NOVEMBER 2025
The grandparent scam is back, preying on the city’s seniors. Plus eight more crooked cons to guard against now!
NAME: RJ Barrett
LEGACY: Barrett is the son of basketball player Rowan Barrett
COLLEGE:
Duke, named USA Today player of the year
DRAFTED:
Third overall in 2019 by the NY Knicks
TEAM CANADA:
Played in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Homegrown Raptors star is back and ready to hoop
As the Toronto Raptors get a new season underway, Torontoarea native RJ Barrett says the vibe feels different — focused, confident and ready to win. After a few rebuilding years, Barrett has embraced his role as both a team leader and a proud Canadian representing his hometown team. We chat with Barrett about what’s next.
What feels different about this year compared to last season?
The past couple of years have been rebuilds, you know? This year, we’re really going for something. That’s been the mentality all summer and through training camp. We’re just ready to get it going.
How are you approaching your role this season?
I’m just here to do what I can to help the team win. I pride myself on being a player who can do a bit of everything, and I’m trying to bring that to the table every night.
What’s it been like getting to know and play alongside Brandon Ingram?
He’s a very skilled player — honestly, he makes my job a whole lot easier.
me — especially being from just 30 minutes down the road [from Toronto]. It’s an amazing feeling.
You’ve talked before about inspiring Canadian kids. What kind of legacy do you hope to leave?
I remember being one of those kids who watched the Raptors growing up, so I know how much it means. I want to have a legacy as a Canadian kid who made it to the NBA and played for the Raptors — someone who showed kids they can achieve what they set their minds to. And, of course, I want to be remembered as a winner. I want to win a championship here.
“I REMEMBER BEING ONE OF THOSE KIDS WHO WATCHED THE RAPTORS GROWING UP.”
After a disappointing season last year, what’s been the message in the locker room? We’re trying to get back to the playoffs and back on the right track. We want to win here in Toronto.
With Canadian player Chris Boucher gone, it feels like you’re carrying the Canadian torch now. How does that feel?
CB had been carrying the torch for a while. It means a lot to
Any favourite T.O. restaurants or hangouts? I like going to places like Demetres.
You come from a basketball family. How does your dad still influence your game today?
I talk to him every day — he’s always on me. We pick each other’s brains. I’m at the point now where I know enough about basketball to challenge him on some things, which is fun.
Who’s the funniest guy on the team?
Jamal [Shead] is definitely in there. We’ve got a lot of funny guys.
Who’s the most intense?
Scottie [Barnes] is pretty intense most of the time.
Who’s your favourite player to match up against? LeBron [James]. That’s always going to be a fun one.
—Ron Johnson
Forget Amex Platinum, the best card in town could be your Toronto Public Library card
Special collections
The Toronto Public Library’s special collections include such hidden gems as the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, immersing visitors in Sherlock Holmes’s world; the Merril Collection, Canada’s premier archive of science fiction and speculative fiction; and the Arts and Marguerite G. Bagshaw Collections, featuring materials from visual and performing arts to full puppet shows.
For budding musicians
At select branches, you can borrow instruments like ukuleles, violins or accordions for up to three weeks, though demand is high and availability is limited.
For techies
Cardholders can also use specialized computers, software and equipment — like 3-D printers, Wacom tablets, audio and video studios, Arduinos and sewing or vinyl cutters on-site.
Finally, I get it, and I will remember CITY
I am not always the first to wear a poppy or attend a Remembrance Day ceremony, I must admit. To honour the sacrifices made and the millions of lives lost in pursuit of freedom and a safe and secure world every Nov. 11.
Remembrance Day is taking on new meaning for me, after travelling to Belgium to do some cycling.
It was in a town of Leper, on a trail called the Peace Route, that it came into focus. As I pedalled through what were once trenches and battlegrounds, toured the museum at Passchendaele — where thousands of Canadians were killed in a single day — another museum in Leper and a military cemetery and listened to how those who worked at these places who still speak of the sacrifices that Canadians and others made, it came into focus.
But more than anything, it was at the Last Post ceremony in Leper, a ceremony that has taken place at the same time in the same place for decades, where it really hit home: the tens of thousands of names, so many Canadians, etched into the walls; the wreaths that visitors still lay to commemorate family members to this day.
Now, I will never forget. And, given the amount of hate and violence and war that somehow still manages to exist despite these horrific lessons we have already learned time and time again, Remembrance Day is still incredibly important. We let things slide far too easily, shuffle them to the back of our brains where we don’t have to deal with them. It’s not helping. Do yourself a favour, go to a ceremony, thank a veteran and remember.
The city has ceremonies in a variety of locations, and it will stream one online as well. I will see you there.
Writer Margaret Atwood is a T.O. treasure and literary icon. Meanwhile, Maggie Kang is on a huge high thanks to KPop Demon Hunters. But which Maggie is the GOAT?
Margaret Atwood
Toronto, Ont.
Writer
She started writing plays at age six and graduated from Leaside High School in Toronto in 1957.
Atwood's first book of poetry, Double Persephone, was published in 1961, winning the E. J. Pratt Medal.
Atwood has received numerous awards and honours throughout her career, including two Booker Prizes.
She is releasing a new memoir this month dubbed Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts.
Seoul, South Korea
Director
She studied animation at Sheridan College and in her third year was recruited by DreamWorks.
She spent nearly a decade as a story artist, contributing to films such as Puss in Boots and Kung Fu Panda 3
Kang’s animated film KPop Demon Hunters is the most streamed title in Netflix history.
Nothing is confirmed, but Kang has expressed interest in exploring the KPop Demon Hunters universe further.
A look at the city’s iconic clock towers as daylight savings time ends Nov. 2
Total hoser Built in 1878 and added in 1899, this clock tower in Kensington Market served as a lookout for fires and now stands as a beloved landmark in one of the city’s most unique areas.
Supernova
Located at the Shops at Don Mills, this 10-metre-tall sculpture, by Douglas Coupland, features a cluster of miniature houses, reflecting the suburbs’ 1950s development.
Gothic and gorgeous Standing at 43.6 metres tall, this Gothic revival tower at the University of Toronto commemorates alumni who served in the World Wars and has a carillon of 51 bells.
SECTION
We may be gaining an LRT, but what have we lost?
The Crosstown LRT is a saga fit for a tragic opera. It’s been the most maligned, most delayed, most laughed at project in recent history. The latest news of a collision involving two cars during the testing period was almost expected. But there are some who aren’t laughing, such as the small main street businesses that died a slow death while attempting to wait for the opening of a rapid transit project along Eglinton Avenue. We lost many, such as iconic deli Yitz’s, to the construction and the delays, but many have risen to take their place. The end is in sight — according to Metrolinx testing is set to resume and an opening this fall is likely. Eglinton Avenue is mostly back to normal. The Crosstown will be a huge boon to main street and to commuters, after such an epic delay.
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Toronto City Council has two strategies to defend itself from provincial oversight and interference. One is to rely on the presumed friendship between Mayor Olivia Chow and Premier Doug Ford as they praise each other and exchange small gifts. The other is to pass resolutions objecting to provincial actions, often in conjunction with other municipalities.
Neither has been effective.
The province continues to barge ahead stripping Toronto (and other cities) of clear powers: prohibiting the use of speed cameras, although the data is overwhelming that they slow vehicles and save injuries and lives; ripping out bike lanes, although the data shows this will do nothing to speed traffic and bike lanes provide much protection for cyclists; abolishing democratically elected school boards and putting decision making in the hands of a provincial appointee.
The list goes on and on: making it difficult for the city to enforce green building standards to decrease the amount of carbon spewed into the air; stripping conservation authorities of many powers so the natural environment is less protected; arbitrarily cut-
ting the number of city councillors.
Perhaps it is time for city council to pull in some other resources, particularly those in civil society that rely on the many interested residents of Toronto to exert their strength. Ordinary people, when organized, can have a real influence on politicians who otherwise seem untouchable. Provincial politicians can scoff at municipal politicians, but they have a much harder time dismissing a group of citizens.
To address the serious lack of affordable housing, Toronto City Council should make a grant of $100,000 to non-profit and co-op housing groups to organize residents and create a strong group to push provincial politicians. Action is also needed to stand up for tenants facing big rent increases or renovictions to stop the demolition of 25-storey buildings providing good rental accommodation. The group that has been most effective in this area is Acorn, and council should give Acorn a good chunk of money.
Funds should also be given to community and religious organizations to organize groups to address those living rough — the homeless — which Premier Ford now wants to chase from parks into some other wilderness rather than ensuring they are well housed.
We need more action on climate
change, as well, an area where the province cancelled wind and solar power initiatives and has done little to improve things. It is spending humungous sums on new nuclear power, which produces electricity four or five times more expensive than solar power, and it continues to offer subsidies to Enbridge. Council should provide organizing money to an organization like Ontario Clear Air Alliance.
And on and on. Money to organize for more humane financial support for those on welfare and those who are disabled; to help unions fighting for better education supports at all levels; to expand the child care system so $10 a day child care is a reality.
If Toronto City Council allocated $1 or $2 million to these kinds of organizing activities, it could have powerful political impacts. What’s good about such independent organizing ventures is that they harness the imagination of all kinds of people taking actions they think are best for them to influence provincial politicians.
Democracy is about people having a say in decisions that affect them, and organizing people so they can influence decision makers is a strong move toward a more democratic society.
Safety
So does freedom. T.O. must have both.
LORNE LONDON is the founding publisher of Post City Magazines
Installing speed cameras immediately after a 10 km/h reduction on every major and minor street in Toronto feels like government overreach. It suggests a lack of concern for a city already mired in traffic that rivals the worst in the world. That was my initial reaction, and it still is.
Premier Ford and Mayor Chow seem to have risen to the highest political offices with little understanding that the way we implement things can negate the value of the thing we are implementing.
Like many Torontonians, I initially saw the cameras as a cash grab, a heavy-handed intervention that edges us toward a surveillance state. Worse, it reveals a lack of empathy for what life in this city is actually like: picking up kids from practice, or getting home to make dinner. These everyday tasks, burdened by gridlock, are now made harder by blanket speed reductions.
When I received my first ticket, my mind jumped to what might come next. In Singapore, you can be fined for spitting out gum. Will Toronto’s CCTV cameras one day ticket us for dropping a candy wrapper? The slope feels slippery, and incompatible with a free city.
I remain deeply skeptical of this kind of policing, which many dismiss as a small price to pay.
Yet I cannot deny the results. The cameras have changed behaviour. I no longer drive 50km/h on Avenue Road or Yonge Street. A recent study found a 28 per cent decrease in pedestrian-vehicle collisions where speed limits were reduced from 40 km/h to 30 km/h. Safety gains that are difficult to ignore.
Maybe the problem lies not with the goal but with the execution. The rollout has been hamfisted at best. The price we have paid in increased surveillance has not been properly considered. Mayor Chow, in particular, seems unaware of the lived frustrations of Torontonians. Premier Ford, ever the American-style politician, has already backtracked, though he helped usher in this era of robotic enforcement.
In October, Vaughan announced plans for more CCTV cameras. You can be fairly certain facial recognition and more robotic enforcement will follow. The question is how much is too much, and who will safeguard our freedom.
Speed cameras should only be used temporarily in areas with high collision rates, that may be a price worth paying. The line that must be drawn is between targeted, short-term safety interventions and an erosion of the basic freedoms that make Toronto feel like home.
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Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has officially ended its lottery-based admissions system for specialty schools and programs such as Rosedale Heights School of the Arts and Claude Watson School for the Arts, returning to a meritbased model that evaluates students on academic performance and demonstrated skills.
In a letter sent to parents this week, the board confirmed that “based on direction from the Supervisor appointed at the TDSB by the Minister of Education, the decision has been made to change the application and admission process for Specialized Programs.”
The new approach replaces the controversial lottery system introduced in 2022 and applies to programs focused on the arts, math, science, technology and leadership at both the elementary and secondary levels.
final selection determined by “a combination of select report card marks connected to their program of choice and an evaluated demonstration of knowledge and skills.”
The change follows a directive from provincial supervisor Rohit Gupta, who was appointed earlier this year after the province took over the TDSB, citing financial mismanagement. Gupta cancelled ongoing consultations and directed the board to restore merit-based admissions, ending a two-year experiment with the lottery process.
The lottery had been designed to improve access for underrepresented groups, reserving spaces for Indigenous, Black, Latin, Middle Eastern and female students in underrepresented fields such as science and technology. However, critics said it failed to achieve its equity goals and undermined program quality.
According to the letter, applications will open the week of Nov. 10, and remain open for three weeks. For elementary students, admission will now be determined “based on an evaluated portfolio or audition video submitted with their application.”
At the secondary level, applicants must meet a report card benchmark to be eligible, with
The board’s letter suggests families take the time to learn more about eligibility, benchmarks and demonstrations of skill at tdsb.on.ca/specializedprograms and to attend open houses hosted by schools in November.
—Ron Johnson
A fresh plan for the St. Clair Place redevelopment at the northeast corner of Yonge and St. Clair, including the Sinclair parking lot behind a busy Starbucks and Loblaws, has been submitted to the City of Toronto, with developers Wittington Properties and Choice Properties REIT seeking to refine their council-approved design for one of midtown’s busiest corners.
The latest proposal — designed by renowned firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Architects, with Adamson Associates as architect of record — marks a welcome shift in priorities. Instead of maximizing unit count, the developers are proposing significantly larger homes better suited to families and longterm residents.
The updated plan calls for three towers of 25, 38 and 47 storeys, replacing an earlier four-building concept that included a 13-storey mid-rise along Alvin Avenue. By removing the mid-rise and redistributing density into the taller structures, the development now includes just 592 residential units — less than half the 1,361 units approved in 2022.
In exchange, the average unit size will grow substantially, offering more spacious layouts
with multiple bedrooms — an increasingly rare feature in Toronto’s new-build market. Of the 592 units, 368 are planned as market rentals and 224 as condominiums.
This reorientation could signal a welcome move away from investor-oriented micro-units and toward genuine homes for people looking to live and grow in the neighbourhood. The reduced density and expanded
The developers are proposing significantly larger homes better suited to families.
floor plates are expected to attract families seeking a walkable, transit-accessible location close to schools, parks and community amenities.
The 13,688-square-metre site — comprising 1481–1535
Yonge St., 1–31 Heath St. E., 30–36 Alvin Ave. and 22 St. Clair Ave. E. — is currently occupied by low-rise retail and surface parking lots. The plan maintains the previously approved public park at the
northwest corner, designed by Claude Cormier + Associés, and features new pedestrian pathways and retail at street level to support a more vibrant public realm.
The tallest tower would reach 185 metres, up from the 150 metres approved in 2022, and total floor space would drop from roughly 126,000 to 100,000 square metres. About 83,500 square metres would be dedicated to residential uses and 17,000 to ground-level retail and services.
Other changes include moving the 38-storey tower slightly north to create more space and sunlight between the buildings, reducing the Yonge Street setback to accommodate TTC infrastructure, and adding a sculptural crown and mechanical penthouse to the tallest tower for architectural emphasis.
Parking and cycling facilities have been recalibrated for a more urban lifestyle, with 464 underground parking spots and 746 bicycle spaces, reflecting the site’s proximity — just a four-minute walk — to St. Clair station and the 512 streetcar.
The application will go before the Committee of Adjustment in the coming months.
—Nisean Lorde
A proposal to build a six-storey apartment building and a small public park at the corner of Bayview Avenue and The Bridle Path will go to Toronto City Council in November.
City planning staff is recommending approval of the required official plan and zoning bylaw amendments, but there are concerns about traffic in the area as expressed by city councillor
“This is something that the residents have raised with the developer. A number of residents have raised this. The Canadian Film Centre has raised this,” she explained.
“It's challenging to turn out of their driveways. It's important that we look at the function of our roads, I would say, proactively in this sense, to ensure that any necessary adjustments can be made.”
The project, located at 2425–2427 Bayview Ave. and 1 The Bridle Path, proposes a six-storey residential building with 56 condo units, 122 parking spaces with vehicle access off The Bridle Path.
“Staff are of the opinion that the proposed 6-storey residential apartment building is an acceptable form of modest intensification in a location that is appropriate for midrise development, and aligns with the
enacted Council policy direction for major streets,” the city staff report reads.
The developer will be required to set aside part of the site for a new public park before construction can begin above ground.
The park will be transferred to the city as public land once it’s free of any legal or structural issues.
City staff also recommended granting the developer a credit toward the development charges for designing and building the park.
Instead of the city paying for features like benches, trees or lighting, the developer will complete the park improvements now, and the cost will be deducted (up to a set limit) from the park’s portion of the development fees, the report states.
“The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City’s Official Plan,” the staff report concludes.
“It will provide housing options in an appropriate built form, intensifying an underutilized site along a major street in a way that is respectful of both the existing and planned context.”
The item is expected at a Toronto City Council meeting, Nov. 12–14.
—Nisean
Lorde
Ottawa and Toronto are teaming up to invest in Toronto’s aging infrastructure, paving the way for the construction of up to 63,000 new Downsview homes.
Central to the strategy is Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency that will develop factory/modular-built housing, with at least 40 per cent units designated as affordable.
Federal and municipal leaders made the announcement at a press conference on Oct. 14, noting that the federal government will provide up to $283 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to expand capacity in the Black Creek trunk sewer system.
“Far too many Canadians are struggling to find an affordable place to call home, especially in our biggest cities,” François-Philippe Champagne, minister of finance and national revenue, said in a statement on Oct. 14.
“Today’s investments in Toronto's critical housing-enabling infrastructure will help deliver urgently needed homes for Canadians who need them. But this is just the beginning. Our full, ambitious plan — to be detailed in Budget 2025 —
will lower costs for builders, catalyze private capital investments and double the pace of homebuilding across Canada.”
The sewer was built in the 1960s and now serves more than 350,000 residents, but growth pressures have led to flooding and delayed approvals for new developments.
“Far too many Canadians are struggling to find an affordable place to call home, especially in our biggest cities.”
The new investment, made in partnership with the City of Toronto, will fund 17 kilometres of new sewer infrastructure. In addition to catalyzing the construction of tens of thousands of new homes, the project will reduce flood risks, protect water quality and create room for up to 130,400 additional residents and more than 65,000 jobs.
The government also confirmed Build Canada Homes’ first development, which will
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20 – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23
see 540 new homes at Arbo Downsview using modern construction methods, like prefabrication, modular building and mass timber.
As noted, at least 40 per cent of the homes will be affordable, with a mix of studio, onebedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units.
Alongside the federal government, Toronto will invest more than $425 million toward the Black Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer project to ensure stronger, more resilient infrastructure and enable homebuilding.
City officials say the partnership represents a new, collaborative approach to tackling Canada’s housing crisis — one that combines infrastructure renewal, faster approvals and innovation in construction.
The federal government has framed the Black Creek initiative as a model for other major cities, where outdated infrastructure continues to constrain housing supply.
Budget 2025 will be tabled in early November, and federal officials say it will include further measures to lower costs for builders and double the pace of home construction across Canada.
—Ron Johnson
Andrea’s Cookies, Toronto’s answer to the Crumbl cookie craze recently opened a new location in midtown at 2614 Yonge St. With flavours ranging from s’mores to tiramisù and almond croissant, owner Andrea Christensen is known for her super sweet, icing-topped creations.
brews and black sesame lattes to flavoured blended teas and fruitflavoured ades. There are also sandwiches, croffles and seasonal menus at this airy, sun-soaked new spot.
Lather & Steel recently opened a new location in the heart of Yorkville. This classic barbershop will transport you right back in time, with multiple red, white and blue barber poles throughout the space; cherry red chairs; and even a decorative figurine featuring a barbershop quartet. You can visit the new space at 26 Bellair St., Lower Level.
Jeannie’s Bottle: Incantations is a new book by Thornhill resident Nicola Sammeroff, following 13-year-old Jeannie as she discovers a magical antique bottle after moving to her aunt’s strange small town. Perfect for middle grade readers, the book is available now at Chapters Indigo and Amazon as both an e-book and paperback.
Holly Berry Fair is back this upcoming Nov. 22–23 with holiday shopping, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, a thrift market, a silent auction and more! This annual event at Rosedale United Church is free to attend, and 100 per cent of proceeds go to Out of the Cold Foundation, providing shelter, food and warm clothing for the less fortunate.
Forest Cafe is the latest cute coffee shop to open in Thornhill. The new spot, at 7936 Bathurst St., offers an extensive drink menu that ranges from cold
Hong Kong Noodle recently opened its doors at Yonge and Eglinton, bringing Korean-Chinese fusion to the neighbourhood. Offering favourites, including jjamppong, a spicy noodle soup; jajangmyeon, noodles with a black bean sauce; and kkanpunggi, spicy garlic fried chicken, you can try this popular noodle spot at 30 Eglinton Ave. E.
Bloomer’s, T.O.’s popular vegan doughnut shop, just launched a pop-up shop at Bayview Village after deciding to close its permanent location in the area. You can stop by the pop-up at 2901 Bayview Ave.
The Sunnybrook Academic Family Health Team (SAFHT), are happy to share we are accepting pregnant patients and newborns for prenatal and family medicine care.
Access to primary care is one of the most important health issues facing Ontarians today, including here in North Toronto. At SAFHT, we are committed to meeting the needs of our community.
Why a primary care provider?
• Your first point of contact for health concerns
• Preventative care and early detection of illness
• Ongoing, coordinated care for you and your family
We provide care across the lifespan — including prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care through our Family Medicine Obstetrics team. Pregnancy is an important opportunity to improve the health of not one but two generations, and our team is here to support you every step of the way.
You can contact us at family4birth@sunnybrook.ca or scan the QR code for more information.
There’s a heartbeat in Toronto’s condo market, even at a time when it seems to reach new lows every month. The high-end segment is showing some life, echoing a similar pattern in the city’s detached home market. Could this be a sign of a revival as interest rates drop? We asked Barry Cohen, the undeniable luxury home king, and his son Justin, who covers much of the highend market, to weigh in.
What’s the luxury condo market looking like these days?
Barry: It almost feels like highend, luxury condos are a little bit of an island. The downsizers are moving into luxury condos for reasons of youth. They want something younger. They've lived in their large, older homes, and now they want to treat themselves with something a little more luxurious, but they don't quite need the space. But the big push has more to do with security; with home invasions and carjackings, people are now looking at condos for their future.
Justin: It's baby boomers looking to downsize, or, you know, right size. They’re looking for something more tailored to their new lifestyle without having kids at home. They're still getting the same size living and dining space
and kitchen, but they don't need the big bedrooms.
Why does the luxury segment differ so much from the rest of the condo market?
Justin: The condo market is down largely because of the lack of investors. They fuel the condo market. With these pre-construction launches, people would scoop up six units at a time, and they'd either flip them for a profit or become mini landlords. And
“The condo market is sliding, but the higher end is holding its own.”
the builders needed those investors to get their projects. But with the high interest rates and foreign buyer ban and the development charges, investors aren’t interested.
But when you look at the high end — condo sales are down 12 per cent year-over-year from January to September this year versus last year, but condo sales over $2 million are up. They’re up only by a couple units. In that same time period, there have been 149 condo sales over $2 million, and last year there were
147. So in a period where the market is sliding pretty good, the higher end is holding its own.
Barry: The luxury segment is homeowner occupied, so it’s a different buyer. And somebody in the lower end of condos is more affected by interest rates and the media, whereas someone looking at the high end, it’s more about lifestyle — price sensitivity isn’t top of mind.
What’s selling on the high end right now?
Barry: It almost feels like we're short inventory on good luxury condos. That's only because sellers are reading the headlines about the state of the condo market and afraid to come to the market. I would say building youth and quality are top of mind; a young unit or a renovated unit will sell generally pretty quickly. Same with a cachet address. But if you had a large, unrenovated condo, it would probably lag.
What do you predict for the next year or two?
Barry: A three to six year dig out for low-end condos, whereas luxury condos are going to hold their own and will have mild increases.
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The biggest and best concerts, events and shows this month include the return of Robert Plant,
Sabrina Carpenter, ‘The Sound of Music’, Royal Winter Fair and much more. By Ron Johnson
SABRINA CARPENTER
One of the world’s biggest pop stars, Sabrina Carpenter returns to Scotiabank Arena for back-to-back shows on Nov. 10 and 11. The Short n’ Sweet Tour will feature special guests Olivia Dean, Ravyn Lenae and Amber Mark.
The 103rd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair returns to Exhibition Place, Nov. 7–16, with the best of Canadian agriculture, cuisine and equestrian competition to the city. Highlights include the new Holiday Market and the internationally ranked Royal Horse Show.
ROBERT PLANT
Robert Plant takes the stage with his new ensemble, Saving Grace, at Massey Hall on Nov. 10. The group, which has spent the past six years honing a diverse and evocative sound, will perform material from their upcoming album, Saving Grace
The Coal Mine Theatre presents Fulfillment Centre by Abe Koogler, running Nov. 16 to Dec. 7. Directed by Ted Dykstra, this raw and darkly funny drama set in the New Mexico desert follows four lonely lives whose search for meaning and connection intertwines.
KAMALA HARRIS
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris comes to Meridian Hall on Nov. 16, for a candid conversation about one of the most dramatic presidential campaigns in history. Harris will share her insights on leadership, lessons learned and her vision.
MARGARET ATWOOD
Margaret Atwood will appear for a special evening at Toronto’s Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres on Nov. 4, celebrating the launch of her memoir, The Book of Lives
Fans can experience an intimate conversation with this celebrated author.
Experience the magic of Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial as the Toronto Symphony Orchestra performs E.T. in Concert, with John Williams’s iconic score live at Roy Thomson Hall, Nov. 7–8, with a full symphonic performance that’s perfect for families.
The National Ballet of Canada presents The Winter’s Tale, choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, a two-hourand-forty-minute ballet in a prologue and three acts, running Nov. 14 to 21, at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
The beloved musical The Sound of Music hits the stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre beginning Nov. 25. This production brings the von Trapp family’s story to life with beloved songs like “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss.”
TOM GREEN Beloved Canadian comedian and actor, Tom Green brings his irreverent, anything-goes comedy to Toronto’s Royal Theatre on Nov. 7 as part of his Stompin’ Comedy Tour, featuring hilarious stories from his career and original songs.
Experience the magic of C.S. Lewis’s beloved world in Bad Hats’ Narnia, a new musical adaptation running at Soulpepper Theatre from Nov. 18 to Dec. 28. Expect a heartwarming story about changing seasons, found families and goodbyes.
The Musical Stage Company’s 19th annual UNCOVERED concert returns to Koerner Hall on Nov. 11, spotlighting the music of Madonna and Cher, featuring daring new arrangements and powerhouse Canadian vocalists.
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540 Eglinton Ave W. 416-487-9430
Nails on Eglinton 382 Eglinton Ave W. 647-345-8855
Old School Barber
558 Eglinton Ave W. 416-488-1747
One 2 One Studio
506 Eglinton Ave W. 416-483-1212
Rebel Nails Studio 467 Eglinton Ave W. 647-735-3055
Salon Dain
521 Eglinton Ave W. 416-486-1010
Shirley Margarita Aesthetics 1041 Avenue Road, Suite 7 416-799-6220
Skin Vitality
351 Eglinton Ave W. 416-969-9669
Tanya's Natural Skin Care
425 Eglinton Ave W. 416-440-1672
Vibras Salon
353A Eglinton Ave W. 416-489-4100
Bella Boutique
498 Eglinton Ave W. 416-440-8852
Bijoux Village Fine Jewellers
406 Eglinton Ave W. 416-486-0460
Di Moda European Lingerie
461 Eglinton Ave W. 416-484-1700
The Fireplace Shop
379 Eglinton Ave W. 416-483-1443
French Collection Imports
253 Eglinton Ave W. 416-483-3861
Glass Dreams
284 Eglinton Ave W. 416-480-2325
Global Pet Foods
381 Eglinton Ave W. 416-482-4995
Go Dutch Bikes
511 Eglinton Ave W. 416-485-7308
Hakim Rugs
374 Eglinton Ave W. 416-932-9734
Hill Home
371 Eglinton Ave W. 416-546-3810
Honey
460 Eglinton Ave W., #1A 416-485-0070
Jewellery by Varouj 515 Eglinton Ave W. 416-322-9775
Johny Watches
353 Eglinton Ave W. 416-322-4994
Josephson Opticians
466 Eglinton Ave W. 416-545-1845
La Compania
367 Eglinton Ave W. 416-487-7747
Mark Lash
Fine Jewelery
480 Eglinton Ave W. 416-256-5229
Rukaj Gallery & The Museum Picture Frame Co.
384 Eglinton Ave W. 416-481-5995
Sleep Country
256 Eglinton Ave W. 416-322-5501
TNT Clothing
394 Eglinton Ave W. 416-488-9602
Vicky’s Jewellery
404 Eglinton Ave W. 416-488-1888
Victory Menswear
453B Eglinton Ave W. 416-901-1116
Vivace
410 Eglinton Ave W. 416-780-1036
Active Care Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre
491 Eglinton Ave W., Unit 201B 647-748-1661
Acupuncture on Eglinton
418 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 304 647-447-5768
Arnold Goldman D.P.M 547 Eglinton Ave W. 416-485-4421
Brush, Floss, and Smile 471 Eglinton Ave W. 416-485-5001
The Centre for MindBody Health 505 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 200 416-855-2624
Dentistry @ Momentum 418 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 101 416-483-5555
Dr. Manesh ND, Naturopathic Doctor 418 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 200 416-249-4567
Dr. Matthew Orzech & Associates
491 Eglinton Ave W., Unit 101 416-481-9131
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Dental Clinic
270 B Eglinton Ave W. 416-487-8683
Eglinton Way Dentistry
458 Eglinton Ave W. 416-483-5956
Eglinton Way
Massage Therapy
418 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 304 647-352-5233
Forest Hill Dental
507 Eglinton Ave W. 416-484-6235
Forest Hill Family
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491 Eglinton Ave W. 416-782-6111
Forest Hill Medical Imaging
491 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 302 416-640-1103
Forest Hill Physiotherapy & Health Centre
361 Eglinton Ave W. 416-551-7111
Frame Fidelity
505 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 103 289-998-1468
Guardian Uptown Pharmacy
243 Eglinton Ave W. 416-485-5005
Inner Summits
418 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 301 416-726-9424
Lumos Vision Care
363 Eglinton Ave W. 416-440-0008
Midroni Family Dental Care 551 Eglinton Ave W. 416-485-4855
Neuro Learning & Movement
505 Eglinton Ave W., #500
Owl Hearing Clinic
333 Eglinton Ave W. Unit 2B 657-370-8834
Pharmasave Forest Hill Pharmacy 491 Eglinton Ave W., Unit 102 416-619-7768
Psych-Ed Assessment Services
250 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 213 437-886-6311
ReFresh Psychotherapy
505 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 401 647-933-5717
Russell Hill Chiropractic and Natural Health 565 Eglinton Ave W. 416-482-1332
Toronto Head and Neck Clinic 491 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 101 416-787-5511
Toronto Hearing Health Clinic 418 Eglinton Ave W., L101 416-322-1110
Twig Fertility
313 Eglinton Ave W. 416-855-8944
Upper Village Veterinary Hospital 430 Eglinton Ave W. 647-560-9276
WELL Health Medical Centres - Eglinton 243 Eglinton Ave W. 416-489-2106
Watson Medical Centre
561 Eglinton Ave W. 416-551-7606
BeatBox Fitness Inc.
388 Eglinton Ave W. 416-484-9292
Body & Soul Fitness
378 Eglinton Ave W. 416-484-1500
Detox Club
500 Oriole Parkway
416-545-1414
Dogleg Left Golf
250 Eglinton Ave W.
Fitness Social Studio
426 Eglinton Ave W. 416-482-2722
FPR Longevity
473 Eglinton Ave W. 416-902-2554
Master Parks Olympic Taekwondo
500 Oriole Parkway, Unit 2
416-486-8688
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Karate School
370-372 Eglinton Ave W.
416-875-9820
North Toronto Soccer Club
1041 Avenue Road, Suite 5 416-924-9911
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Midtown
434 Eglinton Ave W. 647-370-8991
True North Sports Camps
510 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 3 416-619-1224
The Urban Athlete
505 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 302 416-481-8880
VRTU Muay Thai
243 Eglinton Ave W., Lower Level 416-482-2222
7 Numbers
516 Eglinton Ave W.
416-322-5183
The Abbot on Eglinton
508 Eglinton Ave W. 416-487-8350
Bagel House
450 Eglinton Ave W. 416-901-9594
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Blondies Pizza
280 Eglinton Ave W. 437-341-1555
Blooming Orchid Restaurant
525 Eglinton Ave W. 416-481-3825
Burger Shack
233 Eglinton Ave W. 416-487-1974
The Burrito Bros 359 Eglinton Ave W. 416-487-8660
Cafe De Flore
465 Eglinton Ave W. 416-480-0450
Crave Wings 557 Eglinton Ave W. 416-322-3230
Crosstown Coffee Bar
187 Highbourne Rd. 647-347-7738
Ferraro 502
502 Eglinton Ave W. 416-488-7729
Goûter by RA
300 Eglinton Ave W. 416-519-9967
Hay Sushi - Eglinton
530 Eglinton Ave W. 416-792-0645
Hotel Gelato 532 Eglinton Ave W. 416-932-2663
House of Chan
514 Eglinton Ave W. 416-781-5575
Isle of Coffee
380A Eglinton Ave W.
The Mad Bean Coffee House
519 Eglinton Ave W. 647-235-2456
My Greek Table
454 Eglinton Ave W. 416-545-0942
Nikko Sushi
376 Eglinton Ave W. 647-349-1866
Phipps Bakery
420 Eglinton Ave W. 416-481-9111
The Queen's Legs
286 Eglinton Ave W. 416-481-3555
Rimini Rimini Restaurant
453 Eglinton Ave W. 647-368-6498
Sake Bar Kushi
257 Eglinton Ave W. 647-748-7253
Sushi & Sushi
524 Eglinton Ave W. 416-792-1133
Thairoomgrand
288 Eglinton Ave W. 416-481-7000
Tokyo Sushi
373 Eglinton Ave W. 416-486-9006
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526 Eglinton Ave W. 647-347-1915
Dave Young Fruit Market
494 Eglinton Ave W. 416-489-1118
Fresh Harvest Fine Foods
546 Eglinton Ave W. 416-487-0388
Shoppers Drug Mart
550 Eglinton Ave W. 416-485-3093
Summerhill Market
484 Eglinton Ave W. 416-941-2574
Yonge Seafood Gourmet
369 Eglinton Ave W. 416-546-7277
Artbarn School
250 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 101 416-518-6108
Camp Arowhon
555 Eglinton Ave W. 416-975-9060
The Canadian Centre for Capoeira 370 Eglinton Ave W. 647-892-5931
DB Dance Company
250 Eglinton Ave W., Unit 102 647-381-0585
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Driving School 1041 Avenue Road, Suite 6 416-486-1771
Groove School of Dance
372 Eglinton Ave W. 416-919-2914
Mathnasium of Forest Hill 501 Eglinton Ave W. 416-482-6284
Oxford Learning Forest Hill 481 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 200 647-360-8084
Sew be it Studio
243 Eglinton Ave W., Unit 10 416-488-1607
SmartieGym 368 Eglinton Ave W. 416-551-3520
Spirit of Math
259-265 Eglinton Ave W. 647-977-2703
Toronto Arts Academy 386 Eglinton Ave W. 647-375-7287
The Eglinton Grand 400 Eglinton Ave W. 416-485-5900
Toronto Coin Shop 1043 Avenue Road 416-440-0379
Trapped - Midtown
298 Eglinton Ave W. 437-432-3282
Ashford Cleaners
535 Eglinton Ave W. 416-322-3127
Batori Group
357 Eglinton Ave W. 416-485-7575
Bucharest Tailor
429 Eglinton Ave W. 416-487-8796
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253 Eglinton Ave W., 2nd floor 416-485-9998
Deluxe Cleaners
500 Oriole Parkway 416-932-0858
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292 Eglinton Ave W. 647-797-2248
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505 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 510 416-806-8830
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418 Eglinton Ave W. Suite 303 1-877-977-4478
Invitation House 453A Eglinton Ave W. , Suite 204 416-593-0519
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505 Eglinton Ave W., Suite 400 416-385-2433
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Toronto has a massive scam problem and according to Toronto Police Service (TPS) it’s time to buckle up because it’s not going to get any better any time soon.
So far in 2025 as of early October, Toronto Police Service has logged more than $360 million in reported fraud losses by Torontonians, a figure that Det. David Coffey of the Financial Crimes Unit calls “staggering — and climbing fast.”
“That’s almost equal to all of 2024,” Coffey says. “We’re up 25 percent yearover-year. Fraud is escalating dramatically.”
Behind the scenes, organized crime, artificial intelligence and social engineering are colliding in a perfect storm — one that’s leaving everyone, from students to seniors, vulnerable. The modern scammer doesn’t just trick you. They study you, imitate you and weaponize your own trust against you.
What’s happening: Toronto Police Service cautioned the public on Oct. 8 about a scam targeting elderly members of the Russian-speaking community. Scammers call victims, impersonating family members or acquaintances, and claim they are involved in an urgent incident — such as a car accident or medical emergency — requesting immediate financial help. Victims are instructed to
Hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, AI, cryptocurrency and deep fakes are only the beginning. What’s next?
gather cash and hand it over to a stranger, often while remaining on the phone with the scammer to prevent verification. Police advise anyone receiving such calls to hang up immediately and report the incident. Though impersonation scams prey on logic and fear, grandparent scams go after something far deeper — love and panic.
During the pandemic, reports of these scams exploded across Toronto. Seniors would receive frantic calls from someone claiming to be their grandchild, saying they’d been in an accident or arrested. A
supposed “lawyer” or “officer” would then get on the line, demanding thousands in bail money — usually in cash.
“Hundreds of people were scammed out of thousands of dollars,” Coffey recalls. “An investigation linked it to Quebec organized crime, and several arrests were made.”
But the scam hasn’t gone away — it has evolved.
“Right now, we’re seeing a rash of grandparent scams in the north end of the city targeting the Russian community,” Coffey says. “It’s Russian organ-
ized crime targeting Russian-speaking citizens in Toronto.”
The calls are frighteningly authentic. The fraudsters speak Russian and use personal details scraped from social media.
“They’re pretending to be ex-spouses, ex-employees or relatives,” Coffey explains. “They use personal information to make it sound real. There’s a real wave of these happening right now.”
He groups them under what police call “emergency scams” — any scenario where a victim is pressured to send money immediately to help a loved one in crisis.
“These scams work because they hijack emotion,” says Coffey. “The fraudsters create urgency and fear, and people stop thinking rationally.”
What to do: Coffey says most scams rely on the same three emotional levers: urgency, fear and greed. “Fraudsters always create a sense of urgency,” he says. “They pressure you to act now — before you can think.”
Parking Ticket Scams & Phishing What’s happening: York Regional Police have been warning residents about a text message scam involving fake speed camera tickets. Fraudsters send messages urging recipients to click a link to pay fines, but these messages are designed to steal personal and financial information.
We do. Because the arts shape the future.
In a city where arts spaces can vanish into thin air, Tapestry Opera opens a new venue at 877 Yonge Street, steps from two of Toronto’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Tapestry Opera has opened the doors to the Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre. More than a building, it’s a declaration—this is a permanent home for music, theatre, and opera, an act of optimism for the future of live performance.
For over 45 years, Tapestry Opera has carved out a singular place in Canadian culture, championing original work, lifting underrepresented voices, and making opera feel immediate, immersive, and alive. Now, for the first time in its history, it has a space worthy of its vision, minutes away from Rosedale or Yonge stations.
A space built for creation and community
Created in partnership with Nightwood Theatre, the Jackman Performance Centre features a 2,600 sq. ft. performance hall,
an impressive rehearsal studio, and several artist-first support spaces. Designed for versatility, it’s a new cultural attraction where artists and audiences of all kinds can connect, take risks, and grow.
This fall marks Tapestry Opera’s first full season in the venue, with programming that makes its ambition clear:
• Free Concerts—running from November to May, featuring local and international solo and chamber artists
• Tapestry Briefs: Under Where?—ten
short, sharp operas by six Canadian composers and librettists, having premiered in October
• Laughing Out Lonely (L.O.L)—a portrait of contemporary loneliness and the strangeness of life on the internet, brought to Canada by the Danish Opera company OPE-N; running from January 16–17, 2026
• Love Songs by Ana Sokolović—a haunting, genre-defying journey through one woman’s desperate ritual to defy loss; running from March 26–29, 2026
Extending opera beyond its walls
Tapestry is no ordinary opera company. Its flagship Box Concerts series delivers classical music to long-term care homes, parks, and neighbourhoods across Toronto. Its national Women in Musical Leadership program mentors the next generation of conductors, amplifying voices that too often go unheard.
And now, a new Residency Program at the Jackman Performance Centre opens
the doors even wider. Small and midsized companies—like Opera Q and Cultureland—use the space free of charge to rehearse, record, and perform.
The legacy behind the name
The Jackman Performance Centre honours siblings Nancy Ruth and Rev. Ed Jackman, whose shared passion for the arts helped shape Toronto’s creative landscape.
Rev. Ed Jackman (1940–2021) was a Catholic priest, philanthropist, and devoted patron of opera, supporting dozens of organizations from the Canadian Opera Company to the Regent Park School of Music. His sister, Nancy Ruth—a former senator and longtime supporter of Nightwood Theatre—made the naming donation in his memory, ensuring his love of music and community continues to inspire generations to come.
On opening night, the Jackman Performance Centre was filled with applause, laughter, and anticipation. Photos from
“Launch Concert with Tapestry and Friends” captured what words can’t: the warmth of a full house and the feeling that something lasting had begun.
In a city where creative spaces too often disappear, this new space on Yonge shines a hopeful light: that live performance, and the communities the arts nurture, can find new life in Toronto.
From your doorstep to the spotlight— experience great performances, just down the street!
To stay up-to-date on all the exciting things happening at the Jackman Performance Centre, sign up for Tapestry Opera’s mailing list at tapestryopera.com Tickets for all the productions listed above are available on Tapestry Opera’s website or by phone at 416-537-6606 Ext. 108.
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It often starts with something small — a simple text or email.
“Those text messages and emails that come into our mobile devices — I get them every day,” says Coffey. “I know everyone else does too.”
They look legitimate: a note from Canada Post about a missed delivery, a message from the CRA asking you to verify your account or an alert from your bank saying your card has been suspended. The logos are perfect. The tone is urgent. And the link looks close enough to the real thing that people click. Sometimes they even make it seem like the bank’s actual phone number and name.
Coffey says this is one of the most common ways fraudsters harvest personal information, even if they don’t get exactly what they want the first time around. The damage isn’t always immediate — sometimes the loss comes weeks later when your data is used to open new accounts, apply for loans or access your savings.
“These aren’t random messages,” Coffey explains. “They’re generated by massive databases built from previous data breaches. The fraudsters already know your email, maybe your home address, sometimes even your bank. They just need one more detail.”
What to do: Coffey’s first piece of advice is deceptively simple: slow down. “I al-
ways tell people to slow down,” he says. “That’s the single most effective defence.”
What’s happening: In early October, TPS put out yet another warning about bank scams, explaining that scammers spoof (deliberately change the information displayed on your caller ID,
hanced methods by fraudsters using artificial intelligence.”
Victims get a phone call from someone claiming to be with “Toronto Police,” the “Crown Attorney’s Office” or a “bank fraud investigation unit.” The caller sounds professional, speaks confidently and seems to know personal details — enough to feel real.
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email sender line or text message “from” field) bank phone numbers and claim victims’ accounts have been compromised, pressuring them to share passwords and PINs. Victims are often instructed to place their cards in an envelope for courier pickup, which is then intercepted by the criminals to drain accounts through e-transfers, withdrawals or purchases. If phishing is the low-hanging fruit, impersonation scams are where things turn sophisticated — and terrifyingly convincing.
“The biggest one over the last six months has been impersonation scams,” Coffey says. “It’s a direct result of en-
“They’ll say your bank account’s been compromised or that your credit cards have been cloned,” Coffey says. “Then they’ll send someone to your house to collect your cards and PINs. That gives them immediate access to your accounts.”
In some cases, victims have even been told their money needs to be “secured in a government account” to prevent theft and have willingly transferred their savings to the fraudster’s control.
Coffey explains how convincing it can be: “The scammers use information from the internet — from data breaches or social media — and artificial intelligence to scrape and compile details. They already
know your name, address, middle name, phone number, even account types. That makes it sound legitimate.”
And thanks to caller ID spoofing, their phone number might even show up as “Scotiabank” or “Toronto Police.”
“The moment someone asks for your bank card or PIN, hang up,” Coffey warns. “No bank or police officer will ever send someone to collect your cards. Ever.”
What to do: If a call, text or email feels suspicious, hang up or delete it. If it claims to be from your bank, call the number on the back of your card — not the one that called you.
“Even if the number on your display looks the same, hang up and call it yourself,” Coffey says. “You’ll reach your real bank, and they’ll tell you it wasn’t them.”
What’s happening: Recently, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) was warning people to be vigilant following a rise in rental scams that have cost unsuspecting renters thousands of dollars. In one common scheme, fraudsters pose as landlords, show fake rental properties, collect deposits and rent payments — often more than $2,000.
One Torontonian told Post that they thought they had rented an apartment through an online service, which also used airbnb as a portal to view the property.
“At this time I was commuting from Hamilton to Toronto for school, and I
never had the time to actually see it in person, which I note is my fault,” the person says. “And yes, I sent the rent, then I was ghosted.”
What to do: To avoid being scammed, renters are urged to research listings, visit properties in person, verify ownership and never send money or personal information before confirming the legitimacy of the rental. Red flags include unusually low rent, landlords unwilling to meet in person and requests for deposits without a signed agreement.
“I was blinded by the fact I could have a place closer to school to ease my stress,” the person says. “I ignored the red flags and learned a valuable lesson that day.”
Romance Scams & “Pig Butchering”
What’s happening: The RCMP is warning Canadians about romance scams, in which fraudsters create fake online identities to gain victims’ trust and affection for financial gain. Scammers often research victims on social media, build a seemingly genuine relationship and then fabricate urgent scenarios — such as medical emergencies or investment opportunities — asking for money, gifts or cryptocurrency. Victims can lose thousands, and the emotional toll is often severe, including shame and heartbreak.
Among the most emotionally devastating frauds are romance scams — now supercharged by AI and cryptocurrency.
“They build relationships slowly,” Coffey says. “They talk every day, share pho-
tos, maybe even have video chats. But the person on the screen isn’t real — it’s AI generated, a deepfake.”
Once the victim’s trust is secured, the financial angle begins. “They’ll start talking about their investments, their glamorous lifestyle,” he says. “Naturally, the victim asks, ‘How are you doing that?’
That’s the hook.”
“The scammers’ goal is to take every last cent,” Coffey says. “They’ll push victims to borrow from family, take loans, even mortgage their homes. They’re ruthless.”
And it’s not rare. “Today, around 70 per cent of all fraud money flows through investment scams like this,” Coffey says.
THE AMOUNT OF LOSSES THROUGH ONLINE INVESTMENT SCAMS REPORTED IN 2024 $71 MILLION
Soon, the victim is convinced to “invest” in a crypto platform or trading app that looks legitimate — complete with real-time charts and fake customer support. The profits look amazing at first. But when they try to withdraw, the truth hits: the money’s gone.
That’s the origin of the term “pig butchering.”
“It’s a term coined by Chinese organized crime groups,” Coffey explains.
“They realized they could combine romance scams and investment scams. Build a fake romantic relationship, then introduce an investment opportunity.”
Victims are “fattened up” emotionally, then “butchered” financially.
“People lose hundreds of thousands, even millions.”
What to do: The warning signs are always the same: if someone you’ve never met in person asks for money — especially for an investment — it’s a scam.
What’s happening: York Regional Police are warning residents about a new text message scam circulating across the region involving fake speed camera tickets.
Fraudsters are sending text messages that appear to be official notices, claiming the recipient must click a link to pay an outstanding fine. The messages often
look legitimate and use urgent language to trick people into revealing personal and financial information.
Police emphasize that legitimate traffic or speed camera tickets are only sent by mail, never by text or email. Residents are urged not to click links or download attachments from unexpected messages and to ignore any text demanding payment.
What to do: The advice is simple: Police remind residents to stay alert and verify any suspicious communication directly with official agencies, using trusted contact information.
What’s happening: Canadian regulators are warning of a surge in complex financial frauds that have defrauded investors of hundreds of millions of dollars.
In Muskoka, a Toronto mortgage broker is accused of running a $100 million Ponzi-style real estate scheme that promised returns from syndicated mortgages but instead funnelled funds into bogus projects. According to a court-appointed receiver, investors’ payouts were often financed using new deposits — a hallmark of Ponzi operations that collapsed when the housing market slowed.
Earlier this year, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced fraud allegations against a financial company that raised over $500 million from investors across Canada and the U.S. The OSC alleges at least $70 million was diverted to
unauthorized uses, including real estate ventures and repayment of earlier investors, before the firm fell into bankruptcy. The commission says the misconduct harmed investors and undermined confidence in Canada’s capital markets.
What to do: Experts say these cases highlight how overheated markets — from real estate to film financing — can become breeding grounds for deception. The OSC urges investors to verify registrations and conduct due diligence before committing funds, warning that high returns and urgency are key red flags. As housing and investment pressures persist, regulators caution that sophisticated scams exploiting investor trust are likely to continue.
What’s happening: Cybersecurity experts say fake celebrity endorsements and pop-up ad scams are on the rise, often spread through social media and deceptive websites. They advise verifying sellers, avoiding deals that seem too good to be true and not entering payment details unless you’re sure the site is legitimate.
A Toronto woman is warning others to be careful when shopping online after narrowly avoiding a scam involving a fake celebrity skin care line. She says she came across what appeared to be a pop-up ad for a new allnatural skin care brand supposedly launched by a television personality she
follows. Intrigued by a buy-one-getone-free deal, she entered her credit card details and completed the roughly $50 purchase — but immediately felt uneasy.
“I got a bad feeling the moment I hit ‘send,’” she says. “I searched ‘[celebrity] scam’ and a bunch of articles popped up. For some reason there was a phone number listed on the fake website, so I called — not expecting anyone to answer. But someone did.”
What to do: She hopes her story is a reminder to trust your instincts online and double-check before clicking — and to act quickly if you suspect a scam and contact your bank.
What’s happening: Scams also follow the calendar. Each season brings its own wave of deception.
“In spring and fall, it’s renovation and
She panicked and told the person on the line she knew it was a scam and was worried about her card information. By the end of the call, the order had been cancelled and she did not experience any further problems.
The experience left her embarrassed and shaken. “I could understand an 80year-old falling for something like that, but I was young and thought I was tech savvy and smart enough to know better,” she says. “My main concern wasn’t the $50, but that they now had my credit card info and address.”
roofing scams,” Coffey says. “Tax season brings CRA scams. Around Christmas, it’s package delivery or fake Amazon messages.”
Contractor scams are particularly common during home improvement season. Victims are approached by someone offering a great deal on driveway paving, roofing or window repair. The work begins — and then the contractor vanishes, leaving the job half done and the deposit gone.
“Fraudsters time things to what people are thinking about,” says Coffey.
“It’s smart, calculated and constant.”
The same principle applies to fake delivery notifications during the holidays. Victims receive texts saying their package is delayed or requires a small customs payment. The link leads to a phishing page that collects banking details.
What to do: “It’s all about what feels normal at the moment,” Coffey says. “People let their guard down because it fits the time of year.”
What to do if scammed
Contact your bank immediately.
“ They might be able to recover your money, though not always,” Coffey says. “If you gave someone your bank card and PIN, the bank probably won’t reimburse you — that’s considered voluntary.”
Contact a credit agency to flag your account and prevent new credit being opened in your name.
Change all passwords if there’s any chance your computer or phone was compromised.
“If you’ve lost money, report it to the police,” Coffey says. “We need those reports to warn others.”
The reality is that Toronto’s fraud epidemic isn’t going anywhere. It’s global, it’s profitable, and it’s getting smarter. But with vigilance, skepticism and a little digital street smarts, residents can avoid becoming the next victim.
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Our team handles the full spectrum of family, support, and divorce issues, including parenting concerns (decision-making responsibility/custody and parenting time/access), child and spousal support, property and nancial division, and domestic agreements (including marriage/cohabitation contracts and separation agreements). We are also uniquely experienced in complicated international matters, such as multi-jurisdictional families and child abduction cases, as well as issues impacting high-net-worth families, including business valuation and division, inheritance and wealth protection, and family trusts.
Why should someone retain Boulby Weinberg Fishman LLP?
Our knowledgeable team has a complete toolbox of dispute resolution options at its disposal to resolve issues and minimize conict as efciently as possible. Our rm members have extensive experience resolving complex family and divorce cases through a variety of dispute resolution processes, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation. No matter how difcult the case, we are able to create legal solutions tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and concerns.
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y ADOPTION LAW
Cheryl Appell
Dickson Appell LLP
416-927-0891 dicksonappell.com
Lisa Feldstein
Lisa Feldstein Law Office PC
36 specialties and 400 of the city’s best as selected Post City Magazines and Streets of Toronto are grateful to those who graciously nominated their fellow lawyers.
Katelynn Schoop Dickson Appell LLP 416-927-0891 dicksonappell.com
y ANTITRUST
416-937-8768 familyhealthlaw.ca
Kelly D. Jordan
Kelly D. Jordan Family Law Firm 437-266-2130 kellyjordanfamilylaw.com
Margarida Pacheco Pacheco Family Law & Mediation
416-944-9194 pachecofamilylaw.com
Kenneth Jull Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-2964 grllp.com
y APPELLATE LAW
John Adair
Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP 416-573-1779 agbllp.com
Paul Alexander Paul Alexander Barrister 416-960-3000 paulalexander.ca
Andrew Bernstein Torys LLP
416-865-7678 torys.com
Gerald Chan Stockwoods LLP 416-593-1617 stockwoods.ca
Shantona Chaudhury Pape Chaudhury LLP 416-364-8755 papechaudhury.com
Jeffery Couse
Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 647-766-0934 lzzdefence.ca
Mark Halfyard
Daniel Brown Law LLP 416-297-7200 danielbrownlaw.ca
James Lockyer Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 416-518-7983 lzzdefence.ca
Stephen Whitzman Hicks Adams 416-953-8964 hicksadams.ca
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Larry Banack Banack Resolutions 416-477-6880 banackresolutions.com
John A. Campion Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6697 grllp.com
Robin A. Dodokin Dodokin Law & Conflict Resolution 416-300-6515 dodokinlaw.com
Cheryl Goldhart Goldhart Law PC 647-369-6111 goldhartlaw.com
Peter Israel
Israel Foulon Wong LLP 416-640-1550 israelfoulon.com
Megan Keenberg Keenberg & Co. 647-271-4666 keenco.ca
Jennifer E. Kelly McCague Borlack LLP 416-864-6584 mccagueborlack.com
Meghann Melito B.A. (Hons), JD
Meghann’s practice encompasses all areas of family law, including international child abduction, jurisdictional issues, and complex business matters. She appeared before the SCC and handles Charter cases.
Meghann holds a JD from Queens Law School, a Postgrad Diploma in International/European Business Law, and a B.A. Degree (with Distinction) in International Development Studies from McGill University.
Will is the managing partner and is a highly experienced family law lawyer since being called to the bar in 1995. Will has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario. He regularly speaks and chairs various continuing legal education programs to assist lawyers in learning the complex issues of family law. Will has been recognized as a Lexpert Ranked Lawyer and Best Lawyer in Family Law.
Gary Joseph LL.B., LL.M., C.S.
Gary is a certified specialist in family law and counsel. He has been reported in over 350 family law decisions at all court levels in Ontario, Alberta and the Supreme Court of Canada. He’s authored several books and articles. He has been constantly recognized as a leading family law practitioner and was the recipient of the 2021 Ontario Bar Association Award of Excellence and Family Law.
Michael Stangarone B.A. (HONS), LL.B.
Michael has developed an expertise in cases involving international child abduction, and will be arguing an abduction matter in the Supreme Court of Canada in December 2024. His practice includes all areas of family law including complex support and property issues, and parenting matters.
Kristy has practiced family law exclusively since 2008. Her practice includes all areas of Family law, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. She has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario and has numerous reported decisions. She has been interviewed and quoted in various news media outlets (both print and radio) on a variety of family law topics.
Geoffrey is a highly experienced trial and appellate counsel, bringing a wealth of knowledge and financial expertise to the table. His skill set allows him to effectively navigate and successfully resolve even the most complicated Family Law financial matters, such as the valuation of businesses, trust interests, and complex support issues.
Christine Kilby
Kilby Mediation
416-627-1921 kilbymediation.com
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Cliff Goldfarb
Gardiner Roberts LLP
416-865-6616 grllp.com
Heather Keachie
Gardiner Roberts LLP
416-865-4017 grllp.com
y BANKING + FINANCIAL
M. Lee Stratton
Gardiner Roberts LLP
416-865-6626 grllp.com
y BANKRUPTCY + WORKOUT
Ian Aversa
Aird & Berlis LLP
416-865-3082 airdberlis.com
y BUSINESS LAW
Bhupinder Lamba GLG LLP Lawyers
416-272-7557 glgllp.ca
Anton Malinouski GLM Impact Law Professional Corporation 437-294-0847 glmlaw.ca
Sam A. Presvelos Presvelos Law LLP 416-844-3457 presveloslaw.com
Brett Roane R&D LLP
416-966-0304 rdlegal.ca
Ryan Shin R&D LLP 416-966-0304 rdlegal.ca
Paul Stoyan Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6611 grllp.com
Jillian Swartz
Allen Mcdonald Swartz LLP 416-262-8206 amsbizlaw.com
Alex Tarantino
Alex Tarantino Business Law
416-884-9126 alextarantinolaw.com
Ronald Trac
Ronald Trac Law
416-900-0372 ronaldtraclaw.com
“Justice is the appLication of law to life, not just the application of law to facts.”
Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella
James R.G. Cook Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6628 grllp.com
Erin Ellis Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers 416-955-4800 gluckstein.com
Jordan Goldblatt Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP 416-499-9940 agbllp.com
Jeffrey Hartman Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 604-787-3403 lzzdefence.ca
Cynthia B. Kuehl Lerners LLP 416-601-2363 lerners.ca
y CIVIL LAW LITIGATION
Nadia Campion
Lax O'sullivan Lisus Gottlieb
416-642-3134 lolg.ca
416-863-2788 blakes.com
Alexander Melfi Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6712 grllp.com
Justin Nasseri
Ross Nasseri LLP 416-613-7897 rossnasseri.com
Ian J. Perry Perrys LLP 416-579-5055 perrysllp.com
Lauren Rakowski Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-4016 grllp.com
David Liang David Liang PC 905-477-9113 davidliang.com
Auriol Marasco Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP
Zachary Silverberg Mills & Mills LLP 416-682-7077 millsandmills.ca
Jillian Siskind Siskind Doyle LLP 416-953-3334 siskinddoyle.com
Alex Van Kralingen Israel Foulon Wong LLP
647-348-7445 israelfoulon.com
Howard Winkler Winkler Law 416-519-2344 winklerresolution.com
Taz Yailaqi R&D LLP
416-966-0304 rdlegal.ca
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Hilary Book
Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP
416-613-9161 agmlawyers.com
Craig Colraine Birenbaum Steinberg Landau Savin & Colraine LLP
416-961-0042 bslsc.com
Garth Dingwall R&D LLP
416-966-0304 rdlegal.ca
Igor Ellyn Ellyn Law Business Litigation & Arbitration Lawyers 416-365-3750 ellynlaw.com
Andrew Faith Polley Faith LLP 416-365-1602 polleyfaith.com
Jeffrey Feiner Corman Feiner LLP 416-725-2882 cormanfeiner.com
Kevin Fisher Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6641 grllp.com
Wendy GreenspoonSoer
Garfinkle Biderman LLP 416-869-7615 garfinkle.com
Matthew Gottlieb Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb 416-644-5353 lolg.ca
Peter Griffin
Lenczner Slaght LLP 416-275-3632 litigate.com
M. Gordon Hearn Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-203-9503 grllp.com
Anna Husa Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6687 grllp.com
Monique Jilesen
Lenczner Slaght LLP 416-865-2926 litigate.com
Marc Kestenberg
Kestenberg Litigation LLP 416-549-8077 kestenberglitigation.com
Michael Kestenberg Kestenberg Litigation LLP 416-549-8077 kestenberglitigation.com
Kathryn Manning
DMG Advocates LLP 416-238-7461 dmgadvocates.com
David Milosevic Milosevic & Associates 416-916-1387 mlflitigation.com
Daniel Z. Naymark Naymark Law 416-640-6078 naymarklaw.com
Andrea Sanche Ricketts Harris LLP 416-642-4301 rickettsharris.com
Shahzad Siddiqui Landy Marr Kats LLP 416-221-9343 thetorontolawyers.ca
Gavin J. Tighe Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6664 grllp.com
Daniel Walker Bobila Walker Law 416-487-1859 bobilawalkerlaw.com
y construction Faren Bogach Construct Legal
647-847-8209 constructlegal.ca
Andrew J. Heal
Heal & Co. 416-583-5901 healandco.com
Leona Kung Koskie Minsky LLP 416-595-2268 kmlaw.ca
Bruce Reynolds Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP 416-585-8601 singleton.com
y corporate counsel
Tom Caldwell Zemel Van Kampen LLP 416-725-4581 canadatechlaw.com
Noah Singer Westgate Law 647-968-4713 westgatelaw.ca
John D. Wright Owens Wright LLP 416-848-4720 owenswright.com
Lai-King Hum is the Principal Lawyer at Hum Law Firm. Called as a lawyer in Ontario and Quebec, she and her team have expertise in employment law, management side labour, and all aspects of workplace investigations.
The team at Hum Law Firm often encounters individuals with a common misconception and fear that after losing your job, you will lose the employer’s termination offer unless you sign back immediately. However, being guided by that fear into accepting the initial severance offer can mean leaving potentially life-changing settlements on the table. We want you to understand your rights and if you should negotiate your exit package. If managed correctly, losing a job can actually be a pivotal, windfall opportunity. For long-term employees, large termination packages are common. We’ve seen situations where a two-month offer has turned into a year’s salary or more after negotiation. People can end up with a fraction of what they are entitled to if they don’t act on legal advice, or are afraid to do so. Imagine walking away from $100,000 and what that could be worth when invested for decades. We have an advantage. We act for employers as well. We know what tactics are being used. And we understand you, and your rights – we will ght for your fair and proper termination payout. Before you leave any money on the table, consult a lawyer and know your rights.
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100 King St. W. Suite 5700 Toronto ON M5X 1C7 416-214-2329 • thehumlawrm.ca
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Nicola Savin, Yunjae Kim, and Bailey Duller, for being recognized as Top Lawyers in the area of Family Law, and Craig Colraine for being recognized in the area of Commercial Litigation.
BSLSC provides every client with personal attention and exceptional service; building trust and long term relationships with their clients on each and every case they take on.
Nicola, Yunjae and Bailey provide a full complement of family law services to help their clients protect what matters most. Craig provides comprehensive commercial litigation services, supporting clients through all aspects of business law. Yunjae is also a distinguished member of the Korean legal community and is able to offer service in English and Korean.
If you are seeking strategic and responsive counsel and wish to set up a consultation,
Nicola can be contacted at savin@bslsc.com or 416 642 8064
Bailey can be contacted at duller@bslsc.com or 416-642-8815
Yunjae can be contacted at kim@bslsc.com or 416-642-8852
Craig can be contacted at colraine@bslsc.com or 416-961-0042
y corporate finance mergers + aquisitions
Adam Freedman
Keslassy Freedman Gelfand LLP
416-645-5382 kfglaw.ca
Stan Freedman
Aird & Berlis LLP
416-865-7762 airdberlis.com
Arlene O'Neill Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6640 grllp.com
Jason Rosen
Rosen & Associates Tax Law Pc
416-593-4357 rosentaxlaw.com
y criminal defence
Frank Addario
Addario Law Group LLP
416-649-5055 addario.ca
Leo Adler
Leo Adler Law 833-523-5759 leoadlerlaw.com
Daniel Brown
Daniel Brown Law LLP
416-304-0083 danielbrownlaw.ca
Michael Bury Neuberger & Partners LLP 416-363-3977 nrlawyers.com
I. Loui Dallas
Dallas Criminal Defence 647-377-5442 irepresent.ca
Stephanie Digiuseppe
Henein Hutchison
Robitaille LLP 416-368-5000 hhllp.ca
Safiya Dossa-Sicchia
Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm 647-866-0835 crimlawcanada.ca
Hilary Dudding
Daniel Brown Law LLP 416-297-7200 danielbrownlaw.ca
Annamaria Enenajor
Ruby Shiller Enenajor
Barristers 416-964-9664 rubyshiller.com
Jeffrey Fisher Mor Fisher LLP 416-294-7637 morfisher.ca
Sherif Foda Foda Law 416-642-1438 fodalaw.com
Daniel Freudman Freudman Law Professional Corporation 647-771-2416 freudmanlaw.com
Brian H. Greenspan Greenspan Humphrey Weinstein LLP 416-868-1755 15bedford.com
Jessyca Greenwood Greenwood Law 416-686-4612 greenwooddefence.com
Gary Grill
Grill Barristers PC
416-657-3332 grillbarristers.com
Ryan Handlarski RH Criminal Defence 416-837-4500 rhcriminaldefence.com
Brian Heller Heller Hunter Azevedo 416-863-9311 hellerhunter.com
Marie Henein Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP 416-368-5000 hhllp.ca
Christopher D. Hicks Hicks Adams 416-975-1700 hicksadams.ca
Yuvika Johri Neuberger & Partners LLP 416-551-0504 nrlawyers.com
Nicole Kiselyov Kisel Law 289-835-3465 kisellaw.com
Peter Kott Legal Aid Ontario 647-834-2351 legalaid.on.ca
Colleen McKeown
Daniel Brown Law LLP 416-297-7200 danielbrownlaw.ca
Daniel Michael Law Offices Of Daniel Michael 416-901-2412 mycriminaldefence.ca
Joseph A. Neuberger Neuberger & Partners LLP 416-364-3111 nrlawyers.com
Adam P. Newman Rorra LLP 416-598-1811 criminaltriallawyers.ca
Danielle Robitaille Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP 416-368-5000 hhllp.ca
Erin Chaiton-Murray is a founding partner at Murray Lawson LLP, a boutique family law firm that provides client-centered and efficient resolutions to complex family law issues.
Murray Lawson LLP represents clients in all areas of divorce and family law including parenting issues, child and spousal support, division of property, and drafting and negotiating domestic contracts.
Our team resolves family law disputes in various forms and have significant experience with multifaceted matters that intersect with other areas of law. In addition to representing clients, Erin is a skilled mediator resolving both financial and parenting issues.
Jonathan Rosenthal
Osgoode Hall Law School
416-736-5712 osgoode.yorku.ca
Marianna Salih
Edward H Royle & Partners LLP
416-859-7112 roylelaw.ca
Samara Secter
Addario Law Group LLP 416-649-5063 addario.ca
Justin W. Yuen
Justin W. Yuen Barrister & Solicitor
416-772-6406 justinwyuen.com
Craig Zeeh
Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 647-970-2184 lzzdefence.ca
Jessica Zita Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 416-526-8826 lzzdefence.ca
y elder law
Kristine Anderson Fern Law 416-748-4266 fernlaw.ca
James Dunphy Wagner Sidlofsky LLP 416-681-3496 wagnersidlofsky.com
Jan Goddard Goddard Gamage LLP 416-928-6685 ggslawyers.com
Jane E. Meadus Advocacy Centre For The Elderly 416-598-2656 acelaw.ca
Melissa Miller Howie Sacks And Henry LLP 416-847-1063 hshlawyers.com
Matthew Rendely Loopstra Nixon LLP 289-805-0886 loopstranixon.com
Kimberly A. Whaley WEL Partners
416-355-3250 welpartners.com
y entertainment law
Emmanuel Evdemon Emmanuel Evdemon Entertainment Counsel 416-676-9912 mediaslaw.com
Tara Parker Goodmans LLP 416-597-4181 goodmans.ca
David Steinberg Dentons Canada LLP 416-863-4653 dentons.com
y estates, trusts + wills
Tammy Anklewicz Fogler, Rubinoff LLP 416-365-3710 foglers.com
Jordan M Atin Hull & Hull LLP 416-369-1140 hullandhull.com
Howard S. Black Miller Thomson LLP
416-595-7904 millerthomson.com
Jessica Feldman Chittley Bales Beall LLP 416-203-4016 balesbeall.com
Matthias Duensing Duensing Law 416-601-4769 duensinglaw.com
Ed Esposto Aird & Berlis LLP 416-865-7786 airdberlis.com
Rebecca Fisch RSF Law 416-913-0316 rsflaw.ca
Lindsay Ann Histrop Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6683 grllp.com
M. Elena Hoffstein Miller Thomson LLP 416-595-2965 millerthomson.com
Ian M. Hull
Hull & Hull LLP 416-369-7826 hullandhull.com
Meghan O'Neil Mills & Mills LLP 416-682-7058 millsandmills.ca
Daniel Panza Owens Wright LLP 416-848-4704 owenswright.com
Daniel M. Paperny Loopstra Nixon LLP 289-805-0890 loopstranixon.com
Suzana PopovicMontag Hull & Hull LLP 416-369-1416 hullandhull.com
Mitchell J. Rattner Schnurr Kirsh Oelbaum Tator LLP 416-860-1711 estatelitigation.net
Steve Benmor, B.Sc., LL.B., LL.M. (Family Law), C.S., Cert.F.Med., C.Arb., FDRP PC, is the founder and principal lawyer of Benmor Family Law Group, a boutique matrimonial law rm in downtown Toronto. He is a Certied Specialist in Family Law and was admitted as a Fellow to the prestigious International Academy of Family Lawyers. Steve is regularly retained as a Divorce Mediator/Arbitrator and Parenting Coordinator.
What can clients expect when they retain you/your rm?
As a Divorce Mediator/Arbitrator, Steve uses his 30 years of in-depth knowledge of family law, courtroom experience, and expert problem-solving skills in Divorce Mediation/Arbitration to help spouses reach fair, fast, and cooperative divorce settlements without the nancial losses, emotional costs, and lengthy delays from divorce court.
Steve is dedicated to facilitating amicable, cooperative and swift divorce settlements. He is committed to helping families heal and move forward. By working with Steve, clients can expect real results – fair resolutions that empower them to embrace a more secure and positive future.
Lawyers refer their clients to Steve for Divorce Mediation/Arbitration because they trust that he can settle their toughest cases.
77 Bloor Street West Suite 600
416-489-8890
benmor.com • steve@benmor.com
Mary Anne Shaw
Mary Anne Shaw, Barrister and Solicitor
416-968-0096
Tamar Silverbrook Fasken Martineau Dumoulin LLP 416-868-3465 fasken.com
Jordana Talsky
C'est La Vie Estate Law
416-899-1992 cestlavielaw.ca
Genevieve Giroday
Warren Giroday Law
416-259-6010 girodaylaw.ca
Zara Wong
Casey & Moss LLP 647-497-6395 caseyandmoss.com
y family law
William Abbott
MacDonald & Partners LLP
416-507-2631 mpllp.com
Valois Ambrosino
Ambrosino Law Group 416-929-0233 ambrosinolaw.com
Karon C. Bales
Bales Beall LLP 416-203-4540 balesbeall.com
Steve Benmor
Benmor Family Law Group LLP
416-489-8890 benmor.com
Sarah Margaret Boulby Boulby Weinberg LLP 647-494-0113 boulbyweinberg.com
Dawn Bourque Bourque Family Law 647-931-5044 bourquefamilylaw.com
Jessica Brant Benmor Family Law Group LLP 416-489-8890 benmor.com
Jessica Braude JJ Integrative Family Law
416-515-8608 jjfamilylaw.ca
Hayley Cairns
Niman Mamo LLP 416-324-5529 nimanmamo.com
Alexandra Carr
Lenkinski, Hooper & Carr Family Law
416-924-6903 lhcfamilylaw.com
“Canada is the homeland of quality, justice and tolerance.”
— Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell
Erin Chaiton-Murray
Murray Lawson LLP 416-596-1708 murraylawsonllp.com
Carina Chan Burrison Hudani Doris LLP 416-956-5636 bhdllp.com
Andrew Chris Normandin Chris LLP 416-840-4788 normandinchris.com
Richard Diamond Bales Beall LLP 416-203-8591 balesbeall.com
Bailey Duller Birenbaum Steinberg Landau Savin & Colraine LLP 416-642-8815 bslsc.com
Kelly Eckert Rosen Sack LLP 416-549-1465 rosensack.com
Kenneth A. Fishman Boulby Weinberg LLP 647-494-0113 boulbyweinberg.com
Herschel Fogelman Fogelman Law
416-644-7975 fogelmanlaw.ca
Aaron Franks Epstein Cole LLP 416-862-6225 epsteincole.com
Daryl Gelgoot
Gelgoot & Partners LLP 416-324 5507 gelgootlaw.ca
Lisa Gelman Gelman & Associates 416-736-0200 lisagelman.com
Deborah Graham 416-597-9796 deborahgraham.ca
Rebecca Grosz
Miller Thomson LLP 905-532-6608 millerthomson.com
Ben Hahn Coach House Law 437-222-2054 coachhouselaw.com
Our passion for client success fuels exceptional results.
Trust us for personalized legal solutions in corporate law, real estate, family law, wills & estates, and litigation.
From real estate transactions to estate planning, we provide clear, client-focused guidance at every step.
Call us today at 416-276-5337 or visit coachhouselaw.com for a consultation.
David, the Managing Lawyer at Coach House Law, offers over 15 years of experience in providing high-quality legal services to clients and businesses of all sizes. Specializing in real estate and business law, he is committed to delivering timely and practical legal advice.
Joseph Young, founder of Joseph R. Young Professional Corporation, is proud to be recognized among Toronto’s Top Lawyers for his dedication to immigration law!
Joseph Young is Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Immigration Law. Our goal is to provide “Strategically creative solutions for all your immigration needs.” Contact our team today at info@globalmigration.com or call 416-969-8887 to schedule a consultation. For more information, visit our website www.globalmigration.com.
ON BEING SELECTED AS ONE OF POST CITY MAGAZINE’S T OP LA T AWWYERS IN THE GTA A PERSONALIZED SERVICE FOR YOU R CONSTRUCTION-RELATED DISPUT E ANDCOMMERCIALLITIGATIONNEE
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Robert Halpern
Halpern Law Group
416-792-3399 halpernlawgroup.ca
Heather L. Hansen
McCarthy Hansen & Company
416-855-1935 mccarthyco.ca
Reesa Heft
Heftlaw 905-237-0077 heftlaw.ca
Allison Hines
Hines Legal Professional Corporation
647-256-3611 hineslegal.ca
Farrah Hudani
Burrison Hudani Doris LLP
416-956-5623 bhdllp.com
Joanna Hunt-Jones Normandin Chris LLP 416-840-4788 normandinchris.com
Gary S. Joseph MacDonald & Partners LLP
416-971-4802 mpllp.com
Yunjae Kim
Birenbaum Steinberg Landau Savin & Colraine LLP 416-642-8852 bslsc.com
Lindsay Konkol Moldaver Rosenberg LLP 416-865-5313 molrose.ca
Jen-Yii Liew
Maleki Liew Barristers 647-660-0559 malekiliew.com
Meysa Maleki Maleki Liew Barristers 647-660-0559 malekibarristers.com
Christopher Mamo Niman Mamo LLP 416-254-5525 nimanmamo.com
Valarie Matthews McCarthy Hansen & Company
647-691-7659 mccarthyco.ca
Kristy Maurina
MacDonald & Partners LLP 416-507-2641 mpllp.com
Ryan P. McNeil
Lerners LLP 416-601-2373 lerners.ca
Meghann Melito
MacDonald & Partners LLP
416-507-2630 mpllp.com
Jaret Moldaver
Moldaver Rosenberg LLP 416-865-5346 molrose.ca
Chelsea Murphy
Hines Legal Professional Corporation
647-256-3611 hineslegal.ca
Harold Niman
Niman Mamo LLP 416-324-5522 nimanmamo.com
Richard Niman Niman Mamo LLP
416-324-5505 nimanmamo.com
Kristen Leigh Normandin Normandin Chris LLP 416-840-4788 normandinchris.com
Joanna Radbord McCarthy Hansen & Company
416-238-7916 mccarthyco.ca
Jonathan Robinson McCarthy Hansen & Company 416-238-7758 mccarthyco.ca
Avra Rosen Rosen Sack LLP 416-549-1461 rosensack.com
Jesse Nathan Rosenberg Moldaver Rosenberg LLP 416-865-5312 molrose.ca
Nicola Savin Birenbaum Steinberg Landau
Savin & Colraine LLP
416-642-8064 bslsc.com
Audrey A. Shecter Beard Winter LLP 416-306-1741 beardwinter.com
Michael Stangarone MacDonald & Partners LLP 416-507-2645 mpllp.com
Leanne Patricia Townsend Benmor Family Law Group LLP 416-489-8890 benmor.com
A. Julia Tremain
Phillips Barristers 647-261-4486
Phillipsbarristers.ca
Roslyn M. Tsao
Epstein Cole LLP 416-862-6270 epsteincole.com
RH CRIMINAL DEFENCE
Ryan Handlarski is a criminal defence lawyer practicing in Ontario since 2009. Ryan graduated from the University of Ottawa Law School cum laude, clerked for the Ontario Court of Justice and worked for Greenspan Partners before starting his own rm in 2011. Ryan has successfully defended hundreds of individuals charged with a range offences from impaired driving and domestic assault, to drug trafcking, rearms offences and rst-degree murder. Ryan has also been published in the UBC Law Review.
Why do you choose to practice criminal defence?
I practice criminal defence because I believe in the principles of the presumption of innocence and proof beyond a reasonable doubt. I love the role of being the one in the courtroom who knows the accused and can tell his or her story, and love the thrill of a criminal trial. Many people would hate going to jail and interviewing a client charged with a serious crime, but I have always loved it and found it interesting. I very often nd myself getting along really well with my clients and being excited to cross-examine witnesses and challenge the case on their behalf. There have to be people like me to make the system work. Criminal defence is a calling for me and the only thing I could ever do.
130 Spadina Avenue, Suite 606, Toronto, ON 416-837-4500
rhdefence rhdefence rhcriminaldefence.com
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Amy Voss
Ambrosino Law Group
416-929-0233 ambrosinolaw.com
Nadine Waldman
Ballantyne Family Law 416-479-4119 ballantynefamilylaw.ca
Oren Weinberg
Boulby Weinberg LLP
647-494-0113 boulbyweinberg.com
Geoffrey Wells
MacDonald & Partners LLP 416-507-2637 mpllp.com
Cheryl Suann Williams Williams Family Lawyers 647-797-5641 williamsfamilylawyers.com
Sarah Young Beaton Burke Young LLP 416-814-6265 bbylaw.ca
Stephanie Vivien
Yee-Ching Yuen Moldaver Rosenberg LLP
416-865-5305 molrose.ca
y health care law
Mary Jane Dykeman INQ Law
647-549-5356 inq.law
Karima Kanani
Miller Thomson LLP 416-595-7908 millerthomson.com
Lad Kucis Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-864-3114 grllp.com
John McIntyre McIntyre-Szabo 647-522-5520 mcintyre-szabo.com
Lonny J. Rosen Rosen Sunshine LLP 416-572-4901 rosensunshine.com
Lori Stoltz Morris + Stoltz LLP 416-862-1078 msllp.ca
Elyse Sunshine
Rosen Sunshine LLP
416-572-4902 rosensunshine.com
y human rights law
Cheryl Milne
The David Asper Centre For Constitutional Rights 416-978-0092 aspercentre.ca
y immigration law
Lainie Michelle Appleby Guberman Appleby Immigration Lawyers 416-304-9550 gaimmigrationlawyers.com
Jacqueline Bart Bartlaw LLP 416-601-1346 bartlaw.ca
Barbara Jo Caruso Corporate Immigration Law Firm 416-368-6222 cilf.ca
Alexandra Cole
Green And Spiegel LLP 416-365-5980 gands.com
David L.P. Garson
Garson Immigration Law 416-915-3377 garsonil.com
Evan J. Green Green And Spiegel LLP 416-862-7880 gands.com
Jonathan Green Green And Spiegel LLP 647-689-7009 gands.com
Shoshana T. Green Green And Spiegel LLP 416-365-5973 gands.com
Spencer Green Green And Spiegel LLP 647-689-7018 gands.com
Stephen W. Green Green And Spiegel LLP 416-862-7880 gands.com
Cristina Guida Green and Spiegel LLP 416-866-2187 gands.com
Romina Hallan Jain Immigration Law 905-965-1730 jainimmigrationlaw.com
Ravi Jain Jain Immigration Law 416-840-4172 jainimmigrationlaw.com
Jasleen Kaur Abide Law Professional Corporation 905-370-0094 abidelaw.ca
Rebeka Lauks Legal Aid Ontario 647-805-3550 legalaid.on.ca
Aminder Kaur Mangat AKM Law 416-262-0042 akmlaw.ca
Mohammad Mirabdolbaghi Golden Maple Law 416-323-7292 goldenmaplelaw.com
Peter Rekai Rekai LLP
416-960-8876 mobilitylaw.com
David Rosenblatt Rosenblatt Immigration Law 416-644-4000 immigrate.net
Ellie Slavens
Green And Spiegel LLP 416-863-5853 gands.com
Adrienne Smith
Smith Immigration Law 647-365-1895 smithimmigrationgroup.com
Eleanor Somerleigh Rekai LLP
416-960-8876 mobilitylaw.com
Hilete Stein
Green And Spiegel LLP 416-866-2182 gands.com
Lorne Waldman Waldman & Associates
416-482-6501 waldmanlaw.ca
Jared Will Jared Will & Associates Law Firm 416-657-1472 jwlaw.ca
Joseph R. Young
Joseph R. Young LLB 416-969-8887 globalmigration.com
y insurance law
Eric K. Grossman Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP 416-777-5222 ztgh.com
Steven Muller Share Lawyers 866-240-8730 sharelawyers.com
David Share Share Lawyers 866-240-8730 sharelawyers.com
Samantha Rachel Share Share Lawyers
866-240-8730 sharelawyers.com
Kim Stoll Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-203-9509 grllp.com
647-998-5202 ztgh.com
y intellectual property Jodi English Gowling WLG 416-862-4493 gowlingwlg.com
Ashlee Froese Froese Law 647-242-0215 froeselaw.com
“YOU HAVE TO KNOW PEOPLE AND HAVE A LITTLE BIT OF MUTUALITY AND A RELATIONSHIP BEFORE YOU CAN UNDERTAKE THIS WORK.”
— katherine Hensel
Eugene Gierczak Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-2968 grllp.com
Christopher Heer Heer Law - Intellectual Property Law & Litigation 416-546-7303 heerlaw.com
Lorne M. Lipkus Lipkus Law LLP 416-984-9992 lipkus.law
Michael P. Taylor
Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP
Diana Mansour Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6711 grllp.com
Bob Nakano Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-2965 grllp.com
Sarah O'Grady CPST Law LLP 647-478-2432 cpstip.com
Sabrina Salituro Lomic Law 647-503-5253 lomic-law.ca
William B. Vass Cognitive Intellectual Property Law cognitiveiplaw.com y international law Rui Fernandes Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-203-9505 grllp.com
Paul Lomic Lomic Law 647-464-6710 lomic-law.ca
AKM LAW
AKM Law is a Toronto based boutique immigration rm. Led by Aminder Kaur Mangat, Certied Specialist in Immigration Law (Law Society of Ontario), the rm handles the full scope of immigration and refugee matters. With precedent-setting Federal Court wins, AKM Law is recognized for legal excellence, innovation, and commitment to access to justice.
Why is it important to hire a Certied Specialist in immigration
Immigration is one of the most complex and fast-changing areas of law, where even small errors can cause major delays, refusals, or ndings of inadmissibility for misrepresentation. Hiring a Certied Specialist means choosing a lawyer formally recognized by the Law Society of Ontario for advanced expertise, ethical standards, and proven results. At AKM Law, this designation reects our rm’s commitment to excellence and strategic advocacy across the full scope of immigration and refugee matters.
As the founder of AKM Law and one of Toronto’s few Certied Specialists in Immigration Law, I combine technical expertise with a personal dedication to the people behind every case. I built this rm on the belief that immigration law should be accessible, strategic, and compassionate, values that continue to dene our practice and the trust clients place in us.
56 The Esplanade, Suite 301, Toronto, M5E 1A6
aminder@akmlaw.ca • akmlaw.ca AKMlawToronto akmlawrm akmlawtoronto
y labour + employment law
Justin W. Anisman
Anisman Law
416-833-8443
torontoemployment.law
Stacey Reginald Ball
Ball Professional Corporation 416-921-7997 wrongfuldismissal.ca
Oren Barbalat Littler Mendelson PC 647-256-4501 littler.com
Jennifer Chan JTC Litigation 416-224-4419 jtclitigation.com
Daniel Chodos
Whitten & Lublin PC 647-951-7460 toronto-employmentlawyer.com
Richard A. Fink Fink & Bornstein PC 416-537-0108 finklegal.com
Chris Foulon
Israel Foulon Wong LLP
416-640-1550 israelfoulon.com
Mitchell Frazer
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. 647-499-2828 mintz.com
Lai-King Hum Hum Law Firm 416-214-2329 thehumlawfirm.ca
Natalie C. MacDonald MacDonald & Associates 416-601-2300 macdonaldassociates.ca
Athanasios Makrinos Whitten & Lublin PC 647-951-7460 toronto-employmentlawyer.com
Joshua Mandryk Goldblatt PArtners LLP 416-979-6970 goldblattpartners.com
Carole McAfee Wallace Gardiner Roberts LLP
416-203-9551 grllp.com
Jennifer Mathers McHenry Mathers McHenry & Co 647-420-1232 mathersmchenryandco.com
Andrew Monkhouse Monkhouse Law 416-907-9249 monkhouselaw.com
Hendrik Nieuwland
Shields O'Donnell Mackillop LLP 416-304-6427 somlaw.ca
Andy Pushalik Dentons Canada LLP 416-862-3468 dentons.com
Soma Ray-Ellis Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6709 grllp.com
Stuart Rudner
Stuart Rudner Professional Corporation
416-864-8500 rudnerlaw.ca
Nancy Shapiro The Employment Law Boutique 416-361-1563 theemploymentlawboutique.ca
Morgan Sim Morgan Sim Law 416-962-1048 morgansimlaw.ca
Lisa Stam Spring Law PC 416-238-8181 springlaw.ca
Carissa N. Tanzola Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP 416-408-5523 filion.on.ca
Carita Wong Israel Foulon Wong LLP 416-640-1550 israelfoulon.com
Natasha Zervoudakis Sherrard Kuzz LLP
416-603-6250
sherrardkuzz.com
y media + defamation law
Ryder Gilliland DMG Advocates LLP 416-238-7537 dmgadvocates.com
Maanit Zemel Zemel Van Kampen LLP 647-426-2270 canadatechlaw.com
y medical MALPRACTICE defence
Sarit E. Batner
McCarthy Tetrault LLP
416-601-7756 mccarthy.ca
Tom Curry Lenczner Slaght LLP 416-697-1930 litigate.com
Frank McLaughlin
McCarthy Tetrault LLP 416-601-7531 mccarthy.ca
Throughout her career, Jessica has built an impressive record of advocacy before the Ontario courts, including precedent-setting parenting, support, and property cases. Clients rely on Jessica’s expertise for their complex disputes - especially those involving neurodiverse children with demanding psycho-social needs.
With over two decades devoted exclusively to family law, Jessica Brant is a highly sought after matrimonial lawyer at Benmor Family Law Group. Jessica is widely recognized for her moral tenacity, strategic vision, and courtroom advocacy. She brings emotional intelligence, professional experience and expertise in family dynamics to every one of her cases.
Natalie C. MacDonald has been consistently ranked amongst Canada’s most exceptional lawyers since 2009, and celebrated for her “deep knowledge, experience and understanding of employment law” coupled with “superior advocacy and enhanced negotiation skills”, as noted in 2024 and 2025 by Lexology Index, Labour Employment & Benefits Canada (formerly Who’s Who Legal). Representing both employees and employers, Natalie has achieved landmark court victories, authored influential works, and taught principles that have transformed Canadian Employment Law. Her textbook, Extraordinary Damages in Canadian Employment Law, is critically acclaimed by Bar and Bench, and after her precedent-setting triumph in Galea v. Walmart, she clenched the title "Employment Lawyer of the Year" in 2018 achieving the highest extraordinary damages. Since then, she and the Firm have received numerous awards including in 2022, top employment firm at National HR Awards, and is listed for 2026. 2
y medical MALPRACTICE
PLAINTIFF
Duncan Embury
Neinstein LLP
416-969-3700 neinstein.com
Richard Halpern
Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers
416-408-4252 gluckstein.com
Paul Harte Harte Law
289-695-2450 hartelaw.com
Kelly Hayden
Morris + Stoltz LLP
416-945-1955 msllp.ca
Pinta Maguire
Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers
416-408-4252 gluckstein.com
Kristina Maitland
Neinstein LLP
416-920-0345 neinstein.com
Jan Marin
Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers
416-408-4252 gluckstein.com
Ken Morris
Morris + Stoltz LLP 416-862-8320 mselaw.ca
Sonia Nijjar Neinstein LLP 416-969-4811 neinstein.com
Daniela M. Pacheco Neinstein LLP 416-969-3702 neinstein.com
Neil E. Sacks
Howie Sacks And Henry LLP 416-361-5811 hshlawyers.com
Nicholas Sampson Neinstein LLP 416-920-4242 neinstein.com
Lianna Woollard Neinstein LLP
416-969-4826 neinstein.com
y patents + trademarks
Elliot Gold
Smart & Biggar
416-865-3528 smartbiggar.ca
y personal injury
Jordan Assaraf
Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers
416-408-4252 gluckstein.com
Jonathan Burton
Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers
416-408-4252 gluckstein.com
Jillian Carrington
Diamond And Diamond Lawyers LLP 800-567-4878 diamondlaw.ca
Jasmine Daya
Jasmine Daya & Co 416-967-9100 jdlawyers.ca
Jeremy Diamond Diamond And Diamond Lawyers LLP 800-567-4878 diamondlaw.ca
Andrew Elias Lerners LLP 416-601-2656 lernerspersonalinjury.ca
Charles E. Gluckstein Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers 416-408-4252 gluckstein.com
Joshua Goldberg Joshua Goldberg Law 877-898-0777 jgoldberglaw.ca
Jennifer Shupak Goldhar Capp Shupak 416-944-2313 cappshupak.com
Jessica Golosky Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers 416-408-4252 gluckstein.com
Erik Joffe Neinstein LLP 416-969-3708 neinstein.com
Vadim Kats
Landy Marr Kats LLP 416-221-9343 thetorontolawyers.ca
Jason F. Katz Singer Katz LLP 416-869-0789 singerkatz.com
Stacy Koumarelas Neinstein LLP
416-920-4242 neinstein.com
Michelle Kudlats Neinstein LLP 416 969 4806 neinstein.com
David Lackman Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers 416-408-4252 gluckstein.com
Andrew K. Lee Bell Temple LLP
416-581-8208 belltemple.com
Sonia Leith Neinstein LLP 416-969-4813 neinstein.com
Rose Leto Neinstein LLP
416-920-4242 neinstein.com
David Levy
Howie Sacks And Henry LLP 416-361-0117 hshlawyers.com
Kate Mazzucco Beyond Law 416-287-0199 beyond.law
Daniel Michaelson Neinstein LLP 416 969 4812 neinstein.com
Brad Moscato
Howie Sacks And Henry LLP
416-646-7655 hshlawyers.com
Greg Neinstein Neinstein LLP 416-920-4242 neinstein.com
Jeffrey Neinstein Neinstein LLP 416-920-4242 neinstein.com
Josh Nisker Beyond Law 416-284-9963 beyond.law
Rachel Radomski Desai Maruszki Law 416-848-4570 desaimaruszki.com
M. Steve Rastin Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers 705-722-6393 gluckstein.com
Tammy Ring Lerners LLP 416-601-2647 lernerspersonalinjury.ca
Corey J. Sax
Diamond And Diamond Lawyers LLP
800-567-4878 diamondlaw.ca
“JUSTICE IS NEVER FULLY ACHIEVED. EACH DECADE, EACH YEAR, EACH MONTH, INDEED EACH DAY BRINGS
Marilyn P. Shupak Capp Shupak 416-323-3324 cappshupak.com Yoni Silberman Bogoroch & Associates
416-341-5613 bogoroch.com
Erika Tower Lerners LLP 416-775-7717 lernerspersonalinjury.ca
Adam Wagman Howie Sacks And Henry LLP 416-361-0988 hshlawyers.com
Michael Warfe Quail Warfe Kreder LLP 416-524-1651 qwklawyers.com
Michael Wolkowicz Neinstein LLP 416-920-4242 neinstein.com
John Paul Zeni Advocai LLP 416-994-4754 advocai.com
Isaac Zisckind
Diamond And Diamond Lawyers LLP 800-567-4878 diamondlaw.ca
Sandra Zisckind
Diamond And Diamond Lawyers LLP
800-567-4878 diamondlaw.ca y professional malpractice non-medical defence
Jenny Bogod Rosen Sack LLP 416-549-1469 rosensack.com
Katherine E. Kohlnhofer Bell Temple LLP 416-581-8213 belltemple.com
Josh Koziebrocki Koziebrocki Law 416-925-5445 koziebrockilaw.com
Susan Sack Rosen Sack LLP 416-549-1468 rosensack.com
y REAL ESTATE LAW
Yemi Asalu Korman & Company
416-465-4232 kormancompany.com
Congratulations to Jordan Atin for being recognized as one of Toronto's Top Lawyers for 2025
Jordan is a Certied Specialist in Estates and Trusts Law and an award-winning Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School.
He is consistently recognized among Lexpert’s top recommended estate lawyers in Canada and is featured in Best Lawyers in Canada for his excellence in estate law.
Jordan and his rm assist clients with all aspects of will and estate planning and estate administration.
Certified Specialist (Estates and Trusts Law)
E-Mail: jatin@hullandhull.com
Direct Dial (416) 369-0335
Leanne Townsend
Senior Divorce Lawyer & Strategist
77 Bloor St. W. Suite 600 416.489.8890 benmor.com leanne@benmor.com
Leanne Townsend is a Senior Divorce Lawyer and Coach with Benmor Family Law Group. Leanne has vast legal experience from her many prominent positions including her 16 years as an Assistant Crown Attorney, as the Domestic Violence Co-Lead, as a Family law partner at a prestigious Bay Street law firm, and as the founder of Townsend Family Law before joining Benmor Family Law Group.
Leanne is a highly sought after divorce lawyer, coach, speaker, educator and strategic advisor on marriage, divorce, family violence and high net worth clients. She is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them rebuild their lives with confidence and strength.
Leanne is regularly interviewed in the media and has been featured on CBC, CP24, CTV News, and many radio stations. Leanne is regularly quoted in the Lawyer’s Daily and Divorce Magazine.
John Atchison Gardiner Roberts LLP
416-865-6647 grllp.com
Michael Clark Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com
Ali Daneshvar Owens Wright LLP
416-484-8674 owenswright.com
David Epstein
Gardiner Roberts LLP
416-865-6698 grllp.com
Michael Fallone Owens Wright LLP 416-848-4714 owenswright.com
William Friedman Friedman Law Professional Corporation 416-496-3340 friedmans.ca
Bryan Friedman Friedman Law Professional Corporation
416-496-3340 friedmans.ca
Katherine Garretto Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6625 grllp.com
Jacqueline Marie Gasbarre Owens Wright LLP 416-848-4717 owenswright.com
Mark J. Gelfand Keslassy Freedman Gelfand LLP 416-645-5382 kfglaw.ca
Alina-Gabriela Grigorescu Allthemis Law 437-900-7505 allthemis.com
Katherine Grossi Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com
Jeff Halman Baldwin Sennecke Halman LLP
416-601-1036 bashllp.com
Puneet Jatana Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com
Tamara Katz Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-4012 grllp.com
Max Koenekoop
Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com
Mitchell Korman Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com
Adam S. Lebow
Owens Wright LLP 416-848-4736 owenswright.com
Randy H. Lebow Owens Wright LLP 416-848-4707 owenswright.com
Ben Leith Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP 416-860-6579 cassels.com
Jeff Levy Levy Zavet Lawyers 416-477-5941 levyzavet.com
Akshata Mandevia Aventure Law 437-928-1875 aventureimmigration.com
Lenny Mylonopoulos Dickinson Wright 416-369-4324 dickinson-wright.com
Kent Parsons Parsons Law 647-522-3030 parsonslaw.ca
Brinda Patel Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com
Surabhi Ranjan Korman & Company
416-465-4232 kormancompany.com
Adam Richardson Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com
Arthur L. Shapero Owens Wright LLP 416-848-4743 owenswright.com
Garry Shapiro
Shapiro Real Estate & Business Lawyers 416-224-0808 garryshapirolaw.com
Evan Shapiro
Shapiro Real Estate & Business Lawyers 416-224-0808 garryshapirolaw.com
Patrick Shing Mills & Mills LLP 416-682-7054 millsandmills.ca
GELMAN LAW
Gelman & Associates is an award-winning, client-focused family law rm, with ve ofces throughout the GTA. Founded in 2002, we have grown to over 20 lawyers. We treat clients with compassion and understanding, while aggressively protecting their legal rights. We offer 30 minute free consultations. We practice all areas of Family Law including Divorce, Separation, Pre-nups, and Adoptions.
How do clients describe you and your rm?
We are compassionate professionals who treat each client as an individual. We take the time to listen to our clients and work hard to protect their rights. Although we are strong and passionate, and ght when needed, we are not unreasonably aggressive. Clients feel that we “have their backs”.
How do clients benet from working with your rm?
We are team focused, which means each client receives a uniquely tailored strategy/plan for their case. We have over 20 lawyers of varied backgrounds and experiences all practising only Family Law. We often work in teams, pairing a senior lawyer and junior lawyers together to keep costs down while getting the benet of many eyes and numerous years of experience. Our lawyers across the city all collaborate to provide stellar exceptional service. And most of all, we truly care about our clients.
Tannis A. Waugh
Waugh & Co. Professional Corporation 416-533-2996 waughfirm.com
Gary Wong Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com
David Woodside Coach House Law 416-960-8876 coachhouselaw.com
Zev Zlotnick Gardiner Roberts LLP
416-865-6601 grllp.com
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Paolo A. De Luca Owens Wright LLP 416-848-4739 owenswright.com
Irina Rocheva R&D LLP 416-966-0304 rdlegal.ca
Kathleen Skerrett Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6600 grllp.com
James Szumski Gardiner Roberts LLP
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416-865-3324 grllp.com
Julia Wilkes
Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP 416-351-2790 agbllp.com
Neil Bass Aird & Berlis LLP 416-865-3071 airdberlis.com
William S. Bernstein Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6675 grllp.com
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Daniel Bleiwas Bleiwas Tax Law 416-846-4639 bleiwastaxlaw.com
Greg Farano Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6787 grllp.com
Aaron Grinhaus Grinhaus Law Firm Professional Corporation 647-497-6872 grinhauslaw.ca
Duane R. Milot Milot Law
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416-601-1002 milotlaw.ca
Bhuvana Rai Mors & Tribute Tax Law 365-645-7616 morstribute.ca
Lorne Saltman Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6689 grllp.com
Dimitri van Kampen Zemel Van Kampen LLP 647-426-2270 canadatechlaw.com
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Heather Hansen, Joanna Radbord, Valarie Matthews & Jonathan Robinson on being selected as four of Post City’s Top Toronto Lawyers.
M c Carthy Hansen & Company LLP is a Toronto-based family law, trial and appellate litigation firm.
The moustache is making a comeback in a big way, just in time for its month of honour: Movember. From chef-turnedTV star (and fashion icon) Matty Matheson to your favourite athletes, everyone is growing a stache. There’s no better time for a revival of Movember — the movement in support of men’s health and cancer research. On Nov. 8, get ready for the annual Movember Pub Olympics at the Dock Ellis, featuring darts, foosball, ping-pong and more. On Nov. 22, rock the Opera House as you cheer on the city’s firefighters in a Battle of the Bands — the event has previously raised $50,000 for the cause! And on Nov. 29, bare it all at the seventh annual Movember Polar Bear Dip on Woodbine Beach, where you’ll brave the cold of Lake Ontario in support of men’s health. It’s the return of the mo!
Hugh Dillon, actor and musician, is having a banner year on both fronts. Mayor of Kingstown, the show Dillon co-created and stars in, returns for a new season. At the same time, his band Headstones — an iconic part of Canada’s alt-rock scene dropped a new album, and they’re heading out on tour this month.
Dillon calls this moment “a super creative year.” The artist who once balanced acting auditions and rock gigs is now leading two major creative forces.“The show’s out, the tour’s coming — it’s funny that both things are coming out at the same time,” he says, a hint of bashfulness creeping up. “I’m just super proud.”
With Mayor of Kingstown, Dillon is taking stock of just how far the series and his creative journey have come. The gritty crime drama starring Jeremy Renner and which Dillon built alongside Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, is set in a fictional Michigan town where prisons dominate the economy. It has cemented itself as one of television’s most unflinching looks at power, corruption and incarceration. And for Dillon, those themes are deeply personal.
FACTS childhood friends Gilmour and
SCREEN ROLE: McDonald’s Dance Me Outside
OTHER LIFE: He worked as a lumberjack in northern Ontario for over a decade
Farmiga — after getting sober. “I met Taylor, and he’s like, ‘It’s easy, use all the stuff you used in your band,’” Dillon says. Sheridan became a mentor, coaching him through roles on Yellowstone, Durham County, Flashpoint and The Killing.
“Taylor was a great teacher and a great coach,” he says. “I was one of those students that stuck with him year after year, and we developed this rapport.” Dillon began writing his own stories, inspired by the specificity of his Canadian roots. “I wanted to explore where I’m from and things that happened to me that are super specific. Taylor got it. He had similar experiences growing up in Texas, so we just jelled. He trusts me, and I trust him.”
A Kingston boy, Dillon has first-hand experience growing up in a “prison town,” thanks to the looming Kingston Penitentiary. It’s what led him to pitch the show to Sheridan, who loved it.
That early fascination continues to guide the arc of the series. This season pushes further into “how people exist under traumatic circumstances.” He and
Sheridan wanted to explore not just violence or corruption, but the fragile humanity within systems that perpetuate them. “What makes people keep their darkest impulses in check?” Dillon says His creative partnership with Sheridan spans decades. Dillon first met him while struggling to break into Hollywood — via the advice of friend and actor Vera
In both music and TV, Dillon says that trust and collaboration (which includes, on his latest album, songs with Dallas Green and Metric’s Emily Haines) drives him.
“You find people who see something more in you than you may see in yourself,” he says. “They can help you fight through any kind of insecurity or questioning.”
Enjoy an old school escape in some of Ontario’s oldest burgs with big history
Historic adventure by the bay
Inhabited in 800 AD by the Wendat people and visited by settlers in the 1610s, Penetanguishene is said to be one of Ontario’s oldest European settlements. Located along Georgian Bay, expect old stone buildings, restored ships and an easy path to nearby nature — including Awenda Provincial Park.
Small town charm steeped in heritage
Less than two hours outside Toronto is Coldwater, a town founded in the mid-1700s and considered to be the second-oldest community in Ontario. Travel back in time at the historic Coldwater Mill and the Canadiana Heritage Museum and stroll down the charming Main Street dotted with eclectic shops.
—Sadaf Ahsan
Beacon of freedom
Established as a military base in 1796, Amherstburg played an important role in the Underground Railroad due to its location across the Detroit River. It was officially incorporated as a town in 1878. And now, this waterfront community is filled with quaint buildings and the Amherstburg Freedom Museum.
Toronto Zoo
Explore the Toronto Zoo at night and meet its nocturnal creatures at the Pyjama Party! Become a field researcher under the cover of darkness, sleep among the animals and then spend the next morning exploring the entire zoo and meeting a very special animal visitor. Don’t forget your PJs — bedtime snacks and breakfast are included!
From pyjama parties at the zoo to sleeping while sharks swim overhead, these are the GTA’s coolest overnight adventures
Ripley’s Aquarium
Have you ever wondered what sea creatures get up to after hours?
Spend the night at Ripley’s Aquarium and see for yourself. Featuring hands-on activities, late-night snacks and a sleeping bag slumber party right under the Dangerous Lagoon shark tunnel, this sleepover experience is available for families, Scouts, Guides and school groups.
Reptilia
Get to know reptiles and amphibians and learn about habitats, conservation and biodiversity just north of Toronto at Reptilia Vaughan. Their Overnight Adventure experience includes a hands-on live animal show, a tour of the zoo, lighting by flashlights, games and late-night snacks, all taking place in the 24,000-square-foot facility.
Spot celebrities and designers at T.O.’s biggest fashion events of the year
Fashion Art Toronto
The leading fashion event in the city is back this season for a F/W 2025 show, featuring four new locations across the city in addition to the iconic T3 Bayside. Narces, 3ndolith, House of Hendo are among the 40+ designers taking over the runways. Nov. 10–16
Rchive’s TOFW
Toronto’s first fashion club, Rchive, is the brainchild behind Toronto’s Own Fashion Week: an experimental three-day affair that has previously taken over a library, an airport runway and a subway station. Stay tuned for this year’s locations! Nov. 21–23
Toronto Kids Fashion Week
Dedicated to featuring kids fashion designers and the most iconic kids wear brands in Canada, this travelling fashion week (they just finished a show in Montreal) also offers young models a chance to hone their skills. Dec. 6
There's one pant-tastic way to upgrade any outfit: a little bit of denim. From blazers to baseball caps and shoulder bags, Jeanne Beker has picked out every wash, stitch, cuff and hem of your autumnal denim dreams, whether you're going Canadian tuxedo or western.
A. OVERALLS, Simons, $110, 3401 Dufferin St.
B. CROPPED TRENCH, Good Neighbour, $750, 1212 Yonge St. “What a great hybrid between a jean jacket and a trench coat. It's a great piece for layering.”
C. BLAZER, Freda's, $279, 45 Elm St. “This is beautifully cut and just very classy and dressy.”
D. MIDI SKIRT, 6 by Gee Beauty, SALE $100, 6 Roxborough St. W. “I love the faded denim look of this. It would look great with a big, bulky sweater and a pair of high boots.”
E. BOOTS, Steve Madden, $250, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr.
F. BASEBALL CAP, Province of Canada, $54, 104 Ossington Ave.
G. BOOTCUT JEANS, TNT, SALE $352, 394 Eglinton Ave. W. “I always love a bootcut: sexy on top, a little flare on the bottom. And I love the design on the legs.”
H. TRENCH COAT, Hilary MacMillan, $325, hilarymacmillan.com
J. DOG JACKET, TNT, $75, 87 Avenue Rd.
K. VEST, Dutil Denim, $198, 704 Queen St. W.
I. OVERSHIRT, Good Neighbour, $255, 1212 Yonge St. “This is a pretty classic cowboy shirt. The yoke at the top has that western cut, and the faded dark denim has that nice worn in look.”
L WIDE LEG JEANS, Kotn, SALE $138, 148 Ossington Ave. “This dark indigo always looks so dressy, and these are beautifully cut with the pleating in the front and the high waist.”
M. SHOULDER BAG, Desigual, $249, desigual.com “This hobo bag is really fun and just so irreverent. It looks like it's made of a bunch of upcycled material — so playful and pretty roomy too.”
N. JUMPSUIT, Good Neighbour, $148, 1212 Yonge St.
O. BLOUSE, Erietta Boutique, $280, 320 Danforth Ave. “This is a very unexpected, feminine blouse. I love the volume in it. Pretty irresistible styling with that bow at the neck and big cuff.”
My mom uses ChatGPT like it’s her therapist
Dear Sangita: My mom has become addicted to using ChatGPT as her own "therapist." She uses it to validate her opinions when she's telling me or my siblings to do something or to prove what she expects of us is fair. She doesn't seem to understand that these tools are just going to give her exactly what she wants. It's not a real therapist or a real person! She doesn't know how to think for herself anymore. What do I do?
Mom vs. machine
Dear Mom vs. machine: I think your mom needs to be more confident in her parenting decisions. You and your siblings are right. She can’t be using ChatGPT to confirm her theories or prove her points. She knows her kids best, not AI. Every kid is different, so for her to get validation from a robot on the right way to parent, it’s just not right. I think you and your siblings can have fun with it and take what she’s done back to ChatGPT. Ask it: “What’s the best way to approach this situation?” It’s going to do the same thing it does for your mom — act as an echo chamber, telling you what you want to hear. Show it to your mom; it may be the wake-up call she needs to realize: “What the hell am I doing?”
Dear Sangita: My friend just started a new business, but I have no interest in supporting it. She is constantly launching a new idea and then abandoning it when it doesn't do well. Through it all, she always expects her friends to basically fund her new venture for her. I can't do it anymore! How do I break it to her that I'm done being her personal bank? Human ATM
Dear ATM: It sounds like not only is your friend asking you to invest in her ventures, she’s also not paying you back. You can say to her: “I believe in you and I believe in what you’re doing, but here’s a list of all the ideas I’ve invested in, and I’ve never received anything in return — not even gratitude.” Your friend needs to realize that if you keep asking friends for money in this way, they’ll start to feel like they’re being used. Lay it all out on the table and have a transparent conversation about how this dynamic makes you feel while still showing her that you care about her and her success.
Email advice@postcity.com with your questions for Sangita.
Toronto-born Coco Rocha has graced the covers of countless issues of Vogue, worked with every top fashion house in the world and started her own model camp. Now she's bringing that expertise to her role as host and judge of the new Project Runway Canada — premiering Nov. 14 on Crave. Here, she shares the very glamorous details of her marriage with artist James Conran.
How they met
I first met James at a house party in New York. It was his very first night in the city, and his new roommates had brought him along. I had just come from a gala and showed up wildly overdressed in an emerald green ball gown and jewels. He later told me he was wondering who the crazy girl in the gown was. I found out he was a talented artist doing murals around the city and later asked him to paint one in my apartment. We started spending more time together, and after a few years of
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friendship, we finally decided to date, which was the most natural thing in the world for us, but weird for our friends!
The first date
Our early dates were simple and sweet — dinner and long walks that often took us across the entire width of Manhattan. Later, he got more adventurous. I remember early on he took me horseback riding outside the city, and the
next weekend, we went canoeing.
The proposal
James had the weekend free and suggested we visit a friend’s castle in France. Yes, somehow his friend from New Jersey owned a real castle in the Loire Valley! We took the train out and stayed in this magnificent place where every corner looked like a painting. I was sure he had brought me there to propose, but after a full
day of perfect, romantic moments with no ring in sight, I started to think I had imagined it. Then that night, he surprised me with a candlelit dinner in the great hall, just the two of us, and that’s where he pulled out the ring and asked me to marry him. I cried so hard, I was so happy. We decided right then and there to get married in that castle, and we did just that, four months later.
The wedding and honeymoon
We were married on June 9, 2010, in France, with about 70 of our closest friends and family there to celebrate. Everyone stayed either in the castle or in the nearby village, and it turned into a wonderful multi-day wedding filled with laughter, good food, wine and time to truly enjoy each other’s company in the idyllic setting. For our honeymoon, we went to Corsica, which was actually my friend and designer Jean Paul Gaultier’s suggestion, and it couldn’t have been more perfect.
As we go through certain stages of life like having babies, and getting older, it is common (not normal) for both women and men to notice our bladders seem to lack the control we used to have. Here are a few common mistakes when dealing with this lack of control, and some great news on how easy it now is to fix it.
1) The “Just-In-Case” Pee
So many of us do the “just-in-case” pee before we leave our homes…even though our bladder isn’t actually full. This training began as kids when our parents would say “I want you to go just in case”. It can become such a problem for some, that they can’t walk by a washroom without feeling triggered to go. Here’s the truth, repeatedly going to the washroom just-incase trains your brain to signal your bladder when it isn’t full. The key is to stop and ask yourself in the moment: “Is this I should go, I could go or I must go?”
2) Limiting Your Fluids So You Don’t Have To Pee
This is a classic move by many who struggle with urgency and bladder leaks. They avoid fluids assuming it will help minimize urgency. The truth is when you limit fluids, your urine becomes more concentrated and acidic. That acid irritates the lining of your bladder, which causes the bladder to spasm, and send a signal to your brain that you need to go. It seems counterintuitive but keeping yourself well hydrated can actually minimize urgency.
3) Ignoring Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
I’m speaking to women and men here. The fitness of your pelvic floor muscles play a crucial role in challenges with your bladder. Waking up at night to pee, bladder leaks throughout the day (think sneezing and exercising), overpowering urgency, high frequency of bathroom visits, difficulty with sexual functioning, and pelvic organ prolapse (for women). All of these issues have significant impacts on our quality of life, and you absolutely don’t have to live with them. Keeping these muscles strong has never been more important.
At UROSPOT, life changing innovation puts an end to these issues. You simply sit fully clothed on what looks like a futuristic chair. The medical device (approved by Health Canada) uses energy to grow muscle.
The kids
We have three children: Ioni James Conran, 10; Iver Eames Conran, 7; and Iley Ryn Conran, who turns five in November. They’re the light of our lives and truly the best parts of both of us.
The secret to success
Mutual respect, shared values and creative partnership are at the heart of our relationship. We give each other space to be full individuals while continuing to grow together. We support each other’s ambitions but stay grounded in what matters most — family, faith and trust. We choose communication over ego and believe deeply in the power of compromise.
The future together
I see us older, still in love, with grey hair, travelling, collaborating on projects and watching our children find their own paths. I imagine a home full of art and laughter. I see a partnership rooted in love, faith and art.
Electromagnetic energy from the chair actually strengthens your pelvic floor by doing over 11,000 kegels (muscle contractions) in just 28 minutes. 95% of clients report a significant quality of life improvement, and nearly 80% eliminate or reduce the use of pads. With no pain or downtime, treatment at UROSPOT (stands for Urology Spot) is the most dignified treatment for a frustrating problem. Did I mention you remain fully clothed and it’s a touch free, private experience?
If you want to sleep through the night, enjoy intimacy again, end bladder leaks, and be back in control of your bladder, a complimentary consultation at UROSPOT is time well spent. In just 30 minutes they provide all kinds of education and let you try the technology…because feeling is believing. You deserve to live life with confidence. UROSPOT is here to help.
Every bite is a masterpiece SECTION
In Toronto, dining is no longer just about the food — it’s a feast for the senses. At Sofia in Yorkville, Charles Khabouth pairs inventive Italian fare with a rotating gallery of street and contemporary art, featuring Banksy’s sharp stencils, Basquiat’s electric scribbles, Warhol’s iconic imagery and Shepard Fairey’s striking graphics. Guests linger mid-bite, phones poised, eyes devouring every brushstroke. Just next door, Taglialatella Galleries offers more visual indulgence, letting diners wander through a curated explosion of colour and creativity. Minami transforms sushi night into performance art — Hideki Kimora’s hand-painted glass mural, a swirling collision of koi, frogs and rock ’n’ roll. Even spots like Cactus Club Café in Sherway Gardens and Barberian’s elevate the dining experience, blending fine cuisine with curated art displays, from Murakami’s vibrant canvases to the sweeping landscapes of the Group of Seven. Here, every meal is a moment designed to be savoured by both palate and eye.
On Mount Pleasant Road, there’s a neighbourhood shop that feels like a little piece of small town magic right in the middle of the city — and it’s powered by three generations. Launched in 1984 by motherdaughter duo Megan and Dianne Monkman, Jacaranda Tree is a gift shop where customers come to find “some happy.” Now, Sara La Fond is taking over for her mother and Nana with her brother, Jeff Russell, bringing in a third generation to a business that has maintained the same warmth and care it’s had since the start, four decades ago.
made felt so exciting,” Sara says. “Now, when a customer visits with their child, I love inviting the kids behind the counter to help ring through their parent’s purchase.”
It’s moments like these that make Jacaranda Tree feel like it’s straight out of a Hallmark movie. The shop features its original creaky floorboards, and it’s teeming with unique gifts and homewares across two floors, lovingly arranged into artful displays that rotate weekly. They even offer a vintage collection, meticulously curated by the team. Around the holidays, the shop transforms into a vibrant red, green and gold display that feels like its own walkthrough Christmas experience.
“When I was really young, I remember playing on the cash register and ringing in pretend sales — the click of the buttons and the sound it
In the days of impersonal online orders, Sara says they still call all customers directly when their orders are ready, and greet many of them by name when they walk through the door. Sara and the team (some of whom have been working there for over 30 years) know their Canada Post mailman, Mark, by name: he honks every afternoon when he pulls up at 5 p.m. sharp. One customer has come by every single Saturday for nearly a decade, always bearing a cake from a local bakery for the shop — a tradition so important to him that when he’s on vacation, he sends a driver to deliver the cake. This personal connection to their customers is due to the
fact that not only have the owners spanned generations, the customers have, too.
It’s incredibly special to witness moms and grandmothers bringing their children and grandchildren into the store — often saying, ‘This is where I used to shop with my mom or Nana.’ Moments like that remind us just how deeply Jacaranda Tree is woven into people’s lives and family traditions,” Sara says.
It’s fitting that generations play such a central role in the shop, especially since it’s named after the cherished home of Mamie Roberts, the heart of four generations: Sara’s great-grandmother, Dianne’s grandmother, and Megan’s mom.
Top Chef Canada returns for another season, and longtime resident judge Janet Zuccarini is back at the table. From building her restaurant group into a Torontoto-L.A. empire to spotting creations that make her want to lick the plate, Janet shares what keeps her fired up — onscreen and off.
What still surprises you about Top Chef contestants each season?
I’m reminded how much heart this industry has. The chefs come in hungry, fearless and willing to put everything on the line. I’ve seen extraordinary growth happen right in front of me, and that still moves me.
What are you secretly looking for in a winning dish?
I’ll always lean toward the food that makes me feel something. Technique without soul is forgettable. A dish that makes me want to lick the plate — that’s the one I’ll remember.
What would your signature dish be?
Probably something that looks deceptively simple but hits deep — like handmade pasta with beautiful olive oil, garlic and anchovy.
NAME:
Janet Zuccarini
ON SET:
Appeared as an extra in The Godfather Part III
CAFFÈ FIRSTS:
Her dad brought espresso and wood-fired pizza to Toronto in 1954
LEGENDARY LOVE:
Married to the late Robbie Robertson of the Band
something scares you, that’s often the sign you’re meant to do it.
Stella in West Hollywood has paused. What does that mean for diners?
The L.A. dining scene is still incredible, but it’s definitely shifted. After the fires, certain neighbourhoods changed. We lost part of our core audience, and people across the city started watching where they spend. Between the fires and the economic inversion we’re seeing, it just felt like the right time to take a pause. For me, that means stepping back to reassess and see if another concept might speak more directly to what’s happening in L.A. right now. I’m not done with the space. I just want the next chapter to feel truly relevant and alive.
Is there a ‘next’ for you?
What’s the boldest decision you made that paid off?
Opening Felix in Los Angeles. I knew it would either be a defining success or a very expensive lesson. It ended up putting us on the global map. It taught me that, when
Definitely. I’m interested in building not just restaurants, but legacy — mentoring the next generation, telling deeper stories through food and design and continuing to push boundaries. I’m not done evolving yet.
—Jennifer Schembri
Pint-sized pie
Burdock Brewery just dropped something for the true pizza obsessives: Pizza Beer! It’s light, crisp and made specifically for “crushing the za,” as they put it. It’s designed to go down perfectly with one (or seven) slices. Because honestly, nothing pairs better with pizza than beer … except maybe beer made for pizza. 1184 Bloor St. W.
Dough goes wild
Pizza’s latest twist isn’t from Naples — it’s from Dubai. The “croizza,” a croissant-based pizza that went viral after Papa Johns launched its version in the UAE this summer, has landed in Toronto. Little Pebbles makes its croissant crusts in-house from scratch and serves them in a rotating lineup of flavours like margherita, lox and chicken pesto. 540 College St.
Za on wheels
If your perfect day involves gooey mozzarella and crispy-chewy crust, the Toronto Pizza Tour is for you. Hop on a decked-out party bus and sample up to nine pizzas in one afternoon, no tab required. Created by Joseph Debenedictis and chef Clay Smith, the tour rolls like a movable feast, including at least one surprise stop. Tickets on Eventbrite.
Born by accident in L.A., the French dip sparked a century-long feud over who dunked it first.
Now, as Toronto’s obsession with nostalgic sandwiches takes hold, chefs Nuit Regular and Anthony Rose bring the battle north, to finally decide who’s got the best dip in town.
SIR LOIN: The chefs loved the sweetness of the onions that complemented the beef, though Anthony said the flavour of the meat itself was subtle. The bread impressed — soft and fresh and perfectly balanced. “I could eat this for lunch right now,” Nuit said. Manita, 1164 Yonge St., French Beef Dip, $32
DIP TRIP: The classic au jus presentation scored points for simplicity, though both chefs felt the seasoning left something to be desired. The brisket was solid but a touch dry, leaving the bread to soak up most of the flavour. Dave’s Genuine Deli, 1763 Avenue Rd., Roast Beef Dip Au Jus, $22
Chef Anthony Rose runs Fat Pasha; Nuit Regular leads Pai and the new Tha Phae Tavern.
BEEF BRIEF: The star of the day: Generous prime rib, perfectly cooked and a bun that handled the jus beautifully. “Nice toasted flavour, good beef, solid sandwich,” said Anthony. Nuit added that the fat content gave the meat a juicy lift. Hy’s Steakhouse 365 Bay St., Beef Dip Au Jus, $31.95
PRIME TIME:
Anthony noted a “nice fresh, dry taste,” though he found the bread a little too chewy. Nuit said the meat was small, and even dunked in jus, the sandwich leaned a little too bread-heavy. Miller Tavern, 3885 Yonge St., North York, Prime Rib Dip, $38
RARE AFFAIR: A more red, medium-rare preparation caught the chefs’ attention visually. They noted the slow-cooked beef was tender, though the jus was on the lighter side. Anthony liked the simple seasoning, and Nuit appreciated the classic execution. Chop Steakhouse, 181 University Ave., Prime Beef Dip, $28
JUS CHILL: The bread was the softest of the bunch — easy to bite, with just enough give to soak up the jus without falling apart. Nuit appreciated that the jus wasn’t too salty, and Anthony called it “well-balanced, not messy.” Elephant & Castle, 212 King St. W., French Dip, $19
As the world heads to the Algarve, we’re getting the best bites at home
By Erica Commisso and Jennifer Schembri
Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve … your feed was full of it. But while the crowds are thinning in Portugal, here in Toronto, things are just heating up. Over the past year, Portuguese restaurants, bakeries and snack bars have opened across the city — and they’re not just for people craving custard tarts (though yes, there are very good custard tarts). So why now?
Some of it is timing. Portugal’s been one of Europe’s fastest-rising travel destinations.
But this local boom is also about identity: second-gen chefs and entrepreneurs returning to their roots and reshaping the traditions they grew up with for a new audience. Whether or not you made the trip this summer, the Portuguese vibe has officially landed — and it’s not going anywhere.
Long-awaited restaurant Taberna LX, from the team behind Paris Paris brings Lisbon to Dundas West, complete with hand-painted Portuguese tiles, Azorean volcanic wines and a rooftop mural of the Douro River. Even Nelly Furtado, a close friend of co-owner Kelly
Amaral, gave it her early stamp of approval.
Fifteen years in the making, the two-storey space is deeply personal for Amaral — located in the same neighbourhood where her parents opened the city’s first Portuguese grocery store in the 1960s. It’s a full-circle moment, shaped by Amaral’s own connection to both Toronto and modern-day Portugal.
“It’s really about creating a space that is not just about esthetics, and it’s not just about food — it’s all those things encompassing,” she says.
Chef Jonathan Poon’s menu goes well beyond clichés, with dishes reflecting Portugal’s global reach — from African and Indian influences to a salt cod fritter inspired by Hong Kong dim sum.
“There’s no restaurant serving this type of food in Toronto,” says Poon. 1161 Dundas St. W.
When Café Belém opened in early 2025, it quickly became a destination for anyone craving pastéis de nata done right — or looking for a hit of modern Portugal over espresso and portglazed croissants. Now, the
father-son team behind the bakery is expanding, with a second, much larger outpost opening in late October in the St. Clair West village.
“Since the place is very big, we have allocated a space to do a pop-up of a project that me and my chefs from Mercado have been very fond of,” says Carlos Oliveira. That project? Alma Lusa, which he calls “the first Portuguese snack bar in Toronto.”
Unlike Mercado, which leans more formal, Alma Lusa and Café Belém are keeping things casual — think grab-and-go bifanas, piri piri chicken sandwiches and cold beer in hand. “The vibes are hip and light, representing a new Portugal that is fun and diverse but respecting the old and the traditions,” says Oliveira. “We want people to walk in and feel that they have entered a travel loop, being transported into Europe from Portugal.” 352 Oakwood Ave.
Tradition on tap
Chef and owner Sergio Abrunho sees Taberna Nacional as more than a restaurant: it’s a celebration of Portuguese food and culture in Toronto.
“Portuguese food isn’t just something you eat, it’s something you live. It’s about gathering around the table with family, sharing stories and keeping traditions alive through recipes passed down for generations,” Abrunho says.
The restaurant’s Mediterranean menu features dishes rooted in Portugal’s rich culinary history, like piri piri tiger shrimp, Cornish hen 'Guia style' and francesinha — a hearty sandwich from Porto. The flavours “are simple but rich, rooted in the land and the ocean,” Abrunho notes, highlighting how Portuguese cuisine reflects the country’s diverse history of global influences.
Located on College Street, Taberna Nacional’s brew house, built by Abrunho and his team, adds a unique twist, showcasing traditional Portuguese flavours in their craft beers.
Portugal’s growing popularity as a travel destination also fuels interest in its cuisine. “Portugal is becoming a top travel spot because it offers a little bit of everything — beautiful beaches, charming cities, rich history and amazing food,” says Abrunho. 928 College St.
Portugal’s late-night hero: juicy pork marinated in white wine, garlic, then slapped into a crusty bun. Bom Dia, 389 Danforth Ave.
Simple, smoky and super tasty — these little fish are grilled until perfectly charred and ready to eat right off the bone. Piri Piri, 1444 Dupont St.
Crunchy on the outside, creamy shrimp surprise on the inside, these fried pastries are the perfect bites. Caldense, 1209 Dundas St. W.
Summerhill has a new addition, and it’s far from your usual neighbourhood haunt. Seahorse, from veteran restaurateur Simon Bower (Mercer Street Grill, among others), combines polished hospitality with youthful energy. His partners include Richard Renaud (Speducci Mercatto, Piano Piano) and Clark, son of Rodney from the city’s legendary Rodney’s Oyster House. In the kitchen, former Quetzal second-in-command Federico Garcia is ready to take the lead, and it shows. On its first Saturday night, the restaurant was buzzing. Anchored by a striking white stone bar stretching nearly the full length of the room, the space recalls Boston’s iconic Union Oyster House. The crowd leaned younger than the usual Summerhill diners, giving it a SoHo-like energy. With Manita packed nightly, the soon-to-open Mamakas and now Seahorse, the neighbourhood is quickly becoming one of Toronto’s hottest dining areas. Whimsical touches like a “Hats & Caps” signed cubby, oversized playful menus and Bower himself greeting guests make the
vibe happy and contagious.
The menu is tight but thoughtful: appetizers, salads, mains, “ice boxes” (seafood towers served horizontally) and desserts. Starters included razorthin kampachi tuna tartare in yuzu-vinegar sauce, charred runner beans dotted with capers and a Guinness on nitro that elevates the everyday pint.
Fresh off his 11th shucking title, Eamon Clark brings that precision to Seahorse.
Mains impress: seafood pasta with handmade noodles and perfectly cooked snow crab and a bouillabaisse/seafood boil hybrid with crab, tiger shrimp, mussels, potatoes and corn. The bouillabaisse hybrid edges out for complexity and indulgence. Ice boxes ($45–$120) are excellent for sharing, and the peach cake dessert is generous and unapologetically delicious.
With seafood sourced from Oroshi Market, a Michelinready chef and Bower and Clark handling hospitality, Seahorse is already hitting high notes. More than a neighbourhood spot, Seahorse cements Summerhill’s transformation into Toronto’s next dining destination.
Seahorse is located at 1226 Yonge St. —Carl Tuttle
The baked potato has been a beloved staple for centuries, from street carts in Victorian London to the jacket potatoes that still steal the show in U.K. pubs. In North America, it found its place alongside steaks before a brief fast-food stint in the 1980s. Now, Yonge & Eglinton’s Spotato is giving the humble spud its moment, loaded up in inventive new ways and no longer just a side.
The brains behind Spotato, Anastasia and Mark Shpilsky only moved to Canada a year ago. In an Instagram post, they shared that they never imagined opening a restaurant as new immigrants. Balancing parenthood with entrepreneurship — their toddler is never far from the action — the couple literally did it all themselves: painting, building and decorating every detail of the space, documenting the journey on Instagram.
The owners built and decorated the entire space themselves, sharing the process on Instagram.
cultural inspirations, turning each baked potato into a creative, mouth-watering experience. The chili con carne comes piled high with slow-simmered beef, beans, cheddar, sour cream and cilantro. Shuk Style draws inspiration from bustling Middle Eastern markets, with pulled chicken, hummus, pickled cabbage and tahini. The veggie option is loaded with roasted vegetables, beet salad, olives and tzatziki. Even pop culture makes an appearance: the Schrute Farm, named for Dwight Schrute from The Office, nods to his beet obsession with a potato topped with pulled pork, coleslaw and crispy onions.
Every corner reflects their personal touch, from the handcrafted furniture to the thoughtfully designed decor and colourful murals. Diners are drawn not just to the food, but to the care behind the experience, from the thoughtful plating to the subtle details that make the space feel both personal and welcoming.
The menu reflects a mix of global flavours and
A new development in Willowdale is redefining what it means to live well — with space to grow, thoughtful design, and a strong sense of community at its core. Tucked into a quiet pocket of the Willowdale neighbourhood, just minutes from Yonge Street and the subway, The Winston Collection is rethinking what it means to build a family-focused community in the city.
Developed by INSOHO Developments, a Toronto-based firm known for design-forward infill projects, The Winston balances thoughtful architecture with practical, long-term livability. It offers something increasingly rare in urban developments: space to grow.
This boutique project consists of just 40 homes — a mix of detached houses, traditional townhomes, and back-to-back townhomes. Every home in the collection is a three-bedroom layout, with flex-
ible floorplans that allow for upgrades to up to five bedrooms, giving families the option to expand as their needs evolve.
Design details matter here. Each home includes a fireplace, parking for two cars, and interiors that feature wideplank hardwood flooring, oversized kitchen islands with quartz countertops, and large pantries. Ensuite bathrooms take cues from luxury spas, while large windows and open-concept layouts keep the spaces feeling bright and airy.
Rather than relying on off-the-shelf designs, INSOHO brought in RAW Design — the team behind striking mid-rise developments like Cabin on Queen West — and one of Toronto’s top interior design specialists ‘U31’, known for their highend residential work. The result is a collection of homes that feel elevated, not overdone.
ston sits in one of North York’s most sought-after areas. It’s just a 10-minute walk to North York Centre subway station, and close to everything from schools and parks to established restaurants and grocery staples.
Whether you’re grabbing lunch at Nome Izakaya, picking up groceries at H Mart, or spending a weekend afternoon in Mel Lastman Square, this stretch of North York offers the perks of urban life with the rhythm of a residential neighbourhood.
Designed to Fit In, Built to Last INSOHO specializes in infill development — building within mature residential areas rather than on undeveloped land. This approach helps create more sustainable communities, adding density without disrupting the surrounding neighbourhood.
INSOHO’s vision is clear: homes that serve the people who live in them, with
For those who like to mix and match, Spotato offers a build-yourown model: start with a buttery potato, then stack proteins like pulled pork or English bangers, sides like baba ghanouj or roasted vegetables and sauces ranging from tahini to chimichurri. And for a twist on the classic, there are potato waffles — gluten-free, crispy on the outside, soft inside and perfect for piling on your favourite toppings.
Spotato is located at 2471 Yonge St., just steps from Yonge and Eglinton, and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
—Jennifer Schembri
quality materials, smart layouts, and an emphasis on long-term value.
The Winston Collection is now selling.
Buyers and investors can explore the project at the showroom located at 5151
Yonge Street or speak with a representative at 416-733-3667
For more information on the collection, visit thewinstoncollection.ca and follow @insohodev on Instagram.
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At Alebrije, chef Adam Ryan turns up the heat with southwestern and Mexican flavours, all while celebrating seasonal Canadian ingredients. It’s the same thoughtful approach diners know from his Danforth restaurant, Azura.
Alebrije’s focus is inspired by Ryan’s own passion and nostalgia for the Tex-Mex cuisine that he grew up enjoying.
“It’s a flavour profile and a cuisine that’s always resonated with me,” he says. “It’s a project that I’ve always wanted to do.”
“We’re blending Mexican ingredients and recipes with Canadian meats, produce and fish,” Ryan says. “Alebrije is all about mixing creatures together, and this felt like the perfect way to bridge the concept with the food.”
Alebrije shakes up tradition with margheritas in flavours like peach-chipotle and sea buckthorn.
Boasting charcoal brick walls, dark-stained tables and velvet wraparound seating, Alebrije, like its elevated menu, is not your typical Tex-Mex eatery. Colour pops up through Mexican artwork and hand-painted alebrijes fantastical creatures from folklore — including winged sharks and jaguars with deer antlers, which also inspired the restaurant’s name.
Alebrije’s logo — a colourful winged raccoon — blends a quintessentially Toronto image with Mexican folklore, mirroring the menu’s mix of Canadian ingredients and Mexican flavours.
On the menu, that idea comes to life with a maple leaf from Toronto trees, deep-fried in corn batter to form the base for a salmon tartare tostada. Atlantic B.C. salmon is piled on top, then finished with morita chiles, serrano peppers, avocado and tomatillo salsa for a dish that’s as visually striking as it is unique. Ryan also honours tradition with dishes like red snapper from Veracruz, served with stewed tomatoes, capers, olives and a crisp potato lining. The menu rounds out with pork cochinita, veggieforward mains and inventive takes on birria and guacamole. With its convergence of finedining and playfulness, Ryan says the goal at Alebrije is to cater to a range of diners. Alebrije is located at 119 Harbord St.
—Megan Gallant
If there’s one thing acclaimed chef Akira Back knows, it’s the fusion of Japanese and Peruvian foods, called Nikkei cuisine. And he’s bringing his expertise to Toronto, opening Tono, a restaurant with other global outposts, inside the W Hotel.
The Michelin-starred chef has officially opened his Tono concept in Toronto this fall, perched atop the city on the iconic Yorkville hotel’s rooftop. It mimics the Tono restaurant in Qatar, serving up Akira Back’s signature style, which blends traditional flavours from Japanese and Peruvian cuisines to create bold pairings.
representation, innovation and individuality, and that spirit is at the heart of Nikkei. Tono is a celebration of cultures uniting, and there’s no better place for that than here.”
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Chef Akira Back opened the first Tono location in Doha before bringing it to Toronto.
Dishes include ceviche, tajima wagyu short ribs, whole Chilean sea bass and sushi with a Peruvian twist. There’s also a selection of tartare, tiradito, soups, skewers and a variety of risotto dishes that are suited for both meat lovers and vegetarians.
“Tono is a catalyst for creative expression, not just in the kitchen, but in how people experience culture, flavour and connection, which is exactly why it feels at home at W Toronto,” says Back. “Toronto thrives on
The beverage program features inventive cocktails and mocktails inspired by Japanese and Peruvian flavours, including the tropical Satori with vodka, sake, pandan, mango, passion fruit, cranberry and vanilla; the zesty Kyoto Groove, blending gin, yuzu sake, Domaine de Canton, matcha, ginger and lime; and the refreshing, spirit-free Rising Star with orange cordial, raspberry, lime and soda.
Tono takes cues from Back’s childhood and his mother’s abstract artwork. Bright colours, layered textures and bold contrasts shape both the design and the food. At its centre, a sculptural sushi bar grounds the space, while a floating floral installation softens the industrial ceiling with a cloud-like canopy. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the room with light, offering breathtaking skyline views. Tono is located inside the W Toronto Hotel at 90 Bloor St. E.
—Erica Commisso
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