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SPECIAL FEATURE: READERS’ CHOICE 2019 AWARD WINNERS OFFICIAL WINNERS CONGRATULATIONS 2019 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS AND THE WINNERS ARE... that we inevitably show tie situations Check out the winners in this special The Readers’ Choice awards highlight for the 3 top distinctions of diamond, section or at thestar.com/TorontoRC. outstanding local people and places. platinum and gold! Now it’s time for the best businesses So outstanding, in fact that thousands We included every single top winner in the community to be recognized. of Torontonians showed their support for their due recognition within our Review our readers’ favourites, get by nominating their favourites for the communities! inspired and give them a try! rest of the city to see. So, on behalf of this year’s nominees, These winners all have something Nearly 40,000 votes were cast and thank you to all our readers for voting! great to offer, whether exceptional counted in determining Toronto’s best- You shared the places worth sharing. service, great value or simply memorable of-the-best businesses, services and And now that we have our winners, we experiences. professionals. want to share too. Our winners list will be posted online In fact, there were so many votes cast Looking for a good place to eat? Shop? at thestar.com/TorontoRC throughout for such a broad array of businesses Get a haircut? Get your vehicle serviced? 2019 and into 2020. This special feature was produced by SMM Content Solutions with support from participating advertisers. This content was not subject to advertiser approval. 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Diamond - Don Valley North Lexus Gold - Esso / Circle K (Markham Platinum - Lexus of Richmond Hill and Sheppard) TRANSMISSION SERVICE Platinum - Don Valley North Hyundai & REPAIR Gold - Islington Chrysler Dodge IMPORTED CAR DEALERSHIP Diamond - Kingscross Hyundai Jeep Fiat Diamond - Don Valley North Toyota Diamond - Cooksville Hyundai Platinum - Parkway Honda Diamond - Marino’s Fine Cars AUTO GLASS REPAIR Gold - Whitby Subaru Diamond - Georgetown Toyota Diamond - Apple Auto Glass Diamond - Peel Chrysler Platinum - Speedy Glass LUXURY CAR DEALERSHIP Gold - Manny’s Auto Trim & Glass Diamond - Mercedes - Benz USED CAR DEALERSHIP Durham Diamond - Weins Pre - Owned AUTO PARTS & Platinum - Don Valley North Lexus Centre ACCESSORIES Gold - Lexus of Richmond Hill Diamond - Don Valley North Toyota Diamond - Don Valley North Toyota Platinum - Don Valley North Platinum - Parkway Honda MOTORCYCLE / ATV / Lexus Gold - Don Valley North Lexus SNOWMOBILES Gold - Don Valley North Hyundai Diamond - Ready Powersports AUTO RENTAL Platinum - Toronto Rental Entertainment Diamond - Enterprise Rent - A - Car Adventures Platinum - Discount Car & Truck Gold - Pfaff Harley - Davidson ADULT ACTIVITY PROGRAM Rentals Gold - Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. 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