu that features sweet treats like macarons, cheesecakes, raw cookie doughs and ice creams. 53 Bloor St. E.
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BEST NEW MIDDLE EASTERN AZHAR, the latest addition to Janet Zuccarini’s ever-expanding restaurant empire, is turning heads on the Ossington strip. Azhar marries Middle Eastern influences with local ingredients, all prepared in a state-of-the-art wood-fired oven. Azhar has also partnered with Middle Eastern artisans and local brands to sell a bounty of meats, cheeses, wines alongside its in-house menu. 96 Ossington Ave.
BEST NEW DOUGHNUT SHOP COPS DOUGHNUTS sells their mini doughnuts in three flavours: classic cinnamon sugar, the OG sour cream, and a weekly special (check their Instagram for the latest flavours). Past creations have included the ube glazed and lemon poppy seed glazed. All of their doughnuts are made fresh from scratch and are available as a 12-pack ($9), an 18-pack ($13.50), or in variety packs. 4 Matilda St.
BEST NEW LIVE MUSIC & COCKTAILS Named after the British term for the bridge of a song, MIDDLE8 is the latest restaurant and soon-to-be live music venue to hit Yorkville. Chef Andrew Carter quietly opened the restaurant in the former Amber nightclub on Yorkville Avenue in June of this year, after pandemic-related delays. The menu focuses on oysters and charcuterie as well as seasonal meals and small plates. 119 Yorkville Ave. BEST NEW INDONESIAN LITTLE SISTER, a popular midtown restaurant known for its distinctive Dutch-Indonesian fare, has opened a second location. Little Sister's menu is divided into skewers, snacks, sides and traditional dishes, many that feature the restaurant’s homemade spice blends. The menu consists of smallto medium-sized dishes perfect for sharing. 2031 Yonge St.
GOLD MEDALLIST After running countless pop-ups, collaborations and an online shop, Churnt Up finally has a home. Handcrafted ice cream flavours include mango and chocolate chip cookie dough. Churnt Up’s flavour selection rotates weekly. 858 Eglinton Ave. E.
BEST NEW SOUTH ASIAN EATERY Opening a restaurant mid-pandemic presented a perfect opportunity, says Thanawat “T” Khamchum, co-owner of
YAKSHA SOUTH EAST ASIAN EATERY. Securing the new loca-
tion was a steal for T and his wife, as many landlords reduced prices to try and attract new tenants. The takeout-inspired menu features various southeast Asian dishes broken down into rice bowl variations. You can build your own bowl too. 2109 1/2 Yonge St.
COPS Doughnuts specializes in mini doughnuts
BEST NEW DONAIR FRIGGITELLO, named after the sweet Italian chili pepper, is a new Mediterranean spot in Kensington Market. Specializing in grilled chicken, the small but flavourful menu includes wraps, kebabs, donair and poutine. There are also plenty of veggie options to choose from, all packed with flavour and fresh ingredients. 181 Baldwin St.
SILVER MEDALLIST On Third Thought is an allergyfriendly, vegan gelato and wine bar with a fun twist. For an extra $1 you can infuse any scoop of gelato with wine. On Third Thought also offers wine and gelato pairing combos and tasting flights of wine and gelato, too. 6 Markham St.
BEST CHEF’S COMEBACK DOMAINE MAMO is inspired by French-Italian regional cuisine and offers dishes influenced by the Maritime Alps and the Mediterranean coastline. Owner Robert Prete has been serving guests in midtown for 30 years, and master chef Didier Leroy was born and raised in France. Domaine Mamo has a patio out front and offers private dining and catering. 581 Mount Pleasant Rd.
BRONZE MEDALLIST Creamery X in Toronto turns classic recipes into new custard frozen ice cream. Run by creative entrepreneurs Bonnie Gallant and Melissa Baird, this small-batch spot has a handful of creamy flavours, which can be packed into pints to take home too. 124 Jarvis St.
BEST NEW PUERTO RICAN Opening Harlem Bodega, Little Portugal’s new Puerto Rican vegan takeout spot, has been a longtime dream for owner Juss (who prefers not to share his last name). HARLEM BODEGA has a menu that features classic bodega sandwiches but with a twist — the beef* and chicken* found in every sandwich or burrito is actually plant based! Many items are also gluten-free. Sides include seasoned fries, pastelillos, tostones and fried rice and beans. 1993 Yonge St.
BEST NEW 905 RESTAURANT Chinese franchise BINGZ has opened its first Toronto location in Richmond Hill. Bingz specializes in crispy pork burgers, known as rou jia mo. The menu also features a spicy cumin pork and black pepper beef burger, plus wonton soup, hot and sour glass noodle soup and liangpi served with a side of sesame sauce. 3229 Hwy. 7 E.
BEST NEW ETHIOPIAN Midtown is now home to the first Toronto outpost of ABYSSINIA YYZ. Specializing in Ethiopian and Eritrean food, the former of which is known for its plentiful vegan options, the restaurant’s menu includes an abundance of stews and stir-fries served with injera, a sourdough flatbread used to scoop up delicious bites. 2038 Yonge St.
GOLD MEDALLIST Matty’s Patty’s opened its doors in October 2020 and has been satisfying cheeseburger cravings ever since. Offering seven mouth-watering combos, like the double patty cheeseburger, topped with American cheese, lettuce, and a double patty on a sesame bun. 923a Queen St. W.
SILVER MEDALLIST Calgary’s much-loved Pigot’s Burger Club now has a Toronto location. There are seven options available, many of which are seasoned with chef Pigot’s secret spice blend. Tater tots, fries, and salad are some of the available sides. 1 Adelaide St. E.
WIN & PLACE THE BACKYARD SMOKEHOUSE The Backyard Smokehouse is a welcome addition to the Annex, especially if you’re looking to get your hands on some smoked chicken. Its extensive menu includes many juicy burger combinations and all your BBQ favourites: brisket, pulled pork, ribs, smoked chicken and smoked shrimp, all ranging from $9 to $35. There’s also an array of sides including cornbread, fried pickles, and more. 264 Dupont St. MATT’S SMOKEHOUSE If it’s mouth-watering brisket you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. Night Owl is now hosting BBQ joint Matt’s Smokehouse. After popping up at several locations across the city, Matt and his team are now settled in Little Italy. Don’t miss out on the rib and wing combos or the towering 10-hour pulled brisket sandwiches. Mama’s cornbread, with bites of candied jalapeno and cheddar, is an absolute must. 647 College St.
BRONZE MEDALLIST It’s good vibes only at GG’s Burgers, a new spot in the Beaches. Along with a series of smash burgers, GG’s also does crispy fish and chicken sandwiches and hot dogs. Sides include fries, onion rings, milkshakes, and funnel cakes. 681 Lake Shore Blvd. E.
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BEST NEW TAIWANESE BAKERY Taiwanese bakery chain HAZUKIDO opened in Toronto, marking the brand’s first North American location. Launched in 2014, Hazukido now has a whopping 200 locations around the world. The chain is known for its carefully crafted croissants, which are available in dozens of sweet and savoury flavours, such as the molten salted egg yolk tart. 595 Bay St., Unit E-01
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BEST NEW PATTIES New Leaside patty and pot pie purveyor PHAMILYEATS has been a labour of love for owner Peter Pham. Phamilyeats makes every single patty by hand, right here in Toronto. Patty flavours include beef (mild to extra spicy) and veggie. The dairy-free pies include the braised short rib pie and the chicken pot pie, both loaded with tender chunks of meat and topped with a light, flaky puff pastry. 858 Eglinton Ave. E.
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BEST NEW PIZZA has found a new home next door to Churnt Up. Dan Rios and his team are known for their selfproclaimed “weird” pizzas, like the Bay of Pigs (white sauce, mozza, pulled pork, bacon, red onion, pickles and mustard sauce). Alongside the weird pizzas, the joint serves up classic and vegetarian pies, but also other light bites, like chicken wings and salads. 856 Eglinton Ave. E. CONSPIRACY PIZZA
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MAISON BUSATTI Luxury Italian linens might sound like just that — a luxury — but you won’t be able to resist the selection at Yorkville’s Maison Busatti. Offering bedding, tableware, towels and more to brighten up your home, this brand has graced the houses of A-list celebrities, including Steven Spielberg and Ralph Fiennes. 136 Avenue Rd., maisonbusatti.com
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JAMES PERSE Rosedale will be welcoming a new furniture and home decor boutique. James Perse, a Los Angeles fashion brand, already has an apparel-focused storefront in the Yorkville area, but the new location opening soon will focus on the company’s home collection. That includes bedding, rugs, decorative storage and more at luxury-level prices. jamesperse.com
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LUXURY BRANDS THAT TICKLE YOUR TASTE FOR THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE
BEST NEW EXCLUSIVE RETAILER High-fashion multi-brand purveyor The Webster is bringing its unique approach to Toronto with its first location outside of the U.S. The company plans on bringing in a selection of luxury goods to the city that will be tough to find anywhere else. thewebster.us
BEST NEW COMIC BOOK STORE SILVER SNAIL may not exactly be new, but the recent move from its Yonge & Dundas location to the Queen West area has revitalized it. Comic book lovers will no longer have to climb a flight of stairs to peruse some of the coolest finds in Toronto’s oldest comic book store, and you’ll be greeted by a mural along the storefront. 809 Queen St. W.
BEST NEW WELLNESS SHOP Wellness and health solutions of all kinds have really taken off this year, and GOOD GODDESS: THE NEST is offering a whole host of products, services and more as answers. This multi-brand concept shop combines natural spray tanning, acupuncture, chiropractic services, apparel, skin care and even a broth bar. 101 Yorkville Ave.
BEST NEW LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE Founder Leah Miller handselected the variety of ceramics, accessories, clothing, candles, home goods and more that you’ll find at Rosedale’s newest boutique, WOLF AND MOON. The store’s space may be small, but its interior is airy and filled with items that you may not find anywhere else in the city. 1128 Yonge St.
BEST NEW PLANT PARLOUR This new Toronto store will be there for all your plant care needs. CHIVE has made the new Queen West storefront its Canadian headquarters. You won’t be able to resist stepping into the shop after passing by the floor-to-ceiling windows displaying some of the store’s coolest greenery, including tiny succulents and massive monsteras. 837 Queen St. W.
BEST NEW PET PLACE IF PRICE IS NO OBJECT WAG SWAG is Toronto’s answer to the booming luxury pet care trend. The boutique offers sweaters, scarves, leashes, harnesses and more, including an entire vegan leather line. If you’re the type to spoil your pets, you and your dog might just have to stop by this spacious and elegant storefront. 131 Bloor St.
BEST NEW FITNESS STUDIO This fitness studio is quite new to Toronto, and it’s bringing a unique approach to working out. BURNOUT FITNESS features the VersaClimber, the machine equivalent of climbing up a mountain. If you’re looking for a more interesting alternative to more basic workouts at your gym, this is the place! 2581 Yonge St.
BEST NEW SNEAKERS The year 2021 saw the arrival of luxury Italian fashion brand Golden Goose to Canada for the first ever in a stand-alone store operating out of Yorkdale. The brand offers its own line of sneakers of in their signature “aged” style— at a steep price! 3401 Dufferin St.
BEST NEW MENSWEAR Keep an eye out for a new menswear shop that’s set to open up any day now in Yorkville. Isaia, a luxury Italian menswear brand, will be opening its very first Canadian location here in Toronto. The Toronto location will also include a Vesuvius Lounge and tailor shops. 77 Yorkville Ave.
CITY LIFE
BEST PANDEMIC-INSPIRED ARTS VENUE In the middle of the pandemic’s icy grip, Charles Khabouth and Ink Entertainment converted an unused parking lot into a new drive-in venue complete with a top-quality stage and sound system where the CITYVIEW DRIVE-IN hosted top musical acts and screened movies for TIFF and the general public when we needed it most. Thank you, Charles. 20 Polson St.
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pop-up. From Thursday to Sunday, the quirky strip of parkland under the Gardiner Expressway transforms into a groovy roller palace with rental skates and lessons available for those ready to give it a try. Retrorolla.com.
BEST HERITAGE PRESERVATION Although the city of Toronto doesn’t make a habit of preserving and celebrating built heritage, there are times when we prioritize. First, MASSEY HALL. This is one of the prized buildings in the city, and it is set for the grand reveal this fall of an exhaustive two-year project to preserve and revitalize this gem. In midtown, the CAPITOL THEATRE condo project shows that it’s possible to retain key heritage attributes while providing new housing.
BEST NEW MARKET Little Jamaica is a special neighbourhood, and the community are doing their best to keep it that way. One new initiative is the Afro Caribbean Farmers Market, Tuesdays, focusing on culturally appropriate fruits and vegetables from the Caribbean. 1531 Eglinton Ave. W.
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BEST NEW FEELGOOD ART PROJECT Although the Beach Rock Snake started as an innocent bit of fun for a local seven-year-old kid, it has turned into a massive show of community solidarity. Earlier this year, a painted rock was placed on the sand beside the boardwalk of Kew Beach along with a sign asking for others to do the same. The rocks now number in the hundreds or perhaps thousands and the snake stretches as far as the eye can see. Epic. BEST NEW ANIMAL SIGHTING We love our animal sightings in the city, and no little critters are more beloved than foxes. But the prize of the year has to be the video showing a rare silver fox prancing through the University of Toronto campus earlier this year. Peak cute.
BEST HOMELESS INITIATIVE Trying to do right for those experiencing homeless in our city is challenging. Although the city did poorly in clearing out homeless encampments with legions of riot police, earlier in the pandemic things were trending in the right direction when the administration aggressively pursued long-term housing by purchasing or leasing space in hotels such as the ROEHAMPTON HOTEL in midtown.
BEST NEW INITIATIVE Affordable housing is the bane of Toronto’s urban existence, and it seems like nothing ever happens. And that’s why when the Kensington Lane Trust decided to do something on their own and buy a building for its residents, it was so impressive. Hopefully the move will inspire others.
BEST PROGRESSIVE CITY MOVE It is one thing to make overtones and say the right things in the fight to end anti-Black racism and right historical wrongs. It is entirely another to act. That is exactly what the city of Toronto did voting to change the name of Dundas Street, one of its busiest, and best-known thoroughfares.
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BEST NEW OUTDOOR ACTIVITY Old school roller skating is the hottest summer trend in Toronto, and it started at the
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BEST NEW ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE Toronto is doing a lot of things to help with our environment, from green development standards to smaller projects along the waterfront, such as the SEABINS ON HARBOURFRONT, which suck in and collect all kinds of waste on the shores of Lake Ontario at the harbourfront, which makes it that much easier to enjoy our watery playground.
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BEST NEW PUBLIC PROJECT If someone had mentioned 10 years ago that one day there would be separate and safe cycling lanes along Yonge Street in the city, the eye rolls and snickers would have been merciless. Now it’s a reality. Public space and active transportation are valued for climate crisis– fighting benefits, their economic benefits and so much more. Long may we pedal the YONGE STREET BIKE LANES.
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SEPTEMBER RESTAURANT GUIDE
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TRADITIONAL GREEK DELICACIES Appetizers: Pork, Chicken, Lamb or Beef Souvlaki Stick Spanokopita, Shrimp, Pita Bread Fried Calamari, Dolmades, Greek Salad Tzatziki, Hummus, Taramosalata Entrees: Pork, Chicken, Lamb or Beef Souvlaki Dinnerserved with rice, roast potatoes and tzatziki
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Moussaka - potato, eggplant, zucchini, ground beef topped with béchamel sauce and served with rice and vegetables
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FEATURING THE EVEREST FEAST FOR TWO $46.99
House Pan Fried Dumplings
A royal banquet spread includes: Soup of the day, tandoori chicken, seekh kebob, chicken tikka, king tandoori prawns, choice of meat curry, choice of vegetable curry Rice, Naan and Dessert
BBQ Pork Spare Ribs Crispy Ginger Beef Spicy Peanut Chicken General Tsao's Chicken Basil Chicken House Mix Vegetable House Chili Prawn Special Fried Rice
Gyros on a Pita topped with marinated tomatoes, onions and tzatziki
Seafood Cantonese Chow Mein
Check out our full menu on-line!
Also Wide Selection of Vegetarian and Tofu Dishes
There is no need to travel to Greece for the authentic cuisine, simply go online to www.karbouzi.com. A Toronto restaurant tradition for over 50 years, Karbouzi Greek Taverna has become a staple on Avenue Road known for the warm atmosphere, the friendly service, and of course, the delicious home cooking! Karbouzi boasts a menu filled with traditional Greek delicacies from Souvlaki to Moussaka to flaming Saganaki. And don’t forget to try our much loved Tzaziki! Call direct or order online at www.karbouzi.com
C’est Bon would like to thank all of our customers for their continued support during this period. All our staff are taking additional safety measures to ensure the safety of both staff and all of our customers.
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OTHER SAMPLE MENU ITEMS INCLUDE: Starters: Chicken/Vegetable Momos - Nepali style chicken/veg dumplings Shrimp Butterfly - Large king prawns are deliciously spiced and deep-fried
NEW SPECIALTY BURGERS All our burgers/fries & desserts are 100% gluten free. All our meats are 100% certified halal. All burgers served on a warm potato bun The Holy Chuck (Our signature): Aged beef, maple smoked bacon, cheese, caramelized onions The Big Yianni NEW Aged beef, maple smoked bacon, cheese, panko crusted onion rings, chipotle mayo The Holy Cluck NEW House-breaded crispy chicken thigh, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo
Lamb & Goat: Lamb/Goat/Nilgiri - Authentic lamb dish from the mountains of Nilgiri Lamb/Goat/Kadai - Cooked with ginger, green pepper, tomatoes and hot spice in a deep iron wok
The Holy Vegan NEW Ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, vegan cheese, served on a gluten free vegan/keto bun
Seafood: Shrimp Vindaloo - Cooked in a fiery red-hot curry sauce. A specialty of Goa, south of Bombay Seafood Vindaloo - A famous fiery red-hot assorted seafood curry sauce
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Located in the heart of Yorkville our restaurant brings you our signature dishes that we’ve perfected over the last 20 years! From our famous Everest Feast that features mouthwatering Tandoori dishes to our popular Curry options, our staff is committed to providing the best that Nepalese and Indian cuisine has to offer. We have aspired to assemble a menu to reflects its unique Nepalese culture and culinary specialties. Enjoy a 10% discount for all pick-up orders so that you can bring the flavours of the Himalayas to your home! Order online at: www.kathmandurestaurant.ca
The Wagyu Weiner NEW 7” of gluten free wagyu beef, warm bun, your choice of toppings
Waffle Fries NEW Traditional Poutine & Hand-Cut Fries
Our location at 1450 Yonge St. is open for Pick-Up, Take-Out & Online Delivery. Additional safety measures are still in effect to ensure the ongoing safety of our customers & employees. Thanks to all of our loyal customers for their support. Rated best burgers & milkshakes in Toronto year after year.
Visit our website to see our full menu at holychuck.com Call us directly for pick up and take-out.
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MAJOR LEAGUE CLUBS Chef Mark McEwan takes on a series of towering club sandwiches to find out which of these classics is a home run
“We use free-run chicken and organic sourdough bread. Then we use a chipotle mayo that we make in-house. It has a slight kick and adds a unique flavour,” says Lady Marmalade’s owner, Natalia Simachkevitch.
WINNER This club sandwich is served with a simple green salad, home fries or the soup of the day. “This one is quite flavorful, and there was an even amount of bacon to chicken ratio,” says Mark. “The chipotle mayo that was used complemented the sandwich! The addition of the avocado was a nice touch. Super tasty!” As for the secret to Lady Marmalade’s winning club sandwich? “A club is comfort food,” says owner Natalia Simachkevitch. “Twists are great if they make sense. Never do a twist for the sake of being different if it doesn't add to the flavour.” Ladymarmalade.ca, $16
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“The meat was well seasoned and tasty. Overall, I enjoyed this sandwich a lot.”
“This was a good sandwich! However, the ratio of bacon and turkey was uneven.”
“This looks more like your traditional club sandwich. The avocado added creaminess to the sandwich.” *Only available through membership.
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MISS THE OLYMPICS? BRING THE TASTES OF TOKYO HOME WITH YOU The 2020 Olympic Games might be over, but the flavours of Japan are alive and well in Toronto. Take a seat, sharpen your chopsticks and enjoy a gold medal-worthy bento box from one of these four sushi restaurants. by Christine Hogg 3
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Known for its flame-seared aburi-style sushi, Torch offers seven unique bento boxes, all of which are served with green and red seaweed salad and steamed edamame beans. Two of the bestsellers include the Mix8 (eight pieces, one of each different kind of Torch sushi) and the Tasting Box (eight pieces of each type of Torch sushi, a lobster hand roll and a toro hand roll). Other bentos include the Salmon Lover, the MVP, the Ebi and Lobster, the Kabayaki and the Salmon Tuna Duo. Torch’s bento boxes range in price from $16.99 to $24.99. www.torchpressedsushi.com
Purple rice replaces plain steamed white rice in the bento boxes found at Hawk & Chick, thanks to the addition of cabbage kimchi. Located on Dundas Street West, Hawk & Chick offers five bento boxes, which include the Karaage Fried Chicken (KFC aïoli, crab stick slaw, sweet soy lotus root), Spicy Pork Bulgogi (bacon and onion korokke, pickled yellow radish), Whitefish Katsu (tartar sauce, crab stick slaw, sesame spinach) and Spicy Tofu Jorim (rolled egg, sweet soy lotus root, sesame spinach. Prices start at $14. www.hawkandchick.com
Yorkville’s not-so-secret sushi bar, Kibo Secret Garden, specializes in omakase sushi and sashimi sets. “Omakase” is a Japanese phrase that essentially translates to “I’ll leave it up to you,” meaning diners entrust the chef’s expertise and creativity to create a custom meal and a memorable dining experience. Kibo Secret Garden offers four bento boxes, which include the Chicken Kaiseki ($28), Salmon Kaiseki ($30), Marinated Beef Short Ribs Kaiseki ($35) and the Black Cod ($35). All bento boxes are served with miso soup. www.kibosecretgarden.com
Minami’s Gozen Lunch Set, available from 12 to 4 p.m., features classic Japanese set meals with a Minami twist. There are three options from which to choose, ranging in price from $27 to $38, all served with miso soup, goma-ae (dressed vegetable salad), tsukemono (Japanese preserved vegetables), daigaku-imo (caramelized sweet potato) and a daily feature sushi roll. A feature Gozen is also available for market price and features items selected by the chef. A chef’s selection of sashimi is also available as a lunch set. www.minamitoronto.com
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Travelling truly does broaden your horizons — both in and out of the kitchen — and pushes you to think beyond the idea that seasoning, and life, is more than just salt and pepper,” says David Salt. “I have been extremely fortunate to have been born to a family who enjoyed travelling to and living in other countries. The biggest influence is being exposed to so many flavours, food cultures and people, which has shaped my own style and flavours.” Born in Toronto, Salt grew up in exotic locations around the world, spending time in Canada, Papua New Guinea and the United Arab Emirates. He returned to Toronto for culinary school, only to leave again, this time to England, where he spent 14 years in kitchens of some stellar restaurants in the United Kingdom. That included Pascal Aussignac’s one Michelin–starred Club Gascon in London where he was awarded the role of head chef. He returned to Toronto in the summer of 2018 and began to host various culinary pop-ups around the city. Fast-forward to the beginning of the pandemic when Salt found himself inspired. Having spent his
whole culinary career working for someone else, the chef decided he wanted a change. So he tapped master sommelier Bruce Wallner, and an idea was formed — Drifter’s Solace. “Drifter's Solace did not exist before the pandemic, so I guess the influence the pandemic had was to push me to do something for myself,” Salt says. And thus, Drifter’s Solace was born. “I started with meal kits but always had the intention to have people sitting in at some point. The experience of cooking for people is impossible to replicate in a kit.” Now, Drifter’s Solace is a unique, multi-course chef ’s table experience serving a small collection of people at a time. “I have always wanted to have a small place,” Salt says. “The space we have fits eight people comfortably, though we can take more if we move into the room next door, and once you get into those lower numbers, a chef 's table is a natural choice. The experience is more personal in a smaller place. It’s just fun.” Located on Richmond Street, the chef ’s table eatery shares a
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of shelter and a good meal. So Drifter’s Solace is just based on this simple idea that you can come in from the outside world to find food and drink and shelter.” As for the decor, guests and diners can expect it to be simple and tasteful, without distracting from the taste of the food. The chef ’s table is all about the experience of the cuisine, the enjoyment of the dishes
“We are all drifters in some small way.” themselves, rather than an extravagant, over-the-top showing. There’s also a level of privacy and seclusion to the space, as there’s no sign and it’s on the second floor of the house. It’s intended this way, creating more of a homey feel. “I want people to feel relaxed and enjoy themselves, like they are in the dining room of a friend's house. I think there is often a lot of pressure on guests and restaurant staff to act a certain
way, which ends up seeming unnatural, which is not what I want,” Salt explains. “A big part of the experience we are trying to create is a little bit of an antithesis to the typical North American or Toronto restaurant experience. That is, most places are huge spaces with intentions of getting as many people in and out of the doors as possible.” The menu itself changes to accommodate locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and is $125 per person. The day’s menu can be found on Tock, and the current offering includes, amongst other things, foie gras, rice pudding and eggplant peperonata available until October. Salt’s favourite dish, though, is an entree. He favours the lobster and glazed pork belly with corn veloute, he says, for a few reasons. “It is the season for corn,” he explains. “There are a lot of opposing flavours, which come together well on the dish, and I have fun putting it together.” Drifter’s Solace is located on the second floor of Grand Cru Deli, at 304 Richmond St. W. The restaurant accepts reservations on its website and through Tock.
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location with Grand Cru Deli and Sommelier Factory, each of which was opened by Wallner and predates the Drifter’s Solace opening. Before the pandemic, Grand Cru Deli was a restaurant, but with the pandemic the business pivoted to become more of a wine bar. A natural, given Wallner’s expertise. “This left the kitchen space empty and unused. And that's how I chose the space: it was an empty kitchen! And Bruce came with the building. It's a good deal for me,” Salt says. “I like how out of place the building seems. It’s an old house sandwiched between two newer builds, and I like the small dining space attached to the kitchen, which makes the chef 's table possible.” Calling the restaurant Drifter’s Solace, in a way, pays homage to Salt’s own life experiences. ”The name comes from the thought that we are all drifters in some small way or at least have the potential to be,” he says. “We move from place to place or job to job or even just from one stage in our lives to another. But there is always a yearning to seek out familiar comfort or solace, and that can often come in the form
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L-R: Chef David Salt with Bruce Wallner opened Drifter’s Solace in Toronto after a stint in the United Kingdom
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Toronto just got a disco-themed spaghetti bar Sprezzatura is now open by Harriette Halepis
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A selection of fresh pastas and antipasti are on the menu
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Inspired by the Italian word for “artistic effortless- party and found out the legendary Italo Disco proness,” Sprezzatura is the latest Italian restaurant on ducer, Giorgio Moroder, was playing an arena show the GTA food scene. Sprezzatura is decorated with to thousands of people. It was an amazing show, and disco balls and mirrored ceilings and serves classic we wanted to bring a taste of those experiences to Italian dishes without the white table cloths and Toronto,” he says. crooner soundtrack. This is the second foray into the GTA restaurant “We came up with the concept during our honey- scene for Kavanagh and his partner, Lara Roberts. moon in Italy,” says co-owner Brook Kavanagh. The duo is the force behind Season Six (an eatery Noting the nonchalance of ordering fresh Italian focused on fast and fresh food) on Ossington Avfood in Italy, Kavanagh wanted to create enue. Sprezzatura’s decor was created with something that reflects modern Italian cocktail parties in mind and is a popular food. spot for private parties. “While in Florence, we visited a “We designed the space and the EFFORTLESS FUN fresh pasta counter in the Mercato menu to really come to life for private Sprezzatura is the goCentrale, wherein one takes a number, bookings. Birthday parties have been to spot for Italian eats like at the butchers, and when your extremely popular, with groups of up with a side of music, number comes up, you place your to 25 coming in to celebrate with a dance and fun. order. Within minutes, you’re chowing “spaghetti disco,” Kavanagh says. down on a paper plate of perfectly simple Opened in August, this “Italian disco” noodles.… The experience was so informal, spot is already popular on the party scene. so convivial, we loved it,” he says. The venue can create custom cocktail programs Sprezzatura’s meat and produce come from local that include sourced ingredients from Italy along Ontario farms, with dry ingredients sourced from with a fully catered evening and entertainment. The Italy. restaurant can accommodate 45 people inside and The party atmosphere of Sprezzatura came from has a private patio that can also hold 45 guests. Call the same trip to Florence and takes inspiration from ahead for private party bookings and reservations, Italian nightlife. Tuesday to Saturday, or visit the restaurant’s website “That same evening we were looking for a dance for more details.
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Popular wine bar moves to Ossington New Paris Paris location features outdoor seating Paris Paris has reopened at 146 Ossington Ave., after marking its last night of service on Dundas mid-August. Helmed by Jonathan Poon, Paris Paris is an unpretentious wine bar founded on good times and community. There are many bottles available by the glass plus an internationally inspired snack menu. Alongside a menu filled with familiar favourites, the new location on Ossington also features a spacious outdoor seating area. Paris Paris offers both lunch and dinner service, and the cuisine is fused with a curated selection of
amazing wines and spirits from around the world. Some recent dishes included freshly shucked oysters served with lemon and chili; a selection of meats, cheeses and olives; and, of course, comfort food like french fries. Walking into the restaurant, diners can expect “a vibe that is casual, energetic, colourful, refined but unpretentious,” according to a recent post on Instagram. The menu at Paris Paris is a mix of casual, delicious and comforting food, drawing inspiration from classic wine bar and bistro fare. Just like its previous location, the atmosphere is airy and
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spacious, with an abundance of live plants, including towering palm trees and crawling ivy stationed throughout the interior. True to its goal of creating an establishment that sparks a sense of community, the new Paris Paris features long, wooden banquetstyle tables. The incorporation of natural wood into the interior design weaves around the bar. A skylight cut into the slanted ceiling sends beams of natural light throughout the white-walled space. Paris Paris is currently accepting reservations that can be booked in advance online.
Lobby. Toronto’s Moscow Tea Room will be filling a hole in the market left behind by the location’s previous occupants, Sorelle and Co., which has been vacant since Sorelle closed in 2018. The Russian-style tea room in Ottawa offers an elevated menu of appetizers, seafood, champagne and more, including fresh oysters, braised short ribs and the Moscow special: a seafood platter for $90, including Atlantic lobster, shrimp cocktail, mixed sashimi and salmon tartare. Ilon Tyan, director of marketing with Dreammind Group, the team behind the new launch, says the Toronto location will offer high tea, dinner and late night menu options to choose from. —Julia Mastroianni
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Moscow Tea Room is moving in at 161 Yorkville Ave. The location is the second of its kind in Canada, with the original Moscow Tea Room located in Byward Market in Ottawa. Toronto’s tea room is projected to open by mid-August, although a representative from the company couldn’t confirm an exact date. The original tea room has a long history of hosting all kinds of high-profile guests, including federal ministers, mayors and entertainment industry moguls. The new location in Yorkville is likely to attract a similar clientele. Abbis Mahmoud, the mastermind behind Moscow Tea Room, previously launched other well-known venues in Toronto, including Orchid Nightclub, Tequila Jacks, the Brunswick House and
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Aloette’s most popular items are now available for takeout at Liberty Village
Aloette all set for major expansion Alo Group pivots to takeout by Erica Commisso
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Boasting a French tasting menu and modern decor nestled within a gorgeous Victorian building, Alo has been deemed one of the best restaurants in the country. So, when the pandemic hit, Alo Group (which also owns Aloette and Yorkville’s Alobar) had to rethink its strategy. Executive chef Solomon Mason describes the menu at Aloette as serving the same concepts as the menu at Alo but with a more approachable, casual vibe. There’s less of a focus on fine dining and more so on a bistro business model. The ingredients and suppliers are still locally sourced and seasonal, but craving-worthy options like cheeseburgers and french fries populate the offerings. “This is a little more casual than we’re used to, but we found that people were very, very receptive to it,” Mason says. Alo, he says, was never intended to be a takeout space. “So, when we built this space, we really wanted to elevate what we were already doing, as far as the kitchen, the layout and how we were going to make the menu,” Mason says. Now, Alo Group has reimagined the Aloette concept yet again, opening a location in Liberty Village that is dedicated almost exclusively to takeout and delivery. It will be the first of a series of locations slated to open across the
city in 2022. The latest location is located in a strip of mostly local boutiques at 171 East Liberty St. Complete with a takeout window that opens to the exterior strip and prepackaged desserts, the menu offers up soft serve sundaes — exclusive to the Liberty Village location — as well as fries, cakes, salads and sides like roasted broccoli and crispy oyster mushrooms. “For the menu, we wanted to make things that were going to be able to travel well but were also just very delicious,” Mason says. “We wanted to use a lot of local suppliers and promote the community.” Although Mason acknowledges that the prices may be higher than traditional takeout and delivery locations, he believes that, in Aloette, you’re getting what you pay for. “We wanted to deliver 50 per cent more in terms of the quality of our food, the ability to execute it and just the hospitality that we wanted to bring,” he says. The Alo Food Group also partners up with wineries in Niagara to offer their own wine selections, and cans of ready-to-go cocktails are on the horizon. “The whole menu has been reminiscent of what we did in the past and where we’re going in the future, with our takeout endeavours and things of that nature.”
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Metropolitan Preparatory Academy Metro Prep Academy is a semestered, co-ed, university prep school for students in Grade 7 to 12. The academics are structured and challenging yet the environment is supportive and nurturing. Faculty and administration doors are open, encouraging strong relationships with students and their families. No uniform means young men and women can express their individuality. In this setting, Metro Prep’s students are taught to trust their instincts, think both critically and creatively, ask questions and seek the help they need to succeed. Extensive athletic and extracurricular opportunities foster the physical and social potential of each child. For over 35 years, Metro Prep has been preparing children for the academic demands of university as well as teaching them the skills needed for lifelong success. In 2018, Metro Prep introduced a new specialized arts initiative, SMITH, which offers students the opportunity to explore their creative talents. For more information, visit www.metroprep.com.
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St. Michael’s College School Since 1852, St. Michael's College School has been educating and forming young men in goodness, discipline, and knowledge for lives of leadership and service. We are Canada's only Catholic, Basilian, faith-based independent school, educating young men from Grades 7 to 12 in a university-preparatory programme. Under the direction of the Basilian Fathers, our students discover the courage and develop the faith to be a modern man of St. Michael's: free in mind, body, and soul to pursue truth, choose goodness, create beauty, and build a civilization of love and care in service to our community and the world. Our students unleash their passion for meaning and curiosity by embracing Deep Learning, an inquiry-based learning pedagogy. In graduating young men who change the world through lives of faith, character, and service, St. Michael's College School brings integrity, unity, and healing to a fractured and uncertain world.
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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
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Temple Sinai Community Through play and inquiry-based learning, Temple Sinai Community Preschool strives to provide an engaging, happy and supportive environment for children, ages ten months to four years, to learn and gain an understanding of the world around them. We are dedicated to fostering each child’s love of learning and endeavour to help them reach their fullest potential. We have a low teacher-student ratio that creates a supportive and engaging environment. Parent involvement is a vital part of our philosophy,
and we provide unique opportunities for active parent participation. Fundamental to our program is our Jewish philosophy, where the introduction to and celebration of the Jewish festivals is central. Our beautifully renovated school boasts spacious classrooms, a fully equipped gym, a stimulating discovery room, an engaging library and an exciting new playground! For more information, please call Shoshi Lugassy, Director of Early Childhood Programs, at 416.487.3281 or email shoshi@templesinai.net
SCHOOL TYPE: Preschool YEAR FOUNDED: 1969 GRADES: 12 mths to 6 years
ENROLMENT: 150 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 5-8:1 TUITION: Please call for details
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Bannockburn School
SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1993 GRADES: Toddler to Gr. 6
ENROLMENT: 200 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: Varies by Age TUITION: $16,700 - $26,250
WillowWood School A co-ed independent school for diverse learners, WillowWood was founded in 1980 based on the core value that all students have a right to learn with dignity, that a warm and nurturing school can serve as a foundation for remarkable lives and that it is the whole person who matters. We have a long tradition of delivering targeted, personal education that considers each student's needs, inclinations and strengths. This individualized approach ensures that students are able to discover and embrace their strengths, address their weak-
nesses, and maintain their dignity. Classes are small, the atmosphere is warm, and the pedagogical approach is holistic. Our effective teaching strategies, enthusiastic staff members and innovative programs bring out the best in students, build self-confidence and inspire a love of learning. If your family is seeking a new style of school with a strong history of inspiring students, we’d love to meet you. Visit www.WillowWoodSchool.ca for more information and to set up your in-person or online interview and tour.
SCHOOL TYPE: Private School YEAR FOUNDED: 1980 GRADES: Foundation 1-2, 3-12
ENROLMENT: 250 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 10:1 TUITION: Approx. $23,000
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independence, imagination and intellect. Located in a beautiful facility, Bannockburn provides an ideal setting for inspired learning, with brilliant Montessori classrooms, ample outdoor space, a full-size gymnasium, and Music, Art and French specialty teachers. Every family at Bannockburn is proud to call it home: a warm, welcoming place where children love to learn, and where they thrive as creative, confident and compassionate individuals. Please visit www.bannockburn.ca to learn more.
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A leading independent Montessori school for over 25 years, Bannockburn is recognized throughout and beyond North Toronto for outstanding academic standards, steadfast commitment to Montessori education, and deep respect for the potential in every child. Bannockburn’s Toddler, Primary and Elementary Montessori programs offer an enriched curriculum that exceeds provincial standards and nurtures a love of learning. Children ages 18 months to 12 years flourish in a child-centered community that cultivates
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The Toronto Heschel School Celebrating its 25th anniversary, The Toronto Heschel School is a hidden gem, offering a progressive Jewish education within a tightknit, caring community. Abraham Joshua Heschel said, “Wonder is the root of all knowledge.” We aim to inspire a sense of awe and wonder in your children, and a lifelong love of learning. The school is inclusive and egalitarian, promoting mutual respect. Small acts of kindness and concern for others are the basis of interactions at our school. Heschel offers an award-winning,
integrated curriculum built upon arts-based learning and Jewish culture and literacy. We teach for understanding, whereby students internalize concepts and learn to think creatively and critically. Bilingual kindergarten classes foster a high level of Hebrew competency. As the first Jewish Day School in Ontario to reach Platinum EcoSchool status, environmental stewardship is emphasized. Contact us to discover what a Heschel education could mean for your child!
SCHOOL TYPE: Private School YEAR FOUNDED: 1996 GRADES: JK-8
ENROLMENT: 300 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 7:1 TUITION: $16,295-$19,355
The Beez Kneez Nursery School The value and desirability of nursery school is widely recognized not only on educational grounds but also for developing social skills and self-confidence. Established in 2000, the Beez Kneez Nursery School provides a warm and creative atmosphere to foster young children’s imagination, curiosity and intellect. Our programs facilitate children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth through an enriched curriculum, which includes French and dance classes
taught by our own specialty teachers. Most importantly, the children benefit from a high degree of individual attention from dedicated, professionally qualified teachers. All of our teachers hold Ontario teaching certificates and/or early childhood education diplomas, and the majority of our teachers also hold university degrees. Morning, full day, and extended programs available. Lytton Park * Davisville Village
SCHOOL TYPE: Private School YEAR FOUNDED: 2000 GRADES: PS to Kindergarten
ENROLMENT: 75 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 8:1 TUITION: $4,250-$20,000
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Crestwood School Crestwood School practises the traditional art of teaching by challenging young minds to learn and by structuring experiences that make learning possible. The school’s philosophy is based on tried-and-true methods of teaching the basics, thus providing students with a solid foundation in the three Rs. Homework and development of students’ organizational skills and good work/study habits are an integral part of the program. At the same time, Crestwood School is concerned with the “whole child”
— striving to maintain the balance of a child’s physical, social and emotional development. Each teacher is the key. With a well-planned program, a positive rapport with each and every student and a sense of commitment and dedication, Crestwood School’s goals are met! Crestwood is located in the beautiful wooded valley at Bayview Avenue and Lawrence Avenue.
SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1980 GRADES: JK-6
ENROLMENT: 350 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 8:1 TUITION: $19,000-$29,500
Due to Covid we are presently not holding open houses. We welcome you to book a private tour. Please call the school
SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1965 GRADES: JK-12
ENROLMENT: 730 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 8:1 TUITION: $33,750
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The York School The York School is a coeducational, independent day school located in the heart of midtown Toronto. We offer a challenging and progressive learning experience in an inspiring environment with dynamic and flexible learning spaces. We were the first school in Canada to offer the International Baccalaureate programme for students from JK- 12. The IB Diploma is the ultimate passport for globally-minded students who will travel, work and live all over the world. While we offer an internationally-recognized
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St. Clement’s Early Learning School
COLLABORATE EDUCATE GRADUATE St. Clement’s Early Learning School
70 St. Clements Avenue, Toronto M4R 1H2
416-489-0822 or www.scels.ca
As the leading benchmark for Early Childhood Education since 1955, SCELS has stuck to its promise. Our promise is to provide an exceptional, individualized program that works best for your child. With an intimate staff of twenty, and small class sizes in one of Toronto’s historic landmark churches, we’ve developed a reputable program that encompasses a balanced academic and social/emotional curriculum. As you walk into our school, you feel instantly welcomed by our devoted team and outstanding students all flourishing together in a structured, academic, and play-based environment. At SCELS, each child has their own Individual Program Plan that we put in place to support positive growth every term – from Nursery through to Grade 2. Come and see for yourself! Join us for our virtual Open House on Tuesday, October 19th, 9:15 am - 11am. Contact us for your link at admissions@scels.ca or visit www.scels.ca to learn more about us.
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The Sterling Hall School
WHERE BOYS BELONG The Sterling Hall School is a small-by-design school for boys where individuality and character building are celebrated and supported. Our teachers provide innovative foundational learning geared specifically for boys. We offer a warm and inclusive community where parents are welcomed and encouraged to actively participate. And, we continue to prioritize the well-being of our community with our health and safety protocols.
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99 Cartwright Avenue, Toronto, ON M6A 1V4 Canada | 416-785-3410 | sterlinghall.com
At SHS, we understand that each young boy will experience tremendous growth and change from JK to Grade 8. As elementary school specialists, we support boys in developing their interests, character strengths and leadership skills during these formative years. We celebrate boy energy! Your son will enjoy active and foundational learning, inspired to develop his compassionate heart and capable mind through our health & community program and character education. We ensure that boys are engaged in learning, grounded in a strong foundation of literacy and numeracy, taught by dynamic teachers using proven learning strategies designed specifically for boys. Our oncampus and online learning program along with our safety first measures provide you the confidence that your son is welcomed, challenged and cared for. The Sterling Hall School is where boys belong.
ENROLMENT: ### AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: ## TUITION: $##### SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1987 GRADES: JK-8 ENROLMENT: 320 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 7:1 TUITION: $31,200
The Giles School Why Giles? The Giles School has over 30,000 square feet for 120 students. Our school is a deliberately small, French Immersion school that fosters an inclusive, innovative and international education. We are primed to open with plenty of space to implement rigorous safeguards at the same time as offering a strong academic program. At Giles, your child has access to a force of talented and dedicated teachers; small classes (10-15 students maximum in each
class); a solid bilingual education in French and English; deep exposure to Mandarin and an introduction to Spanish, Arabic and Russian languages. Coding, robotics, chess, music, Model UN, all part of the curriculum. Our students gain a global understanding of languages and culture, becoming “World Ready”.
SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1989 GRADES: Pre-K to Gr. 8
ENROLMENT: 110-120 students STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 6:1 TUITION: $19,900 - $23,705
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Learning to be WORLD READY: International, Innovative, & Inclusive
• Immersed in French beginning at age 2 (become bilingual in French and English) • Deep exposure to Mandarin beginning at age 6; exposure to Spanish, Arabic & Russian • Loving learning in a small class with 30,000 square feet of space
Now imagine this is your child
Join us at the Giles School for your private tour. Call us at 416-446-0825 • www.gilesschool.ca 80 Scarsdale Rd. (near York Mills & Leslie)
Northmount School Northmount School is Toronto’s only independent, JK to Grade 8 Catholic boys’ elementary school. Catholic principles provide the foundation and purpose to our school’s everyday life that lead us to a conscious belief that we have a responsibility to prepare our students to build a better world. Thus, our students learn and grow in a community that places great value on the God-given dignity of each person, individuality, self-discovery and kindness, while immersed in a strong academic program.
Philosophically, we understand that education alone is not enough. It is education with values that matter. Our creative and stimulating curriculum goes well beyond the standard requirements and is designed to ensure that students move onto high school with a breadth of knowledge. Our small class sizes and specialist teachers mean particular strengths are identified and nurtured. This is Northmount School.
SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1990 GRADES: JK-8
ENROLMENT: 135 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 8:1 TUITION: $19,000 – $23,200
TanenbaumCHAT TanenbaumCHAT, the GTHA’s premier Jewish community high school, offers enriched academic programming, an array of extra-curriculars, excellent educators, renowned ruach (spirit), and friendships that last a lifetime. An emphasis on Jewish values and community service strengthens our students’ Jewish identities. Our extremely successful New Stream program, which accounts for 25% of our 2021 intake, welcomes students who are new to Jewish education and provides an
opportunity for every Jewish child to experience TanenbaumCHAT. Come and find out what makes our school special! Find yourself at TanenbaumCHAT!
SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1961 GRADES: 9-12
ENROLMENT: 1250 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: Call for Details TUITION: $18,999
Register for New Stream student tours: Tanenbaumchat.org/new-stream Apply now: tanenbaumchat.org/apply Application deadline: December 1, 2021
SCHOOL TYPE: Extracurricular YEAR FOUNDED: 1949 GRADES: 5 & up
ENROLMENT: 700 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 1:1 TUITION: $30–$32 per 1⁄2 hour
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pride in our dynamic and diverse teaching staff. Browse through our teacher list at www.sniderschoolofmusic.com and find one who’s right for you!! Our lessons are: packaged in sets of 5, 1⁄2 hour or 1 hour in duration, private (1 on 1), same teacher every week, customized lessons for every level, late night classes available (suitable for working adults), ages 5 & up.
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Snider School of Music Learn what you always wanted to learn in a relaxed, music-minded atmosphere in the heart of North Toronto. All of our music lessons are private (1 on 1) and are held in our newly renovated, spacious studios. There’s no registration fee for new students, and all levels and ages are welcome. Snider School of Music has evolved from its inception in 1949 when Dave Snider opened his first music studio near Bathurst & Bloor. Now, we are proud to teach over 750 students a week and take
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The Toronto Prep School is an independent, co-educational, university preparatory school for discerning students and parents.
Visit our website www.torontoprepschool.com for more information and be sure to click on the links to our FaceBook and Instagram pages. Contact: Fouli Tsimikalis, Director of Admissions at ftsimikalis@torontoprepschool.com
Toronto Prep School A combined 60 years of teaching experience has prompted Steve and Fouli Tsimikalis to create an environment that promotes learning, develops leadership and awakens social consciousness through the employment of energetic and hand-picked experienced faculty and staff. Toronto Prep offers a rigorous academic curriculum with the opportunity for students to participate in a variety of school clubs and athletics. Each student will receive a MacBook 13" with an extended warranty. Steve and Fouli have determined that it truly takes a village to raise a child. “A faculty working closely with parents/ guardians, smaller classes, supervised extra help before and after school and on Saturdays help students reach their personal potential for success,” notes Fouli. Their passion for teaching is evident: “The opportunity to contribute to the development of young men and women is a privilege,” says Steve.
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Crescent School Crescent School has been a leader in boys' education since 1913. Our mission, Men of Character from Boys of Promise, enables each boy to reach the full potential of his unique abilities. Character development drives everything we do. Crescent School has three divisions: Lower School (Grades 3-6), Middle School (Grades 7-8) and Upper School (Grades 9-12). In each division, we are committed to mentoring, role modelling, relational learning – which bring out the best in boys – and instilling core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and compassion. We nurture wellbeing while cultivating excellence in academics, arts, athletics, business, outreach and robotics. Our expertise is supported by exceptional resources, including high-tech learning spaces, modern libraries, a professionally equipped theatre and superb athletic facilities. A Crescent School graduate knows who he is, is ready and able to lead, and understands what is required to create his own legacy.
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Branksome Hall Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Our IB Advantage for Girls sparks students’ curiosity and passion for new challenges through our unique combination of outstanding academics, wellbeing, international-mindedness and a strong focus on innovation. Our inquirybased Liberal Arts curriculum is enriched by our four core values: a sense of community, inclusiveness, creativity and making a difference. We offer an immersive Study
Abroad Program with our South Korean sister school, Branksome Hall Asia, as well as Noodle — our pioneering accelerator program for student entrepreneurs. Our graduates are welcomed by leading universities in Canada and around the world, most with scholarships. We provide more than $1 million in student financial assistance each year. Branksome continues to set the pace for innovation in girls’ education, ensuring today’s students are well-prepared to solve tomorrow’s complex problems.
SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1903 GRADES: JK-12
ENROLMENT: 910 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 7:1 TUITION: $35,700-$39,200
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Bayview Glen
SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1962 GRADES: Age 2 - Grade 12
ENROLMENT: 1,000+ STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: Call for details TUITION: $19,050 - $28,300
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Music to Model United Nations, Athletics to Advanced Placement. We value collaboration, problem solving and academic risktaking to foster the entrepreneurial mindset and respect for diverse viewpoints that are essential for success in the 21st century. Bayview Glen students graduate as compassionate cosmopolitans, fully prepared for top ranked universities at home and abroad. Equally important, they step forth with the skills and attitudes needed to embrace and influence a world of accelerating change.
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Bayview Glen is an academically invigorating, co-educational independent school for students from age 2 to Grade 12. Situated on two closely connected campuses in North York, our vibrantly diverse community is inspired by expert teachers and fuelled by a forward thinking curriculum. Bayview Glen welcomes all students into a nurturing community that allows inquisitive minds to flourish. Our broad offering of curricular and co-curricular activities ranges from Drama to Design Thinking, Robotics to Round Square,
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St. Clement’s School St. Clement’s School is an independent girls’ day school in midtown Toronto. At SCS, we are evolving and redefining what it means to really learn and thrive in a world where the only certainty is change. We don't just want our students to thrive, we want them to boldly thrive - to see disruption as opportunity and possibility, to seize change with agility and imagination, to tackle the complex world of tomorrow with confidence and character. We're taking a leadership role in learning so our learners will lead an ever-changing world. How? Their educational journeys will be marked by academic rigour and a renewed curriculum that continually challenges and assesses the act of learning in an inclusive and safe environment. Students will value learning as an outcome in itself, understanding it's about the success of the journey, not just the destination.
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TFS - Canada’s International School TFS’ mission is to develop multilingual critical thinkers who celebrate difference, transcend borders and strive for the betterment of humankind. The pioneer of French immersion in Canada, TFS offers an education that is unparalleled in its excellence, preparing students for today’s global world. Bilingual and coed since 1962, TFS teaches the curricula of France and Ontario through the framework established by the IB programs. We want our students to exude academic ambition, benefit from an all-round development as individuals and citizens, and view the world from an international perspective. TFS students balance rigorous science, arts and humanities programs, in a caring and nurturing environment. Students benefit from exceptional facilities, a 26-acre ravine, and a diverse, non-denominational environment. Campuses in Toronto and Mississauga. Ask about our full entrance scholarships for Grade 7 and above.
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“The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.” — Dorothy Parker
Greenwood College School At Greenwood, we believe every student can venture further. Our small, co-ed community allows students to feel positive and engaged each day, while our trailblazing approach to personalized education helps every student to realize their full potential. Greenwood’s teachers get to know their students not only as learners, but as people. With this foundation in place, our progressive approach to learning challenges students based on what they need to stretch themselves, whether that’s a personalized extension project or
support from the Student Success Centre. Outside of the classroom, Greenwood offers an array of high-calibre athletics, arts and extracurricular programs. Experiential learning opportunities, including outdoor education and service learning, encourage students to find new depths of perseverance and to build connections with the broader Toronto community. When our alumni leave Greenwood, they’re ready to thrive in highly selective postsecondary programs, and to explore what excites them.
SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 2002 GRADES: 7-12
ENROLMENT: 500 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 7:1 TUITION: $38,800
opportunities to engage with the world and find their place in it. We have more than $1.7 million in financial assistance available, and seek to provide opportunities to as many qualified applicants as possible. With expert faculty supporting students’ emotional, social and creative development, BSS provides an inclusive and caring environment. Learn more at bss.on.ca.
SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1867 GRADES: JK to Grade 12
ENROLMENT: 925 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 10:1 TUITION: $34,760 (Day School)
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For over 150 years The Bishop Strachan School (BSS) has been inspiring young women to be fearless and educating them to be leaders. Renowned for its powerful learning approach, the school’s new wing boasts state-of-the-art learning spaces designed to foster collaboration, investigation and inquiry. BSS offers innovative STEAM-focused academics, a robust athletics program and an expansive collection of co-curriculars. Students are provided with numerous
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The Bishop Strachan School
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LOOKING BACK Before you go ...Here’s a back-to-school tribute to the city’s barbershops from a bygone era
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Forest Hill Barber Shop’s owner Nick enjoys a shoe shine, circa 1965.
Leaside’s Leman’s Barbershop in the Sunnybrook Plaza shows off their slick ’50s-style dos.
A street front shearing was the only way at Wakefield’s back in 1931.
Conrad’s Barber Shop opened in 1975 as the first urban barbershop serving the GTA.
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1 POST ROAD #308 Bridle Path. Rarely available suite in prestigious bldng. Direct elevator to 2,775 sf, 2 BRs, den & 3 bths, 2-car prkg, 1-locker. French drs from dining rm & kit w/o to 2 priv. terraces o’looking ravine. 24/7 valet & concierge. Elise Kalles** Ext. 291
$8,295,000
206 BLOOR STREET WEST #1501 Museum House. Direct elevator to full floor (4,276 sf.). Sth terrace affords extraordinary vistas. Soaring coffered clngs. Superbly crafted cstm cabinetry. Master & 2nd BR access north terrace (117 sf). An enviable location. Elise Kalles** Ext. 291
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238 DOUGLAS DRIVE Prized-Rosedale neighbourhood directly across from Chorley Park. Grand princ rms. Oak hdwd floors, woodburning & gas marble fps, 4+2 BRs, 5 bths. Exquisite grdns, salt water pool. Walk to best priv & pub schools. Elise Kalles** Ext. 291 Marissa Leiderman* Ext 757
$7,888,000
1 ST THOMAS STREET, 17B Designed by world renowned architect Robert Stern of New York. Private elevator to 3,900 sf. 2 BRs + den, 3 bths. Hdwd flrs throughout, high coffered ceilings, 3 fps, upgraded kitchen. French drs open to east & west terraces. Elise Kalles** Ext. 291 Corinne Kalles* Ext. 555
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15 MILL ST, VAUGHAN, ONTARIO Estate-sized lot (195.41 x 118.28') sited on exclusive St. adjacent to Uplands Golf & Country Club. Approx.10,000 sf living space perfect for entertaining & easy fam living. 20' clngs. Wine cellar, in-law ste, gym, sauna, coach house. Elise Kalles** Ext. 291 Jordan Buchbinder* Ext. 351
61 ST CLAIR AVENUE WEST, #1908 Granite Place. 2750 s.f. PH. 3 expansive terraces afford spectacular unobstructed panoramic views. 3 BRs, 3 bths, 2 fps. Wall-to-wall & flr-to clng wdws & skylights. 3- car prkg spaces. 24/7 valet /concierge, gym & pool. Elise Kalles** Ext 291 Zack Fenwick* Ext. 535
21 GLEN EDYTH DRIVE South Hill cul-de-sac. Grand princ rms. Wide-plank oak hdwd flrs, elaborate plaster crown mldngs. Expansive wdws throughout. Convenient office accessed from kit. Mature trees. Country living in the heart of the city. Elise Kalles** Ext. 291
33 JACKES AVENUE, #304 Direct elevator to 2,812 sf northeast corner suite. 2 BRs + den, 3 baths. Wall-to-wall wndws thruout & sw/o from kit & 2nd BR to terrace. 2-car prkg, 2 lockers. Steps to David Balfour Park & public transit immediately available. Elise Kalles** Ext. 291
SOLD 625 AVENUE ROAD #1903 The Lonsdale – Prestigious Deer Park condo. Lower PH 3,563 sf (corner suite 1/2 floor). Spectacular unobstructed N, E & S views. Grand principal rms. Family rm. Separate entrance to self-contained guest suite. Great location. Elise Kalles** Ext. 291 Jeffrey Joseph** Ext. 519
77 CHARLES STREET WEST, #701 Urban chic. 1,569 sf. 2 BRs, 2 bths. Oak hdwd floors, Calacatta & crèma marfil marbles, Kofler fixtures. 2 balconies offer N, E & W views. Viking ss appls. Perfect loc. Walk to public transit, shops, restaurants, galleries. Elise Kalles** Ext. 291
38 AVENUE ROAD #310 Private elevator to elegantly appointed 1,660 s.f. Flr-toclng wdws throughout. Cozy den. Master suite enjoys sitting area w/sliding doors to W terrace. 4 full closets, w/i dressing rm & 5-piece ens. 24 hr. concierge/ valet. Elise Kalles** Ext. 291
619 AVENUE ROAD #201 Prestigious Forest Hill condo, 1,488 sf. corner ste. 2 BRs, 2 4-pc baths, Oak parquet hdwd flrs throughout. Wallto-wall & clng wdws. 24/7 conc & valet, guest parking, car wash, outdoor pool. Public transit at your doorstep. Elise Kalles** Ext. 291 Jeffrey Joseph** Ext. 519
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