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CONTENTS Welcome to the June 2023 edition of the Post. Sit back & enjoy.

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30 Stay cool from the heat while dressing cool on the streets with these sizzling summer fashion trends

35 Twenty years after the Michaels’ historic marriage, we met up with the couple to hear their incredible love story

41 Escape to Muskoka with our insider’s guide to the best places to eat, paddle and play in cottage country

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Newsmaker Queen Priyanka takes centre stage at Pride Since winning the first season of Canada’s Drag Race, Priyanka has parlayed her success and become the best-known queen in Toronto. Now, we chat with her about her show at Pride, dealing with the ignorant haters and, yes, her fave local restaurants.

What are you up to at Pride this month?

Well I'm getting a big show at the AGO on June 9. And it's gonna be f**king lit. I'm excited because last year, I had my Toronto party at Yonge-Dundas Square. And it feels so cool to be doing a more curated show in the gallery after a year of live singing and live performance under my belt. It feels like a grown-up way to come back for pride this year.

America and all over the world, and you say to yourself, “Oh, Canada isn't like that.” Toronto is such a beautiful city where we're all accepted. I can walk around in drag, no one will care. But because of laws being put into place in America, it has just awakened the conservative beast in many people all over the world that they [antidrag protests] are really OK. Tell us about your first Pride.

My first Pride was like, seven years ago. I just came out of the closet, and I was met by all my friends who were like, “Wait, it's your first Pride?” I remember walking up and down Church Street and everyone had glitter on their faces. And you know, they have the mom hugs and all this stuff. It was so inspiring to see Are you shocked to see how fearless these people were the anti-drag protests in T.O.? because I lived in the closet for so It's shocking. I mean, I always felt many years. So just to see that on protected because I am Canadian, the other side of how fun and right? You see things going on in happy it can be to be a gay person

— that is my favourite part. And that's why every single Pride I try to be as gay as possible because I hope that I can inspire the next generation of people who are closeted, who aren't as comfortable being themselves to come on out and walk along Church Street and just feel as gay as they need to.

But I also like Thai food so Pai at Yonge and Eglinton. I would say those two are my favourite. But usually for someone's birthday, my mom makes us drive out to Markham to go to Sam Woo BBQ. It’s the best Chinese food in Canada.

What does Pride mean to you?

I love these questions. I would say Nelly Furtado. She is the best.

It's interesting because — although we just touched on those things — a big part of pride is the fearlessness of being a trans person, a queer person, a gay person, a bi person, whatever kind of person you want to be.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

What is your greatest fear?

I would say, probably, I don't like snakes. And I'm afraid of stalkers.

Which living person do you most admire?

It has to be my mom. She's hilarious.

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What is your personal motto?

My personal motto is work so hard that your dreams come true I always take everyone to New because mine did, motherf**ker.

Ho King because it's open late.

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Muskoka is a rare combination of incredible natural wonders with a cultural swagger that is very much a big city. It’s like our Hamptons.

The downside is that there is this incredible place just two hours north of Toronto, but it might seem inaccessible or hard to fathom for many.

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Summertime and the living is boozy, if two levels of government have anything to say about it. The city just approved a pilot project that will allow consumption of alcohol in some parks. Although the program is aimed at promoting responsible drinking, some argue that the focus on alcohol-related initiatives seems misplaced. Then again, the provincial government is

also doing its part to make alcohol more accessible by continuing its battle to get boozy options into convenience stores, which 7-Eleven is already doing in Niagara: one would think in order to make a quick stop for beer and chips before heading to said park. It’s a rare alignment of governmental priorities. One might wonder why it’s over booze and not the Greenbelt.

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FROM 102 TO 4: HERE’S OUR TOP MAYORAL PICKS Four are leading in the polls, all four from different sides of the political spectrum. But what separates the people from the policies? We conducted a series of interviews to find out.

The latest poll shows the top contenders a seamstress in a factory on Spadina. are Olivia Chow, Josh Matlow, Ana Bailão, and Mark Saunders. But beyond JOSH: Delivering newspapers for the the politics, what are these candidates Toronto Star. really like?

ANA: Cleaning offices in downtown ToPOST: Where is the first place ronto with my mother when I was 15.

JOSH: For far too long, when it comes to housing, architecture, infrastructure, public space and even basic services, our city has reached for the height of mediocrity.

I know we can do so much better.

ANA: Yes, I cycle around Davenport to

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MARK: Not recently. ing things like homelessness, addiction OLIVIA: I’m a year-round cyclist. I even POST: Favourite restaurant? and crime on the TTC. JOSH MATLOW: There’s no one place. cycle to some of my campaign events.

There are many, including Kensington OLIVIA: Bar Raval, or a Chinese hot pot ANA: Lack of affordability in Toronto.

Market, the Islands, the Bluffs, Rouge POST: What’s your best quality? place: Liuyishou.

Park and more!

POST: Favourite place OLIVIA: Empathy.

MARK: Queen’s Pasta Cafe. to get away from it all?

ANA BAILÃO: Little Portugal of course!

JOSH: I approach things with compasJOSH: Tao Northern Chinese Cuisine.

OLIVIA: Camping at our provincial and MARK SAUNDERS: Raptors game if the sion and empathy. national parks. I spend my summers schedule allows.

ANA: Mercatto. camping along a river.

ANA: Whether it’s city council, comOLIVIA CHOW: The music garden in the munity leaders or the provincial or POST: What do you dislike MARK: Walking my dog in the Scarborsummer, the AGO in the winter. federal government, I have always been most about the city right now? ough Bluffs. good at working with others to deliver POST: What was your first job? for our city.

OLIVIA: How stuck Toronto has become. JOSH: Our ravines.

People are feeling stuck: sitting in traffic, MARK: Farm hand – hardest job I’ve MARK: My ability to listen. waiting for the bus, trying to get afford- POST: Have you ever commuted had. able housing or trying to access city serv- by bicycle in the city?

For full interviews with all six candidates OLIVIA: I snapped buttons onto pants as ices. We can do better — and we will. visit StreetsofToronto.com.

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The Eglinton Crosstown LRT the 260 deficiencies recently has become a symbol of what is identified are reasonable or not, wrong with the city. It doesn’t given the scope of the project. It matter that it is a provincial seems odd that Eglinton station project. The way that Ford has is being dug up before it even involved himself in city business opened and the tracks on the has blurred the lines. route were not laid to specificaThe Crosstown is over tions. What is reasonable is to budget with no end date in expect that Metrolinx will prosight. It seems to endlessly carry vide a revised timeline. on with little concern for the What is clear is that Metroimpact on neighbours, busi- linx acted like it knew more nesses or local traffic. than the TTC throughout the When Metrolinx or the pro- entire project. This hubris is vincial government is asked now its Achilles heel. about the delays, they obfuscate, Although many of these deflect and deny. The reality is things can be explained, it does that politics inflated the budget, little to ease the suffering of the timelines were unreasonable, many businesses and comand Metrolinx has had to learn munities that have been under a few hard lessons in project construction for a decade. It cermanagement. tainly seems that no governAlthough the federal Liberal ment understands or cares or government cannot be held to there would be a stronger comaccount for the current debacle, mitment to a timeline. they are responsible for adding We can only hope that the the unbudgeted stations of Les- lessons learned will be applied lie and Chesswood to the tune to the Ontario Line. of $500 million and, with it, deThere was a time when govlays. ernments existed to make life When the Crosstown first more livable. The mayoral canbroke ground it was the largest didate who understands this transit project in Canada. Con- and can articulate a way forward struction projects run into un- has a chance of wearing the expected problems, and digging mayor’s chains on election day. a tunnel through existing inKAREN STINTZ is a frastructure is complicated. city councillor The timeline was likely too former and was a chair of the TTC. aggressive. It is difficult to say if

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Why is this election so boring? his 25 ward system in 2018.

Wards are so large that councillors are unable to attend all of the community meetings to which they are invited. Size really does matter.

Adding to the size question is the fact that the city consists of two different and often competing elements: the mixed-use, dense, compact central city and the low-density, separated-use suburbs built after 1950. These two landforms have different interests and values, whether it is public transit, street life, sense of community or notions of the role of public services and government.

The example of homelessness is a key example. Homelessness is a big problem in the central city, less so in the suburbs, and residents of each area take different positions on its seriousness and how much energy and money the city should spend addressing the problem.

Policies which are popular in one part of the city are unpopular in the other. Candidates often must pull their punches, when talking about policy, to not offend one group. The success of John Tory as mayor was that he had a way of being soft on all the big issues so few got offended at what he said.

Another problem is that candidates have trouble getting their message across. Television

and radio ads are simply too expensive for most candidates.

Trying to get election pamphlets into the hands of all voters is impossible.

So candidates must rely on the media. Newspapers are challenged by revenue shortfalls, which means there are fewer reporters than in previous years and newspapers are much smaller, making reporters compete for space. Television and radio face the same problems.

Broad brush strokes are the best one can hope for, and that doesn’t create any excitement in the election.

Oh, I almost forgot. Premier Doug Ford will interfere with any good change that would strengthen the city. He’s got the power to do that, and he will use it to limit and destroy local democracy if our new mayor tries to do something helpful.

People know that.

All in all, there are substantial reasons why voter interest is so low. Nevertheless, to show our belief in the city and local democracy, we have no choice but to vote on June 26.

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There are certainly enough interesting candidates running, with a diversity of views. The total number — in excess of 100 candidates — is somewhat surprising. Usually there are about 50 candidates, although 50 or 100, what’s the difference?

The four or five significant candidates offer a variety of policies and experiences, so there are good choices available.

And there is no shortage of issues facing the city.

But there are a number of problems those candidates have difficulty surmounting.

First is the size of the city — more than three million people, by far the largest electoral district in Canada. This enormity makes most of us feel quite irrelevant when thinking our vote can have an impact. So we tend to treat the election as a low priority for our attention.

When the megacity was created by then premier Mike Harris in 1997, many predicted that amalgamating the six municipalities in Metro Toronto into one big city would substantially reduce local democracy.

Toronto City Council tried to rectify this problem by creating 44 wards to give people a sense that they had some status in the big city, but Premier Doug Ford overruled that with

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Dog attacks boy in midtown schooyard

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A boy was seriously injured after an off-leash dog attacked him at Rawlinson Community School.

The incident occurred May 12 at around 6 p.m.

It is just one of several attacks from off-leash dogs in the schoolyard outside of school hours that range from “mild to very severe in nature,” according to a letter sent to parents in the community from the school’s principal, Lorelei Eccleston.

“I understand there are community members regularly allowing their dogs off leash in our schoolyard on evenings and weekends, which poses a potential threat to children and adults alike,” Eccleston said.

“I would like to urge all families to exercise extreme caution when in the vicinity of the schoolyard outside of school hours.”

Eccleston said that some of the incidents have been reported to police and Toronto Animal Services, and they are investigating as needed.

Toronto District School Board (TDSB) trustee Alexis Dawson said via social media that the attack on the boy was “vicious” and landed the student in the hospital.

“No dogs on TDSB prop-

erty, especially off leash!” she tweeted.

Local councillor Alejandra Bravo tweeted that letting dogs off leash in schoolyards is a “serious safety issue,” and she said in a statement to Post City that she has spoken with families in the community and will explore additional enforcement options with city staff and the TDSB. It is technically illegal to have dogs off leash outside of designated areas in Toronto.

Bravo highlighted in another tweet that Davenport, where Rawlinson Community School is located, has a “real shortage of parks and green space.”

“We’re exploring options for more dog off-leash areas,” she said. “But we need our kids to be safe. Dogs must be kept on a leash except in designated areas. My office is working with the community to support signs, flyers and education.”

Eccleston suggested some safety tips in her letter, recommending to always ask for permission from the owner before approaching a dog, to avoid direct eye contact with dogs as it can be interpreted as a challenge or threat, to back away slowly if a dog is growling or showing its teeth and to avoid sudden movement.

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L-R: The garden before it was destroyed, Jay Pitter and Joseph Clement

A community garden oasis was artist for whom this garden bedestroyed by Toronto Com- came a passion project over a decmunity Housing Corporation ade and with an estimated (TCHC) staff, and local residents investment of more than $20,000. are angry.The once-stunning gar“Building management never den was created by Brian Gorrell had any problems with the garand another resident of 133 den or complaints about it. In Broadway Ave. fact, probably quite the opposite, Neighbourhood resident Tom as this garden was a bright spot in Cohen, described it as “the only the front of their building,” real human touch in that canyon Auster said. of tall towers and full of the most According to Auster, the upwhimsical sculptures and furnish- roar over what happened hqd ings,” adding that Gorrell is not grown steadily, especially since in good health and the city tore local councillor Josh Matlow up his work on Feb. 7 while he flagged the incident. was at an appointment with a doctor.

“The only real In a news article, a TCHC spokesperson said the removal human touch in was the result of fire hazards pres- that canyon of ent and the use of indoor electritall towers.” cal extension cords.

Jane Auster, of the South Eglinton Davisville Residents’ “There have been several Association, said that reasoning is letters sent to the city, letters to “a bit rich since it was deep in local media, calls for the city to winter time when there could not rebuild the garden as completely have been fire hazards present.” and faithfully as possible,” said Gorrell told a media outlet that Auster. “This incident has been he had not received a single com- heartbreaking, as this garden oasis plaint about the garden until had been a bright and green spot January, when he received two for many years in a neighbourletters from TCHC. “They never hood surrounded by concrete.” gave me any options. They never Matlow took the initiative, told me they would take the en- moving two motions at a Toronto tire garden,” Gorrell commented. City Council meeting in May. The 133 Broadway building is The first motion was to replace an older, mid-rise rental near the the garden, and the second was to corner of Redpath Avenue. Brian try to discern exactly what went “Bry” Gorrell, is a 53-year-old wrong and why TCHC enabled

such behaviour. The first, was a request for city council to “increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 75 Broadway Avenue,” it reads in part, “for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to Toronto Community Housing Corporation to rebuild the community garden, in consultation with Mr. Gorrell and the residents of 133 Broadway Avenue.”

Both motions passed.

In addition, on June 3, Jay Pitter, principal placemaker of Jay Pitter Placemaking, will be hosting a balcony gardening workshop at the building with landscape architect Joseph Clement to help residents. All materials will be provided free of charge.

“As the principal of a bi-national practice leading initiatives pertaining to equitable public space design and policy, I'm committed to everyone having access to diverse types and scales of amenities, including green space,” said Pitter. “Also, as a former TCHC kid, I have an embodied understanding of what it feels like to be sent the message that my community is undeserving of beauty and respite. This workshop is not only an act of professional accountability; it's a personal statement of solidarity."

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Construction of a large new condominium is underway and taking up almost an entire block of Yonge Street north of Lawrence Avenue.

The proposal at 3180–3202 Yonge St. was approved by the City of Toronto after a deal was struck with the developer, which included dropping the number of storeys from 12 to 11.

The site was home to a number of well-known stores and restaurants, including the long-running Italian eatery Parmigiano, which relocated to Danforth Avenue.

The development will take up almost the entire city block between Bedford Park and Woburn Avenue, excluding the TD bank that is on the south end. When the project was first proposed a few years ago, the Bedford Park Residents Organization (BPRO) was against the development, due to concerns over shadowing, traffic, overlook and density in the neighbourhood.

BPRO president Ted Butler added that the developer, NYX Capital, had not reached out to residents before its application and was not being co-operative, but that changed as the application moved through city channels.

“We discussed their concerns and expect to connect with them again later in the year,” NYX Capital’s CEO Yashar Fatehi said in a statement in 2021.

What works in the developer’s favour for rezoning is the proximity to Lawrence subway station, since the province amended the city’s Midtown in Focus plan to allow for greater densification around transit stations — without any consultation from the city.

But residents are still concerned that their quiet neighbourhoods are being eyed to become the next Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue, which is seeing some of the most intense building activity in the city.

“They feel they have a right to start converting Yonge and Lawrence to Yonge and Eglinton,” Butler said of the developer.

Given the city’s housing crisis, and the new Ontario Bill 23, there could be much more development on the way. A look at the city’s development portal, however, shows a spike in applications around the intersection of Yonge and Lawrence has yet to occur.

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Bayview & Leaside rezoning risk?

Toronto could be facing a cru- shown on the attached draft cial dilemma as developers eye Plan of Phased Condominium.” the city's employment areas for Geoff Kettel, co-chair of the housing projects, posing a po- Federation of North Toronto tential threat on a number of Residents’ Associations, is conlevels, including financial stabil- cerned that, with the Doug Ford ity. government focussing so much The Province of Ontario's on housing, it could force the emphasis on housing could in- city to change the zoning. tensify the situation. There are “Some of the [developers] many areas of the city that are definitely are trying to push for home to employment areas, per- residential. Absolutely,” said haps most notably the neigh- Kettel. “The OMB decided way bourhoods of Leaside and York back in the 2000s that there was Mills. to be no residential south of On June 1, the City of To- Vanderhoof. The developments ronto's planning and housing committee is scheduled to make its recommendations on 45 of “Ford is trying to more than 150 requests to conmake changes to vert employment areas to other open up the emuses, primarily residential.

These areas have industrial ployment lands. ” histories and business parks that offer good employment opportunities. Of course, these neigh- on Brentcliffe and Laird, they're bourhoods are also amongst the right up to Vanderhoof at this most popular in which to live in point, but the developers are abthe city. More housing opportu- solutely interested in pushing nities would be popular and south. So far the city has been profitable. able to prevent that.”

In Leaside, an application just What do these employment came into the city for a three- areas mean to the city? storey industrial building at 45 According to a city staff reIndustrial St. In the cover letter, port, Toronto's Employment it states “the proposal will result Areas currently house more than in the consolidation of parking 21,600 establishments employaround the existing building, ing over 390,000 people, accommon elements areas and a counting for 27 per cent of all demising line allowing for a fu- jobs in the city. These businesses ture phase of development as also contribute approximately 27

per cent of the city's GDP and 12 per cent of property taxes paid.

The report emphasizes the crucial role played by employment areas in supporting the diverse economic base of Toronto and providing jobs with living wages.

In York Mills, there is a request to convert two large business plazas around Leslie Street and York Mills Road. The largest is at 808 York Mills Rd., with a property owner request to “redesignate all of the lands from General Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas to permit a mixed-use form of intensification consisting of residential, office, retail and service commercial uses.”

Although the city is recommending against conversion, there is clearly an interest in these lands as developable sites in Toronto, which are at a premium. And the final decision could be made by the province.

“Ford is trying to make changes to open up the employment lands much, much more widely,” said Kettel.

“The concern is that even if the city turns these down, and we expect that they'll turn most of them down, but then they have to go to the province, right? The city doesn’t have final decision making.”

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Pink Martini opened a new storefront in Bloor West village, last month. Founded by Torontobased creative director Amir Bahar in 2006, the women’s fashion brand is known for its feminine “boho chic” style. The new store at 2378 Bloor St. W. features an open concept and bright layout with the brand’s full women’s fashion line.

Prices range from around $25 for shirts and tanks to a high of $230 for jackets.

The Rosedale Art Fair is happening June 10-11, and it’s bringing established and emerging artists to the heart of Rosedale in Ramsden Park to showcase their work! Take a stroll around the park and you may find the perfect painting or artwork to brighten up your home.

A favourite art show among art collectors and gallerists in the city, brush shoulders with the best of the best in the art world and discover some new artists this month.

Sarang Kitchen, a new fried chicken spot at 1056 Bloor St. W., is serving up Koren comfort food with a focus on making neurodivergent Torontonians a priority.

Created by autism specialist Jennifer Low and chef Deon Kim, the restaurant employs over 70 per cent neurodiverse staff and offers an inclusive environment with additions such as sensory boxes and a multi-sensory room with fidgets, weighted blankets and noise-cancelling headphones at the ready Vrai, a lab-grown diamond brand for neurodivergent customers. from Los Angeles, just opened its first and, for now, only Canadian Tzatz Boutique, a Bayview Avestore in Toronto this month after nue institution for 36 years, angreat success with pop-ups in the nounced last month that it’ll be city previously. The new location at closing its shop at 1609 Bayview 111 Yorkville Ave. features the Ave. for good. “It's true.… After company’s sought-after sustainable 36 amazing years we've decided to diamond designs, worn by celebri- set sail for new adventures. It's ties including Taylor Swift, Jennifer time for sunshine, lollipops and Lopez and Emma Watson. Ac- rainbows!” states the Instagram cording to Vrai, it is the first certi- post announcing the closure fied true zero-emission diamond and Tzatz’s month-long retirement sale. producer.

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27 The percentage that home resales in Toronto jumped month-over-month in April, according to an RBC report.

$1,153,269 L-R: The Bank of Canada, CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal

Toronto’s housing correction is officially over

Is the housing correction over?

Yes, but we have to remember that the main reason why the market is stabilizing is the lack of supply. People are not listing — it's not that the demand is back to normal. The market is turning into a seller's market, especially for relatively cheap units — in the GTA, we're talking about something between $800,000 to $1.1 million.

What changed from four months ago?

Well, nothing! Back then there was no supply, now there is no supply. It seems that

demand is a bit stronger for more affordable units, especially after the Bank of Canada signaled they are not going to raise interest rates. Unfortunately, the Consumer Price Index numbers are not behaving, the inflation numbers are not behaving, and the Bank of Canada might move again in July.

That will actually send a wave of uncertainty into the market that might slow down activity over the next few months.

What about mortgage rates?

The speculation regarding the Bank of Canada is not ending. It’s hurting the five-year rate and leading to higher mortgage rates that will introduce some softening of the market, no question about it. So it's not going to be a linear trajectory. There are some factors that will ease or slow down recovery.

If you look at the distribution of mort-

gages, the vast majority of people are now taking one- and two-year mortgages, as opposed to five-year variable ones. That's something I've never seen before. I think people realize that interest rates will start falling in 2024, and they’re buying time taking one or two years, although it's expensive, and then will ride the rest of the way down.

What’s coming for the months ahead?

The rate of improvement will slow down over the next few months. I think that, quite frankly, the housing market is stabilizing too fast. The fact that the market is stabilizing with these interest rates after such a significant increase is telling us how tight the market is, right? It’s not just that there’s demand and everyone’s willing to buy now. It’s that there’s no supply, and that’s protecting prices.

900 T.O. buildings show conversion potential A recent study by real estate company Avison Young found that over 900 office buildings in Toronto show potential for conversion into residential space. Conversion projects are already underway in cities such as New York — but is it a viable solution in Toronto?

Last month, the company identified possible candidates for socalled adaptive reuse by targeting buildings with floor plates of no more than 15,000 square feet and that were built before 1990, and found that, across 14 big North American cities, 34 per cent show promise as potential conversion candidates.

Looking at Toronto, Scott Pickles, principal & senior vice president, Canada consulting leader, and Sheila Botting, principal & president Americas, professional services, at Avison Young, found 923 buildings (30 per cent) showed promise — but not necessarily that they can all be converted. “Take a look at vacancies in the build-

6.5 The month-over-month per cent increase in new listings in Toronto in April, according to RBC.

ings, the cash flows, the tenants, and [ask] is there an opportunity to then convert some of those into residential?” Botting said. In reality, Botting figures about half of the 923 buildings could work.

The major challenges include municipal policy that discourages lands designated for employment from switching to residential, the size and shape of office floor plates and the amount of work required to actually pull off the retrofit, says Jeremiah Shamess, senior vice-president of Colliers International. “If the cost to convert is over $200-$300 a square foot, it’s not going to make sense,” he says.

Raymond Wong, of real estate consultancy Altus Group, agreed.

“In general, it’ll be from $375 to $425 to $450 a square foot to convert,” he says. “You don’t know until you peel back the walls. The demand is there, but to make it work … that’s a bit of a challenge.”

— Josh Sherman

78 The sales-to-new listings ratio in Toronto in April, compared to a 70 per cent ratio across Canada, according to RBC.

7,531 The number of sales in April in the GTA, compared to 6,896 in March.

11,364 The number of new listings in April in the GTA, compared to 18,416 in April 2022.

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Experts are saying Toronto’s housing correction is over, with prices and home sales rising month-over-month back-to-back for the first time since 2022. CIBC’s deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal gives us the scoop on where the market is headed this summer.

The average selling price of a home in the GTA in April — up 4 per cent from the average price in March.

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1. Jorts

Forget short shorts! Torontonians are embracing knee-length denim this summer, a.k.a. “jorts” (a combination of jeans and shorts). Fashion folks are wearing them with graphic Ts, tanks and crop tops, ethereal tops and even dresses. Jill Bulger, stylist and vintage curator, says she anticipates “the continuation of dresses over denim but with longer denim shorts instead of jeans.” Fortunately, jorts under dresses also provide the perfect solution for a summer bike ride through the city. Try Lost Boys Vintage in Kensington Market or Black Market on Queen West to find yours — or chop the legs off an old pair of jeans and voila.

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This dainty DIY embellishment has carried over from spring and is such a fun way to add an intentional detail to an otherwise standard outfit. You can wear them as a hair accessory or jewelry, tie them through your waist belt, your overalls, around the

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3. Sheer everything

A thin layer over bare skin is a dream when the sun is out, and more and more people are opting for transparent outfits with intentional undergarments peeking through. Lace skirts and slips have been a clear favourite for Torontonians. Maya Wohlfahrt, a vintage curator in Toronto, likes to layer her lace skirt under a super grunge graphic T. Visit 100% Silk Shop on Dupont Street or Chosen Vintage on Dundas West to add some sheer fun to your closet this summer.

4. High-contrast looks

Wohlfahrt advises that contrast can make an outfit go from “nice” to “OMFG,” and it’s all in the art of unexpected combinations. Wohlfahrt likes to see people mixing masculine and feminine styles in unique ways, like a tiny corset with soccer shorts. Bulger agrees, suggesting contrasting pairings such as kitten heels with socks, baseball hats and dresses and a mix of dainty and androgynous esthetics. The trick is to layer and really make it your own. This summer is all for self-expression.

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There’s just something about To- pandemic also played a role in the ronto! With a thriving fashion rise of American brands in Toscene and street style galore, ronto. The significant increase in lately, the city has been attracting online shopping over the past few some new designers hoping to years, ultimately, gave Canadians get in on the action — of the greater access to brands that were American variety. previously out of reach.

From athleisure wear to classic Stephanie Unwin, president of staples, jewelry and luxurious fab- New York City–based luxury rics, this invasion of American brand Veronica Beard, which brands has captivated fashion en- opened in Yorkville recently, also thusiasts and trendsetters, who acknowledges this shift. have eagerly embraced the influx “As American retailers have of new styles from across the bor- gained more access to data from der. their e-commerce businesses over With brands like James Perse the years, they have recognized leading the way a decade ago, a wave of American brands have “ made their mark on Toronto’s We realized there ever-evolving fashion landscape. was excellent Leading the charge are renowned names such as Veronica brand resonance Beard, Reformation, Psycho and loyalty in Bunny, Alo Yoga and Lafayette Toronto.”

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But what is driving these brands to consider Toronto one the demand coming from the place to call home? Liza Amlani, north and prioritized their Canathe principal and co-founder of dian expansion as a result,” says Retail Strategy Group, points to Unwin. a few key factors.

She also notes that the To“Across social and digital com- ronto customer is discerning and merce, the data is showing us that craves options. According to her, Canadians are shopping across and based on the data, if CanaAmerican brands, and their pro- dians can't find what they're ducts are being shipped to Ca- looking for locally, they turn to nada,” she says. “This informs online shopping or head south of these brands that Canadians have the border. a desire to shop for products that “We have seen engaged Tothey don’t find here [in the U.S.].” ronto women shopping online Amlani says the COVID-19 and in our boutiques throughout

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cut eight billion tonnes of emissions annually — “equivalent to the combined emissions of the US and European Union today” and “at lower cost than just continuing with today’s electricity systems,” the Guardian reports.

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CURRENTS ADVICE issue. And that issue is the way her boyfriend treats her and acknowledging that it's not right. It sounds like you’ve watched him talk to your daughter this way, and if that’s the case, she knows you’ve seen it already. I have a feeling she’s probably brushing it off, saying he’s just that kind of guy. But if you put it in her court to acknowledge it, I think you’ll get a surprising reaction from your daughter.

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—Begging for a break-up Dear Begging: I have a teenager

right now, a younger daughter who is 13. One of the things I started doing with them, even when they were little at the age of two, if something went wrong or there was something questionable, I would put it in their court. I would say to them, what do you think of the situation?

What are your thoughts about what’s going on? So as a mother, you wouldn't say, “This guy's not great for you.” It's more like, “How did you feel when he said this to you? How did it make you feel?” That starts the conversation on their side, right? It makes them realize they have ownership of the situation. I’m never going to go to my kids and say, “I think this is wrong.” It's more like, “Why do you think this is questionable? Why do you think we need to sit down and

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Daniel Adeboboye is living every Toronto kid’s dream: he’s playing on his favourite team, alongside athletes he’s looked up to since childhood. Adeboboye, who was a second round draft pick for the Toronto Argos last year, is gearing up for the 2023 CFL season to begin in June.

“My love for football really started when I saw the Argos,” Adeboboye says. So when it was time for the draft pick, he was nervous waiting to hear his name get called. “Some of the teams prior to Toronto picking said if I was available they would pick me, so I was nervous that I wasn’t going to get to go to Toronto.”

But when the call came, it was from a Toronto number, and Adeboboye knew he had been picked to play for his home team — and his dream team.

There have been some surreal moments so far, including becoming friends with current Argos player and his longtime football idol, Andrew Harris.

“Getting to play beside someone who I looked up to when I was younger is unbelievable,” he says.

His journey to the Argos began in Grade 8 — with multiple Toronto high schools hoping to recruit him, Adeboboye chose Northern Secondary School, where his older brother also played football. “I had a decent amount of success in my first years. And when you really

love something and are good at something, obviously you want to get paid for that,” he says.

Adeboboye was sad to leave Northern after Grade 11 for a U.S. school, but he says Canadian athletes interested in getting into an NCAA Division 1 university were advised to attend a United States prep school to do so. And it worked — he got into Bryant University and, shortly after graduating, was the Argos’s third pick in the 2022 CFL draft and 15th overall pick.

A year into playing with the Argos, Adeboboye has already made an impression — he was nominated for Most Outstanding Special Teams Player in the 2022 CFL awards.

“I told [the special teams coach], wherever I’m needed on the team, I'm going to work as hard as I possibly can,” Adeboboye says.

It’s a testament to the values he’s been brought up on and a reflection of the very Canadian work ethic he brings with him.

“Canadian players, our way is working hard — even if we won’t get recognized — because it’s best for the team,” he says.

Adeboboye’s goal this year is to earn the chance to play a little more running back, and he says the team is looking good. “We're doing things with the mindset of being champions and are ready for success.” — Julia Mastroianni

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For three generations, the Johnstons have been growing cranberries in their Muskoka marshes. In the summer months, guests can tour the facility, check out the public art and partake in a number of wine-centric activities, including a bog-to-bottle walking tour and tutored wine tastings.

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Muskoka Ice Cream Parlour

Founders (and birds, as they call themselves) Jennifer Dewasha and Jane MacDonald (ex-Café Boulud, Sofia) serve up heaping plates of smoked brisket, pulled pork or turkey breast with delish sides, like pineapple coleslaw, and much more from their parking lot perch in Bala.

Nestled in the heart of Port Sandfield, this enchanting cottage ice cream shop beckons visitors to indulge in a delightful treat of hand-scooped cones, softserve twisters and more. Unleash your sweet tooth while watching the boats go by on a sunny afternoon.

Tulo’s Taqueria From her always-busy spot at Wahta Station, Mrs. H, or Berta as she’s known around town, claims to have the “best fish and chips north of the South Pole” and the accolades to prove it, earning the title of “the best fish and chips in Muskoka” five years in a row.

We’re not sure if it’s the tequila or the tacos, but this Port Carling hot spot is always buzzing come summer, with its picturesque dockside patio overlooking the lake.

Check out the tuna tostada and the intriguing veggie options, then wash it down with a cocktail, like the Surfboard, with tequila, grapefruit juice, agave and soda.

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A modern convenience store for “oldfashioned fun,” Bala’s Jack & Stella offers a curated selection of food and shopping. Guests can stake a spot on the shop’s front porch or lakeside patio for an espresso, big city treats and gourmet sammies for lunch.

Located at Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst, this is no ordinary ice cream shop. Since 2011, PolarDip has been serving a diverse selection of sweet and savoury treats. Add in the scenic view of Lake Muskoka, and it’s a unique ice cream experience for all.

Looking for a road trip? Take the scenic drive up to Mortimer’s Point on Lake Muskoka and check in for a latté and boutique shopping at Mortimer’s Marina. You’ll thank us later. This summer, Mortimer’s will also be offering yoga, Pilates and Sculpt classes on the docks.

Who wouldn’t want to enjoy a warm summer evening in a romantic gazebo surrounded by nature? If dining alfresco isn’t your thing, the historic house at Tall Trees also offers multiple rooms. The food here also stands on its own, and has made this destination a Huntsville fave.

What started as a fishing lodge in 1922, has evolved into an expansive lux resort and spa, complete with vantage lakeside views. Lighthouse45 Restaurant has been overhauled by eco-chef Chris Locke, formerly of Toronto’s first farm-to-table restaurant, Marben.

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The Bakery Nestled on Brock Street in Gravenhurst, this bakery specializes in savoury and sweet cakes and pies and a variety of breads and baguettes, which are baked fresh each morning. But it’s the apple fritter that’s put the Bakery on the map: loaded with gooey apple chunks and fried until golden brown, try eating just one!

Experience the ultimate cottage spa day at Muskoka BeerSpa. Nestled in a woodland setting, the spa offers hot tubs, cold pools, saunas, cabanas and a beer garden. This adults-only retreat has pub food, Clear Lake Brewing beers and even unique glamping cabins.

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Founded by a Dutch family in 1976, today Huntsville’s Windmill Bakery is run by husband-and-wife team Dan and Grace Willows, who share a common love for wholesome foods. The shop is best known for its sourdough and rye bread, raspberry-filled oatmeal cookies and lemon meringue pie.

In the small town of Bala beside the cascading falls, you’ll find Don’s Bakery. The 75-year-old institution has been keeping Muskoka visitors and locals in pillowy scones for generations. The menu also includes sweet selections like, of course, butter tarts, as well as savoury items, like quiche and chicken pot pie.

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General stores Rosseau General Store This cherished Muskoka institution is often described as “cute as a button.” Open since 1874, it is more than just a general store experience. With Muskoka-branded clothing, hardware, cottage games, puzzles and a delightful selection of groceries including local produce, it's a must-visit.

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The century-old general store in Dorset, now under new ownership, has reopened.

Serving the community year-round, it provides a variety of cottage essentials, produce, highly rated ice cream and more.

The rustic sign outside makes for a perfect road trip photo op.

This rebranded general store offers an elevated experience. Alongside the main store, you'll find the Streamliner Coffee and Goods, a coffee shop and Potbelly's, a peameal sandwich shop. The store features sleek branding and a selection of sophisticated products.

Dive into the charming world of L'eau in Port Carling. Discover a treasure trove of timeless cottage-inspired jewelry, clothing and goods, carefully curated to embody the essence of stylish lakeside living while embracing local artisans and sustainable practices.

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Running on some Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until October, opening festivities at this farmers market are happening June 7. The organizers promise a slew of fun activities and themed dates this summer, including giveaways, activities for children, music, monthly market bags and more. Currently, its events calendar shows a strawberry season celebration on June 28 and a Canada Day celebration.

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Indulge in luxury and charm at this cute shop in the picturesque town of Rousseau. This premier destination offers a curated collection of cottage-inspired furniture and home accessories from elegant dining sets to timeless cosy sofas to create a cottage sanctuary.

Red Bean This Port Carling home furnishing store and showroom boasts an extensive array of distinctive furniture and accessories, like the perfect cottage throw pillow. It’s an ideal destination for those seeking to enhance the cottage ambience or find the perfect gift.

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Snapdragon This renowned lifestyle women's boutique with a pop-up shop in Minett offers an enchanting collection of fashion, homeware and gifts, ranging from luxurious cashmere to resort wear and bohemian jewelry, making it a must-visit shopping destination.

Flying Star Antiques Discover Flying Star, a Bracebridge shop with a wonderful selection of curated antiques, gifts and rare gems. The owners travel extensively to bring Muskoka shoppers the coolest finds. Flying Star offers on-site restoration of antique furniture in its workshop. Perfect for cottagegoers seeking farmhouse decor and style updates.

Experience the ultimate summer soiree in Minett on Lake Rosseau with the return of the beloved Ladies' Nights July 13 and Aug. 10, featuring over 25 vendors, a fashion show, live music, refreshing libations and an abundance of joyous entertainment for all to revel in.

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On a rainy day, visit the antique mall in Severn for a thrilling day of hunting. Spanning 6,000 square feet and hosting over 50 vendors, explore it booth by booth to discover peculiar and nostalgic items from different eras. Despite its size, the mall is well-organized and not overwhelming.

Currie's antique shop is an essential stop for music lovers and record collectors. It offers diverse themed rooms with a wide range of antique treasures, including books, paintings and vintage collectibles. The friendly shop owners provide helpful advice when selecting instruments for your collection.

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The Outpost by Wolfe has opened its doors in Minett. Explore a thoughtfully curated collection of comfortable and versatile wardrobe essentials, including gender-neutral pieces like the Addley linen dresses and Huxley T-shirts, all designed and locally made in Canada.

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Beginning June 3, this market will run weekly on Saturdays until Oct. 2 this year from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Step back in time and enjoy a nostalgic movie experience at the drive-in that time forgot outside Gravenhurst. Here, amidst a throng of mosquitoes, you can relish the charm of watching films under the starry sky from the comfort of your car. Just don’t cheap out on the bug spray.

A hidden gem in Muskoka, head here to connect with nature and witness the dedication to wildlife conservation at the sanctuary. Explore its picturesque trails, encounter rescued animals up close, and appreciate the ongoing efforts to protect and rehabilitate local wildlife.

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This gorgeous female-owned studio overlooks Lake Rosseau. Enjoy vinyasa yoga classes suitable for all levels in a rustic boathouse setting. Experience lakeside flows, weekend retreats and private sessions on the dock. Embrace the beauty of nature.

Lake Joseph is renowned for its unparalleled sunsets. With its pristine beauty, serene waters and picturesque surroundings, it offers the perfect setting to witness breathtaking hues as the sun sets below the horizon. Paddling on Lake Joseph is magic.

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Old-timey log rolling Talk about an all-Canadian activity; now, you can challenge your skills and have a blast with log rolling as well as rowing activities offered by Hatchet Rowing Centre, providing exhilarating water-based adventures and memorable experiences in the heart of the charming town of Port Carling.

Celebrities have always flocked to Muskoka from Clark Gable back in the day to Kurt Russel and Goldie Hawn and the latest crop like cottagers Tom Hanks and Cindy Crawford.

Muskoka Music Festival

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Founded by Toronto musician and Gravenhurst local Miranda Mulholland, the Muskoka Music Festival (formerly Sawdust City Music Festival) is a celebration of diverse musical genres, with talented artists, live performances and a warm community ambience, featuring Loreena McKennitt on Aug. 19.

One of the most iconic concert venues in Canada, the historic Kee to Bala has been a source of entertainment for cottagers going back generations. This special place hosts a great concert series throughout the summer, featuring top acts this season such as the Sheepdogs, Metric, Kim Mitchell and Sam Roberts.

Tall Pines Festival Immerse yourself in the magic of the Tall Pines Music Festival, where talented musicians gather in a scenic outdoor setting at the Gravenhurst waterfront, creating an unforgettable fusion of music, nature and community. This year’s festival, scheduled for June 16 to 17, features Blue Rodeo, Serena Ryder, I Mother Earth and many more.

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Sunset on Rosseau Boathouse Yoga

Experience tranquility at this stunning fitness studio on Lake Muskoka. Offering indoor-outdoor yoga, pilates and barre classes with stunning views, this serene studio is located at Spirit Bay Harbour. Enjoy classes in this open-air space surrounded by boats and nature.

Marvel at the celestial wonders at Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve, renowned for its unobstructed views of the night sky and the chance to witness breathtaking astronomical phenomena. The area is pitchblack, so bring a flashlight and get ready for a serious sense of wonder.

Water-skiing misses the mark? Not interested in wakeboarding? Now you can take to the skies and experience the adrenaline rush of flyboarding at SWS at legendary Clevelands House in Minnett. Soar above the water and perform thrilling maneuvers in a safe and controlled environment.

Canoeing the lower Oxtongue River from Algonquin to Lake of Bays is a captivating journey through diverse landscapes. Surrounded by forests, wildlife and serene waters, it offers an unforgettable experience for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Spirit Bay

See the stars like never before

Flyboarding mania

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Water-ski shows

There is something special about sidling up alongside Lake Muskoka in Bala to watch a Tuesday night water-ski show by the folks at SWS Boatworks. The talent on display is amazing, often involving national-level athletes, but it’s more than that. It’s festive, it’s silly and it’s a fun time.

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Glamp Experience the enchantment of a bygone era with luxurious glamping at Cotton Co. Indulge in canvas-walled tents adorned with elegant furnishings, a queen bed, en suite shower and toilet and a private cookhouse. Relax on the covered deck overlooking the lake.

Artful lodgers

Treehuggers

Severn Lodge

Crown Island

This lodge offers a quintessential lake getaway experience with modern amenities and warm hospitality. With a range of packages, including waterfront accommodations, delicious meals and access to various recreational facilities. Recognized as a top hotel for families in Canada.

Escape the hustle and bustle at this $3 million magical retreat nestled off the shore of Mary Lake. With private access to a pristine shoreline, charming walking trails, cosy living quarters and stunning sunsets, this 17.82-acre island offers the perfect Muskoka setting.

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Sherwood Inn

"The Lady of the Lake," a Victorian hotel, has been a cherished establishment since 1870. With modern upgrades, it offers excellent sports facilities as well as amenities, like a reading library, catered picnic baskets and firepits with s'mores kits. The resort features lakeside dining options.

Muskoka's premier lakeside retreat has been providing stunning surroundings, elegant accommodations, fine dining and exceptional amenities since 1939. This romantic inn offers a range of activities ensuring a memorable stay on the peaceful shores of Lake Joseph.

Embrace the beauty of Lake Rosseau from your suite surrounded by lush greenery at this resort. Enjoy access to a spa with outdoor amenities, an indoor-outdoor pool and whirlpool. Take advantage of activities like fishing and sunset cruises, or relax on the hotel's private beaches.

Tap into your inner treehugger and escape to this off-grid cabin, a modern and sustainable retreat surrounded by towering pines and granite boulders.

The cabin features a loft and a screened-in Muskoka room. Enjoy the forest bathing hippies.

This stunning private island on Lake Muskoka features an architecturally designed boathouse and an exquisite 1,800-square-foot cottage. Enjoy unrivalled artisanship, breathtaking lake views and peaceful tranquility in this one-of-a-kind $3.895 million retreat.

Camp Touchstone Resort

Escape to picturesque Six Mile Lake Provincial Park with its stunning landscape that has inspired artists. Enjoy the tranquility of three sandy beaches, swimming waters and scenic hiking trails.

There are also six campgrounds in a natural setting, making it the perfect destination for a weekend camping.

Discover the luxurious Touchstone Resort on Lake Muskoka, where stunning buildings blend seamlessly with the granite landscape and offer skylights and modern furnishings. This waterfront resort features a range of accommodations and amenities, like an infinity pool and on-site dining.

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Escape to this curated experience with stunning lakefront views and a range of amenities, including a sauna, firepits and a home theatre.

Enjoy 230 feet of private waterfront, a walk-in sandy beach and activities like canoeing and kayaking.

Indulge in the beauty of Kahshe Lake at this luxe retreat.

Experience the perfect blend of privacy, stunning views and comfort at Serenity on Otter Lake.This architect-owned and designed cottage boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, a spacious great room with a wood-burning fireplace and a chef's kitchen. With direct access to the lake, a terrace and a loft overlooking the forest, this is a haven for relaxation.

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The Eco-Cabin

This cosy off-grid retreat offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comforts, featuring a wood-burning stove, a loft sleeping area and a unique elevated design to immerse yourself in the surrounding pine trees and embrace the beauty of nature.

JW Marriott The Rosseau

This four-star hotel is a golfer's paradise, featuring a beautiful and challenging golf course on site. Located on Lake Muskoka, its guests enjoy the longest private sandy beach in town, a range of amenities and opportunities for canoeing and kayaking, nature hikes and bonfires.

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On a hot, humid day, if you’re having difficulty deciding between a cold drink or a frozen dessert, not to worry! We’re happy to say we discovered the latest ice cream trend and it’s a boozy take on the classic dessert. At Yorkville’s S’cream (left) boozy scoops, like Raspberry Limoncello, Jack Daniel’s Chocolate and Absolutely Birthday Cake are on offer. Award-winning gelateria Death in Ven-

ice (top right) has a bourbon and smoked chocolate gelato that’s the ultimate summer treat. The chocolate in this dense gelato is cooked with bourbon before the milk and cream are added. On Third Thought (bottom right) is a gelato and wine bar with a menu that changes daily. Tipsy treats include Grandma’s Rum Punch and the espresso martini loaded with Kahlua.

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FOOD TASTE TEST

ANTHONY ROSE Post City’s resident tasting chef is the creative force behind Fat Pasha, Schmaltz and Fet Zun.

7 OF T.O.'S ABSOLUTELY BEST WURST The best gift you can give your dad on Father’s Day is an incredible meal, so this month, chef Anthony Rose helps us kick off patio season by grilling and tasting the ultimate summer banger — sausage.

Which is the city’s best and which is the wurst? Read on to find out.

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HAM, LEEK & GRUYERE “You can taste the Gruyère right away!

I’m not a huge fan of Gruyère, but it’s nice here. This is a well-made sausage, and it has a good amount of fat. I’m not really seeing or tasting much leek, though.” Cumbrae’s, 1589 Bayview Ave., $12.99/ lb.

MAPLE SYRUP & CHINESE 5 SPICE “Cool combo! Not overpowering on maple syrup or Chinese five spice.

It reminds me of a pork belly fried rice we used to do at Rose and Sons, so it’s very nostalgic.”

Sanagan’s Meat Locker, 176 Baldwin St., $11.99/four

BACON & LEEK “It doesn’t taste like bacon or leek. It tastes like very flat sausage. It could have been ground a little bit more, but It’s very balanced for what it is, and the sausage has a nice fullness.”

Caprae & Suidae, 1903 Avenue Rd., North York, $26.43/kg.

NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN “This is spicy spicy!

It’s really overpowering, but if people like spicy, they’re going to love this.

While it’s not my thing, I can appreciate the flavours and understand why it’s a favourite.”

Bespoke Butchers, 215 Madison Ave., $13.37/three

HOT MACEDONIAN “There’s a little bit of heat and it’s ground really well.

It’s a touch overcured and could have used a few more percentages of fat, as it’s not really juicy, but overall it’s a good sausage.”

Olliffe Butchers, 1097A Yonge St., $5.81/each

TURKEY & CRANBERRY “It’s nice that the cranberry isn’t chunky. I like that the flavour is still there, but it’s not overpowering. I love the leanness of a turkey sausage, and this definitely has great texture.”

Stuart Carrol Meats, 7509 Yonge St., Thornhill, $7.99/ lb.

ORGANIC JERK CHICKEN “Wow, this is a very well-made sausage!

I’m not a huge fan of the flavour combinations, but the sausage is high quality and I like the leanness of the chicken.”

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THE RISE OF WHITE LINEN DINING Toronto's patio scene is teeming with casual beer-sipping spots, but this summer, the spotlight shines on a different kind of alfresco experience. For your next special occasion, don your finest attire and revel in dining under the stars at Toronto's exquisite white tablecloth patios.

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Enjoy dining dans le soleil on the exquisite garden terrace at Auberge du Pommier. Serving outstanding French fare in North York since 1987, the food is as much the focus as the first-rate hospitality, and guests can soak up the lush floral landscape in beautiful tones of pinks, blues and reds. Constructed around the vestiges of two 1860’s woodcutters’ cottages, diners will quickly forget about the bustling city surrounding them. Dishes are meticulously prepared by accomplished chef Doug Penfold, and the desserts, like the milk chocolate tart, are the perfect way to cap off the night.

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Is there anything more Parisian than a street-side patio, especially one complete with a crisp white tablecloth and a bouquet of fresh flowers decorating the centre? A Rosedale gem for elegant dining, Sorrel offers guests a French-Mediterranean-inspired menu with all of the classics, like steak tartare and duck confit. The restaurant has an extensive selection of wine and numerous bottles of bubbly to toast the night away. Potted plants separate the patio from the road, and hanging bulb lights add a touch of whimsy and an enchanting ambience to the evening.

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Although the space might be tiny — just 20 seats indoors and an additional 14 on the patio — it’s what makes Restaurant 20 Victoria feel both accessible and exclusively cool.

Offering a full seven-plus-course set menu, opt for streetside dining under the restaurant’s white open tents and tables adorned with elegant linens. The menu is spearheaded by head chef Julie Hyde and in the past has featured fanciful dishes, including sturgeon and Jerusalem artichoke. Make sure to save room for one of the glorious desserts, like the apple mousse cake or citrus meringue tart.

20 Victoria St.

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GEORGE RESTAURANT Nestled among a bustling section of Queen Street East, George Restaurant is situated in what was once a chocolate factory from the 1850s.

Inside, the classic haunt is a touch moody and softly lit and exudes modern sophistication. The enchanting courtyard sets the stage for both intimate meals and festive gatherings, complete with a canopy of twinkling lights. Upscale yet approachable, Chef Lorenzo Losetto is narrowly focused on seasonally sourced ingredients, including his very own artisanal gelato in decadent flavours like amarena cherry, perfect for enjoying alfresco.

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And the smog! Why not dine at the trattoria down the street, and leave the headaches to others.

Toronto has some of the finest cuisine in the world, take advantage of it this summer by consulting our Summer Restaurant Guide.

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Saj Choice of lamb, beef or chicken served with grilled vegetables on a Sizzling flame platter Uzbek Plov Traditional plov with chickpeas, carrots and lamb shank Shah Plov Traditionally served by the chef, lavash is stuffed with rice, lamb/beef, chestnuts and dry fruits.

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L-R: Romi’s delicious chocolate crunch, owner Tomer Markovitz

Parallel chef opens new bakery Markovitz. “She loves everything I make for her. It’s kind of a chef ’s dream for their kid to love his cooking.”

Despite its name, Romi’s Bakery provides more than baked goods. Markovitz describes it as a bakery, storefront, market and café. From challah, Jerusalem bagels and babkas to cookies, crackers and the more savoury sandwiches — baba ghanouj and falafel bowls — Romi’s has it all.

As a grab-and-go storefront, customers will be able to either purchase menu items already made fresh and in-house, or they can pick up prepared meals

to bring home.

Markovitz describes the renovated interior as “very, very clean” with white tiling, custommade butcher blocks and arches that resemble the stone walls of Jerusalem.

“It has L.A., Mexico vibes to it; a little bit of Tel Aviv.”

In the future, Markovitz hopes to rent out Romi’s Bakery for private bookings, like corporate events and cocktail parties.

He also plans to host events of his own, like chef series featuring other experts of the craft.

Romi’s Bakery is located at 744 St. Clair Ave. W. —Megan Gallant

Hotel restaurant debuts in Yorkville Día restaurant offers a warm, open space for its guests to dine from crafted brunch, lunch and dinner menus, a speciality wine list and a creative cocktail menu.

Chef Justin Raponi, Día’s executive chef and lead culinary enthusiast, is behind the inventive menu, which highlights his vast experience in Italian cuisine with small plates, Roman-style pizzas and decadent pastas. Nearly two and a half decades in the hospitality industry has taken Chef Raponi on culinary journeys across the hemisphere. Much of his career, however, has been spent in Toronto’s highend restaurants, including private golf clubs, Splendido Wine Bar and Ristorante 101.

At Día, shared plates are a must try, including the duck confit sliders, pesto ricotta and sliced charcuteries. Lunch and dinner options cover a little bit of everything with the prime rib burger and chicken

ras el hanout as heftier plates, whereas the crunchy Thai noodle salad is a lighter fare to pair with a Sainta Margherita pinot grigio.

Located on Canopy Hotel Yorkville’s second floor, Día Restaurant comes mere months after the hotel’s arrival, which has been touted as one of T.O.’s most anticipated luxury hotel openings of the year.

Comfy plush seating allows patrons to either sip their cocktails or even work from a cosy area around the warm fireplace or at the floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook a bustling Bloor Street East. Vibrant overhead lighting and sleek white posts shed colour on some of the modern touches of emerald green rugs, gold bar chairs and grey tabletops.

Also under Chef Raponi’s leadership, an all-day café, Virtu Café & Revisions, will be opening soon in the hotel. Día is located at 387 Bloor St. E. —MG

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Called Romi’s Bakery, Tomer Markovitz’s new venture is offering a little bit of everything.

Although the idea began during pandemic restrictions, when Markovitz saw a demand for the baked goods he began selling, the largest persuasion to open Romi’s was the birth of his firstborn child — a daughter who is now the bakery’s namesake.

“She gave me the inspiration to open something for her,” says

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Gourmet grocer sprouts a massive location in Leaside

L-R: Co-owners Digs Dorfman and CJ Chiddy

After months and months of delays, gourmet and where the now-flagship location remains. natural food grocer, the Sweet Potato has finally Now, the Sweet Potato caters to even more of opened its doors at 1678 Bayview Ave. the city with the opening of the massive Leaside What’s sure to become the neighbourhood’s go- location, which includes a produce section, butchto spot for natural foods, the Sweet Potato caters ery and bulk section. to all dietary restrictions by supplying dairy-free, Tonica Kombucha, Live on Chocolate and vegan and gluten-free products, but its prices don’t Greenbelt Organic Greens are just a few of the reflect the astronomical costs usually associated many local brands taking up shelf space. Like the with organic health foods. flagship location, the Leaside store will Although this location has been in also be encouraging the elimination of the works since 2020 and was meant single-use plastics with a reusable FOOD CHAIN to open back in November of 2022, container program.

The storefront includes according to the company’s InstaSince the Sweet Potato believes a mural of a map that gram post, the company hit several it’s not only important to know locates the Sweet obstacles. “There have been all how the food you're consuming Potato’s community kinds of unexpected delays (ingrows, but where it grows as well, of local farmers. cluding a pandemic, supply chain isthe storefront includes a mural of a sues, inflation, and beyond),” reads the map that locates the grocer’s “growing Instagram caption announcing the new community of local farmers.” Shoppers location. can pinpoint exactly where their food is comThe expansion comes over a decade since the ing from! first store opened in the Junction in 2007. Owner “We thought a lot about where we wanted to Digs Dorfman opened the grocer after running expand to,” Dorfman said in June 2022 about the the High Park Organic Market and noticing a de- Sweet Potato’s expansion to Leaside. “And the reamand for healthy food all year round. With con- son we’re expanding there is because it has got the sumers becoming only more conscious in the years same really strong community that our original since, the supermarket moved into a larger, store in the Junction has.”

10,000-square-foot space down the street in 2017 —Megan Gallant

GRAD SECTION

Join us in wishing Toronto’s 2023 grads a very happy graduation and all the best wishes and luck for their future endeavours! Finishing high school is an incredible achievement, and we’re so happy to be celebrating these amazing graduates. Whether the future holds a university or college degree,

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LOOKING BACK Before you go... we wanted to highlight the remarkable

journey of Toronto Pride: Unveiling a trailblazing history!

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Witness the remarkable evolution of Toronto Pride Parade in 1972 from a peaceful island gathering to a breathtaking celebration of diversity, equality and love, symbolizing the enduring power of the LGBTQ+ movement.

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Unsilenced Voices: The Unyielding Fight of Canada's Gay Community in the 1980s AIDS Crisis. Witness their relentless struggle for recognition and change, shaping groundbreaking initiatives and igniting hope.

Gay fathers proudly march in 1991, banner boldly proclaiming ‘closets are for kids’ toys,’ challenging stereotypes and inspiring a generation with their powerful message of love and acceptance.

Toronto's LGBTQ+ Community: From Struggle The 1981 Pride Parade: A Turning Point in Toronto Toronto Pride Parade: Activism Turned to Strength. Witness their resilience in a time of LGBTQ+ History. From turmoil to triumph, witness Celebration. BLM disrupts, demands inclusion, adversity, as vibrant bar and bath culture thrived the resilience and evolution of Pride celebrations, police removal, fuelling the ongoing fight for alongside dedicated activist groups, shaping fuelled by activism and community strength, social justice. Pride amplifies LGBTQ+ voices, a brighter future. shaping the monumental events we know today. uniting in the pursuit of equality and acceptance.

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