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23 Platinum-selling Canadian country crooner Tim Hicks on meeting his wife, Amanda Hicks, and his proposal in a canoe

29 Thirty cool things to do in Toronto when the sun and temperature go down, from sunset yoga to midnight markets

34 Anthony Rose explores the international burger scene in T.O. and chooses a champion from six sizzling contenders

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Tynomi Banks is one of Canada’s most popular drag performers who starred in the first season of Canada’s Drag Race, and now she’s bringing a Drag EXtravaganza to the CNE on Aug. 29. We caught up with her to find out all about it.

What’s happening at the Ex?

For the last three years, we’ve been pitching this idea to do this huge show at the bandshell. And finally it's happening. I'm very excited that they want to do this with us.

What should we expect from the show?

You know what, I’m at the prime of performances now, and they're gonna get production, especially for me. I always bring dancers and fun elements to the audience. I'm really excited, because we were able to get Mo Heart from Drag Race, as well as Jan Sport, and both of them are phenomenal performers.

And then another girl who's going to be in the cast is Ivory Towers. She is just the most phenomenal impersonator.

Do you have fond memories of the Ex from your childhood?

I used to go with my mom all the time, and I just remember back in the day. It's not as it is now, but back in the day, I just remember her taking us to these little rides and playing the games and winning all the stuffed animals, and we would, like, be upset if we didn't win. And as I'm growing up, I'm like, now I love eating, and especially the fair always has some weird-ass food to experience there, and

that's why me and my friends go there now crazy that they could travel to every city in the world and you have to really search for for all that. It's really nice. drag shows. But here, Toronto is so acceptHow did you get your start in drag? ing and open. There are literally shows every It was accidental. I was going through a time day of the week here. where I was shifting jobs, so I joined a dance troupe to gain, I guess, focus again and bal- What is your favourite Toronto view? ance with myself. And I remember just one The water treatment plant. I really love it night going to a club and seeing the perform- there. It feels like it's a different place. ances there, and my friend, who was managing, was, like, “Oh, I need a queen to do this What Torontonian would thing and you're a dancer, can you do this as you most like to hang out with? a favour for me?” And this one-time thing Maybe Shawn Mendes. turned into a lifetime career. Maybe it's my selfish nature, but I really love the attention. What is your idea of perfect happiness?

My dear perfect happiness is having your It’s a difficult time as well for drag, in loved ones with you. Oh my gosh, can I determs of that hate from the U.S. making scribe like a moment? I love when I call my its way even to Toronto. friends out. We go get junk food and eat I know, it's so weird, and it's sad. But also, my and then go to a movie or a show, go walkmom would say something like, “There's no ing, go to the park. Anything with your issue with us.” We're not trying to do wha- friends, and we're just like heckling each tever anyone says; we're just trying to be other and having the best time. I just really happy. And so she would say something must like that. be going right. Someone must be afraid. And so when people are usually more afraid, that's What is your favourite restaurant? when things start hitting fire, and so for us, Aloette. Honestly, they saved me during our community, we just have to do what we COVID. They had the best hamburgers. always do. We just keep on fighting, standing stronger and pushing back. And all we can What is your personal motto?

Oh, I feel like I always say I don't give a f**k. do is just lead with love and facts.

I have this one life, so I better live it. And I Toronto has such a vibrant don't give a f**k. That's how I say it. When drag scene. What sets it apart? it gets scary, I say it to myself.

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NEWS SECTION The city is working toward measures that would help Chinatown not only survive but thrive in the future

Chinatown facing multiple threats as city looks for answers cerns and explore strategies for revitalization. The representatives highlighted the need for collaborative action from local governments, community organizations and the public to protect these vibrant areas.

“An important way of celebrating the achievements of Asian-Canadians is by investing in our Chinatowns and the entrepreneurs who make them succeed. Today's historic investment preserves an important piece of Asian-Canadian history as we work to create a more inclusive Canada for today and for generations to come," said Mary Ng, Canada’s minister of international trade, export promotion, small business and economic development.

The city is moving forward with the next phase of a study on Chinatown as well as the creation of a greater citywide Cultural Districts Program that looks for innovative ways to preserve and support local culture across several neighbourhoods.

The Chinatown study, according to city councillor

Ausma Malik, in whose ward Chinatown partly sits, is currently in Phase 2, where community engagement is taking place through broad consultation led by a facilitator. The aim is to identify community vision and priorities. In the coming months, the city will work on incorporating feedback and developing a draft framework to present back to the community.

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towns have been under threat for a long time.”

Phase 1 began in September 2022, Phase 2 started in the spring and will continue until fall, and Phase 3 will occur from fall to the following summer.

“We are looking at the development and the growth in the area in a thoughtful way,” said Malik, “and one that appreciates and centres community concerns. We know that China-

towns have been under threat is hearing as well.

“What we're hearing from for a long time. And what we've been hearing from community community members, from local members and folks who have businesses is that we want to been engaged in what the pres- make sure that we are minimizervation of Chinatown looks ing displacement,” Malik said, like is to really make sure that “and that we are preserving what the neighbourhood has been for we are getting ahead of this.”

Easier said than done. There so many low-income newcomers are multiple development appli- to be able to imagine a future in cations in the area that will im- the city.”

Supporting local businesses pact local business and residents and a provincial government in- within Chinatown is also essentent on pushing housing for- tial for its economic vitality, and the city could and should be ward at lightning speed.

Gentrification and urban de- asked to create incentives and velopment pressures threaten programs to assist small busithe character and affordability nesses and attract investment.

“The motto of our city is “Dithat Chinatown offers. Striking a balance between revitalization versity, our strength,” said Malik. and preservation becomes cru- “One of the most exciting parts of our city are the neighbourcial.

Toronto placemaker and hoods that we have that speak to urban policy expert Jay Pitter that cultural heritage, that speak spearheaded a proposal that out- to the stories of the people who lined the Cultural Districts Pro- decided to make Toronto their gram and its importance. Pitter home.”

Let’s make sure we stay true to writes in the executive summary of the need to protect and pro- that motto, beginning with Chimote affordable housing options natown.

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This month, a lion will dance and shake its way down Spadina Avenue during the annual Chinatown Festival once more.

It’s a vibrant and popular local tradition that features cultural performances, food, artists, music and much more. The lion dance is believed to bring good luck and prosperity, and given the challenges facing Chinatowns throughout North America, this essential Toronto neighbourhood needs it. As does the entire downtown.

Toronto's Chinatown stands as a testament to the enduring spirit, vibrant culture and remarkable contributions of the city's Chinese community. But will it survive another generation? Maybe not. Toronto's Chinatown is not alone in its challenges. Chinatowns across North America are facing threats of gentrification and affordability, not to mention a rise in anti-Asian racism.

In a display of solidarity, representatives from various Chinatowns gathered earlier this year to address these shared con-

NEWS OPINION

Auto-besity and the politics of parking During the mayoral byelection, congestion emerged as an issue for the city. The Board of Trade has pegged the cost of congestion at $11 billion annually in the Toronto area. There are many proposals to deal with congestion, including, co-ordinating road work, increasing cycling infrastructure and improved public transit.

Then, there is parking.

Parking on major arterials is the most inefficient use of road space possible and should be discontinued.

It makes absolutely no sense to permit street parking on busy roads when the cost of paid parking doesn’t remotely cover the true cost of using that spot that effectively takes an entire lane of traffic out of service.

However, removing on-street parking from major arterials is not something for which municipal politicians have the fortitude. Many cities in Europe are instead imposing a surcharge

According to Paris officials, there has been a 60 per cent increase in the number of SUVs in the city over the last four years.

But while the climate fighters can feel good about sticking it to the gas-guzzling SUV drivers, it won’t change behaviour and it won’t make a dent in the city’s budgetary black hole. The only thing this proposal will do is become a distraction to an issue that is becoming a real concern.

Large SUVs and pickup trucks are creating problems for cities.

Over time, these vehicles have become bigger and heavier and Street parking is an inefficient use of city resources do have a disproportionate impact on roads, parking lots and city streets relative to smaller seon large vehicles for parking. ing to climate change.

London started charging In these instances, the fee is dans and electric cars.

Many of the large vehicles owners of SUVs more for park- more irritant than an actual deing in the city centre and now terrent to buying larger vehicles. don’t fit in the new condo develthe practice has become quite People who want a larger vehicle opments or parking lots that use widespread. already pay more in gas and in- the standard vehicle size for Paris also announced a similar surance, so they are not going to parking. They also take up more scheme, dubbed “auto-besity,” switch to a smart car because of room on streets, add to congestion and, because of their sheer under the auspices of respond- an increased parking fee.

size, have bigger blind spots, which creates dangers for cyclists and pedestrians.

Instead of an additional parking fee, these vehicles should be paying additional annual registration fees based on weight.

The city could reimpose a vehicle registration tax and base it on weight. Although Toronto residents rebelled against a $60 vehicle registration fee when it was first imposed, it might be time to revisit its efficacy.

Admittedly, there will be challenges, especially since the current provincial government dismantled the infrastructure that the city used to collect the vehicle tax, but if the city is serious about confronting the challenges that SUVs and larger cars pose, then it should start with serious solutions.

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Chow should also talk with former mayor Barbara Hall. In the mid-1990s, Hall worked with Jane Jacobs and others to radically change the land use planning rules for the King-Spadina area. Instead of a complicated and time-consuming planning process, the new rules set firm height limits for buildings and a few other clear criteria about things like setbacks, got rid of most of the other complicated planning rules, then said developers could proceed without needing to get planning approval for any development meeting the new criteria.

It was an “as-of-right” system that saved several years of obtaining planning approval (and saved the city a great deal of money, no longer needing planners to make those tortuous approvals), provided clear guidance to the community about results and allowed developers (and not city planners) to determine what uses would be permitted in each new building.

Height limits could be set for various streets — six storeys on collectors, eight or 10 storeys on main arterials and so forth. Barbara Hall and imaginative planners, such as Ken Greenberg, can help city hall establish this new regime, and talk with the development community to en-

sure the proposals make economic sense. They will have to ensure that developers cannot use the Committee of Adjustment to increase height limits, as they did in King-Spadina. And provincial subsidies will be required so onethird of the units are available to low-income households.

The third person Chow should speak to is Alan Broadbent of the Maytree Foundation.

Broadbent has argued that the first priority should be to deal with housing the 1,000 people who are now living in tents and in the raw in Toronto. Broadbent has a simple and elegant proposal. Each of the 25 councillors should be tasked with identifying 40 units in their respective ward (25 x 40 = 1,000) where these individuals can be housed. The city should guarantee the rent and support services for each of these units so landlords feel comfortable providing the accommodation.

These three initiatives will require strong representations by Mayor Chow and her council, but they will also have powerful ripple effects.

Olivia Chow as mayor signals a very optimistic change for the city. May she be successful.

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The key person Olivia Chow should talk to for the provision of affordable housing is Jagmeet Singh.

He might not be the prime minister, but he has a formidable card to play, the same card played by the NDP leader David Lewis in 1972.

Fifty-one years ago, Pierre Elliott Trudeau was caught after the election that year with a minority of seats in the House of Commons. Needing an ally in order to govern, he turned to David Lewis and the NDP. Lewis said he would support the government provided it established a non-profit housing program that would provide mortgages for non-profit and non-profit co-op housing, subsidies to somewhat reduce the interest rates on those mortgages and funding to support nonprofit housing organizations.

Trudeau agreed with that arrangement.

That’s the program that funded the St. Lawrence Community and many, many successful non-profit developments throughout the city, all with onethird of the units at rent-gearedto-income for low-income families and a lower-than-market rent for the other two-thirds of the units. We need that program again.

As a strong member of the NDP, Chow is in a good position

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Toronto development company the Gupta Group has submitted a settlement offer complete with a new sky garden to the City of Toronto for Gupta’s proposed development at 906 Yonge St. in Yorkville. The project consists of two towers and was initially appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

When the condominium was first proposed in 2021, the local councillor at the time, Mike Layton, along with residents’ associations had issues with it, including how close the unique L-shaped tower would be to the neighbouring building.

“There are some serious proximity issues, particularly at the rear of the site,” said Layton, in 2021. “We, generally speaking, don’t approve buildings with windows facing that close to one another.”

Paul Bedford, of the Greater Yorkville Residents’ Association (GYRA), in 2021, said the plan would “destroy completely” the existing living environment for residents adjacent.

The current application proposes two buildings, including “a 33-storey residential/mixeduse building along Yonge Street, located to the rear of the building, and a 19-storey residential building along

McMurrich Street with a combined gross floor area of approximately 28,376 square metres and 401 dwelling units.”

According to a city report, the settlement came “following four days of mediation.”

The offer includes significant revisions. One notable change is the addition of a distinctive “sky garden” within the taller tower, which aims to mitigate issues related to the proximity of the towers and enhance the design of the proposal. Other modifications include increased setbacks, alterations to the shorter tower’s street frontage to maintain a low-rise character, revised unit mix and the relocation of short-term bicycle parking underground.

The site, located between McMurrich Street and Yonge, currently accommodates a parking lot, outdoor play area, and a heritage building. Compared to the original submission, the settlement offer introduces changes to the tower heights and floor plans. The inclusion of the sky garden contributes to the taller tower’s increased height.

The settlement proposal will undergo a hearing, and Toronto City Council was scheduled to review the matter on July 19, 2023. —Ron Johnson

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New arena will honour Shermans’ legacy

Honey and Barry Sherman

The UJA Federation of Greater Besides enhancing the Toronto has announced the estab- Schwartz/Reisman Centre, the lishment of the Honey and Barry arena will address a significant Memorial Arena, a new facility to need in Vaughan, as indicated by be connected to the Schwartz/Re- municipal research highlighting isman Centre in Vaughan. gaps in arena access. This new faThis state-of-the-art arena, cility will foster increased commade possible through a historic munity engagement through donation, will honour the remark- sports. able philanthropic legacy of Bayview area residents Honey and “ We know that this Barry Sherman who were tragically murdered in their Old Col- is certainly someony Road home in 2017. thing they would The initiative aims to have a lasting social impact within York be very proud of.”

Region’s Jewish community by providing funding for subsidies, The driving force behind this enabling families with limited project is Jonathon Sherman, who means to participate in arena pro- ensured the necessary funding was grams. directed toward this important Scheduled to open its doors in community need in honour of his 2025, the Honey and Barry Me- parents. morial Arena will feature a twin Honey and Barry Sherman are ice pad facility, offering a wide fondly remembered as pillars of range of activities for both youth the Jewish community. In adand adult hockey, figure skating, dition to fully financing the arena’s learn-to-skate programs and construction, the investment inother on-ice initiatives. cludes the establishment of an en-

dowment to provide ongoing funding for community sports engagement and subsidies for families facing financial challenges.

“My mother and father were visionaries who believed that our community should be one in which everyone is welcomed and included in shared experiences,” said Jonathon Sherman, in a press release. “The Honey and Barry Memorial Arena will enhance Jewish life and the overall community experience in York Region.”

Jeff Rosenthal, chair of UJA Federation, expressed deep gratitude for Jonathon Sherman’s generous contribution.

“From our experiences working with Honey and Barry, we know that this is certainly something they would be very proud of,” he said.

Rosenthal emphasized that the fully funded arena opens up new possibilities for the community that would not have been possible otherwise.

— Ron Johnson

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Are you part of the Sandwich Generation? Have you lost your mind yet?

Do you feel pulled in too many directions trying to meet the needs of your family and your aging parents? Whether it’s emotional, financial or hands-on care, how can any of us manage everyone who needs our help?

You need to do some organizing, but there are a number of things you can do as long as you “put on your life support first, before helping others.”

Talk to your kids and spouse: Share how you feel so they appreciate how challenging the situation is. Ask for help. This is one of those “never waste a crisis” times when having to help everyone at once can lead to an evolution in your family as each member is asked and begins to do more for themselves and, in turn, for the family.

Be prepared to accept, however, that as others take over what you previously managed, those tasks may be done differently.

When there is too much to do, and insufficient resources, the key is to move forward, one day at a time, even when things aren’t

done as you would do them.

Empower others.

Talk to your siblings and par ents: If you’re lucky enough to have siblings who can help care for your parents, sit with them and organize. Not everyone will be equally capable or available, and that will feel unfair. Match people with the tasks they are best suited for, fair or not, and move forward.

Look for ways to structure the support your parents need. There are two goals in doing this: 1) organize key areas so they feel more in control - that doesn’t mean they are in control (they aren’t), but it may feel that way and give you a chance to take a few deep breaths; and 2) separate “support time” from “being their child time.” Make time to be with them and love them and not problem solve - it is this time that refills your emotional reservoirs.

Ensure your parents have POAs for Care and Property, as well as Living Wills. When a crisis happens, it is much easier for family

members to execute what Mom or Dad wanted, than argue over what you each think they wanted.

Have regular family meetings to go over what is needed for the next week or two. Divide and conquer.

Create a shared online calendar for appointments and events where everyone can see what is needed, and who is handling it.

Enlist one of the tech wise grandkids to create this.

Create shared online documents where everyone can see doctors’ or therapists’ notes, names and numbers or other information each person needs access to.

Create a medical folder in their home where key documents are kept (copies of Health Cards, POAs, DNRs, medication lists, etc.). Digitize it.

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Despite having an approved plan in place awaiting construction, a local BIA in Toronto is creating its own vision for Yonge Street at odds with the city’s REimagining Yonge project.

Plans for the redesign of Yonge between Finch Avenue and Sheppard Avenue are evolving as the local business community works to create a new vision for public realm improvements.

Yonge North York BIA, formerly Willowdale BIA, was accepting submissions to its request for proposal to design firms until Aug. 4 to create a Placemaking and Streetscape Master Plan for the area that will focus on lighting, street furniture, possible parkettes and more.

“We feel it is imperative to create a long-term vision that will be engaging for all workers, residents and visitors and attract businesses to our district,” said Laura Burnham, executive director of Yonge North York BIA. It’s not uncommon for a BIA — which is short for business improvement area, an association of commercial property owners and their tenants — to create a streetscape master plan, suggested Burnham. Asked whether the public realm plan would incorporate bike lanes, which are part of the REimagining Yonge

Street project, a separate plan that was approved by Toronto City Council in December 2020, Burnham acknowledged that the city has the final say.

According to the City of Toronto, an environmental assessment for REimagining Yonge was completed last year.

“A detailed design will start next year with construction expected to begin in 2027,” a city spokesperson said. “Bike lanes are expected to be included in the reconstruction.”

The idea of adding bike lanes to Yonge Street was a hot button issue in the community.

“People who are in the highrises on Yonge Street want that walkable, safe community — that hopefully is beautiful too — and the people in the suburbs who are car dependent are really worried that they’re going to lose access to the main strip in their own neighbourhood, so it’s very divisive,” said Lily Cheng, councillor for Ward 18 Willowdale. “I think in any neighbourhood where bike lanes come, there are the pro and the con people — it can become very emotional.” added Cheng, who said she wants to create a community liaison committee to provide feedback during the REimagining Yonge project.

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A towering proposal for Bayview A real estate developer’s new acter Area by a full 11 storeys. I proposal to build a 46-storey will be discussing my concerns condo tower at the current site about this precedent-setting apof a gas station in midtown To- plication with city planning ronto’s Leaside neighbourhood staff in the coming weeks," is facing criticism for being too Robinson added. tall.

The Leaside Residents AssoFor the past year, Gairloch ciation agreed that the proposed Developments and Harlo Cap- tower is simply too tall. ital, a private equity company, Each new development aphave been working on devel- plication in Leaside — which opment plans for 1802 Bayview has seen multiple proposals in Ave., a block north of Eglinton recent years, including three Avenue West, making an offi- others involving Gairloch — is cial application submission to more “audacious” than the last, the City of Toronto in June. said Geoff Kettel, co-president If built as proposed, the skyscraper would include 419 res- “It’s just put up the idential units, with a total of 384 square metres of retail space height, put up the fronting Bayview Avenue and units and walk 44 parking spaces.

Already, local city councillor away.”

Jaye Robinson is expressing concerns about the scale of the of the Leaside Residents Assoproject located on the northwest ciation. corner of Bayview and Roe“And that’s especially true for hampton Avenue. this one,” he said of the most re“While this application was cent Gairloch plans. just received by city planning a “It’s not a planned project at few weeks ago and is in the very all. It’s just put up the height, early review stages, I am con- put up the units and walk away,” cerned by the proposed height he said. and built form,” said Robinson, The association is worried city councillor for Ward 15 Don about the precedent the develValley West. opment, if approved, could set “At 46 storeys, this applica- for the neighbourhood. tion is the tallest in the area, exHowever, the developer noted ceeding the upper height range that the subject site is near the in the Yonge Eglinton Second- Leaside station on the future ary Plan's Bayview Focus Char- Eglinton Crosstown LRT line

and said the project is an appropriate fit for the area.

“We believe that the design of the building respects the community, and we are sensitive to bringing a highrise into the area,” explained Bill Gairdner, founder and president of Gairloch.

“The design is meant to support the neighbourhood’s walkable character,” he added.

The building would include just 44 parking spaces on two levels of underground parking, as it is located near the new TTC Leaside station on the upcoming but always-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT nearby.

Gairdner, who said he is a former Leaside and Bennington Heights area resident, also suggested that the project’s design, created by local firm architects– Alliance, features elements that are meant to make the tower seem less imposing.

“The double-height base is scaled to the height of surrounding single-family homes and clad in framed panels of glass and pierced bronzed metal that complement Leaside’s warm red brick,” Gairdner noted.

“We believe the design of this building respects the intimate character of Leaside,” he added.

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What’s good around the ’hood StretchLab is bringing increased flexibility, reduced joint pain and more to Rosedale!

The popular fitness studio will be opening at 1250 Yonge St. An innovative alternative to a traditional workout studio, StretchLab focuses completely on — you guessed it — stretching, offering one-onone sessions and group stretches for visitors. The studio promises to help improve your posture, reduce stress, reduce muscle pain and improve your overall sports and fitness performance.

Jyugoya Japanese Restaurant will be opening soon at

1528 Bayview Ave. Although there’s little information available online about the restaurant right now, it will be a welcome addition to the Leaside area for residents interested in trying out a new Japanese spot.

Unique fitness studio StretchLab is opening in Rosedale

Squint Eyewear just opened a new location in Summerhill, bringing ultra-customizable eyewear to the neighbourhood.

Featuring brands including Matsuda and France’s Face a Face, Squint offers individual fittings and consultations for your custom eyewear needs.

There are also optometrists available on-site for customers who need an updated prescription before selecting new frames.

Sukothai, from powerhouse Thai chef Nuit Regular, just launched a new location in Markham! This popular eatery offers the best in northern Thai cuisine, from pad gra prow to lemongrass fish and a solid assortment of curries. The restaurant at 2 Fenton Rd. also features a unique cocktail menu including a lemongrass mojito and tamarind whisky sour.

Sage Pharmacy just opened its doors at 1561 Bayview Ave. This independent pharmacy is operated by husband-and-wife duo Lara and David Guttman, who decided to launch their own store after 30 years working in the industry. The pair plan on making Sage a hub for healthcare advice and services in along with more traditional pharmaceutical offerings.

Wolf & Moon and its sister shop, Flowershop by Wolf & Moon, have closed in Rosedale.

The original shop brought jewelry, skin care products and other unique gifts to the neighbourhood. Soon after, Flowershop by Wolf & Moon opened nearby, a one-stop-shop carrying flowers and coffee by two local brands. Owner Leah Miller announced on Instagram that she’s ready for a new chapter in her life.

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What’s going on in cottage country?

L-R: Whisper listings can be used to avoid frequent showings; Elise Stern

Whisper listings are getting louder in T.O. For most home sellers in Toronto, getting as many eyes on your listing (and hopefully just as many offers) as possible is essential to the selling process. But there’s a secret side of the market where sellers are choosing “whisper listings” instead. Also known as pocket or exclusive listings, they aren’t made public on MLS and are instead marketed the oldfashioned way — word of mouth. And the trend is growing in Toronto.

“It’s a whole subculture; it began quiet and organic,” Elise Stern, realtor at Harvey Kalles Real Estate, said. “But during COVID, an agent started a Whatsapp group for these, which grew into a Signal group, where a group of agents can share their exclusive listings.”

Stern says countless homes have sold this way, and clients like it because they feel like they’re getting the inside scoop.

However, Justin Cohen, a realtor with

Barry Cohen Homes, said there’s often a “trade-off ” when it comes to whisper listings. “You certainly limit your exposure, which can result in a lower price,” he said.

But it’s a welcome trade-off for sellers.

Cohen said they’re often looking for convenience, don’t want their neighbours to know they’re putting their home up for sale or don’t want to deal with a lot of showings.

Stern said whisper listings are sometimes used as a “coming soon” tactic, where select realtors may know about a listing and have the opportunity to make an offer before it eventually goes on MLS. When that happens, Stern said she’s seen it go both ways: “I’ve had sellers get an offer that’s not exactly what they want, list it on MLS and never get another offer that comes close to the original. But the opposite also happens; they think they can get more, and they do.”

Not everyone is happy with this under-

ground network. After multiple attempts to put regulations in place to quash whisper listings, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) just announced a new “Duty of Cooperation” policy, coming into effect in January 2024, requiring realtors to place any residential listings on MLS within three days of public marketing.

“One-to-one marketing to another realtor would not trigger the public marketing,” Pierre Leduc, CREA media relations representative, confirmed. But marketing to more than one recipient would be considered public marketing under the new policy, making Facebook and Whatsapp groups for exclusive listings a problem.

But Cohen suspects whisper listings will continue, albeit through different methods: “It should be up to the seller to decide how they want to sell their house, quietly or not.”

—Julia Mastroianni

With 2023 reports suggesting a year-over-year decline in cottage prices, there seems to be few exceptions. In Haliburton, prices fell by 26 per cent, and places like Kenora reported a decline of nearly 60 per cent. Even popular locations like Muskoka saw a doubledigit slide. What prompted this once red-hot market to cool?

“Between 30 and 40 per cent of the waterfront listed was purchased during COVID,” John Fincham of Re/Max Parry Sound Muskoka Realty Ltd. Brokerage said. “Now, with interest rates rising, you’ve got a huge pool of people that have bought in the last three years, and if a third of them decide to sell, that puts a lot of downward pressure on the numbers.”

Fincham said the price drops may be even larger than reported.

“The mid- and lower-price cottages continue to be an issue because interest rates affect the average person more,” he said.

"As sales drop, because the pool is so much smaller, it doesn’t take many $10 million cottages to pull that price up, and so I think, in real terms, the prices of cottages have dropped more than the published numbers,” he said.

For those looking to get into the cottage market right now, Fincham suggests taking your time.

“Be fussy. Get on a good lake with quality water in a good area. Play it smart — because you can now."

—Rebecca Hesse

A new report found that with home prices steadily rising, the average house in the city now costs double the price of the average condo. And to afford upsizing, you would need to save your entire salary for nine years to be able to do it.

The report from Point2Homes found that the average condo in the city will cost you $758,400, whereas the average home price now sits at $1,520,169. That’s a $761,769 difference — or double the price of a condo — to upsize. With a median income of $79,876, the average person would need to manage to spend $0 of their salary for 9.5 years to afford the move from condo to home.

The rest of Ontario doesn’t show much promise either — houses are at least double the price of condos in Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Burlington, Oakville and Richmond Hill. And it’s Rich-

mond Hill, not Toronto, with the biggest price discrepancy between condos and houses: with a difference of $996,125, you would need to save your income for 10.4 years to be able to make the move. It would take 6.8 years of saving in both Vaughan and Mississauga, 7.1 in Burlington, eight in Oakville and 8.4 in Markham.

But it’s not all bad in the province; two Ontario cities made the list of Canadian cities where the price gap is easiest to close. In Kingston, with a price difference of $115,600 between condos and homes, it would only take 1.5 years of saving your entire income to afford a home. Windsor’s price gap is not far behind at $135,750, requiring two years of salary saving.

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With floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious layout that covers over 800 square feet, unit 512 at 7 Grenville St. isn’t your average cookie-cutter condo. Though the bedroom itself is already large enough to include a small reading nook, that’s not all — the den is big enough to be turned into a second bedroom and has the benefit of plenty of privacy, thanks to the attached sliding door. It’s listed for $886,800 with Re/Max Atrium Home Realty.

At unit 504 at 7 North Park Rd. N., your home is built for entertaining. Not only does the sizable den give you extra square footage for gatherings and dinner parties, but this condo comes with two bathrooms, allowing you to turn one into a guest bathroom. With a large balcony, a breakfast bar, a primary bedroom with a walkin closet and four-piece ensuite and more, upsizing has never looked better! It’s listed for $694,990 with David Soberano Group.

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Vancouver technical lifestyle clothing brand Kit and Ace has a new Toronto connection. Unity Brands Inc., led by local fashion mogul Joe Mimran, recently acquired the brand, making Kit and Ace the latest in a long line of Canadian brands to get the Mimran treatment.

The industry expert, who is behind brands such as Club Monaco, Joe Fresh, Caban and Pink Tartan, says, in an everevolving industry such as fashion, what he looks for in a brand is constantly changing as well.

“Fashion is pretty much sociology; it’s a reflection of what people value from a societal perspective,” he says. “Kit and Ace has quite a good awareness level, and it also services the notion of the hybrid worker that has come about since COVID.” Mimran notes that he envisions room for growth from a design perspective on the women’s side for the company.

“That’s why we moved the design from Vancouver's responsibility to Toronto’s, right here in our own facilities,” he says.

The designer, who has been one of the leading voices in the industry since developing the Alfred Sung collection in 1980, says the idea of the “target customer” has evolved over the years as well — and the modern target

customer comes with its own challenges.

“They’re invested in the whole movement of clean energy and sustainability, but the consumer doesn’t always vote with their wallet,” he says. “They might expect companies to be sustainable while still delivering value.”

Kit and Ace also represents another trend Mimran sees emerging, and he says it’s here to stay: casual dressing. “The trend has been a long-term one, from the very first sneaker that we saw in the ’70s,” he says. “That has also transformed into this outdoor wear trend — smart, sweatwicking materials and fabrics that can move with you.”

It’s a trend that aligns well with the style ethos at Kit and Ace, featuring quick-dry joggers and tech jersey tanks.

If you watch any fashion influencer’s “outfit of the day” videos, excessive layering that incorporates more fussy, fancy pieces (think silk skirts and tailored button downs) seems to be all the rage. But Mimran says the notion of getting “overly dressed” is not a reflection of where fashion is going as a whole.

“Just walk around the streets of Toronto downtown in the summertime, and you’ll get a real sense of how casual the dress is!”

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He goes by Drakes, and his namesake label, worn by the likes of Sean Paul, has been popping in and out of Toronto’s fashion scope for years.

The brand began in 2015 — he started with graphic designing and screen printing on T-shirts.

He developed his craft at a design academy, then at Toronto Metropolitan University. While there, Drakes began designing further away from the industry norms he was learning — including a hoodie engineered to be so warm Torontonians could wear it as a single layer in the winter.

But Drakes’s favourite was the middle finger vest: “It pretty much sums up the brand perfectly. It’s a big f**k you to mainstream, societal norms, rat race and all that bulls**t.”

In 2022, Drakes landed a runway spot at Fashion Art Toronto. He showcased a collection called “Menace in Venice,” a utility-heavy capsule that sparked a conversation about the way Black communities were treated in the ’90s and 2000s by police.

Now, he continues to lean away from industry norms. He doesn’t care for his social media, posting a handful of times a year. His clothing is released by collection, when he’s in the right mental state.

“I truly believe my brand isn’t made for the masses. My clientele enjoys keeping me a secret and being a part of a movement that has no mainstream intentions,” says Drakes.

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My parents have a favourite grandchild Dear Sangita: My parents clearly

have a favourite grandchild. Not only have I noticed it, but my daughter has asked me about it, too, when she sees the way her cousin is treated (photos of him all over the house, special outings with him, extravagant Christmas gifts). I don’t want my children to feel left out. What do I do?

—Grandparenting Grievances Dear Grandparenting: In my

culture, the boys are celebrated.

When my daughter was born, my husband’s parents were super ecstatic, but when my husband’s brother had a son, it was celebrated even more so. Because, religiously, if you have a son, you have to praise them and put them on a pedestal. So for some cultures, when the son is born, they have more value than the daughter. That mentality might live in your family. You might notice different dynamics between grandparents and grandkids. I saw that growing up too. At the same time, I think it’s helpful to remember that they love them all.

Some kids are easier to play with than others. Sometimes it’s favouritism, and sometimes it’s just that the grandparents relate more to a certain child. If this is something that is really bothering you, and now your daughter as

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Local actor lands starring role alongside Nicole Kidman Toronto’s Laysla De Oliveira knew the competition for the starring role in a series created by Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan would be fierce. But when she hopped on a call with Sheridan himself and learned who she would have the opportunity to star alongside in Special Ops: Lioness, she knew this would be the role of a lifetime.

“He said he wanted to work on the first episode with me, and he kept mentioning the name Nicole,” she says. “And I said, ‘Kidman?’”

The team flew De Oliveira to Montana to work with Sheridan as he was filming Yellowstone.

“And then I went home to Toronto to quarantine, hoping and praying that I would get the part,” she says. She got an email on her last night in quarantine while she was in bed. “It said, ‘Congratulations on being a lioness,’ and I just started crying.”

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It’s a career that De Oliveira

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Though De Oliveira says she loves school, soon after joining Ryerson’s theatre program, she dropped out in an effort to get as many audition hours in as possible — and move to Los Angeles.

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De Oliveira says there were times when she struggled: “I did the restaurant jobs.” She remembers working at Joey’s at the Eaton Centre, and when she landed one of her first roles, they put it up on the screens and everyone celebrated.

“But I remember there were often times where I was filled with sadness, because I wanted to be acting, and I didn't want to be there,” she says.

But she says she got here by being “a little bit delusional,” believing in herself and never taking no for an answer.

“Definitely, when you have $400 in your bank account, you start to stress out. But I just never had a plan B. This had to work.”

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Platinum-selling Canadian country crooner finds his match Country singer Tim Hicks has five Juno nominations, a Canadian Country Music Award win and three platinum-selling singles under his belt — and now, he’ll be headlining Boots and Hearts Music Festival this month alongside Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and more. Ahead of the festival, he and his wife, registered nurse Amanda Hicks, tell us how they were destined to be together.

How they met

Amanda: We first met as kids!

My childhood best friend, her mom and Tim’s mom are first cousins. So we would see each other at family functions. As teenagers, my friend would often want me to come along to see Tim’s band playing wherever they were playing. And there was always a spark of connection between us.

Tim: I used to drive my cousin crazy; if she came to a function without Amanda, I would say to her, “Did you bring my wife?” It became a little bit of a bone of

found a place to sit and, and I said something like, “I really love camping with you.” And she's like, “Yeah, I really love it too.” And I was like, “You do want to do this every year?” And she said, “Yeah, I want to do this every year.” And I was like, “No, I mean...” and then I pulled it out. And that was it.

We went back to the campsite and everybody cheered.

be 11 next March. Anna was born in the middle of the CMT Hitlist Tour. The schedule was like, “Tuesday: Medicine Hat, Wednesday: Calgary, Thursday: Baby!” because Amanda had a C-section scheduled. I did my first big TV interview with my hospital bracelet still on!

The wedding and honeymoon

Amanda: We’ve had a lot of hard conversations over the years to recalibrate, and we have good, supportive people around us. We weren’t afraid to take the kids on the road with us, either.

Tim: Some days you win, some days you lose. We’re both high achievers, so knowing that about ourselves and checking in with each other has been important.

Amanda: We got married on Oct. Tim and Amanda Hicks first met when they were kids 3, 2009, in Vineland at a place called Twenty Valley Golf Course. contention. But of course, I was glow of the dashboard lights, I It was beautiful. It was important played her some demos I had to us to have a nice party for our only half-joking. been working on. And then I wedding without the ceremonial aspects of it. Lots of singing and The first date went in for the kiss. dancing and carrying on!

Amanda: It was after we had gone Tim: We left the next day for our separate ways in university and The proposal then moved back home that we Tim: We’d been together prob- honeymoon in Paris, and we reconnected. It was at a gig, of ably four or five years, officially. I went back there for our 10th anhad the ring in my pocket for our niversary. course.

Tim: It was Valentine’s Day. I camping trip, and I was waiting played my gig and I drove for the right moment. One night The kids Amanda home because she al- after dinner, we took a canoe ride, Tim: JJ is our oldest; he turns 12 ways needed a ride. And by the and I pulled the canoe over and in November. And Anna Lee will

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Tim: We talked about getting one of those A-frame trailers and just driving it across Canada to all our favourite camping spots!

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Rooftop roller skating A new rooftop roller skating pop-up by Suso Skate Co. has opened at Shops at Don Mills and is running until Sept. 3. From Wednesday to Friday, the pop-up stays open until 9 p.m., making it the perfect evening adventure. Suso often hosts themed events, such as Neon Nineties and Sunset Soundtrack, so be sure to dress accordingly!

Cry Baby Gallery Cry Baby Gallery is a unique blend of street art and mixology. Tucked behind an art gallery, this Prohibition-style speakeasy offers impressive cocktails and a low-key vibe.

Step through the gallery's passageway and uncover a mesmerizing space where street art meets a New York–style speakeasy. Cry Baby is a hidden gem celebrating creativity and offering an unforgettable experience in Dundas West.

Sunset yoga Wind down while the sun sets with a sunset yoga experience you won’t forget! On Aug. 17 and Aug. 24, Club Well in King City is hosting a rooftop sunset yoga event at ACE Performance Gym. You’ll get to salute the sunset as part of this women’s only experience, which begins with a core Pilates workout and ends with a relaxing yoga session.

Kissa Kissa is a new Japanese-inspired listening lounge on King Street West. It offers Japanese cuisine, elevated cocktails and music from the ’80s to early 2000s. The venue has a vintage sound system, DJ booth, record wall, disco balls, velvet details and ambient lighting. Kissa provides a unique blend of arts, music, cuisine and cocktails for an unforgettable experience.

Glow-in-the-dark paddling Light up the night after the sun sets, rent an illuminated kayak from Toronto Kayaks, and paddle along Woodbine Beach for some stunning skyline views. The kayak-canoe hybrids are transparent and lit up with rainbow LED lights, so you can spot some fish swimming below you as you go — plus, you can hook up your phone to the Bluetooth speaker for a little paddle party.

Friday Nights at the ROM Experience the ultimate late-night fun in Toronto at the Royal Ontario Museum's Friday Nights. Get ready to party among dinosaurs as this weekly event transforms the country's largest museum into a vibrant bash. Sip on cocktails, indulge in delicious bites from pop-up food vendors, and enjoy live music. Each event is themed around the ROM's latest special exhibit. It's a unique and unforgettable way to explore the museum and have a blast after hours.

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Embrace the fastest growing sport in North America at the very cool and lively stackt market. Fairgrounds operates courts right at the market, which are open until 9 p.m. for your dinking pleasure. There is an ongoing social pickleball evening on Tuesdays, as well as happy hour beer specials.

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Jean Darlene Piano Room: Unleash your inner night owl and embark on an exhilarating adventure at the Jean Darlene Piano Room! Prepare yourself for an evening brimming with sensational live performances, ranging from soul-stirring pianists to captivating drag shows, infectious samba beats and thrilling themed singalongs at this hidden gem on Dundas Street West.

Wedlocks, a new restaurant and piano lounge in Toronto's east end, infuses fresh energy into the historic space once occupied by Whitlocks.

Owner Michelle Slota opened this dynamic venue last August, offering a dual experience of fine dining and live entertainment. Slota aims for Wedlocks' spacious 2,300-square-foot setting to leave a lasting impression on Toronto's jazz community.

Toronto's piano bar trend is blazing hot, even iconic spots like the Senator have hopped on board. After nearly a century of operation, the Senator revamped its second floor into a posh piano bar, right above the bustling main dining room. The Senator, famously graced by Elton John, was reborn after a whopping 884 days of closure, thanks to the enchanting piano bar.

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Waterfront Night Market This massive night market meets music fest is back for its 14th year, taking over the space at Hotel X at the Stanley Barracks. A celebration of the Qixi “Double 7 Festival” — Asia’s version of Valentine’s Day — admission includes full access to the Signature Pan-Asian Food Festival, BeerCraft, Wine & Wok and the highly anticipated return of the illuminasian Floating Lantern & Music Festival.

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Midnight Market Once you step inside Midnight Market, located on College Street, straddled between Kensington Market and Little Italy, you’ll be hit with elements of various Asian cultures, including an array of fusion snacks and baiju-infused craft cocktails.

The night market-inspired bar will transport you to the bustling night markets of Asia. Glimmering neon lights and retro street signs adorn the space, evoking the energy of Tokyo’s old-school alleyways or Yokocho which hosts many bars, restaurants and shops.

Neverland Experience Bar Join Peter Pan and the Lost Boys on an immersive adventure to Neverland, where you'll never grow old! Climb aboard The Jolly Roger, play pirates with Captain Hook, and save Tinkerbell using faith, trust, pixie dust and a bit of alcohol.

Experience this timeless classic with a 90-minute immersive theatre session, two bespoke cocktails and interactive activities. Watch out for Captain Hook and the ticking crocodile while enjoying the magical Neverland-themed cocktails.

Toronto Food Truck Festival The Toronto Food Truck Festival is back at Woodbine Park, offering a variety of food trucks, live entertainment, and cold beers from Aug. 4-7. The park's beautiful 28-acre space includes a pond, boardwalk, and attractions like a water play area and playground. The festival features diverse food options, including vegetarian, halal, vegan and gluten-free choices. Don't miss this exciting celebration of Toronto's food culture!

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K ST at Bisha Hotel Perched 44 stories above Toronto's entertainment district, K st offers an infinity pool with sweeping views and a trendy atmosphere. Enjoy modern Californian and contemporary Asian cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with a range of traditional and à la mode cocktails during the daily happy hour from 3 to 5 pm.

Harriet's Rooftop at 1 Hotel Toronto Exuding elegance and charm, Harriet's Rooftop Bar at 1 Hotel Toronto provides expansive city views and a luxurious pool deck. Dive in or unwind from 12 to 11 p.m. daily, and enjoy expertly crafted cocktails until close.

Get ready for a fun and delicious collaboration between the Bentway and the Depanneur on Aug. 3.

Feast on famous momos — hearty dumplings with delectable fillings, served steamed or fried with a spicy sauce. Momos are not just food; they're symbols of celebration in Tibet. Gather around communal tables, bring your own plates and cutlery, and enjoy a family-style dining experience in the unique urban setting of the Bentway.

Le Dîner en Blanc Experience the enchantment of Le Dîner en Blanc as thousands of friends come together at a secret location on Aug. 10. Clad in elegant white attire, guests enjoy a chic picnic in a public space, showcasing the beauty and value of public space. With no disruptions and only astonished onlookers, participants and spectators alike wonder if it's all a dream. Originating in Paris over 30 years ago, Le Dîner en Blanc has grown into a grand annual gathering.

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Lavelle Experience a day-to-night poolside extravaganza at Lavelle, located 16 stories above the city. This landmark venue offers unobstructed 360° views of Toronto's skyline, private cabanas and three pools. Savour contemporary Latin and Japanese cuisine while refreshing cocktails quench your thirst.

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AP Last year, renowned Montreal chef and TV personality, Antonio Park, delighted Toronto with the launch of his eponymous restaurant, AP. Perched atop the Manulife Centre, offering awe-inspiring vistas of the Toronto skyline, the experience begins with a private elevator ride to the rooftop bar, where guests can indulge in the uncharted territories of Latin-infused Japanese and pan-Asian cuisine, with a hint of Canadian influences.

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Don Alfonso 1890 First impressions on arriving at Don Alfono 1890 are that it’s undeniably one of the most upscale places in the city. Situated atop the Westin Harbour Castle, overlooking picturesque Lake Ontario, the eatery exudes sophistication. The food is a testament to both finesse and creativity — from the seared Quebec muscovy duck breast to the Manitoba tenderloin wrapped in layers of Swiss chard — each bite evokes visions of a Mediterranean feast.

Music on a boat Experience the enchantment of R&B Under the Stars, a captivating concert series presented in partnership with Waveland. Set sail on a pirate ship across Toronto Harbour where emerging vocalists showcase their talent. With 50 events from June to September, this series is highly regarded as Canada's top musical experience on Airbnb.

Comedy in an alley This intimate Queen Street East outdoor venue offers limited seating for a cosy and enjoyable experience in, yes, an alleyway. Featuring professional headlining comedians seen on Just For Laughs, JFL42, Comedy Network, CBC, HBO and CRAVE, along with special guest openers, Comedy Alley promises a fun-filled evening with friends. Be sure to reserve your seats in advance as this popular spot tends to sell out quickly.

Commisso Brothers Open around the clock since 1957, Commisso Brothers & Racco Italian Bakery in North York is a go-to spot for delicious Italian sandwiches and late-night cravings.

Whether it's the middle of the night or early morning, you can rely on this bakery to satisfy your hunger with its hot table offerings.

In addition, they offer a deli counter and meat market, making it a convenient place to grab some groceries while indulging in their massive and satisfying sandwiches.

Kettlemans Bagels Toronto's 24-hour bagel shop, Kettlemans Bagels, specializes in traditional Montrealstyle bagels. Handcrafted, Kettlemans produces 1,200 to 1,300 dozen bagels daily using a 400-year-old recipe. With a woodburning oven and an open concept space, Kettlemans Bagels offers fresh bagels topped with poppy or sesame seeds. Kettlemans has multiple locations and a menu featuring various sandwich options.

The Famous Owl of Minerva Experience the authentic taste of Korea at The Famous Owl of Minerva, where traditional Korean cuisine is perfected to satisfy even late-night cravings. This renowned restaurant takes pride in delivering rich and bold flavours through carefully crafted dishes, such as sizzling bulgogi and steaming bibimbap. The Famous Owl of Minerva has become a beloved destination in Toronto, offering 24-hour dining at its Yonge Street location.

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Toronto Outdoor Picture Show presents Another World, a 21-date open-air festival until Aug. 27. Screenings will be held at various parks, including Christie Pits and Corktown Common. Another World offers nightly pairings of short and feature films. The program is free for all attendees, thanks to charitable donations.

Check the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show website for the complete calendar and neighbourhood series.

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Step into the magical world of Enchanted Poutinerie, where you'll be transported to the pages of a storybook. The walls are adorned with intricately designed trees, creating a whimsical atmosphere. Look up and you'll find a meticulously painted ceiling adorned with a vivid array of multicoloured leaves. The menu features a number of poutines from around the world, like the chicken shawarma, lobster and pulled pork.

However, the true carnival delight lies in the unicorn poutine—a quirky take on the classic dish, featuring Quebec cheese curds in various hues and a homemade multicoloured gravy.

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Southern-style comfort food is undeniably decadent, with its use of rich ingredients, slow cooking methods, deep-frying, sweet desserts and generous portions. Though the dishes at Hogtown Vegan lean toward healthier alternatives compared to their non-vegan counterparts, they still offer plenty of options to fulfill your junk food cravings. Take for example, their French toast sliders: battered and deep-fried baguette rounds are stuffed with roasted sunflower seed butter, banana, seitan bacon and accompanied by a side of spicy syrup. We can’t think of a better way to start the day!

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Oswald's Pizza has gained recognition for its distinctive approach to Detroit-style pizza, featuring a base made from focaccia. The pies are celebrated for their light and airy texture, complemented by a delightfully crunchy crust rim, and generously layered with melted cheese on top. With just six pan pies on the menu, there’s one that we think you may be lovin’. The Mac Daddy is loaded with ground beef, onions, shredded iceberg lettuce, dill pickles and special sauce.

They even top it off with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Are you singing the jingle yet?

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Move over Tiny Tom, there’s a new mini deep-fried doughnut in town! Superballs Cafe offers veganfriendly loukoumades, those honeysoaked fried dough balls from Greek cuisine, in six delicious varieties. Indulge in flavours like Ready, Set Birthday, Supercrema, Milky Way 500, Choco Thunderbolt, Caramel Comet and Cinnabon.These treats are available in 8, 12 or 18 packs, and you can customize them with toppings like Oreos, Biscoff or sprinkles. To top it off, the adorable car-shaped takeaway boxes channel vibes from the 50s and 60s, adding an extra layer of nostalgic charm.

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WINNER INDIA “It’s really pretty to look at! It’s got nice layers, it’s well put together and stays together great, too. The flavours of the masalas really stand out.”

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ANTHONY ROSE Post City’s tasting chef is the Michelinrecommended visionary behind Fat Pasha, Schmaltz and Fet Zun.

JAPAN & KOREA “This tastes just like Korean rib. It’s very good and flavourful and I like the fattiness of it. The lettuce, pickle and tomato are all fresh. Overall, it’s very tasty.”

Sushi One, 4924 Yonge St., North York, Beef short rib burger - $16.99

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ISRAEL “It’s such a cool burger, it’s a great idea.

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King Street might just be getting guests the chance to indulge in some competition as the city’s what Walker refers to as "experimain district of entertainment. ences," allowing them to select The Annex has just welcomed a any item from the menu at a brand new Mexican cocktail and fixed price. These experiences tapas bar called Mezcalero, and, vary in size and content, ranging between the dancers and fire from a selection of six plates acperformers on the floor at its re- companied by four house cockcent opening, it’s already making tails for $150, all the way up to a statement. an extensive offering of 30 plates General manager Anthony accompanied by two bottles of Walker describes the interior, tequila or mezcal for $850. This which was designed by Alex- menu structure empowers guests ander Perry, as “playful, modto tailor their dining experiern and industrial,” ence to their desires, noting the garage finding the perfect GUAC & ROLL doors on the side combination of flaThe guacamole bar of the building. vours and dishes. is a perfect fit for chef “It’s just this Additionally, Erica Araujo, a past beautiful mix of for those who winner of guac-offs colours that ties prefer a more indiworldwide. into the food and vidualized approach, the whole experiguests have the opence.” tion to order salads, mesAfter 12 years spent working quites, chorizos and empanadas together at Victory Café and separately, à la carte.

Crafty Coyote, Walker teamed On select nights, the bar will up with local restaurateur Knick transform into a vibrant venue Ndreka to develop the idea. reminiscent of a supper club, “Bloor Street is a beautiful with DJs spinning into the street, and we feel like it doesn't night. have enough variety of things to “It was really important to me eat or entertainment or different that people don't view Mezcalrestaurants that have an evening ero as merely a pre-party or an vibe. So we wanted to bring after-party destination," he says.

King and Yorkville and that kind "Mezcalero is the whole moof energy to the Annex," Ndreka ment." says.

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Montreal, New York and now Toronto — here comes Milos

L-R: Milos owner Costas Spiliadis, a tower of lightly fried zucchini

One of the world's most renowned Greek resThe menu at Estiatorio Milos will showtaurants is soon to make its debut in Toronto. case many of the renowned dishes that have Maria Arhontoulis, the director of marketing made the restaurant famous. Classics like the at Estiatorio Milos, has confirmed that the Milos Special (a tower of lightly fried zucchacclaimed seafood restaurant is scheduled to ini and eggplant, kefalograviera cheese and open its doors in Toronto in 2024. tzatziki) and grilled whole fish are among the Although Arhontoulis has refrained from highlights. disclosing further details at this time, it is The sea bass, sourced directly from the highly probable that the menu will Greek islands, holds a special place showcase Milos's signature dishes, of popularity at Estiatorio Milos, featuring fresh fish flown in known for its delicate flavour GLOBAL from the Mediterranean. and tender, flaky texture.

DOMINATION Estiatorio Milos currently Another beloved dish at EsAlong with Toronto, boasts restaurants in various tiatorio Milos is the jumbo MIlos will expand its countries worldwide. The upMadagascar prawns. Freshly reach with locations coming Toronto location will grilled and served with their in Palm Beach and mark the brand's 10th venture heads on for maximum flavour, Singapore. into the restaurant industry. they pair perfectly with an enChef and owner Costas Spiliadis dive salad and a touch of lemon. established Estiatorio Milos in The Milos lobster salad, known 1979 with the aim of introducing global as astakosalata, combines fresh fennel and dill diners to the delectable flavours of Greek with Treviso radicchio, endive and, of course, coastal cuisine.

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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur as a result of a wide variety of accidents, including car accidents, slip and falls, sports injuries, and more. “The most common brain injuries that we see in our practice are concussions,” says Jeremy Diamond, Senior Partner at Diamond & Diamond Lawyers. “This is an injury that is often overlooked or downplayed, but can have an enormous impact on the injured person’s quality of life.” While concussions are one of the most common and wellknown brain injuries, there is a broad spectrum of traumatic brain injuries with unique symptoms, causes, and treatments.

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3. Cerebral hemorrhage: Also commonly referred to as ‘brain bleed,’ a cerebral hemorrhage occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures caused by a health issue or a head injury. This bleeding can reduce oxygen delivery to the brain and kill off brain cells. Cerebral hemorrhage can cause symptoms such as severe headaches, seizures, loss of vision, difficulty with motor skills and balance, and loss of consciousness.

4. Diffuse axonal injury: A diffuse axonal injury occurs when the brain is suddenly shaken or twisted inside

the skull, tearing the brain’s long connective nerve fibers (axons). This can occur in car accidents or falls, and can cause symptoms such as loss of consciousness, coma, and paralysis.

5. Penetrating brain injury: A penetrating head injury occurs when a foreign object penetrates the skull and damages the brain tissue. This can occur in car accidents or as a result of violence, and can cause permanent disability like post-traumatic epilepsy or loss of life.

Many brain injuries can deteriorate over time if left untreated, so it’s important to see a doctor if you’ve experienced trauma to the head or are experiencing symptoms synonymous with any form of traumatic brain injury. “Brain injuries can have serious, long-lasting effects, and early treatment can improve outcomes and prevent further damage.

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L-R: At Pigeon, the interior boasts an indoor tree as its centrepiece, steak au poivre

‘World’s worst coffee shop’ opens in Toronto If you think Toronto is already overpopulated with pigeons, you might not be happy to hear we’re getting more — but this time it’s a coffee shop that self-proclaims as serving up the “world’s worst coffee.”

Pigeon Café & Bar just opened its first Toronto location last month at 337 King St. W., and it’s already preparing to open its second location at Brookfield Place. The brand is well-known in Quebec, with three other locations in Montreal since its first opening six years ago.

Though Pigeon began as a humble espresso bar, Toronto’s first location is a full coffee-to-cocktails restaurant concept.

Owner and founder Jonathan Dresner was born in Montreal, but he lived in Toronto for a short time as a child and has

often split his time between the two cities since.

And what would draw you in more than the “world’s worst coffee"? Dresner explains the slogan came to him during a time when he was frustrated and fearful of not living up to the standards of people who are committed to coffee. Rather than trying to convince everyone that Pigeon has good coffee, he made it fun instead.

“I thought it was playful,” he says.

The King Street location’s open, contemporary space is just as playful, with a decorative tree adding greenery to an otherwise urban strip. Fairy lights around the foliage add sparkle to the dim, moody evenings.

“It’s a nice, intimate space,” explains the founder. “We aim to make it somewhat like

an oasis, and then, as the day goes on, the music gets louder, we lower the lights, and then it just feels very enchanting.”

During the daytime hours, Pigeon’s menu is a brunch-lover’s dream, with pancakes, French toast, avocado and shakshuka rounding out the menu. Guests can even get their eggs topped with caviar.

Appetizers and lunch mains include beet burgers, grilled cheese, schnitzel, salmon, steaks and charcuteries. When the lights dim as day turns to night and the classic cocktails begin to flow, a larger selection of heftier menu items becomes available, including pastas, rib steaks and sea bass.

The second Toronto Pigeon location is opening in the fall as an espresso bar out of Brookfield Place, where the Starbucks was —Megan Gallant once located.

The owners of a new Forest Hill Italian restaurant are at it again opening a fresh fish market by taking over one of the recently closed De La Mer Fresh Fish Market locations in the Leaside neighbourhood.

De La Mer once boasted four prominent retail shops and a commercial commissary. The brand gained widespread recognition across the city for its exceptional selection of seafood.

In 2022, Marsida Lazimi and her husband, Melsi, immigrated to Canada and last December, launched Rimini Rimini in Forest Hill.

The restaurant pays tribute to their Italian hometown, the charming seaside village of Rimini, a favourite of the local fishers.

The Rimini Rimini menu emphasizes fresh seafood, which is imported from Italy and Greece, along with meat and pasta dishes.

Earlier this year, Marsida shared with Post City that their aspirations go beyond running a restaurant.

“Our dream one day is to have a big fish market with all different kinds of fish, including whole fish and cleaned fish that can simply be taken home to cook,” she said.

Rimini De La Mer fish market is set to open soon at 1543 Bayview Ave. —Jennifer Schembri

New Thornhill restaurant Lucky79 is offering a “volcanic” taste of Asian fusion, and you’d be lucky to get a taste.

The restaurant, launched in June, is a rebrand of Azabu, and it remains under the ownership of TaeShik Kim. Though the previous venture was a middle to high-end dining location, Kim wanted to instead create something that was “more everyday” and family-friendly where guests could easily bring young children.

Utilizing his years of international culinary experience, Kim offers guests a loaded and well-priced menu of street foods inspired by all corners of Asia from Thailand to Vietnam, Korea and China.

In response to Torontonians' love for patio season, the interior design of the restaurant resembles a modern, sleek year-round

patio, featuring plants positioned between tables and foliage gracefully hanging from the ceiling.

The signature dish on the menu is the Pork Volcano (also called Leng Saap), a relatively new street food sold at night markets in Thailand.

It consists of a mountain of braised pork bones in a 12-hour broth brewed with spicy Thai chilies.

At Lucky79, you might just be in for some good luck! After each meal, diners will receive a scratch-and-win card with a chance to win a free drink or dessert.

"We're dedicated to making the experience enjoyable for our customers," says Kim. "Many people have a blast with it as they near the end of their dining."

Lucky79 is located at 5 Glen Cameron Rd., Unit 23A. —MG

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Classic dining spot makes a comeback

L-R: Celebrity chef Susur Lee, the out-of-this-world Singapore Slaw

Susur Lee opens shiny new flagship restaurant After months of enduring Singapore slaw withdrawal, Susur Lee fans will be pleased to learn that the celebrity chef is finally reopening his eponymous restaurant in a new downtown Toronto location.

Officially opening on July 25, Lee Restaurant will offer dinner service and soon expand to include lunch service.

Last year, when the news broke that Lee's beloved King West establishment would be replaced by an Earls restaurant, it sent shockwaves through the community of loyal patrons.

They were left in a state of uncertainty, questioning where they could continue to experience the delightful fusion of Asian and French cuisine that had made Lee's restaurant renowned.

Fortunately, a few months ago, it was confirmed that Lee Restaurant's new location would be at 497 Richmond St., as a

stand-alone restaurant within Toronto's historic Waterworks building.

What sets the Waterworks Food Hall apart from other culinary destinations in the city is its truly unique location. Nestled alongside one of downtown's oldest parks, St. Andrew’s Playground, this food hall enjoys a breathtaking connection to nature.

As a result, visitors can look forward to indulging in mouth-watering dishes while being surrounded by the lush greenery and vibrant atmosphere of the park.

During the warmer months, the experience becomes even more enchanting as diners have the opportunity to enjoy picnics in the park.

“More than just restaurants and artisan food stalls, it will be a layered dining experience and community gathering place,” reads a statement on Waterworks Food Hall’s Instagram page.

Once open, the food hall will include more than 20 hand-picked vendors serving specialty fare, seasonal offerings and authentic cuisines from around the world.

Hailing from Hong Kong, Lee made his way to Toronto in 1978, becoming a true pioneer of modern Chinese cuisine.

His culinary expertise and innovation brought him international acclaim, particularly through his impressive appearances on Iron Chef America and Top Chef Masters, where he achieved the highest judging marks ever recorded in the show's history. In 2016, an exciting collaboration with Drake led to the opening of Fring's.

Unfortunately, it closed two years later.

Lee's new flagship location offers a menu inspired by refreshing, bright flavours and the spices of Southeast Asia in a family-style setting.

—Jennifer Schembri

When the Columbus Centre first opened in 1980, Ristorante Boccaccio became a cherished establishment for the Italian-Canadian Community.

Though it closed in 2020, the restaurant experienced a revival this May, thanks to chefs Luciano Schipano and Anthony Sestito.

They brought new life to the restaurant, creating a space that is now more modern and vibrant while maintaining its commitment to delivering high-quality food and a unique dining experience.

Offering both casual lunch and fine dining dinner options, Ristorante Boccaccio caters to all tastes, whether you prefer traditional Italian dishes or opt for a more modern culinary experience. Menu highlights include fresh homemade pastas, homemade mozzarella, burrata and freshly baked focaccia.

Keeping up with the rising trends in Toronto and Ontario, Ristorante Boccaccio has adopted a no tipping policy, removing the tipping option from all terminals and opting to raise staff salaries instead.

Down the road, the chefs plan to introduce cooking classes within the space, which will include wine and olive oil tastings, adding to the overall culinary adventure at the restaurant.

Ristorante Boccaccio is located at 901 Lawrence Ave. W. —Megan Gallant

Ladurée, the prestigious French luxury patisserie established in Paris in1862, is best known for its creation of the iconic macaron — its famous cookies even made an appearance in Sofia Coppola's art house film, Marie Antoinette. The brand has also earned international acclaim for its exceptional range of pastries and cakes, which have been unavailable in the Toronto market — until now.

Just last month, the macaron mecca opened a pastry laboratory in Markham. This will bring Ladurée’s amazing French sweets to not just one, but two locations in Toronto — the Yorkdale tea salon and Exchange Tower. Now, Toronto residents can indulge in Ladurée’s amazing treats without having to travel far.

Inside the pastry lab, skilled artisans work their magic, bringing

to life the time-honoured recipes of the patisserie. Executive pastry chef Alexandra Launay, with the company since 2010, recreates Ladurée’s pastries and cakes from scratch daily. Previously, Launay led the pastry team at Ladurée's second largest facility in London.

If you haven’t tried the patisserie's Ispahan, a rose-flavoured macaron filled with rose petal and lychee cream, or the Plaisir Sucre, a hazelnut biscuit with whole hazelnuts, hazelnut praliné crunch and a milk chocolate coating, or even the heavenly Saint Honore cakes — layers of puff pastry, choux pastry filled with vanilla cream and caramelized sugar — now’s your chance!

Menu items will be available for pickup or delivery within —JS the GTA.

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LOOKING BACK Before you go... take a gander at some of the city’s historical August moments!

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Toronto's Caribana, established in 1967, has become the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, a renowned summer celebration that attracts millions of visitors annually.

The inaugural Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) was held on Aug. 16, 1954, as part of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), and has since become a beloved annual event in Toronto.

The Toronto Zoo, formerly the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo, opened on Aug. 15, 1974, after the relocation of wild animals from Riverdale, now featuring a pioneer farm on the previous site.

On Aug. 19, 1874, the City Council of Toronto approved the establishment of an official fire department, enhancing fire safety and response in the growing city.

The widespread power outage on Aug. 14, 2003, impacted over 50 million people across North America, triggered by a tree branch contacting a power line in Ohio.

The Christie Pits riots in Toronto on Aug. 16, 1933, marked a violent clash between antiSemitic and Jewish residents during a baseball game, highlighting underlying social tensions.

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