ISLINGTON TIMES

Volume 07 • Issue 02 • Summer 2019 Edition

Small Business is Family Business By Linda Plater Nephew Caglar Araz (Galata Cafe) with Aunt Ayse Aydemir (Anatolia) Run a Successful Restaurant Partnership

Small business means family business. In there are 83 business improvement areas representing 40,000 business and property owners, the vast majority of these are mom and pop shops run by hard working families.

For many newcomers to , opening a restaurant is a natural entre into running a small business. Authentic food from around the globe can be sampled in the GTA, arguably the world’s most diverse dining destination. Some of the family-run restaurants in the Village of Islington include: Italian (Cirillos Culinary Academy 4894 and Sorsi e Morsi at 4900 Dundas W.) Korean (Insadong at 4941 and Cho Dang Soon Tofu 5130 Dundas W.) Japanese (Toji 5088 and Gyohang 5096 Dundas W.) Turkish (Anatolia 5112 and Galata Café 5122 Dundas W.)

Ayse Aydemir settled in Canada in the late ‘90s when she began preparing Turkish specialties from her home. As demand for her food grew, she soon opened Anatolia’s in 1999 with the financial backing from her Turkish community. Working 14-16 hours per day, Ayse paid back her loan to her community in less than one year. After close to twenty years in the Village of Islington, this popular restaurant continues to offer authentic Name That Mural Turkish food and ambiance reminiscent of Ayse’s homeland. The first person to email [email protected] with the Giving back is important to Ayse as she has proven by helping her nephew Caglar Araz to open Galata Café correct name and address of the mural above will in 2014. She says, “The younger generation is so great with social media and computers, but can still learn from their more experienced relatives, familiar with operations, cost control and customer service. We work Win a Gift Certificate from together, sharing our areas of expertise, to make both the café and restaurant successful.” Islington Wellness for a 60 Minute Massage Treatment continued on page 03 VIBE Centre

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Intergenerational businesses are commonplace for both new Canadians and established families in Toronto. After working for eight years in the kitchen, and serving at his father’s Yorkville restaurant Il Posto, Vincenzo Malgeri’s family opened Sorsi e Morsi at 4900 Dundas W. No longer partnering with someone outside the family, the Malgeris finally opened a restaurant of their own. They now share their homemade Italian recipes to appreciative clients in .

Vince tells us that “the best part of being involved in a family run business is that all of your effort, everything you do, is for your own success and benefit. You take more pride in the food you serve, and always go the extra mile. It’s a source of pride to be able to share my mother’s homemade pasta, and to learn by working with my father, who has over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry.”

Finding the listing online, the family took over the popular Oregano’s location at 4900 Dundas W., once run by another renown chef John Cirillo and his wife Margit who continue to run Cirillo’s Culinary Academy. The Malgeri family is pleased to join the many great restaurants in Etobicoke and are grateful to everyone in the Village of Islington who have supported their business success.

Vince is slowly taking on more of the family business from his father, learning as much as he can as he plans for a bright future. Vince Malgeri toasts his father at their family restaurant Sorsi e Morsi

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4 Early Inhabitants of the Business Improvement Areas Village of Islington What they are and how they benefit the community By Marilyn Raymond

Despite the urban mobility of the 21-century, nine generations of A Business Improvement area (BIA) is committed to supporting the Thompson/Ferriers have continuously resided in Islington or - the economic, cultural and social well-being of the community. The BIA is southern hubs of Etobicoke - for over 225 years. made up of businesses and property owners. Their mission is dedicated to working together to create a vibrant, commercially successful and In 1803, Sergeant Alexander physically improved neighbourhood. Thompson of the Queen’s Rangers was granted 200 acres of “waste lands of the Crown” in the heart of Etobicoke, with the promise to “occupy and Improve” the lot. These acres are what we know today as Sunnylea, ranging from Royal York to Islington, and from Bloor St to Leland Rd.

Alexander, with the help of his sons and grandsons, turned the land into a fruit orchard. The orchard flourished and the family built two homes on the property, one of which is still standing today off Thompson Ave.

Alexander’s grand-daughter, Sarah Thompson, grew up on the land and married John Ferrier in 1846. John was born in Islington, England (really!) and immigrated to York as a child in 1829. The young couple, my great-great grandparents, settled in the heart of the village, in a home on Dundas St just west of the river. John, the local baker, sold bread and biscuits to Montgomery Inn. Some years later, he also became a fruit dealer, owning an apple orchard on the south side of Dundas, where the funeral parlour sits today. For 25 years, John was the Notwithstanding their substantial involvement, many are unaware of what a Sunday School superintendent at Islington Methodist Church, depicted in a BIA is, what it does, and the significant contributions they have made within mural on the PharmaDocs building. They had 13 children, of whom only one your community. child, Sarah, died in infancy and was buried in Islington Burying Grounds. Eight children made their homes in Islington. What is a BIA? A BIA is a formal association of business owners within a specific region, within The youngest, Uncle Arch, as my 92-year-old mother called him, took over the a specified district, who come together, with official approval of the City, in a orchard, helped by his two spinster sisters, Aunt Chris and Aunt Liz. He is pictured self-help program aimed at stimulating business. on the mural next to Rexall. Uncle Fred married Flora Shaver (Shaver Ave) whose family had a fruit orchard west of Kipling. Aunt Carrie married a widower, John They use their own money in an on-going effort to draw more prospective Evans, and they lived in a beautiful home, which included an apiary, on the customers to their area by improving the attractiveness of the area and south-west corner of Islington and Dundas. My great-grandfather, Chester, was promoting it as a good place to shop, visit and do business. a principal in Central Toronto, before moving back to Mimico to become the superintendent for the Victoria Industrial School. The BIA functions as a voice for local businesses, offering discussions to address issues and share mutual concerns. Together these issues are met with specific His eldest son, my grandfather, Gordon Ferrier, practiced medicine in Mimico resolutions and carried out. BIA’s provide businesses with secure funding, and from 1819 until his death in 1973. Two of his children (Enid Raymond and Graeme access to city programs. Ferrier) raised their families in Humber Valley Village where all six of Gordon’s granddaughters, including me, attended Etobicoke Collegiate Institute. While a BIA arises from the retail and professional activities of a main street, it has a profound effect on the surrounding area. It serves as an economic and Four of the granddaughters raised their children in the area and now two of the social anchor, helping to stabilize and revitalize the local community. younger generation, who still live in the area, are new mothers, making their babies the ninth generation to call Islington home. Some of the work completed by the BIA’s are banners, light poles, seasonal decorations, flower urns and plantings, community festivals, garbage bins and As for me, after 30 years in the US, I bought a home on Tyre Ave. I can’t tell you street furniture. how wonderful it is to walk along Dundas, looking at the murals and imaging life as it used to be. The BIA provides marketing and promotions for both the businesses and events. Without the BIA’s function of planning, marketing, and promoting for community events, not to mention their financial contributions, community events would not be as successful, or cease to be carried out all-together.

The BIA’s lead community building and promotional initiatives are an effort to meet their goal of preserving the close-knit community and maintaining the natural ambiance of the community.

Who Benefits from Having a BIA? A BIA benefits all businesses in the area: from retail, professional, dining, entertainment or finance. The BIA works to expand the business operator’s customer base. The consumer is also benefited, ensuring they receive the best value, and quality customer care.

BIA’s benefit property owners, as the initiatives and activities carried out create and maintain a vibrant and successful environment. These and other factors relating to the BIAs contributions help to increase property values.

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6 Health: It’s All in the Family Noise Bylaw Review By Dr. Janet McKenzie By Councillor Mark Grimes

I got my wonky kneecaps from In April 2019, City Council passed a number of amendments to the City's my dad and my oddly spaced noise bylaws. The changes were made following a five year process teeth from my mom. These that consisted of an extensive review of the bylaws, with stakeholder things run in the family. engagement and a number of public consultations. The bylaws were previously updated in 2010, but have not been comprehensively reviewed Many people don’t know much since 2002. The changes made come into force on October 1st 2019, which about their family’s medical history. allows time for the City to educate the industries affected by these new That’s unfortunate because bylaws, train bylaw enforcement officers, and purchase the equipment from your health practitioner’s necessary to enforce these changes. viewpoint, this is a treasure trove of useful information and tip-offs The amendments provide clarity within the noise bylaws, outlining distinctions about what could be lying ahead for what constitutes a violation. The primary changes are related to amplified for you. People who were adopted sound, construction, motor vehicles, power devices, and a general prohibition might never be able to learn about that no person can emit noise that is "persistent and unreasonable". the health of their grandparents but with DNA scanning there is One of the most significant changes to the noise bylaw is the introduction now an opportunity to fill in the blanks. Family medical history highlights areas of decibel limits for amplified sound, which helps to provide a clear line for of resilience as well as vulnerabilities so it can help your doctor to distinguish when violations of the bylaw are occurring. Measurements will be taken using areas of your health where a careful watch is warranted from those where “no specialized equipment from the "point of reception", which is the location where news is good news” can be assumed. the complainant is hearing the noise. Under the new bylaw, no person shall emit or allow the emissions of continuous amplified sound exceeding 50dB(A) Take the case of Barbara, for example. She never worried about her risk for breast or 65dB(C) from 11PM to 7AM and 55dB(A) of 70dB(C) from 7AM to 11PM. The cancer because no one on her mother’s side of the family had ever had it. Her dB(A) reading is what the human ear can hear, and the dB(C) is used to read dad’s side of the family was a different matter though. Her grandmother and lower frequencies. A reading of 50dB(A) is the same level of noise that would be great grandmother had it, and Barbara didn’t realize the genes for breast cancer emitted from a typical refrigerator compressor. could be passed along through the father’s side of the family too. Fortunately, her doctor took a thorough history asking about both sides of the family, so the Other changes included a prohibition on unnecessary motor vehicle noise, risk was identified and Barbara gets regular screening to make sure she stays such as sounding of a horn, revving of an engine and squealing of the tires. A healthy. provision was added to the construction noise category that would require a noise mitigation plan in certain circumstances as part of the noise exemption So, what should you do if you don’t know much about your family medical permit process. The permitted hours for the operation for powered lawn care history? DNA testing kits can help, if it interests you, but there are other steps devices was shortened by two hours from Monday to Friday to 7AM to 7PM. you can take: • Create a family tree and make it as detailed as you can, going back three A general prohibition was adopted to apply to noise that is not captured by a generations if possible (you, your parents, your grandparents, your great specific category. For noise to fall under this category, it must be "unreasonable grandparents). and persistent". Unreasonable noise does not include commonplace household • Ask older family members what they recall of the family medical history and or workplace sounds, such as furniture being moved, children playing, or people record what they tell you on the family tree. Here is a list of things to ask about: engaging in conversation. • Gender • Date of birth The bylaw changes also seek to increase the maximum fines for violations of the • Ethnicity noise bylaw from $5,000 to $100,000, as well as additional fines for those who • Medical conditions gain an economic advantage to contravening the noise bylaw. • Mental health conditions, including alcoholism or other substance abuse • Pregnancy complications, including miscarriage, stillbirth, birth defects or We must all be respectful of our neighbours. It is important that we are mindful infertility that our activities may have an impact on our neighbours peace, rest, and • Age when each condition was diagnosed enjoyment of their home. • Lifestyle habits, including diet, exercise and tobacco use • For deceased relatives, age at the time of death and cause of death For more information on the noise bylaw review please visit https://bit.ly/2RpxBa4. While pen and paper work well, there are free digital tools available that can help make this process easier: • http://fh.familysearch.org/system/files/team/ait/images/blog/Heallth_ History_Form_R7.pdf • http://www.geneticalliance.org/sites/default/files/GuideToFHH/ FHHQuestionnaire.pdf • https://phgkb.cdc.gov/FHH/html/fhh.html?action=create • https://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ medicalbinderfrom30daysblog.pdf

Constructing your family medical history will require an investment of your time, but it’s an investment that will yield dividends in appreciation as something you can share with other family members to improve everyone’s health. It doesn’t get more caring than that.

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.

7 Advance Care Planning and the Family By Gary Hepworth

Advance Care Planning (ACP) is really about 2 important steps each of us The legislation sets out a hierarchy as to who can make health care decisions can take: and often it is a family member. Health care professionals work through the 1. Making choices now while you are still capable about how you wish to be hierarch until an individual is identified. cared for in the future if you become incapable of making decisions. 2. Giving someone you trust the information and authority to act on those The Hierarchy of SDMs in the Health Care Consent Act wishes for you. 1. Guardian of the Person with authority for Health Decisions 2. Attorney for personal care with authority for Health Decisions (POA) Each of us hopes to maintain 3. Representative appointed by the Consent and Capacity Board our capacity to make decisions 4. Spouse or partner for ourselves. As we age this is 5. Child or Parent or CAS (person with right of custody) sometimes not going to be the 6. Parent with right of access case. 7. Brother or sister 8. Any other relative Incapacity is defined as not being 9. Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee able to understand information that is relevant to making a The government through the Office of the Public Guardian only steps in when decision concerning one’s own there is no one else able or available to act. health care, nutrition, shelter, clothing, hygiene or safety, or is not So Advanced Care Planning is choosing one’s Substitute Decision Maker and able to appreciate the reasonably reviewing your wishes with them. The best way to formally appoint a SDM is foreseeable consequences of a through the Power of Attorney for Personal Care. decision or lack of decision. There are 3 parts. Making that appointment now provides you with an opportunity to make choices about your future personal care. It can give you peace of mind. It can In , capacity is presumed make it easier for family and friends as it reduces the stress of them trying to under the Substitute Decisions make decisions often in times of crisis. Act. This means that before a person's right to make decisions for him/herself is removed it must be proven that they do not have capacity. It’s also easier for health care providers because they’ll be able to act knowing what your wishes are. Often it is a doctor or other trained medical professional who makes decisions about an individual’s capacity and those decisions can be appealed. What choices can you make with ACP? • You can decide where you want to live. If an individual is declared to not have capacity, then the health care professionals • What you want to eat. will turn to the patient’s substitute decision maker (SDM) to make key decisions. • What kind of health care you want.

Health care providers are required to take direction from the person who is empowered with Power of Attorney for Personal Care.

Your Power of Attorney (POA) must follow your expressed wishes wherever possible and act in your best interests.

So, it’s important to select someone who you trust, and whose judgment you trust. Often, this is a family member. Other factors to consider include the age of the Power of Attorney and where they live.

Technically speaking, the Power of Attorney is the legal document through you which you appoint an SDM. But in daily use most people refer to a person as the Power of Attorney.

It’s also important to ensure the legal document is provided to your POA and to appoint a back up person as Power of Attorney.

The steps involved in Advance Care Planning include: • Thinking about your values and what personal care you would want or NOT want. • Consulting friends, family and advisors who can provide information about your options. • Deciding upon and appoint your SDM • Writing it all down with detailed instructions through a Power of Attorney drafted by a lawyer. • If your wishes change, be sure to revise your POA in writing.

Remember, your Power of Attorney can only act for you when you are unable to make decisions for yourself. If you require assistance and support while you still have full decision-making capacity then you might want to consider working with a Personal Advocate.

For more information contact Hepworth & Associates Personal Advocacy, Elder Planning and Family Support www.hepworth.ca 416-399-2673

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Welcome Sobeys Urban Fresh

If you have taken the elevator from the food court in the Clarica Centre onto the main floor at Bloor and Islington in the last month, you may have noticed the attractive new Sobeys Urban Fresh, opened on May 2nd, 2019. The Village of Islington Business Improvement Area (BIA) would like to thank Sobeys for bringing a pedestrian-friendly market to our area to better serve local residents and businesses. As partners in the community, the chain demonstrated its sensitivity to local needs by generously donating to Megan’s Walk and the BIA mural program.

The beautiful store design presents a gateway to our neighbourhood, just steps north on West at Islington Avenue. Visitors will see our murals in this Urban Fresh market, which may lead them to discover Toronto’s village of murals for years to come. Thank you, Sobeys, for recognizing the unique character of the neighbourhood and for incorporating BIA mural art by John Kuna into your attractive store design. Winner Spring Name the Mural contest Victoria Gallant

Gems winner

Anna Leandro, owner of A2Z Translation and Interpreting Services, is thrilled to have received the Best Professional Service Business Award at the Gems Ceremony on May 22nd presented by James Maloney, MP Etobicoke-Lakeshore.

She thanks her amazing team and clients who inspire and motivate her to provide the best service possible and looks forward to serving more clients in the future!

JAMES MALONEY, M.P. Etobicoke—Lakeshore 1092 Islington Ave, Suite 202 [email protected] 416.251.5510

Wishing you a safe & happy Canada Day!

@j_maloney @jamesmaloney.etobicoke 9 7 Steps To Successful Succession Of Your Family Business By Lola Macanowicz, CFP, CLU, CHS, CIP Certified Financial Planner & Insurance Advisor

How to succeed at succession planning When you’ve poured long hours into building your business, planning how you’ll transfer ownership when the time comes may not be high on your to-do list. But there are many reasons it should be. While it can be challenging, these seven steps can help you build a solid plan to ensure the success of your family business after you retire.

1. Start as early as possible. Maybe you’re still several years away from retirement or too busy to think about leaving. Because you’re responsible for your employees, your customers and your community, it’s never too soon to think about the future of your company and how it will continue. At minimum, experts suggest starting the process five years in advance.

2. Define your succession goals and the options. One of the first key steps is to decide how you want to transfer your business. This decision will determine your next steps. Some of the most common approaches are:

> Pass it on to a successor. You may want leave your legacy to your children and maintain some influence in the future, but what if they have other plans? Identify your successors, mentor them so they have the right skills, and communicate your plan to the organization when they’re ready to take over. 4. Keep your plan flexible and update it regularly. > Arrange a manager or employee buyout. Making these arrangements ahead of The plan you set today may not work in 10 to 20 years. Regularly review the plan time helps for a smooth transition with everyone who is already experienced in and its contingencies with everyone involved. It is important to do this to see if it running the business. This may not be the case if these managers or employees still aligns with their own goals and expectations. When things change, such as a don’t have the financing when you’re ready to leave. Consider setting up a buy- loss of players or a change in business direction, your plan should change, too. It’s sell agreement with each partner and have him or her put a plan in place for easier to make adjustments as you go through. funding the purchase. > Sell it to a third party. You may issue an initial public offering (IPO), find an 5. Always know the true value of your business. investor or sell it to another business. While selling may mean a clean break, You deserve the full value of your business when you pass it on to its next finding a buyer can take time, and you’ll want to get the fairest price possible. owner. Work with a professional valuator you can trust for an accurate, unbiased assessment of your business’ actual worth. Consult them regularly, so you’re There are many approaches for transferring your business. Whether you plan to always aware of the current market value. pass it on to a successor, arrange a buyout or sell it to a third party, share this information and involve all of the stakeholders from the start. 6. Build and maintain the value of your business. Think beyond what your balance sheet tells you. In addition to keeping your • It is better to do this much in advance of when the time comes so you don’t have earnings high and costs low, consider these value-adding steps: any surprises. These could include: > Keep impeccable financial records to prove your diligence and transparency. • Those you had in mind to transfer the business to may not be interested or have > Invest in improvements to show your dedication to and belief in the future of the financing. the business. • At the last minute, you may not get the best or fairest price under pressure. It is > Extend your strategic plan beyond the transfer to prove your business’ long- best to negotiate these ahead of time when time is on your side. term potential. • You have a strong understanding of the process and your options. > Demonstrate and promote your competitive edge. > Build strong processes that ensure the business can continue without you. 3. Involve all stakeholders from the start. > Maintain an effective sales and marketing strategy that explores new markets. Your plan shouldn’t be a surprise to those involved. Make sure your successors > Get rid of processes and assets that don’t help the growth or cost too much to know your intentions and are on board. If others are involved, including maintain. management and appropriate staff, let them know what to expect when the time > Build a strong foundation of goodwill and excellent business relationships, as comes. well as loyal and talented employees. > Compare financial ratios to others within your industry to benchmark your results and successes. > Ensure you have factored in goodwill (your ‘intangible assets’) of employees within your business’ net worth (which often does not show up clearly on the balance sheet.

7. Set the stage for future success. Train your successors as if they’ll be expected to take the helm sooner than they thought. With the original owner as their mentor, they are more likely to maintain the success of your life’s work and to continue to help it flourish.

Lola Macanowicz Insurance & Financial Services – The Co-operators has provided insurance and financial planning advice in Etobicoke since 1985. For more information, please call 416-234-2777

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10 Summertime and the livin’ is easy By Ed Lettner

The classic song Summertime nicely sums up what summer is about. It’s a time to slow down, go on vacation and spend time at the cottage. Music is an important part of summer so let’s look at how music can help create summer fun and lasting memories.

Many of my lasting summer memories as a kid involve music. Whether it was my friend’s dad singing Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer; listening to In the Summertime with the volume turned up loud or playing drums with a band on a hot summer day, music has always played a prominent role in my summers.

Each summer has a hit song that becomes that summer’s anthem. This song is added to the many other songs spanning decades and musical styles that were written about summer. A summer road trip is that much more fun when you have a playlist to accompany you on your journey. In fact, aside from Christmas, there is probably no other time of year that has inspired so many songs.

Playing the guitar around the camp fire is a timeless tradition. Even beginning guitarists can get in on the fun as most campfire songs are based on just a few basic chords. You may want to learn the song Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond because, according to one survey, it is the number one campfire song.

The banjo and ukulele are other instruments that are great for campfire entertainment and, as with an acoustic guitar, these instruments are portable and no amplification is required. Hand drums such as djembes and bongos are also great musical companions around the campfire as they provide relaxing rhythms to complement the crackling of the fire.

Speaking of campfires, summer camps are great places for kids to enjoy music. Sing-alongs featuring favourite camp songs such as Camp Granada and Home on the Range are a great way for kids to experience music in a fun, social setting.

So whether you’re singing, playing an instrument or listening to music, there are many ways to enjoy the sounds of summer and make them part of your summertime memories.

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: [email protected] or visit www.themusicstudio.ca

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12 The Johnston Family of Islington By Denise Harris

The Johnston family, along with the are scores of George and Mary Johnston’s descendants in Ontario, this ends the Montgomery family, was one of the story of the Johnston family’s 177 years in Islington. founding families of the Village of Islington and the four residences they occupied here All photos of Johnston family members courtesy of Tracy Johnston Robins. contribute to the historic character of the Photo of 1816 “Pine Lodge” courtesy of Lucinda Bray. Modern house photos were Village. taken by the author or Neil Park. References available from author on request.

When James Johnston and his wife Matilda This is an excerpt of an article originally published in The Aldernews, the took over the family farm in 1876 from James’ newsletter of the Etobicoke Historical Society, May 2016. This article has been father, Benjamin, Matilda was not fond of edited and condensed. the Pine Lodge house and felt that if they had to give up their farm in Erindale, they should build a new house in Islington. The 1816 house was demolished in 1876 and by 1878 a new one had been constructed on its footprint.

The new house, also called “Pine Lodge”, is a tall, two-story dwelling built of red brick in a Gothic revival style. Its address today is 1078 Kipling Avenue, on the northwest corner of Kipling Avenue and Goswell Road, and it is listed on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register.

James inherited the property when Benjamin passed away in 1878, at which time James resumed his position as the music director at Islington Methodist Church, a position he held for 50 years. James and Matilda had seven children – two boys and five girls. The entire family loved music and either played an instrument or sang. When the Islington United Church was built in 1949, the Johnston family donated choir pews in memory of James’ long tenured service.

When James decided to retire in 1849, the family business and the Pine Lodge James and Matilda sitting in their favourite spot – house were turned over to his second son, Arthur, because Frederick, his their retirement home at 1100 Kipling Avenue eldest son, had been blind since the age of 14. James and Matilda built a new house for themselves that they called “Pine Cottage” at Kipling Avenue and Burnhamthorpe Road. It was made of red brick but has since been painted white. The address today is 1100 Kipling Avenue, and this property is also listed on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register.

Arthur modernized the farm’s operations and also took over as choir director at Islington Methodist Church after his father stepped down. In 1903 he married Amy Mason and they had three children.

Also in 1903, Arthur built a third house on Kipling Avenue as a permanent residence for a “hired man” and his family. Today this house at 1056 Kipling Avenue is the only one of the Johnston houses not listed on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register.

In the 1930s, Arthur subdivided the farm property and named the road opened along its south border Mattice Avenue after the family of his grandmother, 1100 Kipling Avenue today - the front porch of “Pine Cottage” Hannah Mattice.

Arthur’s son George eventually took over the farm and in 1939, he also succeeded Arthur as a school trustee, stepping down in 1953, thus ending 119 years with a Johnston as a trustee of Islington’s public school. By 1940 George had stopped farming and was working full time at Goodyear Tire in . George married Gloria Pretty and their two children, Tracy and Scott, became the 6th generation of Johnstons to live on the Kipling Avenue property. George and Gloria continued to live there until George’s 1985 retirement, at which point they sold the house and became the last generation of Johnstons to occupy it.

There is a fourth Johnston house remaining in Islington to talk about… the home of James’ youngest brother, Benjamin Jr. Born in 1848 in Pine Lodge, he married Mary Falconer in 1872 and they had three children: Henry, Hannah, and Sydney. 1056 Kipling today George Johnston at age 21 in 1934

By 1907, Benjamin and Mary had built the grand house that is now 66 Burnhamthorpe Road, at the corner of Mattice Road, overlooking the Mimico Creek Valley.

A plaque high in the peak of one of its gables still displays the home’s name, “Valley View”. The house was designed by the popular and prolific West Toronto Junction architect, James A. Ellis. This imposing and eclectic house is built of red brick with large bay windows, tall chimneys, a front verandah, and intricate brick detailing. It is listed on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register.

Benjamin died in 1924 and Mary in 1926. In 1934, their house was sold to Alexander Burr Loblaw, son of Theodore Pringle Loblaw, founder of the Loblaws Burnhamthorpe’s name plaque high Burnhamthorpe Road today grocery chain. The Loblaw family lived in the house until 1966. Although there on east wall 13 Village of Islington – Toronto’s Village of MuralsBUSINESS LISTINGS 2019 ANIMAL CARE ACG Accounting Consultant Group 4889A Dundas W, #6 416-234-8383 Eatonville Animal Hospital 4932 Dundas W 416-231-3167 Associated Accountants 4889A Dundas W, #3B 647-932-0905 Nice Diggz – pet grooming and daycare 5094 Dundas W 647-867-3644 BN Accounting & Consulting Services 5140 Dundas W, #209B 416-857-3674 BCO Wealth Management 4949 Dundas W, #106 416-233-5303 APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES CIBC 4914 Dundas W 416-231-2850 itFit Canada yoga wear 5126 Dundas W 1-888-846-4841 Dominion Lending Centres – mortgages 5110 Dundas W 416-207-0699 The Comeback – resale ladies clothing 4893 Dundas W 416-231-0381 Edward Jones 5135 Dundas W 416-237-0924 Edward Jones – investments 4889 Dundas W, #1A 416-239-0415 ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, BUILDERS & BUILDERS’ HARDWARE Hendricks & Associates: Accounting, CA, Tax 4899 Dundas W 416-766-3941 Arsenault Architect Inc. 5186A Dundas W 416-255-4378 IC Savings 5300 Dundas W 416-251-4007 Diomis Engineering Inc. 5048 Dundas W (Vibe Centre) Money Bankers Inc. 4889a Dundas W, #7a 416-236-1636 416 620-7787 RBC Royal Bank 4860 Dundas W 416-239-8175 Edwards Builders Hardware 4988 Dundas W 416-231-3325 Rc Tax Financial Inc. 4889a Dundas W, #7 416-247-7233 Elias Brothers Construction Co. 4929 Dundas W 416-234-0144 State Farm Insurance 4891 Dundas W, #2 416-237-1757 Moffet & Duncan Architects, Inc. 5052 Dundas W 416-239-2775 The Co-Operators, R.H. Carter Architects, Inc. 5040 Dundas W 416-233-5583 Lola Macanowicz Insurance & Financial Services 5048 Dundas W 416-234-2777

ART & DESIGN FLOWERS, PARTY SUPPLIES Arts Etobicoke 4893A Dundas W 416-622-8731 Creative Village Studio 4895 Dundas W 647-351-4362 Flowers & Balloons 4917 Dundas W 416-234-9146 Mabelle Arts 5005 Dundas W 647-989-0807 Morning Flower 4934 Dundas W 416-239-0585

BEAUTY & AESTHETICS: SALONS, SPAS & STUDIOS FUNERAL DIRECTORS 99 Nails 4942 Dundas W 647-348-5448 Adagio Hair Design & Spa 15 Summerland Tce 416-233-3773 Aesthetics by Ana, at Victor & Roberto 4883 Dundas W 416-239-5990 HEALTH & WELLNESS Aesthetics by Linda 5128 Dundas W 416-234-8322 Arany’s European Skin Care, at Caron 4937 Dundas W 416-237-9529 ACUPUNCTURE, ACUPRESSURE Caron Hair Salon 4937 Dundas W 416-231-3663 Aculosophy – Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Nutrition, PEMF 4889A Dundas Chameleon & Papillon Esthetics 4908 Dundas W 416-231-7589 W #3B 647-549-2281 Dundas Hair Salon 5086 Dundas W 416-236-5086 Acupuncture Clinic: Tak Lin Lai 5140 Dundas W, #208 416-234-5502 Euphoria Spa 4894 Dundas W, #204 416-231-8788 Dr. Y. Zheng 4939A Dundas W 416-580-6580 or 647-299-3863 Lily’s Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 4894 Dundas W, #202 416-760-8688 Fabutan 10A Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-8418 Summit Natural Health Centre 5133 Dundas W 416-236-7642 First Nails 4879 Dundas W 416-231-6300 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 Hair Unlimited 5144 Dundas W 416-233-4571 Igli Salon and Spa 5092 Dundas W 416-354-2450 CHIROPRACTIC AND MASSAGE THERAPY Just Pur Wellness 4976 Dundas W 416-220-4885 Hands On Health Chiropractic & Massage Therapy 4939 Dundas W 416-237-0069 Lana’s Hair Design 4866 Dundas W 416-236-5535 Islington Village Health Luxury Body Work 4945 Dundas W 647-860-2639 Nail-i-sm Spa and Salon 5124 Dundas W 416-234-8989 – Dr. S. Vicente and Dr. N. Larga 4920 Dundas W 647-343-3136 or 647-532-5094 Islington Wellness 4945B Dundas W 416-854-0596 Naturelax Spa 5100 Dundas W 416-207-1688 Kaizen Physiotherapy Group Nu Look Medspa 4 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-8961 – K. Hoppler - RMT 4955 Dundas W 416-239-7667 Perfect Touch Nail & Spa 5116 Dundas W 416-207-0866 Luxury Body Work, C. Puebla - RMT 4937A Dundas W 647-860-2639 Rosa Hair Salon & Barber Shop 5068A Dundas W 416-236-4163 Massage Therapy Clinic: Sense Beauty Spa 5170 Dundas W 437-888-3759 – K. Breitkreuz - RMT 5150 Dundas W, #304 416-880-7819 The Golden Comb – for men & women 4864 Dundas W 416-232-2943 – L. Majesky - RMT 5150 Dundas W, #304 416-826-5222 The Root of Skincare 4953 Dundas W, #107 647-220-7082 Royal York Massage Therapy and Osteopathy 4887 Dundas W 416-234-1707 The Village Salon 4924 Dundas W 416-234-1160 Summit Natural Health Centre 5133 Dundas W 416-236-7642 Toronto Wax 4927A Dundas W 647-449-0880 Welcome Health Tranquility Wellness Spa 5128 Dundas W 416-234-8322 – J. Sviatlana - RMT 4889 Dundas W, #4 647-991-5139 Twin Scissors Hair Salon 4976 Dundas W 416-653-6662 – Dr. E. Noudga - chiropractor, acupuncture 4889 Dundas W, #4 416-916-4422 Villagio Hair Design Salon 4883 Dundas W 416-239-5990 – Dr. M. Noudga - RMT 4889 Dundas W, #4 416-894-6492 VIB Studio 4959 Dundas W 437-982-4842 Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416-831-8028

BUSINESS SERVICES COUNSELLING, PSYCHOTHERAPY & PSYCHOLOGISTS Circulation Solutions, Inc. – B2B tele-surveys 4920 Dundas W, #200 416-236-2459 Dr. P. McRoberts – psychologist 4891 Dundas W, #2A 416-207-0969 Helium Video 5048 Dundas W 416-460-9881 Mavaacs Consultants – children’s counselling 4889A Dundas W, #2 416-222-4606 Star Coaching and Training 4953 Dundas W, #105 416-233-4189 Rostyslav Shemechko Registered Psychotherapist, Life Coach 4920 Dundas W Taxes for You & Book keeping for You 5048 Dundas W (Vibe Centre) 647-866-9061 647-725-7741 Toronto Psychological Services & Allied Health 4920 Dundas W, #205 416-531-0727

The Passion Centre – career & life coaching 5048 Dundas W (Vibe Centre) DENTISTS, DENTAL SURGEONS, DENTURISTS AND DENTAL LABORATORY 647-207-4207 Dr. Babak Radpour 16 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-551-3351 CELL PHONES, COMPUTERS Dental 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 Mathnasium 4910 Dundas W 647-920-8019 Zajacz Dental Care 4889 Dundas W, #1 416-231-0831 Mavaacs Consultants – children’s counselling 4889A Dundas W, #2 416-222-4606 Silkatsilco Care Intl Inc – live-in caregivers 4894 Dundas W, #206 416-239-8950 DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTRE The Music Studio 6 Burnhamthorpe 416-234-9268 Lassen Digestive Health Centre 4927A Dundas W 416-829-4449 Willowbrae Childcare Academy 4975 Dundas W 647-963-5437 DOCTORS: WALK-IN MEDICAL CENTRES CLEANERS, SHOE REPAIRS Dunbloor Medical Pharmacy 5117 Dundas W 416-482-1980 Coin Laundry 5082 Dundas W N/A Islington Medical Centre & Walk-In Clinic Molly Maid 4911 Dundas W 416-232-9178 – Dr. R. Mohan & Associates 4 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-1987 or 416-938-9178 Pharma-Docs Medical Centre & Walk-In Clinic – 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 Diane Kent, Medical Herbalist 4891 Dundas W, #3 647-296-4372 (Vibe Centre) 905-564-6250 Lily’s Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 4894 Dundas W, #202 416-760-8688 Dollarama 4975 Dundas W Pain Free Clinic – Dr. Y. Zheng – Chinese herbs 4939A Dundas W 416-580-6580 Edwards Builders Hardware 4988 Dundas W 416-231-3325 Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416-831-8028 La Strada Fine Espresso Machines sale & repair 5176 Dundas W 416-792-6967 Lucky Buck Plus – Dollar Shop 4909 Dundas W 416-236-2702 HOMEOPATHY Proserv Plumbing & Drain Service 5174 Dundas W 416-236-5373 Healthy Garden & Homeopathy 4945B Dundas W 416-237-9269 Smithwood Floors c/o 5090 Dundas W 416-410-4140 Urban Cabinetry 5160 Dundas W 416-640-0120 HOME HEALTHCARE Village Paint – Benjamin Moore Paint, Hunter Douglas blinds 4949 Dundas W The Seniors Store Mobility Equipment 4974 Dundas W 416-231-1300 416-231-2831 NATUROPATHS EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES Academy Health Centre Alfa Job Agency 4990 Dundas W 647-351-2533 – Dr. K. Caria and Dr. P. Gabryl 4984 Dundas W 416-234-1451 Covenant Group Ltd. – Premium Staffing 4917 Dundas W 447-660-4440 Royal York Massage Therapy and Osteopathy People Ready – for construction trades 5132 Dundas W 416-253-4434 – Dr. Hilary Chambers 4887 Dundas W 416-234-1707 Summit Natural Health Centre FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE – Dr. J. McKenzie, Naturopath 5133 Dundas W 416-236-7642 Welcome Health D1

14 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, FOOTCARE AND AROMATHERAPY Village Trattoria – Fine Italian cuisine 4903 Dundas W 416-236-2609 Elite Health Spa 5178 Dundas W 416-207-9800 Infracare (Socks & Health Products) 4889 Dundas W, Unit B-10 416-305-6592 FISH & CHIPS TaiJi Health Centre 4864B Dundas W 416-231-3288 John’s Fish ‘n’ Chips 5090 Dundas W 416-231-3474

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS PIZZA Encouraging Expression 4947A Dundas W 416-239-2030 Mamma’s Pizza 4986 Dundas W 416-231-4545 Via Napoli 4923 Dundas W 647-348-6612 VISION Balance – for blind adults 4920 Dundas W, #302 416-236-1796 PUB FARE Beer N Wings 5164 Dundas W 416-236-2627 Fox and Fiddle, Precinct 4946 Dundas W 416-207-9990 EDUCATION, CONSULTING, INSTRUCTION, DAYCARE, TUTORING St. James Gate Irish Pub 5140 Dundas W 647-350-5140 Academy of Math & English 5101 Dundas W 416-242-9410 Tessie McDaids Irish Pub 5078 Dundas W 416-207-1111 Cirillo’s Culinary Academy 4894 Dundas W 647-430-8795 Via Napoli 4923 Dundas W 647-348-6612 Growing Tykes Learning Centre 5150 Dundas W 416-575-3044 Hepworth & Associates – Elder Life Planning 5048 Dundas W (Vibe Centre) 416-399-2673 THAI / JAPANESE & KOREAN CUISINE Mathnasium 4910 Dundas W 647-920-8019 Cho Dang Soon Tofu 5130B Dundas W 416-234-1161 Star Business Coaching & Training 4953 Dundas W, #105 416-233-4189 Gohyang Korean Restaurant 5096 Dundas W 416-231-6660 Supperworks Meal Preparation 4868 Dundas W 416-354-2220 I Love Sushi – all you can eat Japanese 4944 Dundas W 416-236-5400 The Music Studio 6 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-9268 Insadong Korean Restaurant 4941 Dundas W 416-746-0777 Trusted Instructors Driver Education Centre 5142 Dundas W 416-879-6445 Korean Restaurant 4925 Dundas W 647-343-7638 The Passion Centre – career & life coaching 5048 Dundas W (Vibe Centre) 647-207-4207 Ikkoi Japanese Family Cuisine 5084 Dundas W 416-233-2727 Willowbrae Childcare Academy 4975 Dundas W 647-963-5437 Toji Sushi 5088 Dundas W 647-348-8654 IMMIGRATION SERVICES Immigration Partners International 4920 Dundas W, #206 416-232-9339 TAKE-OUT Ah So – “Sushi to go” at Rabba’s 4869 Dundas W 416-234-0609 INSURANCE Ali Baba's 4928 Dundas W 416-690-1026 Brian McGowan Insurance Brokers Inc. 4894 Dundas W, #200 416-236-8282 Chinese Food Gallery 5138 Dundas W 416-236-3838 Horizon Insurance Brokers Ltd. 4941 Dundas W 416-239-2988 Galata Cafe 5122 Dundas W 647-351-4888 The Co-Operators, Medium Rare 10 Burnamthorpe Rd 416-231-1500 Lola Macanowicz Insurance & Financial Services 5048 Dundas W 416-234-2777 Miss Natalie's Tropical Cuisine 5118 Dundas W 416-260-9444 State Farm Insurance 4891 Dundas W 416-237-1757 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 SALES & MARKETING Clapperton Munro Law 4888 Dundas W, #100 416-443-1200 ex.202 Aldert Chemicals Ltd. 4889 Dundas W, #5 416-236-4222 Dhaliwal & Dhaliwal LLP - Barristers & Solicitors 4953 Dundas W, #106 647-928-8506 Heinemann Electric / D.T. Shaw Co. Ltd. 5150 Dundas W, #306 416-231-2706 Direct Action Legal Services 5142 Dundas W 416-503-9393 Mock Marketing & Sales 4953 Dundas W, #101 416-234-2790 Heakes Housley Law Office 5150 Dundas W 416-249-2237 Neo-Traffic 5048 Dundas W 416-815-7570 Kns Legal Services 4891 Dundas W 647-341-8666 Medhekar, Archana – Barrister & Solicitor 4889 Dundas W, #2 416-977-4204 SENIORS LIVING Miroutenko, Oksana – Barrister & Solicitor 4920 Dundas W, #305 416-234-9555 Tapestry At Village Gate West 15 Summerland Tce 416-777-2911 Pratt, Thomas W.G. – Barrister & Solicitor 4889A Dundas W, #4 416-239-6811 The Seniors Store 4974 Dundas W 416-231-1300 Schneider, Manfred S. – Barrister & Solicitor 4920 Dundas W, #301 416-233-3232 Starkman 5146 Dundas St W 416-236-1053 SPORTS Sultan, Mak – Barrister & Solicitor 4891 Dundas W, #1 416-237-1984 F45 Training Etobicoke Central 4922 Dundas W 416-807-3475 Tyron Crawford, Lawyer & Notary 4945 Dundas W 416-760-8118 Kaizen Pilates 4955 Dundas W 416-207-0404 Sunburst Yoga 5128 Dundas W 647-544-3340 PHOTOGRAPHY True North Hockey Canada – adult league 4920 Dundas W, #304 416-231-8642 Helium Video 5048 Dundas W 416-460-9881 MKG Photography 4953 Dundas W, #104 905-609-2030 TAXIS, TRANSPORT Etobicoke Taxi 4891 Dundas W, #1A 416-252-7777 PHOTOCOPIES, PRINTING Reprodux 5050A Dundas W 416-231-9203 TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS The Printing House 5120 Dundas W 416-231-3303 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 Active Journeys Inc. (backpacking & biking) 4891 Dundas W, #4 416-236-5011 PLUMBERS The Luxury Travel Agency 4953 Dundas W 416-789-3271 Ext 321 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 Village of Islington Business Excellence Centre (VIBE) 5048 Dundas W 416-234-8423 Mount Sinai Presbyterian Church 50 Royalavon Cr 416-767-7985 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 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 #463 110 Jutland 416-231-2021

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