ISLINGTON TIMES
Volume 06 • Issue 03 • Fall 2018 Edition
Paint the Town Red Grand Tour Motorcycle Rally
By Linda Plater and Dan Klaassen
Inspired by completing two grand tours in the United States, motorcycle rally organiser, Wolfe Bonham, owner of Lobo Loco Rallies, introduced a home-grown rally to Ontario that runs from April 1 to October 31st. Canadian riders hit the open roads to collect photos, earn points and enjoy mural art.
A motorcycle enthusiast from Niagara Falls Ontario, Dan Klaassen had this to say about his experience on the rally:
Islington is definitely eye catching, that’s for sure! I’ve been having a great time on this rally, it’s a fun way to inject an objective into a ride and the murals add a depth to the ride that was quite unexpected. Normally, cities and small towns are just pockets of civilization between the twisty country roads that bikers seek out, but when you spot a mural down a side street or alley and go to check it out, suddenly you are getting a quick lesson on the town’s history, culture, and in the artistry of the painting itself. It may offer a peek into what the town once looked like, an homage to the foundations of the settlement, a reminder of the natural heritage of the surrounding area, or a depiction of an event or local lore that captures the imagination and sheds a different light or colour on the otherwise plain cityscape.
Name That Mural John Kuna’s murals have been a highlight of the rally so far for me, and I’m sure for many of the other riders, as they are The first person to email some of the finest artworks I’ve seen, let alone the fact that they are painted on a wall, which can present many unique [email protected] with the challenges for an artist. They have also been very well maintained which is also something that I’ve noticed during correct name and address this rally. Some townships let their murals fall into neglect, be it through a lack of funding or lack of vision. The paint of the mural above will fades or chips and before long the once vibrant and beautiful works begin to reflect apathy towards a once treasured history. Others simply move on, and murals are covered up or torn down altogether to modernize infrastructure, but the Win a $50 Gift Certificate apparent impermanence of a mural has inspired me to appreciate them all the more. Now when I ride through a familiar from Medium Rare continued on page 03 VIBE Centre
2 Paint the Town Red Grand Tour Motorcycle Rally continued from front cover town, or into a new place, I always have an eye out for any kind of wall art, and I always try to take a moment to look at it in more detail, sometimes doing a quick google search to see what I might learn.
Learning while having fun discovering murals by motorcycle sounds like a great way to explore Ontario. With their rally flags stowed in their motorcycles, over 60 riders ventured across the province viewing murals found in Ontario communities. On the Grand Tour, participants were required to photograph their motorcycle and flag in front of murals; each mural photo earned points, with one submission per town allowed. Extra points were awarded for finding significant or historic murals identified by location. Each month new mural coordinates were released to earn points for in that month and the adventure continued.
At the end of the riding season, points will be tallied and winners will be selected, with prizes for the top scoring riders and a pro-rated number of entries placed into a prize pool. This way even low scoring riders will have a chance at some prizes!
For more information about the Paint the Town Red Grand Tour Motorcycle Rally, check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LoboLocoRallies/
3 October 22nd – Municipal Election Day
On Monday, October 22nd, voters across Ontario will be heading to the polls. Village of Islington Times In 2018, Ontarians will elect city council members and school trustees across the province. Everyone who puts Community Newspaper their name forward as a candidate and who casts a ballot makes a difference in their community. Volume 06 | Issue 03 Why is it important to vote? Quarterly Publication ~ Circulation 19,000 • The right to vote is a fundamental democratic right that is protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Delivered by Canada Post Freedoms. It is the cornerstone of democracy. For advertising information, • When we vote, we choose the representatives who will make the laws and policies that govern how we live please contact Toby Gardiner at together. [email protected] • The legitimacy of a government lies in the fact that it is elected. • While democracy involves much more than holding elections every four years, voting is a powerful way to send a message to governments and politicians. The more votes, the more powerful the message is. Every vote counts. Village of Islington BIA • Compared to other forms of political participation, voting does not require a lot of time or effort – in other 5048 Dundas W. words, it is one of the easiest ways to have a say in how your society is governed. Toronto ON M9A 1B9 www.villageofislington.com Municipal government has a great impact on our day-to-day lives. City planning, public transit, parks and Contact: recreation facilities, economic development, roads, property taxes, fire services, municipal by-law and property Linda Plater adjustments are responsibilities of local council. Our local school boards manage our elementary and secondary E-Mail: [email protected] education programs. All these responsibilities have a strong impact on our daily lives. BIA Mobile Line: (647) 703-4802
The GTA faces many challenges moving forward. Take the time over the next few weeks to learn about the candidates, ask questions and be sure to vote on October 22nd. @Villageofisling
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4 Getting Around and Staying Safe By Linda Plater
Anyone who has been stuck in Toronto’s grid-lock or encountered Travelling along the Queensway from Etobicoke to downtown can be nerve- construction slow-downs this summer understands the pain of trying to racking, but cyclists can get there in about half the time that it takes by TTC or move around our growing and changing city. And if you live in central car during the busy hours. Increasing numbers of commuters can be seen using Etobicoke, you will have experienced changes all around you as streets the bicycle lanes on Lakeshore, Bloor and downtown King. More bike lanes are are being reconfigured to make way for improved traffic circulation, better rolling out across the city and more are planned. sidewalks and bike lanes in the newly configured Six Points Interchange just east of the Kipling Mobility Hub. Even though changing roadways are creating some confusion for cyclists and drivers as both adjust to each other sharing the streets, both understand that While traffic flow is paramount for timely travel, safety is of the utmost importance the future of transportation in Toronto will mean that cars will have to share the to city planners and residents. Despite the best plans, accidents happen and the roads with cyclists. needless loss of life happening around the city as a result of distracted driving, speed, carelessness and sometimes poor street design is heartbreaking. Parking in the Islington Village Area - Free or Paid? The Vision Zero Road Safety Plan has been put in place to address the need for improved public safety in our city. While many aspects of the plan are being Did you know that many of the businesses in the Village of Islington implemented, including reduced speeds in pedestrian areas, installing traffic still offer free parking? You just have to know where to find it. calming bumps and better signage, there is always more to do to keep people safe. The customer-only parking is free at the CIBC lot at Burnhamthorpe just north of Dundas, as is parking behind Rexall or the lots just off of Cordova Sheila Chochinov, Urban Planner, or beside Dollarama. emphasizes that “A multimodal city Some merchants, including the Espresso Bakery, Tessie McDaid’s, John’s plan that lays out safe choices to Fish n’ Chips, Etobicoke Vacuum Centre, Growing Tykes, Beer ‘N’ Wings move around the city is needed.” and La Strada Coffee, have limited free parking available in front of their This means that people would businesses in the mini-plazas. have several transportation options including all forms of transit: light If you can’t find free parking, there are paid lots behind the Fox n’ Fiddle, rail, bus, subway, cycling, pedestrian and in the Green P Parking areas along Dundas Street and behind St. or auto. A city designed for the future James Gate. will offer a variety of transportation options that reduce the use of non- While condo development has reduced the number of TTC parking spots renewable energy. available at the Islington subway station, there are 400 spots are available at the Kipling subway station. The use of electric cars, eBikes and scooters can already be seen across the city. If you ride on two wheels To find out more this plan: instead of four, travel can feel a email [email protected] more dangerous than riding in the • #VisionZeroTO comfort of a car but when the traffic • @TO_Transport is stop-and-go, bike lanes are often free and cyclists can make better time than drivers.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? By Linda Plater We've all faced challenges at work. Some people might call their so-called So if you are thinking about whether you should stay or leave your current "problems" learning or growth experiences. Often it is not the work itself job, consider the following to help make your decision: that is difficult, it is the worker's experience of their work and their feelings towards certain situations that can become unbearable. Why Stay You honestly haven't given your job your best shot and "jumping ship early" Making a job change can be tough. Leaving a job is stressful, but sometimes would be bad for your career. staying can be worse. So when you think about your choice of should you You have good leaders with vision who you trust to help you with your stay, or should you go, try not to make any hasty decisions, ones that you career direction. might regret later on down the road. Your workplace is dynamic and you can imagine opportunities for career advancement if you can weather the storm. Think about how your behaviour at work has contributed to your current You need the salary and benefits and have no alternate job prospects that situation and if you can mend or salvage challenging relationships. Packing can offer you as much. it in early could lead to burning bridges that you can't afford to do especially if you rely on a reference to land your next job. If you count on the income Why Go and benefits from your job to take care of your family, then you better Your mental and physical health is suffering as a direct result of your job. be sure that you have somewhere else to go once you leave your current You have accomplished everything you want to do and see no more employer. challenges ahead. You see no chance of advancement in your workplace and you desire Sometimes the pain at work is so intense that staying is no longer an option. personal achievement at work. When your job is literally making you physically and, or emotionally sick, You're experiencing massive change at work and have been offered an then find a way to get out--quick! With a doctor's note, many workers can attractive exit package if you leave your job. get paid sick leave to get better. And while off work, looking at options for the future can help the worker to heal.
5 Enjoy the benefits of choral singing with Etobicoke Centennial Choir By Lauren Mayer
Lauren Mayer sings with the Etobicoke Centennial Choir and coordinates publicity for the group.
Choral singing is more popular than ever before. While there are many good reasons to sing in a choir, including proven health and social benefits, dedicated choristers will tell you that they mostly sing for the sheer love of music and the joyful, even transcendent, feeling they experience when joining their voice in harmony with others to create a new and beautiful sound.
The Etobicoke Centennial Choir (ECC) has been enriching the cultural life of our community with diverse, high-calibre vocal music performances for over 50 years. We offer local singers a welcoming and inclusive environment to experience the joy of choral singing.
ECC singers have the opportunity to work with professional musicians, improve their vocal skills and musical knowledge and sing a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions and popular music.
New Singers Welcome
Etobicoke Centennial Choir welcomes new singers in all sections. Interested singers are invited to contact the choir and are invited to attend a rehearsal, which are held on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-10:00 pm at Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd., Etobicoke.
Season Highlights
Music Director Henry Renglich has programmed diverse and exciting repertoire for the coming season.
Our season begins with “Welcoming the Light” on December 8, 2018, featuring Bach’s Cantata No 140, joyful seasonal music and audience sing-alongs to kindle holiday spirit. We will be joined by the talented Islington United Church Children’s Choir, performing selections by John Williams and others.
Two contrasting works are featured in “After the Snow” on April 6, 2019 - Dvorak’s beautiful Mass in D and Paul Winter’s glorious celebration of our planet, Missa Gaia/Earth Mass, featuring jazz ensemble, choir and ECC’s fine vocal soloists – along with the calls of wolves and whales!
“After the Rain” on June 1, 2019 will premier three contemporary compositions by Toronto guitarist/composer Anton Apostolov, accompanied by his World Music Ensemble. This concert also features Canadian composer Morton Lauridsen’s Les Chansons des Roses, along with selections by William Byrd, Leo Delibes, Gabriel Faure and others.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Etobicoke Centennial Choir seeks community partnerships and donations to support concert costs and enhance the artistic quality of performances. Opportunities include sponsorship of vocal soloists and guest instrumentalists, and advertising in concert programs.
For further information about the Etobicoke Centennial Choir visit www.etobicokecentennialchoir.ca , call (416) 433-5495 or email info@ etobicokecentennialchoir.ca. 6 Everything Old is New Again! The Comeback Celebrates 40 Years By Linda Plater
Fashion trends excite the young and old, and getting a good deal on special items appeals to seasoned shoppers with an eye for a bargain. Over the last forty years, people have been finding great fashion at The Comeback in the Village of Islington.
This store has been around long before selling quality clothing on consignment became popular. While the store is far from a thrifting experience, the shopper can still find great deals, designer labels and on-trend pieces.
The store was opened 1978 by Sue MacIntyre and Sue Peter. Current owner, Lisa Ross, has been selling women’s apparel and accessories for the past 20 years. These days, you can meet her daughters at the store, too. Kirsten and Natalia are always ready with a smile and available to show people around the shop. You can even see photos of terrific finds on their Facebook and Instagram pages to help you decide on items to try on yourself when you visit the shop. Make sure you act quickly – pieces that have been posted on social media tend to go in a hurry! The Comeback offers free pick up in-store and ships worldwide, with free shipping for orders over $100.
With the growing popularity of eco-conscious and eco-friendly fashion, there has never been a better time to shop second hand. The Comeback is in the final stages of their recent renovation and expansion to keep up with the increased popularity from both consignors and shoppers.
With more consignors, comes more selection. You can find fall fashion trends at a fraction of retail prices. Currently trending: menswear inspired blazers and suiting, neon colours, and animal prints. With brands ranging from Zara, Aritzia, and Topshop to Eileen Fisher, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton (and all that’s in between) – there’s something for everyone.
Here is what their neighbours at Arts Etobicoke have to say about the shop: “Oh, Comeback, how we love you! Everything in this well curated collection Attention Village of Islington Business (clothing, footwear and accessories) is clean and in good condition. Many a and Property Owners treasure can be found here and the best part is flexible pricing. If you are willing to gamble (which only adds to the thrill), you can snag that number you’ve been Annual General Meeting Tuesday November 20, 2018 eyeing for a fraction of its original price.” Montgomery’s Inn Community Room www.thecomeback.ca @thecomebackstore 4709 Dundas St. W. 6:30-9:00 PM Come hear about Plans for 2019! Network and enjoy the company of local business owners!
Welcome New Businesses Dollarama 4975 Dundas W. 416-239-3574 Mathnasium 4910 Dundas W. 647-920-8019 SagaVape 5146 Dundas W. 647-695-8273 Trinity Office and Retail Leasing 416-238-7170 Willowbrae Childcare Academy 4975 Dundas W. 647.963.5437
7 Vote In The Toronto Municipal Election Farewell Shifra Cooper By Linda Plater
After five years of working with MABELLEarts, Shifra Cooper is stepping Election day, October 22, 2018, is fast approaching. Residents of wards 4, 5 down from her role as Assistant Artistic Director, to pursue a Masters of and 6 will be voting for the people they want to be Mayor, Ward Councillors, Teaching at OISE (University of Toronto). and School Board Trustees.
Shifra is a community-engaged artist, arts manager and choral conductor who What does this election mean to you? Think about it this way: Do you want to has volunteered in the Mabelle neighbourhood as part of community arts have a say in how your tax money is spent in your community and in Toronto projects since she was fifteen years old. From the day she began working with MABELLEarts in 2014, she has played a key role in organizing, facilitating and at large? Do you want to see the person who best represents what you believe reaching out to the community for free interdisciplinary arts projects that have in, in a position to make important decisions about what happens in your included over 1000 Mabelle residents. This summer, Shifra helped coordinate neighbourhood, at your kids’ school, and across the city? MABELLEarts’ first National Project, Welcome To This Place, and supported the delivery of nearly daily arts workshops and events in Mabelle Park. That’s what municipal elections are all about.
Shifra is the founding conductor of The Gather Round Singers, an All candidates have now been registered so it’s off to the races. In total, over 540 intergenerational, mixed ability community choir that includes a few Village of candidates have registered to run in this year’s municipal election, with those Islington residents! She has also worked on numerous community arts projects seeking the School Board Trustee position making up much of the list. in Toronto and across Canada, including with Jumblies Theatre, Vancouver Moving Theatre, The Bain Arts Collective, Spence Neighbourhood Association, Controversy pertaining to the number of wards that Toronto will have has been a Making Room Community Arts and The United Jewish People’s Order. subject of high profile debate in the courts and in the media. The City of Toronto
Shifra has received a nomination for the Leslie Bell Prize for Choral Conducting elections site (www.toronto.ca/city-government/elections/ ) is the most reliable (2016), a Metcalf Performing Arts Internship (2017), and completed her BA in source of information on how the legislative changes will affect the election Literature at the University of Toronto (2014). and, potentially, your options for candidates.
Shifra is leaving with many good wishes for Mabelle Avenue and Islington In contrast to provincial elections, municipal elections do not have political Village, and endless fond memories. She’ll be back to visit soon! Her many parties. In these elections, it’s not party loyalty that influences voting – it’s all friends in the community wish her a fond farewell and look forward to seeing about individual candidates’ experience, achievements, and vision. her back again soon. There are 34 candidates for mayor. Each ward will elect one city councillor who, (photos: Liam Coo) along with the mayor, will also serve as a GTA councillor. Public school trustees will be elected in 22 wards. With 34 candidates for mayor, the list is too long to present here, but if you go to www.toronto.ca/city-government/elections/, you’ll get the full list categorized by mayoral candidates, ward councillor candidates and school board trustees candidates, complete with contact info and, in some instances, website links to learn more about the candidate.
And in case it’s your first time at the ballot or you are new to Toronto, here’s the link to find out what your ward number is: www.toronto.ca/city-government/ elections/election-resource-library/ward-maps/
So, who is running to be the decision-maker on your behalf?
Go ahead and check out the candidates who are seeking your vote on October 22nd.
This fall, Toronto votes. Visit the Toronto Public Library’s new civic information website, Know Your Vote T.O., to help you get ready. Learn about the candidates running to represent your neighbourhood at Toronto City Council, how Councillor candidates think we should tackle big issues facing Toronto, and about how your City Government works.
Want free Know Your Vote T.O. bookmarks? Call us at (647) 749-7262 or contact us at [email protected] with your mailing address. We’ll get them to you as soon as possible!
Visit www.knowyourvoteTO.ca to learn more.
8 COMMUNITY CORNER
‘LADIES’ NIGHT OUT’ featuring ‘Learn With Laughter’ Montgomery’s Inn Fall 2018 Events Calling all women! Celebrate the fall season at Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd. with a ‘Night Out’ just for the ladies in the crowd. On Scenes from Joshua: A chamber opera based on the Wednesday, October 24th, starting at 6:00 pm enjoy an evening of food, fun life of Joshua Glover and fellowship. Mix and mingle with friends new and old; sip a complimentary October 6, 10, 16, 23 and 26, 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. and glass of wine and enjoy a light supper; browse through the Silent Auction and October 14, Vendors tables and make purchases at the Bake Sale. Highlight of the shopping 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. experience will be the sale of pre-loved purses, wallets and belts. As part of the Toronto Arts Council's Animating Historic
Sites Program, ArsMusica will premiere a one-hour chamber opera based on the Inspirational speaker, Tricia Hasenclever will entertain us with her ‘Learn With Laughter’ presentation. life of Joshua Glover, a former slave from St. Louis who escaped to the free state of Wisconsin. After learning of his whereabouts, his former slave master had him Come with your daughters, mothers, friends and others for a fun evening! arrested and jailed by federal marshals. After a dramatic escape, Glover made his Tickets are only $30. way to Canada via the Underground Railroad and settled near Montgomery's Call 416-231-2263 ext. 39 Inn. Free. Advanced tickets required ([email protected])
Are you cleaning out your closets? Please donate gently used Master and Commander – A Weekend in 1812 purses, belts and wallets to the sale. Friday, October 19 to Sunday, October 21, all day Leave a message at 416-231-2263 ext. 39 or drop off at the church office. An immersive experience in the fascinating world of the Royal Navy, 1812! Enjoy Proceeds support UCW charitable outreach. historical meals by candlelight, a tall ship cruise, sea shanties, French duellists, music, Royal Marines, dancing, antique weapons, hearth-cooking, hands-on workshops, demonstrations, and much more. For full details, follow the link ‘SHINE ON SWEET CHARIOT’ at Humber Valley United Church www.JaneAustenDancing.ca or call 416-578-1031. Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd. presents ‘Shine On Sweet Chariot’, an evening of Celebration & Song, on Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 Shades of Old Islington: Graveyard & Tavern Tour by Lamp Light at 7:00 pm. Saturday, October 27 and Sunday October 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; 8 to 10 p.m. Enjoy the music of Valerie Wood, Joni Henderson, Shelagh Tyreman, Robert Explore Montgomery's Inn and the Islington Hennig, David Kingsmill, Brahm Goldhamer, John Campbell and Zoran Mrkovic. Pioneer Cemetery after dark where you will hear chilling stories guaranteed to Following the concert there will be a Celebration Party with refreshments, get you into the Hallowe'en spirit. Inside gourmet food, wine, and a silent auction. the candlelit rooms of the restored Inn you will discover the perfect atmosphere Cost is only $30. Children 12 and under are free for hair-raising tales. Spooky refreshments For tickets call or visit the church office at 416-231-2263 or Westmount Gallery included. Pre-registration required; $25.00 at 416-239-5427 plus tax. (Not recommended for children Come with your family, friends, neighbours and others for a fun evening! under 12 yrs. of age). http://montgomerysinn.streamintickets.com Proceeds support charitable outreach. Jazz at the Inn: An Ellington Evening Friday, November 2, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Toronto Duke Ellington Society and Montgomery’s Inn invite you to Jazz at the Inn: An Ellington Evening. Featuring Don Thompson (piano), Neil Swainson (bass) and Reg Schwager (guitar). Afterwards, enjoy refreshments and a Mural Contest Winner cash bar in the Inn's barroom. $25 plus tax. Advance tickets required: http:// montgomerysinn.streamintickets.com Congratulations to Stephen Duplak, Winner of the Summer Mural Contest Holiday Farmers' Market & Gift Sale Wednesday, December 5, 2 to 7 p.m. Stephen and his wife have lived in the area for 20 years. Shortly after Artists and artisans join our regular farmers' moving into the area, he joined the Islington Golf Club and found it very market vendors for a special holiday event. Shop for foodie gifts and seasonal treats interesting that the water wheel in the Old Swimming Hole mural may have in a lovely historic setting, open an hour been located on property now part of Islington Golf Club. longer than our regular market. You'll find fresh bread from the Inn's bake oven, Interested in local history, Stephen tells Islington Times that “the murals are preserves, local winter vegetables, sweets, a wonderful and creative way of keeping our past alive for both present and prepared foods, ethically raised meats, future generations.” cheese, eggs, dried fruit, nuts, honey and wine while enjoying festive seasonal music. Cozy up to a roaring fire while sipping a hot mulled apple cider and kids will enjoy purchasing a gingerbread man from our winter witch! Fundraising fruitcakes $10 each. Admission is FREE. 27 Dickens Christmas Feast Saturday, December 15, 6 to 9 p.m. AWARD WINNING A candle-lit, four-course, Christmas feast served before the roaring fire, recreated from historic recipes of the MURALS Victorian era. Pre-dinner drinks and a demonstration of Dickens' own recipe for Flaming Rum Punch in the Discover 5 Blocks & Over 15,000 sq ft of History cozy bar room. The evening will also include dramatic readings and a brief dance lesson in ball room with Book a Free Art Walk Group Tour live musical accompaniment. (Optional, no partner necessary) $95 plus HST (including a glass of wine and rum punch). Cash bar. http://montgomerysinn. www.villageofislington.com @Villageofisling streamintickets.com (647) 703-4802 9 How can I get funding for my walker, wheelchair or scooter? By Ken Kogej
Most are not aware that through the Assistive Device Program of Ontario, • For wheelchairs, power wheelchairs and scooters, the process is much longer. ADP, as much as 75% funding on mobility equipment such as walkers, walker Typically they require a custom fitting; proper backing and seating would be rollators, wheelchairs, scooters and power wheelchairs is available. determined as well as seat height, seat width, depth and back size.
For example a rollator walker valued at $417.00 would cost $104.25 through the Here is what the authorizer going to want to see in order to prescribe a ADP program. walker rollator: • your health card number; Under ODSP (the Ontario Disability Support Program), the government would • that the walker rollator is fitted correctly, making sure the handle height and cover the total cost. seat height is right; • whether the person can use it independently and safely. How can I qualify? • Anyone who has an OHIP number can qualify if they meet the requirements. To arrange a visit with a therapist to your home, call the LHIN • You must need the equipment for minimum of 6 months and be able to use it 416-506-9888. independently. You must need to use it both indoors and outdoors. If you need the equipment occasionally you would not qualify. For more information, go to https://www.ontario.ca/page/assistive-devices- • If you have received funding in the past, you would have to wait 5 years before program or feel free to call Seniors Store 416-231-1300 located on 4974 you could receive funding again, in most cases. Dundas. Who can do this for me? • An authorizer who is an occupational or physiotherapist certified by the Article author Ken Kogej is the owner-operator of the Seniors Store located in government can process the required forms. A doctor’s prescription is not Islington Village. Registered as an ADP (Assistive Device Program) Vendor with sufficient. ODSP, Veterans Affairs, March of Dimes, Alzheimer’s Association, WSIB, and Spinal • You can set up an appointment with an authorizer by either calling the Local Cord Injury Canada, his goal is to provide home care medical equipment and Health Integration Network (LHIN) or by having an authorizer do it privately. If mobility equipment at affordable prices and excellent service by informing clients you go through the LHIN, a therapist will be sent to your home to provide the about the best options for their needs. You can learn more about the Seniors Store assessment for free. If you want to proceed privately, there are stores that can at http://www.seniorsstore.ca/about.php. provide this service by having an authorizer come into the store to conduct the assessment for a fee.
How long does it take to get my equipment? • For walker rollators, having the assessment done privately can be quicker. For example, you could have the assessment, choose a walker and leave within an hour. Other equipment could take longer depending on the type of equipment. • Another advantage of doing your assessment at a store is a larger selection of walkers to choose from, depending on which store you go to. • Submitting your request through the LHIN typically takes at least 2 visits. They usually ask a vendor to bring in one type of walker rollator for you to try, and then arrange for the vendor to bring others to your home for you to make your final selection.
10 Winter tires: are they really worth it? Brought to you by: Lola Macanowicz, CFP, CLU, CHS, CIP Certified Financial Planner & Insurance Advisor
Chances are that you’ve experienced a moment of panic on winter roads, mark the minimum permitted tread depth. If the tread is flush with the wear trying to brake in slippery conditions, but the tires won’t grip. indicators, the tire should be replaced. You can also insert a quarter in one of the grooves with the caribou nose While most Canadians have experienced this scenario – and understand the facing down; if you can importance of installing winter tires – not everyone uses them. see the tip of its nose, the tire is worn and should be replaced. When your tires are worn down below A 2015 survey by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada discovered that, 4 mm (5/32”) of tread depth, they shouldn’t be used on snow-covered roads. The outside of Quebec where winter tires are mandatory (from Dec. 15 to March grooves in worn tires are 15), more than 50% of Canadian drivers do not install winter tires. Why not? Top shallower, which reduces your wet-braking traction and increases stopping reasons include the expense and the belief that all-season tires are good enough distance. for winter driving. Well, think again… Which type of tires to choose Cost vs. performance The amount of winter driving you do and the roads you regularly use will Though the cost of winter tires varies widely, four tires on rims (plus installation determine which type of tires are and balancing) can average around $1,000. Add in storage expense and you can your best option. see why so many stick with their all-seasons year round. • Standard winter tires (non-studded) are a good choice for icy, snowy roads But, the idea of foregoing winter tires to save money doesn’t add up when you because of an look at the most important element of winter tires: their performance. aggressive tread design that improves traction. The rubber in all-season tires begins to lose its elasticity and harden at 7 C, and • Studded winter tires are embedded with metal studs that provide extra traction that means a loss of traction. The latest generation of winter tires maintains by digging into wet, flexibility at extremely low temperatures (to around –40 C), providing up to 50% rough ice and heavy, hard-packed snow. The studs can damage bare roads, so more traction than all-seasons. check that these tires are legal where you live before purchasing. The investment pays off • All-weather tires can be kept on your vehicle all year, but don’t perform as well In an accident, a $500 deductible represents approximately half of what you could below 7 C. have spent on winter tires. What’s more, insurance premiums can be affected • All-season tires won’t perform like winter tires in ice and snow, but their shape (depending on fault), and other costs may arise in connection with time lost from and tread design work, personal injury and recovery. In the end, you could pay as much as you provide better traction than summer tires. All tires that meet Transport Canada’s would have for winter tires – and still be in a position of needing them. winter performance requirements are marked with the “Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake Symbol” on the sidewall. Using winter tires also prolongs the life of primary tires. Instead of buying two Tires simply marked M+S (mud and snow) may not provide adequate grip to sets of all-season tires over the lifetime of your car, you’re buying one set of winter handle severe winter conditions. tires and one set of all-seasons. How to use winter tires properly There’s also your potential insurance discount. Depending on your province and To maximize control and performance of your vehicle: provider, you could be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance of up to 5% • Immediately replace tires that have worn treads. for installing winter tires. Contact your insurance provider and find out if you’re • Always install your winter tires in a set of four, not two. eligible. • Don’t mix tires with different size, tread or construction. • Check air pressure at least monthly to improve safety and reduce wear. Winter tire tips for safer seasonal driving Simply put, winter tires are an investment in the most significant winter When to put them on consideration of all: the safety Don’t wait for the first sign of snow to install your winter tires. The Tire and Rubber and protection of yourself and those around you. Association of Canada Recommends putting them on when the temperature drops below 7 C. Lola Macanowicz Insurance & Financial Services – The Co-operators has provided insurance and financial planning advice in Etobicoke since 1985. How to check the tread on your tires For more information, please call 416-234-2777 or email lola_macanowicz@ You can measure tread depth by checking the built-in indicators inside the cooperators.ca, grooves; these small raised bars 11 Why University Students Should Plan A Harvest of Thoughts on Food Management Their Financial Future By Dr. Janet McKenzie By Iris Zachmann
It all adds up! Despite having twelve years of grade school behind me, I As the season transitions from late summer into fall, evidence of Ontario’s realize that I am only beginning to learn the first thing about money. agricultural harvest will be prominent in our grocery stores and farmers’ markets. We are very fortunate to live in a place of such abundance. With I understand that tuition, books, transportation, rent, and social activities can all the food that goes to waste, it might seem at times that many take this be expensive and, together, these can put a strain on my budget. Figuring out abundance for granted. how I am supposed to stretch my dollars to pay for everything is an art and a science but I am ready to use the math skills I’ve learned along the way to make my dreams come true! If you have wondered how you could reduce waste in your kitchen and maybe save a little on your food budget, here are some thrifty ideas you can consider: For the last few years, I’ve been working part time at the Toronto Public Library. I Don’t bulk-purchase perishable items even if it seems like a good deal unless expect to keep this job for as long possible to help cover the costs of extras, like you know you can use all of what you buy. For example, if you like to freeze fresh going out with friends. Upon meeting with a personal financial manager, I was fruit or vegetables, or make your own preserves or pickles, it would certainly be bombarded with questions about expenses I am not yet ready to handle, such sensible to buy in bulk, but if you don’t plan to use or process everything you are as car insurance and mortgages. These questions, however, may come in handy buying, reduce your food waste by buying only the amount you know you can soon enough, as I approach my financial future. use.
I have set up a chequing account and a savings account but I know that I can Perishables approaching their best-before dates are often sold at a discounted make more interest if I invest in the short term. I still need funds to cover the price. If you shop for what you need when you need it, you can reduce waste costs of my education, so I am hesitant to tie up my money over the next four and costs by buying these discounted items whenever you know you can use years. them in the next day or two. Here are my goals for the next four years which will only be achieved through careful financial planning: Use as much of the food item as possible. For example, carrot tops and the • Earning a four year bachelor’s degree debt free ends of onions can be added to a soup pot to flavour broth and removed before • Travelling in 2019 serving the soup. The woody ends of asparagus can be diced and added to • Establishing a credit rating quiche or a casserole, or pureed in asparagus soup. Shrimp tails, chicken bones • Buying a vehicle or saving to move out of my parents’ home and other remnants can be boiled to make broth, which can be used to sauté • Working and studying abroad other foods in place of butter or oil, or as a base for soups, stews and gravies.
While these are my goals right now, I know things can change along the way. I Learn to distinguish food safety from food quality. According to Canada’s Global understand that keeping debt manageable is the single most important thing News: that young adults can do to ensure a successful future. When debt gets out of “Research suggests Canadians are among the biggest food-wasters in the world. hand, people are stressed and find it difficult to achieve their lives’ ambitions because they find the day-to-day very difficult. A recent study found every Canadian lost or wasted almost 400 kilograms of food a year. A lot of that waste – 47 per cent – happens at home.” By living at home for my first degree, I hope to save up enough money to eventually go out on my own, perhaps for my second degree, a Master’s, The tendency to waste food is made worse by “best before” dates. This is not which will likely be more expensive because I could be studying abroad or in limited to Canada – it’s a world-wide phenomenon. An article by Scientific another city. The living expenses add up, but if I can stay on track and try to American Magazine (online) reviewed a paper published by the agricultural be frugal, then it will be possible to achieve my financial goals while getting an ministers of several European countries that noted “best before” dates contribute education. Earning a first degree debt-free is attainable with financial aid such to food waste by implying food safety is affected even though these dates as scholarships and bursaries, if you have good marks and are resourceful. If I are really about food quality and freshness. The article cites these factors as maintain an average of above 80% at university, I will be able to earn additional contributors to food waste: poor harvesting, storage and transport methods scholarships. along with irresponsible retailer and consumer behavior.
Here’s my monthly budget: Metropass: $116.75 So, what should we know about “best before” dates? A “use by” date refers to Tuition: $960.90 food product longevity for safety whereas a “best before” date refers to product Food: $400 longevity for freshness. Most products can be safely used after the “best before” Entertainment: $100 date. By not confusing expiry (“use by”) dates and “best before” dates, you’ll be Personal training: $50 able to waste less, save more money and reduce green bin or landfill garbage. Books: $100 Always avoid bulging or leaking cans, or foods whose safety is obviously Miscellaneous: $50 compromised.
Although it is work to build and stick to a budget, it is key to ensuring that I will Here are some safety periods for common foods when properly stored : reach my future goals and realise my dreams. • Butter, opened or unopened: 4 weeks • Crackers: 2 to 4 weeks • Eggs, in shell: 3 weeks • Hummus, opened: 4 to 6 days • Milk, opened or unopened: 7 days • Salsa, opened: 1 to 2 weeks • Yogurt, opened or unopened: 1 to 2 weeks
Where to Learn More • The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/ information-for-consumers/fact-sheets-and-infographics/date-labelling/eng/1 332357469487/1332357545633) • Love Food, Hate Waste Canada (https://lovefoodhatewaste.ca/use-it-up/
Dr. Janet McKenzie, MBA, ND is the Clinic Director of Etobicoke’s Summit Natural Health Centre where she helps people to feel their best with customized natural treatments. Janet is especially interested in diet, nutrition and orthomolecular medicine, and has taught at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition.
12 How Music Moves Us By Ed Lettner Visit the Newly Restored Inn!
Music has a powerful effect on us in many ways, sometimes without us Montgomery’s Inn first even knowing it. Let’s look at some of the many ways music has the power opened to the public to move us physically and emotionally. as a history museum in 1975 and now in 2018 Whether you are tapping your foot to your favourite song, moving to the beat has just completed on the dance floor or clapping along with a band at a concert, everyone feels an extensive re- a physical connection to music. This is an experience that is common among restoration project. people of all ages and cultures. New research on the Rhythm is found within our bodies in the form of our heart beat, pulse and historical fabric of this breathing. In fact, there is scientific evidence that, even as infants, our brains wonderful heritage are hardwired to adjust our body movements to match the tempo of music we building and on the are listening to. Research also demonstrates that certain reward-related areas operation of 19th century of our brains are connected with the parts of our bodies that are involved with Inns has helped inform movement. It is also thought that some neurons or cells in the brain that are our reinterpretation. associated with pleasure are activated not only when we are moving to music We have peeled back ourselves but also when we watch other people move to music. the layers of the Inn to reveal new stories and Music also has a profound emotional effect on each of us. This can occur insights—and even a bit when listening to a piece of music that causes you to remember a particularly of 1830s graffiti! important moment in your life or lifts your spirits when you are feeling down. New objects, room settings, lighting, paint colours, stories of the Inn—and For people with Alzheimer’s disease, music can trigger the recall of long the people who worked and visited here—are ready to present to the public. forgotten memories because the areas of the brain that are linked to musical We will take your group behind the scenes to learn about the history and the memory are relatively undamaged by the disease. People suffering from stress, restoration of this community landmark. anxiety and depression can also benefit from listening to music. Studies have shown that music has a direct connection to the neurochemical systems and Call the coordinator today to book your group for an in-depth tour of this brain structures associated with positive mood and the regulation of emotions, fascinating building and its extensive collection, where you will learn all about and music can even increase the production of dopamine, a brain chemical that Upper Canadian Inns during the carriage age. Evening tours by lamplight helps regulate emotions. Upbeat music in particular has the power to make us available for all group bookings. feel better and also has the added benefit of making us want to move. Group Admission: Adults $6 + HST, Seniors, Youths and Children $4 + HST As you can see, we naturally have a strong physical and emotional connection Add tea and a snack $7 + HST to music, so listen to your favourite music and let it move you.
Ed Lettner owns The Music Studio located in the Islington Village Plaza which has offered music instruction since 1990. He is an honours graduate of the Humber College Institute of Technology music program. For information about the programs at The Music Studio, please call 416-234-9268, email: ed@ themusicstudio.ca or visit www.themusicstudio.ca
13 Islington’s Saw Mill on Mimico Creek By Denise Harris
Amasa Wilcox and his wife, Desdemona Post, emigrated from New York in Islington on the northeast corner of Dundas 1816 and leased 100 acres of Clergy Reserve land north of Dundas Street and Burnhamthorpe Crescent - an important in Islington. They arrived at a time when Etobicoke was still on the frontier: step in the growth of this fledgling village. there were no schools, no churches, no stores, and no post offices. The only The eldest son, Truman, operated the tavern commercial buildings were mills, and the only commodity in great supply and store until he was appointed the first was a seemingly endless stock of trees. Amasa was a trained millwright, postmaster for all of Etobicoke in 1832. and received a government permit to build a sawmill on Mimico Creek, half a kilometre north of Dundas. In 1839, Amasa decided - on what his family considered a whim – to move to virgin land he Amasa built a house for his family of six children overlooking his mill at a curve had bought in Oxford county. After donating on Burnhamthorpe Road where it intersects Burnhamthorpe Park Blvd. today. some of his Islington land for a public school, He also trained his son, Frend, to be a skilled millwright. Amasa later went a Methodist chapel and the Islington Burying into partnership with his brother-in-law, Jordan Post, who had a saw mill on Grounds, in 1845 he sold his Etobicoke Highland Creek in Scarborough and a schooner that they used to ship lumber property of about 100 acres to the Musson on Lake Ontario. family.
One cannot over-estimate the importance of a creek that flows reliably and Brothers Edward and Thomas Musson emigrated from England in 1820, settling a functioning sawmill to a frontier community. Although we can’t be positive on the west side of the Humber River at Weston where they owned a very exactly what the mill on Mimico Creek looked like, we do know from historical successful tavern, distillery, brewery, and sawmill. In 1843, Edward moved to reports that it had a vertical saw blade. A vertical reciprocating saw was the Islington with his wife and their eight children. In total he bought 200 acres earliest and most common type of saw used in early Upper Canada. The saw of land, including Amasa Wilcox’s house, saw mill, and general store. Edward blade was usually about seven feet long with teeth on one side. The mill would developed a very productive farm on land that today is primarily Islington Golf have been driven by a water wheel to speed up the process. Since Mimico Course. He called the south half of his farm “Mill Bank” after his sawmill and he Creek had a modest flow at best, they likely used an “undershot” wheel where called the north half “Willowdale” after the great willow trees that lined Mimico the water travels downstream under the wheel, forcing the wheel to rotate Creek. backwards over the top (the opposite of an undershot wheel.) The circular motion of the wheel is changed into the back and forth motion of the saw blade by a connecting rod called a pitman arm. The output of such mills was 1867 map of Islington showing mill location quite modest compared with the circular saws that would be used later in the By the 1850s, half of the Mimico Creek century. watershed had been cleared of its forest cover. As a result, the creek’s flow level and ability to generate power had begun Example of a 62 inch vertical saw actually in operation at Upper Canada to decrease. Locals started to joke that Village, 2018. Edward’s saw was so slow, it went “up in The metal part is the top of the saw blade, seen as it is cutting down through the morning and down in the afternoon”. a log. By 1870, the water flow was so low that The Wilcox family was very successful in Islington. By 1822 they had obtained the mill was closed permanently. The old a tavern license and were operating an Inn on the southwest corner of today’s mill pond became a popular swimming Dundas and Islington. About 1830, Amasa opened the first general store in hole for local children for many years. 14 Village of Islington – Toronto’s Village of Murals BUSINESS LISTINGS 2018 ANIMAL CARE Edward Jones 5135 Dundas W 416-237-0924 Eatonville Animal Hospital 4932 Dundas W 416-231-3167 Edward Jones – investments 4889 Dundas W, #1A 416-239-0415 Nice Diggz – pet grooming and daycare 5094 Dundas W 647-867-3644 Hendricks & Associates: Accounting, CA, Tax 4899 Dundas W 416-766-3941 IC Savings 5300 Dundas W 416-251-4007 APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES Money Bankers Inc. 4889a Dundas W, #7a 416-236-1636 itFit Canada yoga wear 5126 Dundas W 1-888-846-4841 RBC Royal Bank 4860 Dundas W 416-239-8175 The Comeback – resale ladies clothing 4893 Dundas W 416-231-0381 Rc Tax Financial Inc. 4889a Dundas W, #7 416-247-7233 State Farm Insurance 4891 Dundas W, #2 416-237-1757 ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, BUILDERS & BUILDERS’ HARDWARE The Co-Operators, Arsenault Architect Inc. 5186A Dundas W 416-255-4378 Lola Macanowicz Insurance & Financial Services 5048 Dundas W 416-234-2777 Diomis Engineering Inc. 5048 Dundas W (Vibe Centre) 416 620-7787 Edwards Builders Hardware 4988 Dundas W 416-231-3325 FLOWERS, PARTY SUPPLIES Elias Brothers Construction Co. 4929 Dundas W 416-234-0144 Flowers & Balloons 4917 Dundas W 416-234-9146 Moffet & Duncan Architects, Inc. 5052 Dundas W 416-239-2775 Morning Flower 4934 Dundas W 416-239-0585 R.H. Carter Architects, Inc. 5040 Dundas W 416-233-5583 FUNERAL DIRECTORS ART & DESIGN Turner & Porter, Butler Chapel 4933 Dundas W 416-231-2283 Arts Etobicoke 4893A Dundas W 416-622-8731 Creative Village Studio 4895 Dundas W 647-351-4362 VAPE Mabelle Arts 5005 Dundas W 647-989-0807 Vape4change 4943 Dundas W 416-233-5549 SagaVape 5146 Dundas W 647-695-8273 BEAUTY & AESTHETICS: SALONS, SPAS & STUDIOS 99 Nails 4942 Dundas W 647-348-5448 Adagio Hair Design & Spa 15 Summerland Tce 416-233-3773 HEALTH & WELLNESS Aesthetics by Ana, at Victor & Roberto 4883 Dundas W 416-239-5990 ACUPUNCTURE, ACUPRESSURE Aesthetics by Linda 5128 Dundas W 416-234-8322 Aculosophy – Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Nutrition, PEMF 4889A Dundas W #3B 647-549-2281 Arany’s European Skin Care, at Caron 4937 Dundas W 416-237-9529 Acupuncture Clinic: Tak Lin Lai 5140 Dundas W, #208 416-234-5502 Caron Hair Salon 4937 Dundas W 416-231-3663 Dr. Y. Zheng 4939A Dundas W 416-580-6580 Chameleon & Papillon Esthetics 4908 Dundas W 416-231-7589 Lily’s Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 4894 Dundas W, #202 416-760-8688 Dundas Hair Salon 5086 Dundas W 416-236-5086 Euphoria Spa 4894 Dundas W, #204 416-231-8788 Summit Natural Health Centre 5133 Dundas W 416-236-7642 647-299-3863 Welcome Health – Dr. O. Makar 4889 Dundas W, #4 416-560-0291 Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416-831-8028 Fabutan 10A Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-8418 First Nails 4879 Dundas W 416-231-6300 CHIROPRACTIC AND MASSAGE THERAPY Hair Unlimited 5144 Dundas W 416-233-4571 Hands On Health Chiropractic & Massage Therapy 4939 Dundas W 416-237-0069 Igli Salon and Spa 5092 Dundas W 416-354-2450 Islington Village Health Just Pur Wellness 4976 Dundas W 416-220-4885 – Dr. S. Vicente and Dr. N. Larga 4920 Dundas W 647-343-3136 Lana’s Hair Design 4866 Dundas W 416-236-5535 Islington Wellness 4945B Dundas W 416-854-0596 Luxury Body Work 4945 Dundas W 647-860-2639 Kaizen Physiotherapy Group Nail Trendz & Psychic 5124 Dundas W 416-234-8989 – K. Hoppler - RMT 4955 Dundas W 416-239-7667 647-532-5094 Luxury Body Work, C. Puebla - RMT 4937A Dundas W 647-860-2639 Naturelax Spa 5100 Dundas W 416-207-1688 Massage Therapy Clinic: Nu Look Medspa 4 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-8961 – K. Breitkreuz - RMT 5150 Dundas W, #304 416-880-7819 Perfect Touch Nail & Spa 5116 Dundas W 416-207-0866 – L. Majesky - RMT 5150 Dundas W, #304 416-826-5222 Rosa Hair Salon & Barber Shop 5068A Dundas W 416-236-4163 Royal York Massage Therapy and Osteopathy 4887 Dundas W 416-234-1707 Sense Beauty Spa 5170 Dundas W 437-888-3759 Summit Natural Health Centre 5133 Dundas W 416-236-7642 The Golden Comb – for men & women 4864 Dundas W 416-232-2943 Welcome Health The Root of Skincare 4953 Dundas W, #107 647-220-7082 – J. Sviatlana - RMT 4889 Dundas W, #4 647-991-5139 The Village Salon 4924 Dundas W 416-234-1160 – Dr. E. Noudga - chiropractor, acupuncture 4889 Dundas W, #4 416-916-4422 Toronto Wax 4927A Dundas W 647-449-0880 – Dr. M. Noudga - RMT 4889 Dundas W, #4 416-894-6492 Tranquility Wellness Spa 5128 Dundas W 416-234-8322 Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416-831-8028 Twin Scissors Hair Salon 4976 Dundas W 416-653-6662 Victor & Roberto Hair Design Salon 4883 Dundas W 416-239-5990 COUNSELLING, PSYCHOTHERAPY & PSYCHOLOGISTS VIB Studio 4959 Dundas W 437-982-4842 Dr. P. McRoberts – psychologist 4891 Dundas W, #2A 416-207-0969
BUSINESS SERVICES Mavaacs Consultants – children’s counselling 4889A Dundas W, #2 416-222-4606 Rostyslav Shemechko Registered Psychotherapist, Life Coach 4920 Dundas W 647-866-9061 Circulation Solutions, Inc. – B2B tele-surveys 4920 Dundas W, #200 416-236-2459 Toronto Psychological Services & Allied Health 4920 Dundas W, #205 416-531-0727 Helium Video 5048 Dundas W 416-460-9881 Star Coaching and Training 4953 Dundas W, #105 416-233-4189 DENTISTS, DENTAL SURGEONS, DENTURISTS AND DENTAL LABORATORY The Passion Centre – career & life coaching 5048 Dundas W (Vibe Centre) 647-207-4207 Dr. Babak Radpour 16 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-551-3351
CELL PHONES, COMPUTERS Dentistry on Dundas – Dr. Guido & Associates 5080 Dundas W 416-239-4999 JH Computer Services 5074 Dundas W 416-792-9132 Dr. R. Michou 5101 Dundas W #104 416-231-9595 Mr. Cell Phone 5076A Dundas W 647-342-5102 Dr. J. Kennedy 5020 Dundas W 416-239-9601 Chatr Mobile 4916 Dundas W 647-348-5055 Dr. B. Luk – Dental Surgeon 5130A Dundas W 416-233-7038 Freedom Mobile 4947 Dundas W 647-702-3722 Dr. M. A. Marcelo 5121 Dundas W 416-239-8300 Islington Denture Centre – DD. C. Iacob 5101 Dundas W, #102 416-233-7555 CHILD CARE, EDUCATION & TUTORING The Dental Clinic – Dr. J. Sekoulidis 4869 Dundas W 416-233-9581 Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators 4953 Dundas W, #102 416-239-1166 Toronto West Oral Surgery Associates 5150 Dundas W, #302 416-233-3289 Growing Tykes Learning Centre 5150 Dundas W 416-207-9259 Village Dental – Dr. R. Hassanein 4931 Dundas W 416-233-9638 Zajacz Dental Care 4889 Dundas W, #1 416-231-0831 Mathnasium 4910 Dundas W 647-920-8019 Mavaacs Consultants – children’s counselling 4889A Dundas W, #2 416-222-4606 DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTRE Silkatsilco Care Intl Inc – live-in caregivers 4894 Dundas W, #206 416-239-8950 Lassen Digestive Health Centre 4927A Dundas W 416-829-4449 The Music Studio 6 Burnhamthorpe 416-234-9268 Willowbrae Childcare Academy 4975 Dundas W 647-963-5437 DOCTORS: WALK-IN MEDICAL CENTRES Dunbloor Medical Pharmacy 5117 Dundas W 416-482-1980 CLEANERS, SHOE REPAIRS Islington Medical Centre & Walk-In Clinic Coin Laundry 5082 Dundas W N/A – Dr. R. Mohan & Associates 4 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-1987 Molly Maid 4911 Dundas W 416-232-9178 Pharma-Docs Medical Centre & Walk-In Clinic or 416-938-9178 – Dr. Pardis & Associates 4972 Dundas W 416-236-7924 Royal Custom Cleaners 4994 Dundas W 416-231-4400 Valentina Shoe Repair & Alterations 4901 Dundas W 416-231-6121 HEARING SPECIALISTS BRAVO! Hearing Centre 4920 Dundas W, #204 416-207-9711 DÉCOR, HOME IMPROVEMENTS & ART Arts Etobicoke 4893A Dundas W 416-622-8731 HERBALISTS Canrack Storage Systems Inc. Metal Centre Systems 5048 Dundas W (Vibe Centre) 905-564-6250 Diane Kent, Medical Herbalist 4891 Dundas W, #3 647-296-4372 Dollarama 4975 Dundas W Lily’s Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 4894 Dundas W, #202 416-760-8688 Edwards Builders Hardware 4988 Dundas W 416-231-3325 Pain Free Clinic – Dr. Y. Zheng – Chinese herbs 4939A Dundas W 416-580-6580 La Strada Fine Espresso Machines sale & repair 5176 Dundas W 416-792-6967 Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416-831-8028 Proserv Plumbing & Drain Service 5174 Dundas W 416-236-5373 Smithwood Floors c/o 5090 Dundas W 416-410-4140 HOMEOPATHY Urban Cabinetry 5160 Dundas W 416-640-0120 Healthy Garden & Homeopathy 4945B Dundas W 416-237-9269 Village Paint – Benjamin Moore Paint, Hunter Douglas blinds 4949 Dundas W 416-231-2831 HOME HEALTHCARE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES The Seniors Store Mobility Equipment 4974 Dundas W 416-231-1300 Alfa Job Agency 4990 Dundas W 647-351-2532 People Ready – for construction trades 5132 Dundas W 416-253-4434 NATUROPATHS Academy Health Centre FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE – Dr. K. Caria and Dr. P. Gabryl 4984 Dundas W 416-234-1451 ACG Accounting Consultant Group 4889A Dundas W, #6 416-234-8383 Royal York Massage Therapy and Osteopathy Associated Accountants 4889A Dundas W, #3B 647-932-0905 – Dr. Hilary Chambers 4887 Dundas W 416-234-1707 BN Accounting & Consulting Services 5140 Dundas W, #209B 416-857-3674 Summit Natural Health Centre BCO Wealth Management 4953 Dundas W, #106 416-233-5303 – Dr. J. McKenzie, Naturopath 5133 Dundas W 416-236-7642 CIBC 4914 Dundas W 416-231-2850 Welcome Health Dominion Lending Centres – mortgages 5110 Dundas W 416-207-0699 – Dr. L. Gerus, ND Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine 4889 Dundas W, #4 647-669-8047 Village of Islington Business owners - Please ensure that your business listing to be printed in the 2019 calendar is correct and send changes to [email protected]. D1
15 OSTEOPATHIC PRACTITIONER DELIS, SUBS & SANDWICHES J. Izzard, Bsc. – Osteopathic Practitioner 4891 Dundas W, #7 647-271-6908 Ali Baba's 4928 Dundas W 416-690-1026 Royal York Massage Therapy & Osteopathy 4887 Dundas W 416-234-1707 Galata Cafe 5122 Dundas W 647-351-4888 Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416-831-8028 Espresso Bakery & Deli – eat-in, take-out 4980 Dundas W 416-236-3183 Miss Natalie's Tropical Cuisine 5118 Dundas W 416-260-9444 PHARMACIES Subway 4927 Dundas W 647-344-8368 Dunbloor Medical Pharmacy 5117 Dundas W 416-482-1980 Pharma Plus 4890 Dundas W 416-239-4567 FINE DINING Pharma-Docs 4972 Dundas W 416-233-0404 Anatolia – Turkish cuisine 5112 Dundas W 416-207-0596 Cirillo’s Culinary Academy 4894 Dundas W 647-430-8795 PHYSIOTHERAPY & PILATES Mai Bistro 4906 Dundas W 647-343-3130 Kaizen Physiotherapy Group 4955 Dundas W 416-207-0404 Sorsi e Morsi Trattoria Italian restaurant 4900 Dundas W 416-232-2250 SHIATSU – CHINESE FOOT MASSAGE – AROMATHERAPY Village Trattoria – Fine Italian cuisine 4903 Dundas W 416-236-2609 Elite Health Spa 5178 Dundas W 416-207-9800 TaiJi Health Centre 4864B Dundas W 416-231-3288 FISH & CHIPS John’s Fish ‘n’ Chips 5090 Dundas W 416-231-3474 SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS Encouraging Expression 4947A Dundas W 416-239-2030 PIZZA Mamma’s Pizza 4986 Dundas W 416-231-4545 VISION Via Napoli 4923 Dundas W 647-348-6612 Balance – for blind adults 4920 Dundas W, #302 416-236-1796 PUB FARE Beer N Wings 5164 Dundas W 416-236-2627 EDUCATION, CONSULTING, INSTRUCTION, DAYCARE, TUTORING Fox and Fiddle, Precinct 4946 Dundas W 416-207-9990 Academy of Math & English 5101 Dundas W 416-242-9410 St. James Gate Irish Pub 5140 Dundas W 647-350-5140 Cirillo’s Culinary Academy 4894 Dundas W 647-430-8795 Tessie McDaids Irish Pub 5078 Dundas W 416-207-1111 Growing Tykes Learning Centre 5150 Dundas W 416-575-3044 Via Napoli 4923 Dundas W 647-348-6612 Hepworth & Associates – Elder Life Planning 5048 Dundas W (Vibe Centre) 416-399-2673 Mathnasium 4910 Dundas W 647-920-8019 THAI / JAPANESE & KOREAN CUISINE Star Business Coaching & Training 4953 Dundas W, #105 416-233-4189 Cho Dang Soon Tofu 5130B Dundas W 416-234-1161 Supperworks Meal Preparation 4868 Dundas W 416-354-2220 Gohyang Korean Restaurant 5096 Dundas W 416-231-6660 The Music Studio 6 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-9268 I Love Sushi – all you can eat Japanese 4944 Dundas W 416-236-5400 Trusted Instructors Driver Education Centre 5142 Dundas W 416-879-6445 Insadong Korean Restaurant 4941 Dundas W 416-746-0777 The Passion Centre – career & life coaching 5048 Dundas W (Vibe Centre) 647-207-4207 Korean Restaurant 4925 Dundas W 647-343-7638 Willowbrae Childcare Academy 4975 Dundas W 647-963-5437 Sushi Osaka 5084 Dundas W 416-233-2727 IMMIGRATION SERVICES Toji Sushi 5088 Dundas W 647-348-8654 Immigration Partners International 4920 Dundas W, #206 416-232-9339 TAKE-OUT INSURANCE Ah So – “Sushi to go” at Rabba’s 4869 Dundas W 416-234-0609 Brian McGowan Insurance Brokers Inc. 4894 Dundas W, #200 416-236-8282 Ali Baba's 4928 Dundas W 416-690-1026 Horizon Insurance Brokers Ltd. 4941 Dundas W 416-239-2988 Chinese Food Gallery 5138 Dundas W 416-236-3838 The Co-Operators, Galata Cafe 5122 Dundas W 647-351-4888 Lola Macanowicz Insurance & Financial Services 5048 Dundas W 416-234-2777 Medium Rare 10 Burnamthorpe Rd 416-231-1500 State Farm Insurance 4891 Dundas W 416-237-1757 Miss Natalie's Tropical Cuisine 5118 Dundas W 416-260-9444 My Thai Kitchen 4911 Dundas W 416-519-3356 LEGAL SERVICES Anton Tzanvo – Barrister & Solicitor – Notary Public 5048 Dundas W (Vibe Centre) 647-295-1656 Clapperton Munro Law 4888 Dundas W, #100 416-443-1200 ex.202 SALES & MARKETING Dhaliwal & Dhaliwal LLP - Barristers & Solicitors 4953 Dundas W, #106 647-928-8506 Aldert Chemicals Ltd. 4889 Dundas W, #5 416-236-4222 Direct Action Legal Services 5142 Dundas W 416-503-9393 Heinemann Electric / D.T. Shaw Co. Ltd. 5150 Dundas W, #306 416-231-2706 Heakes Housley Law Office 5150 Dundas W 416-249-2237 Mock Marketing & Sales 4953 Dundas W, #101 416-234-2790 Kns Legal Services 4891 Dundas W 647-341-8666 Neo-Traffic 5048 Dundas W 416-815-7570 Medhekar, Archana – Barrister & Solicitor 4889 Dundas W, #2 416-977-4204 Miroutenko, Oksana – Barrister & Solicitor 4920 Dundas W, #305 416-234-9555 SENIORS LIVING Pratt, Thomas W.G. – Barrister & Solicitor 4889A Dundas W, #4 416-239-6811 Tapestry At Village Gate West 15 Summerland Tce 416-777-2911 Schneider, Manfred S. – Barrister & Solicitor 4920 Dundas W, #301 416-233-3232 The Seniors Store 4974 Dundas W 416-231-1300 Starkman 5146 Dundas St W 416-236-1053 Sultan, Mak – Barrister & Solicitor 4891 Dundas W, #1 416-237-1984 SPORTS Tyron Crawford, Lawyer & Notary 4945 Dundas W 416-760-8118 F45 Training Etobicoke Central 4922 Dundas W 416-807-3475 Kaizen Pilates 4955 Dundas W 416-207-0404 PHOTOGRAPHY Sunburst Yoga 5128 Dundas W 647-544-3340 Helium Video 5048 Dundas W 416-460-9881 True North Hockey Canada – adult league 4920 Dundas W, #304 416-231-8642 MKG Photography 4953 Dundas W, #104 905-609-2030 TAXIS, TRANSPORT PHOTOCOPIES, PRINTING Etobicoke Taxi 4891 Dundas W, #1A 416-252-7777 Reprodux 5050A Dundas W 416-231-9203 The Printing House 5120 Dundas W 416-231-3303 TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS A2Z Translation and Interpretation Services Corp. 4945A Dundas W 416-847-0102 PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS Venturex Field Services 4891 Dundas W, #6 416-253-1713 TRAVEL PLUMBERS Active Journeys Inc. (backpacking & biking) 4891 Dundas W, #4 416-236-5011 Proserv Plumbing & Drain Service 5174 Dundas W 416-236-5373 VACUUM CLEANERS REAL ESTATE Etobicoke Service Centre – vacuum cleaners 5114 Dundas W 416-231-3056 Royal LePage West 5110 Dundas W 416-233-6276
RENTALS – COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY LISTINGS Emimax Holdings Inc. 4879 - 4901 Dundas W 905-278-3998 Islington Village Mall 4916 - 4946 Dundas W 647-710-2171 CHURCHES Links Living Properties / Stan Collini 4912 Dundas W 416-503-4444 Anglican: St. George’s on-the-Hill 4600 Dundas St. W 416-239-2341 Maxemum Property Management 4937 - 4959 Dundas W 905-278-3998 Catholic: Our Lady of Peace 3914 Bloor St. W 416-239-1259 Office Rentals 5150 Dundas W 416-575-3044 First Church of Christ, Scientist, Etobicoke 4480 Eglinton Ave W 416-236-4816 Studio West 4889B Dundas W Iglesia Ni Cristo 310 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-231-6006 TAPESTRY, VILLAGE GATE WEST 15 Summerland Tce 416-777-2911 Islington Baptist Church 50 Royalavon Cr 416-236-8801 The Kip District Condo Sales Office 5143 Dundas W 416-207-1919 Islington United Church 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-239-1131 Trinity Office and Retail Leasing 4916 Dundas W 416-238-7170 Jehovah’s Witnesses 423 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-622-6859 Village Gate West Rental Office 11 Dunbloor 416-239-0008 Mount Sinai Presbyterian Church 50 Royalavon Cr 416-767-7985 Village of Islington Business Excellence Centre (VIBE) 5048 Dundas W 416-234-8423 Olivet Church of the New Jerusalem 279 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-239-3054 Presbyterian: St. Andrew’s Islington 3819 Bloor St. W 416-233-9800 RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS, PUBS & BISTROS RC Parish of the Resurrection (Lithuanian) 1 Resurrection Rd 416-533-0621 Toronto Light and Salt (Korean) Church 910 Islington Ave 647-272-0191 BAKERIES, DELIS, MARKETS – FOOD & CONVENIENCE STORES A.F. Home Bakery 5168 Dundas W 647-430-3611 COMMUNITY GROUPS, CLUBS & SERVICES Ali Baba's 4928 Dundas W 416-690-1026 Arts Etobicoke 4893A Dundas W 416-622-8731 Dairy Milk Convenience Store 5066 Dundas W 416-239-9706 Creative Village Studio 4895 Dundas W 647-351-4362 Espresso Bakery & Deli 4980 Dundas W 416-236-3183 Etobicoke Historical Society 416-621-6006 European Patisserie – custom cakes & desserts 5072 Dundas W 416-783-9377 Etobicoke Horticultural Society Marta Krywonis 416-695-9514 Lucky Buck Plus – dollar convenience store 4909 Dundas W 416-236-2702 Etobicoke Humane Society 1500 Royal York Rd 416-249-6100 Miss Natalie's Tropical Cuisine 5118 Dundas W 416-260-9444 Etobicoke Lawn Bowling 1313 Islington 416-239-5315 Medium Rare 10 Burnamthorpe Rd 416-231-1500 Humber River Shakespeare Co 416-209-2026 Neighbours Fine Foods 4917 Dundas W 416-234-9146 Islington Residents and Ratepayers Carolyn McGee 416-233-7468 Rabba Fine Foods 4869 Dundas W 416-234-0609 Islington Seniors’ Centre 4968 Dundas W 416-231-3431 Traditional Korean Bakery 4992 Dundas W 416-233-8883 Mabelle Arts 5005 Dundas W 647-989-0807 COFFEE SHOPS & TEA ROOMS Montgomery’s Inn and Farmers’ Market 4709 Dundas W 416-394-8113 European Patisserie – custom cakes & desserts 5072 Dundas W 416-783-9377 Rotary Club of Toronto West 416-936-4680 Joe’s Pastizzi Plus 5070 Dundas W 416-233-9063 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada 4920 Dundas W, #203 416-924-7973 Montgomery’s Inn Tea Room 4709 Dundas W 416-394-8113 Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #210 110 Jutland 416-231-2021
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