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TOWNHOMES AT THE OAKS Blythwood Homes in Ridgeway has a spacious feel and luxurious finishes

INSIDE:

COLLINGWOOD & WASAGA – MORE THAN JUST VACATION DESTINATIONS

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HABITS POST-PANDEMIC

PERFECT PLACE TO PUT DOWN ROOTS Welcome to a new kind of connected community in the Village of Erin. Where walking paths lead to a community park and playground. Where schools, shopping and dining are all minutes away. Where a lush link to the Elora Cataract Trailway and more than 500 more trails are right outside your door. Midway between Guelph and Orangeville, a brand new master-planned community is coming soon. Welcome to Erin Glen.

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Contents Cover Story

24 toWnHoMes At tHe oAKs Blythwood homes in Ridgeway offeR a spacious feel with luxuRious finishes

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26 26 Destination Ontario Collingwood and Wasaga – more than just vacation desinations

30 Downsizing Should I stay or should I go?

In Conversation With... Mike Collins-Williams, WEHBA

34 simply tech

20 Property profile

IN tHe leAD 8

Beachway Crossing in Stonebridge by the Bay in Wasaga Beach

Contributors/Masthead

Active life Online

Luxury homes by Royalcliff on the shores of Lake Ontario

Fabulous family-sized homes from Solmar coming soon to Erin

46 Mason Homes Doors are open again at sales centres and model homes

Options and ideas for the housing supply crisis in Ontario

49 Real Insight TRREB members support local and global communities

66 take two It’s been a topsy-turvy road at past Cannes Festivals

InteRIoRs

In the spotlight

legally speaking How to avoid tax and disagreements with recreational property

44 erin Glen

the Marketing edge

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42 lakeside landing Wellington

editor’s Note Ontario, yours to rediscover

36 Featured project

No more guesswork when grilling meat to perfection

20 In the Garden

50 Home Finds trend Watch

LoCAtoR MAPs AnD AMenItY CHARts

54 locator maps 58

Amenity Charts for 400+ Adult lifestyle Communities

Add colour to your garden with flowering shrubs and trees

Fitness Advice Healthy habits redefined

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EDITOR’S NOTE

ONTARIO, YOURS TO REDISCOVER

WAYNE KARL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Active Life Magazine

EMAIL: wayne.karl@nexthome.ca TWITTER: @WayneKarl

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We wrote a similar story with a similar headline in this space at the beginning of 2021, at a time when home price appreciation in the province for 2020 was leading all of Canada. Since then, not much has changed. In fact, according to Royal LePage’s National House Price Composite for the second quarter of 2021, numerous Ontario markets lead the country – not just in price growth, but in high double-digit gains. Consider, for example, these high-performance markets on a year-overyears basis for the second quarter: Belleville-Trenton, up 40.4 per cent; London, 39.7 per cent; and Niagara-St. Catharines, 36 per cent. And for GTA areas: Oshawa, up 36.1 per cent; Oakville, 29.1 per cent; and Mississauga, 28.7 per cent. Home prices in Toronto, by comparison, are up only 8.3 per cent. All of this, of course, during a pandemic. Turning our attention to popular active adult areas, and the focus of our Destinations Ontario feature this issue – Collingwood and Wasaga (page 26) – the growth is equally strong. Wasaga, for example, saw 46-per-cent yearover-year price appreciation for June. “Like most areas in Southern Georgian Bay, Wasaga is a ‘lifestyle’ community, enjoying four-season recreational opportunities,” Matthew Lidbetter, president of the Southern Georgian Bay Association of Realtors, told Active Life. “The effects of COVID have brought people from more urban areas to benefit from space, lower density and more affordable housing.” If you’re in the active adult demographic, and have been fortunate enough to benefit from years of homeownership in and around Toronto, such areas offer countless new-home buying opportunities in this category. Developers are introducing new communities catering to those in search of a more relaxed lifestyle at this stage of their lives – and at much more affordable prices – all over the province. Indeed, Ontario is yours to get out there and rediscover.

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A GREAT COMMUNITY WITH BEAUTIFUL HOMES

The Town of Ridgeway has a resort like atmosphere and a laid-back charm that immediately gives you the feeling of being relaxed and unhurried. When you choose a bungalow townhome at The Oaks at Six Mile Creek you’ll enjoy: An incredibly spacious townhome over 40 feet wide with soaring ceilings, double garages, full of light and upgrades you would only expect in a custom home

The landscaping is excellent including irrigated lawns and gardens attractive paving stone driveways and arbor screens in the rear garden.

The quality of the homes is a big plus. The homes are beautifully designed and the workmanship of the trades is first class.

All the homes are certified Energy Star which assures a higher-than-normal standard

The covered terraces off the great room create a wonderful spare space for enjoying the outdoors.

The Townhomes at The Oaks in Ridgeway check all the boxes so hurry down to see them while they last!

Please contact our Sales Agents to book an appointment Phone: 1 (866) 422-6610 Email: Oakssales@blythwoodhomes.ca Sales Office Hours: Saturday and Sunday 11:00 - 4:00

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CONTRIBUTORS CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

DOWNSIZING | VINCENT CÔTÉ Vincent Côté is Co-Founder and Broker at Transitions Realty Inc. As a real estate expert, he provides valuable support and direction to clients going through major life transitions such as downsizing their family home or selling their family business. Contact him directly at 647.948.7415 or email info@transitionsre.ca.

Jacky Hill, jacky.hill@nexthome.ca EXECUTIVE MEDIA CONSULTANT

Michael Rosset EDITOR-IN-CHIEF – NATIONAL REAL ESTATE

Susan Legge, susan.legge@nexthome.ca EDITOR-IN-CHIEF – GREATER TORONTO AREA

Wayne Karl, wayne.karl@nexthome.ca MANAGING EDITOR

Rise Levy, rise.levy@nexthome.ca REAL INSIGHT | KEVIN CRIGGER Kevin Crigger, TRREB President and realtor, is a long-standing and active member at the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. He has served all levels of the real estate industry, as well as local charities and educational institutions.

GARDEN EDITOR

Mark Cullen CONTRIBUTORS

Vincent Côté, Kevin Crigger, Ben Cullen, Sara Duck, Greg Gazin, Bruce Kirkland, Christopher Markovic, Agnes Ramsay, Jayson Schwarz SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, SALES NEXTHOME

GARDENING | BEN AND MARK CULLEN Mark Cullen is a Member of the Order of Canada, and provides gardening advice to more than two million Canadians each week. Ben Cullen’s specialty is food gardening. markcullen.com; Facebook @MarkCullenGardening and Pinterest @MarkCullenGardening.

Hope McLarnon 416.708.7987, hope.mclarnon@nexthome.ca SENIOR MEDIA CONSULTANTS

Jessica Wilson 416.873.1049, jessica.wilson@nexthome.ca Natalie Chin 416.881.4288, natalie.chin@nexthome.ca DIGITAL SALES MANAGER

Amanda Bell VICE-PRESIDENT MARKETING/MEDIA/PROMOTION

SIMPLY TECH | GREG GAZIN Greg Gazin is a syndicated tech columnist, blogger, podcaster, and contributes to canoe.com, Troy Media and Active Life magazine. gadgetguy.ca

Leanne Speers SENIOR CLIENT RELATIONS SPECIALIST – GTA

Sonia Presotto MANAGER CUSTOMER SALES/SERVICE

Marilyn Watling SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATORS

Gary Chilvers, Vi Nguyen HOME SHOW MANAGER & NEWSPAPER CIRCULATION – GTA

Josh Rosset TAKE TWO | BRUCE KIRKLAND Bruce Kirkland’s career spans more than four decades, working as a film critic for The Toronto Star, The Ottawa Journal and for 36 years at The Toronto Sun. bruce.kirkland@hotmail.com

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Lisa Kelly MARKETING EDGE | CHRISTOPHER MARKOVIC Christopher Markovic is CEO, PMA Brethour Realty Group, with 25 years of development project sales and marketing experience with some of Canada’s leading organizations. He is directly involved with the tof PMA pre-construction projects, consulting with clients from concept and planning stage to managing the sales and customer experience. pmabrethour.com FITNESS | AGNES RAMSAY Agnes Ramsay is a Registered Nurse, Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach who specializes in Electric Muscle Stimulation Training. agnes.ramsay@xbodyworld.com

LEGALLY SPEAKING | JAYSON SCHWARZ Jayson Schwarz LLM is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. He can be reached by visiting schwarzlaw.ca or by email at info@schwarzlaw.ca or phone at 416.486.2040.

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DESTINATIONS ONTARIO

Niagara – it’s about a lot more than just The Falls When people think Niagara, they often think only of The Falls. But beyond such awe-inspiring beauty, Niagara Region offers a lot more that’s worthy of just a weekend getaway. Including new-home buying opportunities.

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Population growth the proverbial elephant in the room Homeownership in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, especially for younger generations, is becoming less attainable, thanks to the proverbial elephant in the room – population growth. Here’s what we need to do.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

BABY BOOMERS PREPARING TO EXPAND

THEIR REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS As more Canadian Baby Boomers approach retirement, millions of them are preparing to take advantage of real estate as a strong investment option, according to a survey from Royal LePage Defined by StatsCan as having been born between 1946 and 1965, Boomers – about 3.2 million of them – say they are considering a home purchase within the next five years. “The Boomer generation appears to have no intention of slowing down,” says Phil Soper, president and CEO, Royal LePage. “Fully vaccinated, and turning a cold shoulder to retirement, the typical member of this huge demographic is enjoying an empty nest and believes real estate is a good investment. Millions of Boomers are expected to wade into the market over the next five years.” BOOMER HOUSING DEMAND

There is no one-size-fits-all outcome as Canadian Boomers age into retirement, especially when it comes to their decision about where to live. More than half (57 per cent) of respondents said they would purchase a detached house if they were to buy, while 19 per cent said they would prefer an apartment/ condominium. Of the 35 per cent of Boomers who say they are considering purchasing a primary residence in the next five years, 56 per cent say they would consider moving to a rural or recreational region. Twentyeight per cent say they would consider purchasing a larger home than their current residence, 56 per cent would consider a similarly-sized property, and 63 per cent would consider downsizing. “Turning full circle to those carefree, pre-children years, most 14 Active Life | July 31–Sept. 11, 2021

Boomers are looking for a home that requires less maintenance,” says Soper. “Paradoxically, they also yearn for country living and don’t want to sacrifice living space. Look for the continued growth of managed communities in exurban and recreational regions.” Working Boomers largely did not consider their region affordable (65 per cent) and 42 per cent said they would consider a move to a different city, near or during retirement. HOMEOWNERSHIP AND PERSONAL WEALTH

Seventy-five per cent of Boomers own their own home, the majority of whom do not currently have a mortgage (64 per cent). Seventeen per cent of Boomer homeowners own more than one property, and 40 per cent have at least 50 per cent of their net wealth in real estate. “The Boomer generation strongly values homeownership, for good reason. Real estate has been very, very good to them,” says Soper. “Most are still working and their home equity has become the bedrock of retirement security. Financially confident, their next move is a matter of lifestyle choice.” BOOMERS KEEP ‘BANK OF MOM AND DAD’ OPEN

As home prices continue to rise across the country, many young adults are turning to their Boomer parents for help with a down payment on a property. Twenty-five per cent of Boomers say they have or would consider gifting or loaning money to a child to help with the purchase of a home. By the end of this decade, all Boomers will be 65 or older, which typically coincides with retirement in

Canada. Twenty-seven per cent of Boomers who are currently working said they would consider delaying retirement to help their children with a down payment on a home. ONTARIO HIGHLIGHTS

Slightly higher than the national average, 37 per cent of Boomers in Ontario are considering purchasing a home within the next five years (41 per cent in Toronto). Seventy-six per cent of Boomers in the province own their own home, the majority of whom do not currently have a mortgage (64 per cent and 60 per cent in Toronto). Sixteen per cent of Boomer homeowners in the province own more than one property, and 46 per cent have at least 50 per cent of their net wealth in real estate. In Toronto that number reaches 54 per cent, the highest of all census metropolitan areas surveyed. More than half (59 per cent) of Ontario Boomers said they would purchase a detached house if they were to buy, while 19 per cent said they would prefer an apartment/ condominium. Twenty-four per cent of respondents in Ontario are likely to assist a child financially with the purchase of a home (29 per cent in Toronto).

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

FOUR IN 10 HOMEOWNERS LACK SAVINGS FOR AN UNEXPECTED EXPENSE: SURVEY Record-high real estate values are not stopping Canadians from buying homes, though a new survey suggests ballooning home prices are making it harder for Canadian homeowners to afford the costs of keeping their homes. According to the results of a Leger survey conducted on behalf of rates. ca and BNN Bloomberg, at least one household on every residential block in the country (four per cent or about one in 25) is putting more than two-thirds of their net income towards their home’s carrying costs. Roughly one in eight Canadian homeowners (13 per cent) are spending more than half of their takehome pay on carrying costs, including mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance and utilities (think of it as the homeowner equivalent of allinclusive rent). For example, two people own a home together and earning $58,000 per year each, would have a combined net income of about $6,000 per month. If about $4,000 goes to home carrying costs, that

leaves $2,000 to cover all other expenses for the month. Such financial realities help explain why the survey found nearly one in three Canadian homeowners (31 per cent) would have to borrow money to cover an unexpected $4,000 expense, such as fixing a broken furnace or replacing a major appliance. Roughly half of that group would use a line of credit, one-third would

use a credit card, and the remainder would borrow from a friend or family member or use alternative financing. Most Canadian homeowners (61 per cent) would cover that sort of expense with their existing savings. However, a large minority of homeowners – roughly eight per cent, or one in 12 – would have no savings or borrowing options to cover a $4,000 bill.

HOMEOWNERS MAINTAIN PAYMENTS, BIDDING WARS COMMON IN PANDEMIC: CMHC Eighty-five per cent of homeowners indicated no difficulties in maintaining their mortgage payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 31 per cent of homebuyers experienced a bidding war during their home purchase. These are among the key findings from the 2021 Mortgage Consumer Survey from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC). “This year’s survey includes important takeaways on affordability, and how the market has reacted to

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the pandemic and current economic conditions,” says Sam Carnavole, CMHC’s director of client relationship management. Although 85 per cent of homeowners indicated no difficulties in maintaining a mortgage payment schedule during the pandemic, younger homeowners are indicating greater difficulty in this respect. Of homebuyers who experienced bidding wars, 60 per cent felt they had paid too much when purchasing their home.

Other highlights of the survey include: 67 per cent of respondents agree that a mortgage payment deferral agreement is a good way to help homeowners, though only 13 per cent of those surveyed utilized a mortgage payment deferral. The majority of respondents agree that homeownership is a good long-term financial investment, and are confident they will be able to make future mortgage payments.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

GTA NEW HOME MARKET STRONG IN MAY THOUGH INVENTORY REMAINS AT HISTORIC LOWS The GTA new home market continued strong in May, with total sales and condominium unit sales above the 10-year average, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) reports. Total new home sales in May, with 3,661 units sold, were five per cent above the 10-year average, according to Altus Group, BILD’s official source for new home market intelligence. Condominium units, including those in low-, medium- and highrise buildings, stacked townhouses and loft units, accounted for 2,396 new home sales in May, 10 per cent above the 10-year average. Sales of new single-family homes, including detached, linked and semidetached houses and townhouses (excluding stacked townhouses), with 1,265 units sold, were three per cent below the 10-year average. “The low inventory levels reported

in the May data underline the need for GTA municipalities to address chronic shortages of housing supply,” says Dave Wilkes, BILD president and CEO. “Municipalities need to speed up approvals of shovel-ready projects, and as we look ahead to continued population growth in the GTA, they need to evaluate all aspects of the development approvals process to ensure that the new homes the

region needs are being built in a timely manner.” The benchmark price for new condominium apartments increased in May compared to the previous month, to $106 million, an increase of eight per cent over the last 12 months. New single-family homes decreased compared to the previous month, to $1.38 million, up 24.4 per cent over the last 12 months.

MAY NEW HOME SALES BY MUNICIPALITY Condominium units

Single-family homes

Total

REGION

2021

2020

2019

2021

2020

2019

2021

2020

2019

Durham

144

352

131

231

496

184

269

Halton

112

474

118

144

230

618

Peel Toronto

141

700

479

111

278

620

167

978

1,593

229

1,357

1,615

240

1,393

York

406

1,077

294

144

257

700

209

1,334

GTA

2,396

408

3,646

1,265

480

946

3,661

888

4,592

SOURCE: ALTUS GROUP

GTA RESALE MARKET ROBUST, TRREB WARNS OF TAX HIKE Sales and prices in the GTA resale market continue at a robust pace, but the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) warns a proposed increase in Land Transfer Tax could hurt both buyers and sellers. June home sales were up compared to last year, though they remained below the March 2021 peak and lower than the number of transactions reported for May 2021, consistent with the regular seasonal trend. The average selling price in June also increased by double digits compared to last year, though the growth moderated compared to the previous three months. GTA realtors reported 11,106 sales through TRREB’s MLS system in June 2021 – up by 28.5 per cent compared to June 2020. Year-overyear sales growth was strongest in

the condominium segment, in both Toronto and some of the surrounding suburbs. On a month-over-month basis, both actual and seasonally adjusted sales continued to trend lower in June. In all major market segments, year-over-year growth in sales well outpaced growth in new listings over the same period, pointing to the continuation of tight market conditions characterized by competition between buyers and strong price growth, TRREB says. On a month-over-month basis, both actual and seasonally adjusted average prices edged lower in June. The June 2021 MLS Home Price Index composite benchmark was up by 19.9 per cent year over year. The average selling price for all home types combined was up by 17 per cent to

$1.09 million. Average condominium unit price was up by more than eight per cent compared to June 2020. MUNICIPAL LAND TRANSFER TAX

TRREB also warns of a potential increase in Toronto’s Municipal Land Transfer Tax. Last winter, Toronto directed City staff to report back in July regarding a possible increase to the Land Transfer Tax for properties priced at more than $2 million. “Any MLTT increase has a ripple effect on all market segments, and would further constrain inventory, making it an even more challenging environment for buyers,” says TRREB CEO John DiMichele. “Housing affordability is one of Toronto’s most serious challenges, and City Council should be doing everything it can to make it more affordable, not less.” nexthome.ca | myhomepage.ca 17

ADVICE | LEGALLY SPEAKING

COTTAGE LIVING HOW TO AVOID TAX AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

JAYSON SCHWARZ, LLM

Summer has come, and many people head for the lake, greenery and beauty of nature. We’re either buying a cottage, opening a cottage we already own or just enjoying our time there. As you sit on the dock and watch the children and grandchildren play, with the sounds of summer cascading around you, your mind drifts and you begin to consider the fact there are separate families within your family unit. There are different needs and wants, in-laws to consider, and so on. How best to plan for the future and avoid any disagreements down the line? A few options are available. You could do an estate freeze and lock the cottage capital gain in place at this time, by rolling the cottage into a corporation and working out a way to reduce the tax payable through share redemption over time, and have the kids subscribe for the common shares. This approach would, first, protect against tax payable on death, and second, pass future increases in value onto the children. A shareholders’ agreement will operate to ensure peaceful operation as best you can. Next, a family trust with specific terms could set out what is required to be done. Such an agreement should be considered where a person is purchasing a cottage later in life. The trust could buy the property, and Mom, Dad, the kids and grandchildren could use it. Just before the expiry

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of 21 years, the cottage could be transferred to the kids or the grandchildren. From the time Mom and Dad acquired it, until it is sold, tax would be payable on the increase of the value of the property. Lastly, but by no means least, you could establish a limited partnership. This will work where the cottage is either big enough for a number of bunkies, or more than one building, or where everyone is allocated time to use the property or portions thereof. This operates sort of like a timeshare or condo, as there is a company you own, which is the operator of the property, and limited partners own units in the partnership. Each limited partner would be given exclusive use of buildings or weeks on the property. The General Partner Corporation would operate the property, effecting repairs and

maintenance and so on. Rules could be put in place to deal with rotational use and annual costs. Each of these methods needs a lawyer who can think outside the box, understands real estate, tax and succession planning, and is able to apply their skills to formulate the perfect solution for your family. One of the big issues, of course, is exit strategies, which we will discuss in the next issue. In the meantime, sit back and enjoy that fabulous Canadian summer. Jayson Schwarz, LLM, is senior partner, at Schwarz Law Partners LLP, a real estate and business law firm. schwarzlaw.ca, info@schwarzlaw.ca

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ADVICE | IN THE GARDEN

GROW YOUR OWN COLOUR ADD A SPLASH OF COLOUR TO YOUR GARDEN WITH THESE FLOWERING SHRUBS AND TREES FLOWERING SHRUBS

MARK AND BEN CULLEN

What can you do to elevate the appearance of your garden in the fall? Many of the winter hardy plants that we take for granted during the typical gardening season are fabulous autumn performers. Check out this list and consider adding a splash of colour to your garden this fall and in coming years, as these trees and shrubs mature right in your own backyard. 20 Active Life | July 31–Sept. 11, 2021

Saskatoon Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia). A native plant that produces wonderfully vibrant apricot-red-yellow leaves in late September and October. The flowers in spring are always welcome as they arrive early (late April), and the berries are a favourite of many songbirds mid to late summer. Serviceberry matures to about five metres. Canadian Serviceberry, Amelanchier Canadensis, is also worth a good look. Amur Maple (Acer ginnala). Is it a shrub or is it a tree? Let it grow long enough and you have a wonderful,

smallish tree. Trim it down and you have a shrub that can be trained to stand about two metres. Not a bad hedge either. Bright red each fall in October. Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum). Interesting – a red Japanese maple becomes even more red in the fall. A green Japanese maple will turn either yellow or red, depending on the variety (and there are many varieties to choose from). TREES

Birch (Betula spp.). If yellow is the colour you’re looking for, this tree is

for you. We do not recommend you buy a European birch, as they are the most susceptible to the deadly bronze birch borer. However, many of the native species are resistant, fast-growing, great looking (even if the bark turns white a bit later), and they are good urban landscape trees (but not great street trees, as they hate salt). Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo biloba). The oldest tree known to humankind has an interesting pedigree. Fossilized leaves told archaeologists that this tree existed at the time of the dinosaurs. It was thought to be extinct for many years, until one day in 1854, a European found one in the courtyard of a Buddhist monastery in the middle of China. It was brought back to Europe and, bingo, now it is widely planted around the world. Very winter-hardy, great yellow fall colour. No insects or disease will give you trouble with this one. Slow to get established, but a wonderful permanent addition to your tree collection. Ask for a male tree, as the females can be a bit messy and smelly while in bloom. Douglas Maple (Acer glabrum var. douglasii). For all intents and purposes, we will call the Douglas maple a tree, albeit a short one, growing to about nine metres. Prune away bottom suckers to encourage a more treelike appearance. It’s also a great option for wet areas that receive a fair amount of sunlight. The Douglas maple is noted for its fall colours, showing off brilliant reds, oranges and yellows. Like many other maples, the fall colours vary drastically from tree to tree, so plan on planting a few for a dramatic effect. Black Cottonwood (Populus balsamifera ssp. Trichocarpa). Also known as the western balsam poplar, the black cottonwood is the west’s tallest native broadleaf tree. Growing to 60 metres, it is no small thing. Requiring sufficient moisture, the cottonwood will do well in floodplains and moist upland sites where nutrients are plentiful. As for their fall colour, you will be pleasantly surprised by the vivid yellows that turn orange and bronze as the season carries on. If you have the space, we encourage you to plant one of these large, hardy trees. It is interesting to note that leaf colour that becomes very evident come fall is not so much a “change” of colour, but rather the reversion of the leaf to its original colour. As the chlorophyll production stops, each leaf shows its true colours. Whatever the reason for this magnificent natural show that occurs annually, we urge you to take a moment to remind yourself that people travel from all corners of the world to see what we have. Mark Cullen is a Member of the Order of Canada. He reaches more than two million Canadians with his gardening/environment messages every week. Receive his free monthly newsletter at markcullen.com. Ben Cullen is a professional gardener with a keen interest in food gardening and the environment. You can follow both Mark and Ben on Twitter @MarkCullen4, Facebook @MarkCullenGardening and Pinterest @ MarkCullenGardening.

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ADVICE | FITNESS

HEALTHY HABITS REDEFINED AFTER MORE THAN A YEAR OF CHALLENGES, TIME TO GET BACK TO BETTER LIFESTYLE CHOICES

AGNES RAMSAY

I recently turned 60. Every decade has brought me to a place of reflection and reanalyzing where my next steps in life may take me. This was a big one, for many reasons. I’ll be honest. My identity generally has been largely defined by health and wellness, but it appears that life, as it often does, had other plans. This past year, like so many of us, presented some unusual, let’s say, “challenges” in my life. If you read a previous article, you will know that my mother passed in the spring. I was also dealing with a health scare of my own. Fortunately, all is fine, but it was a bumpy road there for a bit. I made a big personal move, miles away from my home for most of my life. And being in the fitness industry, work had pretty much ground to a standstill. And, oh yes, there was this pandemic thing everyone’s been talking about! So, I found that I was leaning a little more on comfort foods. Perhaps not doing my usual exercising routine. The move was taking much of my time, and the century home we had purchased had lots of projects to dig into. But suddenly, the ability to wear stretchy clothes was no longer working in my favour. When the seasons changed, it was time to pull out the summer clothes, and I’m pretty sure they didn’t all suddenly shrink. Stepping on the scale told me the truth of the matter. 22 Active Life | July 31–Sept. 11, 2021

I knew that what I’d done was allow myself to fall out of my good healthy living habits. Sleeping in, the aforementioned stretchy clothes, I had more time to become chef extraordinaire – butter, cream, an extra helping… sure, why not? And sourdough bread tasted too good to have only one slice. I was beginning to have less energy and starting to feel less like my positive self. It was time to turn this ship around. Back to the good habits I’d embraced most of my life. I’ve formulated a personal plan. I’m calling it “Every day is one step closer to success.” My goal is specific. Although I know weight isn’t everything, it’s part of my definition of success. THE PLAN AND THE HABITS

Every day I have to do at least one of the following activities: • Two hours of labour: Active gardening such as digging new gardens, renovation projects requiring movement, inside or out • 40 minutes of indoor high energy activity, such as a stationary bike • 20 minutes EMS training with a 20-minute cardio finish • A one-hour brisk walk • A one-hour bike ride Use portion control. Palm sized portion of protein and starch (half my plate) and double or triple that amount in veggies (this summer, fresh from my garden for the first time!) Keep it simple. Less sauces, more fresh herbs and spices. Drink water… fill my one-litre reusable water bottle three times a day. Get back into my bedtime routine

with specific sleep and wake-up times. When I get up, act like I’m going to work, even though I have a home office. This means proper attire, hair and so on. Reconnect with friends and family. Make plans setting dates. If, like me, you’ve faced some trying times these past 16 months or so – or even if you haven’t – returning to healthy lifestyle choices will help you live a longer and happier life. Agnes Ramsay is a Registered Nurse, Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach who specializes in Electric Muscle Stimulation Training. agnes.ramsay@xbodyworld.com

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TOWNHOMES AT THE OAKS BLYTHWOOD HOMES IN RIDGEWAY HAS A SPACIOUS FEEL AND LUXURIOUS FINISHES When it comes to building townhomes for active adults, Blythwood Homes has a definite edge. That’s because three decades of building adult lifestyle homes have honed the company’s skills in creating the ideal adult lifestyle bungalow townhome. Blythwood has built out numerous sites in the Niagara Region, including Niagara-on-theLake, St. Davids and Ridgeway. Now, with new townhomes at The Oaks, Blythwood has established a new standard in leisure living. At 40 ft. wide, these townhomes offer more living space than many fully detached homes, including two-vehicle garages and spacious covered terraces. In addition to more space, there are also more amenities. These townhomes include luxuriant landscaping with automatic irrigation, interlocking driveways and privacy screens. 24 Active Life | July 31–Sept. 11, 2021

Exterior maintenance and snow removal are looked after by the condo corporation, which makes these homes extra desirable for people who like to spend their winters in warmer climates. Homeowners can be comfortable with the knowledge that their residence is looked after. The interior finishes of Blythwood’s homes reflect superior craftsmanship. From the moment you enter the 1,552-sq.-ft. Linden, you will be struck by its spacious feel, its luxurious finishes and the quality of light provided by the oversized windows. The principal rooms are open-concept and feature high ceilings and extra large windows that allow for glorious sunshine to bathe the room. Like all of Blythwood’s homes, the Townhomes at The Oaks come with standard finishes, for which a lot of

homebuilders would charge extra – items such as roof shingles with a lifetime warranty, rounded drywall corners and TGI floor joists. In addition, these homes also feature interior finishes one would normally only expect in a custom home. These include furniture-quality gourmet kitchen cabinets with silent, self-closing drawers, pot and pan drawers, crown moldings and light valences. Homebuyers can create custom kitchen layouts and designs at no extra charge. Spacious and luxurious baths come finished with imported ceramic flooring, as well as furniture-grade vanities, oversized soaker tubs and Mirolin showers with tempered glass doors. As an Energy Star builder, Blythwood’s homes are better for the environment, afford lower utility bills, and are healthier and more comfortable to live in than nonEnergy Star homes. Superior quality heating and air conditioning with a modulating thermostat are standard. “We have found our homebuyers to be very discerning in both taste and quality,” says Rob Mills, president of Blythwood Homes, “and we are more than pleased to customize our homes to meet their aspirations.” LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION…

The town of Ridgeway is at the western edge of Fort Erie, about 10 minutes by car from the Peace Bridge and Buffalo. The area has long been a mecca for vacationers who spend summers on the shores of Lake Erie. The town itself is quaint, charming and bustling with an abundance of restaurants, boutiques and a healthy retail environment. Healthcare is close to home, as are most other services essential for a fulfilling lifestyle. The Oaks is an intimate, selfcontained community of about 80 fully detached bungalows and 55 bungalow townhomes, nestled against a protected 20-acre, oldgrowth forest in one of Ridgeway’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Just a short stroll from downtown and the lake, the community has an intimate

feel, as residents tend to be people of similar interests and values. “It’s remarkable how active and social our purchasers tend to be,” says Alexa Mills, Blythwood’s vicepresident. “I’m always amazed at how quickly people settle in and form new friendships with their neighbours.” It turns out that Ridgeway is the perfect venue for those both social and active, or those who prefer to curl up with a good book. From here you can walk or cycle along the Friendship Trail, which runs for as long as you have energy. Or not. Golfers will find there are more golf courses per square mile in the Niagara Peninsula than in much of the rest of Ontario. Crystal Beach, which is officially known as Bay Beach, is the jewel in the area’s crown, with pristine white sands and clear waters reminiscent of tropical beaches. It’s where the locals hang out in the summer. A few minutes away by car is the QEW, which connects with the Peace Bridge and Buffalo, or takes one west and north back to Niagara Falls and beyond. Like everyone else, mature homebuyers care about having ready access to healthcare, and are delighted when they learn that the

Niagara Health System is Ontario’s largest multi-site amalgamation, comprising six hospital sites and an Ambulatory Care Centre that serves the close to 500,000 residents of Niagara Region. This could be the smartest move any older GTA buyer could make. Sell your current home for $1.5 million or $2 million, and buy a townhome at The Oaks in Ridgeway, starting at about $630,000… What’s not to like? blythwoodhomes.ca, 1.866.422.6610.

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DESTINATIONS ONTARIO

COLLINGWOOD FOUR SEASONS PLAYGROUND MORE THAN JUST A VACATION DESTINATION by WAYNE KARL

Collingwood has long been a popular vacation destination, mostly as a weekend winter getaway to tackle some of the best skiing in Ontario at The Blue Mountains. Summertime, too, has seen increasing activity, as residents from the GTA and elsewhere head to “Blue” for cycling, golf and many of the other activities and festivals in the area. COVID restrictions permitting, of course. But there’s a lot more happening in this part of Simcoe County, situated on the Nottawasaga Bay at the southern Georgian Bay Region. A 26 Active Life | July 31–Sept. 11, 2021

beautiful natural location will do that. TRANSITIONING FOR THE FUTURE

Economically, it’s fair to say that Collingwood is an area in transition. The town’s traditional industrial base has been in decline for years, though the waterfront Collingwood Terminals grain elevators remain standing as a reminder of this heritage. Some view the massive grey structure, dormant for more than 25 years, as an eyesore for such an area blessed with natural surroundings. The Town is said to be considering selling, preserving or even dismantling the landmark silos.

All of this underlines the growing importance of Collingwood to maximize its potential as a fourseason recreation destination, blessed with mountains on one side and Georgian Bay on the other, while developing new economic opportunities. And to do it all at a pace and size that doesn’t result in the loss of greenspace or the “smalltown feeling” that residents and visitors alike have come to love. In a recent poll conducted by the Town, the overwhelming majority of respondents (63 per cent) believe the municipality should focus on growing

the knowledge-based industry. There is already a strong and growing tech industry in town, including the only deuterium producer in Canada, the largest industrial glass manufacturer in North America, and a maker of advanced underwater communications. The survey also revealed that just 29 per cent of respondents said job growth in Collingwood should focus on tourism, highlighting a local concern that the town relies too heavily on that sector. CAREFUL DEVELOPMENT

The survey further revealed that residents prefer any new home development focus on the multi-family category, such as condominiums and other mixed-use buildings on smaller lots, as well as Green housing. Given the area’s popularity as a playground destination, real estate in Collingwood sometimes shows the fluctuations that typify the recreational property market. Many recent buyers are residents from the GTA purchasing vacation properties, or cashing out their primary residences in the city and moving north for retirement, reflected in the older demographic in town. And in terms of recreational property, this is where Collingwood proves its mettle. Still, given the prized location and blessed natural abundance in Collingwood, it’s no surprise that new home development is taking place to cater to the growing demand. Georgian Communities has a number of prominent new developments in the area, including Mountain House at Windfall, right in Collingwood.

The beauty of this area is also its proximity to other sought-after locales, which are also growing into popular new-home destinations. If you’ve visited the area recently, recall the drive up, and passing through surrounding towns such as Barrie, Shelburne, Horseshoe Valley, Innisfil, Holland Landing, Oro Medonte, Beeton, Dundalk, Wasaga… all of these areas have new lowrise home developments from prominent GTA builders such as Fieldgate Homes, Georgian Communities, Flato Developments, Georgian, Democrat Homes, Rosehaven Homes, Geranium and Stonebridge Building Group. NATURE LOVER’S PARADISE

At any time of year, Collingwood is a nature lover’s paradise. Of course, there’s expert skiing at Blue Mountain in winter, as well as countless snowshoeing, snowmobiling or crosscountry skiing options. In the warmer months, hit the links at any one of the handful of championship courses in the area, from the semi-private Cranberry Golf Resort, to Monterra at Blue Mountain Resort, to the Georgian Bay Club and more. Or book a breathtaking treetop canopy walk, or zipline adventure, or just hit the beach for a swim or canoe or kayak rental. And if you’ve never been, head over to Wasaga Beach, the world’s longest freshwater beach, a short distance away (see story on next page). Festivals? You want festivals? Collingwood’s got lots of them, from Collingwood Whiskylicious, the Peak to Shore Music Festival, Keys to Collingwood Street Piano Festival and the famous annual Elvis Festival. All, of course, COVID permitting.

COLLINGWOOD AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL PRICES 2019

2020

‘19-20 % chg

$538,172

$643,444

19.5%

2021 Forecast $694,919 SOURCE: REMAX 2021 HOUSING MARKET OUTLOOK

COLLINGWOOD WATERFRONT RECREATIONAL PROPERTY PRICES 2019

2020

2021

‘19-20 % chg

2021 Forecast

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$1.07M

$1.20M

$1.26M SOURCE: REMAX RECREATIONAL PROPERTY REPORT

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

In Simcoe County, on the Nottawasaga Bay, at the southern point of Georgian Bay; population 21,793; 160 kms north of Toronto; 21 kms to Wasaga Beach. KEY LANDMARKS • • • • • • • •

Blue Mountain Resort Collingwood Curling Club Collingwood Museum Cranberry Golf Course Creative Simcoe Street Eddie Bush Memorial Arena The Blue Mountains Tyrolean Village Resorts

SELECT HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS COLLINGWOOD AND AREA BEA TOWNHOMES By StateView Homes stateviewhomes.com BEACHWAY CROSSING By Stonebridge Building Group stonebridgebg.com BEETON VILLAGE By Flato Developments flatogroup.com BRAESTONE ESTATES By Georgian Communities georgiancommunities.ca EDGEWOOD GREENS By Flato Developments flatogroup.com EMERALD CROSSING By Fieldgate Homes fieldgatehomes.com FOREST HEIGHTS ESTATES By Democrat Homes democrathomes.com HOLLAND LANDING By Rosehaven Homes rosehavenhomes.com MOUNTAIN HOUSE AT WINDFALL By Georgian Communities georgiancommunities.ca

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WASAGA COME FOR THE BEACH, STAY FOR THE LIFESTYLE The pristine waters of Georgian Bay have long made Wasaga Beach one of the most popular summer tourist destinations north of the GTA. Located only about two hours north of Toronto, in Simcoe County, and a short drive from Collingwood, Wasaga swells well beyond its population of about 21,000 during the warmer months. But also like many other surrounding towns and cities, Wasaga is undergoing a serious transition, taking it well beyond its traditional image as just a little beach town. A Downtown Development Master Plan launched by the Town in 2017 was intended to develop a “sustainable and practical plan for a more livable, diversified, competitive, sophisticated, accessible and sustainable downtown Wasaga Beach,” including the redevelopment of the aging Main End. The plan called for higher density housing types in the downtown area, specifically condos and townhouses. 28 Active Life | July 31–Sept. 11, 2021

The bulk of this development was targeted for three main corridors (Main Street, Mosley Street, Beach Drive), with densities declining to townhouses and single-detached homes further out of these corridors. The Beachfront, Lower Main and Upper Main districts are all also benefitting from a focus on redevelopment, with slightly different focuses for each, according to the Town. The plan for the Beachfront was to make it the entertainment centre and to bring the “fun” back to Wasaga. Lower Main is the centre of the year-round residential population – the community’s place to live, work and play. Upper Main, meanwhile, is to be a transition area from the more suburban built form, with a focus on mixed-use development. One developer catering to the rejuvenated interest and growing demand for new housing in Wasaga is Stonebridge Building Group. The company is now selling the final release at its Beachway Crossing

community in the Stonebridge area, offering two-storey townhomes and bungalow townhomes. “Like most areas in Southern Georgian Bay, Wasaga is a ‘lifestyle’ community, enjoying four-season recreational opportunities,” Matthew Lidbetter, president of the Southern Georgian Bay Association of Realtors, told Active Life. “The effects of Covid have brought people from more urban areas to benefit from space, lower density and more affordable housing.” Like elsewhere in the region, home sales in Wasaga were down from year-ago levels, but still recorded the third best June in history. “The market can best be described as ‘cooling off,’ from red-hot to hot,” says Lidbetter. Prices, on the other hand, still reflect the growing interest in the area. Average resale prices in Wasaga hit $743,495 for June, up 47.3 per cent from a year ago. Year-to-date, the average price is $717,711, up 46 per cent from the same period in 2020.

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ADVICE | DOWNSIZING

SHOULD I STAY, OR SHOULD I GO? THE TOP FIVE SIGNS YOU’RE READY TO TAKE THE DOWNSIZING PLUNGE

VINcENT côTé

“Should I Stay, or Should I Go?” It’s been 40 years since British punk rock band The Clash wrote this classic hit. It perfectly captured that state when you’re at an emotional crossroads and weighing the pros and cons of which way to go. Many of our clients face a similar challenge when deciding to downsize from their family home. Are you itching for a change, or are you still loving the extra space in your 30 Active Life | July 31–Sept. 11, 2021

home? Perhaps you’re somewhere in between the two extremes. There are reasons to justify staying in the family home, and of course, the time comes when those reasons no longer resonate, and you’ll be ready to downsize and reap the benefits that this transition offers. Baby Boomers are known and applauded for redefining what aging looks like. In fact, the choices and changes you made in every stage of your life were notably different than the traditional paths generations before you practiced, including downsizing earlier. Truth be told, I often encounter clients who are curious about the downsizing process, but aren’t entirely sure

or ready emotionally to leave the familiarity of the home they have lived in for the last few decades. When it comes to answering this crucial question, “How do I know when I am personally ready to downsize?”, here are our top five signs that will help you answer that question. 1. UNUSED ROOMS

Take a walk around your home and count the number of rooms you enter only to clean. Perhaps you have a basement filled with relics or unused clothes your kids left behind. Maybe one space has become the unofficial dumping ground for packages or miscellaneous stuff you haven’t found a proper home for yet.

You used to know your neighbours and shared common ground with them. You enjoyed friendly banter and regularly practiced neighbourly acts, such as watering each other’s plants when either of you were away. Now, the change in demographics has put an end to all that sense of community and connectedness.

that executing your downsizing dream now offers you. At Transitions Realty, we refer to the benefits of downsizing as the three Fs: Freedom, Flexibility and Financial gain. A successful journey to a desirable next chapter is a product of your keen insight identifying what you want, and our Lifestyle by Design three-step process which will help get you there.

3. TIME BETTER SPENT

A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO

Are you happy dedicating time to gardening and other home maintenance activities? Are you overwhelmed with the ongoing chores associated with maintaining a property?

DOWNSIZING ENSURES SUCCESS

2. YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD HAS CHANGED

4. IT’S A SELLERS’ MARKET

You never dreamed your home would be worth what it is today. The equity you would get from selling warrants serious consideration to making that downsizing move to a smaller home outside the city, or an urban condo, where you can enjoy the net funds from the sale and a much more simplified life. 5. READY FOR CHANGE

Then there’s the most obvious sign. Quite simply, you’re ready for a change. You see the value of return

It starts with envisioning your future lifestyle. Who do you aspire to be in your third age? Discard any preexisting expectations, and allow your passion and purpose to come into fruition. From there, we design a customized plan with a realistic timeline. We work with a network of trusted advisors, coaches and designers which we pair our clients with, when needed. Finally, with the vision mapped out, we begin executing the transition. Whether it’s decluttering some of the rooms in your current home or booking sessions with a retirement coach, our goal is to help prepare you for the change you seek. Yes, that entails making sure your house is ready to be listed for sale, as well

as finding your new right-sized home in your desired community. Our approach, though, is different as we acknowledge that the downsizing real estate journey you are on is actually a transition, not just a typical transaction between client and realtor. That formula is outdated and leads to making unsuitable, regrettable choices that ultimately could require a re-do. So, is it time to face the music and free yourself from the obstacles standing in your way to a successful downsizing experience? Or are you still stuck at an emotional crossroads that the classic 1980s tune expresses? If I go there will be trouble… If I stay there will be double? We are willing to bet that you much prefer to make empowering decisions, and not wait for an unfortunate situation to force an undesirable move upon you. As in every major life decision you faced along the way, downsizing early is no different. Upon assessing the advantages and disadvantages in both scenarios, it is important that you actively decide whether leaving or staying put at this time makes the most sense. Vincent Côté is Co-Founder and Broker at Transitions Realty Inc. As a real estate expert, he provides valuable support and direction to clients going through major life transitions such as downsizing their family home or selling their family business. Contact Vincent directly at 647.948.7415 or email info@transitionsre.ca.

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IN CONVERSATION WITH...

MIKE COLLINS-WILLIAMS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WEST END HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION BY WAYNE KARL

As more residents of Toronto and surrounding areas head further out of the core in search of more affordable lowrise homes, one favourite destination has been west – to Burlington, Hamilton and other locales. But these areas, too, are now experiencing challenges with the housing market, chiefly supply, and rapid – and sometimes prohibitive – price growth. Mike Collins-Williams, chief executive officer of the West End Home Builders’ Association (formerly Hamilton Halton Home Builders’ Association), discusses these important issues and possible solutions. Let’s start with an easy one… How did you come from moving from the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) to the West End Home Builders’ Association (WEHBA)? I spent the last decade of my career with the OHBA, working on a wide 32 Active Life | July 31–Sept. 11, 2021

range of urban planning and housing policies. During my time at OHBA I always loved working with members in Hamilton and the Halton Region. I am particularly excited about the future of Hamilton, which has tremendous potential to emerge from the pandemic as a powerhouse mid-sized city. When the opportunity came up to shift gears from provincial issues into this role, I jumped on it. How do the issues facing builders in the WEHBA differ from what those in Toronto face? While it does not have the same dense financial core and sky-scraping condos as Toronto, Hamilton is rapidly evolving. With the Hamilton LRT now fully funded, the downtown will soon be a destination for investment in transit-oriented communities. That investment, combined with accelerating population growth, provides a larger customer base for restaurants, bars, retail stores and other local

businesses that shape vibrant city centres. I am very bullish on the future of Hamilton. Toronto city council is proposing an Inclusionary Zoning policy that could add significant costs to the price of new homes. What are municipalities in your area doing about this issue? Some might be watching the Toronto example to base their policies around that… Housing affordability is a challenge across Ontario. Although many municipalities are monitoring Inclusionary Zoning in Toronto, let’s not forget that Toronto hasn’t always been a great example of implementing effective policies that maintain housing affordability. Inclusionary Zoning has worked in some American cities where a true partnership model has emerged, with governments providing cost offsets to create affordable housing. The problem in Toronto is that partnering to offset costs is not on the table,

meaning that any affordable units would be subsidized by increasing the price on all other units, making housing even less affordable overall. The Smart Prosperity Institute recently released a report that provides a detailed picture of Hamilton’s demographic development over the past 10 years, indicating an exodus of young families out of the region due to lack of affordability and housing options. How serious a problem is this, and what is the answer? In the last few years, a lot of Toronto residents have headed that way, due to the same issues here… The housing affordability crisis is not confined to one city; it is a regional issue, and it is getting worse. It has created a musical chairs effect where families and young people are leaving Toronto to find more affordable housing in adjacent municipalities, displacing locals who can no longer afford to live in their own community. In Hamilton’s case, there is more demand for housing from people leaving Toronto than actual housing supply. This lack of housing has driven prices so high that Hamilton is now

the third least affordable city in North America. Young people and families who call Hamilton home are now forced to leave and look for more affordable options elsewhere. To put it bluntly, we need to build more housing to put a lid on rapid price growth and find a better equilibrium between supply and demand. The City of Burlington recently acted to remove the Downtown Burlington Urban Growth Centre and relocate it to overlap with the existing Burlington GO Major Transit Station Area. What does this mean in terms of housing development, and what are the potential implications for prospective homebuyers? The City of Burlington should be planning for more housing options, not less. While GO stations are absolutely where growth should be occurring, both downtown Burlington and the Burlington GO Station should offer residents a wider variety of housing choice. I’m worried that, going forward, there will be fewer and fewer new housing options in downtown Burlington. This could make the waterfront inaccessible to first-time buyers, as smaller boutique buildings will most likely be high-end luxury condos.

What are some of the other challenges the industry is facing in the WEHBA? The lack of skilled trades continues to be an issue. We need to encourage more young people to consider careers in construction. The skilled trades can be a very rewarding career in terms of reliable work and solid income, and offer the opportunity to contribute to the creation of new communities within our cities and towns. All of the above challenges aside, where and what are some of the most promising homebuying opportunities in the West End? Downtown Hamilton already has all the puzzle pieces with great restaurants, shops and night life, as well as beautiful heritage buildings that rival any city in Canada. Downtown Hamilton really is the next big thing in the space of mid-sized cities in North America. We have two leading educational institutions, a burgeoning tech sector, major clean-ups of old brownfield industrial sites on the waterfront and the new $3.4-billion LRT, which is an absolute game changer for the city. The best is definitely yet to come for Hamilton.

on a personal note How have you been managing during the pandemic? Picked up any new hobbies or acquired any new skills? At the beginning of the pandemic, I thought I would have a lot of extra time on my hands and had hoped to pick up a new language (German in preparation for an OHBA Housing Tour to Vienna), but starting a new job has certainly taken up a lot of my time. I’ve dedicated a lot of time to getting more acquainted with housing and planning issues in Hamilton and Burlington. Still, I have spent more time outdoors, paddling, cycling and backcountry camping, which have been bright spots in this rather challenging year-and-a-half. What do you look forward to doing most when things fully reopen and we return to “normal”? I am a huge “metal head,” and can’t wait to get back to enjoying live music! What’s on your reading list these days? I just finished reading Reclaiming Hamilton, which provided great insights into urban issues and the history of Hamilton. I just started reading Memoirs by Mikhail Gorbachev, an inside look into the politics of the Soviet Union during his life through perestroika until the collapse of the USSR.

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MEATER NO MORE GUESSING TO GRILL YOUR MEAT OR FISH TO PERFECTION

GREG GAZIN

Whether you’re tracking the time or simply gauging by touch, some people just have the knack for knowing exactly when their meat is cooked to perfection. For others, it’s always about constantly hovering over the hot stove or grill poking your chicken, steak or fish with a thermometer, or cutting into it to make sure it’s cooked right. Meater, by Apption Labs, is a gadget and companion app that can change all that. It’s a dual-sensor thermometer probe only 130mm long and six mm diameter that you leave in your protein. It’s also fully wireless, as all the electronics are embedded, and it should last for up to 24 hours of continuous use on a single charge. Waterproof, rustproof and made from highly durable stainless steel with a ceramic top, it’s also dishwasher safe and easy to clean. Whether you like your steak cooked medium-rare or well-done, the probe’s patented Meater Sense technology ensures a perfectly cooked cut every time. It employs both of its two sensors; the internal sensor measures a meat’s internal temperature up to 100 degrees C, and an external ceramic sensor that monitors the ambient temperature up to 275 degrees C, to estimate the resting temperature of your meat. Sensors are accurate within 0.5 34 Active Life | July 31–Sept. 11, 2021

degrees C, it’s so easy to use. Using the app, the Guided Cook System walks you through every step of the cooking process to guarantee consistent results. Simply select what you want to cook and how you want it done. The advanced estimator algorithm calculates both cooking and resting times. The app will monitor and display the internal, ambient and target temperatures, and show you the approximate time remaining to cook by simply inserting the probe into your meat. You can customize alerts, see graphs of items cooked, and also store your masterpieces so you can use the same settings again. You also won’t have to constantly stand over your stove or grill, as you can monitor what’s cooking in real-time from your smartphone or tablet from up to 10m away. You can extend that range by five times, up to 50m, with the Meater Plus model, which has a built-in repeater. Another way to extend the range is by using Meater Link Wi-Fi and a second mobile device. One other great feature is Meater Cloud. With this free account, you can share what’s cooking on a Mac or Windows PC through a web browser. This can be handy, particularly if you have to step away for a moment or two and no one else is around to keep an eye out. And if you find you can sometimes use a third hand to check your progress, using your voice, you can ask Amazon’s Alexa to help you out. You can ask questions such as, “Hey

Alexa, how long has my meat been on the grill?”, or “What is the internal temperate of my meat?”, and you can even tell Alexa to “Switch to Celsius,” and more. Meater comes in a smooth woodgrained bamboo box that matches almost any indoor or outdoor decor, that doubles as both a storage device for your thermometer probe, and a

charger. A tri-colour LED indicates the charger’s status. It runs on a single AAA battery, and since the probe requires very little power to operate, a decent battery should be good for up to 100 charges before it needs to be replaced. It also has a handy magnetic back that adheres to any metallic surface, so you can keep it within reach.

Meater is great to help you become a better grill master of the house. It can also make for a great gift. The Original Meater retails in Canada for $119, and Meater Plus with a built-in repeater retails for $169. You can get it directly from Meater’s Canadian Shop, Amazon, and select barbecue specialty shops such as Barbecues Galore.

Greg Gazin is a syndicated tech columnist, blogger and podcaster, and contributes to canoe.com, Troy Media and Active Life magazine. gadgetguy.ca

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BEACHWAY CROSSING FINAL PHASE OF WASAGA BEACH COMMUNITY NESTLED IN STONEBRIDGE BY THE BAY If you’ve always wanted to live in a place that makes it effortless to embrace a healthy, active lifestyle amid breathtaking, four-season beauty and unparalleled amenities, now’s your chance. As the latest of Stonebridge Building Group’s many successful communities, this final phase of Beachway Crossing in Wasaga Beach consists of freehold two-storey and bungalow towns – all starting from the mid $600,000s. The homes in this final release have been designed with a thoughtful, open-concept main floor layout. Master bedrooms boast a generous walk-in closet and three-piece ensuite for the utmost in convenience and privacy. Backing onto a natural area, the two-storey towns overlook Serenity Pond. Beautiful and durable Hardie board exteriors form the backdrop for 36 Active Life | July 31–Sept. 11, 2021

the visually pleasing rooflines and unique architectural features of these distinguished townhomes. Beachway Crossing is nestled in the heart of Stonebridge by the Bay – a meticulously planned community known for both modern convenience and small-town charm. Surrounded by miles of trails, cycling paths and parks, and with unfettered access to the beautiful Georgian Bay waterfront and Nattawasaga River, more than 60 per cent of these nofee units have already sold. Based on appointments now being booked, interest is high and the remaining inventory is sure to move quickly. Visit the Beachway Crossing Sales Centre, located at 1 Sandy Coast Cres. in Wasaga Beach. By appointment only. 705.422.0880 beachwaycrossing.com nexthome.ca | myhomepage.ca 37

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OPTIONS AND IDEAS FOR THE HOUSING SUPPLY CRISIS IN ONTARIO

CHRISTOPHER MARKOVIC

The issue of housing supply has been discussed by many, but this topic is truly not getting enough attention – and even more importantly, the action that is required to resolve it. I cannot recall a time since 1980, when our firm began keeping records, that the supply of new housing in the GTA has been so critically low. At last report, according to Altus Group, just 1,856 lowrise units were available for sale (with the majority located in the 905 area). That’s less than one month’s supply. At the same time, we reported 10,715 highrise units (with the majority located in the 416) – equal to just a threemonth supply. The highrise market has recovered dramatically from last fall, after experiencing a minor 38 Active Life | July 31–Sept. 11, 2021

correction due to the impacts of COVID. The surge in lowrise prices quickly gave support to the more affordable alternative available in highrise product. By the spring of 2021, new highrise launches were setting sales records once again. Here are some quick facts which outline the current situation: • The Greater Toronto Area has the dubious distinction of being the fifth least affordable city in the world. That’s right, not just in North America, but globally. • Today, the current GTA average aggregate resale price is now nearly $1.1 million, and reflects an approximate 28-per-cent increase from the same period last year. Half of the growth occurred in the first quarter of 2021. As housing demand soared during COVID, supply continued to diminish, hence the price escalation was quite predictable. • Long-term structural issues of supply and demand remain,

driven largely by immigration and low interest rates. In fact, the federal government is calling for 1.2 million new immigrants to enter Canada over the next three years – a record which will only exacerbate the demand. • Today, for the first time in our region’s history, the outer suburban rings of Peel, Halton, and York all have higher average prices than the 416, and Durham Region is close behind. Scotiabank economist JeanFrancois Perrault recently pointed out that Canada is continuing to fall behind the G7 countries in housing supply. In fact, we are the lowest in the G7, in number of housing units per 1,000 population, and have been steadily underperforming since 2016. The story of supply and affordability is actually less about the provision of high-density in 416, and more about providing a broad range of product options in the 905. The story

of affordability is at the heart of the issues in suburban 905. Well before the first lockdown, we started to hear the expression “drive till you qualify,” which rings true, and COVID only accelerated it. The psychology of real estate, or as the governor of the Bank of Canada so aptly described as “extrapolative expectations,” pushed the consumer to review the state of their current living environment, which for many prompted a move to a different location. With significant savings and a sense of self-preservation, that said, “I want bigger, smaller, different housing options targeted more to my lifestyle choices.” Demand only surged. If new suburban land supply was increased dramatically and quickly, it would take the pressure off the traditional resale market, thus stabilizing the surge in price and eventually increase the overall housing stock. Interestingly, as we came out of the first lockdown, supply of resale product surged upward, topping 18,000 units by September 2020. This was in part driven by highrise product, occupied by renters and owned by investors. A resale market in balance must have a supply of about 25,000 to 28,000 listed units or a three- to four-month supply. By the second lockdown initiated in December 2020/January 2021, the available listings had declined to only 7,400 units, less than a one-month supply. Now, resale of existing product is 95 per cent of the housing stock at any moment in time. More resale homes are sold annually than new homes

at a ratio of about 3:1, but if there is no new housing supply, a demand surge will distort the resale market. In the short-term here are suggestions of four key areas (in no particular order), which can be addressed immediately, that can help alleviate demand by adding much needed housing supply in Ontario. 1. Allow access to government surplus lands: Down the street from my home is a school that was closed in 1993, and one street over is another school building that was closed more than 10 years ago. They remain empty, boarded up and an eyesore to the community and a threat to public safety. By conducting a review to release to the market surplus lands held by different levels of government, we would open up opportunities across the province and the GTA. This would involve stakeholders from all levels of government, the private and non-profit sectors to come together as partners to find ways to repurpose these properties and provide supply solutions. 2. Adjust employment lands: Similar to accessing surplus government lands, a review of lands designated by official plans as Employment Areas on the edge of residential areas can be identified for rezoning to residential usage. 3. Institute a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) for shopping centres. Across the city, there

are hectares of land in prime areas (where people would like to live) located in parking lots connected to shopping centres, where infrastructure is already in place. These parking lots should be allowed to be converted to multi-use development, with an emphasis on residential development. 4. Investigate revisions to the Planning Act: Back in 2005, the province removed from the Planning Act the provision to allow a developer to apply to bring their lands into an Official Plan if they paid for all the upfront infrastructure costs. What this did was halt supply and slow development. If reinstated, it would allow the private sector to move forward and bring greater supply immediately. The housing issue is truly not complex – at its core, it’s an issue of supply. Working with all levels of government, the real estate industry must develop innovative solutions to increase the supply and delivery of new housing options for all Ontarians. We must revaluate our current planning and development processes to be optimised for both current and future growth in demand. Based on all estimates, the demand is not going to subside. Time is of the essence. The time to act is now.

Christopher Markovic is CEO, PMA Brethour Realty Group, with 25 years of development project sales and marketing experience with some of Canada’s leading organizations. He is directly involved with the positioning, marketing and sales of PMA pre-construction projects, consulting with clients from concept and planning stage to managing the sales and customer experience. pmabrethour.com

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LAKESIDE LANDING WELLINGTON LUXURY HOMES BY ROYALCLIFF ON THE SHORES OF LAKE ONTARIO Welcome to Lakeside Landing Wellington, a fusion of classic and contemporary luxury waterfront residences with breathtaking views on the shores of Lake Ontario. Perfectly situated in the heart of Prince Edward County, Lakeside Landing Wellington is an exciting addition to one of Ontario’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Wellington is a community rich in character and history that perfectly embodies small town charm, and lies at 42 Active Life | July 31–Sept. 11, 2021

the centre of Prince Edward County, less than two hours east of the GTA. Immerse yourself in a diversity of culinary experiences, estate wineries, boundless art galleries, shops, theatre, farm markets and renowned beaches. Now selling, Lakeside Landing Wellington is a limited collection of 17 freehold, luxury, Lake Ontario residences in a savvy selection of two-storey and bungaloft designs, integrating open, lofty living spaces, soaring ceilings, sleek

kitchen designs, three or four bedrooms, luxe baths and space to personalize a home office. Lakeside Landing is fully serviced on town water and sewer, with cable and highspeed Internet options. Eight stylish two-storey, semi-detached homes and four detached two-storey or bungalofts will be nestled on the tree-lined cul-de-sac, framing a waterfront parkette to be enjoyed by all residents. The piece de resistance is a premium collection of five exclusive, waterfront, two-storey or bungaloft homes on Lake Ontario. Royalcliff Homes is a three-generation family business that has earned an exemplary reputation for classic design and custom-style luxury. Built on a solid, trustworthy foundation, Royalcliff Homes’ dedication to design, premium craftsmanship and stellar service has led to its tremendous success. For further information visit the website: royalcliffhomes.com COME HOME TO LAKESIDE LANDING WELLINGTON!

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Erin GlEn FABULOUS FAMilY-SiZED HOMES FROM SOlMAr COMING SOON TO ERIN At the headwaters of the Credit and Grand Rivers, midway between Guelph and Orangeville, is Erin, a charming small town situated in proximity to big cities. Minutes from the quaint downtown, Erin’s first brand new master-planned community, Erin Glen, is the perfect place to put down roots. Surrounded by phenomenal schools, adventure parks, convenient shopping, a lush link to the Elora Cataract Trailway and more than 500 more trails to explore, Erin Glen is where families feel at home. In May, the master-planned community received a wonderful response and homes sold rapidly. Registration is open for new releases. A new phase presented by Solmar 44 Active Life | July 31–Sept. 11, 2021

Homes is coming soon, with 33- and 36-ft. detached homes, as well as family-sized three- to four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom freehold townhomes and semi-detached homes spanning up to 1,929 sq. ft. with distinctive façades and expansive living spaces. For more than 30 years, Solmar Homes has been planning and building communities throughout the GTA. A family-owned and operated company, Solmar Homes builds exquisite family homes and condominium communities with timeless architectural design and unparalleled attention to detail – creating communities for a brighter tomorrow with you in mind. Erin Glen is a desirable, one-ofa-kind complete community where

you can experience a new kind of connection. FAMILY-SIZED FREEHOLD TOWNHOMES

At the heart of Erin Glen is a new community park with a children’s play area, shaded seating and walking paths, and the stunning collections of Solmar Homes are right beside this incredible amenity. The townhome collection comprises a wide array of elevations and floorplans, ranging from 1,545 to 1,770 sq. ft., and from the mid $700,000s. From the private front entry to an insulated garage with an interior door leading to a convenient mudroom, the attention to detail here is

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remarkable. Experience soaring nineft. ceilings on the main floor and an open-concept design that is perfect for entertaining guests, relaxing in front of the cosy fireplace or connecting around the dinner table. Upstairs, you will find three to four spacious bedrooms with large walkin closets, rejuvenating bathrooms with luxurious glass shower doors, a convenient second-floor laundry room to make things just a little easier. SPECTACULAR SEMIDETACHED HOMES

From the stately exterior with convenient covered porches and welcoming front foyers, these homes are distinct and unique. The gourmet kitchen will inspire new recipes and guests will mingle around the gleaming centre island before moving into the Great Room to relax. Find three to four spacious and sunlit bedrooms, with the flexibility to use any of them for a home office, study area or extra playroom – and every room the picture of comfort with central air-conditioning fully installed throughout. The semi-detached homes collection comprises a wide array of elevations and floor plans, 1,679 to 1,929 sq. ft., from the mid $800,000s.

These homes will offer a wide selection of elevations and home designs ranging in size up to 2,665 sq. ft. Select from two-storey detached homes and beautiful bungalows with a loft. Both models feature the flexibility to create a home office or den on the main floor. EXPLORE ERIN. ADVENTURE AWAITS

At Erin Glen, experience a deeper, more meaningful connection and live a healthier life. From Erin’s tree-lined historic downtown to the local farmers’ market, an abundance of year-round family-friendly festivals, along with 500 forested trails, including the Trans Canada and Bruce Trails to explore, you will love living here. Picturesque and historic, stroll through the quaint downtown with a locally-roasted coffee from the Tin Roof Cafe in hand, purchase a gourmet treat from Debora’s Chocolates and meet friends for lunch on the patio at The Busholme. Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon scaling pedestrian bridges, spotting woodpeckers high in the trees and biking the trails connecting to the Elora Cataract Trailway’s lush link that runs through Erin Glen. This brand-new complete

community is close to the area’s top elementary and secondary schools, convenient shopping centres, the bustling Erin Community Centre, arena, and outdoor skate park. Being active and healthy is as easy as walking out your front door. BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL AT ERIN GLEN

Discover the perfect balance of country charm and city convenience in the Village of Erin and seize this opportunity to be part of something special. The next phase of new homes here, presented by Solmar Homes, will open soon at Erin’s first master-planned community, where residents will experience a new kind of connection with nature, where neighbours become friends and where families put down roots.

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MASON HOMES’ DOORS ARE OPEN AGAIN! AND THEY CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU BACK TO SALES CENTRES AND MODEL HOMES The last year-and-a-half has presented many challenges across the country. But now, with hope on the horizon and COVID restrictions beginning to ease, Mason Homes is happy to advise that its sales centres are once again open for in-person meetings, and model homes for your viewing pleasure. Sales representatives will be enforcing preventative measures, including strict capacity limits, hand sanitization and physical distancing. While Mason Homes knows that your extended family – including kids, parents and grandparents – can’t wait to see your new home, buyers are being asked to limit the number of people in their party to a 46 Active Life | July 31–Sept. 11, 2021

maximum of four individuals. If you prefer meeting in a virtual setting, you can also contact Mason sales representatives to book a video conference or phone appointment at your convenience. No matter how you choose to visit, the company looks forward to welcoming you back at the following Mason Homes’ communities. Parklands – Peterborough

A limited number of exceptional greenspace walkout lots have been released at Parklands in Peterborough. Home to more than 400 families and counting, this popular community showcases a complete mix of Mason Homes’

award-winning home styles, including detached singles, townhomes and semi-detached courtyard designs. Now in its fourth exciting phase, with a new sales centre and sensational models open to tour, this sensational masterplanned community has a home to suit every lifestyle. Set along people-friendly streetscapes and richly landscaped boulevards, numerous paths and trails meander through preserved woodlands, linking to neighbourhood parks, with wonderful ponds and extensive landscaping. Parklands is also just steps to fabulous shopping, schools, recreation, leisure, transit and more.

the arbours Condo Villas – Peterborough

Located within Mason’s Parklands community, and set against a backdrop of protected mature woodlands, green space and wonderful walking trails, The Arbours Condo Villas is the ideal lifestyle choice for those looking to enjoy the very best in worry-free condominium living. With more than 80 per cent sold, and a limited number of courtyard and walk-out lots now released, layout choices include Mason Homes’ popular Rear Lane and Classic Towns, ranging from 1,068 to 2,242 sq. ft. These exceptional homes showcase the finest in quality features and luxury finishes, including bright and spacious open concept interiors with soaring vaulted and nine-ft. main floor ceilings, gourmet-inspired kitchens and a choice of one- to three-bedroom floorplans. lakeside Village – Port hoPe

With the fourth phase now sold out, Mason Homes is inviting those who desire a magnificent new home, located just steps from the Lake and

the rolling fairways of The Port Hope Golf & Country Club, to register for the upcoming Phase 5 release of this award-winning neighbourhood. Lakeside Village features bungalow, bungalow plus loft, and two-storey homes, showcasing the warmth of all-brick exteriors, complemented by an exciting offering of open concept, feature-filled interiors. kingsWood – Coburg

Registrations are now being accepted for Mason Homes’ newest community – Kingswood. Coming this summer to the heart of Cobourg, Kingswood is an exclusive residential offering comprised of just 27 spectacular bungalow plus loft, and two-storey executive freehold urban townhomes. Located just minutes to the lake and available in Mason Homes’ popular, award-winning Classic designs, these exceptional 30- and 40-ft. residences showcase the highest level of construction and design innovation, while including the very best in luxury appointments, finishes and features. Mason Homes invites you to see for yourself why life in Cobourg, with its inviting small-town charm and renowned waterfront and beautiful downtown beach, has been recognized as “One of Canada’s Best Places to Live” and the “Gem of Lake Ontario.”

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Since 1961, Mason Homes has received numerous industry accolades for design and construction excellence, most recently including the Peterborough & Kawarthas Home Builders’ Association’s Builder of the Year and Green Builder of the Year. No matter which community you choose, rest assured your new home will deliver affordable luxury by combining cutting-edge building products and technology with a variety of today’s most requested features and finishes. And, as with every new Mason home, each residence is built to Energy Star standards, offering you more comfort, less energy consumption and total peace of mind for today and the years ahead. The Parklands Sales Centre (which includes The Arbours Condo Villas) and four spectacular model homes are open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday and weekends by appointment. Closed Fridays. For more information call 1.866.443.7900 or 705.741.3676 or by email at peterborough@masonhomes.ca. To learn more about the upcoming Phase 5 release at The Lakeside Village in Port Hope and the new Kingswood community coming soon to Cobourg, please visit masonhomes.ca

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Members of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board wear many hats. Not only are they trusted realtors and experienced business leaders, they’re also dedicated volunteers and ambassadors who give back. This year, we’ve gone beyond GTA communities, and TRREB members are proud to extend their reach globally. We donated $100,000 to provide urgent COVID-19 aid for India. Locally, last month we donated more than $300,000 in concert with the Ontario Realtors Care Foundation (ORCF), that is helping 40 charities and the most vulnerable communities. This is in addition to the $744,116 donated at the end of 2020, marking a total of more than $1 million. We saw the positive impact our donation for COVID-19 relief efforts made last year. The “thank yous” poured in from shelter-based charities and food banks across the GTA, showing how our support goes beyond a bed for the night. “Because of the incredible support of organizations like TRREB, Sherbourne Health is able to provide medical and mental health care support for the marginalized and racialized populations we serve.” Our members also recognized that women and children faced with domestic abuse have been greatly affected during the pandemic. With the stay-at-home order and province-wide lockdowns amplifying

these situations, the increased number of calls to helplines and the use of shelters has been staggering. “You’ve been a fantastic community partner, and thanks to your generous support, we have been able to start new initiatives such as Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter settlement program, which provides additional support to women and children in our shelter.” Our commitment to helping communities is long in the making. Since 2008, members have supported the $1 Per Member Per Month Every Realtor campaign, with more than $6 million raised so far. That’s 14 years of shelter-based charities getting the funds they need so they can continue to help those most vulnerable. Together, we’re thrilled to step up to the plate and give a hand locally, and now globally. It’s not only about helping individuals and families

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5 1. Belize pendant LIGHT. $236. eltemkt.com | 2. Vintage arch MIRROR. $567. potterybarn.ca | 3. Sven LOVESEAT in Cascadia blue. $1,799. article.com | 4. Stinamaj THROW. $20. ikea.ca | 5. TV stand in matte black. $469. furniture.ca | 6. Spoke marble graphite metal coffee table. $619. crateandbarrel.ca | 7. Ren large PILLOW. $89. article.com | 8. Medium gold edge agate COASTERS. $224. bedbathandbeyond.ca | 9. Power loomed serpent black and white area RUG by Thomas Paul. $333. lowes.ca | 10. Byron CHAIR. $695. eltemkt.com nexthome.ca | myhomepage.ca 51

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1. Five-tier shelf, tempered glass BOOKCASE with steel frame and arch design by Everly Quinn. $319. wayfair.ca | 2. CUSHION COVER with tassels. $35. hm.com | 3. Benson SOFA in hunter green tweed. $2,530. casalife.com | 4. Geometric TABLE. $269. zarahome.ca | 5. Monarch specialties OTTOMAN. $88. walmart.ca | 6. Invandig artificial TERRARIUM DOME. $7. ikea.ca | 7. One-light halogen LAMP with aged brass. $149. homedepot.ca | 8. Nantu area RUG. $349. mobilia.ca | 9. Burst wall MIRROR. $1,116. elte.com | 10. Clemence green VASE. cb2.ca 52 Active Life | July 31–Sept. 11, 2021

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I know what you are thinking. Brown? Really? I am here to tell you that it’s now time to banish those boring brown thoughts and focus on how this colour of yesterday can modernize your space today. Yes, it’s a classic decorating colour and one with a rich spectrum. From light almond and copper to a dark espresso bean colour, brown is versatile, striking and a fresh alternative to black, grey or navy. It’s a neutral hue that pairs well with a variety of bolder colours such as cobalt blue, olive green and pink. Or if you prefer to keep your interiors simple, accents of cream and gold will do the trick. Have I won you over yet? Here are my top lifestyle finds in the bountiful variant of brown.

1. Edison’s tail suspension large PENDANT LIGHT in copper. $7,803. lightformshop.com | 2. Natya wood SIDEBOARD. $1,299. mobilia.ca | 3. Washed cotton DUVET COVER SET in brown. $70. hm.com | 4. Chunky wool/jute RUG in natural. From $325. potterybarn.ca | 5. Metal VASE with handles in matte rust by Bloomingville. $89. indigo.ca | 6. Irregular stoneware SOUP PLATE. $23. zarahome.ca | 7. Enwork PAINTING on canvas. $800. mobilia.ca | 8. Cover LOUNGE CHAIR in stained dark brown by Thomas Bentzen. $1,090. finnishdesignshop.com | 9. PAINT in glamping. $69. digbypaints.com nexthome.ca | myhomepage.ca 53

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Amica The Balmoral Club – 416.927.0055

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Amica Bayview – 416.977.3177

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Amica Bayview Gardens – 647.286.7935

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Amica Brampton – 905.460.0080

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Amica Bronte Harbour – 905.842.8167

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Amica City Centre – 905.803.8100

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Amica Erin Mills – 905.816.9163

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Amica Georgetown – 905.702.1555

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Amica Newmarket – 905.952.0505

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Amica Pickering – amica.ca

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Amica Unionville – 905.947.9990

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Amica Whitby – 905.665.6200

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$600k

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$3,200/mo.

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The Davis Residences, LCL Builds/Rose Corporation – thedaviscondos.com

Low $500K

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DelManor Elgin Mills – 905.770.7963

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DelManor Glen Abbey – 905.469.3232

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DelManor Northtown – 416.225.9146

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DelManor Prince Edward – 416.233.0725

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Edge & Oro Towers, Solmar – edgetowers.ca

DelManor Wynford – 416.331.9797

Low $600K

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Evergreen Retirement, Verve – 905.502.8882

$3,400/mo.

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$3,695/mo.

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King’s Landing, Stockworth – stockworth.ca

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Leslie and Wellington, Vermilion – vermiliondevelopments.ca

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Lakebreeze, Kaitlin Corp. – 607.302.2490

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The Meadows of Aurora – 905.503.5560

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Nautique Condos, Adi Dev. – 289.337.0766

$600K

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Parkland on Eglinton West, Shannex – 416.997.2647

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Parkland on the Glen, Shannex – 905.820.8210

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Pinnacle Uptown: Amber & Perla – 905.568.9000 Port Credit Res., Verve – 905.274.6864

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The Renoir, Revera – 905.853.6400

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Richmond Hill Retirement, Verve – 905.770.4704

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Sunrise Senior Living of Burlington – 905.333.9969

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Sunrise Senior Living of Erin Mills – 905.569.0004

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Sunrise Senior Living of Oakville – 905.337.1145

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Sunrise Senior Living of Richmond Hill – 905.883.6963

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Sunrise Senior Living of Unionville – 905.947.4566

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Tapestry at village Gate West – 416.777.2911

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The Watford, Watford Group – 416.218.5542

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Thorne Mill on Steeles – 905.731.4300

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Toronto Street Boutique Condos – maplebrookhomes.ca

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$740k

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VIVA Oakville – 1.888.984.8482

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VIVA Pickering – 905.831.2088

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VIVA Thornhill Woods – 905.417.8585

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Westview Condos, Devonleigh – devonleighhomes.com

VIVA Whitby Shores – 1.888.984.8482

Mid $400k

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White Cliffe Terrace, Verve – 905.579.0800

$3,401/mo.

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Amica Quinte Gardens – 613.966.5815

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Amica Riverside – 519.948.5500

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Amica The Glebe – amica.ca

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Arbour Village, Wilson Dev. – 1.800.963.7546

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Aura By The Lake, Kaitlin Corp. – kaitlincorp.com

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Batawa livebatawa.com

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Blue Bay villas at Cobble Beach & Georgian Villas Custom Homes – 1.877.781.0149

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Bluepoint Lookout, Allan Dev./valour – bluepointlookout.com

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The Brealey Homes & Suites – nirvana.ca

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$380K

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$360K

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East Riverside Square, Elm Dev. – eastriversidesquare.com

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East Village Cobourg, Stalwood – 289–252–1961

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Eden Park Clarington – 647.668.3695

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Eastside Horizons – eastsidehorizons.ca

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$470K

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$390K

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Haven On The Trent, Sifton – 1.855.305.7963

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$300K

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Lakewoods, Lakewoods Resort Dev. – 1.888.990.9120

Inquire

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Lilacs Retirement Village – 705.742.3338

Inquire

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Meneset on the Lake, Parkbridge – 519.440.1465

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Mid $200K

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New Amherst in Cobourg – 1.866.528.9618

$420K

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Ninth Avenue Estates – 519.371.5228

$380K

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Orchard Gate Estates, Stalwood – 905.372.4179

$370K

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Residences of Sawmill Creek – 519.336.7560

Mid $400K

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The Richmond, Verve – 613.966.4407

$2,420/mo

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River Terraces at Greystone II, eQ Homes – 613.569.3043

$390K

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Riverbend Estates, Ambria – riverbendestates.ca

$700K

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Quinte Gardens Retirement – 613.966.5815 The Residences of Cobble Beach, Reid’s/Sherwood Homes – 1.877.781.0149

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The Redwoods – 613.828.8540

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Pinery Bluffs – 519.317.9931

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Picton Harbour Lofts – 613.902.1433

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Perthmore Glen – 1.800.267.4218

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Palisade Gardens – 905.372.1150

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Loyalist Country Club, Kaitlin – 1.800.353.2066

High $500K

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Orchard Hill Country Towns – 1.877.548.4455

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Hastings Estates, Batavia Homes – bataviahomes.ca

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COMMUNITY NAME & CONTACT RiverBend Golf Community, Sifton Properties – 519.657.4333

$370K

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$230K

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Riverstone, Brennan Custom – 1.844.211.1818

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Sandbanks Summer Village – 613.476.5286

Mid $200K

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Seasons Amhertsburg – 519.736.7557

$3,295/mo

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Seasons Belle River – 519.727.0034

$3,490/mo

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Seasons Brantford – 519.752.5477

$3,375/mo

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Seasons Owen Sound – 519.371.5115

$3,045/mo

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Seasons Royal Oak Village – 519.966.5475

$3,560/mo

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Sherbrooke Heights – 705.243.4564

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Low $500K

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Tall Ships Landing, Fuller Grp. – 613.498.7245

$600K

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The Walton Residences – 416.99.9851

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Mid $400K

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Stone & South, CaraCo – 613.875.2524 Sunrise Senior Living of Windsor – 519.974.5858

Twelve Trees Waterfront Condos, Royalcliff Homes – 613.969.2044 Twin elms, Parkbridge – 519.245.3300

$90K

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Valleyview Estates – 705.696.1600

$140K

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Victoria Retirement – 905.377.1555

$1,795/mo

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Views Prince edward County, Cosmopolitan Homes – lovetheviews.ca Vintage Green in Ilderton – 519.666.2094

Inquire

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VIVA Barrhaven – 1.888.984.8482

Inquire

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VIVA Waterside – 613.653.2010

Inquire

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Waterside, Viva – 613.253.2010

Inquire

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Wellings of Corunna, Nautical – 226.455.0505

$1,995/mo

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Wellings of Picton, Nautical – 613.707.0431

$3,295/mo

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Wellings of Stittsville, Nautical – 1.888.643.6548

$1,995/mo

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Wellington Bay Estates & Abbott Lane Towns, Sandbank – 1.800.353.7823 West Five, Sifton – sifton.com

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Westlinks, Rice Dev. – 1.888.ASK.RiCe

Low $400K

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Whispering Pine, Sifton – sifton.com

Inquire

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Wood Haven Luxury Condos – 519.842.9090

$380K

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Young’s Cove, Briarwood – 1.866.962.5264

$480K

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GOLDEN HORSESHOE Amica Dundas 905.628.6200

Inquire

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Amica Stoney Creek 905.664.8444

Inquire

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Arbour vale, Pinewood 905.397.8616

Low $900K

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The Bench Beamsville benchcondos.com

Mid $300K

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Cannery District, Winzen winzen.ca Century Condos, Homes By DeSantis centurycondos.ca

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Coast Road, River Rock Const. coastroad.ca

$460K

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Davis Heights, Lucchetta Homes lucchettahomes.com

$800K

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Deerwood Lane, Southport – 905.658.3554

$490K

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Dickson Hill, Jackson Homes – dicksonhill.ca

$860K

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Dover Coast Phase 2, Stockworth – 519.583.2049

$560K

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The Dover Wharf – doverwharf.com

$370K

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Edgewood Suites, FLATO® – edgewoodsuites.ca

Inquire

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Elora Mill Condominiums, Pearle – eloramillcondos.ca

Inquire

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The Flats at Black Creek – 519.583.9009

$590K

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Grand Bell, Lakeview Dev. Hldgs. – grandbellsuites.com

$320K

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Grimsby Waterfront, Losani – losanihomes.com

Inquire

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$500K

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Mid $200K

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The Harbour Club, SDR Group – theharbourclub.ca Harbour Heights – 519.754.6772 Harbourtown village, Silvergate Hardy Terrace, Verve – 519.484.2431

Inquire

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Harvest Retirement Village – 519.688.0448

Inquire

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The Jacob, Emshih Living – 905.563.3322

Inquire

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High $300K

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King’s Park, LJM Dev. – kingspark.ca

Kayak Urban Towns, Kingwood – kingwoodhomes.ca

$340K

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$470K

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The Manse, Homes By JBR – 905.692.1052

$340K

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Meadowlands – 905.304.1968

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$2,472/mo.

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Metcalfe Gardens, Verve – 519.631.9393

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The Oaks at Six Mile Creek, Blythwood Homes Townhomes at the Oaks in Ridgeway – blythwoodhomes.ca

$490K

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Odyssey, Rosehaven – odysseylife.ca

$540K

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One Five Central, Aiva – onefivecentral.com Panorama Condos, Kalar – 289.271.4950 Park Lane Place, Park Lane Homes 905.382.8857

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Passages on the Canal, BW – mypassages.ca

Inquire

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Resale

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Piper’s Grove Condos, Reid’s – 226.751.5250

$360K

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Portside at Woodway Trails – huroncreek.com

Mid $300K

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Portview estates, Silvergate – silvergatehomes.com

$1 Million +

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Queensview Retirement Comm. 1.888.436.6534

$2,395/mo.

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Low $500K

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Royal Port, Rankin – 1–833–ROYAL–51

Mid $800K

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Royal Ridge, Royal Oak Prop. – royalridge.ca

$600K

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Ryan’s Grove, Lucchetta Homes – lucchettahomes.com

$760K

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Shelter Cove – 1.866.416.8848

Low $200K

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The Shores, Marz Homes – 905.894.7873

High $300K

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South Hill, Thomasfield – 519.766.5060

$420K

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South Port, Rankin Const. – southpt.ca

$360K

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The Spencer at Dundas Peak, Sage – spencercondo.com

Inquire

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St. Elizabeth Mills, Zest – 905.574.8178

$370K

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Stonecroft by Carey Homes – 1.866.278.7577

$670K

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Low $400K

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Trailside at Grey Silo Gate, Activa – 519.742.5800 Victoria & John, Solmar – 905.688.3010

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Low $500K

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Village Creek, Park Lane Homes – 905.382.8857

Mid $400K

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The Village on Prince Charles, Carey Homes – careyhomes.ca

Low $400K

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Village On The Twelve, Silvergate Homes – silvergatehomes.com

High $600K

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Low $400K

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The Vines, Four Mile Creek, Blythwood Woodcastle Homes – 647.531.8463 The Vintages at Four Mile Creek, Blythwood – 905.657.2977 Vista Ridge & Vibrant, Losani – losanihomes.com Viva On The Lake, Losani – losanihomes.com Waterview Condos, LJM – 1.855.500.1215 Welland High Garden, Dennis – wellandhighgarden.ca Wellings of Waterford – 1.800.996.9885 Westwood Trails, Sinclair Homes – 226.476.2227

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Low $400K

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Ashton Meadows, Briarwood – ashtonmeadows.ca

$480K

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Beaverton Common, Armour Heights Developments – armourhd.com

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Blue Vista, Royalton Homes – bluevista.ca

Mid $500K

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Braestone Horseshoe Valley, Georgian international – 705.727.5656

Mid $700K

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The Bungalows at Peaks Ridge – 416.399.6546

Inquire

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Captain’s Cove, Remington – 1.800.640.2309

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Aquavil, Royalton Homes – aquavil.ca

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Low $400K

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Mid $700K

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Georgian Sands, Elm Dev. – georgiansands.com

Low $300K

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Gryffin Bluffs, Gang of Five Inc. – gryffinbluffs.ca

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Harbour Pointe, Batavia – 705.355.0363

$380K

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Harmony Living, Mamta – mamtahomes.com

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$3,250/mo.

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Homes on the Bay, Rose Water – rosewatermanagement.com

Inquire

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Hometown Creemore, Alliance – hometowncreemore.ca

$590K

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Hedge Road Landing, Alliance – 905.596.2200 Holland Gardens, Verve – 905.775.6020

The Këmp, Fortress – 905.787.9266

Inquire

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Kingsmere Retirement, Sienna – 705.434.4600

Inquire

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Kingsview on Balsam Lake, Kaitlin – 1.866.514.3573

Inquire

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Lākhouse Lakefront Residences, Aalto Developments – lakhouse.ca

$470K

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Lakepoint village, Alliance – 705.323.9768

$260K

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Kings Landing, Dreamland Homes – 905.657.4663

The Landing at Little Lake – 705.719.9909

Mid $300K

Lora Bay: The Cottages & The Masters, Sherwood Homes – 1.877.696.8984

Mid $600K

Beachway Crossing, Stonebridge Building Group -stonebridgebg.com

Mid $600K $380K

Matchedash Lofts, Oakleigh Dev. – 647.502.5255 The Meadows of Creemore, MDM – 705.466.5246

Markdale Highlands, Sunfield – sunfieldhomes.com

Monaco Condominiums – 1.855.666.7007

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Mountaincroft, Grandview Homes – 1.866.775.0333

$470K

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Oak Bay, Eden Oak – 705.538.0303

$520K

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Muskoka Bay Resort, Freed Developments Ltd. – 1.866.321.2004 Mountain House at Windfall, Georgian International – 705.293.0954

Red Maple, Alliance/Consar – 705.293.1374

$370K

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$420K

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Riverway, Centurion Homes – 647.478.9050

Residences on McMurray, Unexus – 705.646.2333

Mid $500K

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Royal Windsor at Balmoral Village, Sherwood Homes – 1.877.887.3437

Mid $300K

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Sandycove Acres, Parkbridge – 1.800.348.7161 Sea Shell Bay, Calibrex – seashellbay.ca

Inquire

Seasons on Little Lake, Hanson – 1.888.990.9120

Mid $300K

Simcoe Gardens, Mamta – mamtahomes.com

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Sophie’s Landing – sophieslanding.ca

Low $500K

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The South Shore, Fortress – 905.476.6400

Mid $500K

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$540K

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$280K

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$330K

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Stonebridge By The Bay, Stonebridge Building Group – 705.422.0880 The Summit, Truelife – thesummitmuskoka.com

The Villas at Wasaga Meadows, Parkbridge – 705.429.5996

Inquire

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Inquire

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Thornbury Meadows, Telfer Homes – thornburymeadows.ca

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The world is still topsy turvy, with much of it clenched in the grips of the pandemic. Why should the Cannes Film Festival be any different? So, when Spike Lee – serving as the Cannes awards jury president – flubbed the awards presentation in July by announcing the Palme d’Or winner prematurely, I just smiled. This was not, as some overwrought TV hosts claimed, a “shocking” turnof-events. It was an innocent mistake; Lee owned it and then apologized. And Cannes was almost fun again. Especially because the charismatic and super-cool Lee dressed so colourfully. He was not sporting an outfit you would expect a 64-yearold filmmaker to choose for a sombre black-tie crowd in Cannes. Instead, he looked more like you would hope Mars Blackmon – Spike’s on-screen character in his break-out 1986 film She’s Gotta Have It – would evolve into later in life. Given that Lee debuted She’s Gotta Have It at Cannes back in 1986, the flash styling was appropriate. I attended 31 of the Cannes festivals in the past, although never in July. They were always held in May during my tenure. I was there in 1986 and met Lee for the first time; I also attended in 1989, when he was aghast that his masterwork Do the Right Thing was ignored in the Cannes awards, when many of us thought it deserved the Palme d’Or as best film. I wonder if he is more sanguine now that he has experienced life as the

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jury president and knows how things work, how awards are sometimes capricious or political, and how difficult it is to judge artistic creations. That aside, the Palme d’Or winner does generate international prestige, better box office and some tinge of legendary status – with some exceptions. And I would say the jury gets it right, most of the time. I cannot vouch for the French film that won this year – Julia Ducournau’s horror-thriller Titane – because I have yet to see it. But here are past winners that I think richly deserved their awards and your patronage. If you have not seen them yet, track them down. Some are even classics of world cinema. The year listed is when it appeared in Cannes; the countries include coproducing nations and the director’s name follows. I am restricting my choices dating back to 1975 when the name “Palme d’Or” was reinstated for the best film winner. And, simply put, if you have not seen all of these films, you have not lived your cinematic life to the fullest. 2019: Parasite (South Korea), Bong Joon-ho 2013: Blue is the Warmest Colour (France, Belgium, Spain), Abdellatif Kechiche 2012: Amour (France, Germany, Austria), Michael Haneke 2011: The Tree of Life (U.S.), Terrence Malick 2004: Fahrenheit 9/11 (U.S.), Michael Moore. 2002: The Pianist (Poland, France, Germany, U.K.), Roman Polanski 1996: Secrets & Lies (France, U.K.), Mike Leigh 1994: Pulp Fiction (U.S.), Quentin Tarantino

1993 (Tie): Farewell my Concubine (Hong Kong), Chen Kaige 1993 (Tie): The Piano (New Zealand, Australia, France), Jane Campion 1984: Paris, Texas (West Germany, France), Wim Wenders 1981: Man of Iron (Poland), Andrzej Wajda 1980 (Tie): All That Jazz (U.S.), Bob Fosse 1980 (Tie): Kagemusha (Japan), Akira Kurosawa 1979 (Tie): Apocalypse Now (U.S.), Francis Ford Coppola 1979 (Tie): The Tin Drum (West Germany, France), Volker Schlondorff 1977: Padre Padrone (Italy), Paolo and Vittorio Taviani 1976: Taxi Driver (U.S.), Martin Scorsese Bruce Kirkland’s career spans more than four decades, working for The Toronto Star, The Ottawa Journal and finally, as the senior film critic, for 36 years at The Toronto Sun. bruce.kirkland@hotmail.com

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