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MARCH/APRIL 2019 Volume 23 Number 2

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COVER STORY 21 Amy Sky & Marc Jordan: Partners in music,

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Editor’s Message: Stick-to-itiveness Finance: The economics of dating Emporium: Entertainment, products, food & drink Simply Tech: Books vs. Kindle

BODY & SOUL 26 You and your mattress: what you need to know 28 Better workouts with mind games

ACTIVE TRAVEL 30 Churchill, Manitoba: Northern frontier beauty 32 Prince Edward County: Sun, sand and spirits

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OUR MIND CAN PLAY TRICKS ON US. In this issue we have an article by Scott Leith about tricking our brains so that we view exercise as pleasurable. We now know that the brain is plastic, which refers to brain plasticity (Neuroplasticity), and that it has the ability to change throughout life. In addition to genetic factors, the environment in which a person lives, as well as the actions of each person, all play significant roles as it relates to plasticity.

There are three stages when Neuroplasticity occurs. At the beginning of life, of course, when the immature brain organizes itself. In the case of a brain injury, it can compensate for lost functions or maximize remaining functions. And, thirdly, the brain is always adapting throughout adulthood whenever we learn something new and memorize it.

As the decades pass, I don’t think that there are many of us who haven’t been concerned about the onset of dementia. This word is an overall term that describes a group of symptoms associated with a decline in memory, or other thinking skills, which are severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities.

I can’t seem to trick my brain, especially if it knows that there’s a delicious treat in the kitchen. If anything, it reminds me over and over that I might want to indulge my craving. That urgent desire, or longing for something, is what generally leads to addictions.

Kudos to anyone who has overcome an addiction. Treating drug and alcohol dependency often involves retraining the brain so that the addict’s biochemistry is rebalanced. But, the old neural pathways (the links between addiction and pleasure) are still there.

We rely on willpower when it comes to exercising, dieting, saving money, overcoming procrastination, or quitting drinking or smoking.

But what is willpower? Many of us believe that we might improve our lives if only we could harness this mysterious quality. Practicing selfcontrol in the moment is the best definition that I could come up with.

However, making a ‘commitment’ to something, is being psychologically attached to that goal, along with the intention of sticking with it for the long haul. It all comes back to our brain, and how we can navigate its plasticity for a new way of thinking – and doing.

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TILL DEBT DO YOU PART Looking for love in all the wrong places?

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Some debt is considered worse than others. The Finder survey found that payday loans were viewed as the least acceptable form of debt. More than 58 per cent of Canadians said that if they found out that their partner was carrying this type of liability, then it would be a deal breaker for them.

Pay day loans have notoriously high interest rates, and are often used as a last option to get funds.

Other types of debt that may have your love interest rethinking, also include credit card debt, and money owed to family and friends.

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While honesty is always the best policy, it’s never more important than when dealing with personal finances.

Acceptable debt

Angus Kidman is the editor-inchief at Finder and he says, “The uncomfortable truth is that the majority of Canadians are turned off by personal debt. Given so many people in relationships aspire to share finances, it’s not surprising that individuals view partner debt unfavourably. In saying that, not all types of debt are equal. Prospective partners are more likely to accept mortgages or business loans.”

These types of loans don’t evoke the same feeling as high-interest debts do. Mortgages or business loans are viewed as ‘good’ debt, as they relate to assets and the potential of increasing your earning capacity.

Indebted romantics

If you’re searching for love, and think that your debt might be holding you back, then your first step is to figure out how you are going to pay it down.

Make a plan to cut out the variable spending, and commit to the plan.

Also, sit down and have a serious talk about money with your love interest. If your debt is hindering your relationship, it’s better to find out now, rather than later. You may learn that they, too, have some debt issues that they haven’t been able to discuss, or that they’re very supportive. While honesty is always the best policy, it’s never more important than when dealing with personal finances.

“While it can be difficult to talk about debt, it’s important to have open and honest conversations about the state of your finances to minimize relationship friction,” says Kidman. “You should also have frank discussions about the level of debt you’re willing take on in the future, and the circumstances under which it’s acceptable.”

One of the most common reasons that couples split up has to do with their relationship with money. To get your new relationship off to a good start, it’s best to be open and direct, and make a plan to become debt-free. n

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There’s something tangible about a book – even the smell of it triggers our senses. However, if you’re an avid reader, and are always on the go, books can be very heavy.

Plus, they take up a lot of room (and weight) when packed in a suitcase.

Even if you have a tablet or an iPad, you might want to consider the allnew Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.

The Kindle Paperwhite is a compact, low-cost, high-resolution e-Reader that electronically stores thousands of books with an innovative display screen – you almost think that you’re reading from a paperback. It’s only 6.6 inches tall, 4.6 inches wide, 0.30 inches thick and weighs less than seven ounces, making it easy to hold in your hand, and slip into a large pocket, purse or knapsack.

A sight for sore eyes

Its six-inch, hi-res screen offers 300 pixels-per-inch resolution – the same as a standard photograph. The glare-free (almost) screen makes it a beach-worthy companion. If you read at night, it’s less likely to keep you awake after you turn off the lights due to E-ink display technology. This feature doesn’t emit the same type of blue light as you find on televisions and tablets, which, apparently, keeps you more alert. With a fiveLED manually adjustable backlight, you can comfortably read at night without additional light, and without disturbing your partner.

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type and the font size. The built-in dictionary is easy to use, plus the extended battery life requires less downtime for recharging and is ideal for a lengthy plane ride.

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The biggest improvement of the fourth generation of the Kindle Paperwhite is its new waterproof body. Previous models were toast if they got wet. Now that it’s IPX8-rated, it’d still work if it was soaked for an hour in two metres of fresh water – making it less of a worry when beaching it with the family.

The standard model now comes with 8GB of storage. You can store thousands of e-books on the device, and you can store Kindle e-books in the cloud for free. Millions of titles are available on Amazon, and many are free or cost less than $1, making it easier to discover new titles and authors. It’s important to note that Kindle still doesn’t support the e-Pub

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format, which is commonly found on other platforms and at public libraries, but you can store your own PDFs and select documents.

The new 32GB model includes more storage, and supports Audible.

While you can listen to audiobooks, it appears (at the time of publication) that files from Audible U.S. accounts currently work with this model. There isn’t an on-board headphone jack, but the new Paperwhite is equipped with Bluetooth, so you can connect to a wireless headset, a speaker or earbuds.

Kindle Paperwhite models are available with Wi-Fi, or Wi-Fi plus free cellular connectivity, which lets you download your books from anywhere for free. Prices start at $139.99 for the 8GB Wi-Fi model. n Greg Gazin is a syndicated tech columnist, blogger, podcaster (host and producer), and contributes to canoe.com, Troy Media and Active Life magazine. GadgetGuy.ca myhomepage.ca/activelife

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Amy Sky & Marc Jordan The law of attraction is working overtime

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Amy Sky Twilight Rose

Jordan says that he remembers that Sky was wearing a dress from the 50s and that she looked like a movie star. As a couple, and individually, the two have written chart-topper songs for pop royalty. They were married on December 31, 1987.

Influenced by singer/songwriters of the 70s, Sky wrote her first songs at the age of 13. Reba McEntire recorded If Only, written by Sky, on her album called Just a Little Love. Olivia Newton-John, Melissa Manchester, and Cyndi Lauper have all recorded songs by Sky, as did Heart, with whom Sky wrote Voodoo Doll and Cherry Blossom Road. A backup singer for Newton-John, Anne Murray, and Ronnie Hawkins, Sky’s musical journey began in Nashville. “When I played with Ronnie in Nashville, a lot of music business people came out,” says Sky. “I got a write-up in the Tennessean, and from there, was discovered by several songwriters.”

Along with playing the piano on her latest songs, Sky also plays with a cello quartet. “Music is the portal to spirituality for me,” says Sky. Jordan was immersed in music at a young age. His father, Charles Jordan, was a radio host, singer and cantor, “My dad loved the maritime folk songs, and those early records of Pete Seeger,” says Jordan.

“It was these initial influences that helped me later on when I wrote songs such as Rhythm of My Heart for Rod Stewart.”

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Amy Sky, Zoe Sky Jordan and Ezra Jordan, Koerner Hall, 2017

Initially, Jordan studied film at Brock University. He played at a number of iconic hippie coffee houses in Yorkville, including the celebrated Riverboat. He had his first hit in 1978 with Marina del Rey. As a couple, one of their first duets was a song written

by Jordan called Soul on Soul. Sky released it on her CD called Burnt By The Sun. “Right after we recorded it, Rod Stewart asked for permission to record it as a single, so we couldn’t release it as such,” says Sky. “But, it’s not too shabby when Rod Stewart covers one of your songs.”

The accolades and awards kept on coming, with Jordan winning a Juno for producer of the year (1994) for Waiting For A Miracle on the Reckless Valentine album. He won several ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) awards, and the first Canadian Smooth Jazz award for male vocalist (2005). Sky has won three SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) awards, an American Songwriting Award, a Canadian Smooth Jazz Award for best composition (2007), as well as three Juno nominations. Written by Sky and Eddie Schwartz, the song, Everything Love Is, won a Canadian Smooth Jazz Award for Best Composition (2007). myhomepage.ca/activelife

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ome 33 years ago, Amy Sky and Marc Jordan met in Los Angeles at the home of composer and songwriter, John Capek. Sky had recently moved there, and Jordan had been living in L.A. since 1977. “We were instantly drawn to each other,” says Sky. “I thought Marc was handsome, charismatic and extremely funny. We just never seemed to run out of things to talk about.”

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Marc and Amy, 1997

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Along with her music, Sky has had a successful live theatre run. As the lead in the Broadway play Blood Brothers (1996 and 1998) at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, Sky played the role of Mrs. Johnstone, the mother of seven children. “The story was about a poor, working class woman, whose husband left her when she got pregnant with her sixth kid, which were twin boys,” says Sky. “She gave up one of the brothers to a wealthy woman. The twins, played by the late David Cassidy and the late Michael Burgess, grew up on different sides of the tracks, before actually meeting.

It was what really launched my career.”

The Liv On Project was formed as an intimate partnership between friends, including Olivia Newton-John, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Sky. Newton-John’s sister, Rona, passed away suddenly from brain cancer, and Olivia wanted to write a song for her sister’s memorial service. “She asked me to write the song with her,” says Sky. “As we wrote, we realized that there were not a lot of songs that addressed loss and grieving. One of the biggest things about going through something difficult, is feeling alone. It is very healing to know that other people are on the same journey.”

Jordan, too, has branched out in various genres. In 2010, at the age of 62, he appeared in the movie, Score: A Hockey Musical, playing the part of Newton-John’s husband. “I thought I was auditioning to do the music,” says Jordan. “But the director thought I looked like the

husband – a nutty professor kind of guy. I had quite a few lines in the movie, but it was short takes, so I didn’t find it hard.”

The couple’s two children are also involved in music.

Zoe Sky Jordan (28), lives in Nashville and sings, writes and plays guitar. Ezra Jordan (25), is an alt-pop, R&B singer, as well as a songwriter and piano player. “I am also grateful to have two children who are funny and creative,” says Sky. “We really get each other.”

Committed to giving back, the couple supports causes that are near and dear to their hearts. Jordan, who is dyslexic, helps with related fundraisers. Sky advocates for CAMH and the Mood Disorders Association. “I have been vocal about living with mood disorders,” says Sky. “Most notably, postpartum depression, following the birth of both my kids.”

To stay fit, the couple enjoys cycling, hiking, swimming and practicing yoga together. Retirement is not in their foreseeable plans. In fact, Jordan has a new career hosting a radio show on Jazz.FM91 called Songs I Wish I Had Written. In addition, he is the chair of the songwriting department at Norman Jewison’s Canadian Film Centre, and plays gigs with the quartet, Lunch at Allen’s.

Currently, Sky is making a new CD with her husband, who is the featured guest artist. Jordan is releasing his 16th CD called Both Sides, recorded with the Prague Symphony Orchestra. The couple is also working on a Broadway musical called Fly High – a love story between a circus performer and a rock musician who are trying to make their world a better place. “I love my life; I love my wife; I love making music,” says Jordan. n ACTIVE LIFE

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Today, shopping for a mattress can provoke similar anxiety.

On average, we spend one third of our day sleeping – so by the age of 75, that’s 25 years of sleeping, or 9,125 days. It’s doubtful that we give as much thought to a mattress purchase, as we do to a vehicle.

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Novosbed Inc. launched Logan & Cove. Once you start searching, there’s a great deal of competition.

U.S. in 2014, according to Nicole Tapscott, Vice President and General Manager of Casper Canada.

Co-founders of Endy, Mike Gettis and Rajen Ruparell, set out to create a sleep company by Canadians, for Canadians – one that would offer comfort, quality and convenience.

“We took an outdated business model and cut out the middle man,” says Mark Kleyne, Digital Marketing Manager for Novosbed. “We sell direct to the consumer and control all channels of communication.”

MAKING IT EASY

CRADLING CONSIDERATIONS

Buying a mattress was referred to as a dull shopping experience, and Casper wanted to modernize it with simplicity and transparency. They rolled out their mattresses here, shortly after launching them in the

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Both Endy and Casper promote an open-cell foam, which they claim is temperature neutral and reduces motion transfer. Below the open cell layer of foam, Endy has two additional layers of foam of varying

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then decide on the one that you’ll be lying on for the next 10 to 15 years.

All these bed-in-a-box products come with a 90- to 120-day trial period.

“We know that it can take some time to adjust to a new mattress,” says Sarah Feldman, Director of PR and Communications for Endy. “So, we give customers 100 nights to have it in their sleep environment.”

If you don’t like the mattress after the trial period, all companies say that they recycle or donate them to local charities.

LOGAN & COVE

EXPANDING CHOICES

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densities. Casper claims to include a support foam framework that contours to each area of the body for pressure-relieving support.

What’s true about both of these options, is that the top layer of foam does cradle the body and helps to reduce pressure on sensitive areas.

However, depending upon your age and weight, getting out of that cocooned position isn’t so easy, nor is the mattress firm enough to support you when rolling over or attempting to get up. The profile of these mattresses is generally thinner, ranging between eight and 12 inches in depth. Measure the height of your frame, as well as the foundation and the mattress that you choose, to determine if you can sit on the side of the bed, and get in and out easily.

Endy and Capser come in a box

about the size of a hockey bag, and it’s quite fascinating to watch it grow after the shrink wrap has been removed. Unlike Casper and Endy, the Logan & Cove brand is a spring and memory foam hybrid. They have added a heat dissipating gel memory foam, as well as silk and eucalyptusderived fibres, to help with natural temperature regulation. Not many hybrids are delivered in a box, so this one is larger and the full length of the product. Plus, the depth of this mattress is 14 inches.

TRIAL AND ERROR

While all name-brand mattresses come with a warranty, it’s difficult to determine what you might like, even if shopping in a bricks and mortar store. You may lie down on half a dozen for a few minutes, and

The split (two-piece) box spring/ foundation, used for a king-size bed, often creates a hump in the middle, and this gets worse as the mattress ages. Endy does not offer support frames at this time, but Casper offers an engineered, solid wood foundation, with perfectly spaced slats, that provides optimal support and eliminates this problem.

Novosbed carries other bed-ina-box products, but found that their Logan & Cove brand appealed to a more-mature market because of its hybrid construction. However, their first release proved to be too firm for some, so they recently added a medium/plush alternative. Casper now offers three options, and both Casper and Endy are adding to their bedding line-up with pillows and linen.

“As we age, it’s important to consider a mattress with strong support that has the right amount of pressure point relief around your hips and shoulders,” says Kleyne.

“This will ensure proper spinal alignment, which is imperative for a continued, rejuvenating, sleep.” n

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Mind Games

BY SCOTT LEITH

ALL-OR-NOTHING THINKING

s your body’s command centre, the brain sends messages to your muscles to tell them to move.

It also moderates our mood, energy levels and motivation. When it comes to exercising, your brain is the most important body part, and it could be tricking you into avoiding exercise.

MIXED MESSAGES

During an intense workout, your brain may read the experience as painful, which can translate into negative, or irrational, thoughts. After the tenth burpee (squat thrust) or 20 minutes of hot yoga, your brain may send you a message to quit. Then, when you want to do the exercise again, your mind might intervene and invent reasons to avoid the anticipated discomfort.

If your brain is telling you to avoid the suffering of working out, you’re more likely to skip it.

After a tough workout, you may think that exercise sucks. If you’re watching what you eat and don’t see immediate results, you may say that diets don’t work. It’s okay to not like some forms of exercise, but it doesn’t have to mean that you dislike them all.

The trick is to realize when you’re

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generalizing, and bring you brain back into line.

Mind games are often used by those who are adept at pursuing a desired goal. Whether you’re motivated to run a marathon, embark on a new career, or are committed to improving your relationships, you want your brain to experience the pleasure of success.

MASTER YOUR MIND

It’s easy to recognize your brain’s negative reactions, and it’s just as easy to shift your mind for a more positive response. Our mind plays tricks on us. We may react with alarm if we see, what we think is, a snake, and then it turns out to be a stick. We may see our own reflection in a window at night and jump back as if it’s an intruder.

Our minds are trained to question these emergency messages, and, if necessary, override them. When we

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take a second look, and see it for what it is, we are filled with relief.

The same school of thought applies so that you can disarm irrational thoughts that sabotage exercise – you just have to take another look.

EMOTIONAL REASONING

Everyone falls for this at some stage – you fool yourself into believing that whatever you’re feeling must be true.

Perhaps you considered joining a fitness class, but your emotions tell you that people will judge you, so you decide not to go. The key is to push past your emotions to a more logical, goal-focused approach. Learning to question your feelings is not just the key to success as it relates to fitness, but it’s the foundation of true emotional intelligence. n

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Trick your brain for better workouts

If you splurge on fast food, it doesn’t mean that you’ve completely sabotaged your diet. Nor does it mean that you can’t achieve your fitness goals, if you’re not available to workout five times per week. This type of all-or-nothing thinking leaves you feeling inadequate. Instead of dwelling on what you didn’t achieve, refocus on what you actually did.

Anything that you do towards improving your quality of life, is a step in the right direction.

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CHURCHILL, Manitoba More than the land of the polar bears

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ARTS AND CULTURE

In 2017, international artists were invited to Churchill as part of the Sea Walls Festival, which was initiated to protect the world's oceans. A total of 18 murals were painted on buildings throughout the town. One mural was painted on a plane wreck found along the 30-kilometre length of Churchill’s drive-able road. The sleeping polar bear depicted on the polar bear holding facility is also a must-see. This facility was built in the 1980s as part of a program to protect residents and prevent the killing of problem bears.

At the Itsanitaq Museum, you will find a comprehensive collection of historical artifacts dating back to the Pre-Dorset culture (1,700 BC), as well as contemporary Inuit art depicting daily activities of the north. A stuffed polar bear provides an intimate perspective of the size of their teeth and claws.

Gift shops are filled with northern novelties, including fur lined moccasins and Inuit art. At the Northern Store, you can buy everything from food items to snowmobiles. myhomepage.ca/activelife

Photography, (top) Travel Manitoba; (left) Churchill Northernn Studies Centre

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ocated on the west shore of Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba is known as the polar bear capitol of the world. It is here that approximately 1,000 of the world's largest land predators make their annual migration.

In the fall, they congregate amongst the Krummholz trees, wetlands and moon-like rock formations on the edge of the Hudson Bay, and wait for the ice to become thick enough so that they can venture out to hunt for seals before returning to land again in the late spring. In order to keep the streets of Churchill safe, polar bear guards keep watch around the perimetre of this town to deter any bears that may have lost their way.

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Mural on polar bear holding facility

Gift shop in Churchill

Frontiers North Adventures tundra buggy, polar bear on the right

IN ALL ITS GLORY

Photography, Kate Robertson; (Arctic fox and kayak with Belugas) Churchill Northern Studies Centre

NORTHERN FASCINATIONS

Located approximately 2,000 kilometres north of Winnipeg, and just below the Nunavut border, winters in Churchill are long – lasting approximately eight months. When the ice in the Churchill River starts to move again come spring, the tundra comes alive with arctic wildflowers, and animal and bird migration.

Churchill is uniquely positioned on the corner of three biomes – marine, boreal and tundra. As a result, it’s possible to view the flora and fauna particular to each biome within a very small area.

At the Churchill Northern Studies Centre, visitors can take part in an amazing learning adventure. At this comfortable, 84-bed facility, you will share space with active-research scientists. One of their most popular adventures is a five-day Belugas in the Bay program. Churchill is the summer feeding grounds for more than 3,000 belugas – the largest population in the Arctic. Kayaking with these charming, talkative whales, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Also at the centre, you can discover a birding hotspot, where more than 250 species of birds nest, or pass through on their yearly migration.

You might see hundreds of snow geese, as well as such rarities as Ross’s Gull and the Bohemian waxwing.

Kayak with beluga

On the beach

TUNDRA TREKKING

With Frontiers North, you can take a ride in a heated tundra buggy along trails, through tidal flats and permafrost lakes. Expert guides share stories of northern life, in addition to tales about local bear personalities, including the mighty fighter called Scarface Victor, and Dance, so named because of his light-footed sparring maneuvers.

Keep your eyes open for arctic fox, hare and polar bears, as they return from their annual hunt on the sea ice.

After the long winter in Churchill, dog-sledding changes to dog-carting with the spring thaw. Charismatic musher, Dave Daley of Wapusk Adventures, takes you on a mile-long trail ride through the boreal forest with 28 enthusiastic huskies. Daley loves to share his heroic, life-anddeath, dog-racing stories.

To get a birds-eye view of the area, book a tour with Hudson Bay Helicopters. The pilot will point out local hangout spots for caribou, moose and bears.

Polar Bears like to rest, and conserve their energy, on the kelp beds.

Churchill is one of the best spots on the planet for aurora borealis (northern lights) viewing. Because it lies directly beneath the Auroral Oval in the Northern Hemisphere, there's auroral activity for more than 300 nights per year.

In addition to convenient flight access, the train from Winnipeg is set to re-open this spring. n travelmanitoba.com Kate Robertson can be contacted at kateflyingsolo@gmail.com

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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

BY CATHERINE DALEY

An island escape just east of Toronto

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rince Edward County (PEC) is known as that special gem that sparkles with art, food, wine and beaches on Lake Ontario’s northeastern shore. Enterprising people, with creative sensibilities, have turned the County into a wonderful destination in which to live, and to visit.

(Above) Waupoos Estates Winery Canoeing, Cruising Canoes

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The County is garnering a highly respected reputation for their award-winning wineries, craft beers and ciders. PEC received it’s DVA (Designated Viticultural Area) designation in 2007. Always known for the quality of its agricultural products, it's now the fastest growing region in Ontario with more than 40 wineries in the area, including Hillier Creek Estates & Winery, Waupoos Estates Winery and Sandbanks Estate Winery.

At Kinsip House of Fine Spirits, sip from a wide range of offerings, and hangout at the farm with its heritage hops barn and funky chickens. The County Cider Company has some of the best views in the area, as well as some of the finest cider.

At Littlejohn Farm, you can book accommodation for a unique farm-stay experience. Wine tours and workshops are also available. You might want to try; Butchery and an Introduction to Charcuterie. myhomepage.ca/activelife

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Painting at Point Petre

MAKING A SPLASH

This municipality in southern Ontario is best known for its beaches and towering limestone cliffs. Sandbanks Provincial Park is the most popular with its white sand beaches, sand dunes and clear blue water. North Beach Provincial Park is a smaller version, and there's no overnight camping at this location.

Located in the heart of Wellington, is Wellington Rotary Public Beach.

Here, parking is free and a boardwalk lines the beach.

ARTISIC EXPRESSION

Prince Edward County is a creative hotspot for artists of varied genres.

Painters, potters, jewellers, textile and glass artisans are inspired by the County’s rolling countryside, sandy beaches, and verdant vineyards.

Find one-of-a-kind art treasures on

The Arts Trail, the PEC Studio Tour and the Barn Quilt Tour.

Visit the inspiring sculpture garden at Oeno Gallery. The Sybil Frank Gallery features fine art ranging from landscapes to contemporary pieces.

Join a creative workshop or become an artist-in-residence at Spark Box Studio.

CALLING ALL BIRDERS

The Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) is a resting place for migratory birds working their way across Lake Ontario. The observatory is open to visitors in the spring and in the fall.

Point Petre Wildlife Conservation Area is also known as one of Canada’s best bird sighting areas.

Bird House City encompasses 100 miniature reproductions of local buildings. Take a walk on the 20 kilometres of maintained trails.

Historic walking tours of Picton are offered by History Lives Here Inc. The 1830 Macaulay House can be found in Macaulay Heritage Park, as well as the Church of St. Mary Magdalene (now a museum), and the beautiful Heritage Gardens. The home belonged to Reverend William Macaulay, son of a United Empire Loyalist, who donated most of the land on which Picton is now situated. A new escape room is to open soon at Macaulay House, and Graveyard & Gallow Tours are held at Macaulay Heritage Park during the summer months.

The Regent Theatre in Picton is a rare example of an Edwardian opera house. Toronto architects, Warrington and Page, transformed an 80-year old former warehouse into a movie theatre. It opened on November 2nd, 1918 and a ticket cost .25 cents. Further renovations made room for live theatre in 1922. Hard times led to the closure of The Regent in 1980, but it reopened in 1992 with a limited schedule.

Major renovations in 2010 included an enhanced sound system, digital cinema and comfortable seating.

A FOODIE'S PARADISE

Flame + Smith, in Bloomfield, embraces the exciting art of wood-fire cooking. Stella's Eatery and Jackson's Falls are both Indigenous-inspired restaurants. Chef Chris Byrne and Tamara Segal host forage- and plantbased pop-ups throughout the year.

Take a self-guided Taste Trail tour of sustainable farms, wineries, cafes and restaurants. In celebration of fine dining with prix fixe menus, Countylicious is held in April and November. n

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Home

ORGANIZATION

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iving in a decluttered home not only helps you to retrieve things with ease, but it also helps to clear your mind. The popularity of Tidying Up with Marie Kondo speaks volumes.

For some people, home organization is a methodical ritual, lovingly practiced. For others it’s a constant battle, bobbing above the waves of mounting stuff. Finding space for everything can be a problem, but it might have to do more with the way that your house, and closets, are designed.

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Don’t touch it yet

BY JANE LOCKHART

When we first visit a client’s home, we ask them not to tidy up in advance.

We want to see how they live, and what their house looks like when they aren’t expecting company. No one likes this request. Embarrassed glances are exchanged between the homeowners, and apologies are mumbled for the perceived mess.

It’s uncomfortable, but in order to fix it, it’s important to see how people use their space and what the issues are.

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Come up with a plan

After a review of the house, we need to assess where their storage is located, how it’s used, and whether we can improve on what already exists. Post-war homes that were built between 1945 and 1965 typically had three types of closets – a linen closet with shelves, as well as an entry closet and a closet in the bedrooms with a horizontal hanging bar under a shelf.

A broom closet was also common.

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Photography, Larry Arnal; (kitchen interior) Jillian Jackson

It all starts in the closet

WHEN PUTTING YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER, ADD CREATIVE DESIGN TO THE EQUATION, SO THAT YOU ACHIEVE ORGANIZATIONAL BLISS. – Jane Lockhart

we started to see pantries off the kitchen, a separate laundry/ mudroom, as well as larger closets in the bedrooms or small walk-in closets. Today, house plans maximize storage areas, but it doesn’t mean that you’ll feel organized.

Find unused space

Good design is the result of good planning. Therefore, every inch matters in a closet, or in a room that’s built for storage. When dealing with a closet, the designer will review which items that you wear most often, as well as whether you collect hats, scarves, jewellery, shoes, handbags, and the like. Some of these items will require different storage solutions. If you don’t wear dresses, perhaps you can get rid of the high rod, and double your space with two rods for shirts, jackets and pants.

Rod heights can be assessed based on your clothing items and the length of your pants when folded.

Light it up

If you can’t see what it’s in your closet, then it becomes the no-go zone. Older homes didn’t incorporate wiring for lighting, but there are other options.

Think of a brightly lit store and how easy it is to view the items. In my book, lighting is the number one solution for storage organization.

I like to install strip LED lighting under shelves. This way you can see everything without pulling it out.

Recessed, daylight-coloured, LED bulbs in the ceiling help you to see the true colours of an outfit. And, in walk-in closets, I like adding a gorgeous pendant light or a chandelier for a bit of glamour.

Drawers for your drawers

Drawers in closets are very accommodating, and help to eliminate extra furniture in your bedroom. Within the drawers, it’s helpful to have organizational trays and separations for your socks, knickers and other

intimates, so that you can see everything when you open it.

The same rules apply to the pantry, the broom closet, the laundry room and mudroom. Personalize your shelving and space requirements to accommodate all that you need and use. Do canned goods and spices have a dedicated place? Is there a space for the vacuum cleaner? Are there enough shelves in your rooms for books, toys and decor?

Happiness quotient

When factoring in all that you need, add some creative design to the equation so that you achieve organizational bliss. Happiness = space for all of your stuff. n Jane Lockhart, B.A.A.I.D., is a multi-award winning designer, author and television personality. Jane Lockhart Interior Design janelockhart.com

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MASTER Gardeners Volunteer organization offers valuable advice

Become a member

To enrol, go to mgoi.ca and connect with a group nearest you, and then join the Master Gardeners in Training (MGIT) program.

Sign up for the educational component and commit to the volunteer hours. Once you complete the program, you receive a certificate that designates you as a Master Gardener.

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Each program is somewhat different, but includes basic gardening education that provides a solid foundation for providing advice to other gardeners. MGITs are expected to complete their courses in two years.

The local coordinating committee decides what is required in order to maintain your Master Gardener designation. Activities must be information-oriented, and reflect the needs of the community. Each volunteer must contribute a minimum of 30 hours of service each year, which includes offering advice, writing articles or fact sheets, responding to requests made by the group, and helping with administrative duties, as well as giving garden clinics and demo’s, and providing horticultural information to hospitals, nursing

CANADA BLOOMS runs from March 8th to the 17th, and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer all of your questions. This group loves a challenge, so bring problematic plant parts, soil concerns and suspicious creepy crawlies to get help with your gardening dilemmas. mgoi.ca homes, YMCA, therapy programs, and the like. “As people become more interested in ‘greening’ the planet and their own properties, particularly growing their own vegetables, Master Gardeners will play a larger part in educating the public,” says Gallagher. “Receiving advice from someone who has been there, and done that, is what sets the program apart.” n

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master gardener is an extensively trained amateur gardener. First formed in 1985, and incorporated as a registered charity in Ontario in 1998, the Master Gardeners of Ontario Inc. (MGOI) are a passionate, and diverse, group. Today, there are approximately 750 fully qualified master gardeners in 38 groups in various communities across the province. Annually, they contribute over 38,000 hours to the public good in the form of current horticultural information. In short, this volunteer-driven organization is a valuable resource to anyone who has gardening questions, or a desire to learn more about gardening as a hobby.

Master Gardener Belinda Gallagher, owner of Hooked on Horticulture Consulting, is the Chair of the Lake Simcoe South Master Gardener group. When asked about her role, she says, “the main role of the Master Gardener continues to be that of educating the public, and while many members of the program garner great personal satisfaction from participation, providing advice on gardening is the key.”

Gallagher defines a Master Gardener as an individual who has some previous experience in gardening, enjoys gardening and enjoys teaching others.

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decked out with the newest features and finishes, but the positioning of this community is accessible to a plethora of amenities. Detached homes, on 50-foot lots, start in the mid $400,000s.

“We value quality – nothing is left to chance.” – ENZO DIGIOVANNI

CONNECTED URBAN COMMUNITY Milton has been waiting for the release of these park-side condos and towns. This master-planned community will feature a stunning collection of condominiums and townhomes, starting from the $400,000s. Escarpment views and tranquil urban gardens will enhance this little piece of heaven, and surrounding amenities offer everything one could need – or want.

YOUNG’S COVE Now open in Prince Edward County is the waterfront community of Young’s Cove.

Meticulously planned to take advantage of the natural highlights, bungalows and two-storey designs are priced from the mid $400,000s. In addition to 7,000 feet of shoreline, Young’s Cove abuts protected wetlands and hundreds of acres of natural forest. Here, residents are able to find comfort and serenity.

Inventory homes are also available in completed communities.

Gracious, open-concept designs are bright and airy.

PERSONALLY MOTIVATED Briarwood is dedicated to the inclusion of complementary housing styles in urban areas. From spacious singles, to condos and towns, they ensure that remarkable living spaces are created at price points that offer exceptional value.

“I am completely hands on, ensuring my personal involvement and my total commitment to quality,” says DiGiovanni.

“It’s in my DNA.” n

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M2M by AOYUAN INTERNATIONAL

By Catherine Daley hen translated, Aoyuan, means ‘olympic garden’.

Founded in 1996, Aoyuan International’s trademark philosophy is building healthy lifestyles.

As an international developer, with projects in China, Hong Kong, Australia, Vancouver and Toronto, their mission is to integrate residential real estate, with sports and recreational amenities. To date, M2M is the largest masterplanned community by this developer in Canada.

M2M is not only a two-minute walk from the Yonge/Finch subway, but it will have underground access to the

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future Yonge and Cummer subway stop. Replacing an outdated plaza, this infill community will encompass the full 8.6 acres, and will include 1,650 residences, a daycare, a community centre, and more than 180,000 sq. ft. of office and retail space.

WEAVING AN URBAN FABRIC

Recognizing the need for larger, family friendly suites, Aoyuan wanted to create a condo community that appealed to a wide range of buyers.

Not only will residents have the use of 30,000-sq.-ft. community centre,

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but exclusive outdoor areas will be designated as quiet, or active, zones.

These zones will be positioned over a two-level internal courtyard – ideal for reading, mediating or yoga. In addition to the two-storey fitness centre, the rooftop pool will offer spectacular city views. The project also includes a well-equipped work space with a boardroom for private meetings and presentations for those who prefer to work from home.

A public park and a public rightof-way will connect residents and adjacent neighbours with an east/ west pedestrian laneway off of Yonge Street, which, in turn, will be connected to a network of smaller scaled streets that wind throughout the M2M community.

Steps from the subway line and 24-hour transit, this Yonge Street location is truly a transportation hub, making it easy for those who have offsite destinations, including work, school and entertainment, as well as all that the city has to offer. Within this all-encompassing environment, M2M residents have access to onsite services, retail and recreational amenities. myhomepage.ca/activelife

Retail space and pedestrian laneways

FOCUSING ON LIFEST YLE INTELLIGENCE AND THE VALUES ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTHY LIVING PLANNING AND DESIGN

Toronto’s Wallman Architects had their work cut out for them, as it was Aoyuan’s mission to integrate M2M with the surrounding community, while giving it a distinctive presence.

An eight-storey residential podium will include much-needed shops and services on the western side of Yonge Street. A lower podium, with integrated townhomes, will directly face a park for a more intimate streetscape. Here, townhomes will include front patios and gardens that are in tune with the landscaped park.

On the exterior facade, ceramic materials will be embedded in glass for a translucent, textured appearance. The visually appealing technique, not only helps to maintain privacy, while still allowing for natural light, but it also strategically camouflages those levels that require mechanical equipment.

Working closely with one of Toronto’s top interior architecture and design studios, U31, Aoyuan was adamant about integrating natural elements into modern living spaces.

The healthy community concept ensures that maximum natural light is complemented with organic forms and materials for a serene, Zen-style environment.

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE

With more than 300 major residential and commercial properties in China, Australia and Canada, it’s important to the major players that Aoyuan communicates their healthy living and intelligent lifestyle values to the community at large. Part of this includes their direct involvement with local initiatives and sports teams, as well as engaging the public in realtime activities.

More than 600 people came out to the M2M Block Party that was held in a 9,000-sq.-ft. parking lot. Aoyan transformed the lot into a pop-up park and playground, with real grass, cedar trees and a variety of lawn games.

Complimentary yoga, Tai Chi and stretch classes were also offered.

And like their target market, young families and seniors were able to embrace the healthy living concept. n The model suite and sales office are now open at 5851 Yonge Street. m2mcondos.com / 416.901.2720

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THE LANDING AT LITTLE LAKE Waterfront condominiums in Barrie

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oming soon to Barrie is The Landing at Little Lake – an exciting new condominium project in one of Ontario’s fastest growing cities. These condos are situated close to the North Barrie Crossing and Hwy. 400.

The Landing is a unique, well-defined destination.

This condominium development offers purchasers the opportunity to enjoy waterfront living surrounded by nature. Situated amidst six-plus acres of wooded parkland on the shores of Little Lake, residents can enjoy fishing, boating and hiking within steps of their back door.

THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS “Historically, property growth in Barrie, and in Simcoe County, has been in the form of single-family, residential houses suitable for growing families,” says Mohamed Kader, spokesperson for The Landing Development Group. “But as the population has progressed from the need for larger homes to downsizing, many residents are eyeing Barrie as an ideal retirement destination.”

New home purchasers are completely taken with the location, along with the amenities of The Landing at Little Lake. In addition, they benefit from the proximity to shopping, restaurants, healthcare services, golf, and so much more, in this vibrant, ever-growing community.

LUXURIOUS LIVING The Landing’s seven storey building is constructed of steel and concrete. A total of 137 one- and two-bedroom suites (many with dens) are available, and include a balcony with unobstructed sight lines of the lake. In addition to living in a peaceful lakefront setting, the purchasers of a condo at

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The Landing will be able to enjoy an incredible 3,000-sq.ft. rooftop terrace. Here, residents can entertain, barbecue, or simply sit back and watch the sun set.

Other amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fully equipped exercise area, his and her change rooms, and a putting green, as well as an outdoor terrace, underground parking, and direct access to the lake and the park. Lockers come with each unit for convenient storage of snow tires, bicycles, golf clubs and the like.

A nearby, lake-side playground will prove popular when the grandkids come to visit. “We consulted with would-be buyers and listened to what they wanted to have on their wish list when considering an ideal condo purchase,” says Kader.

Suite features and finishes include nine-foot ceilings, brand-name stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, limestone flooring, superior sound-proofing, individual climate control and much more.

Condo units range in size from 661 to 1,155 sq. ft.

Pre-construction pricing starts from the mid $300,000s, along with a limited time offer to own for just 10 per cent down in the first year. Visit the sales centre for other special opportunities that are available for early purchasers at the Landing at Little Lake. n

CONTAC T INFORMATION thelandingatlittlelake.com / 705.719.9909 myhomepage.ca/activelife

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COTTAGE STYLE LIVING conveniently located close to amenities, shopping, restaurants, health care services, golf and more. Distinct architecture, beautifully designed suites with balconies, lake views and a new City of Barrie Park right on the water make The Landing at Little Lake a one of a kind location. Amenities include: rooftop patio, hot tub, indoor pool, exercise room, putting green, direct lake access, waterside lounge, underground parking, storage locker and more...

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THE DAVIS RESIDENCES Newmarket’s newest condominium community

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he Davis Residences, by Rose Corporation, is part of the first masterplanned, multi-family communities to come to Newmarket in a very long time. Part of the larger Bakerfield community, The Davis will be defined by its sleek, sophisticated urban design. Three towers will rise above a beautifully landscaped courtyard, and will include an exceptional collection of spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom suites.

Appealing to a wide range of new home buyers, The Davis is ideal for those who are looking to right-size, now that they’re retired or empty-nesters. For first-time buyers, this GTA location is a wonderful opportunity to get into home ownership, with easy access to the city.

With historically low rental vacancies, The Davis offers a variety of ownership opportunities.

AMENITIES GALORE Within a short walk, residents can experience a rich, full life. The intersection of Yonge Street and Davis Drive is a sought-after destination, with pedestrian-friendly boulevards, open green spaces, and a vibrant retail corridor.

It truly is at the heart of Newmarket, with reliable transit and a plethora of amenities on your doorstep – from fashionable shops and boutiques, to elegant dining, cafes, bistros, movie theatres, community centres and more. Upper Canada Mall, and the historic Main Street of Newmarket, are close by.

In addition to the GO station, other travel options include VIVA Transit, and access to highways 404 and 400, making travel into the city of Toronto a breeze, as well as weekend getaways to cottage country. Enjoy sailing, swimming, boating, cross country skiing and hiking, all close to home.

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Medical facilities in, and around, Newmarket are top notch, including the Southlake Regional Health Centre on Davis Drive.

AT-HOME CONSIDERATIONS Inspired lifestyle amenities are part of the extended community at The Davis. A sense of style welcomes you to the upscale lobby and lounge. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is easy with a yoga studio and a state-of-theart fitness centre. For larger gatherings, the fashionable party room is available to host family and friends, and includes a kitchenette and dining table. For your entertaining convenience, you can book a furnished guest suite for overnight guests.

When the grandchildren come to stay, there’s a Kids’ Club play space, a community park and the Haskett Park, which is located next to The Davis. At the end of an enjoyable day, relax on the rooftop terrace, while overlooking a beautifully landscaped courtyard.

One-, two- and three-bedroom suites are available.

All include a private balcony, along with expansive windows, for treetop views of the neighbourhood – and beyond. Spacious, open-concept interiors flow seamlessly from the living and dining areas to the kitchen. Master bedrooms include a sumptuous ensuite, and each suite is elegantly appointed with tasteful features and finishes. n

CONTAC T INFORMATION Now accepting registrations thedaviscondos.com myhomepage.ca/activelife

Aspire Higher Coming soon, The Davis is an inspired condominium on Davis Drive, close to everything great about uptown Newmarket. The urban vibe. The brand name shopping. The boutiques, cafes and galleries. An address with a sense of time and place. Your place. Welcome home to The Davis.

E L E G A N T O N E TO T H R E E - B E D R O O M C O N D O R E S I D E N C E S F R O M T H E $ 4 0 0 ’ S TO OV E R $ 7 0 0 T H E DAV I S C O N D O S .C O M All images are concept only. All prices are subject to change. E. & O.E.

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TWELVE TREES PEC’s newest waterfront community

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ituated on the shores of Lake Ontario in Wellington, Twelve Trees is being billed as Prince Edward County’s premium waterfront community.

Made up of a combination of boutique-style condominium suites and townhomes, this little piece of heaven combines an unsurpassed location with sophisticated architectural design.

Glass-railed balconies and terraces, as well as a roof-top patio, provide a bird’s eye view of parkland and the lake.

Within the community, residents have access to an elegant lobby, a sky-lit party room, a fully equipped fitness room, secure underground parking and manicured grounds.

A SOLID REPUTATION Building on a strong foundation of 60 years of excellence, Royalcliff Homes has created a lasting legacy. A dedication to uncompromising quality, as well as outstanding customer service, has awarded them an enviable reputation. They have been well-recognized by more than 3,000 buyers in Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, Aurora and other southern Ontario areas.

THE CONDOS Now available for pre-construction purchase, Royalcliff presents their exclusive collection of 36 Lake Ontario waterfront condominiums at Twelve Trees. Choose from 30 luxurious suites. Each space is meticulously designed with sleek, modern features. This boutique-style, threelevel building provides an intimate oasis with the indulgences of upscale living.

In order to take full advantage of the sweeping views, large windows and natural light were a high priority in

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the architectural design. The handsome, exterior facade complements the established neighbourhood in which it is a part of.

THE TOWNHOMES Gracious floorplans are evident on the six townhome designs. These homes possess a wonderful balance of charm and innovation. Spacious interiors provide oversized windows with park perspectives, private garages, and full, walk-out lower levels.

THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Prince Edward County is known for its artistic soul, its fabulous wineries and local history. The village of Wellington is a hot spot for tourists, with quaint boutiques, galleries, fine dining, beaches and boardwalks.

An extensive network of amenities are also available, as well as golf, water sports, live theatre, and the arts and millennium trails.

Meet friends for a coffee, or visit the historic library and farmers’ market. Come evening, explore a host of dining options, including East & Main, Pomodoro and the trendy Drake Devonshire. Enjoy a simpler way of life at Twelve Trees in Wellington. n

CONTAC T INFORMATION Twelve Trees is located at at 411 Main Street in Wellington, Ontario. royalcliffhomes.com / 613.969.2044 myhomepage.ca/activelife

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THE PORT OF NEWCASTLE A one-of-a-kind waterfront community

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he Port of Newcastle community, by Kaitlin Corporation, offers lakeside living, along with access to five-star amenities. Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, close to the historic village of Newcastle, the Harbourview Grand and Cape Cod Villa collections offer residents a maintenance-free condominium lifestyle.

“These homes are ideal for people who want to lead an active, social lifestyle,” says Gail Sayers, new home sales advisor for Kaitlin. “Residents are steps from a mile-anda-half-stretch of natural shoreline, as well as a full service 260-boat slip marina, trails for hiking, biking and crosscountry skiing, tennis courts, beach volleyball and a children’s playground.”

THE LIFESTYLE The 15,000-sq.-ft. Admiral’s Walk Clubhouse is at the heart of the community. It includes a fitness room (complete with cardio workout equipment and free weights), an oversized indoor swimming pool and hot tub, a party room with a bar and lounge areas, plus a billiards and games room, a private theatre, and a Wi-Fi-equipped business centre and meeting room. A social director coordinates a full schedule of recreational activities, which includes regular bridge and euchre nights, Friday night movies, live music and karaoke nights, in addition to fashion shows, afternoon teas, and special holiday events and celebrations throughout the year in the nearby marina lounge.

Along with the perquisite of living by the lake, residents have convenient access to modern urban amenities, including shops, services, cafes, restaurants, healthcare and schools, as well as skiing and golf. Toronto is only

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40 minutes away, and the future GO train station in Bowmanville will be a mere 10 minutes from home.

THE CONDOS Harbourview Grand consists of one-, two- and threebedroom suites (some with terraces) up to 1,922 sq. ft.

Luxury appointments, inside and and out, are offset by spectacular water front views and surrounding green space. Prices start at $344,990 and come with underground parking.

The Cape Cod Villa Collection offers larger two- and three-bedroom units up to 1,226 sq. ft., with nautically themed detailing and richly appointed interiors. Prices for a two-bedroom unit, with a pond view, start at $489,990.

Both condominium collections offer new home buyers a choice of four professionally coordinated interior finishing packages. Highlights include nine-foot ceilings in all living areas, granite or quartz countertops, quality cabinetry, deep soaker tubs and frameless glass showers.

“We have had a tremendous response to the Port of Newcastle, because it is one of the few remaining waterfront communities,” says Sayers. “So, whether people choose the sophisticated Harbourview Grand, or the boutique-style Cape Cod Villas, they can pursue an endless variety of activities and interests in a complete lifestyle community.” n

CONTAC T INFORMATION The Port of Newcastle Sales Centre is located at 90 Shipway Avenue in Newcastle.

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ROMA

An elegiac cinematic poem s I write this, Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma has been acclaimed to a remarkable level with 10 Oscar nominations, and another 140plus citations from critics’ circles and awards organizations world-wide.

By the time you read this, Roma will have churned through its awards season. At centre stage are the Oscars on February 24th. Roma is expected to compete with the other film tied for the nominations lead: Greek-born Yorgos Lanthimos’ wildly operatic The Favourite – an 18th century British history lesson.

No two films among Oscar’s eight best picture nominees could be more dissimilar. Their stories are radically polarized. The Favourite rips into the rich tapestry of the inept reign of Queen Anne, circa 1702 to 1714.

Roma weaves a quotidian tale of a middle-class family, focusing on the clan’s indigenous nanny, in Mexico City, circa 1971.

The contrast between the two films is true for tone, mood, pace, attitude, impact, subtext, raison d’etre, socio-political acumen, stark images, and the way each director handles emotional highs/lows. Yet, both are great films.

For me, though, Roma is the stunning and timeless masterpiece, while The Favourite is a bawdy entertainment that might soon be forgotten.

Cuarón is already a double Oscarwinner for directing and editing his space drama Gravity (2013). Hurrah, but what happens (or has happened) to Roma at this year’s Academy Awards will not change its place in cinematic history as an elegiac cinematic poem. Roma is already an outlier.

First, because it was produced by,

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Roma received 10 Oscar nominations. Mexican educator, Yalitza Aparicio, plays Cleo.

and shown on, Netflix, instead of by a Hollywood studio and screened in theatres. Second, because Cuarón photographed it in lambent blackand-white, instead of lurid colour.

Third, because his Spanish-language story is an intimate journey through personal memory, not a familiar English-language drama with a constructed plot.

Cuarón dedicates Roma to Lido, his own nanny of indigenous heritage.

Lido raised Alfonso and his siblings from infancy. He calls her, “a second mother to us all.”

Lido is “fictionalized” as Cleo in Roma, yet feels real and authentic.

She is played in her acting debut by Oscar-nominated Mexican educator Yalitza Aparicio. Her naturalistic performance is as shattering as it is understated.

Cleo works alongside Adela (also played by an indigenous newcomer, Nancy Garcia Garcia). They serve a chaotic family headed by Senora Sofia (Oscar-nominated Marina de

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Tavira). The husband is a lost cause.

The four kids are a crazy handful.

Granny is doddering. Roma charts a year of personal upheavals in their collective lives. Daily events are vividly set against the maelstrom of Mexico City earthquakes, student protests, fascist uprisings, statesanctioned murders, government corruption and brutal oppression of indigenous people.

Yet Roma is always lyrical at its heart, if unsentimental. Much more is communicated by image than dialogue. The film’s micro scale is sometimes joyous, sometimes heart-breaking, while Cuarón subtly transcends obvious class differences.

Ultimately, beautifully, the tendrils of love stretch across the class divide. Roma is a life force. n Bruce Kirkland’s career spans more than four decades, working as a film critic for The Toronto Star, The Ottawa Journal and for 36 years at The Toronto Sun. bruce.kirkland@hotmail.com myhomepage.ca/activelife

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