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Welcome to the March 2026 issue of the Post. Sit back and enjoy!

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23 Howie Mandel bets big on game shows T.O.’s comedy icon returns to TV with a new spin on ‘The Price Is Right’

25 10 cool outfits guaranteed to win the Junos 33 Sampling 6 of T.O.’s best opening day dawgs Chef Anthony Rose and hot dog–eating champ Darrien Thomas taste their way through the city’s best franks

39 Toronto’s top 500 physicians Our fifth annual peer-nominated guide to the city’s best doctors

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Although it might not look like it right now, spring is almost here, and this city is about to explode in the very

RON JOHNSON is the editorial director of Post City Magazines.

best way.

There is a lot of anxiety right now. People are worried about their jobs, their finances, their retirement plans and even more existential dread regarding our neighbours to the south. Combine that with a challenging winter and we’ve all had just about enough.

Thankfully, the end is near. And springtime is when Toronto is at its best. There are so many things to do. Festivals get underway, green spaces pop with colour, we start our cherry blossom watch and everyone sheds the layers and gets outside.

It’s remarkable how quickly we embrace it. If I were a betting person, I would say that as soon as temperatures hit double digits, patios will overflow. In embracing springtime, some of those problems might not seem as daunting. We can breathe again. Get some perspective.

Not sure what to do and how to embrace it all? We want to help.

Think of us as the ultimate city guide constantly updating you on everything you need to make the most of living in Canada’s best city. Want to know where to unleash your inner Zen for free? It’s here. Want to know about all the great new restaurants opening in town? Covered. Best shows? Oh ya, and March has some great ones.

If you can’t find it here, you can find it on our website StreetsofToronto.com or our Streets of Toronto social media channels.

If there’s something on your mind in the neighbourhood, something you think we should look into and you’d love to read about please don’t hesitate drop me a line at editorial@postcity.com. We would love to hear from you.

Or we will just see you on the patio!

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STREETS OF TORONTO SECTION

FAST FACTS NAME:

Stephen Amell BORN:

May 8, 1981 in Toronto HIGH SCHOOL:

St. Andrew’s College FAMILY TIES:

Cousin to actor Robbie Amell A STAR IS BORN: Plays

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L-R: Stephen Amell, a scene from the hot new CTV show ‘The Borderline’

From Muskoka Lakes to Hollywood Boulevard Stephen Amell on returning to Toronto to star in the new show ‘The Borderline’ with Minnie Driver same people. She was great. I like the dynamic between her character, Erica, and Henry. It’s funny because I’m looking at We got a great sound bite from our friends at The Social today, her like, “You’re wrong,” and everything she’s saying is correct. where they called it a morally messy show. It’s a show where you might assume the cops are the good guys and the criminals What separates The Borderline from other crime dramas audiences might be watching right now? are the bad guys — but maybe that’s not the case.

You come for the violence and stay for the comedy. As the season continues, it gets darker and more out of control. The huWhat initially drew you to the role of Henry Rowland?

It was offered to me, and that in and of itself was intriguing. mour ramps up. That’s not something I’ve been known for with the characters I’ve played over the past 15 years And I was drawn to working with Christina or so. Approaching things with a lighter touch Jennings and the folks at Shaftesbury Films. I was a lot of fun. had worked with them before relocating full time to L.A. I was on [TV series] ReGenesis way “MOSES ZNAIMER Do you remember the moment you first back when, and we’ve always stayed in touch.

For viewers coming to The Borderline for the first time, how would you describe the series and its overall tone?

So it’s a bit of a homecoming?

TOLD ME TO FOCUS ON MY CAREER AND THAT I’M NOT GOING TO MAKE IT.”

thought acting might be something you could pursue as a career?

I break my career into two parts: 2004 through 2009, when I was primarily here, and 2010 until now. I had some success in those first five years, mostly in Toronto, but I wasn’t seeing a pattern.

I’d get some big jobs and lose out on small ones.

Then I had a moment where I realized I just What’s it been like to be working up here?

I loved being up here. We shot this in the fall of 2024. I stayed really like acting, so let’s stop worrying about the type of project in downtown Toronto, and then we went all over — Gana- or whether it’ll put you in the spotlight — just do it because noque, Cobourg, Bradford. I stayed out in Paris for a little bit. you love it. When I did that, success came quickly behind.

And I went to a bunch of Maple Leafs games. It was really nice What was your first job ever? to be back.

Working at Muskoka Lakes Golf and Country Club when I was in second grade.

It’s also cool to showcase the Thousand Islands It felt like an interesting and opportune time for me in my career to also do a Canadian project, and it was exciting to step on as an executive producer.

CITY HACKS How to unwind and find your Zen for free in T.O. Bamboo garden at U of T

Hidden indoor bamboo grove offering a quiet, reflective downtown escape.

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

Free-access cultural space featuring art, exhibitions and a calm, contemplative atmosphere.

Toronto Music Garden

Serene waterfront park designed for peaceful walks, relaxation and scenic city views Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden

Expansive Tang-style Buddhist garden near Toronto opening in mid-April.

Fu Sien Tong Buddhist Temple

Peaceful Niagara Street temple open to the public for quiet visits.

Yeah, it’s beautiful out there. I had never been, and I would And what about the worst piece of career advice you’ve received? highly recommend it.

Moses Znaimer told me to focus on a career and that I’m not going to make it.

And you’re working alongside a great —Ron Johnson Toronto actor in Tamara Podemski.

We have mutual friends and realized we know some of the

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Chaos Studios

Swing bats and hammers to destroy everything in sight, with music cranked to 11 at this College Street hot spot.

SPOTTED Feb. 1, Toronto: Gordon Ramsay was spotted at the Roasted Nut Company on Queen West. Was it really Gordon? A staggering 85% of voters in our Streets of Toronto Instagram poll didn’t think so.

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Want to get it all out? Spend a day of combat archery, nerf wars and bubble soccer.

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ROBOT HEADS

Take your rage on the road to nearby Hamilton and get all kinds of aggression out in gritty Steeltown.

The Jays have found their Jesus.

New outfielder Jesús Sánchez hits the ball so hard it might violate league bylaws — and bowling alley etiquette. The only question: does Toronto believe in Jesús… or The Jesus from ‘The Big Lebowski’.

Nothing says calm like heading to the Port Lands and channelling your inner lumberjack and hurling axes at stuff.

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Move over NBA — the world’s most electrifying dunker is from T.O. The recent NBA All-Star slam dunk contest was the worst in recent memory — the most exciting dunker for Toronto hoops fans wasn’t even there. But this month could be her time to shine. Tobey Fournier, who attended Crestwood Prep, has been turning heads south of the border with Duke University as she prepares to lead her team into the NCAA March Madness tournament this month. Duke is the hottest team in Division 1 basketball and has cracked the top 10 in the rankings thanks to a remarkable 16-game winning streak and counting. The best part? Fournier dunks. She has yet to dunk in a game, but we think March is her time, and it would be madness. Follow her and other incredible Toronto talents, such as Cassandre Prosper at Notre Dame, T’yana Todd at Ohio State, Latasha Lattimore at Ole Miss and many more.

Pictured: Tobey Fournier dunks during warm-ups; Fournier leads the 9th ranked Duke Blue Devils in rebounding and scoring, and she has a 83K Instagram followers

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Keep party politics and trial balloons out of elections

T.O. water worries only going to get worse DAVID SUZUKI with files from senior editor Ian Hanington.

Many places have been facing water problems for years, through scarcity, lack of safe drinking water and poor infrastructure — worsening as the planet heats.

In Toronto and the relatively wealthy western world, we often take clean water for granted. We just turn on a tap and out it comes, hot or cold and usually drinkable.

But many people throughout the world suffer from water scarcity, contamination and poor or non-existent infrastructure.

As we continue to heat the planet by burning coal, oil and gas and pumping ever

more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, we face snowballing threats around water quality and quantity. The increasing floods, droughts, fires, sea level rise, glacier melts and extreme heat that result from human-caused global heating all affect water availability and purity.

Much of our water is captured and filtered by forested lands. Destruction of those forests through logging or wildfires releases more climate-altering carbon into the atmosphere, as trees and root systems sequester carbon. But it also reduces water availability, and fires pollute water, especially when they reach houses and towns, burning plastics and other toxic materials.

Flooding brings more water, but it can

also contaminate it and wreak havoc on supplies and sewage systems.

Solutions to our growing water woes aren’t much different than the remedies for many other pollution- and climate-related problems. We need to pull together, implement legal reforms around water and climate, devise economic and political systems that don’t rely on destruction and put our efforts into protecting water sources and building infrastructure to ensure everyone has access to clean water.

Unfortunately, this would take longerterm vision, along with a sense of caring — something that appears to be lacking among many of our politicians and those who profit from exploitation.

Is there a Loblaws Park in Toronto’s future?

The City of Toronto is reportedly in discussions that could open the door to selling corporate naming rights for public parks.

Lobbyists from CivicBridge, a consulting firm that helps municipalities secure naming rights deals for civic assets, have contacted the Toronto Parks and Recreation Division about the possibility. An email from CivicBridge president George Fermanis to parks general manager Terry Ricketts, first highlighted

by Matt Elliott in his City Hall Watcher newsletter, suggests the idea is at an exploratory stage.

It’s a discussion happening in cities across Canada as municipal governments try to balance ongoing budget issues with the need to create and maintain public spaces. If adopted, the move would mirror similar arrangements already seen in sports stadiums and other public infrastructure.

Supporters might argue that such partnerships can generate revenue to support public services without raising taxes. CivicBridge cites Environics data indicating that 74 per cent of residents in Canadian cities support naming rights when funds are used transparently for community benefit.

Soon, Honest Ed’s Park will open near Bloor Street and Bathurst Street, which is similar, but, of course, Honest Ed’s is long gone. The Weston family is offering to donate $50 million for a new Queens Park North, and though a name change hasn’t been discussed, one might see how it could come into play with such sizable funds.

Still, many residents strongly oppose extending corporate branding to cherished public green space.

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It’s not obvious, but Toronto needs to do more to protect Lake Ontario

Running for mayor of a major city such as Toronto is an expensive proposition, especially for those not aligned with political parties or lobby groups with deep pockets. Those with ideas and vision but sitting outside the mainstream are sidelined.

We need to level the playing field. We need new funding rules and to crack down on the shenanigans of political parties influencing elections by, in theory, facilitating provincial staff and other supporters to “volunteer” on campaigns and help propel politically aligned candidates ahead of others.

We should also make sure city councillors who dare to run for mayor must resign their council seats. Permanently.

Running for mayor as a city councillor should not be a dipped-toe proposition. Otherwise, it muddies the electoral waters for voters. For instance, one city councillor, Brad Bradford, has already said he is running for mayor.

How does it aid in a democracy if a city councillor can put their job on hold to run for another job?

To do so a year ahead of the actual election means focus is not on the work, but on political ambitions.

Want to declare you are running? Resign and jump in with both feet.

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Posh Granite Club plans second campus According to a communication circulated amongst membership, the Granite Club, a fitness and social club on Bayview Avenue, has purchased a fouracre property at 25 Dyas Rd. for $24.3 million. The acquisition reportedly closed in December as the club concluded its Granite 150th anniversary year.

Located a short drive from the main Bayview Avenue facility off of Don Mills Road, the site includes an existing 75,000square-foot building that will be the foundation of the new Granite campus.

According to a joint announcement from the chair of the board Nelson Kuo-Lee and CEO John Gravett, the new campus will be dedicated to racquet and golf activities. Once planning and construction are complete, it will include dedicated pickleball, padel and indoor golf facilities, along with supporting amenities.

Relocating pickleball and golf programming to the new site and making such a large purchase without consulting the membership at large has rubbed some members the wrong way.

One member, who chose to remain anonymous, said they felt the purchase should have been put to the entire membership.

“Members will have to go

from the main club to a different campus to play pickleball,” the member said. “The expenditure feels somewhat disproportionate to the amount of people who play pickleball as the $25 million is just for land, and it could cost as much as $35 or $45 million to build it out.”

Club leadership said the decision to expand follows ongoing member feedback, detailed program usage data and gap analysis, as well as a review of how leading private clubs across North America are responding to long-term demand, including rapid growth in pickleball and padel.

The club, in the communication, cited several constraints at its current location, including zoning limits on building size, structural restrictions that prevent rooftop courts and environmental regulations protecting valley and common spaces.

The project will reportedly be financed through borrowing, consistent with the club’s longterm capital strategy, and will not require a special assessment for members. Construction and build-out costs will be shared once design work is complete and competitive procurement processes conclude.

—Ron Johnson

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Summerhill sees influx of new luxury condos and restaurants The stretch of Yonge Street dominium incorporates an histoweaving through the Rosedale ric 1930s structure that has and Summerhill neighbourhoods housed a Pierce-Arrow dealeris transforming. Over the next ship, CBC studios and, most refew years, hundreds of new res- cently, a Staples. idents are expected to move in, Rising 10 storeys with 66 reslong stretches of construction will idential units, this project was a reshape the familiar streetscape, controversial one, thanks to the and a slew of new restaurants and calls for heritage preservation, but retail options are already redefin- an agreement was reached that ing the area. includes a generous setback from For decades, this portion of the historic facade, and the conYonge Street has balanced her- tributions from park levies are itage buildings, low-rise homes funding an expansion of Ramsand boutique retail. Now, a wave den Park. of developments is introducing a new scale of urban intensity.

The southern realm of Yonge “A wave of develintensification is unfolding at 1 opments is introRoxborough St., located at the southwest corner of Yonge and ducing a new scale Roxborough Street, where a 12- of urban density.” storey boutique condominium project is underway.

Meanwhile, one of the projects One Roxborough West will deliver 28 residential units above that will come to define the area ground-floor commercial space. It in the future is The James at also incorporates a retained her- Scrivener Square.

This one is well into construcitage facade from a Davenport Road property and is expected to tion near the historic Summerhill LCBO and clock tower. be completed in 2028.

Rising 23 storeys, the tower’s The building, formerly home to the busiest midtown Starbucks lower podium features hand-laid ever, also has a ton of bicycle brick wrapping two to four stoparking spots and is close to two reys in stepped sections, complesubway stations for optimal car- menting the white precast framing and curtain wall glazing free living.

Just two blocks north, at 1134– above. When complete, The 1140 Yonge St., a mid-rise con- James will deliver 127 luxury

rental units, blending modern highrise living with the area’s established brick vernacular and vibrant retail at the base, alongside the legendary “five thieves” shops along Yonge Street.

Further north, on the west side of Yonge, one block has two proposed mid-rise projects.

At 1198–1210 Yonge St. and 2–8 Birch Ave., there is an application for a 14-storey mixed-use building with 67 residential units and retail.

Just next door, 1212–1220 Yonge St. has been revised from an initial 22-storey proposal to a 35-storey tower. The mixed-use building will include retail at street level, residential units above, modern amenities, such as a ground-floor pet-relief spa, and additional bicycle parking.

Together, these projects and others potentially on the way mark a dramatic shift for the neighbourhood.

Although the skyline and streetscape are changing and fast, it does seem as though care is being taken to integrate construction with heritage and neighbourhood character. Brick facades, heritage preservation, generous setbacks and park expansions are all part of a strategy to manage the transition, even as the scale of change grows.

—Ron Johnson

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After 15 years of construction, delays and anticipation, the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit line — now designated Line 5 Eglinton — officially opened to passengers on Feb. 8.

Among the line’s 25 stations, Avenue station quickly drew attention — in part because it is the deepest underground station relative to street level in Toronto’s transit network, which comes with its challenges.

Where Eglinton Avenue cuts through a high ridge in midtown, the station plunges dozens of metres below the surface, requiring Crosstown LRT riders to navigate multiple escalators, stairs or elevators to reach the platform.

What's worse, upon opening, the elevator wasn’t even working. It has since been repaired, but not before social media had its way with Metrolinx for letting it happen at all.

Construction at Avenue station involved intricate mining.

This complex construction technique was necessary because of the station’s depth and length — it sits approximately 32 metres below street level, the deepest point on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. The depth of the station also reflects the need for the Crosstown alignment to pass under

existing utilities, subway lines and challenging ground conditions — a task that helped contribute to this project’s long timeline and complexity.

“It's five escalators deep, just the escalators, and then the other entrance (the secondary entrance 80 metres from the main entrance on the north side of Eglinton Avenue) is 150 stairs, nine floors, right?” said Maureen Sirois of the Eglinton Way BIA. “So there is an elevator, but that elevator better work.”

Although it’s only been a few days, local businesses are surely optimistic about something positive after years of construction and a terribly snowy winter.

Sirois also rode the new line a number of times when it opened and praised the speed of the new line, in addition to noting the impact above-ground, as many of the buses that clogged Eglinton are being removed.

“A few customers came into our shop that were using the LRT and were coming to Eglinton Way for the first time,” said Sirois. “So we'll see. We have to give it more than a week to figure out if it's impactful. I'm sure it will be. But, you know, it's finally opened.”

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Hanging on to the Hangar District: Update on massive development An Ontario city is soon to be port shows why our work built atop the former Downs- matters. It reflects the hundreds view airport — a move that is of conversations we’ve had with already producing benefits and local communities, businesses, will transform this part of the artists, civic leaders, our First city for generations to come. Nation partners, and experts But what is happening right from Toronto and around the now? world. Their voices are shaping Northcrest Developments this work and guiding every just released its first progress re- step we take,” Derek Goring, port on YZD, the 370-acre CEO, Northcrest Develredevelopment of the former opments, said in a statement.

Downsview Airport lands. It’s “The findings reinforce a simple being billed as North America’s truth: cities grow stronger when largest urban development project for a reason: the redevelopment will include a new set of “Cities grow neighbourhoods in the GTA, stronger when designed to add housing, jobs, parks and transit connections people help on a scale Toronto rarely gets to shape them. ” plan from scratch.

The proposed mix includes more than 30,000 housing people help shape them. With units, space for about 66,000 that belief at the centre of evresidents, 23,000 permanent erything we do, YZD is workjobs at completion, roughly 70 ing to set a new standard for acres of parks and three subway how Toronto grows — and how community can be built with stations.

Although construction hasn’t intention, care, and ambition officially started, development over time.”

According to the report, since has already begun through public programming, hiring initia- 2020, YZD has welcomed tives, community funding and nearly one million visitors early operational changes, as (through festivals, exhibits, outlined in the Responsible De- major events, etc.), hosted more velopment in Action 2020– than 120 engagement events, supported the hiring of more 2025 report.

“This inaugural Progress Re- than 1,200 people through the

Rogers Stadium job fair and reinvested $500,000 into community partnerships and scholarships.

Environmental responsibility is also a major part of the redevelopment.

Northcrest says it has achieved a 40 per cent reduction in electricity use from baseline levels and that it’s salvaged and repurposed more than 21.5 tonnes of material into new public spaces and installations across the site.

Future highlights have been built into the planning policy, including the preservation of more than 150,000 square metres of existing buildings, as well as open space to support biodiversity and community wellbeing.

Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the report is that the next visible shift in the development is expected to begin this year.

Torontonians can expect early infrastructure and servicing work in the Hangar District. From there, the timeline points to reactivation of the existing hangar buildings (2029), then a phase one opening in 2031 (with parks, a bridge and adaptive reuse) and eventually a “city within a city” build-out over the coming decades.

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The Flower Nook, a Bayview neighbourhood favourite, has made a move after five years. The flower shop has left its former space at 1729 Bayview Ave. for an upstairs unit right next door, at 1731 Bayview Ave. The team behind the shop says the move will allow them to focus more on pre-orders going forward.

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TV star Sebastian Clovis: Is house flipping still a thing?

Toronto has been seeing shifting market conditions — and the renovation industry is no exception. We asked TV personality and home builder Sebastian Clovis for his new reno rules for the year ahead.

renovation industry — and at worst, we risk losing real manufacturing capacity and craftsmanship usually passed on through trade succession.

Has the condo crash taught us anything?

When investors drive what gets built, you often end up with units that work on a spreadsheet but not in real life. The way forward should be about refocusing on who actually lives in these homes: first-time buyers, families and downsizers. That will push us toward better design and variety.

Has this year been a buying opportunity for anyone?

More available listings, less frenzied bidding and fewer emotional price premiums mean people can take their time, do proper inspections and negotiate with confidence. This is something we haven't seen in the GTA for a long time. Maybe there are fewer opportunities for the “buy fast, sell fast” crowd, but because the renovation market is slowing, homeowners will benefit from contractor availability and can afford to be shrewd in their selection.

Sebastian Clovis is a licensed contractor who previously hosted ‘Gut Job’ on HGTV Canada

we’re talking about the erosion of certified, experienced, highjudgement craftsmanship that takes years to develop and cannot be replaced quickly. As our golden class of builders retires, Is house flipping I’ve heard it said many times how still a thing in Toronto? difficult it's been to find young No, and the shift is even more Is it still difficult to find workers willing to commit to the pronounced now. The era of rap- tradespeople in Toronto? discipline and time required idly rising home prices, cheap First, we are in the midst of a to learn the craft and carry it leveraged money and quick turn- skilled trades drop off. We’re not forward. over have largely evaporated, talking about general labour, On top of that, volatile matemeaning the conditions that once made flipping feel easy are gone.

What we’re seeing instead are people who are buying to live and renovating for their personal life.

The market is shifting back toward real homes for real families.

rial pricing and ongoing tariff uncertainty combine to create hesitation in homeowners who are worried about costs shifting mid project. At the same time, many homeowners who previously funded renovations by borrowing against rising home values no longer have that option, which naturally scales projects down or delays them altogether.

At best, this just adds up to a temporary slowing in the overall

Will home ownership be more or less attainable for gen Z?

Incomes haven’t kept pace with prices, borrowing costs are still historically high compared to a decade ago, and entry-level inventory remains tight in areas where younger buyers want to live. But there are encouraging signs too: less frenzied bidding means more realistic pricing and more breathing room to do things like conditional offers and proper due diligence.

—Julia Mastroianni

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Twist and shout into spring: Beatlemania takes over T.O.

March has always been a busy month for the Beatles: it’s when the band released their debut album in 1963, Please Please Me; it’s also when Paul McCartney married his first love, Linda, back in 1969. And it’s when John Lennon’s controversial quote saying the band was “more popular than Jesus” was first published. So Toronto is going all-in on Beatlemania this month, beginning with the launch of a new AGO exhibit, Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm. See the first years of the Beatles through his eyes! Then, join the TSO for REVOLUTION: The Music of The Beatles - A Symphonic Experience, from March 4 to 5, accompanied by rare and unseen photos. You can also catch The Beatles Story, a live concert retelling of the Fab Four, on March 22 at Timothy’s Pub. And in the summer, don’t miss Mirvish’s ONES — The Beatles #1 Hits!

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Created, produced and starred in the Emmynominated ‘Bobby’s World’

A win-win. You know, I love the game as a fan. I love the opportunity to be the host.

I’d love to do it anywhere, but getting to come home makes it even more special.

It’s my home, and it’s especially enjoyable to get to bring that energy back to Canada.

What “fresh, high-energy twist” can Canadian audiences expect?

I can answer that in one word: me. I just bring myself. Back when I got asked to do Deal or No Deal, I was really afraid because I thought I had to come on as a comedian or play a character. And then when I realized these are real people with real hopes and dreams and their lives could change forever based on what happens in a game,

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I dropped everything and just showed up as myself: rooting for the people, setting the stakes, feeling as tense as they do about getting something right and not let them fear of making a mistake. When the show finished taping, I was so embarrassed. It was the first time I’d ever been on TV not playing a character or doing comedy. But that’s what worked. So that’s

the big twist. I just bring myself.

Were there any challenges adapting this iconic U.S. format for Canada?

No, not really. I don’t think you adapt things for Canada. If anything, some of the biggest comedians, biggest shows, biggest talent come out of Canada anyway.

Ontario’s liquid gold rush Forget scotch and fine wine — become a maple connoisseur by tapping into the province’s top syrup experiences

Tap into Maple in Simcoe County Beginning March 5, family-run sugar shacks throw open their doors for tours, wagon rides, wood-fired evaporator demos and stacks of pancakes served straight from the griddle. Walk the forest trails where sap is collected and taste syrup at its freshest. It all leads up to Maple Weekend, April 4–5, a regionwide celebration of syrup season.

Maple Syrup Festival in Warkworth The home of Ontario’s top lavender fest gets a super sweet twist on March 14–15. This annual event offers free shuttles to the sugar bush, where visitors can indulge in Maplelicious — featuring sap-making demonstrations, horse-drawn sleigh rides, log sawing contests, taffy on fresh snow and live entertainment. 500 Concession Rd. 3 W., Warkworth

How has your approach to live television evolved over the years?

I’m incredibly comfortable in really uncomfortable situations. After almost 50 years, you learn that you don’t know how someone will react, how a game will unfold or whether something will go wrong or amazingly right. My comfort is in discomfort. It’s a roller coaster. I love thrill rides. This show is the ultimate thrill ride.

What lessons from stand-up translate to hosting a live show?

Be prepared to be unprepared. This is humanity — people don’t know what game they’ll play or what choices they’ll make.

Growing up in Toronto, what were some of the experiences that inspired your love for comedy?

Everything I ever got expelled for or in trouble for seems to be what I get paid for today.

If you could invite one Canadian on the show, who would it be?

Gretzky — just because he’s the Great One. —Ron Johnson

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B. PETER PAN JACKET, Ba&sh, SALE $489, 118 Yorkville Ave. + Peach Pit, $34.99, store.peachpitmusic.com “There's something feminine and unusual about this spring jacket.”

C. BOMBER JACKET, Rudsak, SALE $499.99, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr. + The Beaches, $49.99, shop.thebeachesband.com “What a gorgeous chestnut colour! I love the stand-up collar, too.”

D. MEN’S GOATSKIN FUNNEL NECK, Massimo Dutti, $629, 3401 Dufferin St. + James Barker Band, $50, shop.jamesbarkerband.com “This is an interesting colour if you want a little relief from black leather. It's got great pockets and a cool almost shirt-like look to it.”

E. CORDUROY DETAIL COAT, Massimo Dutti, SALE $399, 3401 Dufferin St. + Pup, $49, store.puptheband.com “I love the corduroy collar, distressed look and those big patch pockets.”

F. MEN’S GRAINED ZIPPER JACKET, Simons, $950, 3401 Dufferin St. + The OBGMs, $35, collingwoodmerchco.com “This has got modern styling with a worn, almost vintage look to it.”

G. MEN’S LEATHER MOTO, Rudsak, SALE $599.99, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr. + Three Days Grace, $49, threedaysgrace.store “I love this; it’s modern & clean without too much detailing.”

H. MEN’S TAUPE BIKER, Mackage, $1,390, 220 Yonge St. + The Blue Stones, $49, thebluestonesmusic.com “This is a beautiful alternative to the black moto that most people have.”

I. GREEN FAUX LEATHER, Desigual, $209, desigual.com + The Damn Truth, $39, thedamntruth.bigcartel.com “I love the slight crop and sleeve details, plus it’s a great green colour.”

J. SHORT BIKER, Good Neighbour, SALE $394.50, 1212 Yonge St. + Arcade Fire, $62.99, shop.sonymusic.ca “The gold hardware makes this look luxe! Very rock and roll.”

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The biggest night in music is here — the Juno Awards — and Jeanne Beker has paired leather jackets with T-shirts from top nominees. Everyone’s a rockstar with these backstage-ready looks!

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While Toronto is overflowing with second-hand shops, there are a few that stand out above the rest — so much so that stylists and other fashionable folks in the city might try to gatekeep them for themselves.

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Although the hours at Nouveau Riche Vintage scream exclusive — drop-in hours are sparsely announced online; otherwise, shoppers are asked to make an appointment — the vibe is more like your artsy, cool aunt’s apartment. The space is split between the showroom for shopping and a designated area for special vinPic Vintage tage finds that owner Andréa With just a few racks (impec- Lalonde rents out to prop departments (or styles top Canacably organized by item, style dian talent in for red and even length), artcarpets). Source your fully arranged funky, lived-in, shelves decorated STYLING one-of-a-kind with often highTHE STARS pieces from pracend accessories Margaret Atwood, Mae tically any decade for sale and two Martin and more have here. 15 Adrian changerooms staworn pieces from Ave., Suite 102 tioned by the cash Nouveau Riche. (so you can inevita96 Tears bly ask the impossibly If your ideal vintage shopping chic staff for their style advice), Pic Vintage is a lesson in experience features a bunch of curation. Items are sourced per- perfectly minimalist ’90s items, sonally by owner Vaismam experimental art–turned-clothes Oliviera from around the world from local designers and a wall or otherwise collected from of vintage magazines, look no those elusive estate sales, and further than 96 Tears. You’ll you’re just as likely to spot a pair never have to dig through piles of Prada mules as you are a pris- of stained and poorly fitted jeans tine trench for under $100. If at the thrift again once you disyour style leans a little preppy cover this shop’s spectacular and you’re a lover of clean lines denim rack. We’re also big fans and the rare designer find, you’re of the small but mighty shoe colin luck — Pic is made for you. lection. 1319 Dundas St. W. — Julia Mastroianni 1338 Dundas St. W.

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Move over, Yorkville: Rosedale’s stealing all the new boutiques A few months ago, a new yet familiar face joined the Summerhill/Rosedale retail landscape permanently: outerwear brand Luxton. The womenswear label caught the eye of savvy shoppers in 2021, when it popped up in the neighbourhood, filled with head-to-toe ski jumpsuits that were a fashion innovation at the time. But the pop-up came to an end, and founder Dinah Luxton says she’s been dreaming of a permanent shop in the same area since then — she just never anticipated that it would come together in 24 hours.

“I had an agreement with an American retailer in Yorkville to do a pop-up there, and then three weeks before, they cancelled it,” she says. “We had already made all the product, and I was like, ‘I need to find a store tomorrow.’ ” Luxton stumbled upon the space at 1160 Yonge St. in Summerhill, a second-floor store-

L–R: Luxton bomber, the new store in the Summerhill/Rosedale area

front that she says hadn’t been used in 25 years. “My biggest lesson from that is when a door closes, another door opens — as long as you can get over the first door closing quickly.”

Although the new store may have come about in less than ideal circumstances, Luxton says she couldn’t be happier with both the space and the location.

“The neighbourhood feels lucky to me. I feel like the customers

here are willing to take a risk,” she says. “They’re global shoppers, and if you’re doing something a little bit edgy, you need an adventurous customer.”

That edginess began with Luxton’s signature cinchable, multi-pocket puffer jumpsuit and has continued into her first spring line in 2025, which features a raincoat design that was inspired by a gap in the designer’s own closet.

“I didn’t see a raincoat out there that answered all the pain points I had. Why do I have to be sweaty and clammy?”

Her answer was the cinch raincoat and the boomerang trench. Made of fabric sourced from a premium mill in South Korea that specializes in waterproofing, both designs are built to be breathable.

“We launched the collection in spring, and we held some private events and people freaked out over the raincoat,” Luxton says. “Everything sold out!”

The launch of the womenswear brand’s permanent home in Summerhill is just the latest store opening that indicates a shift happening in the city. The neighbourhood is fast becoming a competitor to Yorkville and Ossington, transforming from a quieter residential corner of Toronto to a trendy shopping and nightlife destination. Restaurants and bars have popped up all over the neighbourhood,

from cocktail lounge Le Tigre to Seahorse and, soon enough, the second location of Ossington’s popular Greek destination Mamakas.

For Luxton, the area was always going to be her dream destination. “One of my clients came in today with her three girls, and she moved to Peterborough a few years ago. She told me this is the neighbourhood she comes to visit,” Luxton says.

“They’re strolling down the street and they’re going to do the whole afternoon here, and I love that. There’s just something for everyone here — all these special places for food and shopping.”

The new store is open seven days a week, but Luxton is quick to note that it isn’t perfect — and she likes it that way. “It’s really cool to see a place that just is what it is,” she says. “The garments are perfect; to me, that’s the important part.”

—Julia Mastroianni

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Dear Sangita: My office crush asked me out, but I’ve been burned before. I’m scared to try it again. At my last job, my co-worker and I dated after months of flirting, and then things quickly fell apart and became very ugly for us and everyone else at work. I said never again — but then I met this guy and started what I thought was harmless flirting.

I’m so tempted, but it ended SANGITA PATEL is our advice so badly at my last one that columnist and was previously a I’m scared to ruin things here host on ET Canada. too. Should I say yes? house, while he was visiting, — Crushed by the crush crying. He eventually conDear Crushed: I generally say fided in me about how mean that at school or at work it’s and critical my sister has been better to avoid that type of re- to him. She is blunt somelationship. And it could times, and I’ve honestly felt happen; maybe you’ll find the that way about her before too. love of your life! But because I guess I never realized that it's a new job, just take your extended into her relationtime. You're going to see this ship. I don’t want my sister’s guy every single day, so just let marriage to fall apart. What that be before it turns into any- do I do? — Tears left to cry thing else. I think it’s better to get to know each other as Dear Tears: This is a tough friends before you go into a ro- one, but the fact that he felt mantic relationship anyway. comfortable doing that at your There’s no need to rush into it. parents’ house and confiding in Go for lunch as a group, with you says a lot. It’s clear he wants other co-workers and get to to work on this relationship and know each other. Protect your- figure this out. It sounds to me self; you’ve already had a neg- like your sister is going through ative workplace romance something, if this cruelty is experience, and it sounds like it something you’ve noticed and was so negative that it even- now her husband is experienctually affected your prospects at ing too. This could be a time for your old job. Relationships are family counselling. She’s clearly great, but this is your life and internalizing something that your income. You want this she hasn’t dealt with yet and new job to be a place where you taking it out on those around feel confident, not insecure in her instead. You could be the any way. Enjoy the little bit of neutral ground for both your flirting but don’t make it the sister and her husband. Try askfocus of your job. If it’s meant ing her how she feels the relato be, things will happen for tionship is going. She may open you. For now, I would steer the up about what’s been bothering conversation with this guy her. This is ultimately between away from one-on-one time her and her husband, though, and more toward group hangs. so don’t take on too much responsibility for their feelings.

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CURRENTS HOW THEY MET

Netflix star trades small-town drama for big-time romance Since cosy TV series Virgin River started streaming, it’s had viewers hooked: it recently became Netflix’s longest-running English scripted series. Part of the charm is Ontario’s Benjamin Hollingsworth, who plays bad boy with a heart of gold, Dan Brady (and racked up almost 400,000 Instagram followers in the process).

We caught up with him ahead of the season seven premiere on March 12 to talk about his betterthan-the-movies romance with his wife, Nila Myers.

How they met

Nila and I met in West Hollywood. The nightclub was packed with people, but I saw her, and it was as if the whole room went black and white, except for Nila, who was wearing this red dress. I was uncharacteristically paralyzed and too intimidated by her beauty to approach her. That’s when a real-life Cupid stepped in. He said, “Do you see that woman in the red dress?” I immediately

of this intimate cobblestone restaurant in Vancouver with chandeliers everywhere, I think it took her, and the whole restaurant, by surprise.

throws curveballs at all of us, and the best partners are the ones who stay by each other’s side through the tough stretches and challenging seasons.

The wedding

Balancing careers and a relationship

We got married at Nila’s sister’s and brother-in-law’s house in Malibu, California, just two months after getting engaged.

Her sister was incredible and essentially planned the entire wedding. That night, most of Malibu Benjamin and Nila got married in Malibu experienced a power outage. My brother-in-law had the foresight apologized, assuming that she was could have been folded up and to rent a generator, so we were one his girlfriend and that I was tucked into a closet. Thankfully, of the only houses with power. It creeping her out, but he asked if I Nila was able to see past the in- felt like the entire coastline went wanted to take a seat with her. flatable bed situation. True love is dark and our place stayed lit. many things. In our case, it surThe kids The first date vived a built-in air pump.

We have three kids. Juniper, 5, Our first date was a few days later Gatsby, 7, and Hemingway, 9. We at a place called Hemingway’s. The proposal Fittingly, Hemingway is now the I proposed to Nila on my birthday. don’t have any pets because our name of our first son. At the time, She kept asking what I wanted, three kids act like 20 monkeys.

I was sleeping on an air mattress, and I kept telling her, “Something so I was very much young, dumb money can’t buy.” When I got The secret to success and broke. My entire net worth down on one knee in the middle Resilience. Life consistently

When possible, we travel together for my location shoots, but as the kids get older, that becomes more complicated. This industry is unpredictable and nearly impossible to plan for, so we’ve learned to stay flexible and keep choosing each other through it all. We also try to carve out time to get away, even if it’s just for a night each month.

The future together

I see a life filled with travel, shared adventures, continued personal growth, giving back and time with family. I picture rolling green hills, a big, welcoming home, and a place where our kids, and someday grandkids, will know they can come back to. Oh, and maybe an Oscar or two above the fireplace.

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Toronto’s diners are going full glam, swapping bottomless mugs and cracked vinyl booths for thoughtful interiors and dishes with personality. You can trace the shift back to White Lily Diner, which proved you could cook with organic ingredients from your own farm without losing the soul of a neighbourhood spot. Since then, a new wave of “new school” diners has popped up, each putting its own personality on the classic format. In the Annex, Daisy May’s has slid into the old Grapefruit Moon space and somehow feels like it’s been there forever. The vibe is grandma’s basement meets chic eatery, with church pew seating, vintage tiles and a deceptively simple challah French toast. Over in Little Italy, Susie’s Rise and Dine embraces nostalgia — with a Cantonese twist. Classic diner staples get a remix here, including The Big Trouble, a sando on a scallion milk bun stacked with char siu–glazed sausage. For something moodier, Lonely Diner at College and Bathurst dims the lights and turns up the drama, trading morning brightness for ’70s wood panelling and cocktail lounge energy.

Clockwise from left: Scenes from Susie’s: all-day diner eats, fluffy pancakes and a team member serving good times

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Chef Anthony Rose runs Fat Pasha; Darrien Thomas is Canada’s No. 1 competitive eater, ranked 12th globally.

HOME RUN ON A BUN

Baseball season is back — and so is Toronto’s great hot dog debate. Ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays home opener on March 27, chef Anthony Rose teamed up with Darrien Thomas — a hot dog eating champ — to taste their way through the city’s best franks. If you can’t make it to the game, these are the ones worth ordering in.

DARRIEN’S WINNER RING LEADER

This beef dog complete with secret Asian sauce was a hit. “All of that is quite delicious,” said Anthony, while Darrien liked “the slight sweetness but a little bit of spiciness at the end.”

This dog brought onions, cheese and a secret sauce and it impressed.

“Bun’s great, it makes a big difference,” said Anthony. Darrien liked that the roll gave it a soft, slightly sweet base.

Tino’s, 2984 Dundas St. W., Umami, $13

The Burger’s Priest, 1120 Queen St. W., Stern Dog, $8.39

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Bacon, cheese and jalapeño crisps made this a messy, indulgent bite. “It tastes kind of like garbage and I like that,” said Anthony. Darrien loved the crunchy spice and smokiness of the bacon.

Anthony liked the blueberry and brie combo and Darrien agreed, but both found the bun a bit stale. While the savoury and sweet combo was inventive, both felt it didn’t work on a hot dog.

Fancy Franks, 1507 Avenue Rd., North York, Fancy Lala, $11.99

Grandma Loves You, 40 St. Clair Ave. W., French Dog, $9.49

SPICY PUP

Completo, 5 Coady Ave., Completo Hot Dog, $12.50 Completo went all in with salsa, guacamole and mayo.

Anthony found the toppings a bit overwhelming. Darrien agreed: “It’s actually not bad… just not really a hot dog.”

HOT DIGGITY DOG

Wrvst, 609 King St. W., Danger Dog, $9.50 Piled high with jalapeños, sweet peppers, onions and bacon, this dog delivered a fiery punch.

“Bun’s got a nice chew,” Anthony noted. Darrien appreciated the combination of toppings.

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Bite-Sized Q&A

A Toronto culinary legend resurfaces — with a County address FAST FACTS NAME:

Grant van Gameren BIG BREAK:

Made a splash with nose-to-tail Black Hoof in 2008

I’ve never lived in the country before, and I love the land and the peace and quietness of it all. It’s a really nice place, a really nice community of people that we fell in love with.

I think the main battle in Picton is that it's seasonal tourism, so there's not a ton of people in the winter, and then there's just over capacity in the summer. That's the one thing about Toronto — it's 365 days a year. You're busy, busy, busy.

FARM LIFE:

You’re running multiple restaurants across Toronto and the County. How do you balance it all?

SLICE OF COUNTY LIVING:

Luckily, I have a really amazing, talented, hardworking team of partners and managers. We just collectively do it together.

So I don’t have 100 per cent of the problems and they don’t have 100 per cent of the problems.

Runs Van Stone Farms with wife Sunny Stone

What drew you to Prince Edward County in the first place?

How does running a restaurant in Picton compare to Toronto?

Rents out his six-acre PEC estate, complete with vineyard and vegetable gardens Grant van Gameren now calls the County home

How has moving out of the city changed your perspective as a chef and business owner?

tables or even had the space to do so in house vibe and a big seafood and raw bar Toronto, and doing it myself gives a whole program — seafood towers, pastas, new appreciation for the work farmers do. oysters and grilled meats. I like a cocktail I feel like chefs are the type of people who like I like my desserts — simple, delicious, love to conquer things and learn more What can we expect from Rosetta? well-balanced but not too much fluff. about their trade. I’d never grown vege- Italian-inspired classics, a bit of a steak

Are We Lovin’ It, Toronto?

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Some of the city’s top chefs are teaming up with big brands. Collabs or cash grabs? You decide.

David Schwartz x Shake Shack Last year, Shake Shack teamed up with Mimi Chinese, where chef David Schwartz dropped a málà chicken sandwich made with lip-numbing Sichuan peppercorns — no toning it down.

The Verdict: Not a sellout. Fans showed up, spice lovers cheered, and the collab proved a big chain can handle big flavour when the right chef is in charge.

Matty Matheson x KFC Matheson dropped the Matty Melt in early 2026, essentially turning a KFC kitchen into a greasy spoon. Critics cried "sellout" over the massive corporate logo, but the lineups told a different story.

The Verdict: Pure Matty. He didn’t bend for KFC. He just made their gravy saltier, the onions sweeter and the whole thing unapologetically his.

Could Rosetta be your last restaurant?

We’ll see. Ask me again in a year and maybe it has changed.

—Megan Gallant

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Craig Wong x SPAM For Lunar New Year, Wong flipped the “divisive” canned meat into a SPAM Wellington at Patois — a nod to his Chinese-Jamaican roots and immigrant kitchens that leaned on the pantry staple.

The Verdict: Total soul. Turning “struggle food” into a French-style Wellington proves you can celebrate your heritage and have fun at the same time.

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Grant van Gameren, the Toronto chef behind Bar Isabel, Bar Raval and Michelin-starred Quetzal, is taking his culinary expertise to Prince Edward County with his new restaurant, Rosetta. Opening this month on Picton’s main street, the spot reflects van Gameren’s love of the County and his hands-on approach to food. We caught up with him to talk life, farming and running a restaurant in a small town.

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Because when Rick talks, even the lettuce gets taken seriously.

1. Chop Hop

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Born out of Rasa and Sara, Chop Hop has locked in as my go-to salad spot. There’s a solid lineup, but I always order the Rasa — my absolute favourite takeout salad. That is, unless I forget to remove the quinoa.

Quinoa ruins it for me. Probably because I once inhaled a piece. I did eventually cough it out … about 30 minutes later.

Multiple locations.

The Rating: 9.4/10 Last Bite: The soups are excellent — and don’t skip the little cheese balls.

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Once you get past the fact that this place is vegan — and yes, that took me a minute — you might find, like I did, that they’re making some of the best salads and bowls around.

Smoothies aside, the smoothie bowls, loaded with house-made granola and fresh berries, make eating healthy feel easy. Multiple locations.

The Rating: 8.7/10 Last Bite: Get the granola.

3. Forest Hill Farmhouse

I’ve worked through the Casa Loma, the Village BLT and the Crispy Buffalo Beltline Wrap.

You don’t get much more Torontonian than this menu.

Now that they’ve added sandwiches and expanded to five spots across the city. I have a feeling I’ll be seeing a lot more of the Farmhouse fare. Multiple locations.

The Rating: 8.8/10 Last Bite: Spadina Spring Roll salad. Say that 10 times fast.

4. Mandy’s

If Mandy's Gourmet Salads were judged on decor alone, the score might be a perfect 10 — the space oozes charm. But as a takeout guy, I’m focused on the salad and the value. That’s where things slip a bit. The salads are very good, not exceptional, and once you add a protein, you’re definitely paying for the pretty room — even if you’re not sticking around to enjoy it. Multiple locations.

The Rating: 7.7/10 Last Bite: Eat it there and soak in the charm. It’ll taste better.

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From zero to Michelin hero overnight For anyone who thinks a Michelin star doesn’t matter in Toronto, think again.

At the Michelin ceremony last September, Eric Chong was the man of the hour. His restaurant, aKin, earned the city’s only star for 2025, and he was named Young Chef of the Year. But behind the gold-leaf and champagne, the 32-year-old was facing financial hardship.

Opening a high-end tastingmenu concept in Toronto was a huge gamble, and for Chong, aKin was the ultimate risk. On the Tasting Notes Toronto podcast, the former chemical engineer and MasterChef Canada

winner revealed that without the star, aKin may have closed.

"If we didn't get a star, I really think that it would be the end of us," Chong admitted. Two and a half years in the making, the restaurant was burning cash fast.

Without the Michelin nod, he would’ve needed an extra $500,000 just to stay open for another year — not to mention the risk of losing a world-class team whose reputations hinged on that star.

The impact of the Michelin recognition was a total 180 degree turn for the business. Within 24 hours of the ceremony, 700 reservations flooded the system. By

the next day, that number had jumped to 1,300. It turned a struggling passion project into one of the most secure bookings in the city practically overnight Co-owned with mentor Alvin Leung, the restaurant’s menu riffs on Southeast Asian street food, from elevated Hainanese chicken rice to Singaporean chili crab, and a strict tasting menu format ensures almost zero waste.

After years of battling the “home cook” label, the star validated Chong’s work. In the kitchen, that little red book can be the difference between thriving and shutting down.

— Jennifer Schembri

Celebrating 45 years

Bayview’s hidden dumpling counter If your North York food knowledge ends at Yonge Street, you’re playing it safe and missing out. Located on Willowdale Avenue, the Dumpling Shop has been quietly turning out dumplings and steamed buns for more than 15 years.

For many locals, it’s a longtime go-to — a place you’ve been visiting since high school, only to return years later and find it tastes exactly as you remember.

The space is small and bright, functioning more as a takeout counter than a dine-in destination. Parking can be tricky, it’s cash only, and there are printed cooking instructions taped by the door. Regulars know the routine: walk in, order a few hot items if they’re available, then load up on frozen bags to steam or pan-fry at home.

The Shanghai glutinous rice, mushroom and

pork siomai is a stand out — a dense, savoury alternative to the smaller versions found downtown. While the red bean sticky rice has a loyal following, the savoury meat version often sells out first. The braised beef soup is a cold weather essential, offering a level of flavour that only comes from a long, slow simmer.

The freezer is where the shop really earns its reputation. You will find soup dumplings with thin, silky skins alongside pork and chive, beef or cabbage and wood ear mushroom varieties. The vegetable buns, packed with finely diced cabbage, are a fresh alternative to standard frozen fare.

Some longtime customers swear these are the best in the GTA, regularly buying 50 or 100 at a time instead of settling for grocery store brands.

The Dumpling Shop is located at 184 Willowdale Ave., North York.

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L–R: Ceniza’s modern design, the silky panna cotta

Queen West has a new flame Toronto might be experiencing a chill, but a new fiery restaurant is bringing the heat. From chargrilled fusion plates to smoky drinks, everything at Ceniza has been “kissed by fire.”

Even the name reflects that ethos — “ceniza” means “ash” in Spanish.

“For me, fire is very dramatic and powerful, and then after that, what remains is what is really true,” says owner Ernesto Rodriguez.

He describes the restaurant industry as full of “noise” — trends, openings and closings — like a blaze that eventually burns out. “Fire is very dramatic and

powerful, but what stays is the warmth that lingers,” he says, translating that idea into deep flavours, atmosphere and conversation.

Ceniza is designed as a place to gather, whether for drinks and small plates or a full night out.

The late-night kitchen runs until midnight, and soft lighting and live DJs most Saturdays give the space the glow of hot embers.

Chef Jose Davalos leads the kitchen, blending Italian, French, Mexican and Peruvian flavours with Latin American and Japanese influences.

Tuna wonton tostadas topped

with leche de tigre highlight the fusion, and tiramisù and churros share the dessert menu. From guacamole finished with tortilla ash to seafood risotto with smoked sea salt, flame touches nearly every dish.

“If you do too much, it’s going to overwhelm the food,” Rodriguez says. “But if you use a little smoked salt or a little bit of fire directly while you’re cooking, it elevates the food.”

Signature cocktails arrive with smoke and flame, and guests can request custom creations made tableside.

Ceniza is now open at 942 Queen St. W. — Megan Gallant

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A new Japanese-Italian fusion (itameshi) restaurant, Bellis, just opened at 561 Bloor St. W., bringing chef Attila Baksa’s long-held culinary vision to life. Bellis is the latest project from Jeffrey Chu (Yuugi Izakaya, 915 Dupont, Tebasaki Wing House) and Baksa, blending two cuisines the chef has long wanted to unite.

“Over the years, I’ve always felt that Japanese and Italian flavours would complement each other beautifully,” Baksa says. “The idea of merging Japanese and Italian flavours first came to me in 2020 while I was working on a project with a few friends. Unfortunately, that project didn’t move forward, but I didn’t want those ideas to fade.”

The menu brings that vision to the table. The rigatoni dish layers Hatcho miso into a spicy pasta sauce for extra depth and umami.

“It’s not immediately obvious on the palate, but

when you compare the sauce with and without the miso, you can really notice the added depth and umami,” Baksa says.

Another highlight is the Toma-Toast, featuring ginger-soy marinated Campari tomatoes, yuzuwhipped ricotta and aromatic shiso.

The beverage program shifts from daytime coffee service to a cocktail bar at night, focusing on clean, balanced drinks.

With terracotta walls, exposed brick and forest green accents, Bellis is designed to feel chic yet approachable — perfect for after-work drinks, date nights or an easy solo dinner.

“Ultimately, I want the experience to reflect what I personally enjoy about dining out — somewhere guests feel comfortable coming back to again and again,” Baksa says.

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L-R: Dr. Andres Lozano, Neuralink

Hospital debuts thought-driven brain implants Last August and September, Toronto Western Hospital became the first site outside the United States to perform Neuralink brain-computer interface implant surgeries. Neuralink is a Silicon Valley company developing wireless interfaces that let the brain communicate with computers. Led by Dr. Andres Lozano, the neurosurgical team implanted these devices into two Canadian patients living with limited

hand mobility due to spinal cord injuries.

The procedure uses a specialized surgical robot to place 64 ultra-thin threads into the brain’s motor cortex, the region responsible for controlling movement. These threads contain more than 1,000 electrodes that pick up neural signals. By bypassing the injured spinal cord and using a Bluetooth connection, the device lets the brain communicate directly

with external technology. For the patients in the trial, that meant controlling a cursor, sending emails and using a smartphone through thought alone.

The wireless device records and interprets neural activity in real time, translating the brain’s intentions into digital commands. Researchers hope this approach will eventually help patients regain more complex motor functions, like grasping

objects or typing without assistance.

Both patients were discharged within 24 hours and began using the interface almost immediately — a notable aspect of the trial’s early success. The ongoing CANPRIME study, a clinical research effort aimed at refining how this technology can restore independence to people with quadriplegia or ALS, continues to enrol participants.

“This milestone represents a convergence of neuroscience, engineering and clinical care,” says Dr. Lozano. “I’m proud of our team for helping push the boundaries of what’s possible for patients with paralysis.”

The year also brought other surgical breakthroughs in Toronto.

In early September, Dr. Seyed Alireza Rabi, at Toronto General Hospital, performed Canada’s first heart transplant from a circulatory death donor, a technique that could increase the national donor pool by up to 30 per cent.

These advances helped Toronto General earn a 2026 ranking as the third-best hospital in the world. For surgeons like Lozano and Rabi, the focus remains on integrating new technologies into everyday clinical care to restore autonomy to their patients.

—Jennifer Schembri

BY THE NUMBERS

$599M Annual research investment by University Health Network (UHN), maintaining its status as Canada’s top research hospital for the 15th consecutive year.

1 Global ranking for SickKids in the 2026 World’s Best Specialized Hospitals list for both pediatric oncology and neonatology.

20 Ontario hospitals named among Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals in 2025.

650 Active clinical trials currently underway at Sunnybrook, ranging from AI-driven trauma imaging to non-invasive brain therapies.

118K+ We’ve made many medical breakthroughs identifying the source of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in the brain and the body. But part of treating these neurological disorders and providing patients — including the 750,000 Canadians currently living with Alzheimer’s disease — with the best possible outcomes is early detection. You might think to look to the brain. But what about the eyes? A Toronto medical start-up is developing tools to do just that: allowing optometrists to identify Alzheimer’s symptoms and, crucially, years before any symptoms appear.

Research has found that the small blood vessels in the retina are altered in patients with Alzheimer’s, and a 2025 study showed that loss of visual sensitivity can predict dementia 12 years before it’s diagnosed.

AI-driven start-up RetiSpec has built a tool for retinal imaging with the goal of enabling widespread early and accurate detection of neurodegenerative disease markers. The technology can measure amyloid proteins, a key marker of Alzheimer’s disease that is found in the blood vessels of the eye. The key is that the solution is based on data-rich images captured with retinal imaging cam-

eras that are already available in most eye clinics, making optometrists the first line of defence against Alzheimer’s.

Automated Alzheimer’s detection uses artificial intelligence to help clinicians detect the disease years before any clinical symptoms. Although RetiSpec’s AI solutions are only available for research use right now, the goal is to be able to roll out RetiSpec’s technology in eye clinics.

This Toronto innovation points to a new way forward for dementia detection. Current tests and tools are costly, invasive and often difficult to access. Solutions like this one mean everyone will have access to early detection tools through their own optometrist — and for those with Alzheimer’s, they’ll have a better chance of slowing the progression of the disease and plan for the future.

Early and routine screening is being explored through other tools as well — such as a simple blood test that would identify up to five Alzheimer’s-related proteins, with pilot studies currently underway in Europe.

—Julia Mastroianni

Annual ER visits at North York General now optimized by real-time AI to identify faster treatment zones and cut delays.

30% Projected increase in organ donor pool, thanks to new circulatory death transplant protocols.

1,200 Volunteers participating in hospital-based community programs to support mental health and recovery.

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Massive self-driving car adoption will save lives Waymo and other self-driving car companies might be looking at Toronto as a potential new autonomous stomping ground, and why not? A new study from University of Toronto researchers suggests that fully automated vehicles could dramatically reduce traffic injuries here and across North America over the next decade.

The 2026 research, led in part by Dr. Armaan Malhotra

of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, asserts that more than one million trafficrelated injuries could be prevented between 2025 and 2035 if automated driving technology is widely adopted.

The study draws on data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association ( JAMA) and other large datasets examining crash patterns and human driving behaviour.

Researchers found that, in an optimistic scenario, fully automated vehicles could reduce injuries by up to 80 per cent compared with human drivers by eliminating major risk factors such as distraction, impairment and speeding.

Overall, the model estimated a 3.6 per cent drop in total traffic injuries over a 10-year period, even under more moderate adoption scenarios.

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This is how where you live affects your risk of death after surgery Where you live dictates where you work, what food you have access to and even your life expectancy. And now a new study has determined that in Ontario, it also affects your risk of death after surgery.

Research from St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto, published in January, found that patients from the lowestincome areas in Ontario had a 43 per cent higher chance of dying within 30 days of surgery compared to those in the province’s highest-income areas.

The study analyzed over one million patients across Ontario who underwent planned surgery between 2017 and 2023. The association between lower incomes and higher risk of death persisted even after researchers accounted for crucial factors such as patients’ age, existing health conditions, complexity of the surgery and even the hospital where they were treated.

The study is a sobering reminder that not everyone faces the same risks when they come to a hospital for surgery — and that improving surgical outcomes requires looking well beyond the operating room. Lead author Ashwin Sankar, a clinician-investigator

at St. Michael’s Hospital and an assistant professor of anaesthesiology and pain medicine at U of T’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine, began exploring the connection between health outcomes and social disparities at the start of the pandemic.

“What stood out is that hospital-level factors explained only a modest share of the variation in outcomes,” he said in an interview about the study with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. “We need to understand and improve the processes of care before and after surgery to even the playing field and make sure outcomes are not dictated by income or postal code.”

This research is the latest to highlight the massive disparities related to social determinants of health: the non-medical, social, economic and environmental factors that influence health outcomes. A 2024 analysis by the Local magazine and researchers at Map Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael’s Hospital found a 10-year gap in life expectancy between highest-income and lowest-income neighbourhoods in Toronto, ranging from 85 in neighbourhoods like Casa Loma and Bridle Path to 75 in areas like Moss Park and Rexdale.

—Julia Mastroianni

Finally hospital expansion plans University Health Network is building a major new surgical tower at Toronto Western Hospital that aims to transform how procedures are delivered in the city. The $1.1 billion, 15-storey building will include 82 private patient rooms, 20 high-tech operating rooms equipped with built-in MRI technology and advanced robotics. Once complete, it’s expected to boost surgical capacity by as much as 50 per cent. The tower is scheduled to open in 2028.

North York General Hospital is preparing for its biggest expansion in more than five decades. Plans call for a new in-patient care tower with 135 private beds, larger and more modern operating rooms and a significantly expanded emergency department to handle growing demand. The roughly $1 billion project, largely funded by the province, could be finished by 2029 or 2030 if timelines hold.

Trillium Health Partners has already broken ground on the $1.3 billion expansion of the Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre in Etobicoke.

The nine-storey, 600,000square-foot patient care tower will add more than 350 private beds and bring rehabilitation, complex continuing care and dialysis services together under one roof. The goal is a more coordinated, patient-focused facility designed to make care easier to navigate for both patients and families.

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L-R: Dr. Armaan Malhotra, Waymo self-driving vehicle

nario, there were over a million injuries avoided over a 10-year period,” said Armaan Malhotra, a U of T neurosurgery resident who led the study along with Dr. Malhotra. “But to reach that milestone, there would have to be an aggressive roll out of these vehicles, which would require a monumental effort.”

Motor vehicle collisions are, for the most part, caused by human error, according to the study, and automated systems offer a huge opportunity to improve public safety if they perform reliably in real-world conditions. However, researchers cautioned that additional study is important, as this bold new tech moves from the testing stage to everyday use, especially in complex environments such as rural roads and mixed traffic settings.

Although this is all very promising, the authors say that the true impact will depend on how quickly automated vehicles are adopted and how effectively they operate outside test environments. For public health officials and policy-makers and even the City of Toronto, the research offers concrete evidence that automation could become a major tool in reducing injuries.

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FEMME WOMEN’S WELLNESS, MEDICAL & COSMETICS Dr. Donna Gasparro, Medical Director of Femme, graduated with highest honors from medical school in 2010 and completed residency in NYC, USA. While in the US, she excelled at cosmetic treatments (injectables and lasers) and founded a hospital-based medical weight loss department.

Dr. Gasparro practices high quality, evidence-based medicine and is committed to optimizing her patients’ physical and emotional well-being.

What do you like most about practicing medicine and why?

The patient-physician relationship is the part of medicine I cherish most, as it is the launch-point from which we can intervene and enhance how a patient feels.

It is a great privilege to have patients reveal their inner and physical concerns, and then be able to apply advanced medical technologies and interventions as well as cosmetic and integrative care, to improve their experience of life. Practicing with this multifaceted, holistic approach resonates through to patient confidence and the healthiest version of themselves. I have always placed a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine, patient education, and the emotional well-being of others. And I’m committed to guiding, motivating, and inspiring my patients to optimize their physical and emotional experiences of life.

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TORONTO’S TOP 500 DOCTORS In just its 5th year, our top doctors list has become one of the highest-ranked physician guides locally on Google and ChatGPT. Post City Magazines and Streets of Toronto are grateful to those who graciously nominated their fellow practitioners.

Graduated: U of T, 2013 Sussman Allergy

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Graduated: McMaster, 1998 Toronto Allergy Group Dr. David Fahmy

Graduated: Schulich Sch., Western, 2011 Silver Birch Allergy Clinic

Dr. Ahmad Alli

Dr. Nina Jindal

Graduated: Kasturba Medical College, 2009 Oak Ridge Dermatology Ctr.

Graduated: UBC, 2008 St. Michael’s Hospital

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Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2008 North York General Hospital

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Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2000 North York General Hospital

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Graduated: Queen's, 2008 North York General Hospital

Graduated: UBC, 2005 Michael Garron Hospital

Graduated: Queen's, 2010 North York General Hospital

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Dr. Darryl Irwin

Dr. Caroline Weisser

Dr. Henderson Lee

Graduated: U of T, 1976 Sunnybrook

Graduated: U of T, 2000 Sunnybrook

Dr. Peter Vadas

Graduated: St. George's University, 2006 Sussman Allergy

Dr. Jeffrey Dickson

Dr. Michael Hiscox

Graduated: Schulich Sch., 1977 Sussman Allergy

Graduated: U of T, 2007 Toronto Western Hospital

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Graduated: U of T, 1998 St. Michael’s Hospital

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Graduated: U of the Witwatersrand, 2002 St. Michael’s Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 1994 Michael Garron Hospital

Graduated: Vitebsk State Uni, 1983 Sunnybrook

Dr. Behnam Safa

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 1998 Sunnybrook

Dr. Jeremy Edwards

Graduated: U of T, 2003 St. Michael's Hospital

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Graduated: Queen's, 2014 Unify Health

Graduated: U of T, 2003 Women's College Hospital

Graduated: McGill, 1997 Sunnybrook

Graduated: U of Manitoba, 2010 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 2003 Edelstein Cosmetic

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Dr. Maral Ouzounian

Graduated: Glasgow Uni, 1995 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: McGill, 2001 Unify Health

Graduated: McGill, 2003 Toronto Western Hospital

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Graduated: U of T, 1998 Toronto Western Hospital

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Graduated: U of T, 2008 St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Jacqueline Makerewich

Graduated: Queen's, 2006 Ashlin Alexander Facial Cosmetic Surgery Dr. Jamil Asaria

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2011 Air Sculpt

Graduated: U of T, 2004 Face Toronto

Dr. Dimitrios Motakis

Graduated: McGill, 2004 Dr. Dimitrios Motakis Office

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Dr. David Boudana

Graduated: Queen's, 2011 North York General Hospital

Graduated: U of Lille II, 2010 Forest Hill Plastic Surgery and MediSpa

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Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2008 Mathew A Plant Md

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Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2005 Form Face + Body

Graduated: Shimane Ikadaigaku, 1997 The Hospital For Sick Children

Graduated: U of T, 1992 Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Thomas Constantine

Graduated: U of T, 1989 Rhinoplasty Toronto North York Medical Group

Dr. Stanley Feinberg

Graduated: McGill, 2008 Humber River Health

Dr. Mike Roskies

Graduated: U of T, 1980 North York General Hospital

Dr. Catherine Haywood

Dr. Michael Brandt

Graduated: U of T, 2005 Sunnybrook

Dr. Richard Rival

Graduated: McGill, 2012 Yorkville Plastic Surgery Ctr.

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Graduated: U of Al-Mustansiriyah, 2004 Michael Garron Hospital

Graduated: McGill, 1982 St. Michael's Hospital

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Graduated: U of T, 1987 Dr. Michael Kreidstein Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2013 Sunnybrook

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Graduated: U of T, 2001 Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute

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Graduated: U of T, 2011 Michael Garron Hospital

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FOREST HILL PLASTIC SURGERY AND MEDISPA Trained in France and Canada, board certified in plastic surgery, Dr. Boudana has 15+ yrs of experience in body contouring surgery. Specializing in complex post–weight loss body contouring procedures, mommy makeover, drainless abdominoplasty and natural breast augmentation. His Forest Hill Plastic Surgery Clinic offers comfort, luxury and the convenience of a private operating room.

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Dr. Elliott Owen

Dr. Philip Solomon

Graduated: U of T, 1994 Solomon Facial Plastic Clinic

Graduated: U of T, 1995 York Radiology Consultants

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Dr. Noah Ditkofsky

Dr. Madelaine Bell

Graduated: U of Saskatchewan, 1996 Sunnybrook

Graduated: Queen's, 2008 Michael Garron Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 2020 Cleveland Clinic Canada

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Dr. Julia Carroll

Graduated: U of T, 2003 Compass Dermatology

Graduated: McMaster, 2007 Dermatelier On Avenue

Graduated: U of T, 2019 North York General Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 1982 Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Petrina Causer

Graduated: U of T, 2012 Rosedale Dermatology Centre

Dr. Renee Beach

Dr. Rochelle Melvin

Dr. Oakley Smith

Dr. Jonathan Levy

Graduated: U of T, 2009 North York General Hospital

Dr. Hemi Dua

Graduated: U of T, 2001 North York General Hospital

Graduated: Dalhousie Uni, 2001 Compass Dermatology

Dr. Michael Sklar

Dr. Paul Cohen

Graduated: McMaster, 2009 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 1995 Rosedale Dermatology Centre

Dr. Angela Stone

Dr. David Croitoru

Dr. Shelly Dev

Graduated: McMaster, 2005 Michael Garron Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 2017 Women's College Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 2001 Sunnybrook

Dr. Michael Warner

Dr. M. Anne Curtis

Dr. Robert Fowler

Graduated: Queen's, 2004 Michael Garron Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 1982 Dermatology on Bloor

Graduated: McGill, 1995 Sunnybrook

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Graduated: U of T, 1998 St. Michael's Hospital

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Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2007 Avenue MD

Graduated: U of T, 2010 Trillium Health Partners Mississauga Hospital

Dr. Matt Sandre

Dr. Leonard Grinblat

Graduated: McMaster, 2015 Unify Health

Graduated: McMaster, 2002 WELL Health Diagnostic Ctrs.

Dr. Maxwell Sauder

Dr. Ryan Margau

Graduated: McMaster, 2011 Toronto Dermatology Centre

Graduated: U of T, 2001 North York General Hospital

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Graduated: U of T, 1990 Dr. Nowell Solish Cosmetic Dermatologist

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Graduated: McMaster, 1977 Gidon Aesthetics & Medispa Partner Of Dermapure Group

Dr. Linda Probyn

Graduated: Queen's Belfast School of Medicine, 1993 Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Lisa Kellett

Graduated: U of T, 1992 DLK on Avenue

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Dr. Phil Shin

Dr. Cory Torgerson

Graduated: U of T, 2004 Sunnybrook

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Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026 DR. KUNAAL JINDAL BSc(Med) MD FRCSC

STUDIO PLASTIC SURGERY & THE MINOR SURGERY CENTER Dr. Jindal is a distinguished plastic surgeon in Toronto, specializing in aesthetic surgery. As the founder of Studio Plastic Surgery and co-founder of The Minor Surgery Centers, he brings over a decade of experience. His comprehensive training, combined with surgical expertise, allows him to deliver natural, beautiful results with a patient-centered approach grounded in compassionate care and trust.

What do you like most about practicing plastic surgery and why?

I’m fortunate to work in a dynamic, ever-evolving specialty that embraces the latest advancements to enhance patient care. What I cherish most is witnessing the boost in confidence my patients gain and hearing their stories of renewed self-esteem. This work demands precision, an artistic eye, and a dedication to persistent innovation and refinement—an honour I’m grateful for every day.

How do you build trust with a patient in your care?

At our practice, trust is the cornerstone of every patient relationship, grounded in honesty, integrity, and genuine care. I believe it’s earned through open, thoughtful communication and by taking the time to understand each patient’s goals. This creates a supportive experience where patients feel heard, valued, and respected. My aim is to foster a collaborative environment where patients feel confident, empowered, and cared for throughout their journey.

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We are happy to share we are accepting pregnant patients, newborns, and their families for prenatal and family medicine care. Please scan the QR code for more information, or you can contact us at family4birth@sunnybrook.ca for prenatal care!

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Comprehensive primary care is the foundation of Canada’s healthcare system. It Why does that matter? Because pregnancy is not an isolated event, it is part is built on relationships that unfold over time, care that begins long before preg- of a person’s larger health story. nancy and continues long after a baby is born. In an era whenThe healthcare can feel Sunnybrook Academic Family Health Team (SAFHT), are Family medicine obstetrics offers something uniquely powerful: the same physician rushed and fragmented, that continuity matters more than ever. whoto helped someone for pregnancypregnant can care for them throughand labour and happy share we prepare are accepting patients At the Sunnybrook Academic Family Health Team, family physicians provide delivery, then see both parent and baby in the days and months that follow. This newborns for prenatal and family medicine care. team- based care across the lifespan: preconception counselling, prenatal visits, continuity is especially important in today’s complex healthcare environment.

Within a Family Health Team model, care is collaborative; physicians work alongdelivery in hospital, postpartum support, newborn care, and then well-child visits, mental health care, chronic disease prevention, and support for aging parents. It side nurses, social workers, dietitians, physician assistants, and learners to ensure that medical, emotional, and practical needs are addressed together. is a circle of care rooted in trust.

This month, three physicians from our Family Health Team are featured in the local paper as Top Family Medicine Doctors of 2026, recognition that reflects a shared commitment to comprehensive, team-based care. Two of the three also provide pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care as part of their full-scope family medicine practice.

Sunnybrook Academic Family Health Team physicians Dr. Karen Fleming (left) and Dr. Mira Shuman (right), Top Family Medicine Doctors of 2026.

Pregnancy also represents a critical opportunity to improve health for two generations at once. Family physicians are uniquely positioned to connect those dots, supporting healthy physical activity, nutrition, mental well-being, and long-term prevention long after delivery. It means team-based care including the newborn, postpartum recovery, and supporting long-term health across the lifespan.

In a healthcare system under strain, family medicine remains its steady foundation - walking with families through life’s most important chapters, from preconception to pregnancy, delivery, and beyond.

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Dr. Laura Hans

Dr. Olexandra Koshkina

Dr. Jeff Ashley

l Dr. Karen Fleming

Graduated: U of T, 1996 Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Graduated: U of T, 1995 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: U of Dublin, 2013 Women's College Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 1989 Sunnybrook

y Emergency Medicine

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1988 William Osler Health Centre

Dr. Marlee Klaiman

Dr. Iliana Lega

Dr. Alun Ackery

Graduated: McMaster, 2018 Michael Garron Hospital

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004 Women's College Hospital

Dr. Noah Forman

Dr. Samuel Vaillancourt

Graduated: King's College London GKT School, 2004 The S&Y Clinic

Dr. Omid Vojdani

y Endocrinology Diabetes And Metabolism Dr. Raymond Fung

Graduated: U of T, 2001 Rainbow Health Ontario

Dr. David Carr

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2001 Mackenzie Health Dr. Michael Charnish

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2006 Michael Garron Hospital

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1999 Cleveland Clinic Canada

Dr. Stephen Cord

Dr. Oren Steen

Graduated: U of T, 1992 Well Health

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2009 LMC Healthcare

Graduated: U of T, 1989 Dr. Marvin Gelkopf Office Dr. Darrell Ginsberg

Dr. Alison Culbert

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2000 Sunnybrook

Dr. Shoba Sujana Kumar

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2003 Women's College Hospital

Dr. Jeremy Gilbert

Graduated: U of T, 2002 Cleveland Clinic Canada Midtown

Graduated: Queen's, 2014 Unify Health l Dr. Aarti Kapoor

Dr. Sheana Desson

Graduated: U of Ireland, 2006 Generations Family Health Ctr.

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2009 Eglinton Station Medical Dr. Manpreet Kaur

Dr. Alyse Goldberg

Graduated: U of T, 2010 Anova Fertility

l Dr. Sara Gray

Dr. Marvin Gelkopf

Graduated: U of Alberta, 2018 Unify Health

Dr. Alanna Weisman

Dr. Kathleen Doukas

Graduated: Queen's, 2010 Mount Sinai Hospital

Graduated: McMaster, 2008 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: McMaster, 2019 Toronto Memory Program Dr. Carol Kitai

Dr. Ilana Halperin

Dr. Tej-Jaskirat Grewal

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2007 Sunnybrook

Graduated: Queen's, 2020 Scarborough General Hospital

Dr. Eva Kogan

Dr. Catherine Yu

Dr. Jonah Elfassy

Graduated: U of T, 2002 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: McMaster, 2020 North York General Hospital

Dr. Timothy Li

y FAMILY MEDICINE

l Dr. Cara Flamer

Dr. Nathalie Adabachi

Graduated: Université de Sherbrooke, 2008 Humber River Health DAVID

Graduated: U of T, 1978 Oak Valley Health

Graduated: U of T, 1984 Women's College Hospital

Graduated: Queen's, 2006 Dr. Cara Flamer BioIdentical Hormone Therapy

Graduated: U of T, 2015 Advancing Care Medical Clinic

LISA

Graduated: McGill, 1999 North York General Hospital

Dr. Donna Gasparro

KELLETT

Dr. Jamie Blicker

Dr. Meagan McLavish

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Graduated: McMaster, 2002 Mount Sinai Hospital

Graduated: U of Newfoundland, 2005 Michael Garron Hospital

HARMONY

Dr. Erin Bearss

Graduated: McMaster, 1984 North York General Hospital

Graduated: Ross University, 2010 FEMME Women's Wellness Medical and Cosmetics

Dr. Ajay Chanana

Graduated: U of T, 2004 St. Michael's Health Centre

FAHAD

Graduated: U of T, 1997 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004 Mackenzie Health

Dr. Fok-Han Leung

Graduated: McGill, 2008 St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Bryan Au

Dr. Yaniv Berliner

ALAM

Graduated: U of T, 2008 St. Michael's Hospital

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Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026 DR. JUSTIN KWONG MD, FRCSC

MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL, OAK VALLEY HEALTH Dr. Justin Kwong is a Urologist at Markham Stouffville Hospital with subspecialty expertise in minimally invasive surgery and special interest in prostate conditions, oncology and men’s health. He completed ten years of surgical and medical training at University of Toronto, Western University and McMaster University. In Toronto, he completed a fellowship in laparoscopic/robotic surgery and kidney stones with additional experience in kidney transplantation. Dr. Kwong delivers high quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care to his community.

Why did you choose your area of specialty?

In medical school, I found that Urology was a field that perfectly combined my enthusiasm for surgical care with what I valued in medicine: the diagnosis and cure of disease on both physical and emotional levels, the development of relationships and, ultimately, the improvement in quality of life for those in need. Urology has a significant element of Oncology, an area of medicine that I am passionate about. Among surgical subspecialists, longitudinal patient care is unique to Urologists and I find that it is a privilege to build long-term relationships with patients while helping them understand and manage both benign and malignant conditions. As a Urologist at Markham Stouffville Hospital, I am honoured to contribute to the community.

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FAMILY MEDICINE Continued l Dr. Gillian Lindzon

Dr. Mira Shuman

Dr. Gabor Kandel

Dr. Shawn Garbedian

Dr. Steven MacLellan

Graduated: U of T, 2011 Glengrove Medical Centre

Graduated: Queen's, 2009 Sunnybrook

Graduated: U of T, 1978 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2005 North York General Hospital

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2006 Humber River Health

Dr. Sidney Nusinowitz

Dr. David Silver

Dr. Jeffrey Mosko

Dr. Ian Mayne

Graduated: U of T, 1978 Dr. Sidney Nusinowitz Office

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2006 Generations Family Health Ctr.

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2008 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 2010 Dr. Ian Mayne

Graduated: Wayne State U, 2005 Unify Health

Dr. Rebecca Stoller

Dr. Vishal Patel

Graduated: McMaster, 2002 North York Family Medicine Ctr.

Graduated: U of T, 2005 North York General Hospital

Dr. Lew Pliamm

Dr. Joshua Waks

l Dr. Morgan Rosenberg

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2006 Futurity Medical Clinic

Graduated: U of T, 2009 Toronto Endoscopy Clinic

Graduated: U of T, 1999 Toronto Specialty Rapid Access Clinic

Dr. Fahima Osman

Graduated: U of T, 1992 Polyclinic Family and Speciality Medicine

Dr. James Saperia

y General Surgery

Dr. Crystal Pallister

Dr. Kimberly Reiter

Dr. Eddie Wasser

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2016 Generations Family Health Ctr.

Graduated: McMaster, 1989 Cleveland Clinic Canada

Graduated: U of T, 2014 North York General Hospital

Dr. Najma Ahmed

Graduated: McGill, 1997 Oak Valley Health

Dr. Jodine Rosenberg

y Gastroenterology

Dr. Amiesha Panchal

Dr. Melinda Maggisano

Graduated: U of Dublin, 2011 Humber River Health

Dr. Hossein Mehdian

Graduated: Tehran Uni, 1992 North York General Hospital

Dr. Ashlie Nadler

Graduated: U of T, 2010 Sunnybrook

Dr. Khalid Syed

Graduated: U of T, 2002 Taddle Creek Family Health Team

l Dr. Rupert Abdalian

Graduated: McGill, 2003 Dr. Rupert Abdalian

y General Orthopedics

Dr. Ian Bookman

Graduated: U of T, 2000 St Joseph's Health Centre Dr. Sam Elfassy

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2007 Joseph's Health Ctr.

Dr. Sheryl Seidman

Graduated: Queen's, 1996 Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Hany Sawires

Graduated: Ain Shams Uni, 1997 Michael Garron Hospital

Graduated: U of London, 2000 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: McGill, 2004 Women's College Hospital

Dr. Terry Axelrod

Dr. Moska Hamidi

Graduated: U of T, 1981 Sunnybrook

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2013 Humber River Health

l Dr. Jory Simpson

GIFFIN

Graduated: UBC, 2006 St. Michael's Hospital Dr. David Smith

Dr. Quoc Huynh

Graduated: U of T, 2016 Dr. David Smith

Graduated: U of T, 2001 Women's Care Clinic Toronto

Dr. Jensen Tan

Dr. Herman Dhotar

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CHRIS

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MODUPE

Graduated: U of T, 1969 Mount Sinai Hospital Dr. Karen Devon

Graduated: Cairo Uni, 1981 Toronto Liver Centre

TUNDE-BYASS

Graduated: McGill, 2003 North York General Hospital

Dr. Zane Cohen

Dr. Amit Atrey

Graduated: Ross Uni, 2008 North York General Hospital

Dr. Magdy ElKhashab

Dr. Brian Pinchuk

Graduated: U of T, 2004 Women's Care Clinic Toronto RUTH

Dr. Orit Segal

Graduated: U of Vermont, 2006 Women's College Hospital

RONN

Graduated: U of T, 2002 North York General Hospital

Dr. Talia Zenlea

PHILIP

Dr. Jordana Sacks

Graduated: McGill, 1992 St. Michael's Hospital

SOLOMON

Graduated: McMaster, 2010 Generations Family Health Ctr.

Graduated: McMaster, 2004 Women's College Hospital

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Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026 DR. ASIF PIRANI MD, FRCSC

THE TORONTO PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER & SKN YORKVILLE Dr. Asif Pirani is a cosmetic plastic surgeon known for his meticulous technique and patient-centered approach. He trained at top institutions including UofT, UBC and NYU and has served as an expert reviewer for The Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal. A trusted voice in the media, Dr. Pirani leads The Toronto Plastic Surgery Center & SKN Yorkville, delivering natural and refined results while upholding the highest standards of safety, precision and integrity.

How do you build trust with a patient in your care?

Building trust with my patients begins with listening—truly understanding their concerns, aspirations, and motivations. I believe in empowering patients through education, providing clear, evidence-based information about their options and expected outcomes. Open communication fosters a partnership where patients feel safe, respected, and confident in their choices. I prioritize patient safety by adhering to the highest standards of care and utilizing advanced, proven techniques. My commitment to excellence drives me to continuously refine my skills, stay at the forefront of innovation, and deliver results that look natural and harmonious. By maintaining transparency and setting realistic expectations, I help patients navigate their aesthetic journey with confidence. Trust is the foundation of my practice, cultivated through empathy, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to achieving exceptional outcomes.

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y Gynecologic Oncology Dr. Marcus Bernardini

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1999 Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Dr. Natalya Zhang

Graduated: McMaster, 2009 North York General Hospital

y GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Dr. Jeff Powis

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2000 Michael Garron Hospital

y hEMATOLOGY

Graduated: U of T, 1990 Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2001 Michael Garron Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 1992 North York General Hospital

Dr. Sarah Ingber

Graduated: U of T, 2006 North York General Hospital

y Infectious Disease

Graduated: U of T, 2007 St. Michael's Hospital Dr. Darrell Tan

Graduated: U of T, 2002 St. Michael's Hospital

l Dr. Isaac Bogoch

Dr. Yulia Lin

Graduated: U of T, 1999 Sunnybrook Dr. Anne McLeod

Graduated: U of T, 2005 Toronto General Hospital

y Internal Medicine

Dr. Ian Brasg

Graduated: U of T, 2017 Mackenzie Health

Dr. Joshua Bernick

Graduated: U of T, 2014 Humber River Health

Dr. Mark Cheung

Graduated: U of T, 1980 Sunnybrook

Dr. Adrienne Chan Dr. Nadine Shehata

Graduated: Memorial Uni of Newfoundland, 1994 Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Danielle Vicus

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Graduated: Ben-Gurion

Graduated: McMaster, 2007 St. Michael's Hospital Dr. Linda Taggart

Dr. Desmond Leung

Graduated: Queen's, 2008 North York General Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 1992 Sunnybrook

Graduated: U of T, 2015 Sunnybrook

Dr. Malika Sharma

l Dr. Daphna Grossman

Dr. Roseann Andreou

Dr. Brenna Swift

ALYSE

y Hospice And Palliative

Graduated: Queen’s, 1997 Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Dr. Stephane Laframboise

GOLDBERG

Graduated: U of T, 2005 North York General Hospital

Graduated: McGill, 2009 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: Sackler Sch. of Medicine, Tel Aviv Uni 2005 Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2002 Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Brian Minnema

Graduated: U of T, 2004 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 2017 Celine Yeung MD FRCSC

Dr. Liat Hogen

l Dr. Samir Sinha

Dr. Martina Trinkaus

Dr. Sarah Ferguson

Graduated: U of T, 1987 Sunnybrook

Graduated: McMaster, 2009 Michael Garron

Dr. Linda Dvali

Dr. Jonathan Ailon

Dr. Barbara Liu

Dr. Jarred Rosenberg

Graduated: U of T, 2007 Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Celine Yeung

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2001 Sunnybrook

Graduated: U of T, 2013 Sunnybrook

Graduated: U of T, 2009 Toronto Western Hospital

Graduated: McGill, 2008 Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Dr. Lilian Gien

Dr. Katrina Piggott

Dr. Janine McCready

Graduated: U of T, 1998 North York General Hospital

Dr. Heather Baltzer

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l Dr. Genevieve

l Dr. Dov Gandell

Graduated: McGill, 2002 Sunnybrook

Dr. Jeff Silverman

y hand surgery

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1996 Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Jillian Alston

Graduated: U of T, 2012 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 2011 Michael Garron Hospital

KUCY

Graduated: U of T, 1993 Women's College Hospital

Dr. Christopher Kandel

Graduated: McGill, 2006 St. Michael's Hospital

PON

Dr. David Urbach

Dr. Michelle Sholzberg

Uni, 2002 Sunnybrook

Graduated: U of T, 2000 Sunnybrook

Dr. Ed Etchells

Graduated: U of T, 1987 Sunnybrook FARA

Graduated: U of T, 2003 St. Michael's Hospital

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l Dr. Camilla Wong

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2013 Mackenzie Health

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Dr. Shahnoor Ullah

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Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026 DR. MICHAEL ROSKIES MD, MSc, FRCSC

YORKVILLE PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER & AEVUM HEALTH Dr. Mike Roskies is a Toronto-based facial plastic surgeon specializing exclusively in cosmetic facial surgery. Practicing in Yorkville, he is internationally recognized for pioneering the Preservation Facelift, a technique adopted by surgeons worldwide. After elite training at the Cleveland Clinic and University of Toronto, he has dedicated his practice to comprehensive facial rejuvenation, natural outcomes and boutique patient care.

Why did you choose plastic surgery?

I chose facial plastic surgery because it sits at the unique intersection of art, anatomy, and technical expertise. It is the only specialty where results are perpetually on display, creating a profound responsibility to the craft and accountability to the patient. When healthy people entrust you with their most perceptible features, the journey is no longer theirs, it is shared.

Unlike my training in reconstruction where we aimed to restore what was lost, my work today focuses on the meticulous refinement of what already exists. This pursuit of excellence led me to specialize in techniques that improve results while minimizing recovery. Operating on the centerpiece of a person's identity inspires me to constantly improve. For me, a transformative outcome is the result of thousands of small, expertly executed steps - allowing my patients to walk away with a sense of confidence that is so pervasive, they stop searching for flaws and simply start living.

66 Avenue Road, Suite 1, Toronto, ON M5R3N8 416-922-4513 • drmikeroskies.com @drmikeroskies • drmikeroskies

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE 70 SUNNYBROOK PHYSICIANS NAMED TORONTO’S TOP DOCTORS 2026

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INTERNAL MEDICINE CONTINUED

Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein

Dr. Rebecca Cherniak

Dr. Haidar Mahmoud

Graduated: McGill, 2015 North York General Hospital

Dr. Anne Berndl

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004 Oak Valley Health

Graduated: U of Al-Mustansiriyah, 1983 Anova Fertility

Graduated: McMaster, 2005 Sunnybrook

l Dr. Michelle Hladunewich

1994 Lakeridge Health

Dr. Olivier Nguyen

Graduated: McGill, 2011 Michael Garron Hospital

Graduated: U of Alberta, 1994 Sunnybrook

Graduated: U of T, 2016 North York General Hospital

Graduated: U of Calgary, 1982 Sunnybrook

Dr. Carmen McCaffrey

Dr. Michelle Jacobson

Graduated: U of Calgary, 2012 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 1987 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2009 Women's Coven Health

Dr. Colleen Dawn McDermott

Dr. Dini Hui

Dr. Ron Wald

Dr. Courtney Jolliffe

Graduated: U of T, 2002 Mount Sinai Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 2002 Sunnybrook

Graduated: McGill, 1999 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 2010 Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Alysha Nensi

Dr. John Kingdom

Dr. Jeffrey Zaltzman

Dr. Sari Kives

Graduated: U of Dublin, 1984 Mount Sinai Hospital

Graduated: McGill, 1985 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 1995 The Hospital For Sick Children

Dr. Nir Melamed

y Neurosurgery

Dr. Jeffrey Perl

Dr. Sebastian Hobson

Dr. Martin Schreiber

Graduated: Monash Uni, 2008 Mount Sinai Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 2003 St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Christopher Smith

Dr. Sam Radhakrishnan

Graduated: U of T, 1993 Vaughan Heart Institute

Graduated: Hadassah-Hebrew University, 2004 Sunnybrook l Dr. Greg Ryan

Dr. Harindra Wijeysundera

Graduated: U of Ireland, 1979 Mount Sinai Hospital

Graduated: UBC, 2000 Sunnybrook

y Nephrology

y Maternal + Fetal Medicine Dr. Howard Berger

Graduated: Northwestern Uni, 2001 St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Leslie Po Dr. Rose Kung

Dr. Nir Lipsman

Graduated: Queen's, 2007 Sunnybrook

Dr. Matthew Laskin

Graduated: Queen's, 2009 Sunnybrook Dr. Eliane Shore

Graduated: McGill, 1999 Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Daniela Caprara

Graduated: U of T, 2006 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: Queen's, 2006 Southlake Health

l Dr. Mara Sobel

Dr. Grace Liu

Graduated: UBC, 2008 Humber River Health BOBBY

Graduated: U of T, 2002 North York General Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 2005 Sunnybrook

Graduated: U of T, 1986 Sunnybrook

y Obstetrics + Gynecology

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Dr. Sunit Das

Dr. David Cherney

Graduated: Ben-Gurion Uni,

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2013 St. Michael's Hospital Dr. Alexandra Nevin-Lam

l Dr. Jamie Kroft

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2007 U of T | Dept. Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Graduated: U of T, 1995 Sunnybrook GORDON

Graduated: U of T, 2003 St. Michael's Hospital

SUSSMAN

Dr. Akshay Bagai

NICOLE

y Interventional Cardiology

KHETANI

Graduated: U of London, 1990 Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Karli Mayo

Dr. Elaine Herer

Graduated: Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical Uni, 2001 St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Steven Shadowitz

Graduated: McGill, 1989 Sunnybrook

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2009 Anova Fertility

Graduated: Dalhousie Uni, 2010 Humber River Health

Dr. Nirmala Chandrasekaran

Dr. Sagar Rohailla

Dr. Meredith Giffin

ZAINAB

Graduated: McGill, 2011 North York General Hospital

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Dr. Vivian Ng

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Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026 DR. JIHAD ABOUALI B.Sc, MD, FRCSC

MICHAEL GARRON HOSPITAL / PUSH POUNDS SPORTS MEDICINE Dr. Jihad Abouali is a leading Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in minimally invasive sports medicine surgery and regenerative therapies. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at McMaster University, followed by a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at the University of Toronto. An Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, he has presented award-winning ACL research internationally and has served as team surgeon for the Toronto FC and Toronto Argonauts.

What unique aspects to your practice have allowed you to treat your patients better?

My practice is built around combining advanced minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques with modern biological and regenerative therapies to optimize patient outcomes. By using keyhole surgery, I am able to reduce tissue damage, minimize pain, and accelerate recovery. My surgical philosophy emphasizes repairing damaged tissue, preserving natural joints, and delaying or avoiding joint replacement whenever possible. I routinely incorporate biological augmentation, including specialized grafts, to enhance healing and improve long-term results. In addition, I use regenerative medicine technologies such as platelet-rich plasma to support surgical recovery and, in many cases, help patients heal without surgery. I place strong emphasis on individualized treatment plans and patient education to ensure each patient understands their options and goals. Furthermore, by maintaining both private and public surgical practices, I am able to provide timelier access to care for patients who prioritize their health and function.

416-546-7373 • @torontosportsdoc www.torontosportsdoc.com info@torontosportsdoc.com

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obstetrics + gynecology Continued Dr. Lynn Sterling

Dr. Robert Devenyi

Dr. Rebecca Stein

Dr. Christopher Peskun

l Dr. Everton Gooden

Graduated: U of T, 2012 Humber River Health

Graduated: U of T, 1983 Toronto Western Hospital

Graduated: Manchester Medical School, 2014 Bochner Eye Institute

Graduated: U of T, 2005 North York General Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 1996 North York General Hospital

Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass

Dr. Fatimah Gilani

Graduated: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 2011 Bochner Eye Institute

Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde

Dr. Kevin Higgins

Graduated: U of Ibadan, 1987 Fairview Health Centre Dr. Prema Vaidyanathan

Graduated: U of Calcutta, 1985 Anova Fertility

Graduated: McMaster, 2012 Toronto Western Hospital Dr. Edward Margolin

Graduated: West Virginia Uni, 2001 Mount Sinai Hospital

y Oncology Dr. Eitan Amir

Graduated: Manchester Medical School, 2003 Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr. Dr. Michael Raphael

Dr. Jonathan Micieli

Graduated: McGill, 2012 Toronto Eye Specialists and Surgeons

Dr. Mateya Trinkaus

l Dr. Allan Slomovic

Graduated: U of T, 2004 Oak Valley Health

Graduated: Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine, 1979 Toronto Western Hospital

y Ophthalmology Dr. Robert Adam

Graduated: U of T, 2005 Toronto Eye Specialists And Surgeons

Dr. Raymond Stein

y Optometry

Graduated: McMaster, 2008 Michael Garron Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 1984 Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

l Dr. David Wasserstein

Dr. Mike Rotholz

Graduated: New England College of Optometry, 1998 View Eye Care

y Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Jihad Abouali

Graduated: McMaster, 2007 Push Pounds Sports Medicine Dr. Justin Chang

Graduated: U of London, 2011 Humber River Health

Graduated: U of T, 2008 Humber River Health

Dr. Thileeban Kandasamy

Graduated: U of T, 2007 Sunnybrook

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2008 North York General Hospital

y Otolaryngology Ear Nose Throat

Dr. Vincent Lin

Dr. John De Almeida

Graduated: U of T, 2005 UHN | Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Graduated: Queen's, 2000 Sunnybrook

Dr. Danny Enepekides

Graduated: U of T, 2003 North York General Hospital

Dr. Manish Shah

Graduated: McGill, 1994 Sunnybrook

Dr. Tulika Shinghal

Graduated: U of T, 2010 Sunnybrook

Graduated: Université de Montréal, 2009 Toronto Head and Neck Clinic

Dr. David Goldstein

Dr. Rickul Varshney

Dr. Antoine Eskander

Graduated: McGill, 2010 Unify Health

Graduated: U of T, 1998 UHN | Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Dr. Alan Berger Dr. Paul Marks

Graduated: McGill, 1983 St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Brad Hubbard

l Dr. Jonathan Irish

Graduated: U of T, 2008 St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Sagar Desai

Graduated: U of T, 1982 Bochner Eye Institute

Graduated: U of T, 1997 Sunnybrook

Dr. Sarah Ward

Graduated: U of T, 1993 Michael Garron Hospital

Graduated: U of Waterloo, 1994 Eyes On Sheppard

Graduated: McMaster, 2014 Herzig Eye Institute

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004 CBI Health | Downsview Orthopaedic and Arthritis Ctr.

Dr. Lawrence Weisbrod

Dr. Kerry Salsberg

Dr. Milad Modabber

Graduated: Queen's, 2012 Sunnybrook

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1987 Bochner Eye Institute

Dr. Alexander Kaplan

Dr. Mark Yudin

Graduated: U of T, 1995 St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Nancy Tucker

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Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026 DR. GURU KANDASAMY MD, DC, CCFP, Dip.Sport.Med.

INSTITUTE OF HUMAN MECHANICS, PHYSIOMED, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Dr. Guru Kandasamy is a globally recognized Sports Medicine Specialist, acclaimed for his integrative approach to healthcare. With expertise in Medicine, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, & Kinesiology, he completed his medical training at Michigan State University & earned the CASEM Diploma in Sports Medicine. As a respected lecturer at the University of Toronto & board-certified in Canada & the U.S., he treats elite athletes in the Olympics, NHL, MLB, & CFL.

What major changes/technological advances, have you seen in Sports Medicine?

Throughout my career, I have witnessed revolutionary breakthroughs in musculoskeletal medicine that are transforming how our bodies heal. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections harness the body’s natural growth factors to accelerate soft tissue repair, while Hyaluronate gel injections provide a non-surgical solution for joint pain & chronic injuries. Advanced imaging technologies, including high-definition ultrasound & MRI, enable precise injury assessments, leading to highly personalized treatment plans.

Ultrasound-guided injections ensure exceptional accuracy while accelerating recovery & enabling a swift return to sports. In my practice, I am dedicated to seamlessly integrating these innovative techniques with a strong evidence-based approach, ensuring the highest standard of care. Whether treating professional athletes or individuals managing chronic pain, my goal is to empower my patients to restore an active lifestyle—safely, confidently, & efficiently.

199 Avenue Rd., Toronto 416-620-6861 • @guruthedoc instituteofhumanmechanics.com

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Dr. Zameer Pirani

Graduated: University of Sao Paulo, 1992 Toronto General Hospital

Graduated: U of Ireland, 2011 Afiya Spine & Pain Clinic

Dr. John Hanlon

Graduated: Sackler Sch. of Medicine, Tel Aviv Uni, 2018 Interventional Pain and Spine Specialists of Canada

Graduated: U of T, 2005 St. Michael's Hospital Dr. Nicole Khetani

Graduated: St. George's Uni, 2011 Interventional Pain and Spine Specialists of Canada Dr. Jared McCallum

Graduated: Saba Uni, 2017 Interventional Pain and Spine Specialists of Canada

Dr. David Snyder

Dr. Imrat Sohanpal

Graduated: U of Liverpool, 2001 Interventional Pain and Spine Specialists of Canada l Dr. David Sussman

Graduated: U of T, 2011 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: McGill, 2003 Humber River Health

Graduated: U of T, 2014 Sunnybrook

Dr. Andrea Wong

Dr. Ali Mirdamadi

Graduated: St. George's Uni, 2012 Interventional Pain and Spine Specialists of Canada

Graduated: St. George's Uni, 2011 Interventional Pain and Spine Specialists of Canada

Dr. David Mula

Dr. Han Zhang

MAGDY

Dr. Ronik Kanani

y Pediatric Otolaryngology Ent

y Pediatric Allergy Immunology

Graduated: U of Calgary, 2001 North York General Hospital

Dr. Sharon Cushing

Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman

Graduated: U of T, 2007 Ontario Medical Association

Graduated: U of T, 2003 The Hospital For Sick Children Dr. Evan Propst

Graduated: U of T, 2002 The Hospital For Sick Children

Dr. Elana Lavine

Graduated: U of T, 2002 Humber River Health

Dr. Nikolaus Wolter

Graduated: U of T, 2009 The Hospital For Sick Children

y Pediatric Cardiology l Dr. Roland Beaulieu

Graduated: U of Alberta, 1978 North York General Hospital

y Pediatric Surgery

y Pediatric Dermatology

Graduated: U of T, 1986 U of T | Dept. Of Surgery Dr. Priscilla Chiu

Dr. Elena Pope

y Pediatrics General

Graduated: Institute Medicine, Pharmacy, Bucharest, 1990 The Hospital For Sick Children l Dr. Miriam Weinstein

Graduated: Queen's, 1996 The Hospital For Sick Children

Dr. Giuseppe Latino

Graduated: U of T, 2013 North York General Hospital Dr. Sanjay Mehta

Graduated: U of Calgary, 1997 Kindercare Pediatrics Dr. Niraj Mistry

Graduated: U of T, 2007 The Hospital for Sick Children Dr. Michael Peer

Dr. Georges Azzie

Graduated: Dalhousie Uni, 2004 The Hospital for Sick Children

Graduated: U of Saskatchewan, y Pediatric 2011 Gastroenterology Interventional Pain and Spine Specialists of Canada

ELKHASHAB

GEAGEA

ANNA

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004 North York Medical Group

Graduated: U of T, 2005 Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Marissa Joseph

Dr. Israel Weiss

Dr. Howard Meng

Dr. Pauline Henry

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1990 Clairhurst Pediatrics

Graduated: Queen's, 1991 The Hospital For Sick Children

Dr. Evelyn Rosenblyum

Graduated: McMaster, 2009 The Hospital For Sick Children Dr. Deborah Schonfeld

Dr. Nessa Bayer

Graduated: McGill, 2007 The Hospital for Sick Children

Graduated: U of T, 1999 Midtown Pediatrics

Dr. Julia Sharp

Dr. Eyal Cohen

Graduated: U of T, 2000 The Hospital For Sick Children | Cohen Lab

Graduated: U of T, 2011 North York General Hospital Dr. Alia Sunderji

Graduated: U of T, 2014 Hospital For Sick Children

l Dr. Sheila Jacobson

Graduated: U of Witwatersrand, ALANNA

l Dr. Andrea Furlan

1983 Clairhurst Pediatrics

Graduated: McGill, 1989 North York General Hospital

WEISMAN

y Pain Management

Dr. Susan Kovacs

y Pathology

KAAJAL

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004 Toronto Poly Clinic

ABROL

Dr. Sari Herman

Graduated: U of T, 1991 Oak Valley Health

MICHAEL

Dr. Jeffrey Werger

KREIDSTEIN

otolaryngology ear nose throat Continued

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Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026 DR. MAGDY ELKHASHAB M.D., M.Sc., FRCPC TORONTO LIVER CENTRE

Dr. Elkhashab graduated from Cairo University. He trained in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Hepatology at the University of Toronto, with a Master's in Immunology. He specializes in complex liver diseases including viral hepatitis and MASLD/MASH. Currently he is the Director of the Toronto Liver Centre, an active staff physician at NYGH and UofT Lecturer. Dr. Elkhashab founded the GTA-wide FibroScan Program and has led over 80 clinical research studies.

What is your proudest accomplishment as a physician?

One of my proudest accomplishments as a physician has been building a model of care that truly puts patients first - combining personalized attention, up-to-date medical knowledge and accessible technology within a compassionate team environment. High-quality care is never the work of one person, and I am proud of the team we have built at the Toronto Liver Centre.

Medicine, including gastroenterology and especially liver disease, evolves rapidly. I have always believed that patients deserve care that reflects the most current evidence and advances in the field. That commitment has guided our integration of non-invasive technologies such as FibroScan® and most recently Spleen Stiffness measurement into our routine practice. Making advanced technology and procedures available in a community-based setting has been particularly meaningful to me, because it bridges the gap between innovation and everyday patient care.

1664 Dufferin Street 2nd Floor 416-652-0606 • info@tlccure.com www.tlccure.com

28 Years of Excellence in Liver & Digestive Health At the Toronto Liver Centre, we don’t just treat conditions; we care for people We see patients with all kinds of liver diseases including: Fatty Liver Disease, including MASLD and MASH • Autoimmune Hepatitis • Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) • Hemochromatosis • Hepatitis B (HBV) • Hepatitis C (HCV) • Hepatitis D (HDV) Hepatitis A (HAV) • Hepatitis E (HEV) • Wilson’s Disease • Alcohol-Related Liver Disease (ARLD) Get a clear picture of your health with our expert diagnostic tools, ranging from internal examinations like Colonoscopy and Endoscopy to non-invasive, painless FibroScan® assessments of the liver

Toronto Liver Centre

Consultation Services Available at our 2 Locations: 1664 Dufferin St. 2nd Floor 416.652.0606

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pediatrics general Continued Dr. Carolyn Taylor

Dr. Alexander Golger

Dr. Roberto Tutino

Graduated: U of T, 1999 Clairhurst Pediatrics

Graduated: McMaster, 2003 Humber River Health

Graduated: McMaster, 2008 Toronto Gynecomastia Ctr.

Dr. Kim Zhou

Dr. Steven Hanna

Dr. Miliana Vojvodic

Graduated: McMaster, 2011 North York General Hospital

Graduated: Queen's, 2017 Ford Plastic Surgery

Graduated: U of T, 2014 Humber River Health

y Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation

Dr. Waqqas Jalil

Dr. Michael Weinberg

Graduated: U of Saskatchewan, 2011 Form Face + Body

Graduated: U of T, 1990 The Mississauga Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Clinic

Dr. Kunaal Jindal

y Psychiatry

Graduated: U of Manitoba, 2008 Studio Plastic Surgery

Dr. Crystal Baluyut

Graduated: U of T, 2002 CAMH

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2003 St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Mary-Helen Mahoney

Dr. Carole Cohen

Dr. Shane Shapera

Graduated: U of Calgary, 2005 Pollin Fertility

Graduated: U of T, 2003 Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Dr. Kaajal Abrol

Dr. Andrei Vagaon

Graduated: McMaster, 2005 TRIO Fertility

Graduated: Queen's, 2013 Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Rebecca Arthur

Dr. Christopher Walsh

Graduated: McMaster, 2002 CCRM Fertility Clinic Toronto

Graduated: UBC, 2008 Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Vanessa Bacal

y Radiation Oncology

Graduated: McGill, 2013 Mount Sinai Fertility

l Dr. Trevor Born

Graduated: McMaster, 1990 TMB Cosmetic Surgery Dr. Mitchell Brown

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1988 Toronto Plastic Surgery Dr. Derek Ford

TANDON

ANU

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1998 Ford Plastic Surgery

Dr. Asif Pirani

Dr. Kieran McIntyre

Graduated: McGill, 1982 Sunnybrook

Graduated: Queen's, 2011 NAZCA Health

Graduated: U of T, 2006 Toronto Plastic Surgery Ctr.

Dr. Peter Giacobbe

Dr. Ron Somogyi

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2001 Sunnybrook

Graduated: U of T, 2008 Form Face + Body Dr. Laura Tate

Dr. Herbert Lachmann

Graduated: U of T, 1983 Unify Health

Dr. Rachel Glicksman

Graduated: UBC, 1996 Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Tara Teshima

Graduated: U of Alberta, 2008 Teshima Plastic Surgery

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004 Sunnybrook

Graduated: U of T, 1999 Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Cedric Gabilondo

JUSTIN

Graduated: U of T, 1994 The Centre For Minor Surgery

KWONG

Dr. Robert Backstein

Dr. Kalesha Hack

l Dr. Marcus Kargel

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2007 Centre For Addiction & Mental Health

Dr. Kimberley Garbedian

Dr. Ari Baratz

Graduated: Queen's, 2015 U of T | Dept. Of Radiation Oncology

Dr. Robert McMaster

y Reproductive Endocrinology + INFERTILITY

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2001 CReATe Fertility Ctr.

Dr. Andrew Loblaw

Dr. Ken Cadesky

Graduated: Queen's, 1995 Sunnybrook

Graduated: U of T, 1978 TRIO Fertility

GIEN

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2006 Dr. Mahoney Plastic Surgery

y Radiology

LILIAN

Graduated: U of T, 1980 Sunnybrook

Graduated: U of Dublin, 1977 Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

ANTOINE

Dr. Oleh Antonyshyn

Dr. Padraig Warde

ESKANDER

y Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery

Graduated: Queen's, 2011 Oak Valley Health

Graduated: U of T, 2000 St. Michael's Hospital

KATRINA

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1999 West Park Healthcare Ctr.

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2001 Sunnybrook

Dr. Allen Greenwald

Dr. David Hall

PIGGOTT

Dr. Farooq Ismail

Dr. Arjun Sahgal

y Pulmonology

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Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026 DR. CHRISTOPHER HONG MD, FRCSC

HUMBER RIVER HOSPITAL / SCHROEDER AMBULATORY CENTRE Dr. Hong is one of Toronto’s leading facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons and has performed over 5,000 aesthetic surgical procedures to date. He's been chosen as a top cosmetic surgeon for two consecutive years and is known for his expertise in deep plane facelift and neck lift surgery as well as rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty. He is a faculty member at U of T and combines advanced surgical skill with a meticulous, patient-centred approach to deliver safe, natural-looking, and consistently excellent results.

What is your most recent accomplishment?

My most recent accomplishment is the successful launch of RapidAccessMinorSurgery.com, the first of its kind self-referral service for minor surgical care across the Greater Toronto Area. This innovative platform was created to address long wait times and barriers within the traditional referral system.

It enables patients to book outpatient surgical treatment directly, without requiring a physician referral, for common conditions such as cysts, lipomas, moles, and certain skin cancers.

By streamlining access to care, my goal is to help reduce delays in diagnosis and treatment, allowing patients to receive timely, efficient, and high-quality surgical services. The initiative reflects my commitment to improving healthcare accessibility, enhancing patient autonomy, and delivering patient-centred solutions within the community.

For more info, please visit: rapidaccessminorsurgery.com SCAN FOR MORE INFO

Dr. Michael Kreidstein

Congratulations to Dr. Dean Elterman on being selected as one of Toronto’s Top Doctors 2026

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery 300 York Mills Road, Suite 211, North York 416-391-4452 • www.drkreidstein.com Dr. Dean Elterman is one of Canada's leading experts in BPH (prostate enlargement), having authored international guidelines and nearly 300 scientific papers. As an experienced, high- volume surgeon, he has pioneered many new minimally invasive treatments for BPH.

Dean Elterman, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Lang Family Chair in Urologic Innovation Associate Professor, Department of Surgery | University of Toronto Urologic Surgeon, Division of Urology | University Health Network Fellowship Director, Functional Urology | Toronto Western Hospital

The UIC Difference

As one of the most experienced urology teams in Canada, we specialize in cutting-edge prostate cancer and BPH treatments that preserve quality of life.

“We are grateful to once again be recognized as one of Toronto’s best Cosmetic Surgeons!”

- Dr. Michael Kreidstein, MD, MSC, FRCS(C)

We offer all treatments for BPH including Rezum, Optilume BPH, iTIND, UroLift, and Aquablation.

Email Dr. Elterman at Urology.Elterman@uhn.ca or visit www.urologyinnovationscanada.com to learn more

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Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026 Dr. Ira Smith

Graduated: U of California (San Diego), 1973 TRIO Fertility

Medical College in Qatar, 2010 Mount Sinai Hospital

Western, 2006 Mount Sinai Hospital

Western, 1992 Toronto Western Hospital

Dr. Ruth Ronn

y Sleep Medicine

Dr. Christopher Witiw

Dr. Marjorie Dixon

Graduated: McGill, 2009 Twig Fertility

Graduated: McGill, 1997 Anova Fertility

Dr. Miguel Russo

l Dr. Ellen Greenblatt

Graduated: McMaster, 2012 Mount Sinai Hospital

Graduated: McGill, 1982 Mount Sinai Fertility

Dr. Heather Shapiro

Dr. David Gurau

Graduated: McMaster, 1983 Mount Sinai Hospital

Graduated: U of Calgary, 2005 Anova Fertility

Dr. Prati Sharma

Graduated: Univ of Med & Dentistry of New Jersey, 2001 CReATe Fertility Ctr.

y Rheumatology Dr. Lori Albert

Dr. Claire Jones

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2007 Mount Sinai Hospital l Dr. Kimberly Liu

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2001 Mount Sinai Fertility Dr. Jennia Michaeli

Dr. Douglas Bain

y Sports Medicine

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1988 Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Anthony Galea

Graduated: McMaster, 1986 The Institute of Human Mechanics

Dr. Tyler Chesney

Dr. Guru Kandasamy

Dr. Tulin Cil

Graduated: American Uni of Integrative Sciences, 2017 The Institute Of Human Mechanic

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2000 Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Dr. Farhad Pirouzmand

Graduated: Tehran University, 1990 Sunnybrook

Dr. Nigel Pereira

Dr. Amanda Steiman

Dr. Raja Rampersaud

Dr. Timothy Rindlisbacher

Dr. Usmaan Hameed

Graduated: U of T, 1992 The Clinic Health Group INC

Graduated: UBC, 2008 North York General Hospital

LYNN

Graduated: Schulich School,

STERLING

MARCUS

KARGEL

ASHLIE

Graduated: McMaster, 2013 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2007 Mount Sinai Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 2013 Mount Sinai Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 2012 Mount Sinai Hospital

NADLER

Graduated: U of T, 2009 Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Andrea Covelli

Dr. Alexandra Saltman

Graduated: Schulich School,

Dr. Ahmed Chadi

Graduated: U of T, 1980 Cleveland Clinic Canada

Dr. David Lawrence

Graduated: Hadassah Medical School, 2014 Mount Sinai Fertility

Graduated: Weill Cornell

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004 Mount Sinai Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 2001 Sunnybrook

Graduated: McGill, 1990 Toronto Western Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 2003 Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Savtaj Brar

Dr. Anu Tandon

Dr. Stephen Lewis

Dr. Bindee Kuriya

Graduated: McMaster, 2011 The Institute of Human Mechanics Dr. Michael Clarfield

Graduated: Northern Ontario School of Medicine, 2009 Sunnybrook

Graduated: U of T, 1971 Krembil Research Institute

y Surgical Oncology

Dr. Jeff Bacher

Graduated: Université de Montréal, 2009 York Region Sleep Disorders Ctr.

Dr. Jeremie Larouche

Dr. Dafna Gladman

Graduated: McMaster, 2010 Athlete's Care Sports Medicine Centres

Dr. Roain Bayat

y Spine Surgery

Graduated: U of T, 1988 Toronto Western Hospital

Dr. Jacqueline Stoller

SARA

Dr. Harmony Ho

Graduated: U of T, 2002 The Hospital For Sick Children

Graduated: U of Manitoba, 2012 St. Michael's Hospital

l Dr. Reshma Amin

GIDEON

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2011 The Circumcision Clinic

Graduated: U of T, 1998 Cleveland Clinic Canada

GRAY

Dr. Robert Casper

COHEN

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY + INFERTILITY Continued

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POST CITY X DOCTORS

Sussman Allergy Clinic Treating children and adults for • Food, Environmental, and stinging insect allergies • Contact Dermatitis • Urticaria and Angioedema • Penicillin Allergy

Our clinic provides:

Toronto’s Top Doctor 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2026

• Asthma • Atopic Dermatitis • Anaphylaxis • Eosinophilic Esophagitis • Sinusitis • Immunodeficiency

• Urticaria and Angioedema Centre of Excellence • Patch tests for allergy contact dermatitis • Oral provocation challenges (ie foods) • New allergy treatments • Allergy Immunotherapy including - Subcutaneous immunotherapy allergy shots • On-site patient-specific allergy immunotherapy formulation • On-site biologic administration clinic • Allergy testing includes prick and intradermal testing

All new patients require referrals from an Ontario physician or nurse practitioner via FAX and will include in-office consultation.

Current Wait times: Elective <1 month Urgent 1-2 weeks Dr. Gordon Sussman MD. FRCPC, FACP, FAAAAI, FACAAI Dr. Wendy Gould MD, FACAAI • Dr. Baruch Jakubovic MD, FRCPC Dr. Peter Vardas, MD, PhD 240 Duncan Mills Rd – Ste 703, North York, M3B 3S6 Phone: (416) 944-8333 • FAX: (416) 944-1582 www.sussmanresearch.com

Dr. Fahad Alam

MD, FRCPC, MHSc, CAQ - Hyperbaric Medicine Associate Professor, University of Toronto Expertise in hyperbaric medicine, men’s health, and advanced ultrasound-guided treatment of dermal f iller complications.

www.integrahealth.ca/integra-skinlab

Hyperbaric Oxygen and Medical Centre

www.restorehyperbarics.ca

MODERN TREATMENTS MODERN APPROACH

By pioneering the no scar Gynecomastia technique, Dr. Tutino has built a unique practice in Toronto. By performing almost exclusively gynecomastia surgery in his cosmetic practice, he has become a preeminent expert in the eld.

Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology Since 2001 IPL • Peels • Microdermabrasion • Ultherapy • AviClear • PRP JetPeel • Clear + Brilliant® • Sylrm • Microneedling • Exosomes Delivery Glass Facial • Fotonder Automated Total Body Mapping (available at York Street ofce)

Premium Product Lines: Skin Medica – Hydrinity – Alastin – IS Clinical Elta MD – Pro Derm – Shinso – Skin Ceuticals – Noon Aesthetics Paul Cohen MD, FRCP(C), DABD

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Jonathan Levy MD, FRCP(C), DABD

1366 Yonge St., Suite 306, Toronto Just south of Yonge St. & St. Clair Ave. Currently scouting our new location!

Poonam Rajan MD, FRCP(C), DABD Niko MacLellan MD, FRCP(C), DABD

torontogynecomastia.com 416-577-1746

Adam Handler MD, CCFP, PGDIP Richard Backstein BSC, MD, FRCSC (PLASTICS)

416.487.3453 @rosedaledermatology

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Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2003 Sunnybrook l Dr. Ian McGilvray

Graduated: McGill, 1993 Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr. Dr. Adena Scheer

y Urology Dr. Dean Elterman

Graduated: U of T, 2006 University Health Network Dr. Luke Fazio

Graduated: McGill, 1999 Humber River Health Dr. Andrew Feifer

Graduated: U of T, 2006 St. Michael's Hospital

Graduated: McGill, 2004 Feifer Urology

l Dr. Peter Stotland

l Dr. Tony Finelli

Graduated: U of T, 2002 North York General Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 1996 Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Sara Temple

Dr. Mark Noss

Dr. Ahmed Kayssi

Graduated: U of T, 2002 Michael Garron Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 1992 Unify Health

Graduated: Queen's, 2009 Sunnybrook

l Dr. Robert Hamilton

Dr. Rajiv Singal

Dr. Thomas Lindsay

Graduated: U of T, 1978 Toronto General Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 1990 Michael Garron Hospital

Graduated: McGill, 1983 Peter Munk Cardiac Ctr.

Dr. Keith Jarvi

Dr. Chris Wallis

Dr. Giuseppe Papia

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 1982 Mount Sinai Hospital

Graduated: UBC, 2011 Mount Sinai Hospital

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 1999 Sunnybrook

Dr. Yonah Krakowsky

y Vascular Surgery

Dr. Graham Roche-Nagle

Graduated: U of T, 2011 Mount Sinai Hospital

l Dr. Andrew Dueck

Graduated: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine, 1998 Peter Munk Cardiac Centre

Graduated: Queen's, 1999 Sunnybrook

Dr. Justin Kwong

Graduated: McMaster, 2014 Oak Valley Health

Dr. Ryan Fitzpatrick

Graduated: U of T, 2008 North York General Hospital

Dr. Ryan Groll

Graduated: Queen's, 2014 Twig Fertility Midtown

l Dr. Jason Lee

l Dr. Frances Wright

Dr. Kerry Graybiel

Graduated: McMaster, 2008 Humber River Health

To create the list, we paired DataJoe Research’s online peer-voting process with an Internet research process to identify success characteristics. DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had, at time of review, a current, active licence status with the appropriate provincial regulatory board. If we were not able to find evidence of

a doctor's current, active registration, that doctor was excluded from the list. In addition, we checked available public sources to identify doctors disciplined for an infraction by the province. These entities were excluded from the list.

Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to the magazine for its final review and adjustments. We recognize that there are many good doctors who are not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the region. Inclusion in the list is based on the opinions of responding doctors in the region.

We take time and energy to ensure fair voting, although we understand that the results of this survey nomination and Internet research

Graduated: University of Edinburgh 1999 St. Michael's Hospital

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Graduated: U of T, 2004 Toronto General Hospital

Graduated: U of T, 1996 Sunnybrook

Dr. Mark Wheatcroft

HEMI

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SURGICAL ONCOLOGY Continued

campaign are not an objective metric. We certainly do not discount the fact that many good and effective doctors may not appear on the list.

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Although this issue is dedicated to the city’s top doctors, we realize that nurses are the backbone of the Canadian medical system.

In recognition of Toronto’s incredibly dedicated nurses we have made a donation to the following charities.

Canadian Nurses Foundation www.cnf-fiic.ca VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) www.von.ca/en

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LOOKING BACK Before you go... Give us 10 perfect reps — slow on the way down, strong on the way up

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As the March thaw hits and “get fit for spring” resolutions kick in, we’re taking a look back at the gyms that made Toronto sweat first. Long before boutique studios and neonlit chains, Oliphant’s Gym (1913) was the place to lift serious iron. It welcomed everyone — from kids looking to bulk up and find confidence to Maple Leaf legends like Tim Horton. Owner Buster Oliphant was a true original: he trained women back in the scandalous ’30s and didn’t hesitate to kick out anyone who didn’t respect the other lifters.

Sully’s Boxing Gym started in the 1950s and quickly became the heart of Toronto

boxing. In 1966, Muhammad Ali was here, training for his legendary fight against George Chuvalo at Maple Leaf Gardens — a moment still remembered by anyone who loves a good Toronto sports story. By the 1970s, gyms got a little flashier. Mayfair Clubs on Chesswood Drive brought the city the full-on “Let’s Get Physical” energy — think Jane Fonda aerobics and Toronto’s own 20 Minute Workout TV show — plus tennis, a pool and all the classic club perks. From century-old iron to knockout punches, we salute the spots that started it all. Here’s to sweating like it’s 1913.

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