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ynthia Mulligan, Reporter, CityNews, has English, first in the Citytv library then briefly as a been part of the Citytv news team for over news writer at Breakfast Television. She “worked C 20 years. Her success and zest for life, in spite her way up”, as a camera person, videographer, of hurdles put in front of her, are an inspiration to reporter and anchor. Although she’s been a full us all. Just ask her about her job and her life as time reporter now for 12 years, this fall when a reporter, and her eyes light up with excitement Citytv launches its new 24 Hour CityNews and enthusiasm. Channel, Cynthia will be the morning anchor and reporter in the afternoon. “I love my job,” she says, “I love that I have a front window seat on the world as it happens, and I love “I’ll be able to report on the whole world in the that I get to meet new people every day.” first half of the day,” she laughs, “then zoom in on a specific story in the afternoon.” When asked about the most fascinating person she’s interviewed, Cynthia notes that it is usually Born in Montreal, Cynthia moved to Toronto in the person who never expected to be in the high school. Several years ago she moved to the spotlight that proves to be the most interesting. Beaches because she felt it would be a good place to raise her two daughters, now 7 and 11. She “I find all people fascinating,” she adds, “and I’m enjoys the “small village feel” of the community. a storyteller.” Although two of her favourite places are Kew Cynthia has always had a passion for journalism. Gardens and the Glen Stewart Ravine, she has a She began at Citytv following graduation at special affinity for the water and the rocks along McMaster University with an Honours degree in the waterfront near Beech Avenue. continues on page 7... Beaches | life August/September 2011 5 Award for Publication Excellence Beaches Living Guide is awarded with the 2011 APEX (Award for Publication Excellence) for the 5th consecutive year!

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6 Beaches | life August/September 2011 continued from page 5... keeping up her regular exercise routines.

For the past two years, Cynthia has battled breast The Beaches community, the teachers at her kids’ cancer. During that time she often found herself school, neighbours and other parents, all reached out drawn to the water, where she’d sit on the rocks and and offered support. “I learned to ask for help”, she watch her children play. adds, “and to receive it”. When asked about what she learned from the experience, “I used the water a lot to find peace,” she says, “Have less and live more.” This she explains. “I would sometimes walk new philosophy has led her to downsized all day along the boardwalk to soothe “Have from a larger house to a smaller one closer my soul.” to the water and the boardwalk, so she can have less work and have more time Cynthia was determined to fight back Less, to enjoy with her daughters and all the and get healthy again. “I couldn’t people she loves. change the diagnosis,” she tells us, “but Live I could change the way I handled it.” The Gemini nominated reporter is also Her treatments, which included both an active volunteer in the community. radiation and chemotherapy, are over More.” Cynthia dedicates her time to various now, and she’s anxious to put it all causes and charities including the Run for behind her and start a fresh new chapter the Cure and the Canadian Breast Cancer in her life. Throughout her treatments, she Foundation, which awarded her the Voice of never missed one day of work. the Foundation Award this year for her outstanding contribution as a public speaker. “I feel great”, she says, “I ran 7 km this morning!” Cynthia has always eaten well and excised often, Her blog, “Kicking Cancer”, is now complete, but now she believes even more in healthy eating and interested readers can find it at CityNews.ca.

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14 Beaches | life August/September 2011 Parks Canada Turns 100 Years Young Know your parks. If you plan a visit, it will be a lifetime experience you will remember forever. Parks Canada was the world’s first national park and national historic site service. It serves to protect and preserve natural and historic treasures. There are currently five national parks and two marine parks in Ontario:

Bruce Peninsula National Park of Canada national park in Ontario, protecting 1,878 square km In the heart of a World Biosphere of an ecosystem that features boreal forest and Lake Reserve, the 'Bruce' is a place of Superior shoreline. global significance. The rugged cliffs of the park are inhabited St. Lawrence Islands National Park of Canada by thousand year old cedar Established in 1904 as the first trees, overhanging the crystal Canadian national park east of clear waters of Georgian Bay. The park has an array of the Rockies. Conceived in the habitats from rare alvars to dense forests and clean lakes 1870s, St. Lawrence Islands which form a greater ecosystem. is rich with complex natural and human history. The park is Georgian Bay Islands National Park of Canada situated in the heart of the Thousand Islands. From Honey Harbour to Twelve Mile Bay in southern Georgian Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area Bay, spectacular landscapes, time- More than 70 species of fish worn rock faces, diverse habitats inhabit the near-pristine waters and the rugged beauty of the of Lake Superior, the largest fresh Canadian Shield. These islands water lake in the world. Gulls, are accessible by boat only. Beausoleil offers tent herons, eagles, and pelicans camping, overnight and day docking. feed in these waters. Aboriginal presence in this area dates back at least 5,000 years and Point Pelee National Park of Canada continues to the present day. A lush Carolinian forest oasis at Canada’s most southern point on Fathom Five National Marine Park of Canada the mainland. The park resounds The underwater of the Niagara with migrating song birds in the escarpment in Georgian Bay spring, hums with cicadas in the preserves a rich cultural legacy summer, flutters with Monarch that includes 22 shipwrecks and butterflies in the fall and is a peaceful place of reflection several historic lightstations. The in the winter. rugged islands of the park are a reminder of the impressive lakebed topography found Pukaskwa National Park of Canada beneath the waves. Pukaskwa's beauty is revealed in its vistas of Lake Superior and To learn more about all of Canada’s National in the rugged, landscape of the Parks, locations, history, nature and to plan a trip, Canadian Shield and northern visit parkscanada.gc.ca forest. The only wilderness Beaches | life August/September 2011 15 Food talk It's Peachy Corny Time!

Cheeky Corn and Perfect Peaches Corn and Peach Salad – Two of Ontario’s Best! • 3 peaches, cut into pieces Corn is truly a North American food. It first was • 5 ears of corn, boiled or grilled, grown in Mexico and South America, then made its then sliced off the cob way north. In Europe, eating corn, especially corn • 2 limes on the cob, is a relatively new custom imported • 3-4 tablespoons of virgin olive oil from North America. It is usually thought of as animal feed! • 1 jalapeno (optional) • ½ a Vidalia or purple onion There are many varieties of corn. Maize is what • Sliced buffalo mozzarella animals usually eat. Sweet corn is what we enjoy fresh on the cob or as canned or frozen niblets. • Shredded basil leaves (7-8) • Chopped cilantro Peaches and Cream is a favourite, with white and yellow kernels. Other varieties include Miracle, Combine the virgin olive oil with the juice Kandy Korn, Earlyvee, Escalade, Silver Queen, from the two limes. Pour over the remaining Phenomenal and Seneca.. ingredients and let sit for at least one hour. Salt to taste. Corn is very healthy, rich in folate and high in fibre, Vitamin C, niacin and thiamine.

Enjoy corn all summer, grilled on the BBQ with husks on. (Be sure to remove silk and soak the corn with husk on in water for 10 minutes then roast for 15 minutes). Try corn mixed with another Ontario favourite – peaches, a great source of Vitamin A and C.

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20 Beaches | life August/September 2011 ...continued from page 19 Beaches Living asked residents for their favourite “CNE” memory. What’s yours?

y favourite memory as a small boy was the fishpond – MI always caught something!

loved driving the boats that actually sat in water. I really thought I was making them move! oing to the annual CNE Grandstand show to see The Monkeys. I There were four of us girls and we screamed our heads off. G nce I won a great big stuffed bear. Yes, I actually won! I tossed a quarter into a dish and it actually stayed . s a child, the annual five chocolate bar bag from the food O building was my favourite memory for several years. Getting A y mother, born in 1929, grew up in the Toronto area. She five at once was four more than I ever got at once during the rest used to talk fondly of how she looked forward to going to of the year ! M the CNE each and every summer. As a "country girl", the big draw for her father was all the new agricultural innovations. No doubt, osing my wallet without any ID and only $5 in it - when I went given my Mother's "late-life romances", she enjoyed checking out to the lost and found there it was – with the $5. L the boys from the big city.

robably the most lasting memory was when I went to the CNE he Ex showed me how different my parents were – with and Bob Hope was entertaining at the Grandstand. P Tmy mom we did a few rides, ate our home made lunch at the Band Shell and did the buildings. With my dad, we packed absolutely LOVED the bumper cars, what a feeling of power as nothing, ate candy floss and hot dogs, rode all the rides and never a young boy. I went near the buildings.

eeing Supertramp – the big video screen and ne year I helped our local garden club listening to the music and feeling great. S Odesign a window box for the CNE flower show. Everything bloomed the day have some horrifying memories of rides, such as a ride that of the competition and we won first prize! Iturned me upside down and I lost all my change.

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"The four water treatment facilities in Toronto are: 1. The R C Harris Water Treatment Plant in The Beach 2. The R L Clark Water Treatment Plant in South Etobicoke 3. The F J Horgan Water Treatment Plant on Copperfield Road int he East End 4. The Island water Treatment Plant on Centre Island."

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22 Beaches | life August/September 2011 Stay stylish in August. Take advantage of fabulous summer cottons, breezy linens and bright August accessories that work so well in hot weather with more casual dressing. Whether at work or around the barbecue, here's how to stay cool and look Style cool through the rest of the summer:

1. Bright, even neon colours. You can't go wrong 8. Jumpsuit/rompers for the "under 30" set, in soft with a skirt, shirt, beads, even a scarf in orange or natural fibres. Wear with gladiator sandals. persimmon. 9. A bandeau (strapless and fitted) sundress in a bright 2. Gladiator sandals. Some even wear the straps colour, mini, maxi or midi length for a summer wrapped as high as their knees. evening. Some feature twisted and ruched details. 3. Summer dresses are hot, especially those with 10. Ankle-cropped pants in all colours for women; large floral and fruit prints, reminiscent of the men are wearing light colour chinos with the 1950s. cuffs down, neatly pressed for work, or in a tight roll for a more casual look. 4. Oversized white shirts for men and women as well as tailored white blouses, crisp or flowing in 11. Woven necklaces and bracelets: soft Indian cotton. inspired by beach and surfing culture, these 5. Summer hats for men and women, especially the add interest to any "fedora" in cotton or straw. Sun hats are brimmed, but outfit. Make your own dress-up for a summer wedding women are wearing by braiding together the “fascinator” , as inspired by the Royal Wedding. various sizes of ropes 6. Khaki pants or shorts, loose or skinny style, go and a favourite with anything. string of beads. 7. White skinny jeans with a flowing neon top, add a cropped jacket for a more formal look.

Canada's First Flag Waving Hot Spot!

This July 1st, Beaches residents and businesses participated in helping make our neighbourhood Canada's first flag waving hot spot. We "waved & mapped" over 200 Canadian flags (doubled from 2010).

Thanks to everyone who put the Beaches on the map. Spread the word – continue to add your flags to the map. Let's make our hot spot Update really sizzle. Map your flag at beachesliving.ca/mapit Beaches | life August/September 2011 23 7 Day Eastern 7 Day Southern 8 Day Caribbean Caribbean Sailing Caribbean Sailing from New York $379* $449* $949* Expedia CruiseShipCenters The Beach 2255A Queen Street East 647-352-6111 [email protected]

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Biz talk Google Apps & Your Business – a Virtual Match ore and more, businesses are trading in their servers and hard drives for a more "global" solution. Many computer/software companies are offering M"virtual space" for your documents. This allows you to acces your files anywhere in the world that has an internet connection. Google has become a serious contender in this virtual world with Google Apps.

1. Ditch Attachments – With Google Docs everyone is work from anywhere. You can also view and edit your editing the exact same document, there is no need to docs from smart phones. send attachments back and forth. 4. Shrink Your Inbox – Gmail groups messages and 2. Share Collections Instead of Files – Rather their responses into conversation threads, keeping the than individually sharing each file, share the entire responses to messages with the original message. collection. Each time you make a change to a doc 5. Replace mass email requests for information – within the collection, your editors and viewers will Use Google Forms to efficiently collect information instantly see the change. from employees and customers. Surveys can be written 3. Works from Anywhere – Sync your calendar and and distributed to unlimited people in minutes and mail with your smart phone or tablet so that you can the data is collected instantly and summarized in a Google Spreadsheet. 24 Beaches | life August/September 2011 Helpful Apps 5when you are on the road or vacation

AroundMe by Attorno A Me S.R.L. [Free] Flashlight by y John Haney Software [Free] Find out information about your surroundings. Bring light into your life. The brightest, practical and AroundMe quickly identifies your position and allows easy-to-use flashlight for your smartphone or mobile you to choose the nearest bank, bar, gas station, device. hospital, hotel, movie theatre, restaurant, supermarket, and taxi. For every listing you can choose to see its FlightTrack by Mobiata [$4.99] location on a map, view the route from where you are, Track flights with zoomable maps or get real-time add the information to your contact list or even email departure info, delays and gate numbers at a glance. the information to a friend. With full international coverage you can track all your flights worldwide including cancellations and Navfree GPS Canada by Geolife Ltd. [Free] alternate flights. Navfree is a completely free navigation app with no additional monthly charges. It uses map data created SkyView Free by Terminal Eleven LLC [Free] by a community of thousands of users around the Where will the Sun rise and set today? Is there a Full world. This means as the community grows so does Moon tonight? Where is the Big Dipper? What is the the quality of the map data. name of that bright star? What are some fun facts about Navfree features onboard maps that are stored directly these objects? SkyView is a powerful and easy-to-use onto your device so there is no need for a constant App that answers these questions and more. Simply data connection whilst driving. It also allows you to point the camera to the sky, tap on what you see and browse maps any time anywhere without paying for discover really neat things about these sky objects. data connections. Also, benefit from no additional SkyView Free helps you find stars, constellations, roaming charges when abroad. Receive free latest map and satellites. Type the name of the object and then updates monthly. Also available for USA, Mexico, simply follow the arrow until it UK and Austria. appears in the camera view. Remember, use common sense when using any GPS Check out SkyView Premium for device. They are machines and can lead you astray. even more amazing features.

Beaches | life August/September 2011 25 Secret my Beaches Spot

I love sitting here listening to the waves crashing over the rocks, it's a tranquil feeling and you can escape the craziness that is the city. This is definitely My Secret Beaches Spot. Natalie J.

If you can tell us where the Secret Beaches Spot photo was taken, you could win a $25 gift certificateto Casa di Georgio Restorante, 1646 Queen St. E. Submit your answer online at beachesliving.ca/ secretspot by September 10, 2011.

Send us a photo of your Secret Beaches Spot with a brief description. If we feature it in Beaches|life you will receive $25 gift certificatefrom Casa di Georgio Restorante, 1646 Queen St. E. Submit your photo online at beachesliving.ca/secretspot.

Congratulations to Heather Harvey – June/July's Secret Beaches Spot winner. Here is one of the correct answers. "The spot is in Ashbridges Bay Park from the walkway facing the dock and the Ashbridges Bay Marina, looking towards the city. I walk my dog here every morning."

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26 Beaches | life August/September 2011 OPEN HOUSE Aug. 13, 20, 27 && Sep.Sep. 33 2 - 4 pm Kids

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Two stories will be published in Beaches|life magazine, October/November issue. There will be two age categories, up to 12 years of age and 13 to 16 years of age, with one winner from each group. Your story can be anything you did or learned during your summer holidays. A great opportunity to become a published author. Story submission requirements: A’DOR PARTY DESIGNS 1. 350 word maximum. A’DOR Designs is a business dedicated to working 2. Submission deadline: September 15 with your budget in organizing, Child’s Theme, Sweet Sixteen Parties, 3. Email to [email protected] Showers or an Outrageous Adult Parties Under a Tent 4. Include your name, age, grade in September Catered or Decorated. 2011 and school name. “We go the extra mile to ensure your dreams are created” 5. Include your parent(s) contact information. Your alternative is our fantastic 6. Include a photo to accompany your story. “PARTY IN A BOX’ “We bring your dreams to life” Dear editor, I just had the most awesome summer of my life! Visit our design site at adorpartydesigns.com It all started the day after school ended... or call us at 416-686-0217

Beaches | life August/September 2011 27 Keeping Your Home Safe & Secure when you're away or at night

ust imagine. You come home after work or The Safe Door System is a metal channel that can be a weekend away and you’re greeted by a easily installed on the edge of a door. It can be Jransacked home. Every year, over 200,000 installed in minutes and fits Canadians experience a break in. And in over 75% most standard size of the cases, the intruders came in by forcing open doors (and tailored a door. It costs Canadians each year, in replacing to fit any door). stolen goods, insurance rates, and worst of all, the experience is extremely unsettling. “It’s ten times stronger than a lock But most break-ins can be discouraged. The because the metal and answer? Make it difficult for the thieves. strike plate go hand in hand with each other,” “Thieves break in through the door because explains Safe Door it’s easy,” explains Richard Pinchuk, CEO of Systems CEO Richard Safe Door Systems. “They won’t go through Pinchuk. a window because breaking the glass is noisy and messy, and an alarm system The Safe Door System has only tells you that you have been robbed, been installed on thousands it doesn’t stop them from entering your of doors since 2003, with home.” no failure on record. It is sold through Home Depot The Safe Door System does exactly across Canada and recently that—it is a simple, economical and in the USA. Response has effective way to deter thieves from been terrific. Pinchuk and breaking in through an exterior Griffin have received letters door. It was developed 10 years ago from police departments across by the late Jim Griffin, who owned North America that testify to the and operated a door and window system’s effectiveness. Now that’s company in Toronto’s east end. a Canadian invention which has “My father saw so many break-ins truly made a difference! that he thought that something had to be done about this, and For more information, visit there had to be a better way safedoorsystems.com to stop them, “ says Griffin’s son, Jamie, who now runs References: The Safe Door System, the company now known as The West End Times, and Jaimco Window and Doors. Home Depot.

28 Beaches | life August/September 2011 Best Friends Forever With children heading back to school, many parents ask, “How can I help my child make good friends?” Check out these tips for helping your child find friends, make friends and keep friends:

• Talk with your child about what makes • If your child really doesn’t want to go a good friend. “Good friends want to to a friend’s play date or party, let know about you, they don’t just talk them tell you why and respect about themselves.” Show them photos their decision. Children are of your friends and talk about why they very perceptive of situations are good friends. that don’t feel comfortable.

• Encourage them to find someone who • Let your children meet your shares the same interest, then set up a friends to see how it’s done. play date around that interest. Introduce them and encourage them to introduce themselves. • Arrange play dates but keep them under 2 hours with no more than 3 friends. Be • Let friendship available to see how things are going happen naturally. without interfering with their play. If Sometimes, there there seems to be a conflict then talk isn’t someone with your child afterward about it. suitable to be a friend. Never force it.

Beaches | life August/September 2011 29 Interior Design Studio & Showroom

Reopening end of July! The new studio and showroom will feature designer furniture, lighting and accessories. Owner Barb Herne is glad to be back after a two year absence due to a re in the building to continue doing what she is most passionate about " TO DO " list out of control? Interior design and consulting. Cabinetry/Counters Drywall repair/Painting Assembling Caulking/Grouting The details design team looks forward to working Windows/Doors And much more! with existing and new clients - our goal is to interpret your dream home with you and make it a BONDED & INSURED/EXPERIENCED EMPLOYEES reality. PROFESSIONAL, SAFE AND RELIABLE Visit: www.detailsforhome.com or drop by to say 416-445-8500 hello. www.mrhandyman.com 1006 Kingston Road. 416 694 7676

Join Beaches Living on Facebook Visit beachesliving.ca for upcoming local events. coming, going and on the move Welcome new neighbours Starbucks – 637 Kingston Rd Beaches Inspire Hair and Cosmetics – 2359A Queen St E On the move Beaches Financial Group – 976 Kingston Rd Belmonte Raw Food & Juice Bar – 1022 Queen St E Re-opening Desmond & Beatrice Bakeshop and Cupcakery Details – 1006 Kingston Rd – 750A Queen St E Honey’s Beestro & Bar – 2232 Queen St E Changing Hands Today’s Schwarma – 1721 Queen St E The Loop – 971 Kingston Rd Thank you and best wishes Olive & Olives – 779 Queen St E Beaches Fitness Facility – 1089 Kingston Rd Pert Lingerie – 1817 Queen St E Queen Crepe & Funnel Cake – 2199 Queen St E Ruby Eats Chef’s Pantry – 742 Queen St E

If you are opening a new business in the Beaches, moving, closing, or re-opening, let us know. We will add you to the list in our next Beaches|life magazine. Contact us at: [email protected] or 416-690-4269.

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