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Toronto needs more like Haviah Mighty On the heels of her new album and and appearance at the Grey Cup, one of the city’s most influential artists took her good fortune and paid it forward helping young Black entrepreneurs byJennifer Schembri

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1984 The year Keanu Reeves had his professional acting debut on stage in a Toronto production of Wolfboy directed by Brad Fraser.

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The number of high schools Reeves attended in Toronto, including De La Salle and North Toronto Collegiate Institute.

L-R: Haviah Mighty founded a grant program for Black entrepreneurs following her winning the Prism Prize; the album cover for ‘Stock Exchange’, Mighty's new album

I was inspired by wanting to always give back but never having the means to do that. Over the years, I was making music but not really making any money off of it, and now, I’ve reached a point where I’m blessed enough to be a full-time musician and continuing to grow in chaotic, difficult times where restrictions have made it more difficult for musicians. I’ve still been very lucky to have the opportunity to keep growing my craft and keep growing my business.

What are you hoping the grants will accomplish?

Winning the Prism Prize earlier this year was kind of the turning point for me. Part of that prize was $10,000. It was unexpected capital and a big amount, and I thought, “Why don’t we just take this money and divide it and use

spired out of me putting these songs out from month to month. Initially, I didn’t want to put out an album. I just wanted to put songs out because it was hard for me to conceptualize an album in such unprecedented times. The idea was to put out these songs, and the way the songs were being received each month was what inspired the title of Stock Exchange and was what inspired [me for] them to come out as a collective.

1888 The year Keanu Reeves’s childhood Hazelton Lane home was built in Yorkville.

What has the reception been like?

We’ve received so many submissions, and the reception has been really good. I’m nervous to have to go through them all and not be able to give everybody something. It’s a bit overwhelming, actually, but it’s also exciting.

It means that the word is getting out and that, hopefully, people are getting that encouragement. I’m hoping that even for the people that don’t get any monetary compensation through this giveaway, that there are ways that we can still provide encouragement.

Sometimes, it’s not just money that can provide that. Just having more people follow you or are aware of you can serve as encouragement, so I’m still thinking of ways to award people who may not be the winners. We’ve had almost 100 people reach out, so I’m super excited.

I understand the pandemic played a big role in making your new album.

Stock Exchange is my latest entrepreneurial installment, and it focuses on the concept of the entrepreneur trying to navigate in this time of digital perception only, and so it was in-

You’re a role model for many. Can you speak to what that’s like?

I recognize that there’s a responsibility in what I do, and being a role model is important because people look up to you and they may follow what you do or listen to what you say or take what you say as something that they can carry with them. So, from that perspective, I feel that it’s important to be aware of how people perceive me because they’re getting that impact from me.… I’m happy because I wrote these songs with the intention to have an impact on other people so that in itself is what a role model is.

194 Reeves’s’ listed weight as a six-foot-one elite hockey goaltending prospect with De La Salle college in 1981.

What do you have in store this year?

I have the tour with the Arkells in the month of February, which I’m really excited about. It will be good to get back onstage. That’s something that I’ve dabbled in, but I’ve never done a “tour, tour”: being on the road and not being able to go home for over a month. This will kind of feel like that but not for so long, so it will be nice to get my feet wet in that way.

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What gave rise to your idea of supporting Black-owned businesses?

it toward this idea that I had been thinking about.” And what’s behind the initiative is just wanting to give back. As a Black entrepreneur that’s young and literally never fathomed being in this position, it’s trying to find ways to transfer that excitement and encouragement that I’ve received that’s allowed me to believe in myself enough to do this to other people.

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Two years after breaking boundaries and winning the Polaris Prize for her breakthrough album Thirteenth Floor, Toronto native Haviah Mighty is back with the highly anticipated follow-up Stock Exchange, a collective of singles she’s been steadily releasing over the last year. And as a way to give back for all her success, Mighty recently launched a BlackOwned Business Giveaway, with plans to donate $10,000 to help entrepreneurs get the financial injection they need to help them grow. We caught up with Mighty — fresh off her electric performance at the Grey Cup — to learn more.

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Last month NDP MPP Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale) tabled a bill to enshrine Mount Pleasant Cemeteries as a public trust, the latest chapter in a saga to decide who actually controls a group of GTA cemeteries.

The Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries (MPGC) owns and controls 10 cemeteries in the GTA, covering 1,222 acres of land, including Mount Pleasant Cemetery. It was created by a special act of the legislature of Upper Canada in the 1800s. It has been involved in a legal fight since 2013 with citizens group Friends of Toronto Public Cemeteries (FTPC) and city councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, acting as a private citizen. They contend that MPGC should be considered a public trust and the group’s board members should be publicly elected according to an 1849 statute. In December 2018, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that MPGC was a charitable trust and thus subject to public financial scrutiny and that none of MPGC’s directors had been appointed according to the 1849 rules.

MPGC appealed the ruling on the grounds that an 1871 act that incorporated MPGC negated the election provisions in the 1849 act and that MPGC was not a charitable trust due to not serving a charitable purpose.

In May 2020, a court of appeal panel overturned the lower court’s decision but noted that since

MPGC is a trust created by the province it could be re-legislated if the province saw fit.

Bell held a press conference on the day she tabled the bill, alongside Wong-Tam and Pamela Taylor, co-chair of the Council for Consumer Industry Fairness in Bereavement.

“The courts have confirmed that the province has the power to ensure Mount Pleasant Cemeteries remain in public hands,” said Bell. "The Ford government should enact its

“This issue demands that we ask critical questions about our public space.” power and restore this valuable public asset to the citizens.”

Wong-Tam, who along with FTPC pursued an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada after the provincial court’s initial ruling was overturned, expressed gratitude to Bell for bringing the bill forward.

“This issue demands that we ask critical questions about our public space and whether we believe that a charitable, publicly funded cemetery trust should be able to unilaterally declare itself to be a private enterprise,” said Wong-Tam.

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A proposed 37-storey building would transform the Bloor and Spadina intersection

37-storey tower proposed for Bloor Community left out of consultation?

A large new development has been proposed for the corner of Bloor Street West and Spadina Avenue that includes a 37-storey mixed-use tower.

Last November, developer First Capital REIT submitted a zoning bylaw amendment, which would see the existing buildings on the site demolished to make way for a 37-storey tower above Bloor-Spadina station.

The rectangular site would be designed by BDP Quadrangle and includes three specific lots — 320, 328, and 332 Bloor St. W. The anticipated demolition would include the Scotiabank presently located on the northeast corner; multiple restaurants/retail spaces, including Pizza Pizza, Fresh, Second Cup, Noah's and Wine

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According to the planning rationale submitted to the City of Toronto by the developer, the tower’s setback from the road will create an “increased pedestrian realm.”

The rezoning application stipulates that the non-residential floor area will amass to 627.9 square metres, and the residential floor area will include a total of 31,231.27 square metres.

If the development proposal is approved by city planners, the overall building height will be 114.92 metres, including the mechanical penthouse.

Of the 366 residential units included in the proposal, 221 are one bedroom, 107 are two bedroom and 38 are three-

bedroom suites.

Chair of the Bloor Annex BIA Brian Burchell said the development company only consulted with the local BIA. “We have not had the benefit of any consultation with the developer in advance of them submitting their application,” he said. “This is regrettable, as we are left reading tea leaves.”

Burchell said that the neighborhood would prefer a design that incorporated the amenities that existing retail, restaurant and services provide.

“If the point of putting up a large residential tower at Bloor and Spadina is so people can live in 'the heart of things,' why take out elements which make the community so livable?,” said Burchell.

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The development will require both an official plan and a zoning bylaw amendment.

Robinson said that the properties are also subject to the new Laird in Focus Secondary Plan.

She said Laird in Focus anticipates maximum heights of 12 to 16 storeys for the site.

“Despite the clear policies in place, all but one of the proposed towers in this application exceed the maximum permitted height, ranging from 16 to 28 storeys,” said Robinson. “It's frustrating to see developers continue to disregard new municipal planning policies. This approach is not conducive to good planning and does not respect the efforts of city staff or the community members.”

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A proposed development in Leaside will transform the site currently home to the Hyde Park Plaza, at the southeast corner of Eglinton Avenue East and Brentcliffe Road. The new plan includes four condominium towers of 16 to 28 storeys, two new public roads and two new privately owned, publicly accessible open spaces (POPS).

The site, which is on the route of the Crosstown Eglinton LRT, housed a longtime Staples store, as well as a piano store and other retail amenities.

“While this application was only submitted a few weeks ago and is at the early stages of the city's planning process, I am very concerned by the proposed tower heights,” said local city councillor Jaye Robinson.

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City is finally stepping up to help small businesses Now, local residents need to do their part to ensure the survival of main street retailers Main street retailers are vital to the city and have been severely impacted over the past two years.

As part of a recovery effort, Toronto City Council has approved a 15 per cent commercial tax cut for small businesses that have an assessed commercial tax rate of $7 million or less.

This is a welcome relief to many small business owners who will most likely be struggling with cash flow and worrying about the pending increase to interest rates that will increase the cost of managing the debt that was accumulated to make it through months of closures.

However, it will take more than government tax policy and forgivable loans to help small businesses. It will be up to members of the community to make sure that local retailers survive and return. It is up to each and every one of us to make a concerted effort to buy local and return to our local shops.

Although ordering from

The city is offering main street retailers a 15 per cent tax cut

Amazon may have been a necessity during the pandemic, it is now becoming a significant threat to small business. Consider that during the pandemic small retailers were closed for many months to stop the spread of the pandemic, whereas Amazon distribution centres only had to close for 10 days after repeated COVID outbreaks amongst

employees.

Even though pandemic restrictions are easing and shops are open to the public, Amazon continues to negatively impact small business.

Although everyone notionally supports the idea of buying locally, the reality is that many of us prefer the ease of shopping through scrolling and clicking instead of by

strolling down the street.

Although some shops have tried to develop an online presence, it is just not possible to compete with Amazon ads. Also, small shops are not in a position to offer free shipping, so the best way to shop locally is to go to the store.

Buying locally is not just important for main street business, it is also important for the environment. In 2019, the amount of CO2 emitted by Amazon was the equivalent of 13 coal-burning power plants running for a year. Although the Seattle-based company made pledges to reduce its carbon footprint, its CO2 emissions rose another 19 per cent in 2020. The company can make pledges to reduce its carbon footprint in warehouses, but the reality of its distribution is that it relies on planes, trucks and automobiles to move goods from its warehouses to the consumer, using vast amounts of non-renewable resources in the process.

For example, Amazon currently has 73 planes and has purchased 11 more for next year to keep up with demand for shipping goods. The Amazon fleet is more than Porter and Sunwing combined.

Our local shops and restaurants are so important for our communities. The next time you are thinking about scrolling and clicking, take a stroll instead.

Walk to the shops to see what they have in-store. This season will be hard because supply chains have been disrupted everywhere, and so it is all the more reason why we need to continue to support the shops that keep our communities vibrant.

KAREN STINTZ

Karen Stintz is a former city councillor, elected in 2003, and was a chair of the TTC. She lives in Ward 8.

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With John Tory, there are many good qualities but also flaws

Who should be our next mayor? big issues. He has difficulty providing leadership on them, and his record is lamentable.

You may remember 2016 when, without warning, he convinced the Toronto Police Services Board to have police officers continue to card young people, particularly Black youth, after a decision had been made to abandon the practice. The outcry was so significant that Kathleen Wynne’s provincial government intervened and stopped the practice throughout Ontario.

When he first ran for mayor against David Miller in 2003, he accepted an endorsement by the Toronto Police Association. That endorsement sank his campaign.

When he ran as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario against Kathleen Wynne in 2007, he said, if elected, his government would fund faithbased schools.

That announcement was considered the reason for his personal defeat.

In 1993, as chair of the federal Conservative Party campaign, Tory defended the decision to run television advertisements mocking Jean Chretien’s facial paralysis. Chretien responded, "God gave me a physical defect, and I have accepted that since [I was] a kid." Conservative party leader Kim Campbell immediately apologized and withdrew the ads but the damage was done, and the party elected only two MPs in all of Canada.

In the 1990s, he was involved in the negative billing fiasco at Rogers, when the company said it

would bill customers unless they responded that they did not wish to be billed for a particular service. After an outcry, Rogers abandoned that approach.

With these mistakes, one can see why John Tory shies away from making strong statements which would put him in a position of leadership on important issues: he is very worried he might get it wrong.

But a person cannot be judged simply on mistakes and missed opportunities, and as noted Tory has other positive attributes.

However, what Toronto needs at the moment is strong leadership. The provincial government of Premier Doug Ford seems to have little interest in providing the city with the tools it needs to provide effective local government, and that’s something the next Toronto mayor needs to address in a powerful manner. There’s a strong constituency that longs for such a mayor for the city.

Which is why we need to focus on the next mayor of Toronto who has those skills. That person, whether or not it is John Tory, must provide us with the leadership that we need.

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The next mayor of Toronto?

That’s a key question as we embark on a new year with a municipal election just over 10 months away.

Prospective candidates should be getting their ducks in a row to wage a successful campaign.

Except it is difficult to see any prospective candidates out there.

No city councillor seems prepared to make the leap. The most likely ones — Josh Matlow or Mike Layton, for instance — are all based in the central city, making it difficult for them to secure the much-needed suburban votes.

Nor do any outsiders seem ready to throw their hats in the ring.

Perhaps the next mayor of Toronto will be the same as the current mayor — John Tory. At the time of publication of Post City, he has carefully not excluded that possibility in his forays into his future, and some will undoubtedly encourage him to continue on.

John Tory does offer some advantages as mayor. He’s very approachable and hard-working.

He shows up at many events and says the right things even if sometimes in a bland tone. He has created a much-needed sense of civility at City Hall, turning down the confrontational heat.

He is friendly and tries to find common ground on issues. He has a strong sense of integrity. He manages to straddle the inner city/outer suburb cultural divide, which is no mean feat.

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An iconic Toronto deli lives on at a local gourmet food shop Plus an anime-inspired chicken wing spot, a beloved Seaton village institution closes and more by Megan Gallant

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Recipes from Yitz’s deli are now available at Summerhill Market

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In 1972, Yitz’s Delicatessen opened at the corner of 346 Eglinton Ave. W., and for almost 50 years it was a staple in the community. When owner Barry Silver chose to retire, closing the deli for good in December of 2019, his dream was to see the Yitz’s legacy of authentic Jewish foods live on. Now, in honour of the late Silver’s wishes, Summerhill Market has purchased the recipes to ensure the Yitz’s favourites, from beef brisket to potato latkes to matzo ball soup, are always available to the neighbourhood.

Can you think of a better name for a place that serves 150 unique flavours of chicken wings? Located at 557 Eglinton Ave. W., Crave Wings will be serving up the hand-breaded favourites in a joint decorated by animeinspired murals. The more inventive flavours on the menu include lemon pepper, peppercorn ranch and spicy plum. They offer other comfort foods like quesadillas, build-your-own fries, burgers and crispy bites. Although no grand opening date has been set yet, Crave Wings is already available for order online.

Smythe was created by two best friends who were on a mission to perfect a fitted woman’s blazer. After 15 years in business, the brand has expanded to include all kinds of contemporary business casual wear and is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar location at 1116 Yonge St. in Rosedale. The shop will include the fur collars, skirts and classic tuxedo blazers found in Smythe’s fall collection. Stay tuned for an opening date!

A beloved Seaton village shop is closing after 40 years in business. When Marlene Krybus and her late husband Manny opened Marlene’s Just Babies in 1975, it was primarily a furniture store, but it quickly evolved into a baby specialty shop. Although there has been no final closing date announced, the store, located at 637 Dupont St., will be shutting its doors for good in the spring of 2022 after a closing sale.

Yorkdale Shopping Centre is now home to luxury brand Alexander McQueen’s first Canadian storefront.

Though the UK-based brand has locations across the globe, until now the designs were only available in a few upscale department stores in Canada. Now, McQueen’s lineups of clothing, footwear, bags and accessories are displayed by the store's headless mannequins that dangle from the ceiling.

Madras Kaapi Coffee House has just brought a touch of south India to Little Italy. After five years of operating online, Madras Kaapi opened a location at 870 College St. in December. The strong filter coffee, which has a nutty chicory flavour, can be enjoyed in a colourful seating area where the coffee house also hosts their own classes to teach those interested how to prepare this traditional coffee.

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A 28-year-old male victim of Toronto is dead and a 30-year-old male suspect of Toronto has been arrested and charged after police discovered a body in an apartment in the area of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue. On Dec. 9, at 2:04 p.m., police attended to a complaint of a suspicious incident in an apartment unit at 88 Redpath Ave. Officers were met at the door of the unit by a male who refused them entry. Officers gained entry to the apartment and located a deceased person inside. After an autopsy was conducted on Dec. 10, the death was deemed a homicide. The 30year-old male suspect has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

an arrest as part of an aggravated assault investigation following an incident at the Bloor-Yonge subway station. On Nov. 26, 2021, a 36year-old male victim was carrying a large box on the subway platform when he accidently made contact with another male. An argument ensued and the 36year-old victim was pushed and fell on the subway tracks as a train approached. The victim was struck and dragged by the train and was treated in hospital for his injuries. The male suspect ran out of the subway station. On Dec. 1, a 26-year-old male suspect of Toronto turned himself in to police. He has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.

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Toronto Police Service has released a video of a person identified as a suspect in the deaths of Barry and Honey Sherman. The two billionaires and philanthropists were found dead in their North York home in December of 2017. The cause of death was determined to be ligature neck compression, and the TPS Homicide Unit took charge of the investigation. The video, recorded by a home security camera, was released by police on Dec. 14, 2021. It shows a man walking down the street in the evening hours of Dec. 13, 2017, the night of the murders. Police say numerous attempts at identifying the person in the video, including obtaining judicial authorization to collect data from nearby cellphone towers, have not resulted in the positive identification of the person in the video.

"We have remained steadfast in our commitment to bring closure to the Sherman family, their friends, loved ones and the community," said Det. Sgt. Brandon Price, lead investigator from Homicide.

"Through our investigation, we have determined that this individual’s purpose in the neighbourhood is unexplained. The timing of his appearance is in line with when we believe the murders took place. Based on this evidence, we are classifying this individual as a suspect. It is our hope that someone will come forward with a name when they recognize the individual’s walk, the way in which they kick up their right foot with every step, knowing that the person was or is connected to the Sherman family or the area on that day, at that time."

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Muskoka, that will guide groups of hopeful mountaineers through this thrilling sport. Outings usually last six to eight hours and include exploring a few local ice formations, meals, drinks and, most importantly, equipment.

Some say that the best ice climbing is on the rock faces and ice falls of northern Ontario, but others say that Bracebridge’s granite cliffs and the 60-foot ice climbing routes of the Elora Gorge cannot be topped. This winter, try them all and you can decide.

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Elora, Muskoka and Bracebridge offer great opportunites for ice climbing

Caving, surfing and climbing in Ontario Winter sports for fun New Year’s resolutions As we learned last year, Ontario is home to some fantastic winter activities. If you didn’t get around to it last year, maybe 2022 is the year you strap on snowshoes, check out some winter festivals, skate at Nathan Phillips Square or spend a night ice fishing.

However, if you’ve “been there, done that” and are in search of something new, have no fear: Ontario has winter-focused fun that you likely haven’t tried yet.

This year, try something different and take advantage of the unique outdoor activities our province has to offer.

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If you cringed the moment you read winter surfing,” you are not alone. This sport is not for the faint of heart. According to a team of diehard “breakers,” winter is prime time to surf the Great Lakes, with 30 km/h winds generating a lot of great swells, especially around the Beach, Lake Huron and even Fort Erie. Throughout the winter, catch up to two dozen surfers in the water waiting for the next big swell.

It is not uncommon for surfers to encounter snow, sleet or freezing rain while paddling on their boards, but the extreme weather brings the best Great Lakes surfing conditions. As with surfing in general, there can be a lot of waiting, but the waiting is worth it for the thrill

of the right wave.

The key to winter surfing is wearing the right gear: wetsuits are the most important piece of equipment. From November to April, surf experts demand a thick neoprene suit (5/4 mm or 6/5 mm) paired with boots and mitts (5 to 7 mm each). A foamfriendly board is recommended for lake surfing, although the professionals at Surf The Greats surf shop suggest a variety of boards that will weather the many conditions. Surfers have social feeds focused on the best way to dry out cold, wet boots; the most efficient ways to read the wind; and how to forecast the waves.

The Great Lakes surfing community is passionate and resolute about their sport, and they’re waiting to welcome you in.

Ice climbing

Made popular in western Canada, ice climbing has become a hit here in Ontario too. Only in winter do massive cliffs and ledges within the Canadian shield create 100-foot natural ice towers and gigantic frozen waterfalls.

These stunning formations are just waiting to be scaled by those in search of true adventure.

Regardless of skill level, there are many climbing companies, such as One Axe Pursuits in Elora or Liv Outside in

The Scenic Caves in Blue Mountain are famous for sculptured cliffs, overhanging rock formations, distinctive chambers, tight passageways and unique natural crevasses.

Exploring these spaces while frosted with snow and ice makes for an even more spectacular outdoor adventure.

This unique part of the Niagara Escarpment is situated on 370 acres within one of Canada’s 18 UNESCO biosphere reserves. Here you will find reliable snow conditions and regular temperatures all season long. Caving equipment can be rented, and an experienced guide will take you safely through captivating twists and turns.

With so many other outdoor activities at the Scenic Caves, caving will only be a part of your winter journey. Wander through 27 kilometres of hiking trail or take in sweeping views from the 420-foot suspension bridge.

Connect with over 200 species of wildlife as you snowshoe through 12 kilometres of forest or join in a family scavenger hunt. This winter wonderland is perfect for families, couples and, of course, an awe-inspiring solo adventure.

In addition to classics like cross-country skiing and hiking, winter in Ontario offers so many exciting and adrenaline pumping ways to enjoy the season. This year, challenge yourself to try something new and explore the province like never before.

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No, wild animals do not make good pets Let Tiger King be a lesson to us all Most of us believe wild animals, such as tigers and wolves, shouldn’t be kept in basements or backyards as pets — even if we haven’t seen Tiger King! Fortunately, most municipalities have bylaws to prevent this.

Those laws don’t extend to all wildlife, though. People can still own “exotic” wild animals, including all shapes and sizes of reptiles and amphibians — lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoises, frogs, salamanders. Animals deprived of their natural habitat are no longer “wild,” though; they’re artifacts. In Ontario, for example, six out of seven native turtle populations are already at risk.

Some Canadian provinces, such as Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan, have exotic animal laws and regulations, but in many, the responsibility for regulation lies primarily with municipalities.

More than 200 municipalities in Canada have prohibited-animal lists. Most are mammal centric and feature relatively few birds, even fewer reptiles and amphibians and, only rarely, any fish or invertebrates. The vast majority of non-mammal species are underregulated or unregulated.

Life isn’t fun for animals confined or alone in small cages in someone’s home, imprisoned for human enjoyment. But what most pet owners don’t realize is that the exotic pet trade also has significant ecological impacts.

A serious environmental

problem is created when exotic pets are released or dumped into natural environments by people who never realized how big they’d grow, how long they’d live or how expensive they’d be to keep. Some take the time to look up adoption facilities, but there are few for exotic animals. Many naively think that releasing their pet into the wild is a humane option.

Ontario conservation biologist Marc Dupuis-Desormeaux says, of 1,000 turtles he’s trapped for study — often working with the Toronto and Regional Conservation Authority — five to six per cent were non-native redeared sliders released by pet owners (or were descendants of discarded pets). Red-eared sliders are more frequently found in urban centres (where people are also more often found).

Released non-native species such as red-eared sliders can compete with native turtle species for prime habitat, like basking sites, and have the potential to modify natural environments.

Released goldfish and koi have also wreaked ecological havoc in waterways. The pervasiveness of invasive species, including those from the pet trade, is one of the drivers of wildlife decline in Canada.

Collecting animals from the wild for commercial use, including for sale as food or pets, is also a factor in depletion of wildlife populations, most of

which are already facing a variety of threats to their numbers and habitats. Legal and illegal collection from the wild for the pet trade is a pressure few species can tolerate. Further, many wild creatures die during capture or while being transported for sale as pets.

Exotic wild animals can also be disease vectors. Wildlife in Canada is already stressed by multiple infectious diseases transmitted by invasive species, such as the ranavirus and the fungus-borne chytridiomycosis, which is affecting amphibian populations globally. With increased numbers of exotic pet animals, both wildcaught and captive-bred, come increased chances of their being released into the wild and new diseases being transferred to native wildlife species, as well as to humans (particularly if there is physical contact). The risk of new epidemics or pandemics of animal origin is also increased — a Pandora’s box we all surely want to keep the lid on.

Exotic pets have become normalized — as have exotic petting zoos and birthday party appearances — but they don’t make sense. Turtles, snakes, lizards, amphibians and other wild animals are amazing creatures worthy of our admiration and wonder, but they should not be taken from their homes for our entertainment, to keep us company or as status symbols.

These creatures have evolved physical and behavioural attributes over thousands or millions of years that allow them to survive in specific habitats and conditions that can’t be replicated in a glass or plastic container in someone’s home. And they are essential components to the functioning of natural ecosystems. If they are removed, the environment is diminished.

If you have patience and, ideally, a pair of rubber boots, you can fairly easily spot and appreciate many snakes, turtles and frogs even in our cities and towns — in the local meadows, ponds, rivers, fields, forests, lakes and streams, where they belong.

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Meet the breakout star of new comedy series Acapulco Eliana Jones on her big break as Becca in the Apple TV feel-good show

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Although Eliana Jones didn’t appear on screen until she was 12 years old, she had been a performer her entire life. Before landing roles in Hemlock Grove, Heartland and, most recently, Apple TV’s Acapulco, Jones was convinced she was going to be an Olympic gymnast.

But, when a back injury left her with bruised tissue around her spinal cord, Jones had to find a new hobby.

Jones’s mother took her to a commercial acting class at age 10 shortly after she quit gymnastics.

“Ever since I was little, I’ve been putting on shows for my family,” says Jones, recalling that she would sit her family down to watch her perform the soundtrack to The Lizzie McGuire Movie.

Although she missed the sport of her youth, it didn’t take Jones long to become devoted to her new hobby.

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feeling of being a part of something with acting, I was lost in it and never looked back.”

After appearing onscreen in a KFC commercial, Jones’s first major role was in the actionthriller Nikita. Even though she was originally booked for a single line in a single episode, she recalls

being in awe as she sat on the set of the show for 12 hours that day.

After being called back for a few more episodes, 12-year-old Jones was hooked.

“I really enjoyed performing, and creating a story was something that I really liked about acting,” she says. “You

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create an entirely different character that people will be able to relate to in their actual everyday lives. And I think that’s really special.”

After this first role, she attended high school at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts.

Although she was enrolled in the drama program, she admits that she didn’t take her courses very seriously since she was also spending most days filming on sets after class.

After all, at this point, she had a main role in the 2013 film Step Dogs and several television appearances, including recurring roles in Hemlock Grove and Lost Girl.

Although Jones has landed plenty of roles, she’s careful not to take her talent for granted, joking that she’s been to every acting coach in the GTA. “You can never get enough practice.”

Jones currently stars in Apple

TV’s rag-to-riches show Acapulco, a prequel to the hit film How to be a Latin Lover. She plays Becca, a character who has a “whirlwind romance” with the male lead Maximo.

Getting to film Acapulco in Mexico, shortly after filming the

“I don’t think 12-year-old me would ever believe me.” upcoming Lamborghini movie in Rome, was a dream come true for Jones, who didn’t see her life playing out this way.

“It was unbelievable,” she says.

“I woke up every morning and I’d think, ‘I’m in Rome filming a Lamborghini movie.’ I don’t think 12-year-old me would ever believe me.”

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I’d like to believe it was 20 years in the making. I vaguely remember slow dancing with someone during the Grade 4 dance. I am certain it was Thao — Thao is not as certain. When we were in our “crushing” stage, a month before our first date, we went to the CNE with friends, whom we quickly “lost” and were therefore “forced” into an impromptu “date.” At one point, we approached that giant swing ride, where you’re essentially being twirled 60 feet above the ground, and your fate is being suspended by not-so-regulation chains. We were both scared, but we both just said, “Let’s do it!” It was the best time.

The proposal

TallBoyz’s Franco Nguyen on falling in love with his elementary school crush When TallBoyz premiered on CBC in 2019, it was hailed as the fresh and modern comedy that Canada needed. It didn’t hurt that the sketch comedy show, created

by Guled Abdi, Vance Banzo, Franco Nguyen and Tim Blair, was being directed by Kids in the Hall alum Bruce McCulloch. Ahead of the premiere of the show’s third season on Jan. 25, we asked Franco Nguyen to share the details of how he and his partner, Thao Vu, grew from kindergarten friends to soulmates for life.

How they met

We kind of met when we were five.

She was in Mrs. Cameron’s class and I was in Mr. Decker’s class. It was like kindergarten’s Montagues and Capulets. But we actually met in Grade 1 when we were both in Mrs. Bobier’s class.

The first date

We started at Starbucks and then got some road beers. Then we drank and strolled through memory lane… er … Parkdale. We walked the neighborhood, walked past the old convenience store called Theresa’s and then snuck

into our old elementary school. We played in the old gymnasium/auditorium.

We talked about our old gym teacher, the game “doctor doctor” and singing “Nuoc Viet Cua Em” during a school concert. We looked at the tiny kindergarten courtyard and remembered how big it used to feel.

“It was nice to just kick it under the moonlight in our elementary school courtyard” We ended up outside on the playground. In fourth grade there was this big concrete cube that was impossible to climb up. But as adults you could get on it with one small bounce. We both got on top and cracked open another couple of road beers. We reminisced and chatted about how surreal it was to hang out with each other after all these years, how our parents used to go to ESL class together. It was

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The honeymoon

We are not married. But you don’t need to be married to go on a honeymoon! We’ve taken several trips together. The last one was in March of 2020. And it was the last one! We went with our baby Felix, but it was unfortunately cut short due to, you know, that global pandemic-thingy.

The kids

We have one boy, Felix, and we’re expecting another one in April.

Balancing careers and marriage

We try to make sure only one of those things is falling apart at a time.

The secret to success

You have to like each other, have fun with each other and make fun of each other. Love each other at your best, and love each other at your worst. Just because you’ve seen each other without clothes doesn’t mean you’ve seen each other naked. So look at each other naked.

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Once we started dating, we just spent all our time together. It was tax season 2019, and we were sitting down and sorting our receipts. Thao was helping me, and by that I mean she was doing all the taxes while I was trying my best to not have a complete meltdown. As she was filling out my tax forms, she looked in my eyes and said, “Should we put ourselves under common law”?

And that’s when I asked the big question… “Can you just do it? It [the tax] is really stressing me out.”

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There are No Right Answers, Just Trade-Offs When it comes to caring for aging loved ones, for most, there are a myriad of very stressful discussions and decisions that seem to involve a trade-off between safety and quality of life. Typically, the children or spouse falls on the safety side, while the loved one with the health issues, falls on the quality of life side.

One of the key sources of the stress these decisions generate is the idea that there is a “right” answer, if we can only find it. In the vast majority of situations, however, there is no “right” answer, just the trade-offs different options present. Reframing these decisions as trade-offs, and recognizing that different people will credibly see things differently, is key to prioritizing and moving forward.

Almost all the families I work with are trying to figure out how to help their aging parents deal with similar decisions:

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Ontario; or stay at home bored, far less social and afraid to go out on the icy sidewalks?

• Should we move to a condo or retirement facility; or stay in the home and outfit it to meet the needs of aging?

• Should we get professional caregivers or try to have family provide what is needed?

• Should the caregivers visit for a few hours each day or do we get live-in care?

• Should we use a firm to help manage the caregivers and the requirements of being an employer; or likely pay less and hire privately and manage the care team ourselves?

• How hard do I push my parent to eat and drink what they should versus what they want?

Discussing these issues within a family can be tough, but needs to be done. It may be helpful to consider the following before promoting your point of view too adamantly:

1. If you need to be persistent because the risks or concerns are very real and very serious, focus on: i) reducing the risk of falls; ii) curbing behaviours that put more than just your loved one at risk; iii) paying attention to medication adherence; and iv) making decisions now for things that will be needed once your loved one may not be able to make the decision themselves.

Everyone benefits from getting their “legal” house in order sooner than later, but keep in mind that it often takes many months to organize - so be patient.

2. People rarely change because you ask them or tell them to especially those who have already accomplished so much in life doing it “their way”. These individuals typically need to get there themselves - accelerated by some well meaning pressure or, unfortunately, a dangerous event. They rarely make changes until they’re ready.

For many, as they age, quality of life, dignity and independence outweigh playing it safe. If you’re 70 or 80 or 90, especially given

how Covid-19 has affected everyone’s quality of life, what do you think you would prioritize? If there is one thing that Covid-19 has revealed to me, it is that everyone, every family, every generation, has a different perspective on the level of risk they are prepared to take with their health. We may not agree with them, but we must find a way to respect their choices.

Families are made out of well meaning people, doing the best they can to make tough decisions. So next time you find yourself arguing with your parent or sibling about making “the right decision”, remember to focus on the trade-offs not the right answer, and prioritize the things they value most.

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Toronto’s Queen Priyanka ready for her close-up by Jennifer Schembri You would think that being crowned Canada’s first Drag Superstar after a 10week cutthroat competition would be the moment Priyanka knew she had made it.

In 2020, the inaugural season of Canada’s Drag Race aired and quickly became the most-watched series on Crave and the best performing original series in the platform’s history.

Not only was she the first person of Indian descent to win in the franchise’s global history, Whitby-born, Torontobased Priyanka (the drag persona of Mark “Suki” Suknanan) has gone on to smash doors and break barriers all while doing what she loves — entertaining.

In just the last year, the former YTV host has appeared on magazine covers, served as a brand ambassador, hosted a weekly podcast and completely immersed her stilettos in the music industry (she’s racked up over two million streams on Spotify alone).

But it wasn’t until she took the stage at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards (CCMAs) just a few weeks ago and opened the show singing three iconic words: “Let’s go Girls” that country music and Priyanka have never been the same again.

“This was the moment everyone realized I was famous,” she says. “I told myself, I don’t want to be nervous in this performance. I want Shania Twain to see this performance and be, like, ‘Damn, she did the damn thing.’”

And did the damn thing she did. Not only was it the first time Priyanka had

ever sung live, but she made history yet again, co-hosting the awards ceremony alongside singer Lindsay Ell. Oh, and there was also that congratulatory tweet from the Canadian country icon herself.

“I was in shock!” Priyanka says. “I tweeted back, ‘This performance is my love letter to you. Before any of us come out of the closet, we’re screaming, “Man! I Feel like a Woman!” at queer bars all over the world.’”

During the show, Priyanka performed an original song, “Country Queen,” a departure from the pop-infused ditties featured on her debut EP, Taste Test, released earlier this year. An EP that just so happened to reach number five on the iTunes chart.

“It was one of the highlights of the night,” she recalls. “It was shocking for the audience and the world because I got to bring drag elements to the CCMAs and show that Priyanka is not only a great musician but also a great entertainer.”

The transition from children’s television host to drag queen extraordinaire might seem like a stretch for some, but for Priyanka, it was a natural evolution.

When a drag queen by the name of Ecstasy Love performed at her 26th birthday in 2017 and suggested she try drag, something clicked.

“It was really a godmother moment. I was feeling unfulfilled at work and wanted to be doing something more creative as an artist, so I thought, ‘Let me just try it.’ I auditioned for [drag bar] Crews & Tangos,

and that’s how it all began.”

Children’s host by day, drag queen by night, Priyanka continued to work both jobs simultaneously for the next three years.

“YTV was on eggshells because it was scary for them to have a host who is the face of the brand appearing at bars, dressed up as a woman performing to songs with swearing and about sex,” she says. “I remember having many stern conversations with my executive producer, Daniel, who is also a queer guy, and I just said, ‘Listen, there’s no reason why I can’t be a drag queen and a kids TV host. It’s 2017, like, get over it.’”

It was only when she learned she would be a contestant on Canada’s Drag Race, that she left YTV and said goodbye to the children who had been watching SpongeBob SquarePants with her over the last six years.

“It was so wild being the face of a national network. I was in the closet at the time, and I just cherish kids and I want to encourage them to not hide who they are because I had to do that growing up,” she says. “It’s nice to be a mentor and guide people and let people be unapologetic.”

With all of her musical success, Priyanka is hoping to release a full-length album that will incorporate country elements — live instruments and storytelling.

“I am such a mashup of things: I’m a brown person, I’m queer, I’m a drag queen and an ex–kids’ TV host. I want that to speak in my music, too, and include elements of all of the different genres.”

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One of the walls on display behind actor Andrew Phung, sitting in his home office deep in the heart of East York, is dedicated to sneakers, hundreds of sneakers. The other, wrestling belts. And it’s the latter that gives an indication of the direction of Phung’s new show Run The Burbs, premiering on CBC-TV this month. It is over-thetop in the best possible way.

Phung will be well known to fans of the hit comedy Kim’s Convenience, on which he played best buddy Kimchee. A role that earned him four Canadian Screen Awards (2017, 2018, 2020 and 2021).

On the new show, Phung portrays, well, Andrew, a stay-at-home dad, who is married to Camille and lives in the suburbs with their kids.

“Andrew embraces that stay-at-home dad role,” Phung says. “And they are an inseparable couple. They found each other at such a young age. They're best friends, they make each other laugh, but they've had to grow up together.”

In the first two episodes alone, there are both serious and silly subjects, including a speed limit drag race, sleepaway camp parenting anxiety and getting hip-hop icon and neighbour Kardinal Offishall to play a community backyard BBQ. Phung and family embrace suburban life with gusto.

Like Kim’s Convenience, the show is at once very suburban Toronto but also has that universality that any good sitcom needs.

And make no mistake this is a good sitcom.

Phung says he takes a lot of inspiration from his own life as a parent, as well as growing up in the suburbs of Calgary, where he cut his teeth as a comedic actor for years. He was still working in Calgary when Kim’s Convenience creator, Ins Choi, came to see him in a Fringe Festival show.

It took him a couple of seasons before he and his family made the leap to Toronto.

“We rented a spot in Toronto and to give it a go, and [the family] all fell in love with the city,” Phung says. “We felt so comfortable here.”

Run The Burbs premieres on CBC-TV on Jan. 8.

—Ron Johnson

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What Chefs Want To Eat Right Now! Hundreds of new restaurants have popped up in the city since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. From old haunts to never-before-tried eateries, we recruited Toronto’s best chefs and asked them a simple question: what’s the top taste on your 2022 must-try list?

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ATAI BISTRO JUDGE MASSIMO CAPRA

POST CITY’S TAKE: Serving 10 people at a time

“I am intrigued by the Moroccan/French cuisine, and I noticed that they are breaking barriers in their flavour profile and ingredients. The menu looks interesting, and I am always looking for a new culinary experience.”

POST CITY’S TAKE: At Atai Bistro, chef de cuisine

Meaghan Foster is putting her own spin on traditional regional Moroccan recipes using French cooking techniques.

The menu at the inviting Junction area restaurant emphasizes sharing-style meals, including beautiful mezze platters; savoury flatbreads, such as the Bresaola topped with fennel, harissa, ricotta, za’atar and pomegranate; and dips like hummus with Urfa chili oil. Cocktails also draw inspiration from the north African nation with the Aube Marocaine, for example, made with a blend of light bourbon, mint, spice syrup, Moroccan tea and Peychaud bitters. There’s also a brief list of French wines, local and international beers and, true to Morocco’s dining culture, plenty of loose leaf tea options. In addition to its dine-in menu, Atai Bistro also offers an extensive selection of house-made pantry items like a za’atar spice blend, chili oil and smoked almonds.

3047 Dundas St. W., takeout options available.

The classic mezze platter and cocktails at Atai

from a 10- (or sometimes five-) course tasting menu, Ten is a vegetable-forward restaurant located in the heart of the Brockton village neighbourhood of Toronto. This Canadian restaurant, helmed by chef Julian Bentivegna, brings a progressive approach to fine vegetarian dining with a menu that is constantly changing, accounting for the seasonality and availability of ingredients. No matter what time of the year it is, though, Ten Restaurant will always be vegetable forward, with some fish options served.

The space has an enviable esthetic with a white exposed brick wall behind the chef 's counter, which has just ten seats, and a mosaic mural of flowers on another wall. Ten Restaurant has achieved its goal of unpretentious fine dining that is both intensely creative and delicious while being sustainably sourced. Currently, Ten offers a tasting menu priced at $140 per person.

Some of the dishes on offer include a roasted carrot crudo infused with flavours of orange and chestnut and the grilled rutabaga and romesco. Even the dessert menu is vegetable focused, with the introduction of unconventional sweet treats like the new beet and lime tart.

1132 College St., takeout options available.

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“When you come across people as genuine and kind [as Jeff and Nuit] that produce such delicious food, it’s an honour to call them friends," says Wong. “I love spicy flavours, and at Pai, they do it right, serving up authentic spicy Thai flavour.

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POST CITY’S TAKE: With more than five successful restaurants under her belt, Pai Uptown is the latest culinary venture from Thai chef Nuit Regular and her husband and business partner, Jeff Regular. The original Pai restaurant, located at 18 Duncan St., is named after a small town in northern Thailand where Nuit and Jeff met. Pai Uptown is bold and bright and represents the culinary couple’s biggest restaurant to date, with a 12,000square-foot space that is spread across two storeys. Despite the new neighbourhood, the menu at the midtown spot still features the unadulterated version of Thai cooking that Regular is known for. Expect to find a selection of delicious curries, like the gaeng kiaw wan (green curry), served with bamboo shoots, makrut lime leaves, basil leaves and coconut milk, and other Thai staples like chef Nuit’s famous pad Thai, cooked in her house-made tamarind–palm sugar sauce, and the khao soi (fresh egg noodles stirred into a thick, golden coconut curry). 2335 Yonge St., takeout and delivery options available.

From top: Roasted carrot crudo; chef Julian Bentivegna (centre) and team

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Stuart Cameron Azhar

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Ryusuke Nakagawa Aburi Hana

Rafaelle Ventrone Oretta

Ryan Campbell Il Covo

Michael Hunter Antler

David Neinstein Barque

Craig Wong Patois

Zane Caplansky Caplansky’s Deli

Ann Kim Donna’s

Matthew Ravenscroft Gia

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AFROBEAT KITCHEN JUDGE SUZANNE BARR “The flavours stand tall and intentional as they represent the power, tradition and essence of Nigerian cuisine. Afrobeat Kitchen is a movement that brings you to the table.”

POST CITY’S TAKE: Specializing in modern west African

cuisine with a particular spotlight on Nigerian food, Afrobeat Kitchen is a Black-owned business and private catering project from chef Victor Uguweke. Although this tiny eatery is slightly hidden from view, as it’s located inside the Caravan Cafe & Tea House, the menu from this popup kitchen is anything but shy, featuring bold flavours and colourful ingredients known to traditional west African cuisine. Popular dishes include the party jollof, a mashup of sensationally spicy, smoky paella-style rice that’s slow cooked in a sofrito reduction with lemon grass, star anise and smoked crayfish. Plenty of light bites, like the kelewele tostones, featuring twice-cooked smashed plantains tossed in thyme and spices or the sticky suya chicken wings tossed in hot honey with yaaji spice (ginger peanut BBQ rub) also make for the perfect afternoon snack. 1165 Bloor St. W., takeout and delivery options available.

Chef Yasuhisa Ouchi uses only the freshest seafood

Chef Victor Uguweke brings a taste of west African food to T.O.

CROSLEY’S POST CITY’S TAKE: Run by internationally renowned

chef and sommelier J. P. Adamo (co-owner of Bar Piquette), Crosley’s restaurant officially opened in January 2021. The changing menu of small share plates is simple and distinctly Canadian with a European-inspired twist.

Chef Joachim ( Joe) Hayward previously worked as the head chef at the now-closed Brothers Food & Wine in Yorkville, where he met fellow Crosley’s chef Myles Harrison. Their partnering with J.P. and Laura Adamo has the end result of a personalized approach to fine dining.

The seasonal menu is rife with distinctly Canadian, nationally sourced items with an international twist, courtesy of tasting trips to London, Italy and Paris. Recent dishes have included Albacore tuna filet topped with caper berries, bone marrow croutons guindilla peppers, tomato and fresh rosemary, as well as the treviso radicchio salad mixed with grilled grapes, chestnuts and ricotta salata with a red wine vinegar dressing. In true Canadian fashion, less commonly seen meats have also made their way onto the menu, with dishes like the rabbit terrine and sweetbreads done with sun choke and onion soubise, pickled maitake mushrooms and roasted pearl onions glazed in chicken stock recently on offer. 214 Ossington Ave., curbside pickup available.

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POST CITY’S TAKE: Earning its stripes as Canada’s first-ever omakase sushi bar, Yasu is a prix fixe Japanese restaurant that is committed to using only the finest, freshest fish that’s flown in from fish markets from around the world. Yasu takes pride in using simple, traditional cooking methods that draw out the natural umami (flavour) profile of each fish. On any given night, patrons seated at the sushi bar will find head chef and owner, Yasuhisa Ouchi, expertly slicing each piece of fish by hand before carefully balancing it atop a warm bed of rice. Yasu only offers one menu, which is done omakase style. Omakase is a Japanese tradition which can be loosely translated as “chef ’s pick.”

Using what’s freshest and most readily available, chef Ouchi, who was born in Osaka, Japan, and opened Yasu in 2014, creates a unique tasting menu that changes daily and features beautiful cuts of fish that can be enjoyed simply as sushi or sashimi or in rolls that are often garnished with edible flowers or other intricate ingredients. Previous menu items have included the toro roll (fatty tuna) anago (saltwater eel), sablefish and uni (sea urchin).

81 Harbord St., takeout options available.

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LITTLE SISTER FOOD BAR

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JUDGE ROGER MOOKING POST CITY’S TAKE: Drawing inspiration from

his childhood spent in the Canadian wilderness, wild game hunter and chef Michael Hunter opened Antler Kitchen and Bar in 2015 with the goal of bringing forest-to-table dining to fruition.

Focusing on ingredients that honour the age-old traditions of hunting, fishing and foraging, Hunter has designed a seasonal menu that celebrates the culinary delights of Canada year-round.

Entrees shine a spotlight on plenty of Canadian game meat, seen in popular dishes like the game burger, made using a three-mix blend of freshly ground wild boar, bison and venison and garnished with pickle, tomato, lettuce and cheddar.

As well there are more recent menu features like the bison filet mignon served with pommes boulangère (crispy sliced potatoes) crispy ox tongue, sauteed chanterelles from British Columbia and house-made jus. Plenty of fresh pastas are also available, including the pappardelle with braised rabbit, buttered leeks, verjus apricot preserve and Parmesan cheese, or the bison tenderloin ragout made from hand-cut pappardelle, chanterelles and spinach and finished with red wine, cream and Parmesan cheese. For lighter bites, there are such offerings as Antler’s nose-totail charcuterie boards. Antler’s cocktail program focuses on foraged cocktails made with aromatic ingredients like sprigs of fresh cedar, rhubarb bitters and edible florals. 1454 Dundas St. W., takeout and delivery options available.

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MIMI CHINESE MIMI Chinese is the newest restaurant to open in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. The sophisticated eatery is the brick-and-mortar sister restaurant to wildly popular pop-up Sunny’s Chinese.

The menu features a selection of small and large sharing plates that are a nod to the southern regions of China.

265 Davenport Rd. 26

“I grew up eating krupuk [a type of deep-fried prawn cracker] as a snack while waiting for the rest of the meal. It is not only a delicious treat, but a cherished memory, which I look forward to every time.”

Daily features and cocktails are always on offer

POST CITY’S TAKE: Dutch-Indonesian fare can be quite hard to find in Toronto, and after opening its doors for the very first time back in 2014, owners Mike Van Den Winkel and Jennifer Gittens have also successfully opened a location on Portland Street. All of the dishes at both locations shine a light on cuisine that’s enjoyed on the Indonesian islands. The menu is expertly divided into satay skewers, snacks and sides, most of which can be eaten with one’s hands in street food style. The Sumatra spiced beef croquettes and the babi guling (a crispy Balinese pulled pork lettuce wrap), for example, are perfect for sharing, and larger traditional dishes, like the udang kari (a turmeric coconut shrimp curry), make for a hearty main. Although grilled meats, like chicken and beef, dominate the menu, Little Sister also has plenty of vegetarian options on offer as well, like the refreshing urab salad, done with green beans, Chinese broccoli, coconut sambal goreng and lime leaf.

2031 Yonge St., takeout and delivery options available.

MAMAKAS TAVERNA POST CITY’S TAKE: Founded in 2014 by owner and operator Thanos Tripi, Mamakas Taverna is a Mediterranean restaurant that serves up authentic Aegean cuisine with a modern twist. Using only the freshest available ingredients, the menu at Mamakas takes an elevated, rustic approach to Mediterranean cuisine using tried-and-true recipes passed down from generations gone by. Starters like the spanakopita, for example, use traditional ingredients like feta cheese and spinach wrapped in a spiral phyllo pastry, but the addition of honey on top gives this snack a sweet finish. House-made dips, like tzatziki, and other small plates like olives and keftedes (lamb meatballs), make for the perfect sharing plate, as do a selection of house salads, like the horiatiki, which features tomato, cucumber, red onion, olive tapenade and oregano. A selection of grilled meat and seafood can be ordered as entrees or plates.

Popular dishes include the oktapódi (grilled octopus served with Santorini fava and caper leaves, the lavraki (whole grilled Mediterranean sea bass) and païdakiá (grilled Ontario lamb chops) done on an open flame. For dessert, don’t miss the traditional baklava topped with walnuts and pistachios and served with vanilla bean ice cream or the galatopita (semolina custard with mulled wine–poached pear, rose hazelnut nougat and raspberry rose salt). 80 Ossington Ave., takeout and delivery options available.

Elevated Aegean cuisine awaits at Mamakas Taverna

These are the six top restaurants selected by our chef/judges, that as of press time offer only a dine-in option

CANOE

PINK SKY

Found on the 54th floor of the TorontoDominion Centre, Canoe has been a fixture in Toronto’s high-end culinary scene for more than two decades. Run by chefs John Horne and Ron McKinlay, Canoe focuses on contemporary Canadian cuisine with a menu that draws inspiration from the nation’s land, history and culture. 66 Wellington St. W.

Pink Sky is a buzzy new sea-to-fork restaurant that shines a spotlight on the natural flavours of its high-quality ingredients. With stunning raw bar platters and handsome decor balanced by an old school rock soundtrack and comfort foods like beer-battered fish and chips, Pink Sky exudes easygoing elegance.

480 King St. W.

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OSTERIA GIULIA JUDGE JULIE MARTELEIRA “I’m used to working in a large restaurant, so I usually tend to gravitate toward smaller and more intimate places when I go out. From what I’ve seen online, the dishes look classic, approachable but still very elegant.”

POST CITY’S TAKE: Osteria Giulia, owned by former Top Chef

Chef Rob Rossi puts a modern twist on northern Italian favourites

Canada contestant and chef Rob Rossi, brings coastal northern Italian fare (and flair) to Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. Designed by Guido Costantino, Osteria’s interior is hyper minimalist, featuring natural wood and wicker dining chairs, pale hardwood floors and a modern wood-panelled bar that’s stocked with spirits from around the world. According to Rossi, the inspiration for the seasonal menu was to breathe new life into some classic Italian dishes but still keep them very simple and honest. The anchovy and whipped butter toast, for example, is a nod to traditional bruschetta and is topped with roasted garlic and crispy capers instead of diced tomatoes. Over at the bar, Iain Codona has created a cocktail program that aims to highlight the same fresh approach Rossi has taken with the food menu. The Messicano, for example, Osteria Giulia’s top seller, is a tequila-based cocktail that blends green Chartreuse, mint and basil cordial, a hint of lime juice and a refreshing piece of sliced cucumber. 134 Avenue Rd., takeout options available.

CÀ PHÊ RANG JUDGE NUIT REGULAR “Jeff and I often go out for Vietnamese food, so I really want to try this new spot. Their beef and brisket pho looks so appetizing and comforting — it'll be perfect to warm me up this winter!"

POST CITY’S TAKE: Located in Chinatown at the corner of Spadina Avenue and Richmond Street West, Cà Phê Rang is Toronto’s newest bánh mì restaurant. The humble Vietnamese eatery is a new collaboration between renowned chefs Matty Matheson, the familiar face behind smash burger spot Matty’s Patty’s Burger Club and Maker Pizza, and Rang Nguyen, former head chef at Le Sèlect Bistro.

With winter weather in full swing, Cà Phê Rang is the goto spot for warm pho soups and bánh mì sandwiches. Start by sipping a savoury bowl of beef and brisket pho garnished with crisp bean sprouts, diced green onions and red chilies.

Next, bite into a slow-cooked beef brisket topped with fresh slices of cucumber and sprigs of parsley, and don’t forget to dunk it in one of the eatery’s many homemade sauces. Like any good snack bar, Cà Phê Rang also serves a small selection of sides, like bite-sized khai vi (spring rolls) that can be ordered in prawn or shiitake mushroom varieties, among others. 147 Spadina Ave., takeout options available.

WHITE LILY DINER POST CITY’S TAKE: Combining a respect for local provenance with greasy spoon ambitions, the White Lily Diner has been serving up doughnuts, brunch and classic diner fare from its humble Riverside abode since 2016. Back in the summer of this year, owners Ben Denham and Ashley Lloyd purchased a 40-acre working farm in Uxbridge, Ont., and ever since, a great deal of the produce found on the menu at the diner comes from the newly christened White Lily Farms.

The diner’s all-day menu features a great range of shareables, like the buttermilk biscuits or the pimento cheese and cracker spread, as well as a selection of refreshing salads, like the White Lily Farms salad, which features seasonal greens, radish, fermented onion, cucumber toasted hemp seed and a soft-boiled egg finished with a house dressing. The all-day menu also includes all-day breakfast with favourites like triple-stack buttermilk griddle cakes or the Southern breakfast (eggs, bacon, grits and gravy, fermented greens and a buttermilk biscuit) available any day of the week.

Classic sandwiches, like the turkey bacon club, grilled cheese and pastrami on rye, make the White Lily Diner the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, or anywhere in between. The White Lily Diner is currently offering its all-day menu as well as alcohol, fresh bread and provisions. 678 Queen St. E., takeout options available.

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FRILU

FONDA BALAM

Restaurant 20 Victoria marks the return of Chris White and Jonathan Nicolaou, who closed their restaurant Brothers Food & Wine in 2020. Expect the sixcourse set tasting menu to build upon the style of cooking that Brothers was known for, which means a focus on seasonal ingredients and plenty of topnotch wine. 20 Victoria St.

Frilu’s contemporary Canadian cuisine draws inspiration from Asian-inspired flavours. The 10-course tasting menu at Frilu is currently set at $140 per person and features small plates that give a harmonious nod to the season. All of the ingredients for the new tasting menu reflect what’s available this time of year.

7713 Yonge St., Thornhill

Fonda Balam is a reincarnation of the former Birria Balam and was recently opened by former Quetzal chefs Julio Guajardo and Kate Chomyshyn, alongside celebrity chef Matty Matheson. The trendy Mexican eatery specializes in serving up a daily dose of birria-style tacos, which originate from the Mexican state of Jalisco. 802 Dundas St. W.

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“The addition of the tomato makes this one more like a sandwich than a traditional croque monsieur.”

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“They used a croissant instead of bread, and as a result, the butter in the croissant brings out a very different flavour.”

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Rising food costs have forced some of the city’s best chefs to rethink their menus

by Caroline Aksich

Saeu-jeot, the salted fermented shrimp paste used to make Michelle Lee’s famed kimchi, has nearly doubled in price this year.

“It used to be $75, now $145,” explains the Kimchi Korea House owner in a recent Instagram post alerting patrons to the rationale behind the recent price increase.

But it’s not just imported specialty items that cost more these days. Lee holds up a bag of peeled garlic cloves: “$25, now $80; sometimes, if I’m lucky, $78.”

When the person filming asks Lee if this means she’ll be cutting back on garlic her face furrows.

“No, I cannot. You have to have garlic in Korean food.”

After weathering three lockdowns, reduced capacity and predatory delivery apps, restaurants are grappling with a new bottom line–munching foe: inflation.

This October, Canada’s inflation rate hit an 18-year high of 4.7 per cent. Although the cost of living is rising across the board, food — particularly meat — has seen some of the sharpest price increases. Compared to last year, beef prices are up a whopping 14.4 per cent, pork 8.8 per cent, and chicken 8.3 per cent.

Fresh vegetables, meanwhile, are the only food category not increasing in price. Food cost inflation can be attributed to a conflation of causes: pandemicdisrupted supply chains,

backlogged ports, abattoir shutdowns, prairie province droughts and rising gas costs, which directly impact food transport costs.

Even interventionist federal policies will have a hard time keeping prices in check over the short- to mid-term — it’s an economist’s Gordian knot. So it’s unlikely Ottawa will step in to tamp down grocery bills.

Restaurant owners, meanwhile, have two main tools when it comes to battling inflation: they can pass the price increases onto consumers, or they can rethink their menus.

Richmond Station co-owner Carl Heinrich has no interest in letting inflation dictate what’s on his menu. “If prices need to go up, then they have to go up, and frankly, they should probably go up. Not only because hospitality staff should be paid a living wage, but because a lot of the inflation we’re seeing is due to an increase in the price of oil and gas,” he says.

Heinrich’s endorsement of paying more for things that negatively impact the environment isn’t surprising.

Richmond Station has always worked to keep a small carbon footprint.

The restaurant sources predominantly from small Ontario farms, abides by a noseto-tail ethos, grows a number of its own crops at its regenerative

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Clockwise from left: Michelle Lee of Kimchi Korea House; Richmond Station’s farm; The Rabbit Hole’s steak and mushroom pie

some of O&B’s more casual restaurants, such as Maison Selby.

There, culinary creativity is keeping menu prices from climbing. Beef bourguignon has long been one of the bistro’s star mains.

Recently, Horne swapped out showy short ribs for ultra-tender beef cheeks. “Short ribs have a wow factor when they hit the table, but the cheeks are staying — even once beef prices come down.”

At Rabbit Hole, O&B’s new downtown British gastropub, Horne’s chefs have been revisiting retro recipes that use offal and mid-range beef cuts. “I wouldn’t say the creativity I’m seeing is entirely driven by inflation, though. Old school techniques and dishes — pithivier, pâté en croûte, beef Wellington and savoury pies — are coming back because kitchens want to offer people things that they can’t make for themselves at home.”

Although the cooks at Rabbit Hole look back in time for inspiration, Richmond Station’s dining room feels trapped in time.

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Roger Yang, the owner of Avelo (upscale plant-based tasting menu on St. Nicholas St.), just launched a new high-end Italian spot on Queen West, Osteria Du, and he’s seeing prices increase across the board.

“Olive oil is about twice as much as what it cost last year— even pizza boxes and flour are about 20 per cent higher," says Yang. Supply cost increases aren't the only thing impacting menu prices. Labour, too, has become more expensive. The increase in wages from every supplier inevitably affects prices.

“We're always trying to increase wages for staff, too, which is the bulk of the restaurants' expenses," he says. "With the constant increase of cost of living in Toronto, we want to do everything we can to keep wages comfortable."

Over at Oliver & Bonacini (O&B), district executive chef John Horne has seen high-end cuts and imported delicacies jump in price at a much faster rate than other food categories. “If customers want premium items like beef tenderloin, halibut, or truffles, they’re going to have to pay for them,” says Horne. “That being said, in the mid range, there’s room for creativity.”

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garden and limits imports.

“Imported foods are going to be more expensive because it takes a plane, barge and truck to get here,” says Heinrich. “Food we can pick up directly from a farm, with fewer inputs, won’t increase in price as much.”

This year, Richmond Station grew 45 different crops on a oneacre plot of land in Simcoe County. Their bounty included conical cabbages, badger flame beets and koginut squash, all hard-to-find items that Heinrich couldn’t source elsewhere.

Richmond Station has used these rare veggies in its multi-course tasting menus that have changed weekly for the past decade.

“When you’re just paying for the cost of the labour, the cost of the ingredients can be quite low,” says Heinrich.

Don’t mistake frugality and farming for parsimony, though.

Locally reared animals (purchased whole) and Ontario-grown produce cost a premium that Heinrich has happily paid for years. It just so happens that buying local is currently protecting Richmond Station from some of the price spikes others are enduring.

Although locavore destination Richmond Station might be less impacted by inflation than a restaurant that deals in imported high-end beef, everyone is feeling the squeeze, even vegan

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Tasty vegan pizzeria and pasta spot opens on Queen Street Osteria Du puts a plant-based spin on classic Italian pies by Christine Hogg

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Osteria Du uses cashew ‘cheese’ for its plant-based pizzas

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Osteria Du, which operates out of vegan pizza takeout spot Pizzeria Du, recently opened at 536 Queen St. W., bringing plant-friendly pies and pastas to the downtown core.

The prix fixe menu offers four courses (a starter, pasta, pizza and dessert) and is priced at $50 ($60 on weekends). Diners can choose between at least two options for each course from the carefully curated menu.

Some of the dishes include the mezza luna rossa — a house-made pasta filled with beet, potato and ricotta, in herb-infused butter sauce and poppy seeds — or the insalata di cachi, a salad that spotlights persimmon, mixed greens, house-made feta, pomegranate seeds, pine nuts and sherry vinaigrette.

Of course, there are also plenty of pizzas to choose from, including the classic pepperoni or the margherita, or funkier flavours like the barbecued jackfruit pizza, which features barbecue sauce, pulled barbecue jackfruit, cashew cheddar, grilled pineapple, green onion and ranch dressing.

The drinks menu boasts an extensive wine, beer and cider list,including plenty of vegan options. For those opting for non-alcoholic options, standout items include Osteria’s take on the Italian classic Pirlo (Rhubarb Stappi, Gruvi Bubbly Rose and grapefruit) or a selection of teas.

At a time when many restaurant workers have left the industry or are considering a new career, Osteria

Du, owned by founder of Awai Hospitality Group Roger Yang, has hired multiple chefs in an attempt to eliminate outdated hierarchical practices from the kitchen.

“Our kitchen defies the traditional hierarchical system by replacing one headline chef with a whole team of chefs with collaborative spirit in their DNA,” says Yang. “It nurtures a culture of creativity and sincere cooperation, and it shows in the exceptional food and the team morale. And ultimately our guests benefit.”

“Our

kitchen defies the traditional hierarchical system by replacing one headline chef with a whole team of chefs.”

Osteria Du has also done away with tipping, replacing it with a service charge to level the playing field — a practice that’s already been rolled out at Avelo, another of Yang’s restaurants. Additionally, Osteria pays both front- and back-of-house staff on the same compensation scale — creating an equitable environment.

Osteria Du is located at 536 Queen St. W. near Portland and is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 5 to 10:30 p.m.

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Two friends grow backyard BBQ sandwich shop into Portuguese emporium

L-R: The sleek interior of Kome Yogurt and owner Andy Shi

Yogurt bar with secret speakeasy lands in T.O. Kome brings Asian-inspired yogurt cocktails to Canadian market by Christine Hogg A specialty yogurt bar turned cocktail speakeasy is heading to Toronto at the start of the new year.

After spending his childhood in Asia, Andy Shi, owner of the soon-to-be-opened Kome Yogurt, says he became exposed to an impressive selection of fermented yogurt drinks and dairy products that, upon returning to Canada, were nowhere to be found in grocery stores or specialty shops.

“There’s a significant gap in the market in Canada,” Shi says. “The whole idea was about bringing a variety of yogurt into the hands of consumers in Canada. ” Opening the first week of January 2022 at Queen Street West and McCaul Street, all of the shop’s specialty yogurts are made using only 100 per cent Canadian milk and non-GMO ingredients and are free of artificial colouring as well as artificial sweeteners. Unlike typical frozen yogurt bars in the city, Kome Yogurt’s products all come in a cup and are meant to be sipped through a

straw, like a smoothie. And all yogurt drinks have a chewable component, thanks to natural ingredients like fruits and grains.

Kome Yogurt’s flagship Toronto store will also be home to a second concept — at the very back of the store, a speakeasy lounge will offer some of the best spirit-forward cocktails the city offers. Staying true to the brand, the speakeasy, named After Seven, will be serving yogurt-infused alcoholic cocktails. To enter, guests must walk through an unassuming vending machine with a glass panel, where a display of prepackaged yogurt bottles available for purchase from the yogurt bar will be held.

Shi says he’s looking to bring a more refined approach to drinking culture to the city, one that’s often found in other global cities around the world.

“We seek to offer guests a unique experience where the menu changes quarterly, featuring seasonal, local ingredients,” says Shi. “Gin and tonics and old-fashioneds are sta-

ples in this city, but we’re changing the ingredients. Ingredients and presentation are big in Japanese mixology, where the bartenders are proficient in the pouring and the storytelling, and that’s what we want to show.”

The Rum Raisin, for example, will use house fermented yogurt, aged rum, Korean crystal grape and raisins, whereas the Bedtime Story will feature coffee-infused rum, single malt whisky, milk, citrus, tamari (a Japanese sauce made from fermented soybeans) and cacao nibs. After Seven will also serve several preliminary cocktails that do not contain yogurt or dairy, but still incorporate Asian spirits and seasonal ingredients and spices. An assortment of Asian-inspired snacks and small plates will also be on offer at the speakeasy, all of which were designed to pair well with the cocktails.

Kome Yogurt will be located at 10 Stephanie St. and is set to open officially on Jan. 7, 2022.

What started as a backyard BBQ venture has moved into the sprawling Assembly Chef ’s Hall, a chef-driven community market that’s currently home to more than 15 restaurants.

Doing one thing extremely well has proved to be the key to success for Bear Steak Sandwiches founders, Ricardo Barrientos and Aki Erenberg. The duo began whipping up flank steak and chimichurri sandwiches (named The Sammy) back in spring 2021 for friends, family and neighbours in their Little Italy neighbourhood before expanding to offer online pre-orders.

“When we began this operation out of Ricardo’s backyard, we intended to stick with what we knew best and keep our menu streamlined,” says Erenberg. “Now that we’ve moved into a legitimate space, we wanted to use this opportunity to bring another sandwich to the menu, as well as offering fries. You can’t have a sandwich without fries, right?”

Bear’s new and improved menu still offers the fan favourite that shot it to sandwich stardom, in addition to a new creation, called The Tosty (pronounced “Toasty”). The pair describe the Tosty as a revamped Tosta Mista ham and cheese sandwich popularized in Portugal. The Tosty is packed full of bold flavour, featuring red pepper jelly, mortadella, provolone, cheddar and caramelized onions, piled onto a Portuguese roll and then toasted on a panini grill.

Although Erenberg and Barrientos are trying to take things one day at a time, they are hopeful a permanent spot at Chef ’s Hall may be on the horizon.

“Right now our main focus is absolutely killing it at Chef ’s Hall. The ultimate goal is to become a mainstay at Chef ’s Hall in the new year and begin to expand from there.”

—Raquel Farrington

New Japanese fusion spot opens in Forest Hill (seaweed) tacos are stuffed with delicate chunks of tuna sashimi and fresh pico de gallo on top of a bed of rice that’s drizzled with salty soy sauce. After much success with the tuna tacos, Hay Sushi now offers a spicy salmon or regular salmon sashimi version, as well as a vegetarian option that’s done using fried eggplant, diced tomato, fried onions and a secret veggie sauce.

More than 15 different kinds of sushi and sashimi can be ordered à la carte or in sets. Hay Sushi also offers a wide selection of sushi, sashimi or maki party trays, ranging from 27 to 100 pieces.

If you’re in the mood for something a little bit different, don’t miss Hay Sushi’s sukiyaki pasta, which is a rich garlic oil pasta with mixed mushrooms, green onion, egg yolk and thinly sliced beef brisket.

Hay Sushi’s new location is located at 530 Eglinton Ave. W. —CH

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Hay Sushi is a Japanese restaurant and izakaya bar that’s known for its creative approach to Japanese cuisine.

First coming onto Toronto’s culinary scene in September 2020 with the opening of its first location at 41 Spring Garden Ave. in North York, Hay Sushi recently opened its second location in Forest Hill.

Hay Sushi’s fusion menu includes popular Japanese favourites like assorted sushi and sashimi sets, healthy poke bowls and steamy, comforting bowls of ramen soups. Hay Sushi has also added Japanese tacos to the menu, using crispy seaweed (nori) as a base instead of the traditional Mexican method, which features ingredients enveloped in a corn or flour tortilla.

Hay Sushi’s signature tuna nori tacos were the first ones on the menu. Merging both Japanese and Mexican flavours, the crispy nori

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Hay Sushi serves up crispy seaweed tacos, unique pastas and more

The chimichurri and flank steak sandwich

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RESTAURANT DELIVERY GUIDE

www.cestbonrestaurant.com

www.karbouzi.com

www.holychuckburgers.com

2685 YONGE STREET • 416 932 2811

2048 AVENUE ROAD • 416 483 3846

1450 YONGE STREET • 416 962 4825

OPEN FOR DINE-IN, TAKE-OUT & DELIVERY

OPEN FOR TAKE-OUT & DELIVERY

OPEN FOR PICK- UP, TAKE-OUT & DELIVERY

Pictured: Sweet and Sour Pork

MENU HIGHLIGHTS Dinner For Two 2 Spring Rolls, Chicken Chop Suey, Fried Chicken Wings, Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls, Chicken Fried Rice and 2 Fortune Cookies Deluxe Dinner for Two Mango Salad, General Tsao’s Chicken, Beef with Broccoli, Special Fried Rice and 2 Fortune Cookie Dinner For Three 3 Spring Rolls, Chicken Chop suey, Fried Chicken Wings, Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls, Beef with Broccoli, Chicken Fried Rice and 3 Fortune Cookies Deluxe Dinner for Three Mango Salad, General Tsao’s Chicken, Beef with Broccoli, Prawns with Cashew Nuts, Special Fried Rice and 2 Fortune Cookies

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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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Order Direct Online

www.cestbonrestaurant.com

Pictured: Pork Souvlaki

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 Moussaka - potato, eggplant, zucchini, ground beef topped with béchamel sauce and served with rice and vegetables

Holy Chuck burger

SPECIALTY BURGERS The Holy Chuck (our signature): Double cheesburger with bacon & carmelized onions Please don’t put on any toppings!

NEW The Holy Cluck: House-breaded crispy chicken thigh, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo NEW The Big Yianni: Maple smoked bacon, cheese, panko crusted onion rings, chipotle mayo NEW The Wagyu Weiner: 7” of gluten free wagyu beef, warm bun, your choice of toppings

Gyros on a Pita topped with marinated tomatoes, onions and tzatziki

The Holy Duck: A single beef patty topped with seared Quebec foie gras, double smoked bacon, white truffle oil, pure Canadian maple syrup

Check out our full menu on-line!

FRIES & POUTINES

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!

Hand Cut Crispy Fries | Crispy Sweet Potato Fries Creamy Feta Fries | Panko Crusted Onion Rings NEW Waffle Fries Plus shakes, desserts, extras and add-ons Vegan and vegetarian burgers available.

Menu is 100% Certified Halal. New Menu Coming Soon!

Our location at 1450 Yonge Street is now open for Pick-Up, Take-Out & Online Delivery. Holy Chuck would like to thank all of our loyal customers for their support over the past few months. All of our locations are taking additional safety measures to ensure the safety of all of our customers and employees.

or call 416-932-2811

Call direct or order online at www.karbouzi.com

or Call Us Direct for Pick-Up & Take Out

PRIVATE EDUCATION GUIDE INSIDE Our 32nd annual primer to the city’s top private schools and programs

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Zach Hyman (pictured above) will be returning (COVID shutdowns notwithstanding) to his old stomping grounds, the Scotiabank Arena, on Jan. 5, to play against his former Leafs teammates after his move to the Edmonton Oilers. The new year will also bring the former Leafs player a challenge of a different kind.

In 2014, Hyman released his first children’s book, The Bambino and Me, followed

by Hockey Hero in 2017 and The Magician’s Secret in 2018. Now, he’ll have to warm up those writing muscles for his upcoming fourth book. Hyman has remained tight-lipped about the new story, though we know he’s returning back to the sports theme with a basketball focus this time. A release date has yet to be announced, but stay tuned for more information in 2022!

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The return of Zach Hyman, author and left-winger

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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.

ENROLMENT: ### AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: ## TUITION: $##### SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1982 GRADES: 7-12 ENROLMENT: 250 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 10:1 TUITION: $23,960 - $31,500

St. Michael’s College School

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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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ENROLMENT: ### AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: ## TUITION: $##### SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1852 GRADES: 7-12 ENROLMENT: 1,000 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 14:1 TUITION: $21,500

“The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.”

— Dorothy Parker

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

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

Celebrating 42 years

JANUARY 2022

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 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

www.cmschool.net

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!

Contact us at admissions@scels.ca to book a tour or visit www.scels.ca to learn more about us. Be a part of our community, be a part of SCELS.

ENROLMENT: ### AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: ## TUITION: $##### SCHOOL TYPE: Private School YEAR FOUNDED: 1955 GRADES: N to 2 ENROLMENT: 150 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: Low TUITION: $10,000-$21,000

Central Montessori School (CMS)

Building Strong Foundations since 1995.

250 Dav Davisville visville Avenue, A Suite 200 Toronto, T oronto, Ontario O M4S 1H2

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Phone: P hone: 416 416.545.1020 6.545.1020 www.torontop www.torontoprepschool.com prepschool.com m

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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

At CMS, we believe in the importance of building strong educational foundations during children’s most formative years. This has been our sole focus for over 25 years.

Operating at 4 convenient locations in central North York and Thornhill, CMS is committed to providing outstanding, accredited Montessori education that is accessible and affordable. CMS recognizes each child’s unique learning style and supports them towards reaching their full potential. Our renowned Casa program helps children build a solid foundation and equips young minds with skills needed for future success. Our Elementary program features an enriched curriculum that develops higher level thinking skills while nurturing individual strengths, encouraging innovative thinking and fostering a uniquely global perspective. Our students achieve superior results in math contests, spelling bees, sporting events and the Canadian Achievement Test, which go well beyond the average of students nationwide. French Immersion is also available.

ENROLMENT: ### AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: ## TUITION: $##### SCHOOL TYPE: Private School YEAR FOUNDED: 1995 GRADES: Infants to Gr. 6 ENROLMENT: 900+ STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 3:1-16:1 TUITION: $900 - $2000

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.

ENROLMENT: ### AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: ## TUITION: $##### SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 2009 GRADES: 7-12 ENROLMENT: 430 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 10:1 TUITION: $29,450-$30,650

Bannockburn School 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

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.

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

Fit Learning Fit Learning provides the best learning foundation for every child, regardless of age, disability, challenge or label. By combining the latest in behavioural and cognitive sciences, Fit Learning offers completely individualized programs that transform children as learners.Fit Reading, Fit Logic, Fit Math, Lil’ Fits and Fit Homeschool are all of our subject areas, each uniquely designed to help all kids. Our homeschool program provides homeschool support and supplementation in core skill

areas. Children attend Fit sessions from two to six hours per day three to five days per week and receive intensive one-on-one academic and cognitive training.We are unlike any learning experience your child has encountered. A Fit Learning session is a fast-paced, goal-oriented, high-energy instructional interaction with a Fit Learning Coach. Just as an athlete or musician trains, we focus on repetition, endurance, accuracy and performance. Kids leave full of confidence and ready to tackle their worlds!

SCHOOL TYPE: Tutoring Program YEAR FOUNDED: 1998 GRADES: K-12

ENROLMENT: Varies STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: Varies TUITION: Varies

Students consistently make 1-2 years of growth in 40 Hours of Instruction

virtual and in-person sessions!

Regardless of age, disability,challenge or label, Fit Learning provides the best learning foundation for every child “Thank you. I am blown away by her attention and reading. Her work ethic has improved since she started Fit, and it's transferring into her school work.” − Michelle, North York Parent & School Teacher

READING COMPREHENSION MATH LOGIC & PROBLEM SOLVING

2044 Avenue Road, 2nd Floor. North York www.fitlearningtoronto.ca

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1989 GRADES: Pre-K to Gr. 8

ENROLMENT: 125 students STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 6:1 TUITION: $19,900 - $23,705

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”

— B.B. King

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School offers small yet inclusive classes.

Your child has access to a solid bilingual education in French and English as well as deep exposure to Mandarin and an introduction to Spanish. In addition, STEAM, coding, robotics, chess, music and student leadership are included in our curriculum.

Call us at 416-446-0825 to book your private tour, or visit us at www.gilesschool.ca

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The Giles School The Giles School is a French immersion independent school for students from Pre-Kindergarten (starting at age 2) to Grade 8. Located in Uptown Toronto, The Giles School serves a diverse and international community to guide our future generation to become world-ready citizens. By being “World-Ready”, we prepare our students to develop a global mindset and to understand different perspectives through culturally diverse learning environments. Ensuring a quality education for all students, The Giles

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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 and Bloor. Now, we are proud to teach over 750 students a week and take

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 and up. Be sure to check out our Rock Band program at sniderschoolofmusic.com/rockband

SCHOOL TYPE: Extracurricular YEAR FOUNDED: 1949 GRADES: 5 & up

ENROLMENT: 700 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 1:1 TUITION: $30–$32 per 1⁄2 hour

The Dunblaine School

Through individualized special education instruction, we enable each student with a learning disability to succeed.

Because at Dunblaine, we understand.

21 Deloraine Avenue Toronto Ontario Telephone 416 483 9215 www.dunblaineschool.com

The Dunblaine School is a not for profit school in midtown Toronto dedicated to providing supportive, individualized education for students with a variety of learning challenges. While following the Ministry of Education guidelines, the goal of the school is to foster a positive work ethic, increase confidence and to challenge all students to realize their greatest potential. The school addresses the academic, social and emotional needs of children with a variety of ability levels and learning styles with

differentiated instruction and individualized support. Additional professional services include occupational therapy, speech language therapy and social work. If your child is struggling in large classrooms, requires individualized attention and/or special education resources and remedial support, contact us at 416-483-9215 or email cpryke@dunblaineschool.com for more information. Due to COVID-19, school tours may be conducted virtually or after school hours.

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1969 GRADES: 1-8

ENROLMENT: 34 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 5:1 TUITION: $25,100

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

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At TWS, our rich Waldorf curriculum is a unique and integrated program where walls between subjects disappear.

We are a school where students learn through experience and discovery, and where inspiring academics, human connection and artistic expression are foundational.

Grade 1 spots available for September 2022 admissions@torontowaldorfschool.com

torontowaldorfschool.com 905-881-1611

Northmount School Northmount School is Toronto’s only independent, JK to Grade 8, Catholic boys’ elementary school. A Catholic education provides the foundation and purpose to our school’s everyday life, leading us to an understanding 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, stimulating, and accelerated curriculum is open to families of all faith backgrounds, and because great minds do not think alike, our small class sizes and specialist teachers mean that individual 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: $19,600 – $23,900

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

The BEEZ KNEEZ Nursery School FOR CHILDREN 18 MONTHS - 4 YEARS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2022

Morning, afternoon, full day or extended programs available from 7:45 am - 5:00 pm Visit www.Beezkneez.ca or call 416 487 8847 for a tour.

WillowWood School

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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Toronto Waldorf School For 90+ years Waldorf graduates have gone into the world and made real, positive change. 94% attend university and an astounding 50% pursue post-graduate studies. Research shows Waldorf graduates have rewarding careers, lasting friendships and remain independent, ethical and hopeful. At Toronto Waldorf School students are presented with educational experiences when they are physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually ready for them — the right thing at the right time. Maths, sciences, arts,

languages, humanities and movement are integrated, often into a single lesson, to fully engage the students. This approach fosters a deeper mastery of the material and a lifelong love of learning. Despite ever-changing educational trends, Toronto Waldorf School continues its emphasis on a values-oriented, child-centered environment that teaches students how to think, not just what to think.

Our graduates are creative thinking, confident, centred and feel a strong connection to the people and the world around them.

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent YEAR FOUNDED: 1968 GRADES: Parent/Infant–12

ENROLMENT: 350 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: N/A TUITION: $21,750

Small class siz sizes es Individualized Individualiz ed learning Supportive Supportiv e community

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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.

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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-

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LOOKING BACK Before you go...take a gander at these five historic events from Januarys of years past JANUARY 2022 EDITION

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You would be hard-pressed to find a mayor more in love with his city than Mel Lastman.

Sure, he had some memorable missteps, like calling in the military after a snowstorm in January, 1999. But when it mattered he always put his community first. RIP Mayor Mel.

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Before Leylah, even before Bianca took the tennis world by storm, there was Toronto native darling Carling Bassett-Seguso, one of Canada’s most successful female tennis players in history, who turned pro on Jan. 3, 1983.

The Peter Witt streetcars were the original workhorses of T.O.’s streetcar fleet, especially along the Bay and Yonge lines. With the opening of the Yonge subway line in 1954, the Peter Witt streetcars slowly disappeared and were officially retired on Jan. 1, 1965.

On Jan. 21, 1922, one of Toronto’s most revered residents, Lincoln Alexander, was born. He went on to become the country’s first Black member of Parliament and so much more.

Before the company first owned the Toronto Blue Jays, Labatt had a deal in January 1976 to purchase the San Francisco Giants, led by future Hall of Famer Willie McCovey. MLB scuttled the deal.

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