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Dovercourt Rd. “We don’t know what definitively we want to do,” Byrne told the audience gathered at New Horizons Tower at Bloor West and Dufferin streets Monday. “It’s up to you as a community to decide what’s important to you – what makes Bloorcourt a great place to live? What’s missing? What are your goals for new development in the area? What do you want to tell us? The area has been designated mixed-use, which allows for a combination of residential and commercial uses and allows for 16 metres in height, about three to five storeys, city planner Barry Brooks said. >>>character, page 6

West Park health to build six-storey hospital campus Lisa RainfoRd lrainford@insidetoronto.com

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Discussion panel on ‘last mile’ dilemma Rahul Gupta rgupta@insidetoronto.com It’s something urban planners have grappled with for decades: how to improve the last mile of travel between a transit station and home or work. A group of transportation experts sought answers to that very question during the Solving the Last Mile discussion at Ryerson University. The event was sold out for weeks, and even became a trending Twitter topic Tuesday evening. Moderated by broadcaster Steve Paikin, a discussion “unpanel” spent nearly two hours debating solutions on better linking that last mile of transit access. For millions of regional commuters, the answer to the last mile is using infrequent and unreliable transit. Antoine Belaieff from Metrolinx said the agency has to provide significant amounts of free parking at its stations to entice commuters, even though it means swallowing up valuable land

to build lots and requiring significant provincial subsidy for operations. “We have steadily increased parking where we are one of the largest authorities in North America now,” said Belaieff, Metrolinx’s director for regional planning. “More and more we’re running out of land and hitting against physical constraints, such as local roads, which are congested. “Each new space we build in a parking garage is about $40,000...so each time you drive to the station, the government writes a $40,000 cheque to store your car during the day.” Lauren Isaac pushed emerging technology as a potential solution to the last mile conundrum. The San Francisco transportation manager and blogger said Bay Area transit has increasingly partnered with private sector tech companies to provide shuttle or carpooling services. “In the Bay Area we’re living and breathing these tech startups every day,

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and it feels like there’s a new carpooling app every month,” Isaac said. Not only is partnering with tech companies a win for local transit, it also affords the opportunity for data collection on transportation habits to inform future planning, Isaac said. ‘Solutions for improving the last mile will come with better land use decisions than they will from seeking to reduce trip times, argued Ryerson professor Mustafa Haider. “You have to understand

congestion is a sign of economic health,” Haider said. “Detroit solved its traffic issues by going bankrupt.” Haider said the greater concern is the politically driven building of new transit, which has distorted property values, as seen by new housing development near stations pricing out large segments of the population.” To solve last mile and transportation problems, we have to stop politicians from making these decisions, which are really hurting us and the country.”

In spite of Parkdale-High Park councillor Sarah Doucette’s efforts – with support from her constituents – EtobicokeYork Community Council voted against the proposal to reduce the speed limit on residential streets to 30 kilometres per hour. “Despite the evidence that a ward-wide lower speed limit would reduce fatalities, create consistency for motorists and save the city money, a majority of councillors at community council voted to maintain the existing street-by-street approach to speed limit reductions,” Doucette said in her weekly e-newsletter to community members. The councillor thanked everyone who signed the petition, wrote a letter or spoke at the community council meeting Sept. 7. “Our local residents’ associations, (Business Improvement Areas) and community groups were

instrumental in getting this issue on the agenda and I will be taking that momentum forward as we work to take full advantage of measures included in the city’s new road safety plan, particularly in areas near local schools,” Doucette said. Toronto council unanimously endorsed the fiveyear road safety plan with the vision to reduce the number of road fatalities and serious injuries to zero. Using the plan as a guide, Doucette said she has been looking at local schools and surrounding streets to see where safety improvements could be made. These improvements could include new school zone markings, ‘Watch Your Speed’ signs and speed limit reductions. To implement such measures, the councillor said she would work with the city’s transportation services, local school trustees, parent councils and residents. Visit bit.ly/roadsto for details.

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Do gender-based words affect our behaviour? Remember baby Storm? The Toronto baby took the world by storm in 2011 when her parents decided not to reveal her gender to the world for her first years of life. Parents Kathy Witterick and David Stock wanted to let Storm decide what gender to identify with and, five years later, she is a she. What happens when we erase gender divisions? Does going gender-free impact our behaviour? The research is unclear. Lynn Liben, a psychologist at Penn State, studied preschool classes to look at the effects of gender-coded language. She found when teachers lined children up by gender and emphasized gender in speech (“Good morning, boys and girls”) students showed an increase in gender-stereotyped attitudes toward each other and their choice of toys. On the other hand, researchers Kumiko Fukumura (University of Strathclyde, Scotland), Jukka Hyönä and Merete Scholfield (University of Turku, Finland), found no correlation between the pronoun system we use and our gender thinking. In the Finnish language, genders are not differentiated; “hän” refers equally to both females and males, and yet Finns do not think about the gender of people any differently than speakers of English, the researchers report.

It used to be so simple, back in the days of Dick and Jane primary school readers. We learned grammar by memorizing basic rules. Dick was a ‘he’, Jane was a ‘she’, Spot was a dog and together they were … well, they. Turns out, it wasn’t so simple after all. Those clear-cut rules didn’t fit everyone and today those who don’t fit are speaking out, sparking what could be a linguistic revolution. The two-gender, binary world of male and female is shifting. We now have gender-neutral driver’s licences, gender-free washrooms, Toby’s Law enshrining transgender people’s rights in Ontario, and Bill C-16 working to do the same across Canada. And increasingly, people are adopting a cornucopia of alternative pronouns to the traditional he and she. “Gender is not black and white, but language is,” explained Chris Talbot, a female-to male transgender youth from Newmarket. Talbot, 18, prefers to be called he. He spoke with his guidance office in Grade 10 and soon his entire high school had switched references to he.

Today, Talbot is studying at Georgian College in Orillia, making use of gender-free washrooms on campus, readily accepted by his male roommates in his school dorm. “People have been amazing about it, really. I’ve never had a bad experience, no bullying, no judging,” he said. “Maybe it’s because (trans issues) are all over social media, but it has been easier than I thought.” Switching pronouns isn’t smooth for everyone, especially for those who don’t identify as male or female. At 16, Beatrice Vandikas stumbled upon new pronouns being used by an online blogger: fae and faer. “I’d been using they and them not realizing there was anything else. I was elated. I thought, Oh my gosh, that’s perfect! That’s me!” Vandikas had been dating a trans man at the time, dealing with “nasty rumours” in a small-town community, and did not start using those pronouns right away. Now Vandikas is more comfortable using fae (for she/he) and faer (for his/hers/him) – but also less upset when people don’t. Language is constantly evolving, Vandikas said. “It shouldn’t be that difficult, but changes like that are really hard for people, especially when they’re older.”

How you can be gender sensitive ■ If you are uncertain about the gender identity of another person and have to refer to them in the third person, use they or them. ■ It is OK to politely ask which gender pronoun a person prefers. ■ If someone explains they are a trans woman, do not use masculine pronouns. ■ If someone explains they are a trans man, do not use feminine pronouns. ■ If you work in an office that has intake forms, include X or Other (if you absolutely must collect information about gender – but consider that you may not actually need information about gender). ■ If you work in a recreation facility, ensure there are trans-positive policies in place so that gender variant people can use the facilities without harassment. ■ Make sure there are gender-neutral bathroom options in your place of work. Source: Sheila Cavanagh, associate professor, York University

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Chris Talbot is a female-to-male transgender youth. He is studying at Georgian College in Orillia, making use of gender-free washrooms on campus.

Vandikas’ parents, for example, haven’t yet fully embraced the concept. Faer mother once asked faer to help her understand how fae would like her to talk about faer. Fae was encouraged, but faer mother’s use of the pronouns didn’t last – maybe, fae said, because it was such a foreign concept to the older generation, “so I just said to myself, she’s my mom, I’ll deal with it.” Reading that sentence may have been challenging for even the most open-minded readers, but Vandikas, and others who hope the English language evolves, said it’s worth the trouble. Respecting others is more important than being grammatically correct. Words hold power, Vandikas noted, especially when they feel wrong and especially when you have an identity disorder and rely on that perfect pronoun to understand who you are and find a sense of community. “When people say gender pronouns are too confusing, what they

are really saying is they don’t want to take the time to question their assumptions about gender,” said York University associate professor Sheila Cavanagh. Gender is more complicated and nuanced than simple male and female, she said. “The importance of language, and gender pronoun usage, should not be underestimated.” Increasingly, professors at York U. and other North American postsecondary schools ask students to indicate their preferred gender pronoun when they introduce themselves. Some go further, allowing students to register their pronouns in the university computer systems; professors are urged to include their pronouns in email signatures. Alicia Lapointe, PhD candidate at the University of Western Ontario faculty of education, suggested it may be easier for youth, who tend to view gender and sexuality differently. “They’re more fluid and open about it. By high school or postsecondary, it’s too late to unlearn any transphobia or homophobia. Elementary students, in particular, are often bullied because of gender expression.” Lapointe uses nametags that say “please use … pronouns” and introduces herself with: I’m Alicia and I use she, her, hers pronouns. “It’s a way to get people to see that you shouldn’t assume,” she said. “I don’t think we lose anything by acknowledging our wide diversity, or celebrating it. Our society is only better if we celebrate everyone for who they are.”

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e are breaking ground and removing barriers while navigating a cultural shift that has been referred to as the new post-gender era. In a relatively short time period, we have discovered the segregation of the sexes and the use of the pronouns he or she have been identified as obstacles as we welcome transgender people to our table of diversity. The two-gender, binary world of male and female is shifting. We now have gender-neutral driver’s licences, gender-free washrooms, Toby’s Law enshrining transgender people’s rights in Ontario and Bill C-16 working to do the same across Canada. And increasingly, people are adopting a cornucopia of alternative pronouns to the traditional he and she. Like any cultural shift, we are learning through and reacting by altering OuR ViEW listening our language and behaviours to reflect what we’ve discovered. In Hear the short, we are in the midst of a linguistic revolution that will impact voices for many facets of our lives before it ends. change A recent Angus Reid survey had promising results. Nearly 80 per cent of those participating agree Canada should work to accommodate and protect transgender people in society. To better educate our readers, Metroland has embarked on a three-part series that starts today and continues for the next two weeks to explore the linguistic and cultural implications of these changes. You will hear why the change is needed through the voices of those interviewed by reporter Kim Zarzour throughout her series. Studies show 47 per cent of transgender people have either considered suicide, attempted suicide or self-harmed in the course of their lives, according to Sawyer Arnold, director of Trans Inclusion, PFLAGDurham. “By referring to them by the incorrect gender, you increase the risk and add to the emotional distress,” Sawyer said. Proponents of gender-free washrooms cite safety concerns. Statistics show shockingly high levels of sexual abuse and assault against transgender people. For these people, simply choosing which washroom to use can be a daily dilemma. Changes in language and attitude will help. These changes are organic and will take time to evolve. Respect and decency should be foremost in our discussions.

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oday, Mayor John Tory’s executive committee turns its eye to an ambitious and expensive plan – to build a “rail deck” park, which is to say a park built literally on a deck, spanning over the downtown rail corridor from Bathurst Street to Blue Jays Way. It is certainly ambitious – the park would cover 21 acres of rail lands that currently divide downtown Toronto from its waterfront communities, and replace them with a green swathe of parkland that would provide some recreational relief for one of the fastestgrowing communities of tower dwellers in the country. And, oh Lord, it is going to be expensive: more than $1 billion to construct, according to very preliminary estimates, and more than that to secure the air rights from Metrolinx and CN over those tracks that will allow construction to

david nickle the city take place at all. The executive committee won’t be signing off on that at its September meeting – before that it is just a couple of million dollars, to refine the plans and move things along to the next stage. It’s hard to say that the idea of the park is not a good idea. Downtown Toronto is growing into a giant and potentially precarious residential community, made up of individuals and families squeezed into often very tiny quarters, and the real estate is getting swallowed up. Waiting another five years until the population reaches its breaking point, and then trying to acquire large-sized parkland from the remaining scraps could well be even more

expensive or, worse, simply impossible. The trouble is that while the rail deck park is a good idea, it isn’t the only idea that has caught the eye of Mayor Tory’s council. The city is spending about as much as the rail deck park just a few kilometres to the east, replacing the Gardiner Expressway there with another elevated expressway, against the long-term advice of city planners. A few more kilometres to the east, council has committed to building a onestop subway extension into Scarborough that costs as much again. And if the park is to go ahead, all of that – park included – will have to be paid for, almost certainly with money that comes from taxes and other revenues drawn from Toronto’s residents. Perhaps this will provide incentive for Toronto council to take its forthcoming

debate on revenue tools more seriously. The mayor, and a majority of council, have made it clear that property taxes are not a candidate for enhancement – and they’ve also made it clear that they don’t want to see the city sit still when it comes to improving and expanding its infrastructure. We should have parks. We should have subways, and light rail. And council has decided that we should have a great elevated highway to aid motorists getting to and through the city’s downtown. But it all leads to a bill that someone will have to pay – and having solidified our aspirations as we have, whoever pays that bill is going to need deep pockets.

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High Park a constant focus for David Allen Photographer marks 50 years in Canada LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Cheltenham, England native David Allen and three of his blokes arrived in Montreal on Sept. 6, 1966 after a seven-day trip aboard the ocean liner Franconia, before boarding a night train to Toronto. At the time, Allen was 18 and the youngest of his friends to leave his family and all that was familiar to embark on an adventure of a lifetime. Arriving in another country, “it was beyond my wildest dreams,” Allen recalled during a recent conversation at the Grenadier Cafe in High Park. “There was nothing for us in England.” With dark tousled hair and each wearing black, gold, and grey Cheltenham Art College

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Photographer David Allen, originally from Cheltenham, England, celebrated 50 years in Toronto this month. At the Grenadier Cafe in High Park, some of Allen’s work from the park adorn the restaurant’s walls.

scarves – even though they never went to college – the four young men resembled a certain English rock band (Beatlemania was at its height at the time). It was an adjustment, to

say the least, adapting to his new surroundings. Allen’s first winter was particularly cruel and its severity, he said, he could not have anticipated. Walking down Yonge Street

wearing only a corduroy jacket, “I remember crying,” he said. “But, I didn’t have the money to go back. My dad said, ‘You’ve made your bed, now live in it.’”

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And so he immersed himself in Toronto’s multiculturalism. Allen became a successful photographer, operating his own studio for three decades. He is perhaps best known for his images of High Park, which he’s been capturing since 2005. They can be seen hanging in the Grenadier Cafe. He also produces greeting cards and an annual calendar featuring his photographs of High Park. He met his wife in 1971 when he rented an apartment in the house she and her sister owned. Allen became a Canadian citizen in 1977 before he and his wife settled in Bloor West Village in 1983. The couple has two grown daughters and love to dote on their grandchildren. Allen marks his 50th anniversary in Toronto this month, a milestone he is celebrating by returning to England to visit family, including two sisters, his older brother, a brother-in-law, cousin, and niece.

The self-described steam engine buff is joining family members for a day-long train trip, among other activities. Certain life events stand out for Allen, such as his first job as a mail boy at the ad agency J. Walter Thomson where he earned $75 a week ($48 net). In 1968, he hitchhiked to California’s Monterey Pop Festival where he recalled hanging out with Canadian singer-songwriter-poet-novelist Leonard Cohen and his then-girlfriend and running across the Golden Gate Bridge singing San Francisco Nights by the Animals. Allen launches his 2017 calendar at the High Park Harvest Festival on Oct. 4. at Colborne Lodge. He will lead an Autumn Splendour Photo-Buff walk in High Park Oct. 16. For further details about these events, visit highpark. org

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she would like to see it “reimagined.” Residents were curious what demographic the proposed mixed-use condo building would target and if it would include affordable units. Byrne said that because of the cost structure of the project it prohibits the inclusion of affordable units. The typical demographic of the condo buyer in Toronto, he said, is mid-20s to mid-40s. “There are lots of ma and pa

shops, ethnic grocery stores and lots of people who work in the arts. I want our neighbourhood to maintain its flavour,” long-time resident Erella Ganon said. Main and Main is committed to “building a good project with contribution to the neighbourhood,” Byrne said. When pressed to share the vision for the property, Byrne said part of the process is coming up with a vision. “The intention of this meet-

ing is to hear what you want,” he said. Bloorcourt is special, residents agreed, because of its diversity and personality, architectural heritage and neighbourhood character. “I’d like to understand how to protect and celebrate the heritage of the area,” Byrne said. Contact Bailão’s office at councillor_bailao@toronto. ca or 416-392-7012 for more information.

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High Park Seed Collecting WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Grenadier restaurant, 200 Parkside Dr. CONTACT: stewards@highparknature.org COST: Free Collect seeds from the native plant nursery and a restoration site. Meet at Grenadier restaurant at 10:30 a.m. All tools will be provided.

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Who Goes To The Park? WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to Noon WHERE: high Park, 1873 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: John howard, highparkwalkingtours@yahoo.ca COST: Free the popular tour returns this year, guided by the paintings and poetry of Warabe Aska’s award-winning book of the same name. Meet at the benches across the road from Grenadier restaurant. French Storytime WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: runnymede Library, 2178 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: 416-393-7697 COST: Free A series for children aged four to eight years old.

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Poetry Saved Our Lives WHEN: 4 p.m. WHERE: Jane/ Dundas Library, 620 Jane St. CONTACT: kara, 416-3941014 COST: Free Ian keteku leads a spoken word workshop.

Green 13 Meeting WHEN: 6:15 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: www. green13toronto.org COST: Free Green 13 is a group of Ward 13 residents concerned about the impact humans are having on our climate and environment.

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Junction Seniors Gathering WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE:

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The StreetKnit Project WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416-393-7692 COST: Free Put your knitting needles together and help keep someone without a home warm this year. Step-Parent Support Group WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Swansea town hall, 95 Lavina Ave. CONTACT: Leah, 416-6693785 COST: Free Share your experiences and ideas, give and receive advice, vent or make new friends.

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Swansea Duplicate Bridge WHEN: 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Swansea town hall, 95 Lavina Ave. CONTACT: 416-655-4774 COST: $5 Bring a partner or contact organizers for one. Ensemble Topaz WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416-3937692 COST: Free A fusion of turkish, Jewish, Central Asian, Indian and Middle-eastern songs and dances.

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TACT: 416-393-7671 COST: Free heritage toronto plaque unveiling at 1 p.m. Architect Alec keefer leads a walk “A Veritable treasure trove: the high Park Neighbourhood” at 1:30 p.m. Quintessential Bellydance WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Jane/Dundas Library, 620 Jane St. CONTACT: kara, 416-3941014 to register COST: Free Dancer evyenia karmi will be offering a glimpse into the exotic world of bellydance. Participants will observe and learn a short choreography with movements from her book.

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Solution: They started a yearlong advertising campaign in the Etobicoke Guardian in June to build their brand and presence in the community. Wild Birds Unlimited advertised a coupon offering a free bag of birdseed to get new customers in the door. 102 coupons were redeemed within a week, 60 of which were new customers. While redeeming their free bag, coupon users in-store spending totalled more than $1000. “We wanted to let the community know we’re the local birding experts in Etobicoke and get them in the door with our seasonal promotions. We’re finding the newspaper a great way to accomplish it all.”

HOT lanes receive lukewarm response A road toll advocacy group is lukewarm on the province’s first HOT lane. The high occupancy toll lane was recently introduced along the QEW, between Burlington and Oakville, charging single-occupant drivers, who have signed up, a fee for use. The lanes remain free for carpooling provided vehicles contain at least one passenger. It will cost $180 for three months’ HOT lane use, but Transport Futures doesn’t believe it’s enough to persuade people to get out of their congestion-causing cars and onto public transport. In an email, the group that organizes the annual Transport Futures road pricing conference, points out HOT lane use will cost $3 maximum for two-way daily use – less than half that of equivalent trips made on GO Transit. The group wants HOT lane costs to jump to $6.45 a day, equal to the current daily round-trip GO fare.

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ETOBICOKE LOT Brick Bungalow on a Large 36 x 150 Ft Lot in Sought After Quiet Pocket, Opportunity for Renovators, Contractors, Builders, Nestled Amongst Million + Rebuilds/ New Homes, Steps to Great Schools, Golf Course and TTC! Sold faSt for 109% of aSKinG!

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ATTENTION RENOVATORS & BUILDERS!! Charming Detached Bungalow Located On Large Lot!! Renovate To Suit Or Build Your Dream Home. Large Driveway. Great Location Close To Schools, Parks, Transit And Amenities. Amazing Opportunity! Sold in 1 WK for 106% of aSKinG!!

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Transform Chiropractic............................................. D Hammerich Chiropractic Clinic................................. P Bloor West Village Chiropractic................................. G Goodlife Fitness ....................................................... D Old Mill Toronto........................................................ D Sears....................................................................... D Mai Ling Tong .......................................................... S Snap Fitness............................................................ D System Fitness ........................................................ D Dna Fitness.............................................................. P Humber College Lakeshore ...................................... D Meals On Wheels ..................................................... D Kwik Copy ............................................................... D Ryerson University ................................................... P Home Instead .......................................................... P Print Three............................................................... D Seneca College........................................................ P The Joy Clinic .......................................................... D U of T....................................................................... P Nexus Printing, Copy, Designs.................................. P Putting Edge ............................................................ D Weston Golf and Country.......................................... P Hypno Healing Institute ............................................ D Oxford Learning ....................................................... D Toronto Public Daycare ............................................ D Hypno Healing Institute ............................................ D Cuias Immigrant Services and Linc English Classes . P Goodlife Fitness ....................................................... D Meloche Monnex ..................................................... D Kingsway College .................................................... P Ryerson ................................................................... P Bloor West Dental .................................................... D Pc Financial Insurance Broker Inc ............................ D Vert Casa ................................................................. P Bloor West Dentistry ................................................ P Td Canada Trust....................................................... D Dr. C. Poon Woo ....................................................... P Personal .................................................................. D Rbc.......................................................................... P Royal York Dental..................................................... G Mai Ling Tong .......................................................... D Buduchnist Credit Union........................................... G Dentalx .................................................................... S Dr. J. A. Mummery Dentistry..................................... S Scotiabank............................................................... D Complete Balance Health Centre.............................. P Scotiabank............................................................... G Bank of Montreal ..................................................... S Swiss Chalet............................................................ D Bloor Jane Denture Clinic......................................... D Diamond and Diamond ............................................ D Stephenson’s Rent All .............................................. D Humble Beginnings.................................................. P Mad Mexican........................................................... P Old Mill Toronto........................................................ D New Orleans Seafood Steak House .......................... G Mitchell, Bardyn & Zalucky LLP................................ P Dundas Street Grille................................................. G Young Drivers of Canada.......................................... D Suzanne McClennan ................................................ G Tapestry Village Gate ............................................... D Caa.......................................................................... P Esso Kipling............................................................. D Tender Touch ........................................................... P All Star Driving......................................................... G Future Bakery .......................................................... D Nutri-Lawn .............................................................. D Bloormill Shoes and Leather Repair ......................... D

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Bloor West Music Studios......................................... D The Kingsway Conservatory..................................... D

Toronto General ....................................................... P Mai Ling Tong .......................................................... D Deb Allan ................................................................. D Sick Kids ................................................................. G Complete Balance Health Centre.............................. D Doreen Hayes School of Dancing ............................. D

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Capucci Salon & Spa................................................ G Dr Nolfi Paterson Optometrists................................. D Goodlife Fitness ....................................................... D Dna Fitness.............................................................. D Beaulieu Vision Care ................................................ D Listen Up ................................................................. D Bloor West Optometry .............................................. P Bowlerama .............................................................. D

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Grillway Restaurant.................................................. D Kingsway Fish & Chips............................................. D Astoria..................................................................... P Red Lobster ............................................................. P Jimmy The Greek..................................................... P The Big Fat Greek .................................................... P The Keg ................................................................... D Tulip ........................................................................ P Loblaw’s Superstore ................................................ D No Frills ................................................................... D Sweet Potato ........................................................... P Edo.......................................................................... D

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Rona........................................................................ D Sewing World........................................................... D Four Seasons........................................................... D Pottery Barn............................................................. P Pollock’s Home Hardware ........................................ P Walking On a Cloud.................................................. D Aldo......................................................................... P Living Lighting ......................................................... D Jewel Envy .............................................................. D People ..................................................................... P West Toronto Paint ................................................... D Crawford Jewellers.................................................. G Toronto Eaton Centre ............................................... D Cloverdale Mall........................................................ D Monarch Paints........................................................ P Sherway Gardens..................................................... P Cam Painters ........................................................... G Hudson’s Bay........................................................... D Hers Lingerie ........................................................... P Canadian Tire........................................................... D Victoria’s Secret....................................................... P Running Room ......................................................... D National Sports ........................................................ P

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Hudson’s Bay........................................................... D Sleep Country .......................................................... D Mastermind ............................................................. D Toys ‘R’ Us............................................................... P Ikea ......................................................................... P Smart Roofing Inc. ................................................... D Smart Roofing.......................................................... P Pottery Barn............................................................. G Avenue Road Roofing............................................... G Hudson’s Bay........................................................... D Bmv Books .............................................................. D

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Lowes...................................................................... D Big Carrot ................................................................ D Ascot Home Improvement........................................ G Foods For Life .......................................................... P Repeat Boutique ...................................................... D ZP Construction ....................................................... P

Caplansky’s ............................................................. D Astra Famous Deli.................................................... P A Dark Horse ........................................................... D The Home Improvement People ............................... D Adt .......................................................................... D Merlot...................................................................... P ZP Construction ....................................................... P AlarmForce .............................................................. D The Beet.................................................................. P Long & McQuade ..................................................... D Life Is Sweet............................................................ D Kao’s Music Centre .................................................. P Vacuum Depot ......................................................... D Swan & Firkin .......................................................... D Swiss Chalet............................................................ D Wingporium ............................................................. P Sunset Grill .............................................................. P Marcelo’s................................................................. G Dundas Street Grille................................................. G Dundas Street Grille................................................. D Il Fornello................................................................. D The Beet.................................................................. D Kingsway Fish & Chips............................................. D Queen Margherita Pizza ........................................... P McNie’s Fish and Chips............................................ D Mad Mexican ........................................................... P Sweet Pete .............................................................. D Dixie Outlet Mall ...................................................... D Skis and Bikes......................................................... P Value Village ............................................................ D

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The Brick ................................................................. D Lennox .................................................................... D Sears....................................................................... D Islington Nurseries................................................... D Loblaws................................................................... P Plant World .............................................................. P Rona........................................................................ D Ascot Home Improvement........................................ G Gib San Pools........................................................... D ZP Construction ....................................................... P Golf Town................................................................. D Sarah Richardson .................................................... D Blinds to Go ............................................................. D Ascot Home Improvement........................................ P

INDIaN RESTauRaNT

Ichiban .................................................................... D Mandarin ................................................................. P Congee Queen ......................................................... Queen Margherita Pizza ........................................... D Wok of Asia.............................................................. Vesuvio’s ................................................................. P Dominos .................................................................. G Lindt........................................................................ D Pizza Nova............................................................... S Laura Secord ........................................................... P Pizzaiolo .................................................................. S Coco Crafted Organic Chocolates............................. P Nadia’s Chocolates .................................................. G Daniel Le Chocolat Belge ......................................... G Swan and Firkin....................................................... D Shakey’s.................................................................. P Bryden..................................................................... G Starbucks ................................................................ D Henry Viii Ale House ................................................. G Caboose Coffee House............................................. P Tim Horton’s ............................................................ P Haven...................................................................... P Caplansky’s ............................................................. D Dundas Street Grille................................................. P

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End of The Roll......................................................... D The Pickle Barrel...................................................... D Curry Twist .............................................................. D King Catering........................................................... G Bombay On The Lake............................................... P Bettenhaus Drapery & Bedding Centre ..................... D Aphrodite Cooks ...................................................... P Gem Windows & Doors ............................................ P Campo..................................................................... D Swiss Chalet............................................................ D East Side Mario’s ..................................................... P The Ugly Duct .......................................................... D Nando’s ................................................................... G

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