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IN THIS ISSUE // OCTOBER 2018

LONG BRANCH REAL ESTATE

Hop on board the trolley from Toronto to Stop 26 to enjoy the health benefits of Pine Beach - Long Branch’s newest development, circa 1910.

SPECIAL FEATURES This month we’re featuring Barbecues Galore; a new business on The Queensway specializing in fireplace installations. And to keep your home looking neat and tidy, we’ve also featured local cleaning service, Maid Too Clean.

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MASTHEAD The Etobicoke Lakeshore Press is published monthly by Fiat Lux Media and is mailed to houses in Long Branch by Canada Post. Additional copies are available for pick-up at selected local businesses along the Lakeshore. Our aim is to capture life in Long Branch by highlighting positive contributions to our community by local business owners, elected officials, and residents.

CONTRIBUTORS MATTHEW DOUGLAS Long Branch Resident & Lead Pastor at West Edge Church in Port Credit

TRAVIS PERRATON Accredited Financial Planner at RBC in Long Branch

BRAD JONES DANA ROGERS President & Owner of Ridley Funeral Yoga Instructor at Branch Yoga & Home in New Toronto Wellness in Long Branch JONATHAN NHAN Pharmacist & Associate Owner at Shoppers Drug Mart in Long Branch

MARIA TERZAGHI Pharmacist & Certified Health Coach at Shoppers Drug Mart in Long Branch

BILL ZUFELT Long Branch Resident and Chair of the History & Culture Committee, LBNA

SHANNON LEAHY Head at Lighthouse Storytelling, a writing-and-speaking studio in Mimico

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It’s never too early to think about empowering a child. Children that face accessibilty issues may not be able to mount your house steps to trick or treat this Halloween. The solution can be as easy as giving out candy from the base of your driveway or garage. A special program kicking off in the Long Branch area. Brought to you by people that love to live and work here.

KIDS HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE

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Saturday October 27th 12:00pm - 2:00pm • Free Candy

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• Selfie Photo Booth (30th St. & Lakeshore Blvd W)

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• Parade Route (28th St. to 31st St.) • Rain date Sunday October 28th

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE We’re also profiling Sabrina Iaboni, a local Realtor who works at Home & Condo Market, Brokerage in Long Branch. As well, we’ve included a feature on Barbecues Galore. They’re new to the area and offer more than barbecues. In this issue, we highlight their expertise in fireplace installations. A timely consideration as we shift toward shorter days and colder weather.

ROGER TUMMINIERI Publisher

Welcome to our October edition!

Finally, I’d like to acknowledge our team of editorial contributors for their timely submissions to this edition. I keep hearing great feedback about the articles we publish and I just want to give credit where it’s due - to our writers! Thank you all for helping to make this an informative and inspiring issue.

As fall begins, we’re kicking off the sea- As always, thank you very much for son with our annual At Home edition. reading,

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This month’s cover feature highlights Publisher & Long Branch Resident the story behind 1925 Workbench - a etobicokelakeshorepress@gmail.com design studio in Alderwood special416-788-0716 izing in custom sliding barn doors. Co-owner, My Le Nguyen, goes back to her roots, having grown up in Long FIAT LUX Branch and now setting up shop in her MEDIA old neighbourhood. All Rights Reserved

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STOP 26. How one single Colonel built “Come and join us on Thanksgiving ‘healthy’ homes in over half of Long Day Oct. 31, 1910 at PINE BEACH Branch. STOP 26 on the trolley line” Imagine that you’ve just finished a hearty breakfast with rolled oats, poached eggs, Canadian bacon, rye toast and apple juice. Now with a freshly ground cup of coffee you sit down to read a crisp edition of The Toronto Star. Amongst the headlines, local sports results, feature attractions at the Shea, Pantages, and Winter Gardens theatres and not to mention the society page, you spot an inviting advertisement. “Health Excursion for Home Seekers” You read more... the tang of pines, cool and fresh breezes from the lake, gracious 50 foot treed lots on undulating roads, gentle sloping landscape, “like Muskoka at your doorstep” and “perfect health insurance” quote some of the new patrons. 10

(Note: Halloween wasn’t a celebration yet and the Thanksgiving date floated.) “Take the Mimico trolley from Sunnyside and exit at Stop 26 (now 28th and Lake Shore Blvd. W) and enter through the electric lit gates of Pine Beach. Just stop and take-in the fresh air for 5 mins,” continues the ad. In fact, the entire sales campaign for the Long Branch developments focused on the ‘Health Benefit Factor’. During the 1910’s, Toronto was experiencing a building boom. Everything from The Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma, banks, breweries, factories, and new EATON stores, to new homes and grand residences were being built. Long Branch was no exception.

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Under the visionary real estate entrepreneurship of Colonel Frederick Burton Robins of Stroud Ont.,the first suburban commercial residential developments of Long Branch and by far the largest tract of repurposed land were realized. Robins’ first phase, complete with two model Colonial homes on 50 foot lush pine treed lots, electricity, and sewers; “PINE BEACH” (east of Long Branch Park, 31st to 27th Streets) were quickly spoken for. The second phase was ‘THE PINES’ (27th to 23rd) which began development in 1911, continuing under the ‘healthy community’ slogan. What was resourceful and intuitive about PINE BEACH’s curved road plan is that it was designed to sustain and showcase the abundant natural tree foliage, grass boulevards, and reduce the speed of vehicles for safety.” Cont’d on page 20

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FORWARD // MAKE THE DECISION

MATTHEW DOUGLAS Pastor

“Matthew, you’re being suspended while we figure out what to do with you.” Robert Shuller has one of my favourite lines, “I’d rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed.” It’s our decision to do something that determines our destiny. The reason we do not make progress towards our destiny is because we fail to make decisions. The result of our failure to make decisions is anxiety. The antidote to your anxiety is courage. You build courage by making a decision. There is something playing over and over in your mind and your way out of this is to decide to do something rather than nothing. That requires bravery. When I was told I was being suspended and possibly (likely) fired, I was in my 20’s, newly married with a job with responsibilities. I had tried to resolve a client’s problems by going outside of the normal conventions of the company. Now I’m facing being fired. I was so worried about my future and how to 12

keep my job. But the truth was the money was good but I HATED it. The job stole all my passion and I was empty inside. It was killing me. I realized how anxious I was because I hadn’t made a decision on doing what I needed to do. That event of being suspended was the catalyst for me to make a decision. I made a decision to change the direction of my life and to ultimately move towards my destiny. I now live my purpose by helping people find their gifts and talents to create beauty in the world. All because I found the courage to make a decision. What decisions do you need to make that would end your anxiousness and move you Forward? Bravery is required of you. Make the decision. I’m behind you!

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Matthew Douglas Lead Pastor at West Edge Church and Long Branch Resident 157 Lakeshore Rd W 905-274-6564 / @westedgecc www.westedge.org

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WELLNESS // YOGA. SEASONAL SELF CARE.

Autumn is the time to send extra love to your body and yoga offers several easy ways to build a self-care routine and prepare for the colder months.

Sit on the floor with your hip against a wall, swing your legs up as you come to lay on your back. Rest here for 5 – 10 minutes.

Stimulate your precious lymphatic system with asana and literally wring toxins from your body. Without proper drainage we can suffer infected tonsils, sore throat, swelling, stiffness and slow healing. Set yourself up for a healthy winter with these few short steps.

Get Your Flow On

Twist It Out Massage the flow of lymphatic fluid to the core with Marichyasana III or Mariachi Pose. Start seated with your legs outstretched, bend one knee and bring the sole of the foot to the floor inside your thigh. On an exhale, twist toward the leg and wrap your opposite arm around your knee. Stay for 3 – 5 breaths.

Vinyasa contracts and releases the muscles and helps pump fluid through the body. Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutations get you flowing or try Kundalini Yoga. This incredibly active practice includes pranayama (breath work), to refresh and burn out toxins. Whatever you do this season, protect yourself by moving your body and remember to breathe.

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PhysioNow is thrilled to announce its first Etobicoke location! Serving Mississauga with Rehabilitation services for the last 13 years, owner Sharon Tierney is proud to bring high quality Registered Physiotherapy and Massage Therapy care to the Long Branch community. Stop suffering and start living! Free consultations available.

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Call to book your appointment today or just stop in to say hello. PhysioNow is OPEN FOR BUSINESS and ready to welcome you! PhysioNow 3715 Lake Shore Blvd. W 416-201-3535 Pictured: Sharon, Colleen, Zoe & Menaga

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LOCAL REALTOR SPOTLIGHT Who better to sell your home or help you find one than Sabrina Iaboni - your local Sales Representative. Specializing in Long Branch real estate, Sabrina works for Home & Condo Market, Brokerage located at Lake Shore at Thirty Sixth St. With a background in Advertising & Graphic Design, you are not only working with a Realtor, but also a graphic designer, and social media specialist. Her diverse background is integral to real estate marketing in the 21st Century. Sabrina lives and plays in the neighbourhood. Who better to help you find your next home than your neighbour? Reach out to Sabrina if you are considering buying, leasing or relocating to a home in the Long Branch, Mimico, or New Toronto area for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Commission Freeâ&#x20AC;? experience.

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Adding a fireplace to your home not only adds warmth to your space, it can also create a focal point in any room, reduce your home heating costs and increase the re-sale value of your home. As the weather starts to cool down, look no further than Barbecues Galore for your next fireplace! With five locations across the country, Barbecues Galore has been Canada’s fireplace experts since 1979.

Carrying top brands like Napoleon, Valor, Dimplex, Amantii and more, you’re sure to find quality, selection and value with the fireplace experts at Barbecues Galore. Whether you’re looking for gas or electric, adding warmth, comfort and style to your home is just a short drive away. Visit Barbecues Galore’s fireplace experts today! BARBECUES GALORE 1470 The Queensway 416-546-3266 etobicoke@barbecuesgalore.ca www.barbecuesgalore.ca

We could all use a bit of help sometimes when it comes to keeping up with the housework. Now that fall is here and we’re spending more time at home, clutter can start to get the better of us. No matter how hard you try to stay on top of the dishes, laundry, vacuuming, and keeping your bathroom in check, the mess almost always wins. Fight back with some professional help from Maid Too Clean. They’re local and they can help you regain your sanity. Moving? Maid Too Clean specializes in move-in/move-out cleanings, pre-sale and pre-staging cleanings, as well as post-construction and post-renovation cleanings. Eco-friendly, pet-friendly, and most of all efficient, Maid Too Clean can be your new best friend. MAID TOO CLEAN 2230 Lake Shore Blvd. W, #309 www.maidtooclean.ca info@maidtooclean.ca 647-341-6243 Shining a Light on Local Businesses Since 2015

LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR(HOOD) Long Branch Lodge No. 632 has been meeting in Mimico since 1925. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made Connaught Masonic Hall at 23 Superior Ave. our home for almost 100 years. If you happen to be in the area on the first or third Tuesday of the month at around 7pm, stop in and introduce yourself. One of our members would be pleased to greet you and answer any questions you may have about Freemasonry. Join the growing number of local men showing interest in the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and largest fraternal organization right here in Mimico. Alexander Ewing Husband, Father, Entrepreneur & Professor Master of Long Branch Lodge No. 632 Freemason since 2011 inquiries: longbranchlodge632@gmail.com

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Members of Long Branch Masonic Lodge No. 632 pose alongside fellow Freemasons from around the GTA at a meeting held in the Connaught Masonic Hall in Mimico. Masons have been meeting in this Lodge room for nearly 100 years and have helped 18

shape the fabric of our community. Men of all walks of life, religions, and cultures make up the membership of Freemasonry. To be one, ask one... longbranchlodge632@gmail.com

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STORYTELLING // DON’T BE A TAPPER Well hello, life-long learner! The leaves are almost ready to drop dead and blow south. And you? Howyoudoin’? Maybe you’ve learned something fabulous over the summer. Yes? Good! Just beware The Curse, dahling. (Halloween IS around the corner.) Let’s play a game. Next time you’re with someone you love, ask them to listen really, really closely. With your index finger tap out the “Happy Birthday” song. No humming allowed. Easy enough, right? I mean, who couldn’t figure out that song? Plus, you’re a really good tapper. The best tapper ever. SPOILER ALERT: Your listener isn’t going to guess the song. Your tap-song victim is going to look confused, increasingly irritated and then just lose interest all together. Especially once you start tapping harder and harder and screaming, “Are you SERIOUS? You don’t know what song this is? What are you? Stupi…!” (Did you just have a school flashback? Me, too.)

tastes like OR you could say, “A pomelo is like a supersized grapefruit.”

You want to watch your audience move from “Huh? What you talkin’ about?” to “Aghhh, I get it.” Think of the satisfaction of reading a mystery novel. You feel relief and satisfaction when you discover the murderer behind the mayhem. People love to feel like super When we tap out “Happy Birthday,” smart sexy sleuths! the song is all we hear – and it’s perfect! But to the listener who lacks the Don’t be a tapper. Be that special knowledge (i.e., the name of the song), easy-to-understand teacher who uses your tapping is just a “tale told by an familiar, concrete, visual examples. idiot, full of sound and fury and signi- Your listeners will thank you – not curse fying nothing.” (Yes, that’s Macbeth. A+ you – for the lesson. for you.) ... Shannon Leahy is the mad tapper at Light-

True or false? When we know some- house Storytelling, a writing-and-speaking thing, we forget what it’s like not to studio, in Mimico. know. True. When you’re presenting new information to an audience, do yourself and your listeners a favour. Use concepts that are familiar, easy to understand and simple to visualize. I love the Heath brothers (Made to Stick) example: you could spend all day describing what a pomelo looks like and

Local Story Sisters and Beacon Brothers are always welcome to join our writing circus by waving hello at shannon@lighthousestorytelling.com.

In person or online, the lights are on for you, sweet storyteller.

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All for a ‘healthier community’ and far superior to the standard crowded grid pattern that dominates Toronto’, cites Robins Ltd. in their real estate ads. In tandem with the southern Lakeshore development, Col. Robins bought up all the farmland between 32nd to 22nd Streets and developed them as Lakeshore Gardens in 1910 (22nd to 29th) and the Lakeshore Gardens Annex in 1911 (29th to 32nd). At 28 Daisy Avenue there sits the Gothic Revival Cottage of the late Richard and Lucy Newborn farm estate. Situated in the heart of the Lakeshore Gardens Annex, the fieldstone home now covered with stucco, was built in the late 1840’s. Today, the private residence is the oldest building in Long Branch and is protected by the Ontario Heritage Property Act. To compliment the natural ambience of the new suburbs, the roads were given tree or flower names. Teak Avenue is now 27th St., Lilac Avenue is now 26th St., and Balsam Avenue is Ramsgate Rd.

Colonel Frederick Burton Robins

country estate to be built in Armour Heights (Avenue Road & 401) which he named, Strathrobyn. Today, Col. F.B. Robins’ magnificent home is now the Armour Heights Officers’ Mess of the Canadian Forces College.

In 1935, Long Branch Council voted to change the names of 35 of their streets Col. F.B. Robins, a flamboyant and to avoid the postal duplication with the highly esteemed Orangeman, enterCity of Toronto. tained the rich and famous, including the Duke of Windsor and Amelia EarThere was, however, an exception to hart when she was an airforce nurse in the road naming. As an honorary Col- Toronto. Robins created a sustainable onel of the Toronto Scottish 75th, F.B. template for a healthy, prosperous Robins made sure he acknowledged community, which we should covet, his militia cronies and named the now celebrate, and maintain. Arcadian Circle, Connaught Circus. All in total, Robins Ltd. real estate would encompass well over half of Long Branch residential developments we reside in today! Col. F.B. Robins reaped handsome dividends from his Long Branch enterprises. So much so that in 1914 he commissioned a grand 20

... Bill Zufelt is a Long Branch resident and Chair of the History & Culture Committee for the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association. PHOTOS: City of Toronto Archives

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YOUR MONEY // IS THE BEAR WAKING UP? There has been a lot of good news around the markets as of late. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve enjoyed a secular Bull Market, and returns have been good. Since March 2009, we have seen the S&P/TSX up by 185% and the S&P 500 up 424%. We are currently looking at the longest Bull Market since WWII. It has been good for investors. Low interest rates have driven housing markets to record sales and prices, but also increased debt levels for Canadians.

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Picking the top or the bottom of a business cycle is hard to do, but there are many indications that we are going to see changes in returns soon. Personal consumption levels (spending) have decreased and the Bank of Canada is easing off raising interest rates due to fear of a slowing economy. Globally, there is less demand for the materials used towards building infra-

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structure, which is bell-weather of market change. Be proactive and revisit your financial picture to ensure you are positioned correctly for when the Bear comes out of hibernation.

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Travis Perraton, PFP Financial Planner, Investment & Retirement Planning RBC at 3609 Lake Shore Blvd W / 416-579-3023 travis.perraton@rbc.com

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LIFE’S UNDERTAKINGS // UGLY TRUTH BEHIND Being an elder once signified wisdom, respect and legacy. When grandparents visited, their stories commanded the room and silenced the dinner table. If you were admonished by an elderly person for being rude or impulsive, you felt shame and regret. In a culture that’s addicted to “anti-aging” and staying young and beautiful forever, funeral director Brad Jones wonders what is being lost when we view growing old and being dead as negotiable.

“Should you shield the valleys from the windstorms, you would never see the beauty of their canyons.” What grief researcher Elisabeth Kübler-Ross wrote about dying and death decades ago rings true when observing today’s escalating avoidance and denial around aging and beyond.

The circle of life has always included two non-negotiable forces: life’s beginning and life’s ending. In between those two benchmarks we grow up The fight against time is as old as the and, hopefully, we grow old. hills. Visit the ancient tombs of Egypt or the giant mausoleums of Toronto In our age of “anti-aging,” is it any wonand you’ll experience the same thing: der calmer and more compassionate humanity’s desire to be remembered, voices are having a tough day at the celebrated and honoured. office and at home. Our need to leave a permanent footprint is why funerals have been around forever. Traditionally the older you were, the more you wanted to share and leave behind.

Remember when youth signified inexperience and impulsiveness? Being young meant you were more reliant on family, community and workplace to guide and mentor you. Physical youth indicated you were new to the world Twenty-five years ago younger people, and sometimes foolish with the world, whether grown children or little grand- too. Being older or elderly signified children, listened to the old and blend- experience, graciousness and respect. ed elderly lessons into their young lives. We were once thankful for the in- Today? Not so much. sight shared by people older and wiser than us. As a funeral director, I regularly overhear what people say when “anti-agOlder people have always possessed ing” methods fail in the face of death’s more stories, wisdom and wounds. knocking. “If I die, I want…” has been Irrespective of country or century, el- whispered so many times at funerals ders are the vessels of cultural mem- I’ve lost count. But who’s saying this ory. The old are intended to act and pipedream phrase has changed? “If be received as revered and powerful I die” – as if death may not happen – beacons. Elderly men and women cu- used to be said by children and teenrate the past and guide the younger agers. generation toward a better and more peaceful future. Today I hear middle-aged parents and 80-year-olds refer to death as optional. Think of your grandparents. More than As a society we have become so blindlikely they were forces of nature who ed by the quest for eternal youth that shaped you, your family and how you we’re borderline immature and childsaw the world. ish when dying and death enter life’s story line. 22

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ANTI-AGING

BRAD JONES

Owner, Ridley Funeral Home

Growing older (and looking older) is not wrong and neither is death. There is no one or nothing to blame. Yes, aging can be cruel, heartless and insatiable. And then you have death, which doesn’t negotiate.

By aging gracefully, talking about death openly and honouring our old and dying, we show faith in a future that will not include us. Let us inspire appreciation in the youthfulness that follows us and shine a bright light as we exit life with maturity and grace.

In the face of these eternal truths about the impermanence of life, can we not ... access elderly wisdom that faces life’s Brad Jones is president and owner of localchallenges with patience, grace and ly-owned, commission-free Ridley Funeral Home (3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W) in Etobiresilience? coke, New Toronto, Mimico or Long Branch depending on who you are and how long Every moment we get older. I was you’ve lived in the area.

younger one second ago. You too.

Rather than taking an “anti” stance to the lines and crevices on our faces and bodies, would it not be wiser and kinder to embrace a journey that changes us inside and out? By loving our grey hairs and smile lines, we do what life has always wanted us to do – we honour ourselves.

Brad claims he’s never dyed his hair or used an anti-aging product. You’re welcome to contact Brad by calling 416.259.3705 or by email at: BradJones@RidleyFuneralHome.com

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COVER STORY // 1925 WORKBENCH

Sometimes a story is as much about the place as it is about the people. For 60 years, the N.A. Yorke Machine Co. was a family-owned business operating out of an otherwise unassuming building at 198 Thirtieth Street just south of Horner Ave., set amongst a mix of residential and other commercial properties. This building would became the backdrop for the local success story that is 1925 Workbench. Originally from Vietnam, Rock Huynh and My Le Nguyen both moved to Canada at a young age. My Le’s family settled in Long Branch, where she attended James S. Bell Junior Middle School and later Lakeshore Collegiate. The spark that inspired their business was ignited when the couple bought a tiny fixer-upper built in 1925 that needed, among other things, a barn 24

door. Given their respective passions (woodworking for Rock, art and design for My Le), the pair found themselves designing and building other items for their home, including furniture. In need of a new workshop, My Le and Rock were drawn to the old N.A. Yorke Machine Co. building in Alderwood; My Le’s childhood stomping ground. Using the back as a workshop, the front was eventually transformed into a showroom and studio. The business was aptly named, 1925 Workbench and My Le and Rock began designing and building custom barn doors and furniture for a growing clientelle. Their typical clients include designers and architects, as well as design-conscious homeowners. “Interior design is becoming more and more important to people,” explains My Le. “Our clients value having Cont’d on page 27

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something that was handmade for them,” she continues. “It’s something very special.” Typical solutions for clients include doors that are usually also the feature piece of a space - closets, pantry, or doors for large openings such as dens in condos to turn it into a second bedroom. For My Le and Rock, sourcing local materials is very important. Most of their wood is from Ontario and their metal is sourced from different mills throughout Canada. “We value Canadian production tremendously and it is one of the big rea-

sons we continue to do what we do,” My Le explains.“We are very serious about keeping our products made in Canada.” The pair are excited about their patent for their single track bypass hardware that allows for two doors to slide bypassing on one track instead of the traditional two. The starting price for a standard size door (roughly 36” x 80”), hardware, and installation in the Toronto area is $2,000. ... 1925 WORKBENCH 198 Thirtieth Street My Le Nguyen: 647-859-0595 Rock Huynh: 416-878-1869 info@1925workbench.com Instagram: @1925workbench

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ALL CANDIDATES MEETING: ETOBICOKE-LAKESHORE HOSTED BY LAMP WED, OCTOBER 10TH AT 7PM (DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM)

Meet the Etobicoke-Lakeshore candidates for the City of Toronto election. A chance to ask the candidates questions on issues that matter to you like transportation, affordable housing and poverty. For more information, please call 416-252-6471 ext. 308.

“NATURE’S SANCTUARY 2018” ART EXHIBITION PRESENTED BY: FRIENDS OF SAM SMITH PARK THURS, OCTOBER 11TH (6 TO 8PM) TO THURS, NOVEMBER 15TH

Nature’s Sanctuary will showcase the diversity of wildlife and the beauty of the natural landscape in the park. Along with providing photography, this group is interested in creating public awareness of the role that the park plays in supporting biodiversity and providing natural spaces for public enjoyment. Admission to the reception and exhibition are free. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 12 – 5 pm and Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm. For more information, please email assembly@toronto.ca or call 416-338-7255.

LITERARY READING BY ROBERT ROTENBERG PRESENTED BY HUMBER COLLEGE, LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE WED, OCTOBER 31ST AT 12PM

Hear and meet Robert Rotenberg, author of the Ari Greene mystery novels Old City Hall, The Guilty Plea, Stray Bullets, Stranglehold, and Heart of the City. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 416-675-6622 ext. 4470.

SKATE WITH SANTA SAT. DEC. 1ST, 2018 LOCAL EVENTS HIGHLIGHT

Sam Smith Park Skating Trail

ETOBICOKE LAKESHORE PRESS

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YOUR HEALTH

JONATHAN NHAN

MARIA TERZAGHI

Pharmacist

Halloween is coming up and Christmas is right around the corner. Start the holiday season off right by making sure you are protected against the flu by getting your flu shot at your local Shoppers Drug Mart!

Now that autumn has arrived and the days are getting shorter, we tend to fall back into a more structured routine. Now is a good time to check on your goals, your achievements, and what your next steps are. We can start thinking this is “day one” or keep saying, “one day”.

Whether you’ve been in the area for years or are new to our little community, your pharmacy team is ready to help make sure you get vaccinated in the convenience of your own neighbourhood. Flu shots will be available towards the end of October, so give us a call or drop by to check on our availability.

We as Pharmacists can help you make that decision. Since it’s starting to get colder, it is best to ensure exercise is part of your routine. Once we have that in our schedule, we can move on to the next task. Reach out to neighbours, other parents from school, or a co-worker. Try to set up a day to go for a jog or even a walk with coffee. How do you feel after? Did it help with being on a healthier plan for the rest of the day? Did you sleep better that night? Have your choices changed in any way? If you answer yes to at least one of these questions, it was well worth it!

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Jonathan Nhan, RPh, CDE Shoppers Drug Mart in Long Branch 3730 Lake Shore Blvd W 416-255-5243 / @nhanjonathan www.shoppersdrugmart.ca

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Maria Terzaghi, RPh, CHC Shoppers Drug Mart in Long Branch 3730 Lake Shore Blvd W 416-255-5243 / @4betterself www.shoppersdrugmart.ca