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THIS ISSUE'S MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLISHER TAKES YOU ON A TRIP TO A HIDDEN GEM IN THE HEART OF THE ATLANTIC: PICO, AZORES, PORTUGAL. ALLOW DAVID TO BE YOUR GUIDE ON WHAT HE DESCRIBES AS A "MUST-VISIT" DESTINATION FOR LEISURE, CULTURE AND ADVENTURE. HI THERE, IF YOU are reading this message you are perhaps curious about what's next for Top Choice Media Group, or perhaps you are searching for accurate information on local businesses. Regardless of your reason the important part is that you are using a platform (the magazine) to educate yourself and that's what we, at Top Choice Media love to be able to provide - a trusted and accurate platform where one can go to when in need of a reliable service or product in your city. I am taking this opportunity to tell you a story that perhaps may help you reach your next goal, regardless if it's personal or professional, hopefully this story has
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the power to spark up your intuition and who knows it may even lead you to act differently and therefore achieve new results. It all started with a decision that I made to search for a place to recharge the intellectual and emotional batteries of some members in the Top Choice team (including myself ), to prepare them for the greatest night of the year, the Top Choice Awards Gala. To find the perfect place, I thought of some factors that could lead to the most recharging time away. "Nature", was the first thought, since we are a sample of it. Then it was "challenge", since humans need to keep stimulating willpower to keep Continued on page 8
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Continued from page 6 going. Lastly it was "new places", since it brings the team together, and after typing those words online, Pico, one of the Azores islands shows up on the screen of my computer. It was a match made in heaven, love at first site, we booked it and flew six people to paradise on earth. After a five hour flight and connection on a small plane we arrived in Pico Island. As I stepped foot on the ground I could clearly feel the magic. It’s nothing like one is use to dealing with on a day to day basis, it actually made no sense at all! Seeing three gorgeous Islands popping from the ocean, in a perfect triangle looking at each-other, the umbilical cord between them is felt as if you could talk with the people from the other islands; yet the silence is almost absolute. You know that feeling you have when you go inside of a church?! That respectful silence for the unknown is everywhere, however we were in "holiday mode" so we tried to break the silence multiple times just to find ourselves pulled back to the ground again and again. Multiple times we found ourselves laying down anywhere looking up to the infinite with wonder painted on our faces. The locals spoke with us like they knew us for a long time, the food is as organic as
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organic can get. The ocean dances, bringing back and forward messages of love and hope at the tip of its waves to each "black beach�. Yes, black beaches! All 9 islands of Azores were formed from GIANT volcanoes. No picture does it justice and there is no way to explain what it is like walking on lava that froze in time when the ocean said hello, and formed shapes where you may lose your mind trying to make sense out of it.
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As the main attraction is to climb Pico, yes climb a volcano, I booked it and the anxiety set in. No one could fall asleep and next morning at 5 am we had a taxi picking us up to take us to the main point where a regulated climb to the top of 2351 Meters starts. Its recommended for anyone that still feels that life is much more than just the everyday routine of work and family, but only if one has no major health issues or bad knees or ankles. Regardless of the
recommendations, unprepared, we gave it a shot. After a brief intro from the climbing experts of the mountain we realized what we were in a worse position than we initially thought. Not enough water they said, not enough food (we only had one bottle of water and some snacks)! They go on explaining that the average climb takes 3 to 4 hours up and 4 to 5 hours down. At this point a sense of realism hit us in the face and I had my team staring at me with a "you did this to us" face! Acting like everything was under control, I shouted, lets go people! As we hit the first 20 set of
few of the other people that were climbing with us started to stop and go back... some had weak knees some got hurt in the ankles, until one of us also was obligated to stop as well due to ankle pain. That's when we started to actually get worried and fear started to creep in. At this point our mountain guide Manuel Goulart, approached the team and gave us the 1st mountain lesson. He turned to our team member that felt the ankle pain and said "don't listen to them, listen to yourself, you are the only one who will be dealing with your choice". To the rest of the team
on a low Kawai Leonard type of laugh that still echoes in my head until today "Haaaa ha haaaa", following with "you are already there" and we started to think “wow, this mountain guy really likes to see us in pain.” Repetitively the same hopeless feeling to ask again would arise and fade away, like ocean waves that never stop coming to shore, and we finally got it - there was no point in asking or even thinking of it. Every stop started to become more and more silent as the answer was always, coming from within, in the form of steps, sweats
"The simple realization that each one of us, regardless of our position on the mountain, bottom, middle or top, had to find their own way to deal with their circumstances."
stairs leading us to the beginning of the first climbing area, we started to laugh out of despair, because at that moment we knew we were going to feel pain unknown to our mind, body and soul! There are no words to describe what it feels like. It’s a “must do in order to understand” type of thing and there are endless videos online showing it, but none will prepare you to look at the beast in the eye. After the 1300 meters point a
he said, "don't encourage him to do anything that will hurt him further as you will feel that pain in your conscious later on, and right now he is okay"; I was confused at first, as I was under the impression that a team should "motivate and push" for each other to keep going at all times. Right?! Well, I learned the first mountain lesson, "sometimes motivating for your team member is giving space and allowing nature to do it's thing, one step back two steps forward". And just like that, we kept going up searching for the Top view, not realizing that what we were actually searching for was already deep inside of us. The mountain has many climbing areas with different terrains and between them our guide would stop us for a couple of minutes so we could drink and pause to renew energy. After 3 hours we started to ask Manuel like little kids on a road trip "are we almost there?" and the answer came
and looks of despair. We would look back to see how far we have come, we would look forward to see how much we still have to go and none of it mattered. Some members of our team and from other groups were far ahead of us and just like that my second powerful lesson from the mountain arrived, this time from within a sense of comfort. The simple realization that each one of us, regardless of our position on the mountain, bottom, middle or top, had to find their own way to deal with their circumstances, and no one should compare themselves with another because we’re not in the other one’s circumstances. After the four longest hours in my life, we arrived to the top, where I was left speechless from the view, and for a moment felt like I was gone. But out of the blue sky a breeze of wind whispered in my ear and brought me back to learn my third Continued on page 10
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MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLISHER
Continued from page 9 mountain lesson - "the top view and feel is incredible, but the climb is where change and transformation happens within." In other words, the top view gives you great external perspectives of people and surroundings, however the climb offers you a deep dive in to your true core, your real self, the one you were born as, not the one family and society transformed you in to! After some photos and videos we got set to start our journey down to real life where our comfort zones await us and we could again pretend everything is under our control. Yes, I assumed that the way down was going to be easier than climbing up, and with that assumption again a sense of comfort arrived creating an illusion that we were controlling what was happening. But every step, every breath, every rock, and every fall, made me realize that the worst was yet to come. Two hours and a half into descending, I got asked by Manuel (our top notch guide) to remain at the back of the group, “like a wolf pack,” he said, “I’ll set the pace at the front, the weaker ones would stay in the middle and
you will be making sure no one gets left behind.” At first I was happy, I could be of service! Quickly I started to get upset and in a state of anxiety as the group was going so slow compared to the pace I had in mind. And the repetition of this tough emotion was what led me to realize that it was best to create no expectations, allow things to happen and trust the process. After a total of 9 hours we arrived on the 20 set of steps that lead us to the house where everything started and the feeling was overwhelming, rain, sweat and tears were mixing in my face and the final lesson arrived from the mountain "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together!" Hopefully this story helps you understand the reason why you are reading it in the first place! Top Choice Media is a platform ready to help you find trusted experiences. One person’s experience is a lesson to learn from and we highlight only places who have proven to provide great experiences. It’s essentially up to you and you alone to look out for those highlighted experiences and make the best out of it, no one can do it for you and please remember
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to report those experiences to us so we can help others find them. To Top Choice Award winners, just like the mountain is the platform one can choose to use and apply the lessons to reach our goals, the Top Choice Award is a platform one can use to apply the business lessons to reach new goals. But remember, many of the local people in the island never climbed Pico mountain, it’s their choice and perhaps everything they need is at the black beaches. Just, make your Top Choice!
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Family Law Firm of 2019 in Ottawa
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Honour Isn't Given …It's Earned DAVIES LAW FIRM
avies Law Firm d e l i ve r s r e s u l t s. The law firm has been voted the top family law firm in Ottawa for the sixth year in a row. This prestigious award is reflective of the public recognition of Davies Law Firm’s persistent representation and protection of their clients’ rights in family law matters and its ability to achieve successful outcomes for its clients. At Davies Law, the focus is always on advancing and protecting the rights of the client. Clients can be certain that their concerns will be addressed promptly and professionally. The fact that Davies Law has been chosen once again for the Top Choice award for Family Law Services illustrates that clients of Davies Law appreciate the quality of service that the firm delivers. Tanya Davies is the founder and principal lawyer at Davies Law Firm. She is responsible for the firm’s day to day operations and overall case management. Tanya Davies approaches every case with a caring and open mind, combined with a strong desire to advocate on behalf of the client. Her goal is always to achieve the most effective and beneficial result for the client. Her experience, creativity and legal knowledge make this goal a reality. Tanya obtained a degree in Psychology before turning to a career in law. She
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obtained her law degree from the University of Ottawa in 2003 and was called to the Bar two years later. She has successfully operated a family law practice in the Ottawa area since then. She has taught family law at the college level and has published articles on family law issues. This year, she will be appearing on the CTV network as a legal expert, to provide her views and analysis on family law issues. Tanya’s practice is focused solely on family law. She is dedicated and committed to working hard for her clients. She understands the stress and emotional upheaval that family law proceedings cause, and she works hard to guide her clients through the legal minefield that is family law. Her educational background is psychology enables her to consider each file from a unique perspective and to analyze the motivation behind the behavior of parties following separation as well as their legal positions. Tanya’s approach to family law is always to make sure that the client is fully aware of his or her options. She will give open and honest advice. If a matter can be resolved, amicably by negotiation, she will pursue that route. But if the matter needs to be litigated, then you will find in Tanya Davies a forceful, persistent advocate for your rights. Rest assured, Tanya will advance your position with skill and passion. Her goal is to achieve a successful outcome for you. She will fight for your rights. At the same time, she will make sure that you understand the process and are not left in the dark. Legal proceedings
are always stressful. Tanya will let you know where you stand at every stage. And she will stand by you. Tanya Davies understands the legal system. She knows family law and, like the skilled practitioner that she is, she will give you competent, effective service. When it comes to family matters, an experienced family lawyer is not only an asset: it is a necessity. The legal professionals at Davies Law are equipped to take on the challenges that family law cases often present. Davies Law Firm has achieved its reputation as a very successful family law firm thanks to hard work, professionalism, skill and a commitment to provide a superior level of professional service. This year, to meet an increasing need for quality legal representation in the area of family law, Davies Law Firm will be opening an office in downtown Toronto. Davies Law Firm’s expertise will now be available throughout the Toronto region. Tanya Davies and her legal team look forward to continuing to provide strong, effective representation on behalf of family law clients in this new market.
(613) 688 - 0462 275 Slater Street Suite 900 Ottawa, On K1P 5H9 daviesdivorcelaw.com
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Voted Top Choice Indian Restaurant of 2019 in Mississauga
The Legacy of India
FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A TRULY UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE DINING EXPERIENCE, ‘THE MAHARAJA’ IS A MUST VISIT
AN IDEA, A UNIQUE concept and the love for Indian food culminated into what now stands as ‘The Maharaja’. The word ‘Maharaja’ which means ‘Great King ’, conjures up a vision of splendor and magnificence. A unique dining experience that showcases India’s legacy of hospitality over hundreds of years. Inspiration for ‘The Maharaja’ is drawn from an era, reminiscing over the Royal Grand Banquets and fanfare of the yesteryear Kings, - ‘Mighty Mughals’ of Avadh, ‘Noble Nizams’ of Hyderabad and the ‘Magnificent Maharajas’ of Punjab and ‘Royal Rajputs’ of Rajputana, a collation of note worthy dishes from the kitchens of the Golden Era. The story book menu is divided into four regional cuisines found in India which have been influenced by various ingredients and flavours of a variety of countries including Greece, West and Central Asia and Persia. There are a number of shareable dishes and entrees highlighting the unique flavours of each
region through Awadhi cuisine, classic Hyderabadi cuisine, Punjabi cuisine and Rajputana cuisine. Since its inception in early Feb 2016, the family owned restaurant has won numerous awards including the winner of the ‘Top Choice Awards’ for three consecutive years in a row and have been voted ‘The Best Indian Restaurant’. The owners, Jehangir Khan along with his wife Sheryl Serrao and father Kekky Khan personally manage every aspect from service to the daily operations. Executive Chef & General Manager Praveen Chilkuri, along with the owners have put together a specially curated menu for an amazing dining experience. Mr. Kekky Piroze Khan’s extraordinary career spans over 45 years with an unparalleled track record of inspired leadership, innovation and profitable results for some of the Worlds leading hotel chains. He is a Hotel & Management graduate from India and Corporate Member of HCIMA (Hotel
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& Catering International Management Association). He was also awarded Membre d’Honneur by L’Ecole de Commerce et de Gestion de l’Hotellerie decerne le titre de in 1993. With an unsurpassable passion for the Hospitality industry, Jehangir Khan is the key advisor of this unique concept. Having over 18+ year’s experience in consumer technology, distribution and the retail industry. Jehangir Khan has to his credit, a Hotel Management Degree from the Swiss Hotel Association (SHA) Hotel Management School, “Les Roche’s”, Switzerland. Hotel Industry Experience includes working with the world's most renowned hotel chains across the globe, prior to joining the Tech Industry. Ms. Sheryl Serrao’s core competencies focus on creating engaging and lasting guest experiences. Her love of restaurants and food revolves around the ‘perfect guest experience’. With a Masters in Information Technology, as well as 12+
years experience in brand building and strategic online marketing, Sheryl believes that customer engagement and loyalty is one of the key focus areas of the team. Executive Chef Praveen has carefully studied his craft and strengthened his skills by working for over two decades at the ITC Maurya, New Delhi in the famous Dum Pukht and working with recognized industry leaders, the Marriot in Toronto and until recently, was an instructor at Humber College. The management team has over 85+ years combined experience in food, restaurants and hotels, business management, finance, and marketing areas. The owners have spent over a year in planning and ensuring that every dining experience comes with an unforgettable customer experience and therefore a significant portion of daily resources is geared towards staff training. The Maharaja is an incredibly stunning boutique restaurant inspired by the regal beauty of India's diverse landscape of architecture and flavours. The concept offers a visual and culinary journey through three magnificent palaces of India and a menu featuring cuisine from four different regions in the country. The servers at The Maharaja will take you on a tour of the restaurant as you arrive. The restaurant takes you through a journey of three of India's palaces starting with Hawa Mahal also known as The Palace of Wind, reflects the palace found in Jaipur. The atmosphere exuded is light, graceful and allows natural light in through many windows. The Sheesh Mahal - The Palace of mirrors, also found in the Agra Fort, is elegantly decorated with intricate mirror work on the walls and the centre piece is a gorgeous, crystal chandelier. Lastly, Rang Mahal - The Palace of Colour, reflecting the palace in Agra Fort, is exactly what you’d expect: vivacious shades of colour that reflect the wide array of colors and cultures in India that are presented with a modern, stylish décor. The walls are adorned with recreated original Indian art by a local Mississauga artist, some embellished with gold leaf. From the Grand Crystal chandeliers to the velvet plush seating, the space radiates a nostalgic glow. The ‘Windows of Reflection’ is located in the front of the restaurant and features Jehangir and Sheryl’s personal collection of artifacts from travels across India.
Great attention has been paid to create an ambiance where you are transformed to a regal era with beautiful chandeliers, intricate patterns, royal colors and tufted and plush seating to create an elegant dining experience. Behind the large framed wall art you will find throughout the restaurant are 65” big screen TV’s added with a vision in mind to host corporate gatherings or other popular games for ardent sports fans. The elegantly lit bar located in the center of the restaurant is made of a single piece of hand crafted luminescent honeycomb onyx from Pakistan. Here you will find one of the finest collections of single malts, blended scotch and premium beverages on offer, paired with a hand picked wine list that partners beautifully with the carefully curated menu items. From dishes like the ‘Sikandari Raan’A baby lamb leg slow cooked overnight, served on a bed of fragrant Basmati Rice - a meal actually quoted in the Books of history as the favorite of ‘Alexander the Great’ or the ‘Awadhi Gilwati Ka Kebab’ - which is a mouth melting lamb kebab, pounded to silky smoothness bursting with flavors of the finest spices - made for a toothless Nawab (Emperor), each of the dishes tells a tale of culinary passion of the yesteryears, carefully culminated and presented in a full flair silver service including the traditional bowl of lemon water to clean your fingers after your meal. Each of the menu items are served in copper bowls and unique copper tabletop grills that bring out the unique experience at the restaurant. Wherever possible key ingredients are imported to be able to hone the authentic flavors in these dishes and maintain the authenticity in the recipes. Yellow Chili
powder is imported from Agra, Saffron from Shiraz, Cinnamon from Yemen and Pepper from Kerala. From a coat check upon arrival to the traditional bowl of lemon water to clean your fingers after your meal and everything else in between, the best way to enjoy what the restaurant has to offer is to let your server guide you through this incredible experience. For those looking for a truly unique and memorable dining experience, ‘The Maharaja’ is a must visit.
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"I think the most difficult part of any plastic surgery procedure is coming in for the consultation." Dr. Jonathan Lee MD, FRCSC Medical Director And Founder, Calgary Institute Of Plastic Surgery
Dr. Jonathan Lee CALGARY INSTITUTE OF PLASTIC SURGERY
Taking The First Step WINNER OF THE TOP Plastic Surgery
Clinic in Calgary three years in a row, Dr. Jonathan Lee MD, FRCSC shares his insight on what sets apart the Calgary Institute of Plastic Surgery. We understand that it can be intimidating to take the leap into cosmetic surgery. You’ve thought long and hard about what you want, whether that’s a breast augmentation or a complete Mommy Makeover, but you still have concerns about getting the procedure done.
Under the guise of its parent company LITA Group, CEO Wanda Lee, believes in curating a unique experience whereby patients co-author their treatment journey. Leading with, Love is the Answer (LITA), Wanda understands the courage it takes to come in for a consultation, and works with the Calgary Institute of Plastic Surgery team to deliver the education patients need to feel confident in their decision. "I think the most difficult part of any plastic surgery procedure is coming in for the consultation,” says Dr. Lee, "a lot of people find booking the consultation intimidating, and understandably so, but it is important to realize you’re not alone." By providing a safe and comfortable setting to discuss concerns and questions, he helps remove barriers that may have stopped you from pursuing medical aesthetics or plastic surgery in the past.
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For anyone looking to book a surgical consultation, Dr. Lee has three tips for reducing the intimidation factor to help you reach your aesthetic goals:
BE PREPARED
Do your research, and take the time to find out who your surgeon is, what their qualifications are, and browse their before and after photos and recent reviews. This will help you determine what questions you may have, and give you confidence to move forward with your surgery.
BE SPECIFIC
Many patients come in with a shopping list of things they want to have done, but it is important to prioritize your top three concerns. Bring a photo with you that most clearly demonstrates what you’re looking for and the results you want to achieve.
BE OPENED-MINDED
Often patients are focused on a specific procedure, and during the consultation a better option may be recommended to achieve their desired results. For instance, women considering a breast lift may require an augmentation in conjunction with the lift to achieve their ideal look. When taking your first step through the door at Calgary Institute of Plastic Surgery you can feel confident there is no cookie cutter approach, Dr. Lee will always ensure that your procedure is tailored to you.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Skyview Family & Cosmetic Dentistry CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE FEEL ABOUT DENTISTRY! ACCORDING TO DR.HADDAD, A
healthy smile has to come from within. At Skyview Dental Care, Dr.Haddad has built his practice around treating the whole patient. With over 30 years of experience as a dentist, Dr. Haddad takes a comprehensive approach, believing there is an interrelationship between one’s teeth, body and emotions.
CONNECTION WITH PATIENTS
We believe that to be able to do dentistry effectively the patient has to feel connected to the dental office. Therefore it is important that our clinicians understand the patients’ needs first before the clinical result is achieved. People have different fears, anxieties, in a dental environment. To some there is a needle phobia; to others it is merely the sound of the drill. Therefore understanding these aspects are important before any dental work is commenced. People also have different needs and philosophies. Some just want the essential dental work to achieve a healthy mouth, while others have specific cosmetic needs that they are looking for. Slightly crooked
teeth, as an example, may be a part of a patient’s character and is acceptable, while to others they have to be perfectly aligned. By understanding the person we can achieve the final desired smile.
COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRY
We take patient education very seriously, and to help with that we have a host of visual tools, including intra-oral cameras and digital radiography, to involve patients in the care we provide. People are amazed by what they see in their mouths. It helps make them become true partners in the treatment plan, which is the ultimate goal. While most people emphasize the artistic element of cosmetic dentistry, there are other equally important considerations. We use facial measurements to achieve proportion and balance. There is science behind every beautiful smile we create. We are able to provide a number of dental procedures at the same office without referring to other specialists. This takes years and years of commitment to continuing education and training in different aspects of dentistry.
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We are proud to say that we are able to provide high quality comprehensive treatment for our patients.
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We truly believe that one’s emotions, physical health and dental well-being go hand-in-hand. Therefore being in the right environment is an important aspect of the whole dental experience. Esthetic alluring furniture, Relaxing colors, and soft lighting satisfy the sense of sight. Aromatherapy and the absence of dental odors appeal to the sense of smell. Listening to music, watching shows, or silence, deal with the sense of hearing. Comfortable chairs, massage chairs, neck pillows and blankets, are important for the comfort of patients during treatment.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Vanguard Hair Parlour IT'S NOT JUST ANY EXPERIENCE, IT'S THE VANGUARD EXPERIENCE.
IT’S AN AGE-OLD TALE – when you look good you feel good – and Vanguard Hair Parlour is just the salon to make that happen. It is quality and client contentment that has given the salon it's elevated reputation thus far. Sometimes, a bad day just needs a good blowout, however at Vanguard, they do more than just that. With busy lifestyles becoming more prominent than ever, Vanguard Hair Parlour makes it their goal to ensure their clients experience comfort to the fullest. Vanguard Hair Parlour, is a Redken exclusive salon, specializing in hair colouring and colour corrective services. With a highly trained staff, the salon is able to offer an extensive array of services to meet the needs of a diverse clientele from the utmost exquisite blowouts to deep conditioning treatments, highlights and correctional colour services, the quantity of hair services available is endless. The overall salon aesthetic is chic and visually pleasing to the cliental. With a focus on interior trends, the location additionally establishes an environment that
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allows the client to relax and rejuvenate. To further insinuate the overall environment, the salon has become a family to many of its clients. There is a distinct level of comfort allowing the salon to act as a social gathering for individuals to destress from their daily lives and feel beautiful. The stylists have developed a balance of quality and creativity with beauty in mind. Vanguard Hair Parlour has reached the epitome of salons in Ontario. The salon’s dedication to quality services and client contentment has placed it above others for boundless reasons. For many, their hair acts as a form of security and their initial influence when feeling beautiful. It is important we place it in the hands of experts, good hair care goes a long way. Vanguard Hair Parlour has accomplished just this, they are experts in all the services they offer. Inevitably, the salon is dedicated to bringing creativity, comfort and quality back to salon services. Visit us at vanguardhair.com or see our ad for location and contact.angle-right
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
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Georgian Dental® DENTAL CARE FOR WHOLE BODY HEALTH
Since moving to our new location in Barrie in 2013, Georgian Dental®️ has become the most rated dentist in the Muskoka and Simcoe County on Google. Patients who are part of our dental family love our convenient evening and weekend hours. Our busy moms appreciate that we provide an extensive range of unique dental services that’s often difficult to find under one roof such as dentistry for kids and braces. While our seniors love that they don’t have to go elsewhere for removable dentures and an array of surgical care including implants, wisdom teeth extractions to full mouth rehabilitation. These treatments help patients look and feel 10 years younger and helps them restore their confidence and health so that our patients can live their lives to the fullest. Some of our patients who have high anxiety love that they can get all those treatment options done while they’re asleep! Our patients often rave about how genuinely nice and friendly our team is. We’ve worked very hard to ensure that the culture of our team is driven by our 5 core values; Gratitude, Integrity, Kindness, Engagement and always putting the team
first. We maintain this culture by only inviting staff and patients who share the same values as Georgian Dental®️. Georgian Dental®️ has been in business since the early 60’s and has always focused on the needs of our patients. As we evolve through the years, dental care using digital technology has been part of our DNA with our most recent evolution being the elimination of old fashioned dental impressions and the ability to perform digital teeth scan with sub-micron precision. As a result, our treatment precision and speed for time to delivery of our dental cases has improved one hundred fold and our patients don’t have to gag on goop in their mouths anymore. As examples, restoring a single tooth with a 3D printed, long lasting, metal free ceramic material can now be done in under 1 hour. It used to take 2 weeks! Rehabilitation of an entire mouth is performed in one dental visit with our patients chewing, speaking and smiling again like they used to when they were younger again, whereas similar results would have taken 4-6 months. Giving back to the community is also part of the commitment of our business. In 2005, Dr. Adam Tan started the Smiles
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On Us (SOU) Event that provides free dental care to anyone in need and his efforts are now emulated by doctors beyond Ontario. SOU benefits patients who cannot obtain care through government social assistance programs. In 2020, Dr. Tan and his family plans to go on a mission to an African orphanage to help provide free dental care to members of the African community.
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Function Studios is the largest ladies only, multidisiplinary fitness studio in York Region. Offering over 145 workouts a week! Our small group training takes it to the next level. Where the most talented & trained instructors meet the best equipment! Our spin instructors are tough & encouraging at an intensity level of 10! You will leave dripping in sweat and feeling great!
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Barrie's Top Spa SINCE OPENING ITS DOORS in 1988, Skinsational Day Spa has worked hard to distinguished itself as one of Barrie’s premier day spas offering the finest in traditional and contemporary spa treatments and products. With more than 36 years of industry experience, owner Darlene Price along with her staff of highly trained professional aestheticians, massage therapists, skin specialists, and nail technicians, strive to continually provide clients with the highest quality services offered in a relaxing and restorative setting every time they visit. “We are a full service aesthetic salon that offers facials, manicures, pedicures, massage therapy, reflexology, eyelash and eyebrow tinting,” said Price, adding the spa has recently added a number of new services as well including an IPL for skin rejuvenation, hair removal, micropigmentation for eye liner, powder brows, lip liner or lip blush, microblading and Henna brows. “Brows are the new thing!” Skinsational Day Spa also offers a wide variety of body wraps and glows. The 60-minute Salt Glow treatment is a relaxing option. It exfoliates with sea salt, then rehydrates and remineralizes with honey and essential oils. This is followed by the application of a moisturizing body cream leaving your body glowing with radiance and beauty. Voted Barrie’s Favourite Day Spa by The Barrie Advance’s Readers Choice Awards 15 years in a row, Skinsational Day Spa has received a number of other accolades, including being awarded the Top Choice Award for Top Beauty Spa 2018 and 2019 for the Barrie area, as well as a Consumers Choice Award for 2019. Price credits her long-term staff and their professional and caring attitude for the success of Skinsational.“They are constantly upgrading their education to stay with what is new in the industry,” she said. “They are all very enthusiastic about the industry and what is happening within it and will recommend home treatment products to extend the benefits of your treatments.”
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Spa of 2019 in Barrie
One of the things that keeps clients coming back to Skinsational Day Spa is the warm and welcoming environment they feel every time they walk through the door. “Some places you go in to and it feels very medical and not as welcoming. We are a relaxed place and want to make everyone who comes through the doors feel at home and leave feeling relaxed and renewed and like they can escape from life’s daily stresses and demands.” - Darlene Price Skinsational Day Spa uses only the best skin and body care and can help you with any concerns or questions. You can even take some of your spa experience home with you! Visit Skinsational Day Spa soon and get pampered or pamper one of your loved ones with a gift certificate for any of the phenomenal services. For more information visit www.skinsational.ca
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VOTED Top Choice Montessori School of 2019 in Brampton
Songbirds Montessori School MAKING A DIFFERENCE ONE CHILD AT A TIME!
SONGBIRDS MONTESSORI SCHOOL OPENED its doors in 2004. Since then it
has grown from a small classroom with only 3 children to 5 locations across the GTA serving over 450 families. This significant growth was only possible thanks to the passion, hard work and dedication of our wonderful team. It all started with a childhood Dream and passion of Director, Preeti Paul, who loved children and Education. She always wanted to do something with kids and Educating them. And when the time came to fulfil her dream, her husband Sourav Paul was there to encourage her and help her. Since then they both have been working together towards the same goal of expanding the schools as well as serving the community. Songbirds Montessori
School is proud to provide a safe and stimulating environment for ages 16 months to 6 years. We also offer an Elementary program at our Brampton North location for Grades 1-3. Songbird's is licensed by Ministry of Education and are also proud members of various Organizations like Raising the Bar in Peel, CDRCP, ADCO etc. Our School follows the Montessori Method which is an educational philosophy that was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori over hundred years ago. Dr. Maria Montessori has developed the program by doing detailed observations of each child at work or play. Montessori education promotes the child’s total development and helps children achieve their potential without pressure or competition. Children at Songbirds Montessori Schools are free to challenge themselves at their own pace without feeling ahead or behind. Our teachers provide the children with the tools and strategies to develop important skills and become successful contributors to the community. Children are encouraged to love learning and asking questions. They build confidence and reach their goals through experience. Songbirds Montessori School’s mission statement is “A Secure place of Joyous learning” and we excel in that. Our school respects and welcomes every child and family regardless of their race, religious
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beliefs and cultural values. Our staff is welcoming, caring, friendly, experienced and fully trained in Montessori and/ or Early Childhood Education. Our locations have upgraded, large outdoor spaces and equipment to promote each student’s gross motor skills. Songbirds Montessori Schools are open year-round; we follow a curriculum-based education throughout the year and offer summer camp programs. We arrange field trips for children and put on concerts and holiday parties for parents and extended families to enjoy. We are very pleased to create smaller classroom sizes to enhance learning and provide one on one attention that every child deserves. We are very proud to win the Top Choice Award for the 6th year in a row! Brampton Downtown 49 Wellington Street West Brampton North 2 Fisherman Drive Brampton West 9705 James Potter Road Whitby 293 Michael Blvd Brampton – Ellen Street 8, Ellen Street 1-800-285-1767 songbirdsmontessorischool.com
EDUCATION for life The Songbirds Montessori School is committed to the promotion and delivery of quality childcare. Adhering to a Montessori approach which promotes a child’s total development
Ages: 16 months to 12 years 6 campuses in the GTA: Brampton, Milton, Oakville, Whitby
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Live Life to the Fullest
The search for an experienced team of professionals, state-ofthe-art facilities and high standard of customer service ends here.
lpha Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre was established in 2014 by our clinic director, Pa r m e e t R i s u m , with the principle to always prioritize patient care. He has worked very hard to make the company reach new heights. His motto is “Make the patient live their life to the fullest.” He believes in addition to technical quality
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and clinical care the patient’s recovery process should be compassionate and caring. With great care and planning Mr. Risum has come up with a business that not only caters to patient’s needs but also helps them achieve higher levels of function. At Alpha we treat not the symptoms but the condition itself, we have trained health practitioners who conduct a detailed assessment and also device a foolproof treatment plan that is
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Physiotherapy Clinic of 2019 in Brampton
"We believe if you are not living to the fullest then that is life less lived." individualized for each patient. We treat a wide variety of conditions including but not limited to sports and motor vehicle accident injuries. Our clinic houses an experienced team of experts including Chiropractors, Registered Physiotherapists, Registered Massage Therapists, Chiropodists and Acupuncturists. Alpha Physio uses numerous diagnostic tools that assist our healthcare team assess and analyze your medical condition. With our flexible hours and multiple locations, we are serious about the excellent care that we wish to provide our patrons. We use a personalized approach and often the patients consider us a part of their family. Our Senior registered physiotherapist, Vimarshiny Sundaresan (Vimi), comes highly recommended by all our patients. She has a strong passion and an in-depth knowledge about the industry. She supervises all patient care and often brings out new techniques to handle difficult cases and conditions. She ensures that she and our staff go for continual training and education so best practices and optimal services are delivered to our clients.
Our team of health practitioners regularly update themselves on various new techniques and consult to provide a multidisciplinary approach for patient care. This leads to the best overall treatment plan for our patients. We create a detailed treatment plan that is patient specific, goal oriented and result oriented. With such efficient planning and strategies, we are actively increasing the potential of a quick recovery and long-term prevention. At Alpha Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre, we take pride in our state-of-the-art facilities, kind and loving team members who are eagerly waiting to serve you the best care that is available in the GTA. We offer all kinds of products including custom foot orthotics and custom braces. Custom orthotics are created to support the specific needs of your feet. They assist in restoring balance and alignment in your body by identifying the root cause of your unhappiness: foot function. We work together to correct foot abnormalities by using custom orthotics as they help reduce the issues that cause pressure points to add on muscle strain,
which in turn affects your ankles, knees, hips and spine. Alpha Physio has high quality medical gradient compression stockings and are pleased to offer it to all patients in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. 100% of the materials are made in North America and all of our products meet the quality and medical accuracy standards. Whether it’s mild, moderate or firm support that you require, we have got you covered. At all levels, the concept is set to softly massage the leg muscles throughout the day, using their advanced technologies the stockings help release moisture quickly from the skin to keep you feeling cool and relaxed. Custom bracing helps facilitate a speedy recovery when doing functional activities and also prevent sporting injuries. We also offer ergonomic assessments and corrections to various workplaces. Overall our team motto is to work hard for the patient and strive to achieve a full functional recovery. We believe if you are not living to the fullest then that is life less lived.
Locations in Brampton, Etobicoke, Mississauga and Milton 905-789-0123 alphaphysio.ca
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FINANCE & LEGAL
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Professional Immigration Consulting Firm which professionally assess, prepares, submit and carefully monitor all immigration applications submitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Provincial authorities & Canadian Embassies and Consulates around the world. Wise Advice Canada Immigration is owned and operated by certified Immigration professional Nikhil Rana (PCP, RCIC, B. COM) and he is a Member in good standing with Immigration Consultants of Canada Council (ICCRC). We understand that information regarding potential candidates is available everywhere online, on social media, blogs, friend’s experiences but every individual has a different professional, skills and background, just like their unique situations in life. Therefore, it pays to utilize professional assistance for presentation to Citizenship & Immigration Canada! The difference is in the details, such as our willingness to explore and gather
the distinctive aspects of your life in order to create the best possible representation and picture of you! Wise Advice Canada, with honest intent works towards serving your best interests. We share an uncompromising commitment to serving your interests and ensuring a successful outcome. We outline all our clients to contact us via email or Book their consultations online or by phone to review their case and outline options for them. Our team strives for perfection in all the cases we handle and continue to provide the exceptional customer service. Perhaps this is the reason why we are chosen as the “Top Choice Immigration Services” in Brampton. We are committed to making your dream a reality! It is this passion that drives us to add that little extra to ensure you case is moving in the right direction to achieve your goal. We help you to make Canada your new home! Bienvenu.
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Calgary's Premier Commercial Renovation Company CA LGA RY’S AS T R A GROUP OFFERS total ren-
ovation services, including office towers, tenant improvements, multifamily buildings, and specialty remodelings, like restaurants and schools. Our projects include some of the largest and most recognizable commercial buildings in Calgary. Whatever you need, Astra can make happen. We at Astra would like to thank our Calgary clients and Top Choice for our 2019 Commercial Renovations Top Choice Award. Our clients’ needs are our priority, and we’re proud of our renovations work. It is our greatest achievement that our clients feel the same. We offer striking aesthetics and functional designs—whatever you need, Astra will help you reimagine and rebuild your commercial space. As a total construction service, Astra eliminates your need for multiple contractors. We take care of everything—design,
building, flooring, electrical, custom cabinets, millwork, and so on. This gives us greater control over craftsmanship and budget, saving you time, money, and hassle. Our goal is to finish your project smoothly so you can concentrate on your business. Commercial renovation timelines are strict, and they impact your bottom line. Astra is proud of our reputation for completing projects ahead of time and under budget. Astra remodels retail spaces, which are often restrictive. Astra reconfigures those spaces with designs that are aesthetically distinct and practical. We give your customers a stylish experience and your staff a functional layout. We turn bland, impractical designs into spaces that are inspiring and easy to work in. We build specialized commercial spaces like medical and dental offices, restaurants, research facilities, and laboratories. These
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spaces must meet industry standards that ensure occupant safety. We handle all regulatory requirements of specialized construction projects to ensure your space meets industry requirements. Trust Astra Group with your specialized commercial space. Our project history provides us the experience to meet your specific building regulations. Astra recently completed work on the full renovations of the new Calgary campus for the Visual College of Art and Design (VCAD). VCAD is a private learning institution. Astra was hired to remodel their flagship campus in Calgary to create a cutting-edge
school for VCAD’s architectural and design students. The project was a campus retrofit of a six-story commercial building that once housed an oil-and-gas company. Astra’s 16,800-square-foot remodel included contemporary architectural designs, high tech projectors, inclassroom screens, and data wiring to facilitate student needs. Despite the difficult retrofit, Astra completed the project ahead of time and under budget. We see our clients as lifelong partners and work hard to maintain their trust and respect. Exceeding all your expectations is our priority. Rely on us to put you first. (403) 770-6463 888 - 3 Street SW 10th Fl. Bankers Hall West Tower Calgary, AB T2P 5C5 astra-group.ca
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House of Cars CALGARY'S #1 PRE-LOVED DEALERSHIP…4 YEARS IN A ROW!
A C O M M I T M E N T TO C H A N G ING the way that used cars are sold has
served to engender consumer trust, leading to House of Cars earning the 2019 Top Choice award as the region’s best used car dealership. It’s difficult for consumers to make the right decision for their personal needs due to the pressures and anxiety that comes with car buying. However, House of Cars always strives to deliver a personalized experience, walking clients through every step of the car buying process and delivering a level of transparency that addresses the clients worries and concerns. “We came into the Calgary car market in May of 2012 with a mission to make used cars sales more transparent while helping our clients understand the importance of credit and how to rebuild it,” explained House of Cards owner Justin Klee. “We take a personal interest in each and every customer and try to provide the best possible service.” That personalized commitment actually helps the sales process by focusing on the customer’s needs. It also shows that House of Cars is truly devoted to offering exceptional service no matter the requirement. “House of Cars finds if you offer five-star service at a fair price while educating your client throughout the buying process the sales volume will take care of itself,” he said. House of Cars is very specific in the types of cars that it provides -- though its independence allows it to provide a more diverse range of vehicles than the competition. “We are an independently owned franchise so we carry everything from Lamborghini to Honda Civics,” Klee said. “We cater to every person and only deal in cars typically three years old or newer. Customer service and the overall
"It means a lot that the City of Calgary has chosen us as their favorite dealership for 2019! We will continue to be a positive role model and support our local community." – Justin Klee, Owner ‘boutique’ feel when purchasing a vehicle is what sets us apart from all other dealerships.” Klee shared that the dealership is truly appreciative of the recognition and is committed to continue to work towards building upon the foundation of trust and quality service that has led to the award. “ We would just like to thank the City of Calgary, Top Choice Awards and
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all our loyal customers for helping a local business continue to be numberone another year in a row,” he said. “It means a lot that the City of Calgary has chosen us as their favorite dealership for 2019! We will continue to be a positive role model and support our local community.”
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JEFF KAHANE Founding Lawyer of Kahane Law Office
Kahane Law Office THE LAW FIRM WITH MORE THAN THEIR FAIR SHARE OF FRIENDLY FACES EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, KNOWLEDGEABLE LAWYERS WHO CARE
and reasonable flat rates has allowed Kahane Law Office to blossom from a solo concentration in Real Estate Law to a fullservice law firm providing legal assistance in the areas of Real Estate Law, Civil and Commercial Litigation, Employment/
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knowledgeable lawyers and staff take pride in our high customer satisfaction ratings. Kahane Law Office has claimed the status of being on Top of our competition because we consistently strive for excellence within our company and wish nothing less for yours. Continue reading for useful information for your business.
COMPANIES WITH MORE THAN ONE SHAREHOLDER NEED SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENTS! Shareholder agreements are contracts between two or more shareholders which govern the relationship between shareholders by defining the rights and obligations of each shareholder regarding the management of the corporation and the transfer of its shares. The following are eight reasons why a company should have a shareholders’ agreement:
1) PREVENTION OF LEGAL DISPUTES
When a business relationship begins, they envision a long-term relationship of cooperation and trust. Unfortunately, disputes are bound to arise which can lead to litigation, that is time-consuming, expensive and harmful to a business. A shareholders’ agreement provides a mechanism and framework for shareholders of a corporation to effectively deal with any disputes that arise between the shareholders without proceeding to court.
2) RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF SHARE
Shareholder agreements can prevent shares from being sold and transferred to individuals that are either unknown or have undesirable qualities for current shareholders. These restrictions allow existing shareholders to participate in new offerings and approve new or replace partners of the business that were never contemplated at beginning of the business relationship. One mechanism that is typically in place to protect the interests of both the selling shareholder and remaining shareholders is a “right of first refusal”. A right of first refusal allows a shareholder to sell their shares to a third party, but only if they first offer the same terms to existing shareholders.
3) RESTRICT THE POWER OF DIRECTORS
Typically, business decisions of the corporation are left to the board of directors. In a shareholders’ agreement, shareholders can limit a director’s discretion. This mechanism provides
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shareholders of the corporation with greater control over the day to day operations of the corporation.
4) EXIT STRATEGY FOR SHAREHOLDERS Shareholders may want to exit a corporation for numerous reasons such as retirement, they want to cash out their investment, they simply no longer want to be involved with the corporation or they no longer see eye to eye with the remaining shareholder. A shareholders’ agreement can define the procedure of how a shareholder may exit a corporation. Examples include; a. Shotgun Clause: Allows a shareholder to offer to buy the shares of the other shareholder or to sell their own shares at a specific price. The non-offering shareholder elects either to buy or sell the shares. b. Put Option Clause: A shareholder can force the corporation or other shareholders to buy them out. c. Call Option Clause: The Corporation or shareholder can purchase the shares of a shareholder at any time or after the occurrence of an event.
adversely prejudiced by majority shareholders. Examples of rights include; a. A right to proportionate representation on the board; b. The ability to veto fundamental changes to a corporation; and c. The requirement of minority shareholder consent regarding any major decision of the corporation.
6) MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTION
When a majority shareholder wishes to sell his shares to a third party and exit the corporation, a third party may request that all the shares of the corporation be sold to complete the transaction. In order to provide the majority shareholder with an exit strategy, a shareholders’ agreement can provide the majority shareholder with a drag along right. It can require the minority shareholders to sell their shares to the buyer as well, allowing a majority shareholder to exit the corporation without a minority shareholder blocking the sale.
7) CONFIDENTIALLY, NONSOLICITATION OR NONCOMPETITION CLAUSE
Shareholder agreements can protect the corporation by implementing clauses that protect the intellectual property of the corporation, prevent the solicitation of clients and employees by current and departing shareholders. Further, shareholder agreements can prevent departing shareholders from competing with the corporation.
8) POLICIES REGARDING DIVIDENDS
Shareholder agreements can set out the specific terms as to when or if dividends will be issued. There are many shareholder disputes that arise from this decision. Further, so that all shareholders are treated evenly, regardless of the shareholder class shares they hold, the dividend policy can maintain fairness among all shareholders.
5) SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENTS PROTECT MINORITY SHAREHOLDER
A Shareholders’ agreement can provide protection and rights to minority shareholders they may not otherwise have and are used to prevent them from being
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EDUCATION
Ultimate Dance Company TAKING DANCE IN CALGARY TO THE TOP!
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DEBRA MUDD HAS PASSION, talent and drive – a combination necessary to reach the pinnacle of success. Debra, a dancer, teacher, studio owner and most importantly mentor, has taken the Calgary dance scene to a whole new level. She opened her first studio, Ultimate Dance Company, in Calgary, Alberta in 1996 – this was the beginning of her career and the original foundation of her journey to inspire local dancers. It was in 2014 when Debra decided it was time to add a second location in Calgary. Growing up, Debra always had a passion for dance. Her dance training began when she was four years old and has never stopped, “I started dancing when I was four, all my training evolved, I went to school (post-secondary) for Early Childhood education and wanted to open up a preschool and instead opened a dance studio,” says Mudd. Debra’s education in dance is one that surpasses many, as she is trained in various segments of the art. However, it is ballet where her true forte lies. In addition to attending summer intensives with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet school, Debra has trained in both the Cecchetti and Vaganova methods of ballet and has achieved a number of certifications in ballet, including credentials with the Royal Academy of Dance and British Association of Teachers in Dance. Debra is currently a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance. This nowhere near concludes the list of Debra’s credentials in dance education as she is always pursuing additional training. Presently, Debra also works as a mentor for new teachers, assisting them in gaining their certification with the Royal Academy of Dance.
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DEBRA MUDD Dancer, Mentor and Owner of Ultimate Dance Company
Due to Debra’s expertise and the increased demand for her studios, there is talk about further expansion. “Yes, definitely, I am always thinking and planning.” Debra’s approach to teaching styles differs in comparison to most. She takes a caring approach and focuses a great deal of her attention on her faculty at the studio. The studio is always up-to-date on the latest in dance training and instruction, and Debra makes sure to offer workshops to the students in all dance styles. Ultimate Dance Company has created an environment that goes beyond just dance training and offers opportunities for faculty and students to build lasting relationships. Ultimate Dance Company includes both competitive and recreational dance programs for families with different types of needs. Debra makes sure to offer a wide range of classes for all ages and abilities so that the studio can cater to what people are looking for. In addition to training, Debra takes the time to incorporate dance trips for all her students. Such trips include Disneyland, where most recently, 64 dancers were granted the opportunity to perform on a stage in Disneyland as well as train with Disney professionals. Debra has also made it her goal to ensure her dancers are granted ultimate exposure. Debra hosts three large yearend recitals, where the students can share everything they’ve learned from the past year with all their loved ones. What grants Debra the upper hand in the industry is her true passion for her career, “I love what I do, every day, all day.” Debra has learned an exceptional amount as a dance studio owner for 22 years. Her challenges are few and the inevitable hardships she encounters are turned into learning experiences. “I think if you continue to stay in touch with training and what’s new in the industry and expose yourself to it, there isn’t really much of a challenge.” Debra’s energy is focused on her students, always ensuring that inspiration and positivity are instilled in their instruction each day. Positivity is key when overcoming obstacles and maintaining the calibre of studio that Ultimate Dance Company has become. As a mentor, Debra is constantly encouraging her students to attend workshops, auditions and summer school programs. Debra is recognized for taking the extra time with her students
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I love what I do, all day, every day.”
and defining their needs as dancers. She is determined to prepare her dancers for the path they are destined for, whether it’s personal training for top dance schools located around the world or simply identifying a dance form that best suits them. Because of her extensive experience, she is aware of the demands that top international dance schools place on students, thus allowing her to prepare her students for what will be expected. Debra’s students have done additional training with Joffrey Ballet School in New York City, Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, Boston Ballet School, Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, and Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto. In relation to her personal success, Debra acknowledges her participation with Top Choice Awards, “It has taken my studio to a whole other level.” Being a Top Choice Award winner has granted Debra and her Ultimate Dance Company faculty a leading edge in the city. The community has recognized the achievements of the studio and the benefits it has granted its young students. Also, when considering further studio expansion into new areas, Top Choice Awards has established an exceptional system of brand awareness. For this, Debra is beyond grateful for the future opportunities available to her as a Top Choice Award winner.
It is through the art of dance that Debra has had the opportunity to offer her students an exceptional addition to their extracurricular education. Her efforts and determination shine above all other attributes when recognizing her success as a studio owner. Debra completes every task to her fullest potential and this is a motto she projects upon her students. “There will be ups and downs but don’t give up, keep pushing forward, take every opportunity to learn and train, because there are endless possibilities in the dance world”, says Debra as she shares her most prominent words of wisdom with the Top Choice Awards team. Evidently, through Debra’s personal and professional pursuits she has proven to be not only a mentor, but an inspiration to young dancers everywhere.
403-251-6472 ultimatedanceco.com 2 locations in Calgary 306, 19369 Sheriff King Street SW 19, 4948 126 Avenue SE
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EDUCATION
A Montessori Journey
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE ACADEMY WAS FOUNDED JULY 1998 AS AN ORGANIZATION WITH THE GOAL OF MEETING THE GROWING NEED FOR AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI PRIMARY PROGRAM IN CALGARY
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Montessori School of 2019 in Calgary
By Mrs. Shelley Debaar, Head Directress of Montessori Children's House Academy IT ALL BEGAN WHEN at the young age of 18 when the owner of the daycare that I was working at invited me to move to California for a time and check out this method called "Montessori" I accepted and after about two weeks I was sold and never looked back, I received my Montessori certification in 1987 and continue to learn more about Montessori through the eyes of children everyday. I returned and helped to set up some Montessori environments and accepted a Montessori position at a small Montessori school. After completing six years as a Montessori Directress I knew that I needed to move on and in July 1998 founded Montessori Children's House Academy. I had gained years of knowledge and experience from some very wonderful Montessorians and it was time to give back and to help protect the integrity and tenants of this wonderful philosophy and method as well as working to provide an opportunity for many more children to experience a philosophy and method that I am so passionate about so MCHA campus I opened it's doors in northwest Calgary in the fall 1998 and then in 2002 we opened Campus II in the southeast of the city and in 2009 Campus III opened. It has been my mission over the past 21 years to uphold my Montessori beliefs and as it is not popular to do so, even when it would be so much easier to go with the flow and to fall into main stream of childcare. As time went on it became a family business with my husband becoming very involved behind the scenes and with
repairs, maintenance, renovations, so much more. When my children became teenagers they worked as after school students and now my son is the Campus Lead at Campus III and my daughter works when she is not at university in Campus II. My nephew has also been with me for many years and helps me run the business side. What is our vision for MCHA - that has always been simple- to be the absolute best and true Montessori organization for the parents and children in Calgary, to provide them with the most authentic Montessori program that we possibly can, to create a great MCHA community, to create a wonderful MCHA family filled with the most professional, dedicated, loyal, hardworking team members who believe what I believe and whose Montessori souls shine bright.
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We want to provide children 19 months to 6 years of age to develop a love of learning, to become strong and confident individuals, individuals that will become the men and women of tomorrow. My dream and journey has allowed me to have 50 team members stand beside me, three campuses and 300 families which make up the wonderful MCHA community. It takes a small village to raise a child, I take pride in being one of those villagers. It is an honour and privilege to spend my days with some of the greats of tomorrow. A well prepared Montessori environment is full of beauty and possibilities, exploration and discovery and when it all comes together it is something to behold. To learn more visit montessoriway.ca or see our ad for more details angle-right
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Allow Your Unique Personality To Shine
AT BEAUTY ADDICTS, PERSONALITY IS IS THE DOORWAY TO BEAUTY
VOTED Top Choice Beauty Salon of 2019 in Calgary Located at the heart of Calgary in Victoria Park, Beauty Addicts is a group of hair and beauty specialists passionate about bringing out one’s best look simply by getting to know each individual! It’s easy to see why so many are flocking to Alberta’s latest favorite beauty centre for their next new look. At Beauty Addicts, the team prides themselves on creating tailor-made looks through studying ones “features, characteristics, and lifestyle.” As a result, we see a stunning display of beauty and hair treatments artistically executed for BOTH men and women! Every single beauty or hair treatment session is carefully planned and executed skillfully by Nathali and her team, Hala, Jay, Paige and Andrew. Even after getting to know you as a person, preferences for styling, color, length are all taken into consideration before treatment. In case you’re wondering, you can rest assured you’ll only have beauty aficionados handling your delicate hair, facial and skin. Despite being a small boutique beauty treatment centre, their portfolio is unparalleled. From weddings, commercials, runway, music videos, editorials and even film, Beauty Addicts have brilliantly handled every need and every situation imaginable! The team has a collective 4 years under their belt having spent decades learning how to sculpt and manipulate hair to
single hair or beauty product and styling technique used are carefully handpicked by the expert team assuring one of receiving only top quality treatment. If that wasn’t enough, Beauty Addict’s eyelash extension service uses their own specially sourced and developed materials, guaranteed to be safe and of the highest quality! “Great pride comes from knowing that our clients walk out with refreshed confidence having received only top tier treatment and lasting, A-grade materials.” said team leader Nathali, who is also a certified eyelash extension educator/ technician! And bespoke beauty treatment doesn’t have to break the bank either. Promotions run regularly on specific services offered, typically lasting a month and their treatment results even longer!
Their services include: Beauty&Hair
lasting perfection, reverse hair mishaps, unsatisfactory hair color, and most importantly, curating the right beauty treatment experience to fit who you are and bring out your best! Whether you’re done with simple cut, blow-dry or a long layered cut, hair isn’t the only thing you’re going to want done. After treatment, get ready for your glorious locks to be further embellished with the right colors, lash extensions, cosmetic tattooing and make up for the complete perfect look! Besides being firm believers in ensuring haircut, colour, makeup and lash extensions complement clients’ facial features and lifestyle. Nathali and her team’s work philosophy strongly value the personal relationship between stylist and individual. Expect to be thoroughly and intimately understood by the Beauty Addicts upon making an appointment to the time you walk out of the studio! Calling the Beauty Addicts “meticulous” would be an understatement. Every
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So whether you’re looking for a reinvigorating new look or a one-off makeover to wow the crowd at a social event, Beauty Addicts is your go-to place!
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A Black Belt is a White Belt That Never Gave Up MEET SUMMIT MARTIAL ARTS, FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 2014
SUMMIT MARTIAL ARTS was voted 2017, 2018 and 2019 Top Choice Martial Arts School in Calgary. We are a small, family run martial arts school. We started with humble beginnings in 2014, working out of a community center with no mats or equipment. Over the past 5 years, our school has established a solid reputation
in the Alberta martial arts community by adhering to tradition and displaying the utmost sportsmanlike conduct. We pride ourselves on maintaining a high standard of learning for our students and teaching the principals of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and indomitable spirit. Our students feel satisfaction
We know that if we GAIN TRUST we will GAIN A CUSTOMER, but if we LOSE TRUST we will LOSE A CUSTOMER forever. - We promise to treat our clients’ trust with the utmost respect. - We will work with integrity and honesty and never perform unnecessary repairs. - We promise to deliver quality repairs backed by top quality equipment and the best technicians.
10% OFF FOR YOUR 1ST VISIT CALL US: 403-547-7771 WWW.KNIBBEAUTOMOTIVE.COM INFO@KNIBBEAUTOMOTIVE.COM 160 CROWFOOT WAY NW, CALGARY, AB T3G 4M4
and pride knowing they have earned their belts. In today’s day and age, our kids are constantly “plugged in”. That is why being physically active is so important. Martial Arts is a great way to improve strength, endurance and overall fitness level. It also teaches real life self defense skills, fosters self discipline, instills self confidence, and teaches important social skills like being part of a team and fair play. Being surrounded by positive influences has a tremendous effect on mental health and well being. These early experiences set the tone for healthy habits and leave a lasting impression on the youth of today. Our greatest joy has been watching the students at Summit grow as young persons and as martial artists. We are humbled and grateful for all the tremendous support our families have shown us over the years. At Summit, we truly are a martial arts family.
(587) 583-5425 12204 40th St SE Unit 32 Calgary, AB summitmartialarts.ca
What does the New Property Division Legislation Mean for Alberta Families Going Through a Separation? By: Katie Ayer, articling student with RESOLVE LEGAL GROUP, and Cyndy Morin
DID YOU KNOW THAT there is currently no legislation in Alberta to regulate the division of property between unmarried couples? This means that separating couples have no statutory guidance on how to split their assets, which can result in more animosity and lengthier court proceedings. Thankfully, this is about to change. The Family Statutes Amendment Act, 2018 received Royal Assent on December 11, 2018, and will come into force on January 1, 2020. This legislation will make significant changes affecting how judges and other decision-makers make orders dividing family property, and
will help unmarried couples make agreements dividing property. The Matrimonial Property Act, the current law in Alberta, applies only to married couples. It will become the Family Property Act and will apply to both married couples and to unmarried couples who qualify as adult interdependent partners. If you need any guidance in navigating the new legislation around the division of family property in Alberta, please contact RESOLVE LEGAL GROUP’s client support coordinator, Deanna, at 403-2292365 to set up an appointment to speak with one of our knowledgeable lawyers.
1-866-RESOLVE 318 11th Ave SE, Unit 440 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0Y2 resolvelegalgroup.com
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HOME SERVICES
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TOP QUALITY SERVICE FOR OVER 20 YEARS. MEERKAT ROOFING & EXTERIORS
Ltd. is a company that has continued to grow and improve because of our dedicated customers who have taken the time to publicly acknowledge us by writing great reviews across several online platforms. Our customers are happy to tell others why they would choose us again! We believe this is because we are not just a roofing company, but a company that is built on integral values and commitment. Investing in serving Calgary & the surrounding areas with top quality service for over 20 years has been our #1 focus since we started business in 1997. How do we achieve this? We enforce amazing quality control procedures for every job, no matter how big or small it is. Our steps to guarantee the job is done efficiently and correctly remain the same whether we’re providing a homeowner with a full roof replacement, or we’re doing a simple repair on their eavestrough system. We believe in making sure that No detail is overlooked and our aim is to accomplish every job at a high level of excellence.
Our Team is made up of unique individuals who each bring something different to the table which is both recognized and valued by our management team. This is reflected in how we care for our customers since we strongly believe that our staff members will be more inclined to care for homeowners with respect and a positive attitude if they feel appreciated by their managers. One of the most frequent things that our customers will highlight in their reviews is the Excellent customer service that they receive from each of our departments. We pride ourselves in really listening to the needs and requests of our customers. We take it very seriously that they have entrusted something as personal as their home to us. Our customers are real people, not just a number. Meerkat Roofing & Exteriors Ltd. is not only committed to investing in our customers, but also in Giving back to others. We have a dedicated Social Conscious Coordinator who organizes our annual charity work and is always looking for new ways to get our team involved with volunteer opportunities in our community. We even work with organizations beyond our Canadian borders! Our amazing office manager, Bev has been volunteering and serving at the Casa Alto Refugio (orphanage) in Mexico since before starting with Meerkat 20 years ago and we help these efforts in any way that we can. It always puts a smile on our face to know that our success can help benefit someone else’s life.
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Safety is of the utmost importance to us, which is why we are Recognized as COR certified with the Alberta Construction Safety Association. The Certificate of Recognition (COR) is a voluntary program that Meerkat diligently chooses to participate in and keep up to date on all of their standards and beyond. Right from our crew orientation process to our frequent safety meetings, it’s obvious that we are committed to the highest standards of safety for the wellbeing of both our workers and customers. Another key element that has helped us be a successful company is being Innovative and willing to make necessary changes both internally and externally in order to remain relevant in today’s fast paced society. This has given us the ability to better meet the needs of our customers, which is yet another reason we have been named the Top Choice for Roofing Companies in Calgary. And last, but not least, our customers can sleep easy knowing that we warranty all of our work. INTEGRITY is not something that you can fake or imitate. It must be in the foundation of who you are and for Meerkat Roofing & Exteriors Ltd. this couldn’t be truer. It is evident in the quality of our work, the commitment to our customers, our values, our honesty and our genuine desire to serve our community even beyond our cliental. For more information or a free estimate visit meerkatroofing.ca
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FINANCE & LEGAL
Achieving Success through our Award Winning Team FOR THE FIFTH YEAR WE ARE AWARDED TOP CHOICE AWARD. FOR THE FIFTH YEAR in a row, Litwiniuk & Company is the Top Personal Injury Law Firm in Calgary. Thanks to the votes of hundreds of happy, satisfied clients, the firm has once again captured the coveted Top Choice Award. The Top Choice organization helps companies improve customer satisfaction and gives consumers the power to make educated choices about who they can trust. When a business wins a Top Choice Award, it is a sign to potential customers that the business truly cares about providing outstanding customer service. “What makes this award so special is that it is chosen by the most important judges – our clients,” says Fred Litwiniuk, President. “We believe that
we provide the best client service of any injury law firm in Alberta, and it’s wonderful to know that our clients feel the same way.”
Top Choice and Canadian Lawyer Magazine Top 10 Litwiniuk & Company was also lucky enough to win Canadian Lawyer’s list of Top 10 Personal Injury Boutique Firms in Canada for the year of 2018. Managing Partner Todd Litwiniuk attributes the firm’s success to the Litwiniuk team. “We know that we wouldn’t be a Top Choice or be in the Top 10 without our incredible team. The hard-working people at our firm make these
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awards possible. Not only are they providing high quality legal services, they are providing incredible client service every day.” Fred echoes this sentiment. “You build and exception firm on exceptional individual at a time,” he says, “and that’s what we set out to do. I think we’ve got the best people in the industry on our team, and I think that clients can feel that difference. Our team is the reason we are the only Alberta firm on this list.”
Client Care, Service, Trust and Hard Work Are Founding Principles Todd and Fred lead this venerable Calgary-based firm, established in 1976 by their parents Larry and Marianne. From humble beginnings, the brothers have grown Litwiniuk & Company to be Alberta’s largest and best-known personal injury firm, with two
locations to serve clients across Alberta. Though the firm embraces leading-edge technology, it is still adhering to these simple, founding principles: client care, service, trust, hard work. Litwiniuk & Company puts the personal in personal injury lawyers; community initiatives, charity work, volunteerism, and team culture are as important as doing excellent legal work. “We owe our longevity to our client-first attitude. It is a privilege to serve them, and there’s no way we would be her for over 40 years if weren’t doing it right. Albertans are demanding, they have high standards, and when a business can’t meet those standards it won’t last. The Top Choice Award is another great way for us to see if we measure up. I’m honored that, for the fifth year in a row, our clients are telling us that we do.” See our ad for locations and contact information.
Litwiniuk & Company is proud and honoured to receive the Top Choice Awards for Top Injury Lawyer in Calgary for the fifth year in a row. We know you don’t get these kind of accolades unless you’ve got a top team, so we want to take this opportunity to recognize all of the hard-working people at our firm that helped make these awards possible. They provide our clients with unmatched service and top quality legal services, day in and day out. Thank you to our team, the Top Choice Awards and its readers for choosing Litwiniuk & Company.
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Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. is a family owned and operated Calgary Property Management Service Company with over 40 years of experience providing rental property services to local, national and international investors. We are dedicated to providing the foremost in service to our Property Owners and their Tenants, and believe that our continuing success in the property management business attests strongly to our commitment to both.
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Add Some Punch To Your Workout!
VOTED Top Choice Boxing Club of 2019 in Ajax
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GET FIT, GET HEALTHY, GET STRONG THROUGH OUR BOXING COMMUNITY AT DURHAM BOXING ACADEMY,
we pride ourselves on being a boxing and fitness academy of inclusion. Boxing is a sport for everybody! A boxing workout is unmatched by any other workout. It will get you in great shape, it allows you to release your stress and frustrations, and will help you in growing your confidence. When you train at Durham Boxing Academy, you will physically and mentally push your boundaries, often pushing yourself further
than you thought you were capable of. Everyday in the gym we get to experience the difference in the sport of boxing and the workout are making in our members' lives. We know the positive difference it can make in your life. Whether it is getting you into better shape, teaching you a reliable form of self-defense, honing skills for an upcoming competition or just providing a community where people can come together and have fun, meet new friends and share a common goal. Boxing changes
lives, drop into the gym and see what it will do for yours. Email us today to book your free trial class durhamboxingacademy@gmail.com (905) 428-2866 91 Station St. #8 Ajax, On L1S 3H2 durhamboxing academy.ca
Where your loved ones are treated like our loved ones Carter Veterinary Hospital in Bowmanville is dedicated to the health and happiness of your pet. Treating not only cats and dogs, but also exotics, including reptiles, pocket pets, birds & more.
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FINANCE & LEGAL
Voted Top Choice 2 0 19
Four Years on Top BECAUSE THEY ARE AHEAD OF THE GAME!
“OUR CLIENTS ARE #1 and we make sure we look out for their best interests. It’s the only way we can better serve and reach out to more people as opposed to only those who can afford traditional legal services. We want everyone to know that they CAN afford a good lawyer and can have access to good legal representation if they need it.” Angela Princewill, Founding Lawyer. Founding lawyer, Angela Princewill, summarizes why AP Lawyers has taken the time to create unbundled/flat fee service that can be afforded by a wider range of individuals. They were determined to create a variety of packages that give their clients a unique way of accessing their legal expertise with a fresh range of affordable options to do so. This way, individuals are better informed, and they do not have to hire a lawyer on a traditional hourly retainer like before. All of their packages are displayed on their website, www.aprincewill.com and
anyone who has any questions about the service can call in to speak to one of their client service executives for FREE to get any clarification they need. There are a range of flat fee packages a client can purchase which varies depending on need. It is uniquely tailored for everyone’s needs and different stages in a family law matter. Angela and her team really invested the time to identify different clients, personalities, matters and budgets to come up with an effective range of flat fee services. They know that it’s not that clients do not want to pay for a lawyer, but that they are anxious with how much an overall legal bill will cost them and they have other financial obligations to worry about. “Your lawyer is usually the last invoice that gets paid as no one anticipates paying for legal services, especially when they have bills and a mortgage to worry about – but life happens! Family matters sometimes
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Family Law Firm of 2019 in Durham Region
come with no warning and some of our clients are financially at their worst when it does.” Anisa Dattu, Managing Associate Lawyer. From a quick 20-minute telephone call when required, to full traditional hourly retainers and everything in between, AP Lawyers has thought of it all. Clients really are in control of their legal bills and that is the best assurance when hiring a lawyer. Legal fees can definitely get expensive but by purchasing a flat fee package from AP Lawyers, you can incorporate a lawyer into your budget, on your time, when you want!
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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY
Inspire. Empower. Above. Beyond. HATCH HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL RISES TO THE TOP
ESTABLISHED IN 2005, HATCH House Montessori
School started its unprecedented history under the ownership and management of a family owned business driving the school through rough terrain throughout the years and instead of fame, earning undesirable reputation. It was Spring 2013, the season of rebirth and the dawn of a new area, the hope for revitalization, when the current Principal, Zsuzsanna Vigh took ownership of Hatch House Montessori School and began the enormous task of re-establishing the well-known name. Ms. Vigh started her career at Hatch House Montessori School as a Casa teacher and was asked to take management in her hands as Principal, a few years later. Then the opportunity of purchasing the school presented itself, which according to Ms. Vigh it felt as if “my dream was coming true”. There was nothing left for chance at this point, “I was ready to fight for the ownership. I persevered and succeeded. From the day I signed the ownership documents I’ve never looked back. I reached one of my biggest goals and I knew that I was ready do something extraordinary” – to
shape our future by inspiring and empowering the children of today so they can become responsible, contributing and valuable members of society always delivering above and beyond. Hatch House Montessori School has since established a remarkable reputation, has experienced a tremendous growth in every way. We have introduced, implemented and improved programs that are unique in the Durham Region and exclusive to HHMS. We continue to pursue new possibilities to expand and always stay one step ahead of our competitors. Our dedication to Dr. Maria Montessori and her philosophy gives HHMS the advantage of delivering true Montessori education and curriculum to all our age groups from 9 months – Grade 8, including a licensed Early Learning Programme with fully trained, passionate, amazingly talented, dedicated, highly qualified Montessori educators. Under the ownership and principalship of Ms. Vigh, Hatch House Montessori School has created a truly family centered and child focused environment that goes above
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and beyond just academics and play and always seeks new opportunities to build lasting repationships between faculty and families and to pursue initiatives to strive for excellence. It is through the principles of the Montessori education and the disciplines of the Arts that Zsuzsanna has envisioned to offer our students exceptional addition to their education and learning experiences to thrive and excel in a positive, engaging, encouraging and supportive environment at every level. Through Language Arts with multiple languages, Performing Arts, Martial Arts, Visual Arts and Technology we prepare our students to enter a modern age operating in a global economy. We inspire and encourage students’ selfexpression, expand their view on culture and deepen their understanding the world around them. Through these disciplines our children achieve greater cognitive development in areas such as mental flexibility, creativity, and higher order thinking skills, such as problem-solving, conceptualizing, and reasoning. These experiences have a monumental influence on shaping our children’s identity, heightening their self-awareness, and giving them a full appreciation of their life situation. Through our unique approach we are setting up our children for growth, success, security, and ultimately, prosperity. What sets us apart and propells us forward is our unprecedented driving force of passion, dedication and love
that comes from within, that comes from the heart; that’s in all of us. We believe that the sky is the limit, and we can achieve anything if we set our mind to it. With this mindset we inspire each and every child to cultivate the love for learning and we empower them to reach their fullest potential. Winning the Top Choice Award was never a goal for HHMS. Our goal has always been to provide exceptional care and high quality education for children of all ages that reach and exceed the expectations of the families. Our aim is to provide excellence in our services with a faculty of educators, cultivated to work for the same goal, with the same mindset who share the school’s core values of respect, passion, dedication and compassion. Our aspiration is to become trendsetters in not only the education of young children but in preparing them and setting them up for success in their future personal and professional endevours. HHMS is located in downtown Whitby and operates in the historical building of The Hatch House. Since Ms. Vigh has begun the journey of re-building the school’s reputation, she has also been keeping history alive by connecting the school community with the Hatch family whose home is now our Montessori School. A beautiful collection of photographs, unique models and various artifacts dated from the era of the Hatch family, are displayed for the students to admire and to enrich their learning experience.
(905) 665-7700 301 Byron Street S Whitby ON hatchhousemontessori.com
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
How to Whiten Teeth WONDERING HOW YOU CAN GET THE BEST TEETH WHITENING? WE CAN HELP YOU WITH THAT. prevent buildups of plaque and external stains from darkening your teeth. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services outlines the proper way to brush and floss your teeth: 1. Gently brush your teeth on all sides with fluoride toothpaste 2. Brush with small, circular motions and short backand-forth strokes
EVERY YEAR, A TREMENDOUS amount of research
goes into finding the best ways to lighten your shade of teeth. This article will take a look at the latest studies to answer your questions, such as: How do teeth become yellow or stained? What are the best ways to whiten your teeth at home? What are proven natural remedies for whitening teeth? What is laser teeth whitening and how does it whiten your teeth?
What Causes Yellow Teeth or Stained Teeth? Your mouth is the perfect habitat for a variety of microorganisms—especially those that can easily stick to your tooth surfaces, pockets, and crevices. According to Drug Invention Today, buildups of these bacteria, or “plaque,” give teeth a yellow appearance. The Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practices divides tooth stains into two main groups: 1. I n t r i n s i c s t a i n s : i n t e rnal tooth stains caused
by predetermined factors like genetics, age, antibiotics, and developmental disorders 2. External stains: external tooth stains caused by environmental factors, such as food, beverages, smoking, and metals like iron or copper
The most effective methods of dental whitening will depend on your tooth and the kind of stains it has.
Teeth Whitening at Home One of the best ways to retain a bright smile is by getting into the habit of avoiding behaviours that darken your teeth in the first place. Furthermore, the Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice notes that avoiding these behaviours mentioned above can extend the results of a professional teeth whitening procedure from one month to an entire year. Additionally, good teeth cleaning routines can help
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3. Brush along your gum line delicately 4. Clean around your teeth with dental floss 5. Rinse after you floss
One of the best teeth whitening home remedies is adding baking soda into your toothpaste. One study in the Journal of Clinical Dentistry found that toothpaste containing baking soda reduced intrinsic yellowness drastically. Over-the-counter products like whitening strips and painton systems can be effective for mild stains; however, the Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry recommends caution when using over-the-counter tray-based systems, since ill-fitting trays can cause bite problems and soft-tissue injury.
B ett e r r e s u l t s c a n b e achieved using dentist-moni t o r e d t r a y- b a s e d t o o t h whiteners, which are fitted to your mouth and are so effective at teeth whitening, the Journal of Interdisciplinary Dentistry refers to it as the “gold-standard against which other techniques are judged.”
Are you considering a teeth whitening treatment? Buildups of bacteria, pred et e r m i n e d f a c t o r s, a n d environmental factors can stain and yellow your teeth. Fortunately, there are many at-home whitening methods you can use to get your brightest smile, such as avoiding behaviours that darken your teeth, brushing and flossing correctly, adding baking soda to your toothpaste, over-thecounter whitening products, and using dentist-monitored tray-based tooth whiteners. Fu r t h e r m o r e , r e c e n t studies have proven the effectiveness of natural teeth whitening remedies, such as strawberry juice, citron juice, plum juice, grapefruit juice, and pineapple juice. Our teeth whitening dentist can give you the quickest and best results using lasers to activate bleaching solution. By taking precautions when using lasers, our dentist can keep your teeth and gums from feeling hypersensitive after a treatment. With all these teeth whitening options, it can be tricky to know which method is right for you. We can help you find the best solution for your smile.
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DR. OSMAR BARRETO IS AN EXPERIENCED ORTHODONTIST WITH MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN ORTHODONTICS FOR ALL AGES. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO PROVIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A CUTTING-EDGE ORTHODONTICS TREATMENT WITH THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND FOCUSING IN ALIGNING TEETH AND THE JAWS AS WELL AS IMPROVING THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. O RT H O D O N T I C S I S N OT J U S T
about straight teeth. Dr. Barreto's attentive approach is the harmonization of the teeth, lips, chin, and face. Also, another important aspect is the functionality between the teeth, jaws, joints and the facial muscles which means the correct balance among these structures. For that Dr. B's target is acting​ on the cause of the orthodontic challenge by moving teeth and bone structures as well as reestablishing the normal way of breathing aiming the long term stability of the treatment provided.
Dr. Barreto grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and worked as both a dentist and an orthodontist in the Brazilian military. In 2010, Dr Barreto moved with his family to Canada and in 2011 was appointed a full-time faculty member in the division of orthodontics at the University of Manitoba, where he taught orthodontics for three years. Also during this time, Dr. Barreto completed and achieved every level of orthodontic training in Canada, and today is proud to be a member in good standing of the Alberta Dental Association and
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College, the Royal College of Dentists in Canada (specializing in Orthodontics and Dental Facial Orthopaedics), the Canadian Dental Association as well as the American Association of Orthodontics. Additionally, Dr. Barreto continues to do research in the field of orthodontics, and his articles have been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. To learn more visit horizonortho.ca or see our add for more information about our clinic ANGLE-RIGHT
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London's Top Choice Laser and Skincare Clinic ASSISTING PATIENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR SKINCARE GOALS LUXE LASER & SKINCARE CLINIC is a state-of-the-art laser and skincare clinic located in the heart of London, Ontario. Monika Cechova - LUXE Founder and Managing Director is highly skilled in her field, with over 20 years of experience in skincare, medical aesthetics, laser technology and makeup artistry to her credit. Monika’s passion for non-invasive cosmetic procedures and love of medical grade skincare meets her drive and dedication to provide solutions and deliver outstanding results to each and every one of her patients. Monika and her dynamic team of caring professionals are dedicated to providing their patients with the highest standard of care, clinical expertise and personal attention. LUXE treatment suites are fully appointed with the latest technology including several laser systems, Fractionated Radio-Frequency, IPL, Microneedling, along with traditional facial treatments including LUXE Ultimate - signature facial treatment, Microdermabrasion and Light Therapy. We are continually exploring the latest, cutting-edge technology, treatment protocols, clinical studies and innovative skincare to complement our extensive portfolio and ensure that our patients have access to the latest, most effective treatment options available. Comprehensive skin assessment: includes full medical history, accurate skin type and skin condition assessment,
"I believe I can make anyone feel more beautiful." – Monika Cechova, LUXE Founder and Managing Director design of customized treatment plan and complementing skincare protocol. Ideal Candidate: patients of all ages and all skin types. Treatment indications: acne, acne scarring, fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, pore size, redness, rosacea, excess hair, sun damage, hyper-pigmentation, sun spots, freckles, melasma. Our goal is to help our patients achieve their skincare goals and exceed their expectations in all aspects. “We believe we can make anyone feel more beautiful.”- Monika Our clinic is a no-judgement zone. We are dedicated to ensuring a warm, welcoming, family-like atmosphere where you can feel comfortable to share your skin concerns, skincare goals and leave any insecurities at the door. We educate our patients on integrating comprehensive approach to skincare - as genetics, hormonal imbalances, allergies, inflammation and/or other underlying conditions may directly or indirectly impact skin health. We stress the importance of healthy lifestyle, balanced diet, proper hydration, adequate sleep, minimum alcohol intake,
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Skincare Clinic of 2019 in London, On
no smoking, minimum sun exposure, proper sun protection in maintenance and pursuit of clear, healthy skin. We advocate the importance of following comprehensive skincare protocol to complement and optimize individual treatment results and to maintain and protect your skincare investment. To learn more visit luxemedica.com or see our ad for contact info angle-right
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a cosmetic surgery clinic with great expertise in a wide range of surgical and aesthetic treatments. Our London-based practice was formed by World class surgeons, we combine the very latest operating techniques with years of experience to offer the best surgical and aesthetic treatments. Our surgeons have years of NHS experience and are all UK trained and accredited as well as belonging to industry associations including The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), British Association of Plastic
Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and the UK Association of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons (UKAAPS). We hold many awards for excellence and were voted winners of the ‘Best Aesthetic Clinic in South England and Wales’ category at the MY Face MY Body Awards. Nick Percival and Dai Davies were awarded top 15 cosmetic surgeons by the prestigious Tatler Magazine Awards, Cosmetic Surgery Partners’ surgeon Caroline Mills was voted best for facelift surgery by Tatler. Our surgeons are sought after as expert commentators by media including
the Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, More Magazine, Reveal and BBC Radio to name a few. They have also appeared on TV programmes such as Botched Up Bodies, Extreme Makeover, Make Me Perfect and Cosmetic Surgery School.
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Family Dentists with Compassionate & Personalized Care
AT ALBA DENTAL CENTRE PATIENTS CAN DEPEND ON COMFORT AND CLINICAL EXPERTISE FOR A SENSATIONAL SMILE CARE EXPERIENCE
ALBA DENTAL UNDERS TA N D S T H E importance
of both time and smiles, Dr. Baalbaki and Dr. Alsabbagh have dedicated their careers to creating a sensational, personalized dental experience built on a standard of efficiency and dependability for each of our patients. The Vision of Alba Dental C e n t r e i s t o p r ov i d e a n extraordinary dental care experience with a commitment to high quality, honesty, and integrity. At Alba Dental, Dr. Baalbaki and Dr. Alsabbagh and their team are looking forward to building successful, long-lasting relationships with their patients of all generations. They will blend state of the art technology and their
expertise tailored to each patient’s dental experience. They will help their patients recapture, improve, and maintain their smiles. Their goal is to help their patients maintain good oral health, which ultimately is the basis of total health. Through Alba Dental Centre, Dr. Baalbaki and Dr. Alsabbagh will provide quality dentistry for patients of all ages. They will do everything possible to make each dental visit pleasant and painfree in the same warm, caring, and professional manner they would extend to members of their own family. They aim to treat each patient with dignity and kindness alongside their team of professional and compassionate employees. Their
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goal is to improve patients’ health, self-confidence, and overall quality of life. Dr. Baalbaki enjoys utilizing her extensive training i n d e n t a l i m p l a n t o l o g y, orthodontics, occlusion and cosmetic dentistry to enhance her patients’ smiles. Since the beginning of her career her philosophy of care has always been to combine scientific knowledge, artistic talent and the best of dental technology to create beautiful, functional and durable dental treatment for her patients. She has taken hundreds of hours of continuing education in Implant Dentistry and Occlusion. This has allowed her to earn her Fellow ship with the International Congress of
Oral Implantologists. She is certified in moderate sedation which has allowed her to provide her patient with a very relaxing, anxiety and stress-free dental experience, her practice is focused on wisdom teeth extraction, surgical extraction, dental implants, bone grafts, Invisalign, and Fastbraces. To maintain the highest quality of patient care, Dr. Alsabbagh regularly attends numerous continuing education courses each year. This enables his practice to grow in parallel with the evolving field of dentistry. His extensive training and experience in surgical extractions and the expanding field of implant dentistry allowed him to use both, science and art, to create beautiful smiles for each of his patients. To him, patient comfort is of utmost importance; as such, his certification in IV sedation allows him to treat his patients while they are asleep. His practice is focused on the removal of impacted wisdom teeth, surgical extractions, dental implants, bone grafts, and sinus lift. Alba Dental Centre is serving London residents for all their dental needs under one roof. Our services include and not limited to Family Dentistry, I m p l a n t D e n t i st r y, O r a l Surgery, Sedation Dentistry, FastBraces, Invisalign, Laser Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Sleep Dentistry, and Dentistry in a Day with the CEREC Technology.
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The C & V Difference C & V INCOME TAX SERVICES IS A PROFESSIONAL INCOME TAX PREPARATION FIRM THAT HAS BEEN OPERATING IN LONDON ONTARIO SINCE 1988 Voted Top Choice 2 0 19
Accounting Services of 2019 in London, On
C & V INCOME TAX SERVICES started as a one-woman operation at the kitchen table of her home. Since our founding in 1988, our team has now grown to include 13 year round full time professionals and 20-25 part-time seasonal professionals, each thoroughly educated in the Income Tax Act and eager to make a difference for each of our clients. Every year our team refreshes their income tax knowledge through several courses, resulting in our staff being well trained in not only the rules for the current year taxes, but also the previous 10 years. At C & V Income Tax Services, we are committed to making each day a positive one for our staff and our clients. We are
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extremely proud to have a team of motivated professionals who love what they do and are dedicated to providing the best experience possible for each of our clients. Our team understands that taxes is often a daunting and stressful task so we strive to make this experience one that is positive it is common to see smiling faces leaving our office and the words “That was easy!� are a common refrain heard each day. Our business is taxation but our strength is our people. Our team-based approach to income taxes provides every client with the benefit of a wealth of knowledge and experience at a reasonable price. Our process ensures that every return is meticulously prepared and reviewed with a focus on accuracy and completeness; our reputation for excellence in customer service and high quality income tax returns is proven with each return we prepare.
What Sets Us Apart Our clients are reassured in knowing that our pencils are both sharp and straight; we will ensure our clients receive every possible credit and deduction without bending or twisting a regulation. The commitment we have shown to the quality of our returns and the customer service we
"…it is common to see smiling faces leaving our office and the words “That was easy!” are a common refrain heard each day. Our business is taxation but our strength is our people. " offer has made us an award winning family run company representing over 38,000 clients. As we come into our 32nd year in the accounting and income tax industry, we have become known as a company that you can trust. To help our clients in preparing their documentation, we have made several worksheets available through our website. Many clients come to our office feeling overwhelmed by the information available (and the lack of clarity in how it applies to them) so we take great strides in simplifying the tax process for our clients without sacrificing the detail needed to properly prepare a tax return. Although our primary focus is income tax, we do offer services in bookkeeping and audit preparation work. Many of our long-standing relationships with our bookkeeping clients started during overwhelming audits of their business. This is where we step in, acting as a representative and liaison with Canada Revenue Agencies, taking the pressure and stress away from the client.
Social Pride and Responsibility Without the support of our community C & V Income Tax Services wouldn’t be the company we are today. We believe in being an active and dedicated member of our community and support many local organizations. We were founded on a philosophy that we can change lives, one tax return at a time. Our staff members take
pride in the work they do and the impact of that work. Each year we sponsor several charities and fundraisers, offer pro-bono work for a local not-for-profit business, conduct presentations and donate to local organizations.
we are truly thankful. We look forward to continuing to offer our top-notch services for many years to come. Come experience the C & V Difference yourself and contact us for your income tax needs.
Award Winning Service In recent years C & V Income Tax Services has been recognized with several London-based awards and we couldn’t be more excited and proud to be recognized as a Top Choice Winner. Our nomination and subsequent winning of this award is a testament to the loyalty and support of our community and our clients, for which
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HOME SERVICES
Experience the Douglas Difference DOUGLAS WINDOW & DOOR INC. WAS BUILT ON A PROMISE: TO BEST SERVE OUR CLIENTS, PARTNERS, AND COMMUNITY WITH GOOD, HONEST WORK. FOR 14 YEARS, WE have worked hard each and every day to deliver on that promise, and are incredibly proud of what we have achieved as a business. Not only are we able to provide an unmatched customer experience through our products, service, and care, but we are also fully committed to creating meaningful impact in our community through relationship building and outreach. All of this hard work and dedication has led to us being so incredibly proud to accept our fourth consecutive Top Choice Award for our work in the Window and Door Industry in London, Ontario. We are consistently humbled by the unwavering support of our loyal customers, service partners, friends, family, and community members, and this mark of accomplishment is just one of the many results of this support that we are so appreciative of.
Experience the Douglas Difference. When Douglas Window & Door was founded in 2005, company President, Christopher George made a promise that he would do business differently, and positioned that promise as the integral focus of the company. Having spent far too long observing the negative impact of other players in the industry utilizing aggressive sales tactics, convoluted and misleading warranties, and externallycontracted installation teams lacking accountability, he knew it was time to offer a new approach to the window and door industry that would truly place the client and community first. That approach, and that promise still leads us today, as we work to ensure every customer is satisfied with an exemplary, personalized experience that values
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their needs and concerns as homeowners and as friends of Douglas Window & Door. Each customer is more than just a transaction; they are a new relationship, and a new opportunity for us to prove our reliability, quality, and care for each and every connection we build. To us, that is what superior service means. That is the Douglas Difference. Trust Your Choice. Top Choice enables homeowners to easily source, research, and reach out to contractors they can rely on, such as Douglas Window & Door. Delivering on our promise means creating a situation for all of our clients where they no longer need to feel intimidated by choosing a window and door contractor for their home. Douglas is the choice you can trust, and we’ll ensure you feel that trust throughout any and all of your window and door projects. Too often, homeowners are faced with costly repairs after poor installations, or negligent service. Our unwavering dedication to the craft, exemplary product from Canada’s best manufacturers, and unmatched comprehensive warranty guarantees every client is well cared for, and can place their valuable trust where it matters most. That trust, and our promise, is what makes Douglas Window & Door the right choice - The Top Choice, for your home. To learn more, see our ad or visit us online at douglaswd.com
FINANCE & LEGAL
Honoured for the 13th Year in a Row FELDSTEIN FAMILY LAW GROUP P.C. IS PROUD TO ONCE AGAIN RECEIVE THE TOP CHOICE AWARD FOR FAMILY LAW PRACTICE. Backed by 25 Years of Divorce & Family Law Experience Feldstein Family Law Group P.C. is honoured and excited to once again be named the Top Choice Award-winner for family law practice. For 25 years, our team of highly trained and skilled lawyers has been proud to work exclusively in the divorce and family law field, always striving to deliver exceptional results for our clients. We understand that no 2 families are quite alike, which means that no 2 family law cases are quite alike either. This is why we work closely with each and every client to craft a case based on their specific needs. Our goal is to build a strong relationship through trust and communication, which is why our Ontario family law lawyers are accessible, compassionate, and persistent when it comes to advocating for our clients’ best interests.
Putting the Emphasis Back on Family At Feldstein Family Law Group P.C., we believe the key in family law is not to forget the “family” part. We know firsthand
that entering into these types of legal proceedings can be extremely difficult on people, and without the right lawyer, may even feel hopeless at times. That’s why our Ontario family law lawyers are here to stand by your side through every step of this process. Our job is to work tirelessly so that you and your family have everything you need to live the life you deserve. From child custody, to adoption, to spousal support, Feldstein Family Law Group P.C. always keeps our focus on your family.
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meaning there’s no reason not to call Feldstein Family Law Group P.C. to schedule an appointment. Feldstein Family Law Group P.C. has convenient locations in Markham, Oakville, Mississauga, and Vaughan. As always, we are extremely grateful to Top Choice for recognizing our services, and to our clients, for always trusting us to go above and beyond on their behalf. Contact our experienced lawyers to discuss your case today and discover what Top Choice representation looks like.
For an Ontario Divorce Lawyer Who Cares, Hire Feldstein Family Law Group P.C. Feldstein Family Law Group P.C. offers customizable service to clients, including comprehensive and unbundled representation. This allows you to afford our seasoned legal counsel regardless of your budget. We believe everyone deserves quality legal advice, and with unbundled service, you will be able to receive assistance from our skilled team of lawyers on a limited retainer basis. We also offer free initial consultations for new clients,
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Building Powerful People
DR. SANDY BHASIN WAS HONOURED TO HAVE WON THE TOP CHOICE CHIROPRACTOR AWARD FOR 2019. IN THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE HE SHARES HIS PASSION FOR SERVING OTHERS. IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE
it's almost been 20 years in practice and yet I still feel like my passion and enthusiasm to serve others is a strong as ever. Winning this award has taught me that putting patients first, hard work and the support of a great team and family can make anything possible. My journey began years ago when I knew I wanted to be involved in healthcare. I explored all the different health professions - but I really resonated with Chiropractic. I loved the gentle and natural approach of focusing on the nerve system to allow the body to heal and get stronger. That along with fitness and nutrition also made total sense to me.
I think about the years of studying locally at the University of Toronto. And then abroad at Life West Chiropractic in California. I remember all the long hours and working weekends to serve our patients so they can have the best experience possible. I remember all the amazing teachers, mentors, books and seminars I studied just to help me become the person I am today. I look back with much gratitude on my amazing staff. They really put everything together for our amazing patients. I remember my wife being my pillar and being a great mom to our beautiful kids. I reflect on the the love and support of my parents in this entire journey. Without
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DR. SANDY BHASIN Powerflow Chiropractic them - I would never be here. And having a strong faith in God as the foundation of my entire life and who I am. God has given me strength and has kept me centred. And after all these years I never get tired to see the transformation of a patient from pain and suffering to having a life of more vitality and joy. When a patient starts to recover and thrive the happiness just seems to overflow in my heart. In almost 2 decades it's been a fascinating journey to see how much I've learned and grown but at the same time I realize I still have so much to explore and discover. Moving forward my vision is to see more people seeing the beauty of using gentle and
natural Chiropractic not only for healing but for maximizing day to day living. Where Chiropractic becomes a part of a wellness lifestyle just like regular workouts, eating well and visiting the dentist. A proactive approach to health is always better in the long run. And for Powerflow Chiropractic I envision passing on my knowledge to the next generation of Chiropractors and serving families across the GTA so as many people as possible can experience a life of more freedom and power. Because since day one - that has been our passion. To learn more, visit us online at drbhasin.com or see our ad for clinic details.
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SPECIALTY SERVICES
Our Playhouse AS THE YEARS PASS BY AND THE CULTURE AROUND US CHANGES, SO DO OUR PERCEPTIONS. ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHANGES HAS BEEN THE ROLE OF TATTOOS IN POP CULTURE AND MEDIA. THROUGH A MASSIVE TRANSFORMATION, TATTOOS HAVE GONE FROM THE OUTSKIRTS TO THE INSIDE CIRCLE THAT EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE IN.
Beyond the Ink As our specialties grow and our artists continue to perfect their crafts it becomes progressively clear that it is about more than just tattooing. People come from different backgrounds and have wildly unique stories that they want to share. This is exactly why we are a collaborative studio, not just a shop. At Playhouse, we
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you’re happy with your piece. Finally, we get to your tattoo session, where you sit back, relax and let our creative masters go to work.
P L AY H O U S E S TA R T E D W I T H TWO 20 year old kids in the suburbs of
Mississauga taking a chance. Over the past 4 years, it has developed into one of the premier tattoo studios in the GTA. It hasn’t been easy and a lot of learning was done along the way, but one factor was always held above the rest, customer service. If there was one thing that the tattoo industry lacked it was creating a personal connection and showing clients you cared about their story and journey. Through this one powerful idea, we have done our best to show that a tattoo shop can be more than the dark biker-gang image that flashes in your brain when you think about tattoos.
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Drawing the Future want you to sit with us through the process, tell us when you’re unhappy with your design and pour your creativity into YOUR piece. This is something that will be on your body forever, something that you can look at and find emotion in, and something we want to help you achieve. Our process starts when you get in touch with us. We set you up with a free consultation to meet your artist. If your artist doesn’t think they are the right fit for you, they will suggest someone who is better suited for your vision. This is followed by your free design session, where you sit 1 on 1 with your artist to create your design. We show you how your idea will come to life on your body and how we can work together to make it happen. It doesn’t matter if your design takes 1 hour or 10 hours, we don’t move forward until
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Every day our team tries to be better than yesterday. We push to give back to our community, partner with progressive brands and businesses and continue to serve our clients as family. Best by the man behind Playhouse, “I want to see Playhouse continuously evolve while staying true to our core values. If we do that our future will be bright as our foundation lays the path to help us produce good and honest work.”
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La Sem Patisserie OVER HALF A CENTURY OF EXCELLENCE – SINCE 1963 Over half a century is a milestone by any means. Half a century of living is often celebrated with an elaborate party. Half a century of marriage is referred to as a “golden anniversary”. And half a century of running a successful business? That’s easy. It’s called excellence. La Sem Patisserie has been serving Mississauga and the GTA since 1963, an accomplishment that’s already worth noting. Even more noteworthy is the endless recognition and praise this authentic European style bakery has garnered by exceeding customer expectations time and time again. Their award winning cakes, pastries and other confectionery delights have made La Sem a staple in the community and one of the most popular spots for sweet treats in the city! Voted Top Cake Boutique in the City of Mississauga for the second year in a row, this family owned shop is only improving with age.
Mimi Semeraro founded the original La Sem in Bari, Italy in 1930 and so the story began. A young Nicola Ventola was instantly hooked; a passion was born. Thirty-three years later and an ocean away, Nicola opened the La Sem patrons have come to know and love in Toronto in 1963. His goal has remained unchanged after all these years - to continue the legacy of La Sem and bring a true European style patisserie to the city. Celebrated for their delicious cakes, their award winning bakers and cake artists can make any event a memorable one with custom cakes available for any occasion. Using only the freshest, finest ingredients, the endless choices of flavours and fillings will leave customers wanting a bite of each one. The bakery is also happy to offer artisan bread, traditional Italian gelato and European cookies and pastries. Zeppole, a beloved Italian pastry topped with sugar and filled with a delicious vanilla custard, is a fan-favourite and available daily from mid-January to April. Their renowned cannolis are in demand year round and were voted as the best in the GTA by the Toronto Star. Their fresh cannoli shells are made in house, giving customers an unmatched taste of Italy in every bite. Part of what makes La Sem Patisserie so special is the dedicated client base they’ve amassed in over 50 years of service. Amidst the awards, testimonials and referrals, authenticity and excellent
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customer service is still at the heart of every order, in every cake and in every scoop of gelato served. The bakery remains a unique symbol of European culture and cuisine without ever compromising the great service, delectable products and fantastic taste people can’t stop talking about.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Creditview Dental TOP DENTAL CLINIC IN MISSISSAUGA PROFESSIONALISM, EXPERTISE, CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY, and
truly caring for and listening to each and every one of their patients, are the reasons why Creditview Dental has been chosen to be Mississauga’s Top Dental Office three years in a row. Their state-of-the-art clinic was established in 1996 and has just undergone a comprehensive expansion and renovation, providing luxurious comfort in a relaxing spa-like environment, including waterfalls and massaging dental chairs. Their philosophy and unique approach to dentistry is based on the 3 pillars of prevention and education, restoration and esthetics, and focusing on the connection between oral health and overall general health. The full spectrum of dental services is provided by a dedicated and cohesive team of highly trained professionals who strive every day to make each patient’s dental appointment an enjoyable and relaxing experience.
DR. KAPLANSKY
graduated from McGill University Dental School in 1981 in General Dentistry and went on to complete a post graduate residency program at Sir Mortimer Davis Hospital in Montreal. He has had extensive training and experience in Cosmetic Dental Procedures, Placement of Dental Implants, Oral Surgery, Periodontal Surgery, Root Canal Therapy, Therapeutic Botox Treatment for TMJ Disease, and the use of Soft Tissue Lasers. He has a Fellowship from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists in the Placement of Dental Implants, and is a P r e f e r r e d P r ov i d e r o f I nv i sa l i g n Orthodontics. “ We are honoured to have been given this prestigious award”, says Dr. Kaplansky. “We put our education, experience, passion, and compassion into our everyday practice, in order to give our patients the very best care. Thank you for this recognition. “
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DR. ALIKI DIVARIS
grew up in Waterloo, and graduated from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry. She has a deep love for learning, and strives to offer patients the most current, highest standard of care. Dr. Divaris has been known to have a very calm demeanor and takes an interactive and detailed approach when speaking to her patients. Dr. Divaris is experienced in all facets of general and cosmetic dentistry. She believes in minimally invasive, evidencebased dentistry. With this philosophy in mind, she provides custom treatment plans to address patient’s individual oral health and preventative needs. Outside of the office, Dr. Divaris’ interests are still health-focused. She loves cooking healthy food, doing Pilates and Yoga, and spending time outside. She loves learning about psychology, mindfulness, happiness and caring for the environment.
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Karmic Duty Drives Kotak to Give Back to His Community
EVERY YEAR, TORONTO PERSONAL INJURY AND DISABILITY LAWYER, NAINESH KOTAK, HOSTS THE KOTAK LAW ANNUAL APPRECIATION GALA TO SHOW HIS APPRECIATION TO THOSE AROUND HIM AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY.
“I was brought up with the philosophy that if you are successful and gifted in some way, you have a karmic duty to give back to society,” says Kotak, principal of Kotak Personal Injury Law. “I live by that idea, and every January I host this event to acknowledge those who have helped me, and my firm, along the way.” Approximately 150 people attended this year’s gala, including fellow employees and their spouses, friends, family members, and various Peel Region politicians and civic leaders. “I’m very fortunate to be living in a great community and to have success as an individual and as a lawyer,” Kotak says. “This gala is a way for me, my family and my firm to acknowledge those we work with and to thank those who contribute so much to our society.” At every gala, community groups are feted and given cheques to further their work. “This year we made a donation to the Peel Children’s Centre, which I’m passionate about as I sit on the board,” Kotak says. “This organization is so important because it saves lives and helps children deal with a wide range of issues.” Another local organization, Spectra Community Support Services, was honoured for its work, which includes a multilingual 24-hour helpline for those contemplating suicide, support for those dealing with elder abuse, plus safety check-ins for seniors, ensuring that they are taking their medications, he says. “I’m a big believer in Spectra’s work and am honoured to serve as vice-chair of its board of directors,” Kotak says. “They are a very important part of our community.”
The third group to receive recognition at the event was the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA). Kotak, who serves as vice-chair of the long-term disability section of the association, says the OTLA group “advocates for victims of accidents, so they can receive the treatment and compensation they ought to receive.” Expressing appreciation for the dozen or so staff members at his office is another important part of the gala, he says. “We are a small firm, and I consider each and every person working there as part of my family,” Kotak says. He says employees are all brought on stage and introduced to the audience. “I talk a little bit about who they are, and why they are so important to our firm,” Kotak says. “The office is so busy that I don't really get that opportunity to give staff members the gratitude that they deserve, so I like to take the opportunity at this event to do just that.” Entertainment at this year’s gala included local singers, as well as Dr. Draw, whose artistry with the electric violin is earning him an international following, he says. “I just want to help them all get exposure,” Kotak says, describing Dr. Draw as a “unique talent whose music is adventurous, and much more lively than traditional violin playing.” The firm’s charitable community involvement extends well beyond the gala, to include such events as the Kotak Law Military Appreciation Day. “For the last four years, I have brought 1,000 military veterans and cadets to a Brampton Beast ECHL hockey game, with
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Don Cherry doing the ceremonial puck drop in recent years,” Kotak says. “No one has sacrificed more for our country than our soldiers and their families, so I want to pay tribute to them, and show them a good time at this game.” Another charity he is passionate about is Wounded Warriors Canada, which provides aid and resources to those who come back from conflict with injuries, and well as helping out families who have lost loved ones in war. “It’s an amazing organization, which I am so proud to support,” Kotak says. “They save lives, and really live out their motto, ‘Honour the Fallen, Help the Living.’” Dignitaries at this year’s gala praised Kotak’s efforts to help others and improve his community. “This guy is incredible,” says Brampton Councillor Jeff Bowman in the video recording of the gala. “Wherever there is a need, Nainesh Kotak is there.” “It boggles my mind what he does for the community,” adds Dean McLeod, chair of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame. “I just wish there were more people like him in all communities across Ontario.” 905-755-8900 • KotakLaw.com
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Difficulty Always Make Miracles
MEET THE BASEMENT NAILS TECH WHO BECAME THE FOUNDER OF GRAND LV NAILS & SPA LTD. AND HIS STORY OF SUCCESS W H E N JAY D E N VA N N G U Y E N,
Founder of Grand LV Nails & Spa ldt. was asked about his journey to becoming a popular nails tech and successful nail salon owner in Mississauga, he replied “It’s was so hard for me as a young male in the beginning of my career in the woman’s beauty industry, people laughed at me, they called me so many names. I didn't have any support from my family to do this. However, 12 years later in the nails industry I’ve learned the most valuable lessons is to never give up and always follow your dream. I was working really hard, day to night and I believe difficulty always make miracles. Hard work always pay off." At the age of 22 Jayden was laid off after 3 long years working as an machine operator in a factory. Left with no job he turned to his sister who give him motivation to become a boss one day. He decided to take a course of esthetician to became a professional nails care. He improved his knowledge and skill after obtaining his aesthetic diploma program in 2006. At first he started doing nails in his mother's basement. After 9 years of hard work and dedication his career start to paid off. From that little spa in his mother's basement to a Top Choice nails salon located in the heart of Mississauga, Jayden's work became one of the most reputable in the city. Today he continues to earn the trust and love from his clients by using only top of the line spa products and equipment. "Our experienced professionals are committed to ensuring that your experience with us will leave you feeling relaxed, pampered and ready to face your day." - Jayden Van Nguyen, Manager of Grand LV Nails. He does not hesitate in sharing his experience, and is regarded by clients and staff as a genuinely friendly person. Caring for customers is his first priority, “Every time I work, I want to create a masterpiece of nails art with each hand I touch”
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Nail Salon of 2019 in Mississauga Since opening 4 years ago, Jayden has gained 146k followers on his Instagram profile that showcases his hard work and creativity, along with his team. Their mission is to building long-term relationships with their clients through skilled and knowledgeable staff. They achieve this by providing an extraordinary client experience and excellent customer service . Grand Lv Nails will always be about putting their clients’ needs and comfort first. As people who can appreciate great styling and pampering themselves, they know nothing can beat a satisfactory experience at the spa, which they want to deliver to you each time you visit. The owner also focus on develop the strength of the brand : Nails art design . With the upsurge movements of the beauty needs in the local community (Parties, events, weddings, graduations and vacations.) The Grand LV team believes that nail art design will be one of the key trend in the upcoming years of the beauty industry.
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Eyes On Stonehaven
WHERE PATIENTS IN NEWMARKET RECIEVE THE CARE TO BEST SUIT THEIR LIFESTYLE AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS THE DOCTORS OF STONEHAVEN (left to right) Dr. Karen Lam Dr. Nameera Chagpar Dr. Raymond Ho
Voted Top Choice Optometrist of 2019 in Newmarket/Aurora EYES ON STONEHAVEN (EOS), is a state-of-the-art optometric clinic serving the Newmarket and Aurora area, with a focus on exceptional patient care. “It is our goal that our patients leave informed, as such, our Doctors take time to explain the patient’s condition and offer a treatment plan best suited for them” Dr. Nameera Chagpar explains. Dr. Chagpar has had an established practice since 2005, and her patients’ loyalty is a reflection of her skill and dedication to patient care. Dr.Karen Lam, has been an integral part of the team since 2009, and shares this passion for patient care. Both clinicians are experienced and passionate about fitting specialty contact lenses to offer their patients options to best suit their lifestyle and recreational needs. Specifically, sclera contact lenses, Ortho- Keratology lenses (for Myopia control), RGP (Rigid Gas Permeable) lenses, as well as toric and multi-focal soft lenses. Dr. Raymond Ho, who has a Masters degree in Science, is a valued member of the EOS team and joined in 2017. During his final year of optometry school, he completed his primary care internship at EOS
and also completed his ocular disease and therapeutics rotation at the Houston Eye Associates in Texas. “Our doctors are continually upgrading themselves,” says Dr. Chagpar. “We participate in courses and lectures to stay abreast of the leading treatments in the field.” EOS also houses a sophisticated optical dispensary offering a variety of frame choices, with new digital lens designs, including progressive lenses, anti-fatigue lenses, and blue light protective coatings. “Many people only have one pair of glasses and they wear them every day,” Dr. Chagpar explains. “So it’s an important decision. Helping select the frame that best suits their vision needs, and their personality, is an exciting aspect of our job!” Moreover, the clinic offers a contact lens dispensary, including contact lens fittings and patient instruction for first-time wearers. All of the staff are highly trained in the optometric field and committed to educating the next generation of Optometric staff. EOS is a Registered Teaching Facility with the University of Waterloo School Of Optometry since 2015. As such, at the clinic you will find optometry and optician
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students working alongside their licensed professionals. Dr. Chagpar’s commitment to making people’s lives better is something she carries into her personal life as well. As a mother of two, she believes in supporting community programs like the U10 Stingers Aurora Soccer Club, and the Newmarket Ringette Association and the Newmarket Remen, which EOS sponsors. Dr. Chagpar explains that serving the community she lives in makes it that much more special. “Seeing how clear vision impacts and adds value to my patients lives is very rewarding.''
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The 3 P's To Success! HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN KARATE AND LIFE! THEY SAY THAT KARATE mirrors life and that to be successful in one can translate over to the other. Well in karate, as in life, there are the magic three P’s that directly affect your success: patience, passion, and perseverance. Learning to get good at anything takes patience. Rome wasn’t built in a day you know! If you love what you do, you never have to work a day in your life. Passion and love for what you do keeps you inspired which is good for your health as well as your success! Lastly, no one likes a quitter. “A black belt is a white belt that never gave up,” and perseverance matters! No matter how tough it was or how impossible it may have seemed, never giving up is one of the most important characters traits for success. I hope that this inspired you just a little bit and we’ll see you in the dojo!
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We Listen, Care, and Explain WELCOME TO TAUNTON VILLIAGE DENTAL, OSHAWA'S 7 DAY A WEEK DENTIST Voted Top Choice 2 0 19
Dental Clinic of 2019 in Durham Region
TAUNTON VILLAGE DENTAL IS an exciting new concept, customer centered dental facility in Oshawa, Ontario opened by a team with over 20 years experience, led by Dr. Steve Mascarin, who has founded four other dental offices. At our practice you'll enjoy an unprecedented level of personalization, comfort, and convenience. "We provide exceptional guest experiences customized to each individual's unique needs in a positive caring environment that will astound you at every interaction." -Mission Statement Dr. Steve Mascarin opened TVD in January of 2017 – providing a week of free dental services to friends and family followed by a week of free dental services for the community. February 1st,2017 was the opening date of our practice! Our office has had unbelievable success in just 2 short years that the clinic has been open
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– with a record number of new patients every month (350+), the rapid growth of our clinic has been unbelievable and here at TVD we take great pride in our success and achievements. We are a "7 days a week" dental office, with exceptional hours to accommodate our patients. Our practice has amazing hours so our patients do not have to miss a day of work or school for a dental appointment. We are open 6:00 am -9:00 pm Monday to Friday and both Saturday and Sunday's 8:00 am -5:00 pm. We love to give back to our community! Each year we organize a free dental day – Dentistry With Heart – (Proud to say we have our own charity day name!) seeing over 100 patients who are in need of dental care— we have been able to provide over $25,000 of free dental services each year; We offer our guests a free dental hygiene appointment, a free extraction, or
"Thank-you so much to all of our valued guests, we are so grateful to be recognized for all that we do. Looking forward to serving our community for the many years to come!" – Dr Steve Mascarin restoration. We have also donated to the Ronald McDonald House, volunteered at St. Vincent's Kitchen, visited old age homes, the list goes on and on! At Taunton Village Dental our patients come first! We are continuously setting our selves apart by offering all emergencies to be seen in the same day, walk- in appointments, plenty of close parking, direct billing to all insurance companies, free teeth whitening to all new patients, interest-free payment plans, warm and friendly dental staff that treat you like family, and affordable $99.00 cleanings. We offer full service dental care on site! Offering highly progressive technology including: Deep sedation for anxious patients or complex cases, instant digital x-rays with 95% less radiation, optivew digital intraoral camera pictures to help all patients understand their dental needs clearly, and free VELscope oral cancer screening at every exam. Dr. Steve Mascarin, his wife Julie of 20+ years, their three children and the whole Taunton Village Dental team are very excited to be an integral part of Oshawa and all communities within the Durham Region. He has handpicked his highly energetic, caring attentive staff that listens, cares, and explains all your needs. We all work together seamlessly as a team to provide the best possible care to all of our patients. We have four very import core values here at Taunton Village Dental,
Guest Obsessed Our guests serve as a constant reminder of our purpose; to continuously deliver an exceptional guest experience.
We Hire And Train The Best We truly understand that to achieve success with our guests, we must greatly invest in training our team to exceed expectations and prepare them for success.
Operational Excellence We are hardworking, performance driven professionals who work together seamlessly and hold each other accountable to the highest standards.
Dr. Steve Mascarin truly strives to make dental care accessible and affordable for all! The Team at Taunton Village Dental is continuously learning – constantly staying up to date with the new standards of practice, technology, and education. The team at TVD attends frequent work shops as we are always striving to improve. Our office works very closely with Michel Falcon, who is a keynote speaker on customer service, employee engagement and company culture for the world's leading companies. Not only does Dr. Steve Mascarin strive to provide exceptional service for all patients he truly appreciates and sees the value in all of his staff. Taunton Village Dental is a great place to work which offers opportunity to all staff members. We are continuously growing, and soon to be expanding to meet the demands of the community.
Effortless Everything we do for our guests is unquestionably seamless for them. From our pricing and parking, to our hours of operation and customer experience, it all comes together to have our guests breath a sign of relief. We strive to provide the community with the best dental care possible and the education required to make an informed decision when it comes to your personal dental care.
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Dance School of 2019 in Ottawa
Elite Dance Studio OTTAWA'S TOP CHOICE IN JAZZ, BALLET, TAP & HIP HOP
GAIL Mac MURRAY IS THE Director, Costume Designer and Choreographer of Elite Dance Studio with 51 years of experience. Gail is a “hands on” director overseeing every aspect of the recreational and competitive programs. Under Gail’s expert direction, Elite Dance Studio has grown to become one of the most reputable dance studios in Ottawa and the United States. Elite’s success is due to Gail’s attention to details, her keen sense of musicality, and of course, her exceptional costume designs. Elite is renowned for their “wow- factor!” when they take the stage and this is due to Gail’s expertise in the competitive dance industry. She knows through instinct and experience, what it takes to produce and choreograph an award winning routine. During Gail’s very successful career, she has trained and choreographed her
students to win numerous National and World Championship titles. Her famous Gail-Ettes Baton Twirling Team won 8 consecutive Grand World Championships and in 1987, Gail was awarded the prestigious World Corps Director of the Year Award. In 2013, 2016, 2018 and 2019 Gail accepted the Top Studio Awards! Gail has broadened her skills by adjudicating at many dance competitions throughout Ontario and the United States. Gail is extremely proud of Elite’s accomplishments. Dance is her passion and she thoroughly enjoys working with the talented children who dance at Elite. Elite Dance Studio is the 2019 winner of the American Dance Awards “Top Junior Group”, also “Top Junior Soloist” –Jordana Karam and “Senior Dancer of The Year”- Emma McMartin. Elite also won The Bill Fowler Award for the “Most Entertaining Routine”. This competition
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was held in New York City and was definitely the highlight of this year!! Gail was thrilled this year when Elite won the Top Choice Dance School in Ottawa for 2019. Visit us at elitedancestudio.ca or see our ad for studio details angle-right
HEALTY & BEAUTY
Elevated Experience and Quality Service AT KHALIL BARBERSHOP, SAM AND HIS TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL BARBER’S STRIVE FOR THE SATISFACTION OF THEIR CLIENTS.
CONFIDENCE IS ONE OF the most important traits a person can have, and for many, it can start with something as simple as a hair cut. At Khalil Barbershop, the owner, Sam, and his team of professional barber’s strive for the satisfaction of their clients. Khalil Barbershop offers an elevated experience and quality service, which is what makes this barbershop unique in the Ottawa region. The loyal clientele is what drives Khalil Barbershop’s success, more than anything. The team of professional barbers makes sure that the clients are always happy and this begins in the waiting room. Oddly enough, waiting for your appointment at Khalil Barbershop is part of the great experience. The rich espresso and the
convenience of complimentary wi-fi and cable make you feel welcome and at ease before your trim. From there on, a consultation takes place with the client where the desired look is communicated, and the barber’s give their feedback. Trust is then established even before the great result. The history of Khalil Barbershop begins in Beirut, Lebanon in 1955 where Sam’s late father, Khalil Ikkawi, opened his first Barbershop after learning the profession from his father. When the war broke out in Lebanon, it obligated the family to immigrate to Canada where Sam decided to continue doing what he loved whilst carrying his father’s legacy. Khalil Barbershop was established in August of 1990 and has been thriving ever since.
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Barbering is a profession and art that has been in the family for generations. One of Khalil Barbershop’s very own, Adam Ikkawi, is the fourth generation barber who will carry on the Khalil Barbershop name for the Ikkawi family. Khalil Barbershop is more than just a regular barbershop, it’s a place where gentlemen become sports analysts, car enthusiasts, fashion gurus, and the list goes on. This men’s den provides a secure environment where men can unwind among men. For this reason, the relationship that Sam and his team of barbers have with their clients is like no other. The barbers of Khalil Barbershop take pride in their work and this is displayed through the respect they have for the profession, each other and their clients. Khalil Barbershop would like to thank Top Choice Award for the honor of being nominated and most importantly, the devoted clientele that allowed Khalil Barbershop to win 2 years in a row. Khalil Barbershop is committed to going above and beyond in order to provide their clients with the best service they can. See our ad for contact information ANGLE-RIGHT
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Ottawa’s Top Chiropractor Goes Well Beyond Traditional Care of the Spine OTTAWA CHIROPRACTIC & NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE Voted Top Choice 2 0 19
Chiropractic Clinic of 2019 in Ottawa
THIS YEAR’S TOP CHOICE winner, the Ottawa Chiropractic & Natural Health Centre (OCNHC), has actually been a multiple winner over the years and is known as “Ottawa’s Premier Centre for Health & Wellness sine 1995”. Its founder, Dr. John Zielonka is a 12-time award winning neuro-functional sports & wellness chiropractor, the founder of National Health Day in Canada and is considered one of Canada’s most trusted health and wellness experts having made over 100 television appearances and author of 7 books. In today’s day and age, our focus on health has become so astute that any open-minded person now realizes that their health is one of their greatest assets
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for which they must take both personal responsibility for as well as daily action. Science now clearly shows that this includes the need for maintaining and optimizing the health of their spine and nervous system through regular chiropractic care over their lifetime and the many health benefits that doing so brings. Dr. John Zielonka states it very simply; “The biggest factor that adversely affects the health of your spine and nervous system is not injury or chronic work posture (as big as they are) but rather neglect. While chiropractors are best known as the experts in back pain, headaches, sports injuries and car accidents, neuro-functional chiropractic is really
"Having witnessed what Dr. John Zielonka calls the nightmare of Alzheimer’s far too many times to count, this book is long overdue. A masterful blend of both the latest science-based evidence combined with a practical, common-sense, simple step by step formula to prevent the nightmare from ever happening in the first place" Dr. Alan Weinstein, Functional Neurologist based on the scientific fact that your brain controls absolutely everything in your body through the nervous system. Any misalignment of the spine from daily stress (known as a vertebral subluxation) can adversely affect your brain-body connection and thus your overall health long before you feel it. It’s like disrupting the hardwiring of your computer or turning down the dimmer switch in your house and yet another reason why the world’s best athletes receive regular care for optimal performance. One would never think of not going for a dental or eye exam – why on earth would you not get a spinal and nervous system exam?” At the heart of what makes the OCNHC so unique are its 5 core values: • • • • •
Leadership Trust Integrity Truth Human Health Potential
These core values guide everything that we do in our centre. This includes not only the most advanced technology but what is also considered by many to be the most thorough exam in the city specifically to discover all of the underlying causes of your primary health condition instead of just treating the symptoms. This alone allows us to help many who have not been helped elsewhere or who think that they’ve tried everything. Another key aspect of the OCNHC is its wide range of health services and its goal of
always staying cutting-edge. This is mostly due to Dr. Zielonka’s other advanced qualifications including his studies to become an orthomolecular nutritionist as well as holding a fellowship in vitamin supplementation and anti-aging. His 7th and latest book looks at the science of preventing one of society’s most feared diseases.
The Simple 7 Step Solution to Prevent the Nightmare of Alzheimer’s Did you know? • T h e l i k e l i h o o d o f g e t t i n g Alzheimer’s is equivalent to the flip of a coin? • There is currently no drug that can cure Alzheimer’s? • The 3 theories of Alzheimer’s are dead wrong? • More people die from Alzheimer’s than breast & prostate cancer combined? While the nightmare of Alzheimer’s is progressing at an alarming rate, society will never solve it if it continues on the same path. Dr. Zielonka’s Simple 7 Step Solution to Prevent the Nightmare of Alzheimer’s is the logical science-based solution to end the nightmare. “Having witnessed what Dr. John Zielonka calls the nightmare of Alzheimer’s far too many times to count, this book is long overdue. A masterful
blend of both the latest science-based evidence combined with a practical, common-sense, simple step by step formula to prevent the nightmare from ever happening in the first place.” - Dr. Alan Weinstein, Functional Neurologist “This book is a must read for those wishing to prevent Alzheimer’s as well as for those who are carrying the tremendous burden of caring for those who currently suffer from it. Congratulations to Dr. Zielonka for exposing the false dogma around this disease and providing a practical solution that everyone can achieve.” - Dr. David Zamikoff, Natural Healing Arts Medical Center
For those in the Ottawa area who wish to schedule a chiropractic consultation & examination with Dr. Zielonka, please visit www.excellenceinhealth.com or contact us today at (613) 688-1036. For those who wish to prevent the nightmare of Alzheimer’s by obtaining Dr. Zielonka’s book or viewing our webinar, please visit www.drjohnzielonka.com.
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SPECIALTY SERVICES
MICHELLE TAO and DOUG KWONG Owners of Woofur Dog & Cat Services
Woofur Dog & Cat Services A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO PET CARE YOUR DOG OR CAT is so much more than just a pet - they’re family! When it comes to your furry companions, you want to be sure that they’re always in good hands. Offering a holistic approach to pet care, with a complimentary blend of products and services focused on industry-leading excellence, Woofur is an award-winning, all-in-one, comprehensive pet care center that offers pet wellness consultations, behavioral consultations, natural animal therapies, dog training, doggy daycare, overnight services, dog grooming, cat grooming and cat sitting services in Richmond Hill and Vaughan. Behind this award-winning business are Michelle Tao and her husband, Doug Kwong, who are passionate entrepreneurs committed to providing the best quality care and service to their two and fourlegged clients. Their mission is to set new standards in the industry, making a difference for pets and their owners’ lives and to have Woofur’s brand become synonymous for experts in quality pet care. As consumers are becoming better informed about healthy lifestyle choices for themselves, so are pet owners who are also actively making similar choices
for their furry companions. With help from Woofur, clients are guided to making smarter choices for their pets that improve their mental and physical health through their holistic approach. Whether it be nutritional consultations, alternative physical therapies, or behavioural modifications, Woofur has you covered! The Woofur team believes that for pets to live a long and fulfilling life, one that has a deep and meaningful connection with their owners, one must find an optimal balance between physical health, internal health and social well-being. With two locations conveniently located in Richmond Hill and Vaughan, Woofur’s modern, safe, clean, cage-free and state-of-the-art facilities offer a variety of services to surrounding neighbourhood pets. Their 5000 square-foot facility in Vaughan has three daycare zones to accommodate dogs of differing play energies, as well as a secured outdoor area for daycare guests to run around. For clients who want to experience the best of both locations, but cannot travel there themselves, Woofur provides a daily shuttle between the two facilities. Woofur welcomes prospective clients who have dogs or cats, or even those who
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Voted Top Choice Pet Services of 2019 in Richmond Hill are considering getting a pet for the first time, to come visit them in store, check out their website (www.woofur.ca) and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube) for a wealth of information about pet health, wellness and maintenance. The Woofur blog contains articles that are “top of mind” for pet owners, encouraging them to make informed and healthy choices for their dog or cat. If you are in the York Region area, why not drop in and see for yourself why clients make Woofur their Top Choice for Pet Services!
416-238-7358 • woofur.ca Richmond Hill 1285 Elgin Mills Rd E Unit #3-4, Richmond Hill, ON Vaughan 661 Chrislea Road Unit 7-9 Vaughan, ON
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HOME SERVICES
Albo Homes TOP CHOICE FOR RENOVATION SERVICES IN TORONTO
ALBO HOMES PROUDLY SERVICES
Toronto and surrounding cities for all types of custom home design and build projects. For many years they have been rated top renovation and build company by magazines and agencies. ALBO Homes’ main strategy is to provide exceptional customer service and full transparency of process and cost for your design and build projects. We are happy to announce ALBO Homes winning top choice award again for the Top Choice Renovation Services in Toronto.
RENOVATION GUIDANCE BY ALBO HOMES While planning design and build project for entire house, details and certain steps of the process can be missed and overlooked. As any other professional job, home remodeling requires
experienced company to lead the way, and our top choice this year is ALBO Homes. Home owners may not realize complexity or in some cases simplicity of specific tasks. Beware of contractors that try to oversell the job by making job look too complicated. We encourage homeowners to always get a second opinion by trusted companies within your city or neighborhood.
IMPROVING LOOKS AND VALUE One of the major challenges faced by many homeowners is the aspect of home renovation to improve the value of the
home and make it look beautiful again; of course, everyone wants to live in a lovely house. Therefore, when you own an older home - you will want to renovate the appearance, functionality or look of your house to improve its overall beauty. When homeowners consider home improvement option, it’s imperative they give it a serious consideration hiring a custom home renovation company that brings the character and vision into the project. Of course, you can decide on details and designs of your entire project, but usually, when you hire ALBO Homes, they will know how the aesthetics condition of overall design for the house. They will also help you make a top-notch design for entire project that will be stylish and functional, at a very reasonable price without you having to break your savings.
WHY ARE THEY TOP RATED? A good design and build company knows how to listen to clients and understand their vision. With the help of experienced project managers and newest coordinating software ALBO Homes will make your renovation and new build process go easier than it was ever possible before. By serving Toronto with integrity and honesty for many years, this company earns trust from homeowners to perform renovations and new build projects. 4168918900 albohomes.ca
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Ici Paris Skin Clinic + Spa WHERE SCIENCE MEETS NATURE
ICI PARIS HAS BEEN a pioneer in the skincare and beauty industry for over 43 years and with its unique European approach of combining a fine balance of science and nature has achieved great success with problematic skin. The first thing you’ll notice when you meet Gordana Tirnanic, the co-owner of Ici Paris Skin Clinic + Spa, is that her skin is flawless. But it wasn’t always that way. “I had severe acne as a teenager,” she explains. “What got me into aesthetics was my own issue with my skin.” Our skin is our largest organ and it is remarkable how it can reveal imbalances within the body. Besides aging skin, acne and acne scars have been the most common skin conditions treated at Ici Paris over 40+ years. There are many choices when it comes to managing and treating acne at Ici Paris. A wide variety of natural and
non-invasive treatments such as – Russian peel, Glycolic peel, Classic Green peel, Blue light acne clearing, Probiotic acne facial, Micro/Mesoneedling, Microdermabrasion - complemented with a proper home care and suggested lifestyle change are prescribed during a private one-on-one consultation. Ici Paris’ standard of care for acne starts with a Probiotic Facial, an oxygenating treatment designed to clear skin congestion, control acne and revitalize stressed and dull skin, all in a 5-step treatment. Depending on the severity of the acne and acne scars a Russian peel, 100% natural treatment that detoxifies, purifies and resurfaces to improve the condition, is prescribed followed by Blue Light Acne Clearing Therapy. For more advanced cases the classic Green Peel, a medically developed skin regeneration procedure that
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uses only pure, natural plant ingredients, is combined with various non-invasive technologies (e-MATRIX, Micro/Meso-needling, Microdermabrasion) to achieve healthy, clear, smooth complexion. With the correct combination of treatments, skincare products, home care and of course lifestyle change, acneprone skin can be cleared to reveal beautiful glowing skin. Fighting either teenage or adult acne; scarring, photodamage, wrinkles, or just being proactive to prevent,
can be affordable with effective options within reach at Ici Paris Skin Clinic + Spa. A team of award-winning professionals are ready to deliver results!
416.461.1774 370 Danforth Ave. Toronto, On iciparis.ca
Italian Tradition & Quality since 1969
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hot table • salads bread • deli
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Event Planning Checklist:
6 STEPS TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL EVENT TIGRIS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY to celebrate our 15-year anniversary with our clients, colleagues and friends on the patio of Palais Royale, during the evening of Wed., Jul. 10. Wondering what goes into planning a milestone celebration such as this one? Follow our 6 steps below to ensure a successful event!
1. First Impressions First impressions matter and they set the tone of an event. From the moment guests arrive, things should be seamless and organized. For our event, we arranged a step and repeat to give guests a VIP photo experience after collecting their name tag. Upon entering the venue, they were greeted with our signature cocktail, a Kir Royal (sparkling wine and chambord; a raspberry liqueur). Our guests felt like royalty from the start!
2. Organization It’s crucial to have a budget, critical path and run of show to ensure your event is a well-oiled machine. Your vendors should be given specific information on when, where and how to set up. Ensure all materials required for the event are line itemized in a detailed checklist and assign tasks to specific team members to ensure nothing is missed.
3. Branding This is your opportunity to elevate your brand colours throughout the event. From a decor perspective, our bars were tastefully branded and blue/purple dyed orchids accented all table surfaces. An assortment of cushions in our company
colours, complete with motivational sayings, were placed on the lounge furniture. Posters featuring one highlight image per year from the last 15 years were placed around the venue along with silver '15' balloons. It was obvious what we were celebrating!
4. Food/Bev We’d be lying if food and beverage wasn’t one of the most important aspects of any party. Since our event was taking place on a waterfront patio, the selection of passed apps and food stations were fun and whimsical but also a premium quality that guests were raving about. We even had a nitrogen ice cream and popcorn bar as well as Tigris branded cookies!
5. Entertainment/ Ambience A saxophone player and bongo drummer from ON Q complimented the music from the DJ and enhanced the ambience at the event. Choose your entertainment wisely, as this effect the mood of the party.
6. Excitement and Gratitude At the midpoint of the night, our CEO formally welcomed our guests, thanked our sponsors and drew the door prizes. The theme for a 15-year anniversary is crystal, so all prizes were tailored around that - including a gift from Swarovski, a bottle of Crystal Head Vodka and a trip to Las Vegas, the city of lights! In addition, everyone left with a gift bag including an assortment of items at the end of the night.
Looking to execute a fabulous party of your own? Contact Tigris today for a free quote on our event planning and staffing services, available nationwide across Canada. phone 416.283.9119 envelope info@tigriseventsinc.com
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Fab 15
Thank you for being a part of our journey! And an Extra Special Thank You to the Sponsors opf Our Party Jul. 10/19
HOME SERVICES
Voted Top Choice
Why should you have your air ducts cleaned? THE EPA CLAIMS, “YOUR INDOOR AIR QUALITY IS FOUND TO BE 70 % MORE POLLUTED THAN THE OUTDOOR AIR.” THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER
Affairs also states, “Children and the elderly are more likely to be affected by polluted air.” By having your entire air handling system professionally cleaned, you are helping to reduce the risk of developing breathing disorders and reducing dust and pollutants in your home. The Asthma Society of Canada claims that, “Many cases of asthma and breathing disorders are triggered by allergens and pollens, dust mites, moulds and certain air pollutants, all of which can be found being circulated within your home.” Having your air ducts cleaned
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helps reduce the symptoms of allergies and asthma, as well as reduces the risk of costly repairs to your HVAC system. It will help it run more efficiently and effectively, saving you money year round. The decision of who you choose to use to have your air ducts professionally cleaned is just as important as the decision to have them cleaned. Just as there are many levels of service and quality in any industry, the same holds true in the air duct cleaning industry as well. Pricing for this service and standards can vary widely. Make sure the company you choose is reputable, has been in business for some time and offers a guarantee. Remember, the company you choose will need to enter each room in your home and will need to spend a reasonable amount of time to do a thorough cleaning depending on the size of your home. At Prestige Cleaning, we use only HomeSafe™ cleaning products, top of the line truck mounted units and equipment and provide our technicians with industry leading training. We are extremely proud of our entire staff for continuously delivering consistent, high quality service and great value to all of our clients since 1988. Our technicians are clean cut, uniformed, trained and certified by NADCA: The HVAC Inspection, Maintenance and Restoration Association as well as the Mechanical Systems Hygiene Institute. They take pride in the service they
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Duct Cleaning Service of 2019 in the GTA
provide and express an attitude of care and concern in your home. Our technicians walk through the cleaning process with you and inspect your air handling system before as well as after cleaning to show you the benefits and the difference the cleaning has made. All of our staff go through a rigorous screening process before hiring including security checks for our clients’ safety and are full time, permanent, career oriented employees. From the first time you make contact with our company to our post service follow up, we are constantly striving to improve your service experience. All of our work is 100% guaranteed which is stated directly on your invoice. We would like to thank our residential and commercial clients throughout the entire GTA for choosing Ontario’s largest and most respected professional duct cleaning and carpet cleaning service providers. We proudly accept the 2019 Top Choice Award for the 10th consecutive year
1.888.925.3265 prestigecleaning.ca
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Urban Nails A LEGACY IN THE MAKING
Eric Pimentel MANY INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES STRUGGLE to start up, upwards to 60%
of them fail within the first year of business. The creation of Urban Nails is a tale about opportunity, determination and defying all odds, making merely an idea a successful reality that has benefited the community in many ways. The story begins with the founder of Urban Nails, Kevin Nguyen. He opened up his very first nail salon in 2008 with a small team of only three staff members. Faced with adversity, a competitive industry and a tough road ahead of him, Kevin buckled up for the bumpy ride. Year after year Kevin continued to push forward, constantly improving himself and his nail salon. Although it was a tough journey Kevin remained focused on his goal of developing his business into what it is today, the Top Nail Salon of 2019 in Toronto, 4 years running. In just 10 years we have had the pleasure to watch Kevin flourish, expand, and develop his business into a thriving nail salon with extremely high levels of customer satisfaction. He now maintains a team of twenty-two staff members and is moving towards opening a second location in the near future. Urban Nails is a stand out salon defined by their impeccable customer service and attention to detail. They strive to keep their customers happy and ensure only the highest quality of craftsmanship. Their nail salon specializes in shellac manicures and pedicures, as well as unique nail design. Urban Nails extends their expertise to include waxing, bio
sculpture gel, nail enhancement, solar manicures and pedicures, and even artificial nails. Through hard work and genuine care for their customers, they’ve rightfully claimed their status as Top Nail Salon in Toronto for a fourth year in a row. You can undoubtedly expect to leave the salon with a polished smile on your face. Customer satisfaction is key and Urban Nail’s priority is that you love your nails. They are proud to carry high quality products, trained technicians, and offer a soothing atmosphere in their beautiful salon, but most of all they want their clients to leave with a “nothing less than fabulous” experience. They are known for their cleanliness and hygienic approach to nail care, offering the latest in chemical and fragrance-free treatments. Your seat is awaiting you! Just as any other Top Choice Award winning business they were voted by the consumers as the Top Nail Salon of 2019 in Toronto. This win displays the love that the members of the community have for the expertise in which they have to offer. The Top Choice Award seal of approval displays the ambitions of Kevin and his hardworking team, filling the city’s need for a Top quality salon with the care
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and dedication of a humble and professional team. Kevin’s tale is the epitome of inspiration for entrepreneurs everywhere. He had a dream which he believed in and through dedication and hard work he was able to make that dream a reality. Kevin grinded day and night, faced many adversities and was stronger because of it. He truly displays what it means to be a Top Choice Award winner. He is respectable, admirable, and overall determined in his pursuit. Kevin’s story of success portrays that nothing in life is handed to you, you need to work for everything you want, and rest at nothing to reach your goals.
416-778-8288 179 Danforth Ave Toronto, On urbannails.ca
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Nail Salon of 2019 in Toronto
NAILS • MANICURES • PEDICURES • WAXING
416-778-8288 179 Danforth Ave., Toronto urbannails.ca
AUTOMOTIVES
Bay Auto Zone
LUXURY VEHICLES AT EXCEPTIONAL PRICES…FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS.
BAY AUTO ZONE 888-229-3962 1017 Finch Ave. W Toronto, On M3j 2C7 bayautozone.com
IT ALL BEGAN AS one mechanic in a garage fixing up old cars, and has now expanded to one of the top car dealerships with two showrooms filled with an incredibly unique selection of pre-owned vehicles and an exceptional, fully licensed service shop. Despite our massive growth, however, we still pride ourselves in being a family owned and operated business. Our President & CEO Bahman Bayat’s passion for cars was ignited at a young age, having a mechanic as a father meant he was constantly surrounded by cars, so he quickly learned all there was to know! Upon immigrating to Canada in 1996, his passion was reignited as he tried to find the perfect car for him and his family. After scouring dealership, after dealership, it was difficult to find a suitable car for the right price, so he took it upon himself fix up a 1986 BMW 3 series. Inspired by the car’s transformation, Bahman worked hard to achieve his Certified Mechanic license, to soon be able to open up Bay Auto Zone’s first location, in 1999 and start his business doing what he loved. Our success can only be attributed to the fact that our business is based off of a passion for cars, one that still runs deep amongst the family at Bay Auto Zone. From our knowledgeable team hand selecting unique, high quality vehicles every day, to be a part of our 180+ vehicle inventory. To our thorough service staff and certified mechanics undergoing a full point inspection report with each ca that comes through our doors, in our own licensed facility, to ensure that they are
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in their best condition for our customers. Not to mention our eager sales team, dedicated to working with every customer to navigate our indoor showrooms, understand what they are looking for in a car, and help find one perfectly suited for them. For the past 20 years, Bay Auto Zone has been dedicated to creating lasting relationships with our customers. Every deal we make is rooted in transparency and trust between us and our customers, we understand the level of commitment that comes into choosing the right car and our main goal is to ensure that we are offering our customers the top cars on the market, in both quality and price. Our customers understand this too, year after year, we love to see them returning with their well-loved vehicles, in search of their next! One of the many qualities that Bay Auto Zone is known for is that we service what we sell, meaning that we welcome our customers to return to our service shop for any work to be done on their vehicles, as well as for a complimentary annual alignment service. Our customers know that working with our service team, there is no doubt they are getting the best deal and safest car. At Bay Auto Zone, our approval rate is 100%! Our team works with many banks and financing institutions to find leasing and financing for all of our customers, regardless of credit or circumstance. We stand by our competitive prices, and always offer price matching with our competition to ensure that our customers are getting the best deals!
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HOME SERVICES
Tony Romanelli, President and Anthony Parolin, Operations Manager
“One man has enthusiasm for 30 minutes, another for 30 days, but it is the man who has it for 30 years who makes a success of his life.” - Edward B. Butler. RCC Waterproofing has remained consistently enthusiastic about providing quality waterproofing services, and in 2020 will be celebrating their 100th year of service. The success of this 3rd generation owned enterprise continues to flourish.
Established in 1920 by John Romanelli, RCC Waterproofing is now acknowledged as the leading Waterproofing company servicing over 62 cities in and around Ontario. Though the owner has now progressed to be third generation owner Tony Romanelli, the vision of providing reliable and effective services to homeowners and business owners alike remains the foundation for daily operations. With services ranging anywhere from basement lowering/underpinning, foundation structural repair to interior/ exterior basement waterproofing, it is
assured that one will receive the immediate professional assistance required. RCC stands out from the business scene, and rightfully so. They pride themselves in being a major contributor to waterproofing system technology, inventing some of the most widely used waterproofing systems used today. They are proud to say that they complete most waterproofing projects on a yearly basis than any other competitor, and the best part? Many of the employees in the company working on these projects, who are considered more like family, have been in the company for over 30 years. It is safe to say that when employees are faithful to a company, a company is faithful to it’s core beliefs; in this case providing Top quality service with diligence and integrity. It is no coincidence that some of the finest residences and architecturally significant structures, trust RCC with their waterproofing needs. Their latest achievement of being crowned the Top Choice for
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Waterproofing Services in the GTA for two consecutive years acts as motivation to continue staying true to their mission and remember that people appreciate all their contributions to the waterproofing world and the general public. RCC is the waterproofing company to trust and offers their clients a lifetime waterproofing guarantee! It is their professional approach and willingness to guarantee their work that makes RCC Waterproofing so personable and popular with their clients. The foundation of RCC Waterproofing was built on family values. From operations and sales to administrative and office support, family and teamwork are the backbone of the company. They have the pleasure of including their clients into their “big family” by providing them with their expertise and most of all, having fun doing so. It is their persistent enthusiasm that is responsible for their team’s expansion, service area expansion, and overall enterprise expansion. Enthusiasm is engraved in each and every member of RCC Waterproofing: ready to include many more satisfied customers into their family.
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SPECIALTY SERVICES
AS Special Events
UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGES OF EVENT HOSTING
AS SPECIAL EVENTS, PARTY & Tent Rentals has taken over the event rental industry in the GTA on a grand scale. The quality of their inventory and products in combination with their excellent customer service and expertise in the industry has given them the reputation of an elite party and tent rental company in Toronto and the GTA. For over 20 years, AS Special Events, Party & Tent Rentals has provided the community with helpful and knowledgeable event planning tips and tent rentals. For any event, the staff at AS Special Events, Party & Tent Rentals are always available to assist and support you. AS Special Events provides full service tent rentals, along with staging, barbecue, catering equipment, lounge furniture, dance floors, chairs, tables, linens, draping services and much more. The company continues to grow its inventory in order to cater to their client’s changing event rental needs. The average event takes approximately two years to plan and execute, however with AS Special Events, the journey is seamless and stress free at
this one stop shop. It is no doubt that AS Special Events, Party & Tent Rentals has reached this level of success thus far; it is due to their dedication to their clients and staff that makes them unique. If you are looking into a tent but don’t know the right size, AS Special Events offers free consultation for tent sizes (time & location permitting). Being in the industry for many years, AS Special Events, Party & Tent Rentals has built many friendships with florists, event planners, design and decor professionals, caterers and transportation services along the way. These invaluable friendships are always shared with their clients for the best prices. With the best quality products and services available in the industry, AS Special Events, Party & Tent Rentals is also a budget friendly company. The staff recommend rentals based on their client’s budget without breaking the bank. While all products and services are competitive, but affordable in price, AS Special Events, Party & Tent Rentals offers discounts to their returning clients.
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Whether you’re planning a backyard event, a corporate social or a grand wedding in a tent or banquet hall, AS Special Events, Party & Tent Rentals is determined to make your event memorable. Visit their website at asspecialevents. ca to see what services and rentals they offer. Planning your next event should not be stressful or overwhelming, it should be as easy as AS Special Events!
416.757.2100 80 midwest Rd. unit 22-24 Toronto, Ontario, M1P 4R2 info@asspecialevents.ca asspecialevents.ca INSTAGRAM @as_specialevents Facebook-square @ASSpecialEvents Twitter-Square @as_specialevents
“YOU INVITE THE GUESTS AND WE’LL DO THE REST!”
Full-Service Wedding & Event Rental Chair & Tables, Tents, Lounge Furniture, Dishes & Glasses, Catering Equipment, Linen, Staging & Flooring, Bar Supplies, BBQ Supplies and much more...
Wedding • Corporate • Private Voted Top Choice 2 0 19
Party & Tent Rentals of 2019 in Toronto
416-757-2100 • 80 Midwest Rd. Unit 22-24, Toronto, On • ASSPECIALEVENTS.CA
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What's your Unexpected Property Damage Plan? DO YOU KNOW WHO TO CALL? ARE YOU SURE THAT THE COMPANY YOU ARE CALLING WILL ANSWER? WHAT IF IT'S A HOLIDAY OR MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT? AT NU-TREND CONSTRUCTION WE
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Restoration Company of 2019 in the GTA
RESTORATION & RECONSTRUCTION SPECIALISTS
416-747-1613 ntccanada.com
are your first responders following significant damage to your home or business after fire, flood, water damage, sewer backup, windstorm and other major events. Our team is ready for your call, 24 hours a day 7 days a week including holidays. We handle all types of commercial, industrial, condominium and residential property claims. From a small residential basement flood to a large commercial fire, Nu-Trend Construction will be there to help ensure consistency, dedication and support. We work as a team to provide our clients with the confidence to make quick, sound decisions during devastating situations. When disasters occur, Nu-Trend is ready. Family run and operated for over 40 years, Nu-Trend has gained recognition as one of the most dependable Restoration Contractors in the Insurance industry servicing Toronto and the GTA. We promise all of our clients that they will be treated
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with respect, dignity and honesty during the claims process to ensure a positive claim experience. Our mission, vision and values all revolve around outstanding results and customer satisfaction. Once you notice damage to your home or business, Nu-Trend begins with our “Mitigation Team” also known as “Emergency Services” or “Clean Up”. Once your home or business is cleaned, the “Nu-Trend Restoration Team” moves in and takes over by repairing and rebuilding the damaged property. Our professionals are skilled in working closely with Insurance companies, Engineers, Insurance Adjusters, Architects, Property Managers, on your behalf to establish a reasonable and acceptable solution to your property loss. After carefully analyzing the damage, we make professional recommendations on how to best proceed. At Nu-Trend Construction, we value accountability, ethical and honest interactions. We are proud to say that “we are well respected, and the pillars of excellence upon which this company was founded continue to be a competitive advantage for us.” Disasters do not have regular business hours, neither does Nu-Trend! We are available any time, any day! All calls are answered, no voicemail. At this time we would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation and thanks to each and every person who supports Nu-Trend Construction and for voting us your 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Top Choice Award Winner.
When catastrophe strikes‌ call the insurance claim specialists.
RESTORATION & RECONSTRUCTION SPECIALISTS
Providing unparalleled service to residential, commercial and condominium clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
416-747-1613 Visit us at ntccanada.com or connect on Facebook-square linkedin Twitter-Square
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Restoration Company of 2019 in the GTA
AUTOMOTIVES
NASSER RAD
The Drive to Succeed THE PASSION, DETERMINATION AND drive to succeed is the heart and soul
of every successful entrepreneur and it is what makes a difference between an ordinary and an extraordinary performance. Autorama, a leading used car dealership in Toronto, has been recognized as the best used car dealership in Toronto for seven consecutive years by the Top Choice Awards for its extraordinary customer service and innovative business model. This top independent dealership in Toronto is led by Nasser Rad who has worked hard for almost two decades since launching his business in 2000 to be at the forefront of the used-car industry; decades that took determination, consistency and continuous improvement. His passion for cars and business drove him to create a unique business model that has earned Autorama the ‘Top Independent Dealership in Canada’ title by Auto Remarketing and winner of multiple awards. When Rad first opened the dealership’s doors, his vision was offering full transparency, exceptional customer service, top quality vehicles, competitive prices
and most importantly giving the best car shopping experience to his customers. Fast forward to today, Autorama has gone from a small operation to a superstore boasting 50,000 square feet and an indoor showroom that showcases over 250 pre-owned vehicles, along with a strong team of Sales Consultants and Finance Specialists. Autorama has a close partnership with most major banks and lenders in Canada. These relationships have helped turn this unique dealership into one of the most popular car loan centers in Toronto for clients with all types of credit. “What makes a company great are the people who define the character of a company,” Rad said. Building a team with great chemistry and high morale has helped push Autorama miles ahead of its competition. Rad is extremely proud of his passionate and motivated team who have continuously raised the bar and set higher standards when it comes to customer service. Autorama is a “one-price” store, eliminating the ‘negotiation step’ that is still common in the shopping process for most used vehicles. This is a strategic approach
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to targeting the industries valuable consumers; millennials, who are all about the experience and convenience. With this new target demographic, this dealership has crafted a successful marketing strategy. Rad believes the retail experience is changing, and dealerships need to adapt to the buyers of the future. “The more you drive positive change, the more enhanced your business model becomes,” Rad said. Rad works to continuously improve and streamline the store’s procedures so that the entire car shopping process, from the moment the customer finds us online until when they drive it away, takes the least amount of time while leaving them with a memorable shopping experience. “I love what I do. The joy and excitement of doing what I love and trying to be the best at it is what drives me and it never stops,” Rad Said.
416-739-7262 1205 Finch Ave. W, Toronto autorama.ca
416-739-7262 1205 Finch Ave West, North York, ON M3J 2E8 info@autorama.ca www.autorama.ca
HOME SERVICES
Trust the Best
At Ridgewater Homes, we are passionate about the services we provide to our customers. We care just as much about what goes into our customer’s homes, as what we’d put into our own.
Management Team (Above, Left to Right): Carlos Mendonca, Project Manager Daryl Berden, Owner/Marketing Justin Gill, Supervisor
Voted Top Choice Renovation Services of 2019 in Vancouver
idgewater Homes Ltd. is an awardwinning licensed residential builder, r e n o v a t o r, g e n eral contractor, and construction manager that has been operating in British Columbia since 2008. Ridgewater is proud to be one of the Lower Mainland’s leading General Contractor, Design-Builder, and Construction Management firms. We are dedicated to providing our valued clients
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with an entirely unique and completely transparent construction management system, we provide guidance, buying power and expertise to ensure every project is delivered on time and on budget. This allows us to consistently deliver the most cost-effective, complete and innovative solutions. Ridgewater is a company that focuses on quality built workmanship and quality service. Our team of people are some of the best in the business and are the heart and soul of Ridgewater. We continue to hold strong family values. We place a high priority on ensuring the highest level of service possible for each of our clients, from the initial consultation all the way through to occupancy, and we are committed to creating healthy relationships with our clients, architects, consultants, and sub-trades. We work together and have fun together. Our goal is to build the best homes in the city – without exception. We understand that home is a deeply personal place, and that you have unique needs. While we’re known for creating homes
"We understand that home is a deeply personal place, and that you have unique needs." of superior design and quality construction, we know that each home’s design is only as good as its ability to meet your lifestyle needs. Each of our projects has been uniquely innovative. We have blended various architectural styles, quality building materials, modern conveniences. and the finest custom finishes in order to create a beautiful and functional timeless space. Ridgewater combines decades of experience and a personal commitment to quality and professionalism. At Ridgewater, Truthfulness and integrity are built into our company; quality and lasting value are built into our work. When you choose to use us with your next project, whether building or renovating, our goal is always the same. To offer you and your family the absolute best service we can. Ridgewater adheres to the highest standards, never compromising on
quality. Over the years, this approach has earned Ridgewater a solid reputation for excellence and quality built homes and renovations. Our clients expect the craftsmanship that we deliver. We pay special attention to the details of every project to ensure the complete satisfaction of each client. They’re delighted to find that our team is also friendly, respectful and clean. When choosing Ridgewater, rest assured you are choosing a standard most people only dream of. Great renovations start with a great contractor, that is why we are the #1
leader in renovations. All this gives us an edge over our competition while validating us as the best. Ridgewater is a symbol of integrity and being Quality Built.
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FINANCE & LEGAL
The Complexities Of High Net Worth Separation And Divorce WHAT IS A HIGH NET WORTH SEPARATION AND DIVORCE? HIGH NET WORTH SEPARATIONS
are between couples whose combined total worth is significant compared to debt. Often, they involve complex issues related to evaluating a couple's total personal and commercial wealth. If a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is in place, these will need to be reviewed. Child and spousal support is determined based on income, making it essential to agree upon an accurate number. Divorces that are also high conflict, present even greater challenges. When couples have complex portfolios, it’s vital to ensure an accurate valuation of family property and debts, both at the start and end of the relationship. Why are high net worth separations and divorces more challenging? Couples who have amassed wealth and built family businesses have more complex financial holdings to separate. The process to valuate takes time and may require industry specific experts.
We resolve a wide range of key issues: • Opening, closing inventory and valuation of family assets and property; • Excluded property calculations; • I n t e r n a t i o n a l f a m i l y p r o p e r t y division and tracing; • Estate freezes, family trusts, corporate rollovers, and butterfly transactions; • Income taxes, RRSP’s, capital gains and corporate tax implications; • Valuation of business entities, professional practices or partnerships, stocks, and asset depreciation; • Retirement and payment of spousal and child support; • Valuation of pensions, retirement or executive compensation packages; • T h e i m p a c t o f r e m a r r i a g e o n spousal support including marriage agreements;
• Consideration of inheritance planning for children on remarriage; • Exceptions to child and spousal support for high income earners; • Self-sufficiency objectives for partners of long relationships; • How excluded property including pre-relationship property, gift and inheritances are calculated.
Why is MacLean Law one of the best law firms to deal with my high net worth separation and divorce? Our ultimate goal is to help you retain financial stability following the breakdown of a relationship. MacLean Law has years of family law practice. Our unique team approach provides a wealth of knowledge in law, finance and international matters. Through our comprehensive and wide-ranging expertise, in-depth legal knowledge, the latest in innovative
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family law practices, responsive support and relentless commitment to open communication, we’re dedicated to moving you forward to a positive family outcome. Our priority is safeguarding your interests. Mediation, arbitration and collaborative processes are viable alternatives to divorce litigation. These processes focus on obtaining a timely and fair resolution while keeping personal details out of the courts and the media. MacLean Law has successfully negotiated or litigated many family law files with record setting judgements. Our services to clients include marriage agreements, divorce/separation and property division, and finding the right jointly-appointed financial experts to ensure fair valuations and the best results.
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EDUCATION
Learn With Our Award Winning Language School FOR THE FIRST TIME ever, VGC International College has been voted winner of the Top Choice Language School 2019 in Vancouver. The language school considers this award to be a great achievement and a source of appreciation for their school. Their team writes, "It is an extreme honor to win this Top Choice Award as this is one of the greatest endorsements a business can receive within North America & Europe." As a Top Choice Award winner, VGC takes pride in providing its students with an amazing cultural experience, excellent services and the best academic learning environment in Vancouver. Founded in 2003, the school started primarily as a relatively smaller language school in the heart of Vancouver. Today, it hosts both domestic and international students from more than 75 nations across the globe. In addition to English Language courses, VGC offers top quality International Business programs as well.
What Makes VGC Successful The director, Dominic Walton, believes that VGC’s core strength is the unparalleled student experience and great support it provides to students from diverse cultural backgrounds. He thinks that the positive experiences of each one of VGC’s students has taken the school to new heights of success, making it one of the fastest growing schools in Canada. With growth came the responsibility of accommodating greater amounts of students and adjusting to the
dynamic educational environment. VGC responded effectively; it constructed a new campus and expanded its course options. The new campus, in the heart of Vancouver, boasts increased student space with modern classrooms and a student-friendly environment. The school holds onto its Award Winning English programs and has added a pinch of diversification by introducing International Business programs.
Why Students Choose VGC This highly rated, Top Choice Award winner language school is loved and praised by all those who are currently experiencing or have experienced the VGC culture. No wonder it earned enough votes to be labeled as the ‘Top Choice’! But here is why students choose and trust VGC with their journey towards a better future through effective learning.
CURRICULUM
VGC offers its students a wide variety of English Language courses to choose from. Additionally, the school offers one program which is quite unique- Global English. This program is a hybrid of academic skills and general English, enabling students to develop specialized language skills they will need in the business world as a bonus.
FACULTY
The school follows an extremely strict hiring policy in its efforts to ensure that only the best teachers and
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instructors are appointed. The hiring criterion does not only focus on qualifications, but it also takes into consideration the commitment of a faculty member towards helping students in achieving their personal academic goals. Before winning the Top Choice Award, VGC maintained its undisputed reputation as one of the most academic language schools in the populous city of Vancouver. Now, it has upgraded to become the Top Language School in the city.
PERSONAL ATTENTION
The school’s faculty and administration acknowledge the fact that every student enters a school with their own set of goals. At VGC, the goals of every student merge in with the teachers’, allowing this stronger combination to work towards a rather ‘common’ goal. Teachers and staff members strive to get to know each of their students as individuals. They track the students’ performance and tailor-make their academic approach as much as possible to provide the best guidance.
A Culturally Diverse, Yet a True Canadian Experience In this modern era, becoming globally aware is essential to learning and excelling in every sector. This is exactly what VGC helps students in. By being around students from over 75 different nations, it creates a warm and ‘global’ study environment. Interacting with new people helps students in becoming global citizens,
allowing them to craft their own international networks. Moreover, VGC makes sure that a student’s experience with them is packed with excitement and fun-filled activities & tours that help in enriching their Canadian experience. Their event management team makes honest efforts in ensuring that each VGC student has a unique experience in Canada.
Affiliations and Accreditations VGC International College is recognized by thousands of students from around the world as well as many prestigious post-secondary institutions as the one of the best language schools in Canada. VGC is also affiliated and accredited with all levels of industries and government. It is recognized for its high industry standards by the following: Designated B.C- Private Training Institutions Branch, Languages Canada (Langues Canada), British ColumbiaEducation Quality Assurance (EQA), EduCanada, Quality English (QE), Bildungsurlaub, Quality Education (QED)
VGC Activities The school understands the need for education to be complemented with fun-filled activities. It also understands that every student’s trip to Canada would not solely be about ‘studying’-it would be a sort of experience of a lifetime for them! To make sure they deliver and meet the expectations of their students, VGC organizes its own afternoon excursion activities to allow students to explore Canada with the proper guidance. To learn more visit vgc.ca or see our ad for contact information angle-right
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UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS
Our college is recognized by thousands of students from all over the world, as well as prestigious post-secondary institutions, as the premier English language school in Vancouver, Canada.
Business programs are designed for Canadian and international students seeking a foundation in business fundamentals. Ideal for individuals planning to pursue further studies as well as working professionals.
Our college holds pathway agreements with universities and colleges in North America that allow seamless entry without having to write the TOEFL or IELTS test after graduating from their English programs.
For more information visit www.vgc.ca
Where The World Comes to Study!
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411 West Hastings St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 1L4
Top Choice Category: Top Language School of 2019 in Vancouver
B2B SERVICES
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DISPATCHERS ASSIGN HIGHER PRIORITY TO VERIFIED VIDEO ALARMS. REDHANDED BY RADIUS SECURITY INCREASES APPREHENTION RATE AND LOWERS FALSE ALARMS.
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IMAGINE YOU’RE A POLICE dispatcher. You have one unit available. Two calls come in. The first is an automated notification from a security company: alarms at a warehouse indicate someone has broken in. The second is from another security company’s monitoring station. They’re tracking a couple of suspects on analytics-enabled cameras at a construction site. The intruders cut through a fence and are breaking into a storage container. Where do you send your cruiser? Exactly. To the construction site. To stop a verified crime in progress. Time is everything when it comes to stopping criminals. You need hard evidence. Even better if an officer is an eye witness. Video alarm verification means fewer false alarms, more apprehensions, and stronger evidence. Radius’ 2018 statistics bear this out. Last year, the Redhanded remote video monitoring system led to 576 dispatches, 258 apprehensions, and 20 false dispatches. That’s a 45% apprehension rate (trending about 60% by year-end) and a 3.5% false alarm rate. In contrast, Toronto’s false dispatch rate with alarm companies was 97% last year. That’s a big difference.
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Not surprisingly, police dispatchers assign higher priority to incidents with Video Alarm Verification of crimes inprogress. Because the police units arrive quicker, clients suffer fewer losses and less damage. Police departments also like video monitoring because these systems help protect officers in the line of duty. From the Command Center, operators track the movements of suspects in real-time. They keep dispatchers informed at all times about where suspects are, how many are on-site, what they’re wearing and whether they are armed. Knowing these details helps keep the first responders safe. Want to see Video Alarm Verification in action? Check out apprehension videos at canada.radiussecurity. com/caught-in-the-act
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HEALTH & FITNESS
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Top Personal Trainers In Vancouver TURNFIT PERSONAL TRAINERS WORKS WITH YOU TO ENHANCE YOUR NATURAL BEAUTY. THEY REVIEW YOUR CURRENT LIFESTYLE AND HELP YOU TWEAK IT SO THAT EVERYTHING YOU DO IN LIFE BECOMES EASIER. BY CREATING A PROGRAM THAT FITS YOUR PERSONAL NEEDS, THEY REMOVE THE GUESSWORK, ALLOWING YOU TO SAVE TIME AND ENERGY TO FOCUS ON WHAT YOU LOVE. TURNFIT PERSONAL TRAINERS WAS founded by “Coach David” aka
David Turnbull. Coach David is an experienced and successful Personal Trainer who strives for a happier and healthier life every day. He is a gifted speaker and motivational coach who will inspire you to stay on track with your goals. He shares his energy, enthusiasm for fitness, and positive mindset to help his clients achieve results they didn’t know they could achieve. The entire team at TurnFit is proud of the difference they make in the lives of their clients. They are also proud to rank as the top fitness centre in Vancouver. They are a relentless team of professionals
ready to support you, in the way you deserve, to achieve your goals. TurnFit has over 250 written reviews on Google, Facebook, Yelp and other review sites, an overwhelming number of reviews for which they are grateful. However, Coach David suggests the best way to see if they are the right fit is to try a free month of their online personal training. No catch. No contracts. If you are local, you can also visit them to get a full 24 point muscle quality test to check for muscle imbalances. They give you the full report and findings along with corrective exercises. No catch after that first session; you walk away with all the knowledge. But if you want the top
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trainers in Vancouver to help you achieve the results you want, we suggest you try them out for a few months to experience the wow effect they will have on your life.
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Dhuga Dental Centre is proud to provide our patients with a dental experience second-to-none. With unsurpassed service, quality of care and the latest that dental technology has to oer, we do all we can to ensure you enjoy your visit with us.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
DR. BRUCE TASIOS BSCH, DDS, MDS, FRDC(C), DIP ABO
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The New Standard Of Excellence In Orthodontics
CELEBRATING IT'S SIXTH ANNIVERSARY, TASIOS ORTHODONTICS REMAINS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING IT'S PATIENTS WITH THE BEST EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE.
TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN any profession, nothing is more important or has more credibility than the power of a wordof- mouth recommendation. It is a proven statement of your skills, abilities and professionalism in your chosen field, carrying much more weight beyond anything you could say yourself. That’s why, in the very specialized field of orthodontics, winning a Top Choice Award as the best orthodontic clinic in the city for four years in a row says everything about Vaughan’s Tasios Orthodontics, especially since the award is voted upon by patients. The clinic is also recommended by city dentists, who trust Tasios with the care of their own patients. That’s the very best word of mouth available. “It’s a validation of what we’re doing,” says Dr. Bruce Tasios about the five wins.
"It has been an absolute honour to be recognized by our community for what we are able to achieve every day." Dr. Bruce Tasios
“We strive to do our best at giving patients the ultimate orthodontic experience. It has been an absolute honour to be recognized by our community for what we are able to achieve every day.” One visit to Tasios Orthodontics makes it clear why it has become so popular and respected since opening. Unlike the usual intimidating and sterile medical practice environment, Tasios is welcoming, friendly and fun, adding to the patient experience. There is a refreshment area, snack bar, games room and iPad station, and the clinic holds monthly contests and offers a Smile Rewards Program. Its doctors can be contacted 24/7 and evening and weekend appointments are available. Their treatment techniques are designed to minimize discomfort, accelerate treatment and achieve optimal results. Tasios uses the latest technology, such as Damon braces, which not only straighten teeth, but also take into consideration the profile of the face to optimize facial esthetics. The clinic also offers Invisalign, a system that uses a series of virtually invisible clear aligners that discreetly creates beautiful smiles. “Patients come to us because they want a perfect smile. We are extremely proud of our results and encourage everyone to visit our Instagram page to view our before and after images to truly appreciate what we do,” says Dr. Tasios. While it’s been honoured by the city, Tasios goes out of its way to give back to its community, too: the clinic is involved
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with many events, charities and local sports teams. “We also offer free orthodontic services to patients who cannot afford treatment. To be able to have a positive impact on someone’s life by improving their confidence is the most rewarding aspect of being an orthodontist,” says Dr. Tasios. Changing smiles with the latest technology, and changing attitudes about orthodontics with its approach — these are just two reasons why word of mouth continues to spread about Tasios Orthodontics.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
The Best 5 Tips to Beautiful Skin from the Inside Out! BY SHAWN SOLOMON, CEO, MA, CLT
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ging is inevitable and we can’t change it. Although it is the natural process and genetics continues to be one of the catalysts on how you are going to age, there are still many other factors that contribute to premature aging. • Poor lifestyle • Lack of sleep • Dehydration • Excessive sun exposure…to name a few. All of these things can lead to early signs of aging, such as dull, blah skin, wrinkles, age spots and volume loss. Here are a few tips to live by for your best skin health and preventative aging concerns:
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Say no to excessive sugar. Sugar is inflammatory and inflammation causes you to age faster. The reason: it speeds up the aging process by binding to and eventually weakening the collagen in your skin, which can lead to premature wrinkles and sagging. Eat vegetables and fruits every day and steer clear of the twinkies at all costs. The good news is that you can still have sweets without sacrificing your youth—just make sure they are in the form of fresh fruits. When you drop the refined sugar from your diet, your skin will look better in a matter of days.
Antioxidants will save your skin: They’re so powerful from an anti-aging perspective when ingested and/or applied to your skin. Your skin is your largest organ, so taking good care of it is paramount to your aging process. Antioxidants protect your skin by limiting the production of free radicals, which damage skin cells. One of the most desirable benefits of antioxidants; in skin care is the inflammatory actions. Reducing inflammation promotes an even skin tone and can help keep acne and even keep wrinkles at bay! Using an over the counter topical Vitamin C serum like ZO C-Bright or Skin Medica’s, Lytera is a perfect step to take.
your chronological age, but exercise can improve your health to the point where you look and feel younger than you are. Whether it be a long walk or a spin class… you need to keep your body strong if you want it to look and act younger.
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Sleep in! Using a powerful antioxidant like the 2 mentioned, will help your skin repair itself from sun damage. In addition, they have natural sunscreen properties, so combining with your daily SPF will have a synergistic effect.
Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize! Without moisture, your skin is essentially dehydrating before your eyes. This could lead to new wrinkles and fine lines and/or increasing existing lines in the skin. You might be starting notice a lack luster complexion that seems to absorb light instead of reflecting it. Without moisture even oily skin can become overactive to protect its much-needed supply. This can make you feel greasy and cause further breakouts. There is a moisturizer for everyone. A fan favorite moisturizer at TSC is Oxygenetix. This is a moisturizer that cares for your skin. Oxygenating Hydro-Matrix will never occlude the surface of your skin to block it from breathing. Instead, this moisturizer oxygenates your skin, replenishing it, as well as delivering fast-absorbing, long-lasting hydration all day and the Aloe Vera base is antibacterial and soothing. Amazing for all skin types, especially those with overactive oil production.
A good night’s sleep can mean good skin health because when you are sleep deprived, your body makes more of the stress hormone cortisol. Elevated levels of cortisol can lead to increased stress and inflammation in the body, hurting your skins quality. This can lead to amplified acne breakouts and/or skin sensitivities. Not enough sleep detracts from your skin’s natural beauty. Increased inflammatory cells in the body lead to the breakdown of collagen and hyaluronic acid, the molecules that give your skin its glow, bounce and translucency. If that’s not enough to force you to close your eyes and take a longer trip to la la land then maybe this will; during deep sleep, the rise in growth hormones allows damaged cells to naturally repair themselves. Without the deeper phases of sleep this won’t occur, allowing continuous breakdowns to accumulate instead of being reversed overnight. This will result in further undesirable signs of aging. This is the perfect excuse for a little sleep in, don’t you think? So, the next time you say to yourself, ‘I don’t have the time or money to support my best skin health and aging process, remember these 5 tips! Most of them are free and within your power to control. This rarely being the case, you might as well get on board. Be good to your skin and I promise, it will be good back to you.
Get moving! The powers of a steady fitness routine are impressive. Regular exercise can help you build stronger muscles, starve off chronic illnesses and make your clothes fit a whole lot better. There is another benefit of physical activity that deserves a huge shout out; the way even moderate amounts seem to shave off years from your age no matter how many birthdays you’ve celebrated. Of course, you cannot change
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Nails @ Anthony's
THE EPITOME OF GLAMOUR AND TRUE THERAPY ESCAPE FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN. By Natalie Rose Servello WITH OVER 20 YEARS of experience Nails @ Anthony’s is the Chanel of nail salons within the Vaughan area. Nail’s at Anthony’s is not just a salon in the heart of Vaughan, it is the epitome of glamour, a true therapy escape for both men and women. Owners, Anthony and Carol Nguyen have taken their salon to a caliber so high in the salon industry, it has become a sanctuary for many. There is nothing like a Nails @ Anthony’s weekly service to keep you refreshed and feeling beautiful, “What is most important to us, is
to satisfy the client” says Anthony. The salon goes beyond just hand and foot services, the aestheticians are trained in all areas of aesthetics, also offering body waxing and spa treatments. The staff is trained on a consistent basis, allowing them to stay up-to-date on trends and treatments within the industry. It has been noted the salon does not just over exceed the expectations of a good manicure but can also wax a perfect brow. Nail’s at Anthony’s has become Vaughan’s one-stop-shop, a place where men and women feel comfortable and at home.
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Succss is more than just being the best in your specific industry, it takes time, experience, passion and a family to ultimately achieve it. Anthony and Carol have done just this. They have developed an extensive cliental through their customary service style, and personal relationship building. The salon has become a family for Anthony and Carol, allowing them to develop personal relationships with their cliental. They pride themselves on quality service, cleanliness and customer contentment, “It’s all about good product and consistency
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It’s all about good product and consistency with work… we want our clients to feel comfortable” – Carol Nguyen, Co-owner
with work… we want our clients to feel comfortable” stated Carol. The men and women of the salon are not only considered clients but friends and family to the couple. This is a main element to the level of success they have attained thus far. It truly is exceptional to build a personal connection with the people you spend most of your time with and let’s be real we all spend a lot of time with our aestheticians. Owner Carol, is focused on placing herself in the position of her clients to ensure they receive the most elusive experience. “To take good care of my clients I think is the most important – understanding my client and their needs and always giving them the best product, this is important, and also no rushing” Carol added. As a salon, it is important the personal element is present, however Anthony and Carol have taken this tactic and made it entirely their own. Their personal element is real and when in the salon the bond between them and their cliental is strong. When we think Nails @ Anthony’s, we think chic. The salon location is decorated with the top trends in interior. Both husband and wife are focused on style and professionalism – elements of the salon that which clients appreciate greatly. For a new client walking in the atmosphere is exhilarating. From the 3-D wall paper, to the leather seats, custom paintings and chandeliers, the salon is curated to perfection. Nail’s at Anthony’s is a catalog in itself, a real 360 experience. Carol explained “Once they come to experience the salon they are never going to feel the same way about any other,” they are focused on taking care of their clients and this also includes an atmosphere that aesthetically pleases the body and mind. Nail’s at Anthony’s continues to surpass the expectation of clients, the
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salon is fume free, a characteristic the couple takes pride in. Comfort for the client is key, the salon ensures all clients are treated exceptionally well. They are seated, jackets are taken, beverages are offered; truly granting them an extensive spa experience. In correlation, the salon is focused on all areas of hygiene. Cleanliness is crucial for Nail’s at Anthony’s and it is always in a pristine state. As a fifth-year recipient of the Top Choice Awards the salon is beyond grateful for the support they have received. Nail’s at Anthony’s has greatly expressed their appreciation for their clients. They feel their clients represent their brand and their good vibes only motto, “All about good vibes in here, we want positivity” a quote shared by both husband and wife. Thanks to Anthony, Carol and the Nail’s at Anthony’s team they have curated a luxurious, and at home experience we all deserve.
905 856 8988 8099 Weston Rd., Woodbridge (Off Weston Rd. South of Langstaff)
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EDUCATION
Vaughan's High Performance IB Gifted School YOU CAN'T PUT A PRICE ON YOUR CHILD'S FUTURE. DELANO ACADEMY IS AN
exclusive gifted K-12 boutique private school centrally located off the 407 and Dufferin Street in Vaughan. Delano values the International Baccalaureate program offering students more. Delano is an environment where standards and expectations are high while teaching and learning are progressive, innovative and taught by passionate educators. Students thrive, excel and exceed their own expectations mingling with like-minded peers that encourage and model their personal best. Safety and student wellness are priority, and student success is linked to their social and emotional well-being. What attracts most families to Delano is value. Working and middle-class families appreciate Ivy League attitudes and standards with affordable and manageable tuition value compared to pricey counterparts. The benefits of private versus public education debate is beyond the scope this conversation. It is a personal choice and the decision unfortunately constrained by affordability. Where you live, where you shop and where you dine serve the same function but may not necessarily be equivalent or practical. It all comes down to “What do you value?” “What is important for your family and what are your aspirations for your children?” Parents that choose private education, seek greater
voice, involvement, communication and control in the socialization and education of their children. For example, private schools breed environments that are selective and controlled. Not every student can be admitted into a private school eliminating diversity. For example, diversity of ability, religion, discipline, culture, which also creates an exclusive environment with a specific peer group. This peer group is aligned with values, attitudes, and expectations that can have profound effects later in life. Choosing the right peer group is controlled when you select the school that your child attends. Additionally, class size and freedom of governance is motivating for parents. Public schools tend to have larger class sizes, controlled by Ministry, Budgets, bureaucracy and decisions that may not necessarily align with your family values. Most recently class sizes have increased in some public boards, wherein private schools they stabilize with just under 18 students per class. Private schools also set standards and expectations by offering academically rich options such as University preparatory streams such as Gifted, AP and IB that attract students and parents seeking schools with enriched academic settings. Additionally, diverse program experiences, experiential trips and specialty programs/ courses for
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Private School of 2019 in Vaughan students are all part of standard curricula that public schools are unable to afford. These experiences may include a greater emphasis on arts, athletics, student wellness and character development. Private schools breed environments rich in innovation, creativity and are motivated to attract passionate and qualified, dedicated educators that emphasize progressive and best practices. With flexibility and greater control, educators are engaged and enjoy more personal relationships with students, thereby providing excellent support and modelling life-long learning. The standards in private school are high for discipline, enforcement of school policies, values, and character development. Inherently due to the sheer nature of class size, ratio and governance, private schools have a microscopic
lens with regards to discipline, bullying and student social, emotional and mental wellness that they are able to control and manage and support the quality of student success, achievement and overall educational experience. Do you really get what you pay for with private education? At Delano Academy, we argue that you cannot put a price on your child’s future. As a trailblazing school, Delano boasts innovativeness and offers exclusive opportunities for students that they would not receive as part of the standard public curriculum. Parents pay for what they expect and opportunities their child can access.
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Designer Kids Wear CANADA’S LEADING LUXURY MULTIBRAND, CHILDRENSWEAR BOUTIQUE.
esigner Kids Wear offers extensive collections of the most luxurious brands in children's apparel, footwear and accessories. We are Canada’s leading luxury multi-brand, childrenswear boutique. Both in-store and online we strive to serve clientele with refined tastes and a flair for fashion. For the third consecutive year, we’re honored to be crowned 2019 Top Kids Clothing Store in Vaughan. An integral part of our success is due to our loyal customer base in Vaughan, Toronto, the GTA and across Canada. This award exemplifies our commitment to provide our clients with a carefully curated balanced representation of designer collections, which includes apparel, footwear, accessories and gift items, for both boys and girls from ages newborn to size 16 years. Since 1997, we have selected the most exclusive childrenswear collections, some of which include: Emporio Armani, Gucci, Moncler, Givenchy, Fendi, Roberto Cavalli, Young Versace, Moschino, Little Marc Jacobs, Paul Smith, Chloe, Stella McCartney, Boss, Kenzo, Balmain, Monnalisa and many more. An integral part of our success and future growth is due to our personal approach to customer service. Our role as an independent luxury retailer has transcended beyond selling products, and more towards forming relationships, building trust and creating a personalized shopping experience with each client; this is evident through the multiple channels we employ. Over the years we have continuously evolved in order to embrace the ever-changing retail landscape and environment. This has allowed us to merge our retail operations to enable our customers to transact via physical store, online store and mobile commerce. In doing so, we have created an efficient
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from New York to London, Paris to Milan and Florence. They have been carefully selecting unique pieces from some of the most renowned fashion houses. Through their travels they have acquired knowledge, and the necessary skill set for success. These experiences have enhanced our passion and inspiration within a constant evolving industry. Our travels have taught us that in order to be a leader in the fashion industry, it is important to stay current and be ready to evolve with the ever-changing retail landscape. Designer Kids Wear is Canada’s "go to" destination for high quality luxury chil-
"Our role as an independent luxury retailer has transcended beyond selling products, and more towards forming relationships, building trust and creating a personalized shopping experience with each client." inform customers of the latest arrivals, special events, and keep a log of customer preferences with regards to: favorite brands, sizes, new arrivals and seasonal promotions. Our Top selling collections include: G U C C I , G I V E N C H Y, M O N C L E R , EMPORIO ARMANI, FENDI and VERSACE. As Canada’s leading luxury multi-brand retailer, we are always looking for new ways to provide the best customer service and some of the most exclusive, children’s brands from around the globe. Our buying team has over 30 years of combined experience in childrenswear, and is known for selecting the very best products and collections. From season to season, our team travels to the fashion capitals of the world,
dren’s fashions. It is our goal to inspire a ‘Mini-me’ life of style and to ensure that luxury fashion is passed down from generation to generation. Designer Kids Wear is committed to providing our customers with an enjoyable and seamless shopping experience both in-store or online. Happy Shopping!
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me is something that’s been generational in my family. My grandfather was a barber, my parents are both hairstylists and growing up in their hair salon and watching them work really ignited my passion for the industry. I started cutting hair as a teenager and that’s really when I decided that this is what I wanted to do. I loved the way you can make someone feel by giving them a new look and the confidence they feel after leaving your chair. After a few years of working under my parents at their hair salon, I decided to venture off on my own and pursue my career as a barber and that’s when I opened The Gambit Barbershop. The Gambit Barbershop Vaughan, our first location, was opened in 2013. After months of hard work and dedication, we quickly built our clientele through our delivery of top notch service and cuttingedge style. We offer services for people of all demographics. Whether it’s just a haircut or one of our luxury services such as a traditional hot towel shave, we always strive to give our clients the utmost in professional service. At the Gambit Barbershop, we
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pride ourselves on our professionalism and the ability to offer our clients only the best in quality products and the latest styles. We have since then expanded to two more locations in King City and York University. At The Gambit Barbershop, we feel so fortunate to be a part of the beautiful city of Vaughan that we take great pride in giving back to the community. As a large number of our clientele are the youth of Vaughan we try to give back and support those youth by sponsoring the various hockey and soccer teams that they are a part of. We also always accept apprentices and those participating in co-operative education programs in the surrounding high schools. We’ve been blessed with the opportunity to be a part of this industry and want to do the same for aspiring young barbers and hairstylists. We are so honored and privileged to have been chosen for the Top Choice Award Top Barbershop in Vaughan for the second year in a row and we look forward to continuing to maintain our highest level of service and professionalism for the years to come.
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FOR THE TENTH TIME, I Direct Mortgages, also commonly known as The Mortgage Center, has been voted the Top Choice Mortgage Broker 2019 in Vaughan by a large number of supportive and satisfied clients. Earning this award for the tenth time has brought the firm more prestige and strengthened its credibility in the eyes of current and prospect customers. The firm’s owner, Eddie Quindamo, showed immense gratitude to all his clients, as he believes that without them the firm wouldn’t be here. The Mortgage Center was established back in 1989, and for over 25 years now, has been providing thousands of clients with mortgage solutions throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Eddie’s specialist mortgage team of skilled brokers has worked with them to provide each client with the perfect mortgage rates. Their services are extended in a highly professional, yet accommodating manner to really earn the trust of those who choose I Direct Mortgages Inc.
The Services Offered by Eddie’s Reputable Company Thanks to Eddie’s diverse and wellestablished financial network, The Mortgage Center works with more than 35
lenders who provide the necessary funds for financing the firm’s clients. Below are the services this renowned and trusted mortgage brokerage firm in Vaughan provides to its precious clients: • • • • • • • •
Purchase of properties Refinancing Renewals Portability to new properties Commercial mortgages Vacation/Cottage properties Debt consolidation Lines of credit
Why Choose Eddie Quindamo The mere fact that The Mortgage Center has been the Top Choice in Vaughan for a decade now is enough to vouch for the services it provides to its clients. For further confirmation, the firm’s proven record of success in the industry can be gauged and captured by Eddie’s rock-solid reputation as well as the invaluable relationships he has built within his community. The company’s approach is based on a simplistic principle; honesty. Eddie believes that their core strength is closely associated to the honest effort that the entire team is trained to invest while handling clients, in order to curate the best
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and most appropriate mortgage solutions for them. His agents can be considered design thinkers; they think out of the box and create solutions that best suit customers’ situation. The owner (Eddie) leads his team by example; his agents look up to the firm’s committed President and take inspiration from his ideology of integrating dedication into their daily work. Every client at The Mortgage Center is treated with the same, customer-focused mind-set. No mortgage is considered too small and no challenge is considered too great. Eddie believes that what makes their specialist mortgage firm a ‘good’ one is the loyalty factor. The loyal and honest nature of their firm (and its agents) assists in the development of a genuine customer relationship. This relationship enables effective twoway communication, with The Mortgage Center actually listening to their customers. Listening is key. It is one of the qualities that set Eddie’s team of experienced and specialized brokers apart from others, enabling them to provide their clients with superior rates with unparalleled efficacy. To learn more visit idirectmortgages.com or see our ad for details angle-right
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HOME SERVICES
Hotwire Power Group WHERE LIGHTING IS EVERYTHING
IT COMES WITH NO surprise that the Hotwire Power Group has been given the Top Choice Award 2019 for the Top Choice electrical contractors in Vaughan. With ‘Envision, Enlighten, and Empower’ embedded in their logo the company provides the best electrical services. Having previously won awards for best service by HomeStars, TrustedPros, and Houzz, Hotwire Power believes in providing quality workmanship to their customers. With over 20 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation and trust amongst customers – residential, industrial, and commercial alike. The company takes great pride in the Top Choice Award bestowed upon them by non-other than the customers themselves. A company representative states, “It is a great honor to be given this award. Not only does this boost company morale but keeps on motivating us to be the best at what we do.”
How is Hotwire Power Group different from the rest? Open engagement – according to Hotwire this is the key component in earning respect and building an astounding reputation within the electrical industry and clients. By communicating honestly
at every step of the way and answering every query, Hotwire Power Group keeps its customers satisfied. Hard work and dedication is the basic principles every employee holds, no matter what position they hold in the company – this what makes the company unique and stand out from competitors. Every project at Hotwire Power Group is given equal priority and treated just as important as every other project. The company does not differentiate within clients and provides excellent customer service to all.
What makes people choose Hotwire Power Group? Hotwire Power Group is highly recommended by all of their clients due to their efficiency and professionalism. The reason why people opt for Hotwire instead of any other electrical contractor is because of the following features: Attention to detail – Hotwire Power Group makes sure even the most minimal work is done by precision. The company makes sure that the contractors familiarize themselves with the workspace in detail before starting any work. Professionalism – According to one client, “The office staff never grew frustrated with me”, and “they stayed professional
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and courteous”. Similarly, there are numerous testimonials from clients about the skillfulness and polished behavior portrayed by the contractors. Hotwire Power Group provides its clients with details before they start any work and answer any additional questions during and after the project. Punctuality – Along with being professional Hotwire Power Group ensures that all electricians are one time and get complete their work within the set time. The company has to this day lived up to a fine standard of working in a timely and efficient manner. Competitive pricing – The company believes in open and honest communication with their clients and thus does not indulge in any tricky tactics. Hotwire Power Group clients get a detailed invoice of the total cost so they know exactly how much they are spending ahead of time (no hidden costs). Moreover, any additional costs that are added are done so with the prior knowledge of the client.
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BUSINESS SERVICES
Pure AV PROVIDING FLAWLESS AUDIO VISUAL EXPERIENCES FOR GALAS, PRODUCT LAUNCHES, PRESENTATIONS, CONCERTS, CONFERENCES & MORE! IN TODAY’S WORLD OF business, companies often find themselves requiring assistance with audio visual equipment to showcase their product at a trade show or to celebrate a company milestone with a gala. Professional expertise and the highest quality gear is required to execute a concept successfully and Pure AV maintains a reputation of being able to provide both. Our team can help you bring your event’s vision to reality with our LED Video Walls, HD Projectors, Custom Projection Screens, Touch Screen TVs, High Quality Audio Equipment, Lighting Fixtures, and a team of certified technicians and project managers experienced in the top devices on the market.
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Product Launch Whenever a company is introducing a new product or service to the market, the word needs to get out. The most effective announcement is by organizing a product launch that is guaranteed to make a statement. The goal of any product launch is not only to let consumers and businesses know of what they are offering, but also a breakdown of how the product functions, how it’s made, the problem it’s solving, and what makes it stand out from the competition. A proper audio visual setup is necessary to get all of these points across effectively. Even a simple setup with 2 screens and a podium can look good by adding small components such as wash lights, hard sets, and a little bit of creativity.
Gala A business’ achievements are meant to be celebrated. Any time a company accomplishes certain
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goals or reaches a milestone, why let it go unnoticed? Show gratitude to your employees and clients who helped you get to that point. Award ceremonies and dinner/dance galas are a great way to help you do just that and leave a positive lasting impression to the people who matter most. A company that wants to get behind a charity mission or philanthropic goal can do so by organizing a fundraising gala or auction which are one of the best ways to raise funds. Setting the right audio visual atmosphere is essential to ensure success at these events.
need to be able to draw attention for people to stop by your booth and effectively demonstrate your product within a short period of time. Our experts can help you make the most of your space by coming up with creative solutions to stand out from your competition such as interactive and touchscreen video walls that react to movement using Kinect technology.
Projection Mapping Conference A formal meeting in which people gather in order to talk about ideas or problems related to a particular topic (such as medicine or business). Industry leaders and government organizations may find it beneficial to meet collectively to discuss how they can work as a whole to make sure an industry is moving in a direction that is in every company ’s best interest. Conferences range from different types and sizes from 1 big presentation stage to multiple small breakout rooms discussing different topics. There are many moving parts to a conference and an experienced AV company can help you with flawless execution of this event. Consider adding a component such as a mobile phone to stage voting system to keep your audience engaged.
The future is here! Projection mapping allows you to transform any surface into whatever you can imagine. Whether used for a creative marketing campaign, a corporate function or advertisement, this technology is guaranteed to stand out. A combination of top quality video equipment, amazing warping/blending ability and unparalleled technical skills results in a visual experience unlike any other. Growing in popularity at a very fast pace, why not be one of the first to give projection mapping a try?
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Trade Show A place where companies and clients can network and showcase their products and services. Every trade show has a large number of companies with similar products competing for contracts and clients. In a given space at your trade show booth you
Not every show or performance happens in arenas and concert halls. Event planners who are looking to put together a show with either local talent or international stars need an audio visual company who will work closely with them from the beginning of the planning process. From ribfests to festivals, Pure AV’s technicians can put together a stage design with a combination of the latest LED video panels, moving heads, CO2, confetti and special effects that will impress any audience! Our high-quality audio and video equipment is indoor/ outdoor grade and can resist almost any kind of weather.
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EDUCATION
The Importance Of Dance In Our Lives WHEN LOOKING FOR A DANCE STUDIO, IT'S NOT ONLY IMPORTANT TO FIND A STUDIO THAT PROVIDES EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION, BUT ALSO PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT THAT HELPS STUDENTS DEVELOP A GREAT CHARACTER
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(Left to Right) Robert Boge – Co-Director, Lori Watson – Co-Director, Lisa Zeilstra - Finance Director, Robert Pili - General Manager
AS WINNERS OF THE 2019 Top Choice Award, our 7th year in a row, we are thrilled to represent the Winnipeg dance community in providing top quality instruction for our students. Opening our doors in 2005 with just a handful of students, we quickly grew into one of the largest studios in Winnipeg and have now opened doors to our second location. We attribute the success of our studio to our incredible clients and staff who make Kickit what it is today. Offering dance in all disciplines including ballet, lyrical, hip hop, tap, musical theatre, pre-school programs and more, we ensure our clients have many opportunities to grow in the area they want to pursue. We also offer boys-only classes which is always a highlight at our year end recitals! Our recreational classes enjoy a 10-month program from September to June and have the opportunity to showcase their hard work at our year end performance. Our competitive teams participate in numerous competitions throughout the season and represent the studio in a professional manner both on and off the stage. With countless titles, championships and banners, our competitive teams are known throughout the country. Kickit has also had the opportunity to represent Team Canada in Tap and Hip Hop competing in Germany and all around the world. At Kickit, it’s important that our parents get to see their dancers in action,
therefore our 7500 sq foot location offers 3 large dance studios and viewing areas with large windows and benches for each studio. This not only allows parents to watch their children, but also creates a fantastic family friendly environment so our dance families can get to know each other. Our faculty are dedicated to the success of each student, whether they take one class a week or 15 classes a week. Each of our 50 instructors are selected based on their professional excellence and expertise. Our faculty teaches top level technical instruction in an encouraging and motivating way. Students learn not only discipline and dance skills but even life skills such as teamwork, integrity and dependability. We are proud to be one of the only studios in Canada with world level Vagavona trained ballet teachers.
At Kickit everyone is support and loved. It is one big family where you are taught the importance of dance and how to have fun at the same time. Thank you once again to everyone that voted to make us the Top Choice Dance Studio in Winnipeg for 7 straight years.
(204) 269-9003 Unit 3 - 986 Lorimer Blvd. Winnipeg, MB R3P 0Z8 kickitdance.com
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EDUCATION
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lifestyle is a must for kids. Parents to keep their kids involved and active enroll them in a number of extracurricular activities. A parent strives to work towards the overall development of their
child and teaching a sport to them is a great step towards it. Participating in sports boosts the self-confidence of the child and teaches the importance of hard work and perseverance from a very young age. Moreover, sports activities are
a very good source of interaction with other kids and a firm step towards community development. Gymnastic is one such sport that will help a child develop mentally, physically and creatively. Gymnastic is an excellent way to keep the tots active and occupied. Gymnastic instructions enhance the motor skills and muscular endurance of a child, polishing their reflexes and making them energetic and agile. Gymnastic sessions will help boost the confidence and self-esteem of your child paving a path for them to become confident human beings. When your child joins a gymnastic class they will be provided with an opportunity to learn and creatively express themselves in a fun and a safe environment. The process of identifying a sport is relatively easy and depends a lot on the preferences of the child and parents, identifying the right class or gym is when the challenge starts. Listening to the stories in the media makes us question the safety and security of our child in all forms and thus the process of selecting the right class is a detailed one. The online reviews, peer opinion and word of mouth are at times confusing and thus deepens a parent’s dilemma. This is the time to start looking for trusted sources.
Top Choice Awards Winners are a trusted way to recognize an excellent trusted institute. This organization goes through a meticulous process to identify the best business in your city and awards them for your excellence. The rigor of the process makes the awardees worthy of trust and thus the recipients of this award are generally the leaders of their category. Woodbridge Academy of Gymnastics was voted 2019’s Top Choice for Gymnastics S c h o o l s i n Va u g h a n . Woodbridge Gymnastics gives utmost importance to the safety of your child and thus they strive to offer premium services at an affordable rate. They take pride in training the next generation of gymnasts and are fully dedicated to this task. Fo u n d e d i n 1 9 92 , Woodbridge has produced several successful athletes and has helped numerous children gain confidence. They have helped an entire generation of kids to gain an appetite for a healthy, active lifestyle and have provided a safe platform for creative expression. Woodbridge Gymnastics was founded by Alex Zimilis, a master of sport in Gymnastics. He won a gold medal at the Ukrainian Championships and Bronze at the Canadian Championships, his record
speaks for itself and he is the head coach at the academy. The academy is headed by a professional athlete and it takes pride in employing skilled employees and former gymnastics, who not only are aware of the basics of the sport but also are acquainted with the demands and challenges faced by a professional gymnast. Woodbridge Gymnastics takes great pride in having a very low coach to child ratio. A low ratio will ensure that any child enrolled here will get personal attention ensuring that the child will reach their full potential while training here. Academy promise to watch, coach and play with your child in a modern safe Olympic style environment. Academy’s team of expert professionals and former gymnasts are there to make the gym a fun experience for the kids. Woodbridge Gymnastics offers various gymnastic programs aimed at fulfilling the coaching needs of the kids. Their recreational programs are structured to teach kids the foundations of a safe sport
and gymnastics. Experienced coaches guide participants to gain skills in all events including bar, vault, beam, floor and trampoline. Children in instructed classes will still have fun and get time to interact with other kids while exercising their bodies. The classes are available for all age groups and also vary in the level of delivery. While recreational programs are available to all, competitive programs are by invitation only. Athletes here require a high level of commitment and thus admissions are based on invitation. Participants of this program train under experts to compete in various local, regional and provincial competitions. Today aiming for a healthy lifestyle for yourself and your kid is a must. Gymnastics is a fun healthy option for your child. It will help in the overall development of your child while they are doing something they enjoy. Woodbridge Gymnastics is the Top Choice Award winner for 2019 and thus is an excellent choice for your precious little one.
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Renovating‌ the Sosna Way VAUGHAN'S TOP CHOICE FOR RENOVATION SERVICES
There are many different ways how to approach a renovation project. After having renovated hundreds of homes for the last 18 years, after many trials and errors, we have discovered a way that works best for us and for our clients. Many contractors claim they can do anything and everything; we aren’t one of them. Sosna is *not* a jack of all trades. We do not do commercial work, flip or build new homes; we only renovate homes that are owned by people that have very specific goals, problems, and/or concerns. Most of our clients have lived in their homes for many years. They love the neighborhood and do not want to move. Their homes have grown older with them and no longer fit their lifestyle and priorities. Many of them require custom tailored design solutions to make their home functional and aesthetically pleasing at the same time. Some of our clients have had a bad experience with contractors in the past or have heard horror stories. Most of them do not want to have construction drag longer than absolutely necessary; some have strict deadline. They do not want to see unexpected price creeps during construction. Many of
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them live in their home during renovation and do not want to deal with late or no-show appointments, dust, mess and unsupervised strangers in their house. They want to get exactly what they expect. We have found that the only way to avoid delays, price creeps and surprises during construction as well as disappointments after all work is done is to have everything thoroughly documented, investigated, designed and planned before even any construction starts. As a result, we have created a unique design process
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that allows our clients to have a very clear picture of what they will be getting, how much it will cost and how long it will take before any construction begins. All of the work is done by our experienced, skilled and highly professional inhouse crews that we have full
control of, unlike using subcontractors who maybe highly skilled but incredibly difficult to manage, schedule and keep accountable. We have been fortunate to find our way. The Sosna way that works well for us and our clients. Every time.
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